Title: Welcome to Dot’s Abode! 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 apartment # Welcome to Dot’s Abode! Apartment in Boone ## Photo gallery for Welcome to Dot’s Abode! ![Microwave, oven, stovetop, dishwasher](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119900000/119895800/119895725/bf24acec.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119900000/119895800/119895725/9e5b063d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119900000/119895800/119895725/074cf65d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119900000/119895800/119895725/df5f0659.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119900000/119895800/119895725/c57aa3bb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Welcome to Dot’s Abode! provides laundry facilities and more. Guests can connect to in-room WiFi. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire apartment 2 bedrooms1 bathroom ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Washer - Parking available - Barbecue grill - Pet-friendly - Air conditioning ## 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. ### Welcome to Dot’s Abode! Make yourself at home in this bright and airy \*\*2-bedroom corner unit\*\* on the 2nd floor of a secure building — all the comforts of home are ready for you; just \*pack a bag and arrive!\* Perfect for families visiting \*\*ISU\*\*, catching a game in Ames, or exploring local attractions, including the \*\*speedway\*\* and the \*\*Rail Explorer\*\*. Everything you need is within easy reach: \*\*Walmart, Fareway and Casey’s\*\* are all just a short walk away. Enjoy \*\*well-lit, off-street parking\*\*, and a location that keeps you close to both city and country — just \*\*15 miles from Ames\*\* and \*50 miles from Des Moines\* Whether you’re here for sports, sightseeing, or a relaxing getaway, Dot’s Abode is your cozy home base. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the apartment: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Food and drink - Dishwasher - Hob - Microwave - Oven ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - 2 pets total ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### 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 ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/72000000/71320000/71317700/71317666/6f8179c5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Classy Retro Suite "Preferred Partner of Rail Explorers" Pets OK Boone - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 10 Exceptional 5 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-18&endDate=2025-12-19&selected=71317666&PinnedHotelID=71317666&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102340000/102336800/102336793/0c7f1011.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Completely renovated! 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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 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=42.04478,-93.874794&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:%7Dvs_Gl%7C%7D%7BP%3FS%3FU%3FU%3FS%40S%40U%40U%40S%40S%40UBS%40UBQBUBSBUBSBSDQDSBSDSDSDSFQDSDQFSFQDSHQFOFQFQHQFOHQHOHOHQHOHOHMHOJOJMHMJOJMJMJKJKLMJKJMLKJILKJILKLILILILILGLINGLGLGLGLENGNELENCLENCNELCNCNCLANANCN%3FNALANAN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%40L%40N%40N%3FNBN%40L%40NBNBLBNDNBLDNBNDLDLFNDLFLFLFNFLHLFLHLHLHLHLJJHLJJHLJJLJJLLJJJJJLJLJNHLJLHNJNHLHPHLHPHNHNHPFNHPFPFPFNFPFRFRFPDPDRFPDRDRDRBRDRDPBRBRBTBRBTBP%40T%40RBT%40R%40R%40T%40T%40R%3FR%3FT%3FT%3FR%3FT%3FT%3FR%3FRATATARARATCTARARCRCTCRCRCRCRERERCRERERERGPEREPGPGRGPGPGPGPGPINGPINIPINININININKNILKNILKLKLKLKLKJMLKJKJMJKJMJKHMHMJMHMHMFMHMFOFMHMFMFODMDMDODODMDOBOBMDO%40OBMBO%40O%40O%40O%40M%40O%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FMAOAOAOAOAMCOCOAMEOCOCMEOEMEOEOEMEMGMGMIOGMGMIMGMIMIMKMIKIMKKKMKKKKKMMKKKMKMKMKMIMKOKMIOIOIMIQIOIOIOIQGQIOGQGQGQIQEQGQGSEQESGQESESESCSESESCSCSCSCSCUCSASCSAUAUASASAUAU%3FS%3FS%3FU%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=PIDFhouxC0YfjPSBiHMvZu8EAJk=) Boone, IA #### What's nearby - McHose Park \- 3 min walk \- 0.2 miles - Gabrielson Clinic for Women \- 17 min walk \- 0.9 miles - Birthplace of Mamie D. Eisenhower \- 3 min drive \- 1.3 miles - Boone Speedway \- 3 min drive \- 1.5 miles - Iowa State University \- 15 min drive \- 13.5 miles #### Getting around - Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 66 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min walk - ‪Casey's General Store - ‬3 min drive - ‪Casey's General Store - ‬3 min drive - ‪Saints Avenue Cafe - ‬9 min walk - ‪Taco John's - ‬2 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Welcome to Dot’s Abode! pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Welcome to Dot’s Abode!? ### What time is check-in at Welcome to Dot’s Abode!? ### What time is check-out at Welcome to Dot’s Abode!? ### Where is Welcome to Dot’s Abode! located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Welcome to Dot’s Abode! Reviews ## Reviews 10 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. 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