Beautiful Foothills home that backs up to open space. Run, hike, or mountain bike from the backyard! Road bike, skate or walk the Boise River Trail just a quarter-mile from the home. Walking dist to Natatorium Pool with a slide. Enjoy Boise State games 1 mile away. Whole Foods, pubs, restaurants just 1+ mile from the home. Quiet living yet close to downtown. This East End Gem is a rare find! An expansive, remodeled 3-bedroom, 2-bath private house on a ¼ acre that adjoins open space to the Boise Foothills, accessible from the backyard gate. Quiet and tranquil, peaceful and open, this property is ideally located; a country feel in the heart of the city! Guests have access to the whole house and ADU (Accessory Dwelling Unit). NOTE: there is no bathroom in the ADU. • The Gourmet kitchen is fully equipped with Jenn-Air full-size appliances, gas cooktop, Bosch dishwasher, quartz countertops. Jenn-Air microwave, blender, toaster, chef's kitchen with necessary utensils. • Top of the line Kenmore front load washer/dryer. • The dining area has a Danish Teak table w/ 6 chairs. The kitchen quartz countertop bar/island that overlooks the cooktop will seat four. • The living room features a large sectional, a large leather chair, and a 72” LED HDTV with the Dish cable package. Included are a Blue-Ray and DVD/CD player. Games and puzzles. • High-Speed WiFi throughout the home. • Large Master Suite features a king-size bed, a relaxing reading area, a walk-in closet, and a large master bath with a walk-in shower for two, a 55" TV with Apple TV, and Netflix. • 2nd bedroom offers a queen bed, closet, and nightstand with a reading lamp. • 3rd bedroom is separate from the main house in the 550 sqft accessory dwelling unit (ADU, without a bathroom). Includes: -- A queen-size bed, queen size futon for extra guests, and dresser. -- A Home Gym equipped with Cross-fit style equipment and stretching/yoga area. -- Note that the TV pictured in the ADU is now in the master bedroom... it can be moved however if necessary. • Large back patio, with views of the foothills, is furnished with a table, 6 chairs, umbrella, large 3 burner gas BBQ, and fire pit. • Attached 2 car garage with room for parking one vehicle. • Access hiking/biking trails from the backyard. • Pack-n-Play with mattress • 1900 sq ft home and 550 sq ft ADU as 3rd bedroom (great separation of space). Value-added: Because we live next door we're able to check the home before each guest arrival for cleanliness and address any minor issues (ie: burned-out light bulbs, missing supplies, etc). We do all the laundry using green, fragrant-free detergent. If there are any issues during your stay, we're more than likely 1-minute away. We've lived in Boise for over 20 years and would love to share any information we can during your stay. The 1800 sq. foot home (plus 550 sqft ADU) has 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. The master bedroom is massive and accommodates others sleeping on the floor (cots and camp pads provided upon request), and/or the provided Pack 'n Play (stored in the master closet). Access to the accessory dwelling unit (ADU) which is the 3rd bedroom (no bathroom). Great separation of space for families with kids. Wonderful large patio, perfect for summer outdoor meals/BBQs. Garage access for storing bikes, strollers, skis, etc. We can more than likely accommodate early check-in and/or later checkout depending on our booking schedule. Please ask at least a week before check-in/checkout so we can arrange this with our cleaning crew. We just live next door and would love to welcome you and show around. If you want to visit that's fine too! We'll also be available to answer any questions, suggest places to eat/visit, etc during your stay via phone, text, or personal interaction. Walk/bike to everything. Off historic Warm Springs Drive. Quiet! Sits on a street where foot and bike traffic trumps the vehicles! Whether you chose the trail or the sidewalk, there are loads of East end attractions within 15 minutes on foot that include: • ¼ mile to Quarry View Park - basketball, tennis courts, playground, picnic area for large gatherings, weddings, etc. • Idaho Botanical Gardens (beautiful Christmas light display) - 1/2 mile walk on the trail from the back gate! • Historic Idaho State Penitentiary (summer concerts and more) - 1/2 mile walk on the trail from the back gate! • Outlaw Field (summer concerts) - 1/2 mile walk on the trail from the back gate! • Natatorium, outdoor swimming pool (open summer months) - 3 blocks away • ½ mile to Boise River/Greenbelt, great for fly fishing, rafting, SUP, Raft, Tubing, or a walk on the Greenbelt (3 blocks away(URL HIDDEN)Neighborhood Market - 3 blocks • M&W, neighboorhood market - 3 blocks • Rosevelt Market, neighboorhood market, and quaint place for breakfast or lunch - 6 block walk through the historic neighborhood • Hiking/Mtn Bike Trails out the backyard gate (100+ miles of hiking & biking trails) • Hyde Park/Camel's Back Park - 3 miles • Heart of Downtown Boise - 1½ miles • Boise State University - 1½ miles • Bogus Basin Ski Resort - 19 miles from the home. Be sure to checkout Bogus Basin in the summer too. There are lots of great activities for the kids including a mountain coaster. Miles of mountain bike/hiking trails. A great place to beat the summer heat. Enjoy a beer and burger on their new outdoor patio. Getting around is easy, East end attractions can be accessed on foot while the heart of downtown is only 1.5 miles, a great walk or bike ride. One can catch the local bus within 3 blocks of the house. The home is 15 min drive from the airport ($20 taxi ride/ $15 Uber). Walk to Outlaw Field for summer concerts. The 2018 schedule includes Barenaked Ladies, Sheryl Crow, Jackson Browne, Chris Isaak, ZZ Top, Amos Lee, Steve Miller Band, Rebelution, and Avett Brothers. Check the 'Idaho Botanical Gardens' website for more details (sorry, Airbnb does not allow us to provide links). If sold out, there are always last-minute tickets available via Craigs-List. The home location is hiker/runner/mountain biker's delight, with access to trails from the back gate. Endless walking, running, hiking, and mountain bike trails abound. From a 30 minute hike over Castle Rock with views of the entire city to a 200-mile mountain bike ride to Garden Valley (yes, all on trails and/or dirt road). A 5-mile round-trip hike, with 1000 foot gain, will take you to the top of Table Rock Mountain with more expansive views of Boise and the Greater Treasure Valley. Quarry View Park, 2 blocks away, offers a playground/jungle gym, tennis courts, and a basketball court. The Natatorium, a public outdoor swimming pool with a huge slide, is within walking distance (~1/2 mile). The garage is available for bikes, strollers, etc.