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Reviews of Peaceful townhouse with pool, fast WiFi & partial mountain views - walk to shops

Peaceful townhouse with pool, fast WiFi & partial mountain views - walk to shops
Boise, ID

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 50 out of 70 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 70 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 70 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 70 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 70 reviews" "

8.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Place was perfect.
We were up for parents weekend.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

sheri p.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great little home1!!
Beautiful neighborhood, convenient to everything! Home was comfortable, clean and well stocked! Only one issue was the coffeemaker was very dirty upon arrival. They did offer to have a crew come clean it but that was not necessary, I just bough a small one or use during my stay. Otherwise great place and would stay again!
Stayed 26 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 23, 2023
Hi Sheri, thank you for taking the time to review your stay with us, we are so glad to hear that you had a phenomenal getaway. We appreciate you letting us know that there is room for improvement and will follow up with our local team regarding your feedback. We hope to host you for another great stay in the future!

10/10 Excellent

Jeff W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great experience
Very nice place to stay close to everything
Stayed 21 nights in Feb 2023

2/10 Terrible

Christopher P.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Could Never Enter Unit
Despite repeated texts to the property manager, to include videos of the problems we were facing, and spending over 2-1/2 hours in the parking lot outside of the unit, we were never able to enter. I believe the cylinder on the lock was broken, so we could not open the door. The property manager was distinctly unhelpful, and failed to open the property door by the time of our allotted sign-in, so we reported the problem to VRBO and booked a hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 21, 2023
Christopher, thank you for letting us know about your experience. We apologize for the issues you experienced. Please know the comfort, safety, and satisfaction of our guests is our priority. Your experience is not our standard nor it is commonplace. We hope you will give us a second chance to impress you! Thank you!

10/10 Excellent

Shane T., Casper, WY USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Boise townhome
This townhome was exactly as advertised. It is well located, and in a quiet neighborhood.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Thomas R., Wheeling, Illinois USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Bedding in Boise
Good location near my brother's condo. Only shortfall was lack of a convenience store or grocery nearby. Property was clean, quiet and comfortable. In unit laundry was a plus. While coffee was provided, there was no powdered creamer as a complement. Also, a bottle of water per person per day would be a nice touch. Restaurants were a short walk away. All in all, we would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jamie J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Parents Weekend @Boise State!!
We had a nice weekend and enjoyed our stay!! Very clean and enjoyable!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Short Trip
The House was clean and the neighborhood was quiet. Perfect for one or two people or small family.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021

6/10 Okay

derrick g.

Liked: Cleanliness
Decent property
Our stay was fine. Small issue with accessing the house due to a malfunctioning lock box, but fine otherwise
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Joe N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Happy Renters
Super clean, quiet, suited our needs
Stayed 15 nights in Jan 2021

8/10 Good

Pearl M.

It met our needs nicely.
Unit was very comfortable, kitchen well equipped. It would have been nice to have had some wood for the fireplace.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2021

6/10 Okay

Gretchen B., Grand Junction, CO

Liked: Cleanliness
Property does NOT have a bathroom for each bedroom
Very disappointed to discover that this property was not as described. It claims to have a bathroom for each bedroom but in truth it has one Jack and Jill bathroom attached to the master. The other bathroom is a converted powder room down stairs with a tiny shower with a folding door and very poor drainage. I will not stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 21, 2023
Hello Gretchen, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We do encourage our guests to view the photos and virtual tours of the home to make sure they find the perfect home for their vacation. The home is listed as a two-bedroom and two bathrooms. We apologize for the inconvenience.

10/10 Excellent

Amber A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Exactly what we were looking for!!!!
It was the perfect place to enjoy our daughters for BSU parents weekend!!!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

mel o.

Disliked: Cleanliness
U charged me and did not tell me how much u were charging me and it was too much
Vrbo varied too much and I was not made awhere
Stayed 18 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 21, 2023
We are sorry to hear that you felt unaware of the fees when you booked your stay with us. A full breakdown of those fees can be found throughout the reservation process when you are booking. We encourage guests with any questions regarding our fees to reach out to our 24/7 Guest Service Line.

