Serene rural accommodations minutes away from Ames and Iowa State University

Ames, Iowa
$588 avg/night
Minimum Stay 1 Nights
Bed 4

Bed

Bath 4

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 16

Max Sleeps

Night 1 nights

Min Stay

Loya's Little House B&B sits on 12 acres of Grandad's Farm just north of Des Moines and Ames, Iowa. The beautiful four bedroom, four bath house is surrounded by landscaped gardens and flowing water features. Our two farms have a total of 5 miles of trails to explore. Access to the river for kayaking or canoeing is available on site, one mile north, and one mile south. Families can use the big, fully equipped kitchen for preparing meals. The house also includes lovely furnishings and original artwork. By booking the entire house, guests have exclusive access to the house's common living areas. Our place is good for families (with kids) and big groups.

Guests will have access to the entire main level of the house and the extra room above the conference room. They also have access to the front patio, the two decks, and the paver patio with a dual barbecue grill outside the kitchen. The property also provides three large lawns with various lawn games available and hiking trails through tall grass prairies. These trails also have 50 active bluebird boxes. A great spot for birdwatchers!

This property does not charge any hidden fees. We only ask guests to clean up the kitchen before they leave (fill and start the dishwasher) and to take empty cans and bottles with them. We do all the stripping of the beds and laundry. We guarantee this property has no hidden cameras.

While the innkeepers are on site, they do not share any living quarters with guests and are available for questions and assistance as needed.

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  • Feature Features
  • Map Map
  • School District Availability
  • Review Review

Feature Features

  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • DINING

    Breakfast Available For A Fee Dining Table
  • SAFETY

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

    4 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Composting Local Artist Showcase Non-plastic Coffee Stirrers Available Recycling Uses Some LED Lighting
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee/tea Maker Dishwasher Electric Kettle Kitchen Island Microwave Oven Refrigerator Spices Stovetop
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Near Laundromat Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Barbecue Grill Firepit Garden Outdoor Furniture Patio
  • POOL/SPA

    Sauna
  • BATHROOMS

    4 Bathrooms Bathtub Or Shower Hair Dryer Jetted Bathtub Shampoo Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Cycling Nearby Ecotours Nearby Farming Classes Fishing Nearby Fitness Facilities Nearby Hiking Nearby Hunting Nearby Kayak On Site Sledding Nearby Swimming Nearby Water Park Nearby Water Sports Equipment Water Tubing Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Books DVD Player Games Music Library Smart TV With Cable/satellite Service
  • LIVING SPACES

    Dining Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Children's Books Children's Dinnerware Children's Games Children's Toys Highchair Playground
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    In A Rural Location Near A Hospital On The River
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Change Of Bedsheets (on Request) Change Of Towels (on Request) Chef Housekeeping (on Request) Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 03:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 12:00 PM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 16

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School District Availability

Review Review

  • Lisa T.

    Submitted May 12, 2026

    Stayed May 8, 2026

    The accommodations were very nice! For our group, it turned out not to have enough private bedrooms! Also, the toilets are VERY low and a bit difficult to use! However, the location was very good and the kitchen was well stocked!

  • Sam M.

    Submitted Nov 3, 2025

    Stayed Oct 31, 2025

    The hosts were very welcoming. Loya's B&B was the perfect size for our large group. We would definitely stay again.

  • Laura V.

    Submitted Sep 8, 2025

    Stayed Aug 29, 2025

    We enjoyed the home, gardens and artwork immensely. There is plenty of seating inside and out, and the kitchen is very well stocked for any cooking plans you might have.

  • Russ J.

    Submitted Aug 24, 2025

    Stayed Aug 21, 2025

    This was a wonderful location and all things about this house was very good. It’s a wonderful venue different than many others being in a wooded area.

  • Pam K.

    Submitted Jul 2, 2025

    Stayed Jun 30, 2025

    Thank you for opening your property to us. It was the perfect location for our chapter FFA officers to bond, develop leadership skills and plan activities for the upcoming year. There were plenty of bedrooms, beds and bathrooms for our large group. We enjoyed the beautiful gardens, peaceful location and overall relaxing atmosphere. The artwork throughout the house was an absolute delight. So many beautiful and interesting pieces. Thank you again. Hoping to return in the future.

  • Mike P.

    Submitted Jan 1, 2025

    Stayed Dec 19, 2024

    The hosts were super friendly. The place was perfect, clean, and very organized.

  • Rebecca H.

    Submitted Nov 21, 2024

    Stayed Nov 15, 2024

    Beautiful home with amazing art, space and supplies nestled in the country along a river. Plenty of outdoor activities to be had along with firepit and tables that overlook the countryside. Comfy beds, sauna and fireplace to enjoy our weekend.

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Total

Includes taxes and fees
$588+
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