Title: The Fox Den Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=97423039&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # The Fox Den Holiday home in Ames with kitchenette and patio ## Photo gallery for The Fox Den ![Property grounds - The Fox Den (Ames)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/98000000/97430000/97423100/97423039/w903h683x60y0-4ff7120e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, travel cot - The Fox Den (Ames)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/98000000/97430000/97423100/97423039/w906h683x58y0-5ecfc8f6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior detail - The Fox Den (Ames)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/98000000/97430000/97423100/97423039/w506h683x258y0-fb32577e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, stovetop, coffee/tea maker - The Fox Den (Ames)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/98000000/97430000/97423100/97423039/w906h683x59y0-0d5821be.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - The Fox Den (Ames)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/98000000/97430000/97423100/97423039/w905h683x60y0-0fabfdfe.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies The Fox Den offers a serene wooded hideaway, just steps from downtown Ames and its vibrant main street shopping. Unwind in the cozy efficiency apartment with large windows, cook meals using the stovetop or microwave, and connect to wireless internet. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2 ## Popular amenities - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Free Wi-Fi - 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. ### The Fox Den A perfect wooded hideaway for someone who enjoys the stillness of nature & the chance to see foxes, deer, woodchuck, turkeys & more, while enjoying easy access to all the fun Ames has to offer! The Fox Den is a cozy efficiency apartment in a duplex nestled at the end of a cul-de-sac, just a short walk to downtown Ames (the library, post office, grocery store, main street shopping, farmers market, city parks, bus line & more), a brief drive to campus, many tasty restaurants, and easy access to highway 35. The space: Although this efficiency apartment is in a basement, the large windows keep the apartment feeling open and spacious. There is a stovetop, microwave and toaster for cooking your own meals, as well as a 3/4 fridge. You'll also have access to wireless internet, a patio, fire pit and hot tub. At night, the path to and from the apartment is well lit for safe access. We specifically constructed the space with noise canceling features, but you may still hear guests above if there is someone staying in the upper portion of the duplex. This property is a duplex with two units. This listing is in the basement, and includes a bed/living area, a kitchenette, a private bathroom, a shared laundry room, and shared outdoor 4-person hot tub with jets. The second unit (Downtown Ames Peaceful Getaway) is a 2 bedroom 1 bath unit on the main level. Neither unit has access to the other's space. The only shared area is the laundry room. ## Property amenities ### Pool/Spa - Hot tub ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchenette - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Hob - Microwave - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 0.5 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - Upper floors accessible by stairs only - 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) - Fire extinguisher ### General - At least 80% lighting from LEDs - Energy-saving switches in guestrooms - Garden ## Similar properties ![Outdoor spa tub](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117160000/117157700/117157612/5380a79e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 4- bed 3-bath w/private HOT TUB Ames - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer 10 Exceptional 3 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-14&endDate=2026-01-15&selected=117157612&PinnedHotelID=117157612&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/78000000/77100000/77098600/77098560/54400eb4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Tranquil Home in Beautiful Setting Ames - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer 9.8 Exceptional 15 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-14&endDate=2026-01-15&selected=77098560&PinnedHotelID=77098560&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92610000/92603900/92603872/14af0d21.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Enjoy Golf Course views with hot tub and fire pit. 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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 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 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 ### We should mention This property does not have any lifts ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=42.026,-93.60706&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:qap_GbsizP%3FS%3FU%3FU%3FS%40S%40U%40U%40S%40S%40UBS%40UBSBSBSBUBSBSDSDQBSDSDSDSFQDSDQFSFQDSHQFOFQFQHQFOHQHOHOFQJMHQHMHOJOJMHMJMJOJMJKJMJKLMJKLKJILKJKLILILILILILGLILGNELILELGNENGLCNELENCLENCNCNALCNANCN%3FNALANAN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%40L%40N%40N%3FNBN%40LBN%40NBLBNDNBLDNDNDLDLDNFLFLFLDNFLHLFLHLHLHLHLHJJLJJHLJJJJLLJJLJJJLJNJLHLJLHNJNHLHPHLHPHNHNFPHNHPFPFPFPFNFRFPDRFPDRFPDRDRDRBRDPDRBRBRBTBRBRBR%40T%40RBT%40R%40R%40T%40T%40R%3FR%3FT%3FT%3FR%3FT%3FT%3FR%3FRATATARARATCTAPATCRCTCRCRCRCRERERCRERERERGPERGPEPGRGPGPGPGPGPINIPGNIPINININININKNILKNILKLKLKLKJKLMJKLKJMJKJMJKHMHMJMFMJMFMHMFOFMFMFMFODMFMDODODMDOBOBMDO%40OBM%40OBO%40O%40O%40M%40O%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FMAOAOAOAOCMAOCOAOEMCOCMEOEMEOEOGMEMEMIOGMGMGMIMGMKMGMKMIKIMKKKMKKKMMKKKMKKKMKMKMIMKOKMIOIOIOKOGOIOIQIOGQIOGQGQGQIQEQGSGQEQESGQESESESCSESESCSCSCSCSCUCSAUCQAUAUASASAUAU%3FS%3FS%3FU%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=1Mr3ZAAd2BECKLAqNyXABt9sokY=) Ames, IA #### What's nearby - Main Street Cultural District \- 6 min walk \- 0.4 miles - Octagon Center for the Arts \- 11 min walk \- 0.6 miles - Cinemark Ames Movies 12 \- 3 min drive \- 1.3 miles - Iowa State University \- 5 min drive \- 2.0 miles - Jack Trice Stadium \- 5 min drive \- 2.4 miles #### Getting around - Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 47 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min walk - ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬15 min walk - ‪Panera Bread - ‬16 min walk - ‪Cabin Coffee Co - ‬15 min walk - ‪Boulder Tap House - ‬12 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The Fox Den pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at The Fox Den? ### What time is check-in at The Fox Den? ### What time is check-out at The Fox Den? ### Where is The Fox Den located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## The Fox Den 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 7 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ### 10 Property conditions & facilities ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Angela T. 24 Oct 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nice place The Fox Den was a nice place to stay, clean and was as described in the ad. Would definitely stay here again. ##### Angela T. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Aaron H. 7 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Very nice Good neighborhood ##### Aaron H. Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Eric U. 28 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Peaceful spot Great spot in the back of the neighborhood. I stayed for the summer for lab work at Iowa State. Really great landing spot and would definitely recommend. ##### Eric U. Stayed 50 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### cynthia h. 26 May 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Reunion Excellent except would have been nice to have. coffee for Kuerig ##### cynthia h. Stayed 2 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Patrick M. 11 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Perfect fit for me. Very clean. Great value. Just know going in, this is a small efficiency basement apartment, so low ceiling and occasionally footsteps above. Not sure what part of the house i was under, but not a problem for the few times i heard anything. Host was ready to please, would stay again. Bring all of your web TV sign ins like netflix, hulu ect. ##### Patrick M. Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Carol 2 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication Really appreciated communication and every effort to serve our needs. ##### Carol Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Joshua K. 29 Sept 2025 ##### Joshua K. 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