8/10 Good

Susan A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Property
The place was immaculate, the location was perfect (views of the foothills, grassy front lawn, quiet), and the amenities were outstanding (pool, washer, dryer, fireplace). My biggest concern, yet unresolved is why was it listed for 95 per night, 665 for a 7 night stay, but I only saw the additional fees and taxes in an email receipt after ,making the reservation that totaled over 1100. In addition I received another notification from Home Away with an even higher total of over 1200. The first receipt referred you to contact home away directly, yet they shared no contact information. I tried calling the original booking site, but was 7th in line, and had to abandon the call. Not a good situation when your time is valuable. The property is well worth more than 95 night, but the addition of ownwers fees, cleaning fee, listing fees, and 4 different entries for taxes, makes me think of Marriott and their resort fees. Where's the truth in advertising?
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 21, 2023
Hello Susan, Thank you for your review. Please know that all of our fees are disclosed at the time of booking and we encourage guests to call into our 24-hour guest service line with any questions about the cost of their reservation. We hope to host you again in the future.

10/10 Excellent

Roxanne R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Boise stay
Great location for seeing all Boise has to offer. Condo was well furnished and had all we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

MichaelandMichelle C.

Great little get away!
Excellent stay! Quiet neighborhood. Easy access to downtown. Loved it!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Linda B., Underhill Center, VT

A great vacation in Boise!
We completely enjoyed our vacation in Boise. The townhouse was very clean and the beds were very comfy. The location was perfect. A quick walk to great restaurants and the greenbelt for running too! The kitchen was well equipped and the living room was a great space to relax. We look forward to our next trip to Boise and hope this townhouse will be available to rent! Thank you! 😀
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2018

4/10 Poor

Jeff J.

Not a comfortable place particularly
The property was not particularly comfortable for us. We are older baby boomers and we did not like the steep stairs going up to the bedrooms. When we booked it we did not see the stairs in any of the pictures. Also when we walked in, the place was freezing cold. It would have been prudent for housekeeping to turn up the heat from 55 degrees before we arrived that day. It was not as big on the main floor as it looked in pictures. The lighting was not very good, especially outside coming in from the parking area. It could be dangerous, especially in the winter time when walkways can be slick. It needs a motion light. We stayed for a month there while visiting family in Boise. It would have been nice to have housekeeping come at least once during the month, but that apparently was not an option. We called to have a couple of doors fixed that were broken, but it took several days for anyone to come and then they were not really fixed. Needless to say we will not be staying there again.
Stayed 30 nights in Dec 2017
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 21, 2023
We are sorry to see this guest was disappointed with their time in this house. We will make sure the doors are properly fixed. Thank you!

8/10 Good

Lisa S.

Will be back!
I thoroughly enjoyed my stay at the Bown Retreat. The location is convenient to downtown and it’s great to have the option to walk to dine out at Bown Crossing. Debbie was quick to respond to my request of needing new light bulbs - thank you! It was a comfortable and relaxing place to spend my time in Boise.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2017

8/10 Good

Denice H.

Quiet, comfortable and well maintained.
Lovely little condo. Just the right size. Quiet. Convenient parking just outside. Remodeled bathrooms and kitchen.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

Rachel W., Hailey, Idaho

clean and comfortable in the inside.
The apartment was nice and well appointed. Beds comfy. The neighbors were great, too. The exterior is older, but the interior is updated, clean, and comfortable. The property manager was easily accessible and helpful, when needed. The complex is very convenient to downtown and amenities, and in a family oriented neighborhood. Felt safe. Can tell the homeowners care about your stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Bryan Z., Arlington

What a great place for a small family.
Great location and great home!
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Better than Hotels
Don't be fooled when arriving at the Bown, parking is in the back, which is dated, but once inside everything is clean and modern. We enjoyed the peace and quiet of being in a residential neighborhood, but were only 10-15 minutes from the sites we had planned on visiting in Boise..the zoo, old penitentiary, downtown, the river walk, etc... Who knew there was so much to do Boise! The kitchen was well stocked with dishes and pans. The full size fridge is so much nicer than a hotel size. It is located on the south east end of the city. I liked the fact that Debbie, who manages the site, called once to check if we needed anything. Fun Trip!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

emilie d.

Clean, comfortable, quiet
We really enjoyed our stay! This condo/townhouse is in a great location; restaurants and the Boise Greenbelt walking trails nearby. The condo itself had everything we needed, was very clean, and very quiet. Great for 2 adult couples.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2016