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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2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 493 sq m
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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)
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
About the area
Located in Quail Ridge, a neighbourhood in Boise, this holiday home is near theme parks and near a water park. Freak Alley Gallery and Egyptian Theatre are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Belgravia Building and Eighth Street Marketplace. Veterans Memorial Park and Expo Idaho are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and cycling. Visit our Boise travel guide
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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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.
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.
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
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!
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 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
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!
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.
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!
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
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,
We had a great time during our stay. The house was exactly what we were looking for during our trip to Boise. Far enough out of town to unwind and relax but within minutes to downtown and other locations we visited. Overall great experience.
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.
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