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Writer's Cottage by Historic Depot, BSU, Downtown & Morrison Center

Vacation home near Boise State University in Boise

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A cozy living room with a leather sofa, a fireplace, a television, and a dog statue.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a countertop with a coffee maker, toaster, and sink. There is a dining table with chairs and a window with blinds.
A living room with a grey sofa, a wooden coffee table, a lamp, and a window with curtains.
A historic stone building with a sign reading "Idaho State Penitentiary."
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a granite countertop, a dishwasher, a stove, and a window with blinds.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 71100 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available

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Boise, ID
  • Place, Boise State University
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Albertsons Stadium
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, ExtraMile Arena
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Boise, ID (BOI)
    ‪7 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Boise

Heart of Boise.Your stay at this Boise Bench vacation home places you within 2 miles (3 km) of Boise Depot and Boise State University. Ann Morrison Park and Oregon Trail Memorial Bridge are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Boise State University - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Ann Morrison Park - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Boise River - 3 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Albertsons Stadium - 3 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • ExtraMile Arena - 4 min drive - 1.1 miles

Getting around

  • Boise Station - 4 min drive
  • Boise Airport (BOI) - 6 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Dutch Bros Coffee - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Shed - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Writer's Cottage by Historic Depot, BSU, Downtown & Morrison Center

Welcome to our cozy cottage incredibly close to all you might want in downtown Boise while situated in a quiet neighborhood and comfortable enough to make you feel like you never want to leave. In fact, you can walk to BSU, downtown, the capital, Morrison Center, Boise River, Anne Frank Memorial, museums, restaurants,the Greenbelt and more. Leave your vehicle behind and walk, scooter or Uber easily around town. If are arriving by air, the airport is a short 5 – 7 minute drive from the cottage. Winter skiing at Bogus Basin is only 45 minutes away and a visit to and from the mountain resort town of McCall is well within a day’s drive. If you are performing at the Morrison Center, this home is perfectly situated for you!

Originally build in 1947, our place has been completely remodeled including the beautifully horticulturalist designed and maintained landscaping and large yard. Our three bedroom, two bathroom home can comfortably sleep 6 (or 7 if someone is up for the couch). All bedding and towels are brand new with luxurious comfort in mind. In fact, we completely remodeled the home specifically to place it on the short term rental market so the majority of the furnishings are brand new, as well.

We are passionate about cooking so our recently remodeled kitchen is well appointed and even has spices and seasonings to get you started. The kitchen has a Keurig coffee maker and we provide some coffee to get you going. If you prefer to cook outside, the cottage also has a BBQ on its charming backyard patio. The house has two refrigerators and a small wine refrigerator so you will not run out of room and has both heading and air-conditioning. The house also has a washer and dryer and we include the detergent for your convenience.

Once at the house, we have restaurant menus and literature to help you plan your stay. A supermarket, Starbucks and several restaurants are very close by adding to the convenience of our location. Further, we are located nearby and are always at your service for recommendations or assistance.

When you travel, it can be difficult to find a home away from home that feels cozy and clean while affordable and convenient. Our cottage is all of that and more. Please call us and/or schedule your visit with us today. You will not be disappointed.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo

Things to do

  • Optional golf privileges
  • Snow sports gear
  • Tennis
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,100 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 20
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 20. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

NEW Charming Cottage Historic Depot Bsu Downtown Morrison Center
NEW Charming Cottage Historic Boise Depot Bsu/downtown House
NEW Charming Cottage Historic Depot Bsu/downtown House
NEW Charming Cottage Historic Boise Depot Bsu/downtown
NEW Charming Cottage Historic Depot Bsu/downtown
NEW Charming Cottage Historic Depot Bsu Downtown Morrison Center
Writer's Cottage Historic Depot Bsu Downtown Morrison Center

Frequently asked questions

How close is Writer's Cottage by Historic Depot, BSU, Downtown & Morrison Center to the airport?

This vacation home is 2.6 mi (6-min drive) away from the Boise Airport (BOI) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Writer's Cottage by Historic Depot, BSU, Downtown & Morrison Center have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Writer's Cottage by Historic Depot, BSU, Downtown & Morrison Center to the beach?

This vacation home is 11.7 mi (21-min drive) from Sandy Point Beach.

Does Writer's Cottage by Historic Depot, BSU, Downtown & Morrison Center offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Writer's Cottage by Historic Depot, BSU, Downtown & Morrison Center?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Writer's Cottage by Historic Depot, BSU, Downtown & Morrison Center?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Writer's Cottage by Historic Depot, BSU, Downtown & Morrison Center?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Writer's Cottage by Historic Depot, BSU, Downtown & Morrison Center have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Writer's Cottage by Historic Depot, BSU, Downtown & Morrison Center have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Writer's Cottage by Historic Depot, BSU, Downtown & Morrison Center to downtown Boise?

