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Kestrel Perch - Boise Hilltop Retreat

Kestrel Perch - Boise Hilltop Retreat

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Exterior
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Overview of Kestrel Perch - Boise Hilltop Retreat

Reviews
9.8 out of 10 Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 493 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill

Enjoy the area

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Boise, ID
  • Popular LocationBoise Centre8 min drive
  • Popular LocationIdaho Central Arena9 min drive
  • Popular LocationBoise State University10 min drive
  • AirportBoise, ID (BOI)17 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Captain's Room

1 Queen Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Office
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Kestrel Perch - Boise Hilltop Retreat

Named after the smallest of North American falcons, which nest in nearby trees, "Kestrel's Perch" was recently reimagined - from the bottom up - in the spirit of a comfortable mid-century hilltop retreat, emphasizing the property's spectacular views of the Valley, private setting and access to the surrounding amenities of northwest Boise.

The 1000 sq ft home features a large master bedroom, 2nd bedroom (also nicely suitable as office), well-lit kitchen/living room and italian-tiled bathroom.

The Space

Deirdre and I spent almost six months renovating "Kestrel's Perch", making design and layout choices that, we hope, will make for a truly special travel experience for our guests. The result is a crisp, clean, uncluttered space that's been accentuated by furniture choices and features that enhance the comfort and natural appeal of "The Perch's" hilltop setting. It's definitely not a stretch to use the cliched phrase "one-of-a-kind" property to describe the Kestrel's Perch.

The 1000 sq. ft. home features a large master bedroom, second bedroom with captain's bunk-style queen bed (also nicely suitable as an office), well-lit kitchen/living room and italian-tiled bathroom. The kitchen is fully outfitted with new stainless-steel appliances, quartz countertops and spacious white cabinets.

Our guests who find themselves in Boise on a business venture will be pleased to note the wall-to-wall, built-in desk (with drawers) in the second bedroom, should the lovely terrace prove to be too much of an indulgent distraction.

In addition to plenty of closet space, the large utility room (with new washer/dryer) may also be used to store bikes, skis or other gear securely.

An ample carport will keep you and your vehicle dry and cool, in the case of inclement or unseasonably hot weather.

In addition to all the basic amenities, Kestrel's Perch also comes equipped with:
- small kitchen appliances such as juicer, bullet blender, food processor, crock pot and coffee grinder
- two 50" HD televisions, one in the living room and one in the master bedroom
- covered backyard patio
- outdoor table/seating for four
- garden benches
- large Weber BBQ

Guest Access

A large carport provides a nice dry environment to the front entry of "The Perch". Guests will be provided with a unique code to keypad-enabled deadbolt on the front door. Backdoor and Utility Room also have separate access ways.

The Neighborhood

Just off the northend foothills travel corridor of Hill Road, the home's location is a convenient headquarters to access to shopping (5 min), downtown (10 min), Boise's "Ridge To Rivers" system (Stewart Gulch trailhead is 1/2 mile away @ Hillside Jr. High) or Hwy 55 for longer excursions north to recreational towns like Garden Valley or McCall.

Property manager

Jeff Abrams
Premier Host
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Mountain view

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before noon

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

Boise

This holiday home is located in Quail Ridge, a neighbourhood in Boise, and is near theme parks. Freak Alley Gallery and Egyptian Theatre are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Belgravia Building and Eighth Street Marketplace. Roaring Springs Waterpark and Veterans Memorial Park are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Boise, ID

What's nearby

  • Expo Idaho - 7 min drive
  • Boise Centre - 8 min drive
  • Idaho Central Arena - 9 min drive
  • Boise Towne Square Mall - 9 min drive
  • Boise State University - 10 min drive

Getting around

  • Boise Station - 22 min drive
  • Boise Airport (BOI) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • Sockeye Alehouse - 10 min walk
  • Starbucks - 4 min drive
  • Taco Bell - 4 min drive
  • Fireside Inn - 5 min drive
  • Boise Juice Company - 4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Kestrel Perch - Boise Hilltop Retreat pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Kestrel Perch - Boise Hilltop Retreat?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Kestrel Perch - Boise Hilltop Retreat?

Checkout is at noon.

Where is Kestrel Perch - Boise Hilltop Retreat located?

Located in Quail Ridge, this holiday home is within 2 miles (3 km) of Quail Hollow Golf Course, Veterans Memorial Park and Boise River. Pierce Park Greens and Camel's Back Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Bri L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Weekend Stay
Overall great place, needs a better way to get in and out the front door if you want to lock it at night.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jen G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing home....and perfect getaway!
This home is the cutest, most beautiful getaway! The home overlooks the valley with gorgeous views and a fun covered patio and terrace backyard! The home is awesome, so modern and clean, and really felt so comfy and homey! The house had all the amenities we needed and was so warm and inviting! We didn't get to see any kestrels, as it was raining and snowing, but we did go to the Birds of Prey Center and saw some amazing birds there! What a perfect getaway, and fun place to stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Editha F., San Antonio

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Hilltop Boise view
We found it! The "home" away from home you want to return to time and time again. Definitely will stay here again. This home is beautifully bright and airy. Master bedroom is very comfortable as was the 2nd bedroom for our daughter. We spent thanksgiving perched here, enjoyed preparing our thanksgiving together in the well appointed kitchen. The fall view overlooking Boise was gorgeously stunning and the evening colors were phenomenal. We did not have icy or snow conditions, that would of been our "only" concern as the home is atop a slight hill. It's close enough to parks, the greenbelt, shopping and restaurants, for us it was a win, win stay. Price point is very good, we say this based on our recent 10wk stint in Maine which we found to be atrociously expensive,
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kris W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Private Retreat Overlooking the City of Trees
Fabulous stay...roomy updated mid century home secluded on the hillside and surrounded by foliage. All amenities, small galley kitchen and comfortable king mattress. Great for pups too. Coming back!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Denise A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
25th Birthday Trip
Overall the property was very nice, quiet and comfortable. We had a funny start with an alarm going off, but finally figured it all out and then had no other issues. Host was very nice and we met a neighbor in the process. Close to everything, but seems like you are away from society. We enjoyed our time there and would recommend it.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

About the host

Hosted by Jeff Abrams

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Born in southern California and having grown up in Malibu, I've traipsed across much of the west, including Humboldt County (CA), Big Cottonwood Cyn (UT), Iliamna (AK) and coastal Oregon before setting roots for the last 20+ years in Boise.

I worked as a fisheries biologist, here in Idaho, before founding and managing the Treasure Valley's only community radio station, Radio Boise (tune in to 89.9 or 93.5 fm when you're in town!). I'm now working for a media start-up, as customer relations manager, and am transitioning into life as a HUSBAND, as Deirdre and I got married last summer!

Deirdre makes profound impressions on young people, as a 5th grade teacher, in the mountain town of McCall - 2 hours north of Boise - and is the amazing mother of two girls, Olivia (13) and Catherine (11).

We love to spend time sharing our love and respect of the outdoors with our girls and feel SO blessed to be living amongst the incredible beauty of Idaho.

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