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The Modern Flats of Ames

Property class: 3.5
3.5-star apartment near Iowa State University

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Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

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Ames, IA
  • Place, Iowa State University
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Jack Trice Stadium
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Stephens Auditorium
    ‪6 min drive‬

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  • Sleeps 2
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  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Ames

In Ames .At this Ames apartment, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Iowa State University and 3 miles (5 km) of Reiman Gardens. Stephens Auditorium and Farm House Museum are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Iowa State University - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Jack Trice Stadium - 4 min drive - 4.2 miles
  • Hilton Coliseum - 6 min drive - 5.2 miles
  • Iowa State Center - 6 min drive - 5.2 miles
  • Stephens Auditorium - 6 min drive - 5.3 miles

Getting around

  • Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪7 Brew Coffee - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Jimmy John's - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪El Patio Bar & Grill - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Le's Restaurant - ‬4 min drive

About this property

The Modern Flats of Ames

3.5-star apartment near Iowa State University
This apartment offers its guests a fitness center and a seasonal outdoor pool. Public spaces have free WiFi. Self parking is free.

This 3.5-star Ames apartment is smoke free.

  • 10 guestrooms or units
  • No smoking on site
This apartment offers 10 air-conditioned accommodations with washers/dryers and espresso makers. Accommodations at this 3.5-star apartment have kitchens with refrigerators, stovetops, cookware/dishes/utensils, and dishwashers. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Digital television is provided. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards.

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Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 private bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 45-inch TV with digital channels

Laundry

  • Washer/dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • No elevator
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Gym

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

  • 10 units

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
The check-in location differs from the property location; go to: [1320 Coconino Rd, Ames, IA 50014]
Guests will receive an email with check-in instructions and lockbox information prior to arrival; access will be through a private entrance
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Lockbox, private entrance

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Breakage deposit: USD 250.00 per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
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 professionally cleaned
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. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. The property is professionally cleaned.

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open in June and close in August.

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Frequently asked questions

How close is The Modern Flats of Ames to the airport?

This apartment is 42.4 mi (49-min drive) away from the Des Moines International Airport (DSM) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does The Modern Flats of Ames have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this apartment.

Does The Modern Flats of Ames offer free breakfast?

This apartment does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Modern Flats of Ames?

No, there is no casino at this apartment.

What time is check-in at The Modern Flats of Ames?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM.

Is there free parking at The Modern Flats of Ames?

This apartment offers free self parking.

Does The Modern Flats of Ames have a pool?

This apartment features a seasonal outdoor pool.

Does The Modern Flats of Ames have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this apartment.

How close is The Modern Flats of Ames to downtown Ames?

This apartment is 3.5 mi away from Ames.

The Modern Flats of Ames Reviews

Reviews

7.0

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 4 out of 12 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 12 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 12 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 12 reviews

7.2/10

Cleanliness

4.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brittany

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Loved the gym and very clean- felt like home!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brittany

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Loved the gym and the small community feel
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Jason

Liked: Room comfort, communication
Disliked: Cleanliness

Good location

It was an ok stay, good location.... but could use a scrubbing. When paying a cleaning fee you expect it to be scrubbed before you get there.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
The inside of the apartment was fabulous. The stairway and hall were dirty and smelly. I wish it had been communicated that it was on the 2nd floor and there was no elevator. I've had 2 hip replacements 5 years ago , so stairs were laborious. When I used the key cafe, up a lonely empty stairway, I felt strange and wondered about security in that anyone could have followed me and be able to do harm. The pool was in ground and not available year round,which should be mentioned.
Stayed 16 nights in May 2019
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

JENNIFER

We didn’t actually get to stay at this property…we were moved due to maintenance issues….which would have been fine as the alternate place was very nice. However Checkin was an issue and the local person did not provide the correct instructions to where to pick up the key. So that was a 45 minute issue just trying to get into the unit. The biggest issue was that apparently this complex requires parking permits that were supposed to be provided and displayed apparently. Not only did we have no idea about this nor in any of the emails or conversations we had were we told we had to display a permit. We were told what parking lot and section We were to park in and that is what we did…well we got towed!!! First night it was fine and second morning we woke up to leave and our truck was gone!!! $230 later we were able to get our truck out but we have been trying for a month now to get reimbursed and have had no luck!!! Totally ripped off!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Danielle

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
2nd day of our vacation we arrived back to the Flats and found a whole bunch of Maintence equipment scattered everywhere in our rental. No one had contacted us to let us know what was going on-looked like a water leak of some sort. The whole carpet in the bedroom was soaking wet, they had cleaned up some of the water with the towels the rental had provided and left them on the bathroom floor, the bathtub was filthy with dirt from them ripping our baseboards to fix the leak, and had left about 15 fans in the rental to soak up the carpet which was impossible to walk around the apartment. We contacted multiple people with no answers on what was happening and even more frustration, no one had a solution on how to fix the problem. It was Memorial Day weekend so each customer service representative told us we could “move out and find another place to go because they didn’t have anywhere to move us” Because of the holiday weekend everywhere around us was completely booked so we had no other choice but to stay at the rental. We finally got a hold of someone on day 3 of our stay and they said they would send someone out to fix the maintenance issue….went a whole 24 hours with still nothing fixed or any communication. Repeated phone calls over our 5 day stay and there was no offer of a refund, no offer of an apology, or anything to make this right. This was the worst experience of our entire lives!!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Communication

Terrible experience!

I never write reviews, but this experience was so horrible that I needed to let other know. First they do not give you a code to get you into the building where the key cafe is located (this is how you pick up your apartment key). After a passerby let us in, and we picked up our key, things just got worse. We proceeded to our building and there wasn’t a fob on the keychain that would unlocked the door to let us in the building. Again another nice person let us in, and we finally got into our apartment. I called Vector customer service and they sent me back to the Key Cafe to get the back-up key, which was ALSO missing the building fob. After a 3rd call they sent me back to get a key for a different apartment, but that was in the our building. Again this key did not have a building fob!! So now I have 3 keys and still no way to get into the building. At this point we are trapped in our apartment until, finally, at 9:45pm someone shows up to bring us a building fob. We had to cancel the plans that we made for that night. This building was also VERY noisy, late into the evening. Lastly, I found it strange that there is a full kitchen, but it doesn’t have a microwave. For me this is essential piece of kitchen equipment, especially when you are traveling and warming up leftovers. Also they only give you one key per apartment, which can be difficult if you are separating from your party and returning at different times. The one good thing is that the apartment was very clean.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Sarah

Disliked: Cleanliness

College apartment

My issues where with the on-site appearance. Could not fine the gym& pool as advertised. Trash in the hallway, no signage for the key cafe/ key pick up/drop, stains on carpeting, bathroom just surface cleaned not deep cleaned, the stairway smelt little beer & trash.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Staff & service
The actual apartment is awesome with lots of amenities, but check-in is confusing with the keycafe. Then to check out was even worse as the fab on my key didn't work...I tried to get assistance at the main building and they said they'd take care of it...which they didn't. Hours later, after check out I got a call threatening to charge me $175 because the key hadn't been returned! I still don't know if they charged me or not.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Angel

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Stayed 13 nights in Apr 2021

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