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Our top choices for Central Iowa vacation homes

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1. Cozy 2-bedroom house in peaceful Colo with AC

Cozy 2-bedroom house in peaceful Colo with AC
Colo
The price is ￥21,572
￥45,133 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 8 - Sep 9
Cozy 2-bedroom house in peaceful Colo with AC
A compact living space with a dining area, kitchen, and a cozy seating area.

2. Charming 2-bedroom house in Collins with AC, WiFi

Charming 2-bedroom house in Collins with AC, WiFi
Collins
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (11 reviews)
"Great little place and quiet. Clean and everything in working order"
United States
Doug D.
The price is ￥16,538
￥25,755 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 2 - Sep 3
Charming 2-bedroom house in Collins with AC, WiFi
A dining area with a round table, four wooden chairs, and a vase with flowers.

3. Charming Franklin House: Close to Campus, Sleeps 6

Charming Franklin House: Close to Campus, Sleeps 6
Ames
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (20 reviews)
"Great little house in a quiet neighborhood near campus. Enjoyed our stay!"
United States
Anonymous traveler
Charming Franklin House: Close to Campus, Sleeps 6

4. Sleeps 6, 3BR-3BA | Easy I-35 Access

Sleeps 6, 3BR-3BA | Easy I-35 Access
Huxley
The price is ￥17,769
￥53,736 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 3 - Sep 4
Sleeps 6, 3BR-3BA | Easy I-35 Access
A dining area with a wooden table, chairs, and a decorative mirror. There are white paneled walls and a ceiling light fixture.

5. 3BR Getaway, Sleeps 6 | 2-3 Miles to ISU

3BR Getaway, Sleeps 6 | 2-3 Miles to ISU
Ames
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (21 reviews)
"Great location and great place!"
United States
Molly S.
The price is ￥30,257
￥67,417 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 7 - Sep 8
3BR Getaway, Sleeps 6 | 2-3 Miles to ISU
A living room with a fireplace, a sofa set, a coffee table, and a door with a stained glass design.

6. 3BR-2BA, Sleeps 8 | Close to I-35

3BR-2BA, Sleeps 8 | Close to I-35
Ames
The price is ￥23,809
￥62,817 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 23 - Sep 24
3BR-2BA, Sleeps 8 | Close to I-35
A garden with a stream, rocks, and flowers.

7. Beautiful Rustic Barn just waiting for you to kick back and relax.

Beautiful Rustic Barn just waiting for you to kick back and relax.
NEW VIRGINIA
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (413 reviews)
"This place was so incredibly cute. We loved our little getaway for our first anniversary and we had everything we needed and more. Thank you for providing such a great place, we’ll definitely be back!!"
United States
Genevieve P.
The price is ￥15,619
￥27,306 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 3 - Sep 4
Beautiful Rustic Barn just waiting for you to kick back and relax.
A spacious living room with hardwood floors, a chandelier, a dining table with chairs, and a sofa.

8. Natural Nesting Grounds - Boone, IA

Natural Nesting Grounds - Boone, IA
Boone
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (30 reviews)
"Very nicely decorated and comfortable. Lots of extras like creamer, coffee, drinks..."
United States
Kevin
The price is ￥18,376
￥31,856 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 15 - Sep 16
Natural Nesting Grounds - Boone, IA
A modern living room with a fireplace, a round coffee table, and a grey sofa.

9. 3BR-2BA, Sleeps 6 | Quiet Neighborhood

3BR-2BA, Sleeps 6 | Quiet Neighborhood
Ames
The price is ￥39,862
￥83,912 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 7 - Sep 8
3BR-2BA, Sleeps 6 | Quiet Neighborhood
A spacious living area with a modern kitchen, a dining area, and a large window providing natural light.

10. Entire Home-Beautiful 4BR, 3.5BA Retreat in Ankeny, Iowa 2 King Beds, Fenced, AC

Entire Home-Beautiful 4BR, 3.5BA Retreat in Ankeny, Iowa 2 King Beds, Fenced, AC
Ankeny
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (25 reviews)
"Wonderful stay. Close to tons of restaurants"
United States
Lisa N.
The price is ￥22,291
￥54,139 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 13 - Sep 14
Entire Home-Beautiful 4BR, 3.5BA Retreat in Ankeny, Iowa 2 King Beds, Fenced, AC

11. ‼️Crane Haven - Boutique-Inspired with Modern Flare

‼️Crane Haven - Boutique-Inspired with Modern Flare
Ames
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (9 reviews)
"Host was great place was great"
United States
Jason R.
The price is ￥50,334
￥91,617 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 28 - Sep 29
‼️Crane Haven - Boutique-Inspired with Modern Flare
A two-story house with a front porch, a garage, and a small shed.

