Fun Family Place with Extras and Space

Ames, Iowa
$338 avg/night
Minimum Stay 2 Nights
Bed 3

Bed

Bath 3

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 10

Max Sleeps

Night 2 nights

Min Stay

This spectacular space is sure to check all the boxes!

Located in west Ames, in close proximity to Iowa State University, this twin home offers three bedrooms, two of which are en suite, perfect for privacy when traveling with colleagues, extended family, or friends. The third bedroom has a bathroom of its own just down the hall.

This house is surprisingly spacious! At just under 2,000 square feet, it provides room and style for everyone!

When mingling's the mission, there are two common areas to enjoy!

Upstairs you'll find a modern living room with seating for six, perfect for a quiet evening with a glass of wine and good conversation.

Downstairs is where fun is waiting to happen! The game room includes seating for six in front of our 75 TV, a pool table, air hockey, retro arcade games, a youth basketball hoop, and a game table for four which, of course, is accompanied by a variety of games to play!

When you're ready for some personal space, each of the sleeping quarters has ample to offer and is equipped with its own 43 TV.

This house sleeps 10:

Bedroom 1: King (x2)
Bedroom 2: King, Twin Daybed (x3)
Bedroom 3: Choose your snooze! This room is customizable to best suit your group! It comes standard with two Twin XL beds. You may opt to have them connected to create a King instead! Just let us know which way you'd like the room set up for you! This room also has a bonus standard Twin bed. (x3)
Living room: Full Hide-a-Bed (x2)

Our warm weather guests may enjoy their morning coffee or an evening cocktail on our front patio. Then feel free to fire up the grill and enjoy dinner in our cozy back yard, where there is dining seating for 10, and additional casual seating for 8 around the fire pit. Both of these spaces are softly lit for hours of nighttime enjoyment. (Available May-October.)

Our cold weather guests may enjoy a stimulating seasonal sensation! Bring your bathing suit and plan to treat yourself to a soak in our outdoor *6-person inflatable hot tub! Sink inside and let the jets heat and massage you, while the crisp, cool air simultaneously invigorates you! Just sit back, relax, and let the bubbles float your worries away! (Available November-April.)

*Official manufacturer advertised capacity: 5-7 people. Actual capacity subject to varying occupants.

This house offers driveway parking for one vehicle. Street parking is available for additional vehicles on an alternating side basis.

Amazing location!

Within WALKING distance to:
Gas station/convenience store (0.2 miles)
Fast food (0.3 miles)
Bars (0.4 miles)
Grocery store (0.5 miles)
Iowa State University campus (0.6 miles)

RIDING:
1 block to the nearest CyRide stop

DRIVING:
Hilton Coliseum: 6 minutes
Jack Trice Stadium: 8 minutes
Downtown Ames: 8 minutes
Mary Greeley Medical Center: 11 minutes
Ada Hayden Heritage Park: 12 minutes

AREA ATTRACTIONS:
Boone Speedway: 15 minutes
Seven Oaks Recreation: 18 minutes
Little Wall Lake: 27 minutes
Wells Fargo Arena: 36 minutes
Iowa State Fairgrounds: 38 minutes
Des Moines International Airport: 47 minutes

We want you to have a FABULOUS time during your stay, and would be disappointed if you didn't! That stated, please know before booking that this is NOT a party house. We respect our neighbors and our house, and we ask that our guests do, too. Please let us know when you book that this fits with your plans. Thank you very much!

We are a certified location with the Iowa Office to Combat Human Trafficking.

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  • Map Map
  • School District Availability
  • Review Review

Feature Features

  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Fire Extinguisher First Aid Kit Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    3 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided Sofa Bed
  • KITCHEN

    Blender Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Dishwasher Microwave Oven Paper Towels Refrigerator Stovetop
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Barbecue Grill Firepit Garden Outdoor Furniture Porch Or Lanai
  • POOL/SPA

    Hot Tub
  • BATHROOMS

    3 Bathrooms Bathtub Or Shower Hair Dryer Shampoo Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • WORKSPACES

    Desk Desk Chair
  • THINGS TO DO

    Fitness Center
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Arcade/game Room Games Pool Or Billiards Table Smart TV With Cable/satellite Service
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Children's Games Highchair
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 11:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 10

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School District Availability

Review Review

  • Nadine

    Submitted Jul 13, 2025

    Stayed Jul 11, 2025

    Fantastic Hosts!

