HISTORIC FRANKLIN HOUSE, Boise

Historic Franklin House offers individually named rooms. The Skye room on the main floor has a private bathroom. The Sage room also on the main floor includes an attached bathroom with a walk-in shower. Upstairs rooms share a hallway bathroom and tub. Each room has a flat-screen TV and air conditioning. Guests have access to a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher, oven, microwave, and fridge. Bed linen and towels are provided.

No restaurant on site, but the kitchen is open for guests to use. Coffee is made every morning at 7 AM. The backyard beer garden serves drinks from a bar. There is no food service, but the kitchen has dishes, cooking utensils, and condiments. Full-size fridge and half-and-half are available for coffee.

The main recreational feature is the backyard beer garden with two large fire pits, picnic tables, soft benches, and hanging chairs. A bar serves beer and other drinks. The property also has a garden with hammocks. Inside there are two living rooms with a flat-screen TV and board games. Note: guests must be 21 or older due to the beer garden.

Franklin House sits in Boise's North End district, less than 1 km from Idaho State Capitol. A 14-minute walk reaches Boise Centre, and Idaho Central Arena is 1.4 km away. Boise Art Museum is 2 km away, Idaho Black History Museum 2.2 km. Guests can walk 10 minutes to Main Street or Hyde Park. Boise Airport is 7 km from the property. Free on-site parking is included.

Laundry service is available. The property provides a baby safety gate, board games, and puzzles. Free WiFi and free parking are included. There is 24-hour security with CCTV outside. Staff (Jen, Gavin, Nan) send texts to check in and give local recommendations. Check-in and check-out are straightforward. The house is non-smoking and has heating throughout.