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Craftsmen Style Home near campus and downtown

2.0 star property
Vacation home near Iowa State University in Ames

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Microwave, oven, stovetop, dishwasher
Exterior
4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Smart TV, video games
Dining

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Ames, IA
  • Place, Main Street Cultural District
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Iowa State University
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Hilton Coliseum
    ‪11 min walk‬

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About the neighborhood

Ames

In Ames .Within a 15-minute walk of the vacation home, you'll find Main Street Cultural District and Hilton Coliseum. Brunnier Art Museum and Iowa State Center are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Main Street Cultural District - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Iowa State University - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Hilton Coliseum - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Iowa State Center - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Stephens Auditorium - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

  • Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 61 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Culver's - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪El Jefe - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Casey's - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬15 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.

Craftsmen Style Home near campus and downtown

The whole group will enjoy easy access to everything from this centrally located place. Iowa State University, Campustown, Jack Trice, or Hilton Coliseum are all within 1 mile walking distance from here. Only a short distance to the north both Brookside park and Furman aquatic center can be found. Historic downtown Ames is not too far away where you can find restaurants, shops, and businesses.

Originally built in 1914 this historic yet modern home features beautiful craftsmen style wood work with updated features. At 2,225 sq. ft. this 4 bedroom, 1.5 bath home offers all the amenities, fully functional kitchen, main floor laundry and 2 car detached garage.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video games

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

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)

Policies

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
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 professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Frequently asked questions

How close is Craftsmen Style Home near campus and downtown to the airport?

This vacation home is 41.9 mi (61-min drive) away from the Des Moines International Airport (DSM) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Craftsmen Style Home near campus and downtown?

As of Dec 11, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Craftsmen Style Home near campus and downtown on Dec 14, 2025 start from $189.0, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Craftsmen Style Home near campus and downtown have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

Does Craftsmen Style Home near campus and downtown offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Craftsmen Style Home near campus and downtown?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

Is there free parking at Craftsmen Style Home near campus and downtown?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Craftsmen Style Home near campus and downtown have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Craftsmen Style Home near campus and downtown have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Craftsmen Style Home near campus and downtown to downtown Ames?

This vacation home is 1 mi away from Ames.

Reviews

Craftsmen Style Home near campus and downtown Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 8 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 8 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 8 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 8 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 8 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jason l.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Molly E., Iowa

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dawn L.

Liked: Cleanliness
We came for my daughter's sorority weekend and football game. Great layout, location and very clean. Just what we needed for a super fun weekend!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carole B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great property, excellent host!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kayla L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Ames House

We had a great time in Ames for our dance competition. The house was super close to Stephens auditorium and was everything we needed!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay

Stayed with four friends for a basketball game; had a great/comfortable time, no complaints :)
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly C., Lake Zurich, IL

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Accomodations

The property was very well maintained craftsman home. Plenty of room to hang out with our Iowa State students and of course feed them. House was very close to campus that our students actually walked over to us! Can’t recommend enough!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Molly E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great!

Close to campus and plenty of room
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024