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Kestrel Perch - Boise Hilltop Retreat

Holiday home in Boise with kitchen and balcony

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Perched in northwest Boise, Kestrel's Perch offers a mid-century retreat with spectacular views of the Valley. Unwind on the covered backyard patio or explore nearby amenities like shopping and downtown Boise just minutes away. With a fully-equipped kitchen, spacious bedrooms, and ample storage for gear.

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9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

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2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 493 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

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About this property

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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 amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking options include a garage and a carport

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

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

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Office

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • Up to 23 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

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

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping centre

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,000 square feet

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 12:00 PM

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

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total (up to 23 kg per pet)

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
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
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 area

Located in Quail Ridge, a neighbourhood in Boise, this holiday home is near theme parks. Freak Alley Gallery and Egyptian Theatre are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Boise Art Glass and Belgravia Building. Veterans Memorial Park and Expo Idaho are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. Visit our Boise travel guide
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What's nearby

  • There are several places along the Boise River Greenbelt that have little ponds and or lakes. This lake is right next to veterans memorial park. To the east of this will be a new park opening soon call Esther Simplot park and just east of this park is Quinn's pond, which is a popular summer spot for swimming,  SUP, canoeing. #EndlessSummer
    Veterans Memorial Park
    4 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Beautiful fall day along Boise River In downtown Boise, Idaho.
#GreatOutdoors
    Boise River
    4 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Boise State Field
    Boise State University
    9 min drive - 6.9 km
  • Quail Hollow Golf Course
    19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Boise Towne Square Mall
    9 min drive - 8.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Sockeye Alehouse
    10 min walk
  • Taco Bell
    4 min drive
  • Jack in the Box
    4 min drive
  • Starbucks
    4 min drive
  • Club Hound
    9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Kestrel Perch - Boise Hilltop Retreat pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Kestrel Perch - Boise Hilltop Retreat?

On-site parking is available at the 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 12:00 PM.

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).

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Kestrel Perch - Boise Hilltop Retreat Reviews

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Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 72 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 72 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 72 reviews

9.6

Cleanliness

10

Location

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10/10 Excellent

Todd S.

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

Home sweet home

Cool place, awesome sunsets, really enjoyed our stay
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

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

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

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

Alan M.

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

Best place in Boise!

We truly enjoyed our extended stay at The Perch. The views of Boise and the surrounding mountains were spectacular. The home was quiet and private. Well appointed. We would recommend to anyone looking for a quiet by game close to downtown Boise
Stayed 11 nights in Dec 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Trevor H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host was able to switch our stay last minute which was super nice since we booked wrong nights.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Billy F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Home is quiet and comfortable all the way around. It was excellent for a couple or small family.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved our stay. We especially loved the two large bucks who came to visit us each morning. The whole experience was beautifully restful. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen G.

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

Amazing home base for our wedding weekend

We got this rental as it was close to our wedding venue, and it couldn’t have been better. The hosts provided us with everything we needed, was very communicative, and you can’t beat the views or the home. We would 10/10 recommend anyone stay here.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia P.

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

The pio family

Simply gorgeous, what a great place. We wanted to come back for my birthday June 15th but it’s so popular, that’s great. Thanks for having us. It’s beautiful
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

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

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

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

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

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