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Dates

January 2025

February 2025

2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location
Host

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 689 sq m

Popular amenities

Parking available

Washer

Air conditioning

Dryer

Explore the area

Ames, IA

Main Street Cultural District
7 min walk
Octagon Center for the Arts
13 min walk
Jack Trice Stadium
4 min drive

Room options

Similar properties

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

for 1 night

includes taxes & fees

23 Jan - 24 Jan

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Campus & Downtown - Near Starbucks - Netflix - 2Br/1Ba

Located in the heart of Ames, Iowa!

• 2 min drive to Iowa State Uni + downtown Ames
• 3 Smart TV with Netflix (1 smart Tv in each bedroom)
•Walking distance to downtown shopping & dining
•1 block from grocery store
•Right across the street from bus stop
• Entire home in quiet & safe neighborhood
• Keyless Entry
•2 Br/ 1 Bath (2 queen beds & 1 Queen pull out couch)
• Onsite Washer/Dryer (detergent too!)
• Full equipped + Stocked kitchen
•Superhost--stay with no worries!

This property is a two bedroom/1 bath duplex and can sleep six comfortably.
There is a queen bed in each of the bedrooms and a pull out queen sofa sleeper in the living room. The unit has a full kitchen with a refrigerator, stove, oven, microwave, dishwasher & coffee maker. Cooking ware is supplied for your personal use! There is a private washer and dryer room located in the basement for you to use!

The living room has a flat screen smart tv with access to Netflix. Along with each bedroom equipped with a smart TV as well! You will be able to use the TV during your stay along with high speed wireless internet.

This property is a side by side duplex. With completely separate entrances and no shared living space. You will have complete privacy with no shared common areas. Entry into the property is controlled by a wireless electronic smart lock that will generate a unique entry code that only works during your stay.

We also have a pack and play available for your tiny travelers in the bedroom closet.There is 2 parking space on the property to park. If you need additional parking for more cars, there is off-street parking in front of property.
The unit is a 1897 house with lots of charm. There will be 13 stairs to get to the bedrooms in the property. We do not allow smoking in the unit, nor do we allow pets. TV channels are spotty at best, but don't worry, Netflix is all queued up and ready to watch! The other side of the property is rented out to 3 responsible professionals. Please try to be respectful them. We look forward to you staying at our airbnb!

During your stay at this vacation home, you're just a quick walk from Main Street Cultural District. The vacation home includes amenities such as a TV and a refrigerator.

Air-conditioned home with washing machine, TV, and refrigerator
Within a 15-minute walk of Main Street Cultural District and Octagon Center for the Arts

Property manager

Ryan and Ashley Houck

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

WiFi available

Parking and transport

On-site parking
Car recommended

Food and drink

Fridge
Stovetop
Microwave
Oven
Dishwasher
Toaster
Paper towels
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware/dishes/utensils

Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

1 bathroom
Bath or shower
Shampoo
Toilet paper
Hairdryer
Towels provided

Entertainment

Laundry

Washing machine and dryer
Near a laundromat

Comfort

Air conditioning
Heating

Pets

No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

Near a health or beauty spa
Near a hospital

Things to do

Fitness facilities nearby

Safety features

Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
Fire extinguisher
First aid kit
Deadbolt lock

General

Unit size: 960 sq ft (89 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Contactless check-in available

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock

This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

Property is also known as

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Campus & Downtown - Near Starbucks - Netflix - 2Br/1Ba Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10 Excellent

Deborah M.

20 Nov 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful place to land after a long day rain.

Really worked for us.

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kirk E.

6 Oct 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice place, great location

Stayed here for 2 nights for a football weekend. The house itself is nice for its age. It is a side-by-side duplex - on occasion you can hear the people in the other unit walking around. But they were never loud or disruptive (you can’t hear them talking at all). The steps are narrow and somewhat steep, and awkwardly shaped at the top. If you’re traveling with someone who is very young or very old, that would be something to keep an eye out for. As for the location, it’s pretty hard to top. It’s a 10 minute walk to downtown restaurants/bars and a short drive to campus. There was a little hiccup when we checked in, but the owners responded immediately and had it rectified within 30 minutes or our arrival. We would absolutely stay here again.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda K.

8 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Place!!

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay while visiting Ames so our grandson could tour Iowa State. Communication was quick and instructions were thorough. The house was fully equipped, and the attention to detail was appreciated. For example, there were multi-outlet/usb extension blocks in the bedrooms and in the living room, plus sound machines in the bedrooms. The kitchen had everything we needed for coffee/tea and there was even ice in the freezer. My husband was impressed with the frosted mugs in the freezer too! The beds were comfortable and AC worked well. Bathroom shower had great water pressure. We even got a welcome gift! We would definitely stay there again and will recommend it to others.

