Downtown Ames Peaceful Getaway | House in Ames

8.8 (20 Reviews) |   Pet Friendly   2 Bedrooms  1 Bathroom  7 Guests
Ames House | Downtown Ames Peaceful Getaway

2 Bedroom House in Ames

A peaceful space for someone who enjoys the stillness of nature & the chance to see foxes, deer, woodchuck, turkeys & more, while still enjoying easy access to all the fun Ames has to offer! This duplex is 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.
This property is a duplex with two units. This listing is on the main level, and includes two bedrooms, a private bathroom, living room, dining room & full kitchen with a shared laundry room in the basement, and shared outdoor 4-person hot tub with jets. The second unit (the Fox Den) is an efficiency apartment on the lower level. Neither unit has access to the other's space. The only shared area is the laundry room.

Downtown Ames Peaceful Getaway is located in Ames. Downtown Ames Peaceful Getaway provides accommodation, featuring Security/Safety, Bedding/Linens, Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking, among other amenities. This House features Security/Safety, Bedding/Linens, Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking, to make your stay a comfortable one.

Downtown Ames Peaceful Getaway has 2 Bedrooms , 1 Bathroom, and max occupancy of 7 people. The minimum rental for this property is 1 nights, but this can change depending on the season you plan on staying. Previous guests have given good rated it, and VRBO labeled it a top-rated House because of the excellent services rendered by the owner or manager of this House, and has consistently provided great experiences for their guests. Most families or guests that use it recommend it to their friends and some of them are repeat guests. House has a friendly neighborhood, and the Ames has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the House in Ames, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.

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Amenities

Air Conditioner
Parking
Pet Friendly
TV
Balcony/Terrace
Security/Safety
Sports/Activities
Bedding/Linens
Wellness Facilities
Fireplace/Heating
Guest Services
Entertainment
Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking
Child Friendly
Hot Tub
Internet
Kitchen
Laundry

Facility Overview

Air Conditioner
  • Heating
  • Air conditioning
Bathrooms
  • Towels provided
  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet paper
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Soap
  • 1 bathroom
  • Shampoo
Bedroom
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Fireplace
Kitchen
  • Stovetop
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Paper towels
  • Oven
  • Toaster
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
Laundry
  • Near laundromat
  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Laundry facilities
Parking
  • Onsite parking
Pet Friendly
  • Pet friendly
  • 2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
Accessibility
  • Smoke-free property
  • Handrails in stairways
  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • No elevators
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
Activities
  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
Entertainment
  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV
General
  • Unit size: 960 sq ft (89 sq m)
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • English
  • Near a hospital
  • Desk
Guest Services
  • Children's books
  • Travel crib
  • Children's dinnerware
  • Children's games
  • Children's toys
  • Stair gate
  • Highchair
  • Playground
  • Iron/ironing board
Internet
  • Free WiFi, with speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
Outdoors
  • Garden
  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio
Security/Safety
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Spa
  • Hot tub

Policies

Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 pm minimum check-in age: 20
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 am
Child Policy
Children are welcome.
Event Policy
No events allowed
Pet Policy
2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet) note from host: let us know if you want to bring more than 2 pets pets allowed service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Smoking Policy
Smoking is not permitted

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 host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property long-term renters welcome onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed 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

Reviews

Mary H.
Aug 15, 2025 05:03:11 AM
Review Score:   8
Summary: Place was very clean, and we enjoyed our stay.
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