  • Randy

    Submitted Sep 12, 2022

    Stayed Sep 4, 2022

    Fridge with breakfast muffins and snacks and snacks on the counter. Would stay again when we get a chance. Loved the big tv in the game room. Close to everything and grocery is 2 block away. All amenities needed and stocked well. Parking is a little tight but not a problem if you dont have trucks. Loved the stay.

  • charlene L.

    Submitted Jun 12, 2026

    Stayed Jun 10, 2026

    Great place

  • Evelyn M.

    Submitted Apr 26, 2026

    Stayed Apr 24, 2026

    We had a wonderful stay at this home in Ames, Iowa! The house was very clean and the neighborhood was quiet, friendly, and welcoming. The kids had an absolute blast with the game room in the basement, and the host provided lots of snacks and goodies that they loved. Overall, it was a fun and comfortable place for our family, and we will definitely be back!

  • Kristin R.

    Submitted Apr 13, 2026

    Stayed Apr 10, 2026

    Place was very nice with excellent hospitality and host communication.

  • HelenMari M.

    Submitted Mar 1, 2026

    Stayed Feb 27, 2026

    Extremely welcoming home. Fresh fruit and donuts, milk and cereal and fully stocked coffee area! Cozy environment. Good communication.

  • Mike M.

    Submitted Feb 16, 2026

    Stayed Feb 13, 2026

    We had a great time. The home was just the right size for our two family group. The donuts, snacks and coffee were a really nice touch. We agreed that we would like to stay here again next year for our annual winter reunion. Thank you

  • Heidi B.

    Submitted Feb 2, 2026

    Stayed Jan 30, 2026

    We had a great experience. Gina was easy to get ahold of and very accommodating. We will definitely be staying here again.

  • Beth L.

    Submitted Jan 13, 2026

    Stayed Dec 30, 2025

    Wonderful place to stay for a family

  • Brenda B.

    Submitted Dec 26, 2025

    Stayed Dec 22, 2025

    House was exactly as described. Host communication is excellent! House has everything needed for a getaway, food, extra blankets pillows, plenty of space for larger family, and tv in every room is nice. Would highly recommend.

  • Holly R.

    Submitted Dec 1, 2025

    Stayed Nov 25, 2025

    The house was great for our kids who stayed there. The donuts were a nice touch to welcome them. They'd like to know the brand of mattress in the downstairs bedroom so they can get one. High praise!

  • Chad E.

    Submitted Nov 24, 2025

    Stayed Nov 21, 2025

    The amenities were fun and the house was nice

  • Julie S.

    Submitted Nov 19, 2025

    Stayed Nov 14, 2025

    This house looks small from the outside but has a great amount of space. The hostess is a great communicator - always quick to respond. She also has nice touches - like providing a box of donuts, that was a hit!

  • Noah B.

    Submitted Nov 16, 2025

    Stayed Nov 10, 2025

    Great property, clean, lots of amenities and convenient!

  • Lindsay G.

    Submitted Nov 6, 2025

    Stayed Nov 3, 2025

    This is the best experience we’ve ever had, both with the host and the property! The house is beautiful. The pictures online do not do it justice! The beds are super comfy. There were plenty of snacks and almost every amenity you could think of. Everything was super clean. The host was very quick to respond and was super accommodating to all of our requests! Will definitely be staying here again!!

  • Gail R.

    Submitted Oct 27, 2025

    Stayed Oct 24, 2025

    This place was so perfect for my friends to gather for our Homecoming reunion. Plenty of room, great location, everything we needed and more!!! The host was amazing!!

  • Cindy V.

    Submitted Oct 17, 2025

    Stayed Oct 12, 2025

    The kitchen was amazing! Snacks that the Host left for us, coffee, everything you will need to cook.Felt very at home, quiet neighborhood, game room was great.If we had questions Hist would respond very quickly. We stayed 5 days and would stay again!

  • Shelly V.

    Submitted Sep 10, 2025

    Stayed Sep 7, 2025

    This is a great place to stay no matter what brings you to town! It's a great location, very spacious with so much to do. And has everything you need and more. The host is fantastic, with great communication and genuinely cares to be sure you enjoy the home. I recommend this rental with confidence that you will enjoy it as much as we did.

  • Jimmy R.

    Submitted Sep 2, 2025

    Stayed Aug 29, 2025

    This place was absolutely perfect and had everything we could possibly need. The only downside of renting from Gina is that she sets the bar so high, you’ll start believing all hosts put in the same level of care and effort she does.

