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Garden City Home Away from Home

Holiday home in Garden City with kitchen and balcony

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Exterior
Living area
Living area
Dining
Private kitchen

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6106.8 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Garden City, ID
  • Place, Expo Idaho
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Boise Towne Square Mall
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Boise State University
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Airport, Boise, ID (BOI)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

2

1 Queen Bed

3

2 Single Beds

Master

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Garden City Home Away from Home

This quiet home with a fully fenced back yard has easy access to the Boise Greenbelt and is just minutes from Downtown Boise. And your dogs are welcome.

This roomy 3 bedroom home is located along the Boise River, and along the greenbelt as well- right out the back gate. Even though its close to just about everything, you'll enjoy quiet morning and evenings on the back patio, free from noisy traffic. 5 can sleep comfortably between the queen bed, the double bed, and the twin bed, but there is an air mattress available if you need room for a 6th person. The brand new HVAC system will keep you comfortable anytime of the year. WiFi is fast and free, and there's a FireTV stick so you can stream your favorite movie or TV show anytime. There is also a bluetooth speaker to connect to if you wish. Feel free to pack light, and use our washer and dryer. There is room for 4 vehicles with the 2-car garage. There is no opener, the garage must be opened from inside the house.

Please contact us if you have any questions. We hope you enjoy your stay at our home.

We are transitioning from using a property manager to managing this on our own. Below are a few of our first reviews...

*****(5) Located next to the Greenbelt and tucked away in a quiet neighborhood this was a nice spot for us as our house gets repaired. It’s close to grocery stores and a quick trip to anywhere in Boise you may need to go!

****(4) It was nice to have 2 bathrooms and a washer and dryer. We also liked using the garage. The back gate opens right onto a bike path. Nothing impressive about the neighborhood. Not within walking distance of any shopping.

*****(5) We found a clean and tidy home on our arrival. Everything we needed was on location. We will stay here again.

*****(5) Fantastic home, spacious kitchen and living area with good sized bedrooms.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Quiet hours are from 10pm-8am

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Garden City

Garden City is home to this holiday home. Cinder Winery and Payette Brewing Company are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Kathryn Albertson Park and Morrison-Knudsen Nature Center. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Les Bois Park or Memorial Stadium. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including winery tours.
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Garden City, ID

What's nearby

  • Expo Idaho - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Boise Towne Square Mall - 6 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Boise Centre - 8 min drive - 6.6 km
  • Boise State University - 9 min drive - 7.6 km
  • Albertsons Stadium - 11 min drive - 9.0 km

Getting around

  • Boise Station - 20 min drive
  • Boise Airport (BOI) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dutch Bros Coffee - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Common Ground Coffee and Market - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Moxie Java - Chinden - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Terry's State Street Saloon - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Garden City Home Away from Home pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at Garden City Home Away from Home?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Garden City Home Away from Home?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Garden City Home Away from Home located?

Situated in Garden City, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Cinder Winery and Les Bois Park. Veterans Memorial Park and Memorial Stadium are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 40 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 40 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 40 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Fernando F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The perfect house location

The house is located in beautiful area very close to the boisy river where you can enjoy nature.
Stayed 15 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daryl S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The place was clean. It was a fantastic location for little Fur. Babies, we have 3 Chihuahua's. They really enjoyed the backyard with very close access to the green belt, found a really good fishing hole once I managed to find the correct path through the trees really enjoyed the stay. Surprisingly, quiet at night for being in town, dark in the backyard.I believe it's because the close cross everything to the river excellent location
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Place to Stay!

A huge thanks to our hosts. They were very responsive, and the place was great. Very close to some great coffee shops and restaurants. Would definitely return!
Stayed 42 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amit H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice place

It's like a home away from home
Stayed 40 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

David W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely location

Close to the River bike path. We went on daily bike rides down the river. Easy access to most anything you would want to do. Quiet neighborhood. Wonderful hosts.
Stayed 12 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Michael B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Home fit our needs. Nice backyard as we had two dogs. Close by everything we wanted to do.

