The Fox Den

Ames, Iowa

$90 avg/night Minimum Stay 2 Nights

Overview

Bed

Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Max Sleeps

2 nights

Min Stay

Description

A perfect wooded hideaway for someone who enjoys the stillness of nature & the chance to see foxes, deer, woodchuck, turkeys & more, while enjoying easy access to all the fun Ames has to offer! The Fox Den is a cozy efficiency apartment in a duplex nestled at the end of a cul-de-sac, just a short walk to downtown Ames (the library, post office, grocery store, main street shopping, farmers market, city parks, bus line & more), a brief drive to campus, many tasty restaurants, and easy access to highway 35.

The space:
Although this efficiency apartment is in a basement, the large windows keep the apartment feeling open and spacious. There is a stovetop, microwave and toaster for cooking your own meals, as well as a 3/4 fridge. You'll also have access to wireless internet, a patio, fire pit and hot tub. At night, the path to and from the apartment is well lit for safe access. We specifically constructed the space with noise canceling features, but you may still hear guests above if there is someone staying in the upper portion of the duplex.

This property is a duplex with two units. This listing is in the basement, and includes a bed/living area, a kitchenette, a private bathroom, a shared laundry room, and shared outdoor 4-person hot tub with jets. The second unit (Downtown Ames Peaceful Getaway) is a 2 bedroom 1 bath unit on the main level. Neither unit has access to the other's space. The only shared area is the laundry room.

Features
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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 Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
BEDROOM

1 Bedroom Bed Sheets Provided
GENERAL

Energy-saving Switches Uses Some LED Lighting
KITCHEN

Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Electric Kettle Microwave Paper Towels Refrigerator Stovetop Toaster
LAUNDRY

Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
PARKING

Onsite Parking
INTERNET

Free WiFi
OUTDOORS

Barbecue Grill Firepit Garden Outdoor Furniture Patio
POOL/SPA

Hot Tub
BATHROOMS

Hair Dryer Shampoo Shower Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
WORKSPACES

Desk Desk Chair
LANGS SPOKEN

English
ENTERTAINMENT

Smart TV
CLIMATE CONTROL

Air Conditioning Heating
FAMILY FRIENDLY

Children's Dinnerware Highchair Travel Crib
SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

Iron/ironing Board
SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

If You Have Requests For Specific Accessibility Needs, Please Contact The Property Using The Information On The Reservation Confirmation Received After Booking. No Elevators Smoke-free Property Upper Floors Accessible By Stairs Only

Check-in : 04:00 PM Check-out : 11:00 AM

No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed

Max occupancy : 2

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Review

Carol
Submitted Sep 2, 2025

Stayed Aug 29, 2025

Really appreciated communication and every effort to serve our needs.
Patrick M.
Submitted Aug 11, 2025

Stayed Aug 3, 2025

Perfect fit for me. Very clean. Great value. Just know going in, this is a small efficiency basement apartment, so low ceiling and occasionally footsteps above. Not sure what part of the house i was under, but not a problem for the few times i heard anything. Host was ready to please, would stay again. Bring all of your web TV sign ins like netflix, hulu ect.
cynthia h.
Submitted May 26, 2025

Stayed May 23, 2025

Excellent except would have been nice to have. coffee for Kuerig
Angela T.
Submitted Oct 24, 2024

Stayed Oct 18, 2024

The Fox Den was a nice place to stay, clean and was as described in the ad. Would definitely stay here again.
Aaron H.
Submitted Sep 7, 2024

Stayed Sep 3, 2024

Good neighborhood
Eric U.
Submitted Aug 28, 2024

Stayed Jun 28, 2024

Great spot in the back of the neighborhood. I stayed for the summer for lab work at Iowa State. Really great landing spot and would definitely recommend.