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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior
1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Dining
Combined shower/tub, hair dryer, towels, soap
Reviews
9.6

Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning

Explore the area

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Ames, IA
  • Popular LocationMain Street Cultural District1 min walk
  • Popular LocationIowa State University4 min drive
  • Popular LocationJack Trice Stadium5 min drive
  • AirportDes Moines, IA (DSM-Des Moines Intl.)46 min drive

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$496 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 7 - Jun 8
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About the neighborhood

Ames

On lake.Within a 5-minute walk of this Ames vacation home, you'll find Main Street Cultural District and Octagon Center for the Arts. Iowa State University and Hilton Coliseum are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Main Street Cultural District - 1 min walk
  • Iowa State University - 4 min drive
  • Stephens Auditorium - 4 min drive
  • Hilton Coliseum - 4 min drive
  • Jack Trice Stadium - 5 min drive

Getting around

  • Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's - 10 min walk
  • Chick-Fil-A - 12 min walk
  • Culver's - 13 min walk
  • Casey's General Store - 12 min walk
  • Panera Bread - 13 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

Douglas Ave Flat

Located in the historic district of Ames this charming 2nd floor studio apt is warm and cozy. Lots of natural light and a full kitchen! Your own garage to park in. Two blocks from Main Street with shopping, bars, and a market.

Property manager

Susan Hurd

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby

Work spaces

  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Water park on site
  • Basketball nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

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

General

  • 1 unit

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

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.
  • Note from host: You will need to bring all baby items

Important information

You need to know

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 and a first aid kit
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Douglas Ave Flat to the airport?

This vacation home is 39.8 mi (46-min drive) away from the Des Moines International Airport (DSM) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Douglas Ave Flat have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

Does Douglas Ave Flat offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Douglas Ave Flat?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Douglas Ave Flat?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Douglas Ave Flat?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Douglas Ave Flat have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Douglas Ave Flat have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Douglas Ave Flat to downtown Ames?

This vacation home is 0.4 mi away from Ames.

Douglas Ave Flat Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 17 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 17 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 17 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 17 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 17 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Blessed K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing Getaway
This was a relaxing and calm get away. We were a 5-7 minute walk from downtown so that was nice. We had all the amenities we needed and we had an allocated place to park.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Nancy S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Short stay
Very cozy. Only thing I would change is more lighting in the parking area.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth W., Boston, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Terrific spot!
There is a lot of alrdy-chipped and currently-chipping paint in this unit (at the moment at least). Host assured me that since it's a rental they have to pass strict inspections yearly, so I wasn't worried about harmful stuff as a result. :) Several of the windows are SUPER stuck in the heart of winter (early Feb), but at least one worked easily, which was all I needed to lower the temperature. :) A key thing to know if you're sensitive to temperature, is that the Thermostat is controlled from the first floor where a (I assume permanent) tenant lives; you msg the host in the Vrbo app to get any adjustments made. I sort of doubt there are separate temperature controls for each of the bldg's several units though, so it is probably the case that you can't really get settings too far off the norm. Personally I like/need it on the extreme cold side (I run a setting of 61 F at home), but that's just me, and in the winter at least the window solution worked great. :) The only other thing to mention is that, due to the multiple units and especially the resident downstairs, there ARE Quiet Hours listed in the physical welcome booklet in the unit, that weren't in the online listing at all (at least when I booked my stay). This, like the temperature, is probably not a problem at all for most ppl, but I'm a night owl (at home my waking hours often look something like 6pm to 10am) and pacing from midnight to 3am was noticed due to the creeky floorboards heh. All that being said the host is awesome - very friendly and responded almost immediately every single time I typed a msg on the Vrbo app - and the unit is awesome as well! Btw the second bed mentioned on the listing is a trundle, which the host will ask if you want after you book. Fantastic price, perfect location, and everything I needed (tv, microwave, fridge, freezer) made my trip a joy. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!!
Stayed 11 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Luz Beatriz R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Highly recommended!
We really loved this place! Stayed for a week visiting family and friends mid-winter. It was clean and cozy, had all the essentials needed for a comfortable stay and so conveniently located! Walking distance to Main Street diners, pubs, restaurants and shops; supermarket, post office, bus stop etc. Plus, host was super attentive and responsive. Will definitely stay there again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

John K., Clarkston, MI

Liked: Cleanliness
Quick visit to see our cyclone!
I popped into town for a quick visit to see our ISU sophomore son and this was perfect for me. A little off campus - quiet - which was great!. The room was spacious and I loved the kitchenette area. I'll use again for sure if coming by myself. It would be a little tight if I was sharing the space with my husband and other son. And it was VERY reasonably priced!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Barry M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfortable and Pleasant
Well-located, comfortable, clean, cheerful and well-appointed. Susan was very responsive.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Don D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Short visit to Ames
The property had all the essentials. A compact space but well-appointed, clean, and had a comfortable bed. Good location that is close to ISU and main street.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Theresa W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice Stay for short visit
Pros: The property manager got back to me right away. Nicely decorated Vrbo-like the pictures. Easy check-in and out. Comfy bed, clean. Near Duff street which is a main street in Ames. Convenient. Amazon Firestick worked great and could watch TV from bed. Super Quiet. Great Parking. Cons: This is a huge old house converted into Vrbo's--I had room 708 which is upstairs using a narrow hallway that is not lit at night. (No motion lights either) My college son walked me upstairs using the lights from our phones. From a security standpoint and as a single traveler, not the best. Also, the lock to the room could easily be busted into. I (as a single traveler) did not feel safe with the latch and door lock that was on there. The bathroom was very clean and I appreciated the soft towels--but it is small. I'm short so I was fine, but my 6'3" son laughed because it was too small for him. Overall, great stay for the 2 nights I had. Thank you!!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tausha C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great little spot in Ames
This is a good spot for anyone wanting to experience Ames. The host is wonderful, and communicates well.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michelle D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Everything you need
I stayed here for 5 weeks and had a great experience! The space has everything you need and the host is always quick to respond to any questions.
Stayed 33 nights in Nov 2021