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Main St. Cottage🏠heart of downtown✈️30min to BOI

Vacation home perfectly located for exploring Star

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Smart TV, fireplace, books
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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV, fireplace, books
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4796 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Star, ID
  • Place, Helina Marie's Wine Shop
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Waggin' Tails Dog Park
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Boise River
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Airport, Boise, ID (BOI)
    ‪23 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Star

Heart of Star.Stay at this Star vacation home and you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Helina Marie's Wine Shop and 2 miles (3 km) of Boise River. Also, Waggin' Tails Dog Park is within 2 miles (3 km) and Skydive Idaho is within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Helina Marie's Wine Shop - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Waggin' Tails Dog Park - 15 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Boise River - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Ford Idaho Center - 10 min drive - 7.5 miles
  • Boise State University - 25 min drive - 23.9 miles

Getting around

  • Boise Station - 32 min drive
  • Boise Airport (BOI) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬10 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.

Main St. Cottage🏠heart of downtown✈️30min to BOI

Located in the heart of downtown Star, enjoy your stay at this beautifully restored cottage whether it's to survey the Boise area, visit relatives and friends, or try a new way of living small-town life.

Centrally located to many eateries, shops, and the Star Riverwalk. Walking distance to Beer Guys saloon, Star Country Cafe, and the original Star Mercantile.

Bring your well-behaved pets and explore all that growing Star has to offer.

We welcome longer stays and have set up our prices to reflect those discounts:
-20% off for stays 7+ nights
-30% off for stays 29+ nights

VETERANS: We’re proud to extend an additional veteran’s discount pending a confirmed military ID.

Our beautiful home is a newly restored 2 bedroom, 1 bath with a large, enclosed yard (pet friendly), garden, and indoor fireplace to cozy up to during the cold season.

Entirely renovated home (kitchen, bathroom, bedrooms, HVAC, windows, refinished floors) while preserving its original charm.

BEDS: The main bedroom is a brand new queen bed frame and mattress with it’s own large closet.

The second bedroom also has its own large closet and drawers and contains a trundle bed with a pullout mattress that raises up to the level of the day bed. This expands the sleeping space to a double, allowing for more space for guests to sleep.

OTHER THINGS TO NOTE:
- This older and quaint home maintained a lot of its original charm, so please note there is no dishwasher on site, the original wooden drawers take a little more effort to open and close, and there isn’t a paved driveway or garage at this old farmhouse.
- There are two clean, secure, and spacious sheds in the backyard that guests can use for extra storage with the hosts permission along with a fee depending on how much storage is needed.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city center

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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 796 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

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

Rules

Only registered guests allowed overnight
Quiet time between 10pm-7am
Damages exceeding the deposit amount will be billed to guest and reported to VRBO

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Frequently asked questions

How close is Main St. Cottage🏠heart of downtown✈️30min to BOI to the airport?

This vacation home is 24.1 mi (38-min drive) away from the Boise Airport (BOI) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Main St. Cottage🏠heart of downtown✈️30min to BOI?

As of Jan 8, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Main St. Cottage🏠heart of downtown✈️30min to BOI on Jan 20, 2026 start from $85.5, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Main St. Cottage🏠heart of downtown✈️30min to BOI have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

Does Main St. Cottage🏠heart of downtown✈️30min to BOI offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Main St. Cottage🏠heart of downtown✈️30min to BOI?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Main St. Cottage🏠heart of downtown✈️30min to BOI?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Main St. Cottage🏠heart of downtown✈️30min to BOI?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Main St. Cottage🏠heart of downtown✈️30min to BOI have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Main St. Cottage🏠heart of downtown✈️30min to BOI have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Main St. Cottage🏠heart of downtown✈️30min to BOI to downtown Star?

This vacation home is 0.2 mi away from Star.

