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Modern 1BR/1BA Chic UrbanRetreat

Vacation home near Iowa State University in Ames

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A modern living room with a dining area, a TV, and a refrigerator.
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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 41152 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Ames, IA
  • Place, Furman Aquatic Center
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Iowa State University
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Main Street Cultural District
    ‪16 min walk‬

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About the neighborhood

Ames

In Ames .Your stay at this Ames vacation home places you within a 10-minute walk of Iowa State University and Furman Aquatic Center. Main Street Cultural District and Farm House Museum are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Furman Aquatic Center - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Iowa State University - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Main Street Cultural District - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Iowa State Center - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Stephens Auditorium - 4 min drive - 1.8 miles

Getting around

  • Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Culver's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Casey's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪El Jefe Authentic Mexican Cuisine - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Great Plains Sauce & Dough Co. - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Modern 1BR/1BA Chic UrbanRetreat

Summary:

Welcome to our chic urban retreat in the heart of Ames, Iowa! This stylish 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom modern oasis is the perfect escape for couples or solo travelers seeking comfort and convenience. With 600 square feet of thoughtfully designed space, this contemporary hideaway boasts a minimalist aesthetic with a touch of warmth.



We can't wait to host you in our Ames, Iowa. Please reach out with any questions. A heads up this Airbnb is part of a duplex, but we ensure you will feel right at home!



The Space:

Welcome to our chic urban retreat in Ames, a thoughtfully designed single level home perfect for your getaway. Your private bedroom features a plush queen bed and room darkening shades for restful sleep. The bathroom includes a relaxing bathtub and essential toiletries. Relax in the inviting living room with comfortable seating and entertainment. The kitchen is fully stocked with modern appliances for easy meal preparation. Enjoy the convenience of climate control and an in unit washer and dryer. Outside, a private garden and backyard await you.



Guest Access:

Guests have exclusive access to this modern six hundred square foot retreat featuring a private bedroom, bathroom, living room, and kitchen. You will enjoy complete privacy, including a private backyard and garden. This duplex also provides a private entrance for your convenience.



The Neighborhood:

Stay at our perfectly located Ames home, just a ten minute walk from the Furman Aquatic Center with its lazy river and slides. Across the street lies Brookside Park, offering basketball courts, volleyball pits, and picnic areas. Our neighborhood provides the ideal balance of recreation and relaxation for your stay.



Getting Around:

Our central location makes exploring Ames easy. We provide free on site and street parking. The CyRide bus system has stops within walking distance, and the Des Moines International Airport is a forty five minute drive away. Whether you drive or use public transit, our retreat is a perfect base for your visit.



Other Things to Note:

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



Interaction with Guests:

We want your stay to be seamless and relaxing. You will enjoy complete privacy, but we are always available to help. Please reach out through the website messaging platform with any questions about the local area or the home, and we will respond as quickly as possible.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Games
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Office

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • One pet total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,152 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
  • Maximum 1 pets
  • 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: 6
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 professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 6. 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 Registration Number 712-210-3025

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Modern 1BR/1BA Chic UrbanRetreat to the airport?

This vacation home is 41.2 mi (52-min drive) away from the Des Moines International Airport (DSM) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Modern 1BR/1BA Chic UrbanRetreat have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

Does Modern 1BR/1BA Chic UrbanRetreat offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Modern 1BR/1BA Chic UrbanRetreat?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Modern 1BR/1BA Chic UrbanRetreat?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Modern 1BR/1BA Chic UrbanRetreat?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Modern 1BR/1BA Chic UrbanRetreat have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Modern 1BR/1BA Chic UrbanRetreat have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Modern 1BR/1BA Chic UrbanRetreat to downtown Ames?

This vacation home is 1.3 mi away from Ames.

Modern 1BR/1BA Chic UrbanRetreat Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 27 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 27 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 27 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 27 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 27 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mattson J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was great! Clean and comfortable. Very cute decor with great amenities. Much nicer than a hotel. Great price.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jessika

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The place was clean and great location
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Allison L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect place to stay for ISU move in!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Steven P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was our 2nd stay at this property. It is clean and comfortable with a nice kitchen if that is important. Check in process is easy with the host checking in with you to see if all is OK. We’re staying again next week!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer G.

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

Cute place, great location!

Very cute 1 bedroom, 1 bath duplex. We were visiting for the weekend and it was perfect for our stay. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kristin V.