This vacation home is 1.4 mi away from Boise.

Writer's Cottage by Historic Depot, BSU, Downtown & Morrison Center Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 68 out of 79 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 79 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 79 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 79 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 79 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Noah D.

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

Awesome stay!

We greatly enjoyed our stay here.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Vhonda M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great neighborhood and area. Comfortable and was perfect for what we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jay B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location, Location, Location - this spot was as advertised, and walking distance to downtown, city parks, and places to eat/drink. Could probably use a Spring Cleaning, and there's some funky DIYs on the inside, but nothing to hinder the stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Karen H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was clean, owners were friendly and accessible, everything was good. Thank you so much!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

April O.

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
The host was kind and communicative.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Steve M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The writer's cottage is well stocked and had everything you need for a stay. Super convenient location - only 8 min to the airport.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tashia Q.

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

Amazing location

Home was very comfortable with a quiet neighborhood! The location couldn’t be better for downtown activities and a close proximity to airport makes arrival and departure less stressful!!! Would definitely book again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Emily D.

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

Great home away from home!

My family and I really enjoyed staying at this beautiful home. The location was great and an enjoyable walk to downtown Boise. The beds were super comfortable too. We’d stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jacque A.

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

Great , homey place

We all very much enjoyed our stay. So close to everything we needed! Clean and cozy!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Beau B.

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

Boise trip

Rooms were very nice and all of the amenities were very useful. Overall a very good experience
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Travis W.

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

Lovely time a the writers cottage.

We had a great time at the writers cottage!!
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rodney K.

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

Mountain West Championship Game

Stayed here with my wife for the Boise State Game. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Cozy cottage in a quiet neighborhood that is close to all you need. Would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tanya S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
HIGHLY RECOMMEND. The house was more than I expected. There was plenty of room for the 4 of us to spread out and have our own space. The kitchen was fully stocked with everything we needed to cook. The whole house was VERY clean. The neighborhood was very safe and it was located near everything we needed.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

suzanne S.

Nice and quiet home

We appreciated the quiet place to stay and room to move around. The beds were very comfortable. Our host was very accommodating to our needs. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

John H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
No issues with the rental.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brenda D.

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

Nice place

What we were expecting. Clean and quiet.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Zac W.

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

Thanks

Quick overnight stay, needed a bed to sleep in and this was a great fit.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Debbie f.

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

Cute house, convenient location.

House and location worked great for us. Water pressure in the shower was the only negative.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Mary Lynn S.

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

Wedding Stay

The inside was very clean tho the yard and patio appeared to need some work yet. The back screen door needs a new latch. It was a very enjoyable stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Helen M.

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

Love the Writer's Cottage!

We had a wonderful stay at the Writer's Cottage! Its a charming home located on a quiet street only a few minutes from the airport and downtown Boise. The beds and linens were fabulous -- it felt like we were sleeping on beautiful, puffy cumulus clouds. The back yard is large with plenty of BBQ's and patio furniture. We highly recommend the Writer's Cottage and hope to stay there again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Morgan M.

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

Positively Perfect

Amazing. It was a lovely little cottage, homely and cozy. True to its name. Conveniently located, very accommodating, and clean. Worth the price over any nearby hotel. Perfect for hosting a small BBQ get-together or even a night watching TV. Highlynrecommend
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Betty W.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Not as clean as it should be

Quaint house-good location however it needs some cleaning . Dirty windows, dirty & worn rugs, dirty patios furniture. Linens & pillows could use a refresh.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jami B.

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

Quaint and Comfortable

This property was stocked with everything we needed in order to have a very comfortable stay. The neighborhood was quiet, central location just a few minutes from downtown but felt like it’s off the beaten path. We couldn’t enjoy the backyard because it was too hot while we were in town but if you enjoy sitting outside you will also love the yard. Also there was amazing loaf of the best French bread waiting for us! I did eat that whole thing. It was an unexpected surprise :) This is a great cozy getaway.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kelly L.

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

This spot was perfect!

Great location and the large backyard, patio and grill setup was perfect for our group of friends to enjoy our weekend. We were in Boise for a motorcycle show/event at the old state penitentiary so we did have a few extra friends come by and the neighbors were accepting and as far as I know did not complain about the bikes. This place had everything we needed and then some! Location is ideal also, grocery store right up the road and anything else you could need within minutes! The house is a great setup and even nicer than the photos show but the backyard (especially this time of year) is what really made the trip for us! Stretch out after the drive and yoga in the grass in mornings! Highly recommended!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Wayne A.

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

Very gracious host

We were very thankful to work with Leland. It was unfortunate that the air conditioning in the house went out right before we arrived. Leland told us immediately and provided fans in each bedroom (as his AC repairman was not available for a few days). We stayed one night, but it was too warm. Leland was very gracious to refund us so that we could find a place elsewhere with A/C. He was great in his communication with us.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

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