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5 Bed 2 Bath/Modern Large Home

Vacation home near Iowa State University in Ames

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior
Dining
Interior

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 121445 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym

Explore the area

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Ames, IA
  • Place, Iowa State University
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Jack Trice Stadium
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Main Street Cultural District
    ‪7 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Ames

In Ames .You'll find Iowa State University and Reiman Gardens within 3 miles (5 km) of this vacation home. Farm House Museum and Stephens Auditorium are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Iowa State University - 1 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Jack Trice Stadium - 5 min drive - 4.4 miles
  • Main Street Cultural District - 7 min drive - 6.3 miles
  • Adventureland - 36 min drive - 44.4 miles
  • Iowa State Fairgrounds - 39 min drive - 44.4 miles

Getting around

  • Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪7 Brew Coffee - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪El Patio Bar & Grill - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Le's Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Perfect Games - ‬8 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.

5 Bed 2 Bath/Modern Large Home

Summary:

Welcome to our spacious 5-bed, 2-bath retreat in Ames! Perfect for group trips, our modern home offers an open layout for socializing, cozy bedrooms for relaxation, and a fully equipped kitchen. Enjoy outdoor patio and convenient amenities like Wi-Fi and laundry facilities. The living room features cozy seating arrangements, perfect for movie nights or catching up with family. Close to attractions, it's an ideal base for your Ames adventure!



The Space:

Hey there! Check out our awesome Ames retreat, it's a great spot for groups or families. The living and dining area is super open, perfect for hanging out. The living room has comfy seating too. The kitchen is fully equipped with all the modern stuff. You can chill out on the outdoor patio. Plus, there's a laundry area and free garage parking. It's a fantastic place for families and groups to enjoy!



Guest Access:

Guests have access to the entire house: four bedrooms, two bathrooms, living room, dining area, and kitchen. Enjoy the outdoor patio, garden/backyard, and free garage parking. Amenities include a laundry facilities, and wireless internet.



The Neighborhood:

Parking Reminder

To help keep our neighborhood safe and family-friendly, please park only on the south side of the street when using street parking. Be sure not to block driveways, mailboxes, or sidewalks.



Many children in the neighborhood ride their bikes and use the sidewalks daily. Blocking the sidewalk may force them to ride in the street, creating a safety concern. We kindly ask all guests to be mindful of where they park and help keep sidewalks clear and accessible for everyone.



Other Things to Note:

Pets are welcome with a $250 pet fee per stay.



Interaction with Guests:

I'm here to help make your stay in Ames fantastic! I'm generally available via the platform messaging system or email. I aim to respond to any inquiries within a few hours, but usually much faster. Feel free to reach out if you need anything at all during your stay, whether it's recommendations for local attractions or help with the house. I want you to feel right at home!

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Office

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • One pet total (up to 20 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Single level property
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Water park
  • Theme park 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)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,445 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 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

Rules

Pet Fee: $250 per stay. Pets must be disclosed and approved before arrival. Failure to notify us of a pet will result in a $500 unauthorized pet f...

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 20 lbs per pet)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Note from host: Charge may apply

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 15
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
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. Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 15. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

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Frequently asked questions

How close is 5 Bed 2 Bath/Modern Large Home to the airport?

This vacation home is 43 mi (53-min drive) away from the Des Moines International Airport (DSM) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does 5 Bed 2 Bath/Modern Large Home have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

Does 5 Bed 2 Bath/Modern Large Home offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at 5 Bed 2 Bath/Modern Large Home?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at 5 Bed 2 Bath/Modern Large Home?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at 5 Bed 2 Bath/Modern Large Home?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does 5 Bed 2 Bath/Modern Large Home have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does 5 Bed 2 Bath/Modern Large Home have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is 5 Bed 2 Bath/Modern Large Home to downtown Ames?

This vacation home is 3.9 mi away from Ames.