  • Catherine M.

    Submitted Jul 11, 2025

    Stayed Jul 9, 2025

    It was a very nice place with lots to do in the gameroom, and lots of treats left by the owner for us to ennoy.

  • Laura B.

    Submitted Jul 11, 2025

    Stayed Jun 23, 2025

    Great place for two families. Loved the game room downstairs, kept the kids busy. Great location, close to Iowa State. It was a great place for us! We will be back!

  • Keith G.

    Submitted Jun 2, 2025

    Stayed May 29, 2025

    Everything was fabulous. Would highly recommend

  • Nicole C.

    Submitted May 5, 2025

    Stayed May 2, 2025

    Quiet. Walk to Mothers pub. Walk to pizza. Owner had many extra items for us.. snacks, milk, cream, fruit. By far the best VRBO as far as owner going over the top!

  • heather h.

    Submitted May 5, 2025

    Stayed Apr 18, 2025

    This property had it all! Clean, comfortable, lots of space to hang out as a family playing games and spending time together. Gina was the most generous host leaving special treats and lots of items to make our stay comfortable … more than at any property I’ve been to.

  • Debbie K.

    Submitted Mar 30, 2025

    Stayed Mar 28, 2025

    A group of women stayed together for Mom‘s weekend at their son’s fraternity. Plenty of beds, showers, mirrors, and extra amenities the host left for us, made it an awesome weekend.

  • Eric R.

    Submitted Mar 6, 2025

    Stayed Mar 3, 2025

    It was great had everything we needed

  • Ashley W.

    Submitted Feb 20, 2025

    Stayed Feb 18, 2025

    Host was super accommodating, great communication and even had snacks for us! Can't wait to stay again! Thank you

  • Kris P.

    Submitted Feb 17, 2025

    Stayed Feb 7, 2025

    Our family had a great time at Seven Oaks then going back to to the VRBO, which has great amenities!! The grandkids lived the air hockey!! Would highly recommend

  • barb t.

    Submitted Jan 6, 2025

    Stayed Jan 4, 2025

    Gina’s place was everything we asked for and more. The game room was awesome kids and grandkids really enjoyed themselves. We all enjoyed all the little extras Gina supplied. We will definitely check to see if her property is available the next time we head to Ames.

  • Jackie G.

    Submitted Dec 31, 2024

    Stayed Dec 19, 2024

    This VRBO ranks at the top for owner communication, hospitality and extra amenities!We were so pleased with our rental. Great communication. The owner has clearly traveled and thought of all the extras to provide renters. (Clean unit, comfy beds, Snacks, welcoming decorations, full coffee bar/hot coco, extra bathroom supplies should you forget anything, and more!)We will book again!Thank you, Gina!

  • Jim S.

    Submitted Dec 12, 2024

    Stayed Nov 27, 2024

    We booked this property for an extended holiday/football weekend, and it worked out perfectly. The property manager, Gina was great with communications, and preparing the property to our needs with a toddler. On arrival, we were very pleasantly surprised by all of the amenities, food, snacks and toiletries that were stocked in the kitchen and throughout the home. The home was clean, well decorated and thought out. The games in the basement were a big hit with everyone. We definitely plan on staying here again in the future.

  • Brandee H.

    Submitted Oct 25, 2024

    Stayed Oct 11, 2024

    My daughter is a freshman at ISU and my mother is partially disabled. We wanted to visit her but have challenges finding places that are comfortable for everyone. Gina was great answering questions about the property and keeping in touch throughout our stay to ensure everything was as expected. My mother has a lot of challenges but was very comfortable and enjoyed her time. My kids never left the basement playing games all weekend long. And this 80s baby never left the arcade table playing all of my favorite games. My family road trips all over the US and have stayed at many VRBOs and I can tell you that Gina is a top-notch host! We were greeted with treats from the bakery. She already had basic essentials in the fridge and milk. As well as fresh fruit, small boxes of cereal, chips/cookies and every variety of coffee and tea you could imagine. I have never had a host be so accommodating. It was a pleasure, and we cannot wait to return. We have 5 years ahead of us as she is going through a Master's program. :-)

  • Leigh D.

    Submitted Sep 17, 2024

    Stayed Sep 13, 2024

    We were visiting for Iowa State's Family Weekend and the house was perfect. Plenty of space, close to campus and the downstairs game room and 75 TV was a hit. Definitely would recommend staying here.

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$338+
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