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

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A living room with a fireplace, a television, and a dining area with a table and chairs.
A bedroom with a large bed, wooden headboard, a nightstand with a lamp, a star decoration on the wall, and a ceiling fan.
A dining area with a round table, four chairs, a vase with flowers, and a painting on the wall.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a black refrigerator, and a dining area with white chairs and a wooden table.
A single-story house with a front porch, a welcome mat, and an American flag.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4796 sq ft

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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

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About the neighborhood

Star

This vacation home places you next to Helina Marie's Wine Shop and within a mile (2 km) of Boise River. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a fireplace, and a patio.
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What's nearby

  • Helina Marie's Wine Shop - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Boise River - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Waggin' Tails Dog Park - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Firebird Raceway - 13 min drive - 8.4 miles
  • Roaring Springs Waterpark - 16 min drive - 12.7 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Maverik Adventures First Stop - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Bordertown Coffee & Bake Shop - ‬9 min walk

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.
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen and a patio, and there's space to spread out with 2 bedrooms. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a fireplace, and a fenced private yard.

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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

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

  • This property welcomes pets
  • 2 total pets
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, guests can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

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 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
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • 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.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock.

Frequently asked questions

What's there to do within easy reach of this vacation home?

This vacation home is located in Star, just steps from Helina Marie's Wine Shop. You'll also find Boise River and Skydive Idaho within a short drive.

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

Yes, there is a garage.

Is this vacation home next to a casino?

No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at this vacation home?

No, there is no indoor pool at this vacation home.

Is Main St. Cottage🏠heart of downtown✈️30min to BOI a good place to stay for couples?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this vacation home include a fireplace, a smart TV, and a kitchen.

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

No, there isn't a spa tub at this vacation home.

Does this vacation home offer breakfast?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Does this vacation home allow pets to stay for free?

Although pets can't stay for free, they are welcome at this vacation home.

Does Main St. Cottage🏠heart of downtown✈️30min to BOI have connecting rooms available?

No, this vacation home doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

What is the closest airport to this vacation home?

The closest major airport to this vacation home is Boise Airport (BOI), which is 24.1 mi away (38 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies at Main St. Cottage🏠heart of downtown✈️30min to BOI?

Yes, every house at Main St. Cottage🏠heart of downtown✈️30min to BOI comes with a patio.

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

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 39 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 39 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 39 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 39 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 39 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ivylani T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Star Cottage was great! Clean and well stocked for our stay (cooking laundry etc) and walking distance to great eats via Tacos Colima & Star Country Cafe yum yum!
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Natasha C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean comfortable house! It was the perfect place to stay the night in the Boise Valley!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Star Elementary P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Such a cute house.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Erica N.

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

Nice and clean property

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

10/10 Excellent

Robin H.

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

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

william o.

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

Wonderful and relaxing!

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

10/10 Excellent

Bill S.

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

10/10 Excellent

Becky G.

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

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Shannon P.

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

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

MICHELE M.

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

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jared T.

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

8/10 Good

Debra W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Would have been nice to have a tea pot. Otherwise very enjoyable. Nice fenced yard for a dog.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Toni B.

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

Great!

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

10/10 Excellent

john j.

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

cute house

great for 4 weeks
Stayed 28 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Taylor R.

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

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sarah G.

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

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

laura A.

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

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Porcia S.

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

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Judy J.

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

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Tonya G.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Tonya G.

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

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

jennifer p.

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

Perfect location

Breanna's place was just what we needed for our trip to Star. The wedding we attended was just a few blocks away so the location was perfect. The house is a cute little home that size-wise was very adequate for my husband and I and our 2 teenage boys. It is a quaint older home that has been updated, well-maintained, cleaned, and well-stocked. The weather was a bit warm, so we also found the AC worked great. Breanna was easy to contact, and we enjoyed our stay very much!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tonya G.

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

Main Street Cottage Stat

This is our second year staying at this property. Next year hopefully will be our third year. When we walk in it feels like a home. I love being able to communicate with Brianna. Starting to feel like she’s my daughter. We are both in our mid 70s and she accommodates everything we need.
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ann G.

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

Hospitality Plus

My puppy, Zac, I stayed in Brianna’s cozy rental for a month while we waited for our new home to be ready. We could not have asked for a more generous or accommodating hostess. Brianna offered over the top hospitality and this bungalow is nicely appointed. Location is great in the heart of Star. And the food truck just down the street at The Star Mercentile is not to be missed, nor the iconic shopping spot itself. Our experience was positive in every way. Thank you.
Stayed 45 nights in Aug 2023