Star Riverhouse

Interested in Booking? Follow these steps:

1. Review the availability calendar below before sending in a rental agreement request.
2. If your date is available, complete the "Riverhouse Rental Agreement" under the "Supporting Documents" section of this page.
3. If your date is available and your reservation is approved, you will receive an email confirmation and payment options within seven days of submitting the rental agreement.  Please do not call to confirm until seven days have passed. 
4. One week before your event you will be emailed check-in instructions.
5. If you are looking to schedule a tour, please review the Riverhouse availability calendar and send your requested tour time to info@staridaho.org.  Tour times are only available Monday - Friday between 9:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. and only when the Riverhouse is not occupied.  You will receive an email confirming if your request has been approved.

About the Riverhouse

The Riverhouse is a beautiful Boise Riverfront property that was once a private home.  The City of Star acquired the property in November of 2013.  In 2019 Star City Council voted on improvements to the property making it a community center for all to enjoy.  Since then, the Riverhouse has been host to many city events like Hometown Celebration, concerts, and is the current location of our Recreation Department classes and summer camps.  The Riverhouse is also available to rent for private functions.

Facility Details

• Kitchen has side by side refrigerator, gas stove/oven, microwave, double sink, dishwasher and large kitchen island  

• 2 Indoor bathrooms and 1 outdoor bathroom, all are ADA accessible

• Facility rental includes inside of house, back wrap-around deck, dance floor off the deck, and back yard area

• 15 - 6' rectangular plastic tables

• 10 - 5' round plastic tables

• 120 - plastic folding chairs

• A/V Screen for presentations

• Built-in sound system with interior and exterior speakers

• Wireless microphone

• Max capacity is 110 seated with tables and chairs

Rates
Monday through Thursday  - $150/hour
Friday through Sunday - $200/hour with a 2-hour minimum or $2500 for full day access. 
$500 refundable security deposit if the facility is properly cleaned, and there are no damages.
One hour for setup before your rental time, and one hour for cleanup after your rental time are included free of charge.  Any additional time needed must be included in the rental amount.

Terms
50% of total fees and $500 security deposit due at the time of reservation.
Remainder payment due 30 days before the event.  If your event is booked in less than 30 days, full payment is due at the time of the booking.
If your event is canceled within 30 days of the event, the City of Star may retain 50% of the entire booking fee.

Special Instructions for Events Open to the Public
If you are hosting an event at the Riverhouse that will be open to the public (as opposed to invited guests only),  the event host must complete the "Special Events Permit Application" (in the Supporting Documents section below) and submit to Star City Hall AT LEAST 30 days prior to your event. Keep in mind that if food is being served to the public, proof that Central District Health has been notified of your event must be included with your application and they too require 30 days notice, so early planning is essential. Incomplete applications will be rejected and returned.  Special Event Applicants must also complete the Riverhouse Rental Agreement Form.
 

Non-profits registered with an address within Star city limits, or individuals hosting an event where all proceeds benefit a non-profit with a Star city address may be eligible for one free rental per year, subject to approval.
Waiver of ther rental fees does not make the City of Star a sponsor of the event.  Use of the city seal on marketing materials or promotional items without express written permission is prohibited.  (Ref Title 1, Chapter 11 of Star City Code)