Title: Spacious 5-bedroom house in peaceful Ames neighborhood just steps from campus. Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - 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 # Spacious 5-bedroom house in peaceful Ames neighborhood just steps from campus. Holiday home with kitchen, near Iowa State University ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110410000/110404500/110404468/8fc3253c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110410000/110404500/110404468/e40cb2b4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110410000/110404500/110404468/89682b8c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110410000/110404500/110404468/ffa1b9bc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110410000/110404500/110404468/2e34d38a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Nestled within a well-established neighborhood, this historic home near Iowa State University and Campus Town offers modern amenities like WiFi, a washer and dryer, and an office. Unwind in the kitchen with freshly brewed coffee or stroll through Emma McCarthy Lee Park via the nearby secret entrance. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 5 bedrooms3 bathrooms2146 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Washer - Parking available - Kitchen - Outdoor space - Air conditioning ## 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. ### Spacious 5-bedroom house in peaceful Ames neighborhood just steps from campus. Relax in this calm, thoughtfully renovated space nestled within a well established neighborhood. Just steps away from Iowa State University and Campus Town, this home is close to countless attractions. This historic property boasts many elegant original features from the 1930s matched with modern amenities that will make even the most discerning guests cozy and comfortable. With 1 king bed, 3 queen beds, and 1 twin bed, this unique property is truly an upscale retreat. There is also a large, comfortable couch on the lower level to accommodate large groups. Enjoy the convenience of amenities like WiFi, a washer and dryer, and a dedicated office. Start your day in the well appointed kitchen. Wether you want locally roasted ground coffee brewed fresh in your very own coffee station or have your eye on making a stack of waffles, we have you covered. Prefer someone else fills your cup? Check out Morning Bell Roasters or dive diner, The Grove, just a short drive away on Main Street. Burn off some energy at nearby Emma McCarthy Lee Park via the secret south side entrance just steps away from your front door. Enjoy some pickle ball on the brand new courts or take a leisurely walk on one of the many nature lined park trails. Don't have equipment? No worries, we do! In the afternoon, kick back on the large patio and enjoy the sounds of the Iowa State University Marching Band or the gentle songs of the campanile. Have a glass of wine, grill out, or play a board game with friends. If the afternoon suddenly turns into evening, don't worry! Cafe lights will keep the festivities going. From sports and academics to dining and nightlife, Ames has it all. We would love the opportunity to host you in our home. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Dishwasher - Hob - Microwave - Oven ### Bedrooms - 5 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2.5 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - 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) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher ### General - Unit size: 2,146 square feet ## Similar properties ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106550000/106546300/106546249/w1160h870x8y12-f03ba81a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Spacious 5-bedroom house in enchanting Ames with Wi-Fi, Close to the Action!! 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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: 20 Long-term renters welcome 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 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 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=42.025066,-93.65977&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:w%7Bo_Gp%7CszP%3FU%3FU%3FS%40S%40U%3FU%40S%40S%40UBU%40SBS%40SBUBSBSBSDSBSDSDSBSFSDSDQDSFQFQDSFQFQFQHQFQFOHQFOHQHOHOHOHOJOHOJMHOJMJMJMJMHKLMJKJMLKJKLKJKLILILKJGLKLGLINGLGLGLGNGLGNELELENENELCNCNELANCNALCNANANANAN%3FL%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%40N%40L%40N%40NBN%40NBL%40NDNBLBNDLDNDLDNDLFLFNFLFLFLFNHJFLJLFLJLHJHLJLJJJLJJLJJJLJJJLJLJLJLHNJLHNJNHNHNHNHNFPHNHPFPFNHPFPFPFPDRFPDPFRDPDRDRDRDRBRDRBRDRBR%40RBTBRBR%40R%40TBT%40R%3FR%40T%40T%3FR%40R%3FT%3FT%3FR%3FTAT%3FRARAT%3FTARCRATARCTCPCTARCTERCRERCPEREREREREPGREPGPERGRGNGPIPGPGPINIPGNINIPILIPKLINKNILKLKLKNKLKJKLKJKJMLKJMHMJKHMJMHMHMHKHOFMHMFMDOFMFMFODMDODMDODMBODOBMBO%40OBO%40OBM%3FO%40O%40O%40O%3FO%3FO%3FM%3FOAOAOAO%3FOCMAOCOAMCOCOEMCOEOEMCMGOEMGOGMGMEMGOIMGMIMIKIMIMKMIKKMIKKMMKKKKMMIKKMKOKMKMIMKOIOKMIQIMIQIOIOGQIOGQGQIQGOGQGSESGQGQESEQESGSCSESEQCSESCSCUCSCUAQCUASCUASASAU%3FUASAS%3FU%3FU%3FS&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=i-YUJY4QPn0pijMne2-SSeATVDc=) Ames, IA #### What's nearby - Farm House Museum - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile - Iowa State University - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile - Hilton Coliseum - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles - Iowa State Center - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles - Stephens Auditorium - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles #### Getting around - Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 62 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪McDonald's - ‬15 min walk - ‪Dunkin' - ‬12 min walk - ‪Design Café - ‬11 min walk - ‪Clyde's Sports Club - ‬11 min walk - ‪Roni's Mac Bar - ‬11 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Spacious 5-bedroom house in peaceful Ames neighborhood just steps from campus. pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much is parking at Spacious 5-bedroom house in peaceful Ames neighborhood just steps from campus.? > On-site parking is available at the property. ### Where is Spacious 5-bedroom house in peaceful Ames neighborhood just steps from campus. located? > Situated in Ames, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Farm House Museum and Iowa State University. Stephens Auditorium and Iowa State Center are also within 2 miles (3 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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