Featured on HGTV's The Boise Boys as the iconic "View House," this designer hillside retreat pairs panoramic city views with amenities you don't usually find together: a 6-person cedar barrel sauna, a 4-person hot tub overlooking downtown, two living rooms with fireplaces, and indoor-outdoor flow built for groups and families up to 10.
Designed for the moments you'll remember
Start your mornings with coffee at the floor-to-ceiling glass overlooking downtown Boise. Spend afternoons walking the Boise Greenbelt, exploring local breweries, or catching a Boise State game. End the day in the cedar sauna, then the hot tub, then around the fire pit under the stars. Sunset over the foothills from the deck is the moment guests come back for.
The Location
Set in Boise's quiet Central Rim neighborhood, you are elevated above the city but minutes from everything. Five minutes to downtown restaurants and Whole Foods, walking distance to Albertsons Park and the Boise Greenbelt for river paths, biking, and running. A short stroll to a beloved local dog park. About 25 minutes to the airport.
The neighborhood itself is one of the things guests mention most: tree-lined streets, peaceful, high-end homes, the kind of place where you can take a slow morning walk and forget you are in a city at all.
Sleeping and Living Layout (Sleeps 10)
Primary Bedroom: King bed, TV, stunning views, and direct access to the hot tub from the room.
Bedroom 2: Queen bed.
Bedroom 3: Queen bed.
Bedroom 4: Two full beds, perfect for kids or additional guests.
Living Room 1: Open-concept main floor with fireplace, leather Chesterfield seating, full kitchen, and dining for 10. The view room.
Living Room 2: Cozy lower-level lounge with plush couches and a second fireplace. Also home to a dedicated workspace with a full desk and external monitor, ideal for remote work, business travelers, or longer stays. Great for movie night or spreading out as a group.
The Outdoor Spaces
Cedar Barrel Sauna (6-person)
A traditional Finnish-style cedar barrel sauna sitting in the backyard. Heats in about 30 minutes, fits 6 comfortably (4 with stretching room). Aromatic cedar walls, quiet operation, panoramic view of the foothills through the window. Perfect after a day on the Greenbelt, a winter ski trip, or anytime you want to actually unplug. Instructions are on the door of the barrel and walk-through is in your welcome guide.
Hot Tub (4-person)
Set on the deck overlooking downtown Boise. The view is the whole point. City lights at night, sunrise over the foothills in the morning. Direct door access from the primary bedroom so you can roll out of bed and into it. Cover provided, set to 102F by default (adjustable), chemistry refreshed and tested between every guest. Towels and a robe basket are stocked in the primary closet.
The Deck
Long, wide, north and west-facing. The sunset spot. Outdoor lounge seating, dining table, and the kind of view that ruins every other Boise rental for you.
Fire Pit
Wood and fire starter provided. Best used while watching the city lights come on after dark.
Fenced Yard
Fully enclosed, great for pets to roam off-leash. Walking distance to a beloved local dog park if your pup wants more action.
Kitchen and Amenities
Fully stocked kitchen for groups of 10. Coffee maker, gas range, full bake and cook setup, ample dishware and utensils. (Insider tip: there is a hidden second set of utensils tucked inside the lower drawer-within-drawer cabinet. We will point it out in the welcome guide.)
Self check-in via smartlock.
Fast WiFi throughout.
Dedicated workspace with desk and external monitor in the lower-level living room.
Full-size washer and dryer in the laundry room with detergent provided.
AC, heat, three TVs.
Free onsite parking.
Pet-friendly: dogs and cats under 50 lbs, up to 2.
Work From Boise
The lower-level living room doubles as a quiet, well-lit workspace with a real desk and external monitor. Fast WiFi throughout the home. Past guests have used the View House as a 1 to 2 week work-from-anywhere base while exploring Boise on weekends. We offer discounts on stays of 7 nights or more, just send us a message.
Who This Home Is For
Families with kids who need space to spread out. Couples traveling together who want privacy and shared spaces. Multi-generational reunions, work retreats, milestone birthdays, post-wedding gatherings, ski-week getaways. Pet owners who want a fenced yard and great neighborhood walks. Anyone who wants a high-end Boise stay that feels intentional, comfortable, and memorable, not a standard rental.
Hosting
We respond within an hour, usually within minutes. A local team is always on standby for anything that comes up during your stay. Professional cleaning between every guest. A welcome guide arrives at booking and waits on the kitchen counter, calling out everything from the WiFi password to the sauna instructions to that hidden utensil drawer.
We treat your stay like a hotel concierge with the warmth of a home.
Book Now and Experience the View House
Whether you are here to explore the Greenbelt, catch a Boise State game, hit the breweries, or simply relax and take in the views, this is one of Boise's most distinctive places to stay. We would love to host you.
We had an amazing stay at this property! The home is exactly as advertised — the views of the city and mountains are stunning and truly make the space feel special. Everything was spotless when we arrived, and the layout was perfect for our family of five. The hot tub and sauna were huge hits after long days out exploring, and the kitchen had everything we needed to cook comfortably at home. The living area was cozy and inviting, with plenty of room for everyone to relax. Great fireplace, easy to use.The host was responsive, friendly, and made the whole process easy. Overall, this was one of the best rentals we’ve stayed in — comfortable, well‑equipped, and in a fantastic location. We’d happily rent here again.
House was clean and as described. It was the perfect balance between adult and kid. Loved the hot tub and the toys provided. It made a huge difference. Close to downtown without being in downtown. Beds and couches were comfortable. View was amazing and the host was responsive and very accommodating to our circumstances. Would definitely stay here again.
The house is beautiful and had everything we needed for a group of 6 adults. Location was perfect for getting downtown. Property Manager was very responsive/ communicative. Beautiful views.
We reserved this property for a small work retreat and after arriving and seeing the condition of the home could not comfortably stay and needed to find alternate lodging. The upstairs is terribly hot. We turned on the mini split and after an hour it was still 82 degrees. The walls are very dirty and full of scrapes and scuffs.The black sheets in the upstairs bedroom are pilled and have pet hair all over them. Each of the other beds had pet hair and human hair. The floor around the toilet had hair, the bathtubs had hair. The ceiling air return vent is covered in filth and spider webs. The mini split unit has two black handprints on it. The kitchen table is stained and dirty. The deck is in disrepair with loose tiles and worn out furniture. The entire yard of grass is completely dead. The two trash cans out front were overflowing with garbage. The driveway is covered in smashed berries from the nearby trees. We regularly rent from VRBO and have not had such a bait and switch experience. We asked the host for a partial refund and he declined. See attached photos.