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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 ￥21,514
￥45,012 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 31 - Sep 1
Cozy 2-bedroom house in peaceful Colo with AC
Interior

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 ￥16,569
￥25,803 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 30 - Aug 31
Charming 2-bedroom house in Collins with AC, WiFi
Coffee/tea maker, fridge, microwave, oven

3. Campus & Downtown - Near Starbucks - Netflix - 2Br/1Ba

Campus & Downtown - Near Starbucks - Netflix - 2Br/1Ba
Ames
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (63 reviews)
"Great location!"
United States
Nancie F.
The price is ￥14,661
￥27,129 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 14 - Sep 15
Campus & Downtown - Near Starbucks - Netflix - 2Br/1Ba
Smart TV

4. Downtown & Campus Wifi with Netflix 2Br 1Ba

Downtown & Campus Wifi with Netflix 2Br 1Ba
Ames
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (22 reviews)
"Lovely place to stay for our short stop in Ames! Great location and everything was super accessible!"
United States
Jennifer L.
The price is ￥14,408
￥26,895 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 28 - Sep 29
Downtown & Campus Wifi with Netflix 2Br 1Ba
TV, offices

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

Sleeps 6, 3BR-3BA | Easy I-35 Access
Huxley
The price is ￥17,721
￥53,591 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 30 - Aug 31
Sleeps 6, 3BR-3BA | Easy I-35 Access
TV, offices

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

3BR-2BA, Sleeps 8 | Close to I-35
Ames
The price is ￥23,745
￥62,648 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 23 - Sep 24
3BR-2BA, Sleeps 8 | Close to I-35
Dining

7. 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.
3BR Getaway, Sleeps 6 | 2-3 Miles to ISU
Property grounds

8. 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 ￥15,577
￥27,233 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 3 - Sep 4
Beautiful Rustic Barn just waiting for you to kick back and relax.
Smart TV, books, computer monitors

9. 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 ￥18,410
￥31,915 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 14 - Sep 15
Natural Nesting Grounds - Boone, IA
Outdoor dining

10. The Little Red House

The Little Red House
Fairfield
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (10 reviews)
"Beautiful house and very clean!!!"
United States
Kelli J.
The price is ￥15,617
￥33,905 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 15 - Sep 16
The Little Red House
Coffee/tea maker, fridge, microwave, oven

11. Cute tiny home with everything you need!

Cute tiny home with everything you need!
Cedar Falls
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (14 reviews)
"So cozy and comfy!"
United States
Jenny C.
The price is ￥15,849
￥35,681 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 20 - Sep 21
Cute tiny home with everything you need!
Property grounds

12. ‼️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.
‼️Crane Haven - Boutique-Inspired with Modern Flare
Exterior

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 ￥16,569
￥25,731 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 30 - Aug 31
1-bedroom, 3 Gig-Fiber WiFi, timbered/view setting in WDM near RecPlex/DMU
Property grounds

14. The Rock House • Historic Stone Cottage • Walk to Central

The Rock House • Historic Stone Cottage • Walk to Central
Pella
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (87 reviews)
"Adorable historic house! Would definitely stay again!"
United States
Anonymous traveler
The price is ￥21,050
￥43,387 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 9 - Sep 10
The Rock House • Historic Stone Cottage • Walk to Central
Interior

15. 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 ￥24,701
￥57,115 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 13 - Sep 14
Entire Home-Beautiful 4BR, 3.5BA Retreat in Ankeny, Iowa 2 King Beds, Fenced, AC
Coffee/tea maker, fridge, microwave, oven

16. 5 Min to Adventureland and Casino - Fenced in yard

5 Min to Adventureland and Casino - Fenced in yard
Altoona
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (8 reviews)
"We enjoyed this place and its location. The beds were awesome and felt safe in the neighborhood. "
United States
Danielle L.
The price is ￥13,299
￥45,375 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 31 - Sep 1
5 Min to Adventureland and Casino - Fenced in yard
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets

17. 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, (31 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 ￥19,019
￥29,370 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 7 - Sep 8
Entire Bungalow with Fenced-In Yard! Sleeps 6 & Pet-Friendly, Central Des Moines
Exterior

18. 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, (66 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 ￥32,010
￥40,873 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 3 - Sep 4
1800s Home, Train-Themed Decor, Walk to Downtown & Attractions, Exclusive Perks
Coffee/tea maker, fridge, microwave, oven

19. 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, (17 reviews)
"Loved it, every thing was awesome."
United States
Adam b.
The price is ￥21,514
￥30,621 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 2 - Sep 3
The Hen House Country Living with Farm Life Appeal Indianola, IA
2 bedrooms, WiFi, bed sheets

20. 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 ￥17,146
￥43,410 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 31 - Sep 1
The Iowa Fair House - Games + Walk to Main Gate
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Top Central Iowa Hotel Reviews

Stoney Creek Hotel Des Moines - Johnston

Stoney Creek Hotel Des Moines - Johnston

10/10 Excellent
"The room was affordable, clean, spacious, and charming. The staff were eager to be helpful. The fiberglass moose out front was “unique,” and the log cabin aesthetic was simple and charming, even if it was a bit “kitschy.” Loved it. Would stay here again."
MIRIAM 1-night trip
Posted 11 hours ago
Stoney Creek Hotel Des Moines - Johnston

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Central Iowa Vacation Homes information

Number of reviews
824
Accommodation
507 Vacation Homes
Lowest Price
￥25,731
Highest Price
￥62,648

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