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700 Douglas Ave, Close to Main Street, Garage!

Vacation home near Iowa State University in Ames

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

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor Space

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

In Ames .Within a 5-minute walk of this Ames vacation home, you'll find Main Street Cultural District and Octagon Center for the Arts. Cinemark Ames Movies 12 and Hilton Coliseum 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

  • ‪Cabin Coffee Co - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Boulder Tap House - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Great Plains Sauce & Dough Co. - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Scooters Coffee - ‬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.

700 Douglas Ave, Close to Main Street, Garage!

Part of the Historic District in Ames, this apartment is charming and cozy. Large living room with big windows and separate bedroom. Full kitchen and bath. Your own garage to park in overnight. Two blocks from downtown.

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Interior
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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Basketball nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Kayaking 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

  • Garden

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Gather used towels
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Please wash dishes, they can be drying in rack.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: Would need to bring own 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.

Property is also known as

700 Douglas Ave Ames
700 Douglas Ave Private vacation home
700 Douglas Ave Private vacation home Ames

Frequently asked questions

How close is 700 Douglas Ave, Close to Main Street, Garage! 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 700 Douglas Ave, Close to Main Street, Garage! have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

Does 700 Douglas Ave, Close to Main Street, Garage! offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at 700 Douglas Ave, Close to Main Street, Garage!?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at 700 Douglas Ave, Close to Main Street, Garage!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at 700 Douglas Ave, Close to Main Street, Garage!?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does 700 Douglas Ave, Close to Main Street, Garage! have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does 700 Douglas Ave, Close to Main Street, Garage! have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is 700 Douglas Ave, Close to Main Street, Garage! to downtown Ames?

This vacation home is 0.4 mi away from Ames.

700 Douglas Ave, Close to Main Street, Garage! Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 33 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 33 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 33 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 33 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 33 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Thomas M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelsey C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place for a stay for 2 in Ames

We visited Ames to see a basketball game, and this charming VRBO near downtown Ames was the perfect home base for our trip! While the house retains its historic character, it's been beautifully maintained and offers all the modern amenities we needed. The layout was surprisingly spacious and comfortable, making it feel much larger than expected. We especially appreciated the well-stocked kitchen, complete with a Keurig and a variety of coffee flavors – a great touch! The smart TV was also a bonus for relaxing after a day out. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a comfortable and convenient stay in Ames!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location

House was as advertised
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alison C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cute older home apartment.

Great place to stay, short walking distance to downtown restaurants, coffee and pubs; comfortable bed, charming older home apartment. Good parking. Communication with host was great. Would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Shara W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great for weekend trip

Appreciated the parking spot in garage and charm of the house. Maybe consider putting in a motion sensor light by front door as it’s pretty dark at night. Overall it’s a lovely place to stay!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Visiting son who attends ISU

The owners were amazing with their communication. The apartment was perfect for a four adult stay. Two slept in living room and two in bedroom. Perfect size so we could all be together. I will stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

mike b.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Place

An older home that comes with many perks that make this place a wise choice.
Stayed 16 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Joseph C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Convenient

Beautiful property. Fantastic location. Nice neighborhood.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alain N.

Liked: Cleanliness

great host

we will use you again next time we are in Ames
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kayleen A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great host and Great location

We enjoyed our stay here. It is a block off Duff, so easy to get in and out. Safe neighborhood with ample parking. We had great communications from the host and the property had one of the best book with information. The house is older, with all the character that goes along with that. But the big three (electrical, plumbing, and heat) were not an issue. The host has plentiful power strips everywhere. The hot water was almost instant and plentiful. And with the snow outside, we were never chilled in the house. As other reviews have said, there are multiple units in this house. The other occupants were not loud, but the walls are super thin. The kitchen for one unit is directly adjacent to the bedroom in this unit and we could hear all their 2am cooking conversations plainly.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

2/10 Terrible

Jenny T.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Ragbri trip to support a family member

It's a charming apartment & perfect for 4 adults to stay. I was clean, great location, and comfortable. Owners were quick to respond if we had any questions. We would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephen D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Close to town

Excellent accommodations close to Main Street and Bandshell Park
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Keith F.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Ames visit

We were led to believe we would have the whole house. The people upstairs were extremely noisy between 10:00 pm and 2:00 am: loud talking, loud music. Turing water off and on. Our place was not very clean and the kitchen lacked basic cooking items. Not even pot holders. The garage needed swept out.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeff G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Comfortable Apartment

The self check in and out was very easy, and worked exactly as described. The bed was wonderfully comfortable and I slept better than at home. The kitchen seemed to be stocked with everything essential. The neighborhood was quiet, and conveniently located to downtown and to our friend's house. I would stay there again when we come to Ames.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian B.

Cute and homey

Great place to stay. It had everything we needed, but was not the cleanest place we have stayed in.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Suzy S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Douglas Stay

I had a lovely stay and the bay window was the perfect setting for crafting with a friend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Samantha S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Charming, Close to Historic Downtown

This was a wonderful property to stay at. It was centrally licated for our needs in a suburban setting. The place was vlean and had all the necessary items I needed for the stay. The check in process was wonderful and the host was very communicative. I would recommend this place to anyone staying in Ames.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dan H., Sioux Falls, SD, USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Great communication and service

Thanks for the friendly and professional service. Outstanding communication.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Garrett S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location and well equipped apartment

Centrally located but quiet neighborhood. Great place to have for an extended visit to Ames. Very responsive owner and well furnished apartment
Stayed 12 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

S P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Location-location

Can’t say enough about the ease of this location and the convenience of property parking. We had two cars and only needed to park one night on the street. Short walk to downtown , lovely Duff park, grocery store or their awesome library. Our host was easy to communicate with and the accommodations were spacious. The high ceilings certainly offered an open feeling and the AC units along with ceiling fan made temp control very easy as it changed often during our stay. Being an older home, it was easy to hear other guests arriving , departing or moving around their apartments. This didn’t bother us or affect our sleep. We considered it a characteristic of this older home.
Stayed 11 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

D K.

Liked: Cleanliness

College

This place was just what we needed. We were in town to bring our son to college. Our visit was quick. The bed was comfy. Had everything that we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marj L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quant and homey with a touch of history! Not fancy, but really cute!

Overall very good! A great shower!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Aaron B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great!

Great communication. Clean and easy to access.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Suzy S.

Historical Ames

Fabulous location. Susan was very helpful and easy to communicate with. Cute place and definitely would stay there again. Wonderful experience.
Stayed 19 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Diana M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Historic Gem

This place is in a great location just minutes walking distance to historic downtown Ames, It is on a quite street in a friendly neighborhood. Will definitely rent next time I am in town!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2021