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Craftsmen Style Home near campus and downtown

2.0 star property
Vacation home with kitchen, near Iowa State University

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Central Ames is at your doorstep in this charming home. Take a short stroll to Iowa State University, Campustown, or historic downtown Ames with its array of restaurants and shops.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
The current price is ￥33,601
￥72,439 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 11 - Jan 12, 2026

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Craftsmen Style Home near campus and downtown

The whole group will enjoy easy access to everything from this centrally located place. Iowa State University, Campustown, Jack Trice, or Hilton Coliseum are all within 1 mile walking distance from here. Only a short distance to the north both Brookside park and Furman aquatic center can be found. Historic downtown Ames is not too far away where you can find restaurants, shops, and businesses.

Originally built in 1914 this historic yet modern home features beautiful craftsmen style wood work with updated features. At 2,225 sq. ft. this 4 bedroom, 1.5 bath home offers all the amenities, fully functional kitchen, main floor laundry and 2 car detached garage.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video games

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Smoking not allowed

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)

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Policies

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated 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 neighborhood

Map
IA, Ames

What's nearby

  • Main Street Cultural District - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Iowa State University - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Hilton Coliseum - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Iowa State Center - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Stephens Auditorium - 14 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

  • Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 61 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Culver's - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪El Jefe - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Casey's - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬15 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Craftsmen Style Home near campus and downtown pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Craftsmen Style Home near campus and downtown?

As of Dec 23, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Craftsmen Style Home near campus and downtown on Jan 11, 2026 start from ￥33,601, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

Where is Craftsmen Style Home near campus and downtown located?

Situated in Ames, this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Main Street Cultural District and Iowa State University. Hilton Coliseum and Brunnier Art Museum are also within 15 minutes.

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Craftsmen Style Home near campus and downtown Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

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Cleanliness

10

Location

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Carole B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property, excellent host!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

Stayed with four friends for a basketball game; had a great/comfortable time, no complaints :)
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Molly E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great!

Close to campus and plenty of room
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kayla L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ames House

We had a great time in Ames for our dance competition. The house was super close to Stephens auditorium and was everything we needed!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Accomodations

The property was very well maintained craftsman home. Plenty of room to hang out with our Iowa State students and of course feed them. House was very close to campus that our students actually walked over to us! Can’t recommend enough!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024