Bad were very comfortable. Kitchen was nice. Could have used a few more baking utensils.But adequate.Chicken was easy and it was nice to have a garage to use.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

David L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great property & Wonderful Hosts!

We've stayed at this property in the past. I is a great property in a nice location of Garden City, Central to everything in Boise. The listing is accurate and the home is great. The hosts are wonderful!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

The house was very clean in a very quiet neighborhood.
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roger and Wendy R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice and comfortable!

Great experience and very convenient location!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carrie N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Such a comfortable stay

This home worked out so well for our stay near family. The beds were very comfy and overall this was a very peaceful place to be. The location to the river path is wonderful. Our two dogs loved the backyard. We will definitely stay here again on our next visit!
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Easy and convenient

Communication was great and property was as advertised, would stay again
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Rick L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfy!!!!

Quite location traditional living. Definitely a home away from home.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

David W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location near the river

We had a wonderful time being able to spend time with our kids and grandkids. The backyard has a lovely patio with a grill so we took advantage of the cool evenings. We enjoyed biking every day along the river and enjoyed the lush greenery that surrounds the area. The hosts are attentive and friendly and helpful if you need anything. We have stayed here twice and hopefully we will return next year as well.
Stayed 12 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Orval F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Here for a wedding

We came to the Boise area for a wedding and to get in some riding on the greenbelt. The property was located perfectly to access the greenbelt and we rode almost every day. The house also provided a place to entertain family and get to know great nieces and great nephews better. We we definitely come back.
Stayed 27 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Boise

All good
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Eileen O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Overall, peaceful and in a good location, but......

there were not enough towels, no hair dryer, no tissues, no full length mirror, no info on Boise things to do, no listing of restaurants, we were tasked with having to take out the trash, no shower soap, two of the beds were too high for my short sisters to get into them, no suitcase stands in the bedrooms, nightlights would have been helpful, the back yard was unappealing with rusty furniture and no access to the bike trail through the fence. It was nice to have a garage opener to enter the house. And we appreciated the quiet neighborhood. Most of the items above would have made the experience much more enjoyable.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barbara B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

NorCal Travelers

The house was just as described. It was very neat and clean. The kitchen had everything we needed to cook all our meals. The back yard was large and perfect for our dog. We enjoyed hiking right out back gate
Stayed 21 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

David W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful place to relax

We truly enjoy our time here. The green belt is right behind the property so we went on daily bike rides and walks. The home has plenty of room to spread out and we really appreciate the two car garage as we bring up all of our outdoor equipment with us. Troy and Kristen are easy to get ahold of and very friendly and responsive to any questions or concerns that we had. We look forward to our annual trip to visit our family and friends and there is no better place we would rather stay.
Stayed 12 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rodney W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Garden city Idaho

Nice location close to all the amenities. Everything we needed at the house. Definitely be back for a second time.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Meagan B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay!

Loved our stay here, the hosts were amazing!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

David L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place to stay in Boise

Great place to stay in Boise. Great central location for all the thing we wanted to do in Boise and all the people we wanted to see. Right on the greenbelt. Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joel S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great lodging

Had a great experience
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amber M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great experience!

Troy and Kristin are great hosts! Home is in a great location and has all amenities you need. Highly recommend this property!
Stayed 82 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

David W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great for biking the green belt

Located close to the Boise River green belt so it’s great for biking. Kristen and Troy are attentive hosts and very easy to get ahold of. Very quiet neighborhood and easy to get around. Best vacation home we have ever stayed in.
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Liz B., Vancouver, WA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great little house near the greenbelt

The location wasn't where I originally thought it was but it was still close to where I needed it to be. Garden City sure is changing a lot! This was a nice place to hang out and work while I visited my Boise area friends. I love that it was dog friendly and had a great path right outside the back gate.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2022

About the host

Hosted by Troy Shreve

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After my wife and I were married in 2015, we combined our homes and blended family, but waited to sell this home. After a couple years with a long term renter, we decided to keep this home and make it a vacation rental, that way we could have a place for our out-of-town friends and family to stay when they visited.

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