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

Great weekend

Came to see our daughter who attends Iowa State over Easter. Plus was we could bring the dog. House is close to everything! Great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Colleen D.

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

Cute little place

This cute little place has everything you need for a weekend or more.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jason F.

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

Wonderful stay in Ames.

I would definitely recommend staying here. It was very clean. The neighborhood was very pleasant and safe. Our host communicated very well and was great to work with. If you are looking for a place to stay in Ames, this would be a great choice.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mary I.

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

Best Place Ever

This little gem is perfect as it is cozy, comfortable and convenient. I will definitely try to stay here again when I'm back in Ames.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Karen P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Here 9 days for National Senior Games golf. What a great little apartment. Everything we needed. Modern and clean. Housing neighborhood across 13th street was an excellent place to walk. Lovely old homes. Visited downtown Main St, such a cute downtown. Thanks for the wonderful stay!!
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Steven P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We found the property very clean and had a well equipped kitchen. The bed was firm, nice bath towels and comfortable furniture in the living room. Although it states it sleeps 4, there is only 1 queen bed and L- shaped couch which could accommodate another person. The only thing I think could improve the property is to update the landscape to make it more inviting. Check-in was easy and accessing the property was easy.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kurt S.

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

Exactly what we hoped for

The property was exactly what we were looking for. Everything was as expected and in wonderful condition.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Max M. or L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
The unit was conveniently located and the pictures were accurate. Unfortunately, there was a strong musty odor to the unit and the three air fresheners plugged in when we arrived did not make it smell better. Hopefully management can correct the issue.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Patricia F.

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

Cozy - modern

Updated decor-like new -cozy perfect for 2. It had everything we needed. Liked on site parking - Clean and close to everything in Ames.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen L.

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

Ideal

This was a perfect property fot ourvisit to Iowa State University. It as clean and well provisioned.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Lisa M.

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

Cute spot in Ames

The duplex is nice and located in a quiet part of Ames. The home is a bit older, but has some nice updates. If you like a firm mattress, you’ll love the bed! We appreciated being able to bring our dog with us as well.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Timothy C.

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

Clean and Convenient

For one or two people, a small, clean and convenient base of operation. Just minutes away from Iowa State and downtown. A good value for the money.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Melissa L.

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

Very nice and modern

Newly remodeled. Very nice unit.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brigid M.

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

Good stay

Once I figured out how to open the front door, everything went smoothly. The person who owns the property communicated well.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joseph L.

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

Perfect Weekend Getaway

I was in Ames for a songwriting workshop with a colleague. This 1 BR efficiency Vrbo was perfect for us. Although there were two of us, the property has a lengthy comfortable couch and and air mattress for an extra person. Full kitchen with plates and cookware. Bathroom was clean and stocked with supplies. Not a huge space, but totally fine for a place to sleep comfortably and cook your own food. Easy access to the community, campus, and downtown. Keyless entry/exit and great communication with host, who was easy to work with. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Pamela

Could not open door
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

lisa c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in
Disliked: Location, listing accuracy

Looks nicer on screen than in reality

The neighborhood wasn't as expected. There were some iffy characters hanging around. The apartment is very small, and there's no air conditioning vent in the bedroom. The apartment needs a dehumidifier because it smells musty and mildewy. The most aggravating thing is the super loud central air. Also, there were expired cooking oil and some other food items in the kitchen cabinets. Please dispose of them because you don't want your guests to get sick. In addition, please fix the broken kitchen cabinet door.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Jennifer S.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy
Pros:Recently refinished Nice interior design Appreciated full kitchen The house looked very clean but didn't smell cleanCons:The house has an odd unpleasant smell. It was so strong that my CPAP still smells like it a week later.The mattress, pillows, and sheets are all very stiff. The mattress crinkles because it's covered in plastic. I ended up sleeping on the couch.Also, the hand soap has a very strong unpleasant smell like potpourri. I had to wash my hands with different soap to get rid of the smell. I reached out to the property manager and property manager's assistant multiple times without reply or just an automatically generated reply message. One of my concerns was about a car being parked in the driveway and me being unable to park at the property. I tried messaging through the app, phone call, text messaging, and got no reply. Property manager did not contact me until after I had already left. I would never stay there again or recommend it to anyone else.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Chris H.

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

Nicely updated with all we needed.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kristye C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

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