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Kestrel Perch - Boise Hilltop Retreat

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior
Property grounds
TV, offices

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 493 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet friendly
  • Outdoor Space
  • Air conditioning

About this property

Entire place

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

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

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a carport and a garage
  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Paper towels
  • Coffee grinder
  • Ice maker
  • Blender

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

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

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Work spaces

  • Office
  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near outlet shopping

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Bicycle on site
  • Power boating nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Winery tours nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Rafting nearby

Safety features

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

General

  • Unit size: 1000 sq ft (93 sq m)

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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

Property is also known as

Kestrel's Perch Boise's Hilltop Retreat House
Kestrel's Perch Hilltop Retreat House
Kestrel's Perch Boise's Hilltop Retreat
Kestrel's Perch Hilltop Retreat
Kestrel's Perch Hilltop Retre
Kestrel's Perch - Boise's Hilltop Retreat Boise
Kestrel's Perch - Boise's Hilltop Retreat Private vacation home

About the neighborhood

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Boise, ID

What's nearby

  • Expo Idaho - 7 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Boise Centre - 8 min drive - 6.6 km
  • Idaho Central Arena - 9 min drive - 7.3 km
  • Boise Towne Square Mall - 9 min drive - 8.1 km
  • Boise State University - 10 min drive - 7.9 km

Getting around

  • Boise Station - 22 min drive
  • Boise Airport (BOI) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Sockeye Alehouse - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Fireside Inn - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Merritt's Family Restaurant - ‬5 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?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Kestrel Perch - Boise Hilltop Retreat located?

Located in Quail Ridge, this vacation home is within 2 mi (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 mi (5 km).

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Kestrel Perch - Boise Hilltop Retreat Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 54 out of 60 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 60 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 60 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 60 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 60 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jeanna W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great getaway !
Loved the location, quiet and peaceful with great views of the city. Easy access to downtown. Very clean & comfortable!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice place
We enjoyed our stay here. It’s very peaceful and quiet with a good view. We saw a deer in the yard yesterday morning and lots of singing birds. Very comfortable and relaxing place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gary M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great view and location!
After a simple snafu with the computer pdf, all was great! Host was super friendly and gave us a nice summary of the place! Highly recommended when going to Boise. We would definitely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

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

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

Enrique G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet and comfortable
The house was great! Met all of our needs. It was quiet, clean, and easy to get to.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

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

Manny R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Experience
The location of Kestrel's Perch was perfect with privacy and great view and within 10 minutes of shopping and restaurants. An excellent coffee shop down the road, a city park and great golf course 5 minutes away. Boise is a great city and we loved it.
Stayed 25 nights in Aug 2021

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

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

6/10 Okay

James O.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Great Potential
The place has some incredible potential. Great views. Newer interior. But overall we were very disappointed in the presentation and usability of the place. The entire exterior looked like a hurricane blew through and no cleanup had been done yet. The patio and furniture were coated in droppings from the oak trees. And landscaping was entirely in disarray. Unkept. Untrimmed. Stains on the concrete from something leaking inside the shed. We could not use the outside without cleaning off the furniture and all the surfaces. So we did not, other than the covered bench on the porch. Very disappointing. The shower door rubber seals are torn. Love the tile work though. The sink soap dispenser was used up bath gel with water added to use up that last bit of leftover soap. And the master BR does not have complete shades installed for privacy. The guide book should be placed in a binder with all the info you would like to share. Including WiFi code as it needed to be input into the tv twice as it kept telling us it had no WiFi. And pulling it off the router became a chore in getting the code exact. And finally the door code should have been sent via email saving both of us the phone call and interrupting your workout. It might be worth your visiting your property and making sure the people you pay to take care of it are doing just that. I am not trying to not pick. My wife and I stay in a lot of vrbos and we know what is good and what is not. Place could be great if the issues are fixed
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Donald B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fall Getaway
Really peaceful and relaxing home. We were close enough to the city to enjoy all it had to offer, then the serenity and quiet was a nice end to the day. The weather was beautiful which allowed us to "zen out" watching the amazing sunsets blended with the fall foliage from our hilltop setting!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bill C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing
This venue is very secluded... yet close to everything you need... pet friendly.. absolutely recommend this venue and host... .
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Boise visit
The sunsets were fabulous! Great rest, great mattress and quiet. The house was very clean. Kitchen well stocked. We would love to come back. (Recommendations: coat/bag hooks by the door would be helpful; Check the propane before guests arrive.. it was empty) thank you again for sharing your home. Nancy
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marlene C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice view
The home was very clean and decor was retro. I loved the nice amenities in the bathroom. Great views from the hillside.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caitlin M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and stay
This was a clean and comfortable stay in the Boise foothills. Easy access to everywhere you need and the views can’t be beat. The kitchen is well appointed and the bed was very comfortable.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perch Perfect
My husband and I greatly enjoyed Kestrel Perch. We ended up spending a good amount of time at the property itself, due to the smoky air quality during our visit. Great views, comfy bed in the primary, and we had some wildlife visit the yard. The kitchen is quite small, but suited our purposes just fine. Nice little place!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Debbie P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A Place Where Returning Is - ABSOLUTELY
Stayed here another time, with anything there’s always a solvable solution. The Quail were busy & touting babies - Mama & Pop- Got some great shots This is the only place I will stay while visiting Boise. RELAXING & GORGEOUS
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wendy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a treasure!
We absolutely loved our stay here. It was the best treasure to experience in Treasure Valley. Truly loved this house.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fred V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic
Great little house for a small family. Very relaxing with an excellent view and comfortable seating. The outside patio is very nice but was too cold to enjoy. Summertime would be very enjoyable!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mathew L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house had everything we needed.
Great place to stay for a long weekend. The view is unmatched. The bed was comfortable and there was plenty of towels. We loved the peace and quiet. We will definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Claudia M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Visiting Boise for a wedding
After much discussion, we decided to take our dog on a long road trip to Boise. This was our first time using VRBO & was searching for a pet friendly house. This met the bill. Remote just out of the city, great view, very quiet. The house is stocked with everything you need-minus the food, of course. When we were outside, we did keep our dog on leash, because we weren't sure if he would try to squeeze through. We only stayed 2 nights, but would have liked to stay longer. Thank you for the nice sunset & the wandering deer. Of we were to return to Boise, we would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

brad s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
everything is clean and works--no issues
this is our second stay for a week, nice view at a good location
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Denise R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Secluded
We were surrounded by nature. It was beautiful.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Laura F., Salem, Oregon

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gorgeous views
Clean, modern, amazing views. Easy access to Boise, grocery stores, local restaurants. It was the perfect getaway for us!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021