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Douglas Ave Flat

Vacation home near Iowa State University in Ames

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Smart TV
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Dining
Interior
1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Ames, IA
  • Place, Main Street Cultural District
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Octagon Center for the Arts
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Iowa State University
    ‪4 min drive‬

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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 Cinemark Ames Movies 12 are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Main Street Cultural District - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Octagon Center for the Arts - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Iowa State University - 4 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Hilton Coliseum - 4 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Stephens Auditorium - 4 min drive - 2.0 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Culver's - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Casey's - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Great Plains Sauce & Dough Co. - ‬5 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.

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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

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • 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

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

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

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
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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Douglas Ave Flat Ames
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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. 33 out of 41 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 41 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 41 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 41 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 41 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The room was just as advertised and it is in a great location! It must be very well insulated—we had a couple of unseasonably hot days and the room was still very comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shelly W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location! A lovely spot, enjoyed our stay here vs an expensive hotel on a crowded weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wyatt M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice, thoughtful little studio.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Adam B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice quiet location close to everything
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Brian P.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location greatHallway grossNeeds a deep clean. Good for the price
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Margie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host was very helpful and informative. The place was exactly as described. It was perfect for my husband and I. Great location. Right by downtown. Easy parking and entry. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Caryn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The flat was in excellent condition and welcoming upon arrival. It was nice and quiet and the amenities provided were great. I definitely plan on booking this again in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angela B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic Host

My daughter and I needed a place to stay while completing her ISU orientation. Loved the place, close to campus and convenient for a 1-2 day stay. Host was fantastic! I’d be happy to stay there again in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Kyle H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a nice play to stay for the weekend, sleeping accommodations were adequate, a little difficult to get the pull out mattress set up. Nothing to complain about.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nick R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Weekend stay

Great place for a single person stay for the weekend! Private entrance and designated parking were a huge plus!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Kim G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The apartment is in a historic home. It is a beautiful room with bathroom. Water pressure is good, air conditioning is adequate, very well appointed. The mattress was comfortable. We would stay there again. Only downside is some steep stairs to the room is hard on a couple of old people!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nikhil

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Susan is a great host with a nice property. This is a cozy place that offers ample quiet and privacy.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tammy T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect For A Weekend

This is a cozy flat that is just right for two on a weekend getaway. Amenities were adequate. Access to wifi and the Firestick was a plus. Appreciated the older home feel.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Trish S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Stay

The room was cozy and comfortable. Very cool house in a quiet neighborhood and close to everything. We will definitely stay there next time we are in Ames.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thomas K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

another great football weekend!

Clean and quiet!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Blessed K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thomas K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Football weekend

was perfect for what we needed! very quiet at night and morning! look forward to staying again! Thank You!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Pat R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Farm Progress Show

This location was very close to where I needed to go and the unit itself was very nice. There were stores and places to eat nearby. I enjoyed myself very much.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Nancy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Short stay

Very cozy. Only thing I would change is more lighting in the parking area.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Luz Beatriz R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Samantha R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Outstanding!

I was very impressed by the Host , Susan! She stays on top of everything and she is very efficient and communicating.The place is absolutely Gorgeous! If you like historical and vintage then you will definitely enjoy staying in this neighborhood. This part of ames iowa is definitely a historical attraction and there are plenty of things to do here
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sheila S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Ames Spot

I was traveling alone and the studio was exactly what I wanted for my trip. Close to Main Street shops and busses. Check in/out was a breeze. Communication was great. The water pressure in the shower was the BEST! Especially after a hot summer day. The doors can be a little tricky, but I got the hang of it guickly. Loved my stay!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barry M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfortable and Pleasant

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