Title: Craftsmen Style Home near campus and downtown Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Craftsmen Style Home near campus and downtown Holiday home with kitchen, near Iowa State University ## Photo gallery for Craftsmen Style Home near campus and downtown ![Dining - Craftsmen Style Home near campus and downtown (Ames)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/109000000/108200000/108196800/108196736/ca13e0db.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets - Craftsmen Style Home near campus and downtown (Ames)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/109000000/108200000/108196800/108196736/10bacb4e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, video games - Craftsmen Style Home near campus and downtown (Ames)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/109000000/108200000/108196800/108196736/af3284bf.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Microwave, oven, stovetop, dishwasher - Craftsmen Style Home near campus and downtown (Ames)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/109000000/108200000/108196800/108196736/afd6896c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Craftsmen Style Home near campus and downtown (Ames)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/109000000/108200000/108196800/108196736/712f4132.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Central Ames is at your doorstep in this charming home. Take a short stroll to Iowa State University, Campustown, or historic downtown Ames with its array of restaurants and shops. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8 ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning - Parking available £351 includes taxes & fees 8 Mar - 9 Mar ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Craftsmen Style Home near campus and downtown The whole group will enjoy easy access to everything from this centrally located place. Iowa State University, Campustown, Jack Trice, or Hilton Coliseum are all within 1 mile walking distance from here. Only a short distance to the north both Brookside park and Furman aquatic center can be found. Historic downtown Ames is not too far away where you can find restaurants, shops, and businesses. Originally built in 1914 this historic yet modern home features beautiful craftsmen style wood work with updated features. At 2,225 sq. ft. this 4 bedroom, 1.5 bath home offers all the amenities, fully functional kitchen, main floor laundry and 2 car detached garage. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Hob - Ice maker - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1.5 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels - Video games ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Hardwood flooring in public areas - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### 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) ## Similar properties ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110410000/110404500/110404468/b4fae206.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Spacious 5-bedroom house in peaceful Ames neighborhood just steps from campus. 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The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated that 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 If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ## About the area Ames is home to this holiday home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Wilson Farm Prairie and Christiansen Forest Reserve, while Stephens Auditorium and Brunnier Art Museum are cultural highlights. Furman Aquatic Center and Trailhead Park and Arboretum are also worth visiting. [Visit our Ames travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Ames.dx6059972) [View more Holiday homes in Ames](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Ames-Private-Holiday-Homes.d6059972-aaPrivateHolidayHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=42.027782,-93.62732&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:wlp_GvqmzP%3FU%3FS%40U%3FS%40U%40S%3FUBS%40U%40S%40SBUBSBUBSBSBSBSDSDSBSDSDSDSDQFSDQFQFSDQHQFQFQFQHOFQHOFOHQHOJOHOHOHMJOHOJMJKJOJMJKJMJKJMLKJKLILMJILILKLGLKLGLILGLGNGLGLGLENENGLCLGNENCLCNCNCNALCNCNANANAL%3FNAN%3FN%3FN%3FL%3FN%40N%3FN%40N%40N%40LBNBN%40NBLBNBNBLDNFLBNFLDNDLFLFLFNFLFLHLFLJLFJJLHLHLLJHLJJJJLLJJLJJJLJNJJHLJNHNJLHNHNHNHNHPHNFNHPHNFPFPFRFNFPFRDPFPDRFPDRDRBRDRDRBRDRBRBRBRBTBR%40T%40RBR%40T%40R%40T%40R%3FT%40R%3FT%3FR%3FT%3FT%3FR%3FTAR%3FTARATARARCTARATCRCRCRCTCRERCRERERCPERERGPERGREPGRGPGNGPGPGRININGPINIPININININKLINKNIJKLKNKLKJKLMJKLKJMJKHMJMJMHKHMHMHMHMFMHOFMFMDMFOFMDOFMBODMDODOBMBOBO%40OBM%40OBO%40O%3FO%40O%40M%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FOAMAO%3FOAOCOAMCOAOCOCMCOEOEMEMCOGOEMGMEMGOGMGMIMGMIMIMIMIMIKKMKMIKKMKKMKKKMKKKMKOKMKKIOKOIMIOIOKOIOIQGOIQGOIOGSGQGOIQEQGSGQESGSEQESESEQCSESESCSCSCUCSCSCSCUASAUASCS%3FUASAU%3FSAU%3FS%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=BwZgvjZR6_eUaYwC_Ry9rjFACFk=) Ames, IA ### What's nearby - ![Main Street Cultural District](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6222268/77df3f95-9803-4ebf-9157-474ddfc60acf.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Main Street Cultural District 8 min walk \- 0.5 miles - ![Iowa State University featuring modern architecture and a park](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6105990/2b27c161-a3ae-4c52-ae42-0c62bbb6b5a2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Iowa State University 11 min walk \- 0.6 miles - Hilton Coliseum 11 min walk \- 0.6 miles - Iowa State Center 12 min walk \- 0.7 miles - Stephens Auditorium 14 min walk \- 0.8 miles ### Getting around - Des Moines International Airport (DSM) 61 min drive ### Restaurants - Starbucks 15 min walk - El Jefe 14 min walk - Culver's 13 min walk - Casey's 15 min walk - Starbucks 15 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Craftsmen Style Home near campus and downtown pet-friendly? ### How much does it cost to stay at Craftsmen Style Home near campus and downtown? ### How much is parking at Craftsmen Style Home near campus and downtown? ### Where is Craftsmen Style Home near campus and downtown located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Craftsmen Style Home near campus and downtown 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 8 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Peter J. 17 Feb 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great stay Stayed with four friends for a basketball game; had a great/comfortable time, no complaints :) ##### Peter J. Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dawn L. 29 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy We came for my daughter's sorority weekend and football game. Great layout, location and very clean. Just what we needed for a super fun weekend! ##### Dawn L. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Molly E. 7 Oct 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great! Close to campus and plenty of room ##### Molly E. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kelly C. 19 Nov 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect Accomodations The property was very well maintained craftsman home. Plenty of room to hang out with our Iowa State students and of course feed them. House was very close to campus that our students actually walked over to us! Can’t recommend enough! ##### Kelly C. Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Carole B. 9 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Great property, excellent host! ##### Carole B. Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kayla L. 28 Mar 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Ames House We had a great time in Ames for our dance competition. The house was super close to Stephens auditorium and was everything we needed! ##### Kayla L. Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Molly E. 30 Oct 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Very nice! ##### Molly E. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jason l. 3 Nov 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy ##### Jason l. 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