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Tranquil Home in Beautiful Setting

Vacation home near Iowa State University in Ames

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV
Outdoor dining
Game room
Dining

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Hot Tub
  • Dryer
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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

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About the neighborhood

Ames

In Ames .A stay at this vacation home places you within half a mile (1 km) of Ada Hayden Heritage Park and 3 miles (5 km) of Iowa State University. Veenker Memorial Golf Course and Main Street Cultural District are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Iowa State University - 4 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Main Street Cultural District - 5 min drive - 2.4 miles
  • Hilton Coliseum - 7 min drive - 3.2 miles
  • Stephens Auditorium - 8 min drive - 3.7 miles
  • Jack Trice Stadium - 8 min drive - 3.9 miles

Getting around

  • Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Casey's - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Cabin Coffee Co - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪B-Bops - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬14 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.

Tranquil Home in Beautiful Setting

Conveniently located within walking distance of Walmart, several restaurants, and beautiful Ada Hayden Park, it offers quick, easy access to well-traveled streets, while remaining tucked away off the beaten path for quiet and privacy.

The property is legally a duplex. This listing consists of the entire main level of the house plus a bonus bedroom, half bath, and laundry room in the lower level. The other "half" of the duplex is the remainder of the lower level, and has its own private entrance and full-time, wonderful, quiet tenant. You likely never would know anyone was there!

This space has been modernly decorated throughout, and includes a living room with seating for 9, a spacious kitchen with a dining table with seating for 8 and counter seating for 2, four bedrooms and 1.5 bathrooms.

Each bedroom comes equipped with a queen bed and TV. Three of the bedrooms are on the main level, and one is on the lower level.

This house sleeps 9:

Bedroom 1: Queen (x2)
Bedroom 2: Queen (x2)
Bedroom 3: Queen (x2)
Bedroom 4: Queen (x2)
Portable Mattress: (x1) Best for children

In the summer, you can fire up the grill and enjoy outdoor dining on the back deck, where you can relax and take in the peaceful and spacious .80 acre back yard with the beautiful woodsy view!

Our newest amenity is a stimulating sensation! Bring your bathing suit and plan to treat yourself to a soak in our outdoor 6-person inflatable hot tub! It is tucked in the hidden oasis of our back yard cabana, so it is ultra private and can be enjoyed year-round! Sink inside and let the jets heat and massage you as the bubbles float your worries away!

This house includes driveway parking for three cars. Street parking is available for overflow.

RIDING:
1 block to the nearest CyRide stop

DRIVING:
Hilton Coliseum: 11 minutes
Jack Trice Stadium: 12 minutes
Mary Greeley Medical Center: 7 minutes
Ada Hayden Heritage Park: 3 minutes

We want you to have a FABULOUS time during your stay, and would be disappointed if you didn't! That stated, please know before booking that this is NOT a party house. We respect our neighbors and our house, and we ask that our guests do, too. Please let us know when you book that this fits with your plans. Thank you very much!

For the safety and security of our guests, this house is protected by an ADT security system. It includes two exterior cameras, but, for your privacy, no interior cameras.

We are a certified location with the Iowa Office to Combat Human Trafficking.

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Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

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

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: Decor & small creek hazardous for small children.

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether 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 private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.

Frequently asked questions

How close is Tranquil Home in Beautiful Setting to the airport?

This vacation home is 42 mi (50-min drive) away from the Des Moines International Airport (DSM) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Tranquil Home in Beautiful Setting have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

Does Tranquil Home in Beautiful Setting offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Tranquil Home in Beautiful Setting?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Tranquil Home in Beautiful Setting?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Tranquil Home in Beautiful Setting?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Tranquil Home in Beautiful Setting have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Tranquil Home in Beautiful Setting have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Tranquil Home in Beautiful Setting to downtown Ames?

This vacation home is 2.5 mi away from Ames.

Tranquil Home in Beautiful Setting Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 14 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 14 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 14 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

david k.

Liked: Cleanliness
CYHawk weekend with lots of TV viewing and grilling on deck: tailgating at the house! SUper comfortable beds, well stocked kitchen. Lots of room. HIghly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shannon V.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had a great friends weekend for an Iowa State football game! The home was clean, and we appreciated the treats the host supplied! Would stay again! Everything we wanted was just a short Uber ride away, and the neighborhood was safe and quiet!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary C., North Redington Beach

Liked: Cleanliness

Senior Nationals stay in Aimes

This was no doubt the best VRBO experience we have had. Host Gina provided an array of welcoming items including milk, juices, fruit, donuts and bathroom amenities! The residence met all our expectations and the communication with Gina was excellent. Nearby grocers and restaurants made it even better.10 out 10! Thanks for hosting our family.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Kate K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Unexpected tenant living in basement

Was not aware that there was a tenant living in the basement of the property- We did not see them but at night was loud til after midnight with TV noise. Noise was right above bedroom and made it hard to sleep. Because we travel with our four children it made me uncomfortable knowing there was a tenant and i was on alert more when my kids went outside. Hot tub is not able to fit six adults - maybe 3. There is no seating in the hot tub - see picture. Dirty pots/pans in cupboard. Overall clean and accommodating, nice neighborhood close to many amenities. Ames is a beautiful small city and nice place to visit.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melisa G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Read the listing

We loved everything!! Don’t be like me though, read the listing don’t just look at the pictures. We were surprised to find there’s a tenant downstairs, separate unit. When I went back to read the listing it was in there. My bad! But it ended up being fine! Loved the coffee, breakfast items, so thoughtful and the home was everything we needed! Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

MIKE A.

Liked: Cleanliness

A great family week

Fantastic space for entertainment! Immacculate. Well-stocked kitchen with good amenities. Used this space for a no-host Holiday, and it worked perfectly, allowing family members from out of state a homey place to stay, without pressuring the Ames residents to host at their house. Easy access to restaurants, groceries, gas, and shopping. 10/10 would recommend!"
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynnett B., Williamsburg, KS

Liked: Cleanliness

Football weekend

Traveled from Kansas for the KSU v ISU football game. It was a fantastic place to stay while up for the weekend. We tailgated in the warmth of the house instead of the freezing temperatures. Everything we could need to help out was there! They have thought of everything. Fantastic home and host. We would stay again if in Ames.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Clean and Thoughtfully-Prepared Property

Comfortable and convenient location for our family’s needs. It was lovely having a sound machine in every room, and the host thoughtfully provided welcome fruit and snacks.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great home!

It was a perfect stay. Very clean, lots of things for comfort provided.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

John S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Work

Needed a place to stay while working at Barilla very nice clean place will definitely book again
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tami a.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cheering on the Cyclones

We were so happy with this house and had great communication with Gina. We loved the little special touches!! Our family will definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Catherine M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great spot!

Great house, super clean, well set up, comfortable beds, nice outdoor deck and back yard and very thoughtful in welcoming details upon arrival. Thanks for sharing your home with us, we will definitely be back!!!!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nick H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Super clean and bright

The house was clean and updated. We really enjoyed the house and will plan to rent again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sharon S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice place

Nice place to relax and spend time with family.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022