Main St. Cottage🏠heart of downtown✈️30min to BOI Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 33 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 33 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 33 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 33 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 33 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Tonya G., Upland,CA

The host is always gracious and welcoming. This is our fifth year staying at the house. We are getting too old for the amenities though. I am fearful of falling when I get in and out of the high bathtub without a handle to hold onto. My back is too bad to get in and out of the really tall bed. But the host has no way of knowing that I’m 76 and have arthritis.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Taylor R.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Jared T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Good place to stay. Insect repellent was broken, had a couple nasty visitors. The provided electric flyswatter did the trick.
Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Debra W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Would have been nice to have a tea pot. Otherwise very enjoyable. Nice fenced yard for a dog.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bill S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic little cottage in downtown Star Idaho. Quiet neighborhood, close to just about everything and owner (Breanna) was super to work/communicate with. I’d recommend this place to anyone.
Stayed 16 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Berlyn H.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Gary H.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ginny M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Becky G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect little cottage!

We stayed for 12 nights, everything was perfect. Close to restaurants and river walk. Friendly neighbors.
Stayed 12 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

william o.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful and relaxing!

Great location to experience all Boise and the Treasure Valley has to offer.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Taylor R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Tonya G., Upland,CA

Liked: Cleanliness

Star VRBO

This is our third year staying in the cottage. It’s very cozy for just the two of us and it’s only five minutes from my house in Star. We loved the comfort of the new bed. The couch remains a little difficult to sit on for very long because it’s uncomfortable. But everything else was perfect
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erica N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice and clean property

Great place to stay while visiting
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael, Lewiston

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice updated older home in quiet neighborhood very convenient to Eagle and Meridian. Small comfortable perfect for two. Very easy check in and out. Very good dining options very close by. Nice neighbors. Excellent air conditioning. No negatives worth mentioning. Would stay here again
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robin H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place to stay!

Great location, cute house with nice linens and a great back yard! Close to everything, quiet at night.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

john j.

Liked: Cleanliness

cute house

great for 4 weeks
Stayed 28 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Taylor R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect location, love this house!

The house is on a sweet little street in a neighborhood just off the main road. It's within walking distance to all the fun night spots and breakfast places in the heart of Star. The air conditioning was awesome. We loved the floorplan, felt really comfortable and safe. The kitchen was stocked with essentials and the shower water pressure was excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

laura A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect little home

We stayed here while we were waiting to close on our new home. It was exactly as described. Great location. Everything was thought of by owner. She communicated well throughout the stay. The welcome book was awesome. I highly recommended this home to stay while you’re here!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Judy and Hays B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Our cottage in Star, ID

We were very happy with the cottage - it was very clean and just the right size for my husband and me, our son and his 2 young sons. We especially loved the roses and the back porch. All of the appliances worked fine, and we appreciated Breanna's notebook full of useful information. We were a little surprised that the coffee maker was a Keurig, rather than the drip/pot shown in the photo, and that there were no coffee pods (or tea bags). Also, there was no shampoo or conditioner, measuring cups or spoons - our 4-year old grandson likes to bake with me (we bought a measuring cup). Overall, though, we were very satisfied with our cottage in Star.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Toni B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great!

Adorable little house perfect for me, my husband and our weimaraner.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shannon P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Best place to stay in Idaho

This was the most amazing place to stay! The house was beautiful and extremely clean, the town of Star had everything needed for a comfortable and relaxing stay. The communication with our hostess was spot on and easy. Would definitely recommend staying here.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judy J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Star Cottage

We were going to Meridian to visit family and needed a place to stay that took dogs. The cottage had a big grassy fenced in yard that was perfect. We enjoyed sitting outside in the backyard in the early mornings at the little cafe table. We did lots of cooking and had everything we needed. We will definitely come back next year.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

MICHELE M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cute, cute, cute with a great location!

What a great little cottage!! Excellent location with a nice backyard for the puppies! Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Porcia S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great!

We rented the VRBO for one of our vendors. Jack had a great stay! He said the owner was helpful and quick to respond. He said the home was great, very comfortable. He loved the location as he could walk downtown for dinner and local attractions. Our interactions with the host during the booking process was easy. Highly recommend!
Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fully Fenced Yard

Great home with nice fully fenced yard. Easy access to freeway, grocery stores, restaurants, and gas stations. There is plenty of parking and kitchen essentials. Highly recommend if you are visiting the Boise area.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024