12. 1800s Home, Train-Themed Decor, Walk to Downtown & Attractions, Exclusive Perks

1800s Home, Train-Themed Decor, Walk to Downtown & Attractions, Exclusive Perks
Boone
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (67 reviews)
"We had a very nice and relaxing stay. There were many thoughtful amenities that we were greatful for. Beds were comfortable, temperature was easy to regulate, kitchen well equipped."
United States
Sarah W.
The price is ￥34,355
￥44,025 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 3 - Sep 4
1800s Home, Train-Themed Decor, Walk to Downtown & Attractions, Exclusive Perks
A residential house with a well-maintained lawn, a stone pathway, and a variety of trees and shrubs.

13. 1-bedroom, 3 Gig-Fiber WiFi, timbered/view setting in WDM near RecPlex/DMU

1-bedroom, 3 Gig-Fiber WiFi, timbered/view setting in WDM near RecPlex/DMU
West Des Moines
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (15 reviews)
"Spacious accommodations, clean, and excellent location in a quiet area. Host, Clayton, was very responsive. "
United States
John S.
The price is ￥16,538
￥25,683 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 2 - Sep 3
1-bedroom, 3 Gig-Fiber WiFi, timbered/view setting in WDM near RecPlex/DMU
An outdoor patio with a table and chairs, a large umbrella, and a wooden fence in the background.

14. Entire Bungalow with Fenced-In Yard! Sleeps 6 & Pet-Friendly, Central Des Moines

Entire Bungalow with Fenced-In Yard! Sleeps 6 & Pet-Friendly, Central Des Moines
Des Moines
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (32 reviews)
"Loved the tiger theme. This bungalow was conveniently located in an historic neighborhood, only 16-20 minutes from the state fair. I wish my sister had come with her dog because the place was well-adapted for traveling pups!"
United States
Sarah
The price is ￥18,983
￥29,315 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 14 - Sep 15
Entire Bungalow with Fenced-In Yard! Sleeps 6 & Pet-Friendly, Central Des Moines
A residential neighborhood with a house featuring a stone foundation, a sloped roof, and a front yard with a tree and a small garden.

15. Beautiful home minutes from downtown!

Beautiful home minutes from downtown!
Des Moines
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (39 reviews)
"The house is bigger on the inside than it looks from/on the outside our party of 5 we had plenty of room & if in Des Moines again i would definitely stay here again "
United States
CARLOS W.
The price is ￥18,695
￥44,383 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 2 - Sep 3
Beautiful home minutes from downtown!
A compact kitchen with a wooden table, two stools, a refrigerator, a microwave, and an oven.

16. Charming 3-bedroom house in Decatur City, Minutes from Little River Lake.

Charming 3-bedroom house in Decatur City, Minutes from Little River Lake.
Decatur City
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (23 reviews)
"Very clean, comfortable, and accommodating host. We will be staying here again in the future for sure!"
United States
Mark O.
The price is ￥18,695
￥29,864 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 2 - Sep 3
Charming 3-bedroom house in Decatur City, Minutes from Little River Lake.
A bedroom with a bed, a ceiling light fixture, a window with blinds, and a door.

17. The Iowa Fair House - Games + Walk to Main Gate

The Iowa Fair House - Games + Walk to Main Gate
Fairground
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (6 reviews)
"Rooms clean. Location great! Host was easy to communicate with and very friendly!"
United States
Lily T.
The price is ￥22,477
￥50,277 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 7 - Sep 8
The Iowa Fair House - Games + Walk to Main Gate
A modern apartment with a kitchen, living area, and a dining space.

18. New Spacious 4-bedroom house in charming Ankeny with WiFi, AC-Prime Location

New Spacious 4-bedroom house in charming Ankeny with WiFi, AC-Prime Location
Ankeny
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (35 reviews)
"The place was a perfect location and space for our needs. Would definitely stay again."
United States
Bonnie H.
The price is ￥22,333
￥52,985 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 7 - Sep 8
New Spacious 4-bedroom house in charming Ankeny with WiFi, AC-Prime Location
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a central island with bar stools.

19. Spacious 5-bedroom house with AC and WiFi in fantastic NE Ankeny

Spacious 5-bedroom house with AC and WiFi in fantastic NE Ankeny
Ankeny
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (16 reviews)
"Great house, very nicely decorated and very comfortable beds. "
United States
Kasey F.
The price is ￥37,551
￥74,629 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 2 - Sep 3
Spacious 5-bedroom house with AC and WiFi in fantastic NE Ankeny
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stove, and various kitchen appliances.

20. The Hen House Country Living with Farm Life Appeal Indianola, IA

The Hen House Country Living with Farm Life Appeal Indianola, IA
Indianola
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (18 reviews)
"Loved it, every thing was awesome."
United States
Adam b.
The price is ￥21,572
￥30,704 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 2 - Sep 3
The Hen House Country Living with Farm Life Appeal Indianola, IA
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AmericInn by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

AmericInn by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

10/10 Excellent
"Front desk girl was amazing!!!"
Glenn 1-night trip
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AmericInn by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

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Central Iowa Vacation Homes information

Number of reviews
780
Accommodation
503 Vacation Homes
Lowest Price
￥25,683
Highest Price
￥91,617

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