Title: Tranquil Home in Beautiful Setting Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=77098560&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Tranquil Home in Beautiful Setting Holiday home in Ames with kitchen and patio ## Photo gallery for Tranquil Home in Beautiful Setting ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Tranquil Home in Beautiful Setting (Ames)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/78000000/77100000/77098600/77098560/54400eb4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Dining - Tranquil Home in Beautiful Setting (Ames)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/78000000/77100000/77098600/77098560/c7ac8e0a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior detail - Tranquil Home in Beautiful Setting (Ames)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/78000000/77100000/77098600/77098560/f8c85e54.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Tranquil Home in Beautiful Setting (Ames)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/78000000/77100000/77098600/77098560/4c20c514.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV - Tranquil Home in Beautiful Setting (Ames)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/78000000/77100000/77098600/77098560/1764413d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Ada Hayden Park and local restaurants are within walking distance of this modernly decorated duplex, offering a balance of quiet seclusion and easy access to well-traveled streets. With seating for 9 in the living room, a spacious kitchen with dining table for 8, four bedrooms with queen beds and TVs plus an inflatable hot tub in the backyard cabana. ## Reviews 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8 ## Popular amenities - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Air-conditioning - Outdoor space ## 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. ### Tranquil Home in Beautiful Setting Conveniently located within walking distance of Walmart, several restaurants, and beautiful Ada Hayden Park, it offers quick, easy access to well-traveled streets, while remaining tucked away off the beaten path for quiet and privacy. The property is legally a duplex. This listing consists of the entire main level of the house plus a bonus bedroom, half bath, and laundry room in the lower level. The other "half" of the duplex is the remainder of the lower level, and has its own private entrance and full-time, wonderful, quiet tenant. You likely never would know anyone was there! This space has been modernly decorated throughout, and includes a living room with seating for 9, a spacious kitchen with a dining table with seating for 8 and counter seating for 2, four bedrooms and 1.5 bathrooms. Each bedroom comes equipped with a queen bed and TV. Three of the bedrooms are on the main level, and one is on the lower level. This house sleeps 9: Bedroom 1: Queen (x2) Bedroom 2: Queen (x2) Bedroom 3: Queen (x2) Bedroom 4: Queen (x2) Portable Mattress: (x1) Best for children In the summer, you can fire up the grill and enjoy outdoor dining on the back deck, where you can relax and take in the peaceful and spacious .80 acre back yard with the beautiful woodsy view! Our cold weather guests may enjoy a stimulating sensation! Bring your bathing suit and plan to treat yourself to a soak in our 4-6 person inflatable hot tub! Tucked away in our back yard unheated cabana, our hot tub allows you to sink inside and let the jets heat and massage you, while the crisp, cool air simultaneously invigorates you! Just sit back, relax, and let the bubbles float your worries away! This house includes driveway parking for three cars. Street parking is available for overflow. RIDING: 1 block to the nearest CyRide stop DRIVING: Hilton Coliseum: 11 minutes Jack Trice Stadium: 12 minutes Mary Greeley Medical Center: 7 minutes Ada Hayden Heritage Park: 3 minutes We want you to have a FABULOUS time during your stay, and would be disappointed if you didn't! That stated, please know before booking that this is NOT a party house. We respect our neighbors and our house, and we ask that our guests do, too. Please let us know when you book that this fits with your plans. Thank you very much! For the safety and security of our guests, this house is protected by an ADT security system. It includes two exterior cameras, but, for your privacy, no interior cameras. We are a certified location with the Iowa Office to Combat Human Trafficking. ## Property amenities ### Pool/Spa - Hot tub ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Hob - Ice maker - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1.5 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - Games - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden - Outdoor furniture - 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 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 - Garden ## Similar properties ![Microwave, oven, stovetop, dishwasher](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/122000000/121310000/121305400/121305357/40122aa6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Cozy Retreat in the Heart of Ankeny Ankeny - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Air-conditioning 10 Exceptional 3 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-31&endDate=2026-02-01&selected=121305357&PinnedHotelID=121305357&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90770000/90768100/90768014/2e2df39e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 4 bedrooms. 2 miles to ISU. 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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 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 Ames is home to this holiday home. Farm House Museum and Brunnier Art Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Veenker Memorial Golf Course and Cinemark Ames Movies 12\. Furman Aquatic Center and Story City Carousel 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=42.054806,-93.62513&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:suu_G%60dmzP%3FU%3FS%3FU%40S%40U%3FS%40U%40S%40UBS%40SBUBU%40SBQBUDSBSDSBSDSDSDSDSDQDSFQFSDQFQFQFQHQFQFOHQHQFOHOHOHQHMJOHMJOHOJMJMJMJMHMLKJMJKLKJKLKJKLILILKLIJGLINILGLGLILENGLENGLELENCNGLCNCNCLCNCNCNANALCN%3FN%3FNAL%3FNAN%40N%3FN%40N%3FN%40L%40N%40N%40NBNBLBNBNBLBNFLBNDLDNFLDLFNDLHLFLFNHLHJFLHLJLHLHJLLHJJLJJJJLLJHLJLJLJLJLHNJNHLJNHLHPHNHNFNHPHPFNFPHPFPFPFPDPFRDPFRDPDRDRDRDRBRDRBRDRBT%40PBTBRBT%40RBR%40T%40R%40T%3FR%40T%3FR%40T%3FR%3FT%3FT%3FRAT%3FRAT%3FRATARATCRARCTCRCRARCTERCRERCREREREPERERGPERGPERGPGPGNIRGPGNINIRGNININININKNILKNINKJKNKLKLILMJKLKJMJKJMHKJMJMHMHMJKFMHOFMHMFMFOFMFMDOFMDODMBODMDOBOBMBOBOBO%40O%40M%40O%40O%3FO%40O%3FO%40OAM%3FOAO%3FOAMAOAOAOCOCMCOCOCMEOEOCMEMEOGMEOGMGMGMGMIOGMIKGMKMIMIMKKIMKKKMKKKKMMKIMKMKMKOKKIOKOIMKOIOIOIOIOGOISIOGOGQIQGQGQGQESGQGSEQESESEQESESCSESCSESCUCSASCSCUASCSAUASAU%3FSAUAS%3FU%3FS%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=MtdJlaEPKPyXr3h9Eo7S8Y6WV08=) Ames, IA ### What's nearby - Ada Hayden Heritage Park \- 9 min walk \- 0.5 miles - Iowa State University \- 4 min drive \- 1.7 miles - Hilton Coliseum \- 7 min drive \- 3.2 miles - Stephens Auditorium \- 8 min drive \- 3.7 miles - Jack Trice Stadium \- 8 min drive \- 3.9 miles ### Getting around - Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 50 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪The Cafe - ‬4 min drive - ‪Cabin Coffee Co - ‬4 min drive - ‪Casey's - ‬20 min walk - ‪Starbucks - ‬14 min walk - ‪Flame & Skewer - ‬15 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Tranquil Home in Beautiful Setting pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Tranquil Home in Beautiful Setting? ### What time is check-in at Tranquil Home in Beautiful Setting? ### What time is check-out at Tranquil Home in Beautiful Setting? ### Where is Tranquil Home in Beautiful Setting located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Tranquil Home in Beautiful Setting 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 14 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.8 Cleanliness ### 9.8 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sarah H. 17 Dec 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great home! It was a perfect stay. Very clean, lots of things for comfort provided. ##### Sarah H. Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rebecca R. 21 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Clean and Thoughtfully-Prepared Property Comfortable and convenient location for our family’s needs. It was lovely having a sound machine in every room, and the host thoughtfully provided welcome fruit and snacks. ##### Rebecca R. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lynnett B. 1 Dec 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Football weekend Traveled from Kansas for the KSU v ISU football game. It was a fantastic place to stay while up for the weekend. We tailgated in the warmth of the house instead of the freezing temperatures. Everything we could need to help out was there! They have thought of everything. Fantastic home and host. We would stay again if in Ames. ##### Lynnett B. Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### MIKE A. 29 Dec 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A great family week Fantastic space for entertainment! Immacculate. Well-stocked kitchen with good amenities. Used this space for a no-host Holiday, and it worked perfectly, allowing family members from out of state a homey place to stay, without pressuring the Ames residents to host at their house. Easy access to restaurants, groceries, gas, and shopping. 10/10 would recommend!" ##### MIKE A. Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Melisa G. 10 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Read the listing We loved everything!! Don’t be like me though, read the listing don’t just look at the pictures. We were surprised to find there’s a tenant downstairs, separate unit. When I went back to read the listing it was in there. My bad! But it ended up being fine! Loved the coffee, breakfast items, so thoughtful and the home was everything we needed! Thank you! ##### Melisa G. Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Shannon V. 2 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy We had a great friends weekend for an Iowa State football game! The home was clean, and we appreciated the treats the host supplied! Would stay again! Everything we wanted was just a short Uber ride away, and the neighborhood was safe and quiet! ##### Shannon V. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### david k. 7 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy CYHawk weekend with lots of TV viewing and grilling on deck: tailgating at the house! SUper comfortable beds, well stocked kitchen. Lots of room. HIghly recommend. ##### david k. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### John S. 27 May 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Work Needed a place to stay while working at Barilla very nice clean place will definitely book again ##### John S. Stayed 4 nights in May 2023 ### 6/10 Okay #### Kate K. 15 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location #### Unexpected tenant living in basement Was not aware that there was a tenant living in the basement of the property- We did not see them but at night was loud til after midnight with TV noise. Noise was right above bedroom and made it hard to sleep. Because we travel with our four children it made me uncomfortable knowing there was a tenant and i was on alert more when my kids went outside. Hot tub is not able to fit six adults - maybe 3\. There is no seating in the hot tub - see picture. Dirty pots/pans in cupboard. Overall clean and accommodating, nice neighborhood close to many amenities. Ames is a beautiful small city and nice place to visit. ##### Kate K. Stayed 2 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Gary C. 3 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Senior Nationals stay in Aimes This was no doubt the best VRBO experience we have had. Host Gina provided an array of welcoming items including milk, juices, fruit, donuts and bathroom amenities! The residence met all our expectations and the communication with Gina was excellent. Nearby grocers and restaurants made it even better.10 out 10! Thanks for hosting our family. ##### Gary C. Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tami a. 20 Oct 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cheering on the Cyclones We were so happy with this house and had great communication with Gina. We loved the little special touches!! Our family will definitely stay again! ##### Tami a. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Catherine M. 25 Sept 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great spot! Great house, super clean, well set up, comfortable beds, nice outdoor deck and back yard and very thoughtful in welcoming details upon arrival. Thanks for sharing your home with us, we will definitely be back!!!!!! ##### Catherine M. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nick H. 5 Sept 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Super clean and bright The house was clean and updated. We really enjoyed the house and will plan to rent again. ##### Nick H. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sharon S. 16 Aug 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nice place Nice place to relax and spend time with family. ##### Sharon S. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022 ---