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J.J. Shaw House Bed and Breakfast Inn

1411 W. Franklin St., Boise, ID 83702
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J.J. Shaw House Bed and Breakfast Inn
Ranked #7 of 12 Boise B&B and Inns
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Illinois
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 February 2010

The place has a very bad smell not only old. The bed was older and not comfortable, the towels were frayed. It needs a good cleaning, and new carpet, and the smell is overwhelming.

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oregon
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 January 2010

I stayed here once before back in 2004 and had a fairly pleasant experince. I visited again this past November and was shocked by the transformation. The proprietors have obviously fallen on hard times and it shows. The smell is atrocious and the place is shabby, dirty and cluttered. Has I been able to find accomodations elsewhere late at night... More

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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 December 2009

We stayed here a few weeks ago and had the worst experience ever- we left after staying barely one night. The initial smell walking in was an overwhelming combination of cat and urine, and was combined with a musty dirty smell once you made it further into the home. The house was incredibly cluttered (nothing like pictured in brochure!) and... More

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2009

I have never been so disappointed in a B&B. When I first walked in, I looked to my right and saw two dirty chairs. When I looked down, the rug was dirty and stained. The inkeeper wasn't present when I arrived. She left her elderly mother (not the mother's fault) in charge, who told me she was out of town.... More

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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 September 2008

Maybe we hit a bad day but in three touring holidays through the US this was without doubt the worst B&B - most have been brilliant. Met with big smile but total lack of genuine interest or warmth. The decor is totally over the top and frankly tasteless. Perfectly clean and tidy if you like living inside a dolls house.... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 August 2008

We stayed at the JJ Shaw house for 2 nights with our teenage son. The accommodations were tight, when his fold out bed was out and we were in the sleeping porch, and a bit warm ( the weather in Boise! ) though we did have a window AC which helped quite a bit. The bathroom was clean and nice,... More

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PA
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 April 2006

A Victorian style B&B with very nice accomodations. The breakfast was quite delicious - a stuffed french toast with homemade blueberry sauce, bacon, juice, coffee, and tea. I couldn't stay for breakfast my second day due to an early flight, so I received a breakfast sack "to go". This is a very nice option in Boise. Comfortable and relaxing. Nice... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 February 2004

Staying at the JJ Shaw house was an uplifting and joyous experience. From the moment I walked into the parlor, decorated from wall to wall and to the ceiling with Yule Tide love, I felt at home. The breakfast jams still linger in my mind and does the many guest I encountered. It was clean, quiet and yet like home.... More

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Additional Information about J.J. Shaw House Bed and Breakfast Inn

Address: 1411 W. Franklin St., Boise, ID 83702
Region: United States > Idaho > Boise
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Ranked #7 of 12 B&Bs / Inns in Boise
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