Title: Cottage by the Park Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=102853348&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire apartment # Cottage by the Park Apartment with kitchen, near Iowa State University ## Photo gallery for Cottage by the Park ![Property grounds - Cottage by the Park (Ames)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102860000/102853400/102853348/94aa7403.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior - Cottage by the Park (Ames)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102860000/102853400/102853348/a3d6976d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV - Cottage by the Park (Ames)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102860000/102853400/102853348/10a7ecca.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Cottage by the Park (Ames)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102860000/102853400/102853348/8a6e47fc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, desk, WiFi, bed sheets - Cottage by the Park (Ames)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102860000/102853400/102853348/ddd93c04.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Nestled in Ames, Cottage offers a warm welcome to travelers. Modern comfort and natural tranquility merge with easy access to Iowa State University, Hospital, Brookside Park and Furman Aquatic Center nearby. Enjoy scenic trails or simply soak in the sights of nature at Brookside Park. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire apartment 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4750 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Pet-friendly - Air-conditioning - Outdoor space ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Cottage by the Park Nestled in the heart of Ames, Cottage embodies the spirit of our vibrant locale, offering a warm welcome to travelers from near and far. Located near Iowa State University, Hospital, Brookside Park, Furman Aquatic Center the Cottage provides easy access to everything Ames has to offer. Downtown Ames is a short drive or \~20 min walk away, where you'll find an array of dining, shopping, and entertainment options. At the Cottage the modern comfort merges with the tranquility of nature. The Cottage is designed with comfortable and functional furnishing and amenities. Natural light floods in through abundant windows, framing views of the surrounding parkland. With direct access to Brookside Park, guests can explore scenic trails, picnic areas, or simply soak in the sights and sounds of nature. Book your stay with us today and experience the best of both worlds in Ames. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the apartment: WiFi ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Hob - Microwave - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming cats and dogs only - 2 pets total ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Location highlights - Near a hospital ### 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 - At least 80% lighting from LEDs - Eco-friendly cleaning products used - Garden - Unit size: 750 square feet ## Similar properties ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/122000000/121520000/121510900/121510848/422be6b2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 3BR-Easy Lake Access-PingPong-Surrounded by Woods Polk City - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Air-conditioning [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-21&endDate=2026-01-22&selected=121510848&PinnedHotelID=121510848&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/124000000/123240000/123236200/123236101/6e37e0c9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Half-Mi to High Trestle Trail! 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EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. 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 On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products 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 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=42.034035,-93.62391&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:ysq_Gl%7ClzP%3FU%3FU%40S%3FS%40U%3FS%40U%40SBU%40S%40SBUBSBU%40SBSDSBSDSBSDSDSDSDSDQFSDQFQDSFQFQFQHQFQFOHQHOFOHQHOHOHOJOHOJMHOJMJMJMJMJMJKJMJKLKJKLKLKJILILKLGJKLGNILGLGLINELGLENELGNELENELCNCNCLCNCNCNANALANAN%3FNAN%3FN%3FN%3FL%3FN%40N%3FN%40L%40P%40L%40NBNBLBNBNBLBNDNDLDLFNDLDNFLFLFLFNFLHLFLJJFLJLHLHJJLJJJLJJJLLJLHJJLLLHLJLHNJLHNJNHNHNHNHPHNFNHPFNFPHPFPFPFPDRFPFPDRDPDRFRBRDRDRBRBRDRBRBRBT%40RBT%40RBR%40T%40R%40T%3FR%40T%40R%3FR%3FT%3FT%3FT%3FR%3FTARAR%3FTATARARCTARCTARCRCRCTERCRCRERERCPGREREPERGRGPERGPGPGNIPGRGNINGPINIPINININKNILKNILKLILMNKLIJKLMLKJMJKJMHKJMJMHMHKHMHMHMFOHMFMFMFODMFODMFMDOBODMDOBOBMBO%40ODM%3FQBM%40O%3FO%40O%40M%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FOAOAO%3FMAOCO%3FOCOCMCOCOCMEOEMCOEMGOEMGMEOGMGMGMIOGMIKIMIMIMIKKMKMIKKMKKKKMKKKMKMKMKOKMIMKOIMKOIOIOIOIQGOIQIOGOGSIQGOGQGQESGQESGSEQESESEQESCSESCSESCUASCSCSCUASAUCSASAU%3FUAS%3FSAU%3FS%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=UeoTaQ8AWwq8CMDzHM9Zik5USkY=) Ames, IA #### What's nearby - Furman Aquatic Center \- 3 min walk \- 0.2 miles - Main Street Cultural District \- 14 min walk \- 0.8 miles - Iowa State University \- 3 min drive \- 1.4 miles - Hilton Coliseum \- 3 min drive \- 1.3 miles - Stephens Auditorium \- 4 min drive \- 1.8 miles #### Getting around - Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 53 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Culver's - ‬3 min drive - ‪El Jefe - ‬2 min drive - ‪Cabin Coffee Co - ‬20 min walk - ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive - ‪B-Bops - ‬2 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Cottage by the Park pet-friendly? ### What time is check-in at Cottage by the Park? ### What time is check-out at Cottage by the Park? ### Where is Cottage by the Park located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Cottage by the Park Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 4 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.6 Cleanliness ### 9.6 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Pete M. 20 Oct 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great stay! Perfect location for visiting my son (ISU student) and attending the football game. Cottage by the Park was very clean and had all the essentials for our weekend stay. I would highly recommend! ##### Pete M. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### AMANDA D. 17 May 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Worked out great for a conference stay Clean and well-equipped! ##### AMANDA D. Stayed 3 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Aidan L. 20 Nov 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Location Nice stay in Ames, house was as described ##### Aidan L. Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### mark s. 29 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Excellent Were not here much, but it was perfect ##### mark s. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024 ---