5 Bed 2 Bath/Modern Large Home Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 26 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 26 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 26 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 26 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alyssa C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a great house!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was perfect to spend Christmas with family in Ames
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property! Really nice and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tami a.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was perfect for our family trip to cheer on the Cyclones! The host had amazing communication which was so appreciated!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charlene M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was clean and beautifully decorated.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christine S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host was very quick to respond to our reservation and inquires!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Reagan S.

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

Recent Stay

We really enjoyed staying here! If we are ever back in the area, we plan on staying here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Mindy B.

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

Nice house for weekend getaway with family

Clean house, nice neighborhood, nice furnishings
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dino B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice and spacious enjpyed it. Little to no nightlife in the tow. But the house was great!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Justin R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property was clean and well kept. Only downfall was no on-site grill. Kitchen was fine but could use more storage containers for leftover food.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rita M.

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

Family friendly

Beautifully decorated, comfortable, comfy beds, ALL appliances worked! Great location to University of Iowa and shopping. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer T.

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

Jennifer T.

Very clean home in a wonderful location! Highly recommend staying here with your family! Every bed was so comfortable too!!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eric R.

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

Clean

Had everything we needed
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rus P.

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

Great Visit

A+
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stacie D.

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

Great family weekend!

Great location and great place to get together with family for a home game! Three private bedrooms and a basement with lots of room for people to sleep. Bathroom space is somewhat limited for a large group but overall a very clean, nice place to stay. Would stay again for sure :)
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle J.

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

Great for a small group!

Clean home and convenient location. Beds for 10, but living space is a little small for a group this size, e.g. kitchen table only had four chairs. Minimal kitchen untensils/pots/pans, so if you plan on cooking you may want to bring a few things.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Tonya H.

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

Good week

It was easy to find, easy to access the property. The basement bedroom was alil scary. The upstairs bedrooms were nice and beds were comfortable. Limited cooking utensils and pots and pans, plenty of plates, cups and such. Plenty of towels and blankets. Was a pretty good overall stay for us for the week.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Mary N.

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

Quiet Neighborhood

Sam was great to work with. He replied to our concerns quickly. We were able to use the garage and that was a nice plus. We had eight people staying and plently of beds available-be aware there are only two bathrooms and one is located in the master bedroom. Wish there was a larger dining room table. All in all the place was very clean and we enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Linda W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

College reunion

Nice place for reunion of 5 college friends. It was nice to have a bed for each of us. However, 2 of the beds were in an unfinished basement, basically a big open space. It would be very helpful if there was a bathroom (or at least a powder room) there. While the listing was technically correct, it was a little misleading saying there are 5 beds.. Overall, we had a great stay as the main floor was well furnished. Nice walk to nearby coffee shop.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Mary S.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

Caution

No problem with check in process however once we arrived - the home had not been cleaned and no clean bedding. We talked with the overnight contact who said they would send a house cleaner but not for 45 minutes & it was 11:00pm or we could go to another Vrbo with not enough beds. Neither option worked for our large group. We asked for a refund for our two nights as we had to make other arrangements. We were only refunded for one night.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Steve S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
Outside of home, trees and borders were terribly overgrown and sidewalks were in very bad shape. Inside, house was OK. Generally clean, but the furniture and beds are rough. Don't try using the coffee table. Glass top, not secured on an incredibly flimsy base. Everyone complained about their beds being incredibly uncomfortable. Sheets were very old and pilled flannel sheets. Kitchen was ok and had enough for our needs, but the worst kuerig machine i've ever used. But worst, we booked this house at what I would consider a reasonable price for what and where it is (a decent drive from campus). However, it was a football weekend, and once ALL OTHER vrbo's were sold out, the owner then told use that we would have to pay 3x what we booked it for or he would cancel the reservation. I reached out to VRBO, they stated he claimed it was a software problem on his end, which we all know is 100% false. He pulled a bait and switch and left us with no options but to overpay for a subpar rental. Avoid this property owner as he has no integrity. I'm assuming i'm not the first person he's pulled this with.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

2/10 Terrible

CAROLINE W.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

david c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024