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alysa

Travelled with group

5 Mar 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

This place was incredibly prepared was you. Waters in fridge, ice in trays in freezer, tons of extras in closets and bathroom, etc.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Michael H.

1 Nov 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Would recommend to everyone

We had a problem finding the link to the access code and almost immediately were contacted with friendly support. The property is clean, easy to navigate, comfortable, and quaint. I0/10

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca T.

15 May 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome stay!! Prefect location and home for my son’s Graduation!!

We had an awesome stay at a wonderful home!! Enjoyed every minute!!!

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

vincent k.

1 Dec 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Time in Ames

Thanks for a great stay.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

KAYE P.

6 Nov 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

ISU homecoming

Great weekend stay

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lori H., WATERLOO

13 Sept 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

LOVE LOVE LOVE

This was our first experience in Ames using VRBO. The house is beautiful and the location is amazing. Close to downtown, campus town and places to eat. I would highly recommend this place to everyone. When we had issues unlocking the door (user error...LOL) Ryan called me immediately to check on us. My only regret was that we did not have time to take advantage of the bicycles and scooters :( :) Thank you for an amazing experience....we will be back!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Karli M.

29 Aug 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Clean and thoughtful

Clean, easy to access property. Thoughtful accommodations and touches- Love a personal note and a souvenir! Nice bedding, comfortable living room. Bedrooms share bathroom walls and was a little disruptive at night.

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tracy D.

30 Jun 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay

Appreciated the space and comfort for our family, much better than a hotel. Hosts were very communicative, welcoming and valued our business.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Pamela G.

14 May 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Delightful home

We loved it! Everything was so charming. Owners were so easy to reach and communicate with. Great location. Beds were super comfy! Highly recommend.

Stayed 1 night in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sara B.

25 Apr 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

College visit

Perfect place to explore ames and visit Iowa State.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

David U., Milwaukee, WI USA

22 Apr 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location for a great VBRO

If Consumer Reports were to rate this VRBO it would be both Recommend and Best Buy. Comfortable, clean, well stocked, and a response from the owner within minutes as we were checking in.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kim B.

3 Oct 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Close to ISU Campus

The home was conveniently located to the ISU campus which allowed us to walk to the football game. We were also able to walk to local grocery store. Nice to have a home close to the campus when visiting students.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Catherine M.

1 Oct 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

What a great spot, so welcoming and location is perfect, upstairs neighbors so incredibly welcoming.

What a great spot! Location is ideal for ISU! Hosts beyond accomodating, home welcoming and clean. Upstairs neighbors so friendly. We hated to leave and will for sure be visiting this spot again! Thank you!!!

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rick V.

28 Jun 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

As advertised

Clean, comfortable, and a good location. Would stay again.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Casey K., Dubuque, IA

27 Mar 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful, great location!

This was a lovely home in a great location. Easy access to the university as well as things to do. Quiet home, with very attentive owners who clearly take pride in their property. Will definitely stay again when in the area.

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Shyam S.

23 Jan 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Very nice

It was really comforting for us to stay at this property.

Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Derrick R.

3 Jan 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Stay!

Great experience all around. Very smooth transition between booking, check in and check out. Communication with host was adequate and informative. Conveniently located, clean and very well furnished.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Laurie and Calvin C., Winner SD

30 Nov 2020

Liked: Cleanliness

Central location and Cute

It was the 2nd time we stayed at the property! Great location and friendly and helpful owners

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Barb G.

14 Nov 2020

Liked: Cleanliness

An enjoyable time visiting family , relaxing and exploring Ames!

Property was perfect - very clean, comfortable and cozy!!

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Linda R., Excelsior, MN

18 Oct 2020

Liked: Cleanliness

Quick and fun trip

We enjoyed having the homey atmosphere to visit with our granddaughter who attends ISU. Property was comfortable, clean and roomy.

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Erin W., Oakdale

9 Oct 2020

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect for an extended stay in Ames

This townhome was perfect for my work trip in Ames. It’s a 5 minute drive to campus and even less to downtown. Everything you need is very close. It was clean, quiet and comfortable. And though decor was less important to me, this home is adorable!

Stayed 11 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

thomas j.

23 Aug 2020

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Location

Used this location for a weekend visit to our college student. It's a very convenient location. Short drive, only 10 minutes from campus. Grocery store and bus stops were conveniently around the corner. We enjoyed the flat screen TV's in each room and the little amenities like shampoo and toothbrushes provided. Also, with COVID19, we did a weekend of just hanging out without going anywhere, and this provided us with an area upstairs for our child to study for a few hours, as well as convenient food pickup and delivery from our location. Will definitely use this property again!

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020