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A dining area with a round table, four wooden chairs, and a vase with flowers.

A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a stainless steel sink, and a dishwasher.

A wooden front door with a glass panel, a small window to the left, and a wooden staircase leading up to the door.

A kitchen with white cabinets, a sink, and a potted plant on the countertop.

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

Charming Franklin House: Close to Campus, Sleeps 6

Ames

10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (24 reviews)

10/10

Exceptional

(24 reviews)

"Great little house in a quiet neighborhood near campus. Enjoyed our stay!"

Anonymous traveler

The price is ￥15,107

￥15,107

￥39,058 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

Charming Franklin House: Close to Campus, Sleeps 6

A hallway with a wooden bench, a 'Guest Book,' and a 'Happy Home' sign.

A bedroom with a bed, a ceiling fan, a nightstand, a clock, and a window with curtains.

A two-story house with a garage, a front porch, and a snow-covered driveway.

A living room with a sofa, a coffee table, a TV, a floor lamp, and a ceiling fan.

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

Cozy 2-bedroom house in peaceful Colo with AC

Colo

8.0 out of 10, Very good, (3 reviews)

8.0/10

Very good

(3 reviews)

"Stay was great"

Cory S.

The price is ￥18,354

￥18,354

￥40,684 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

Cozy 2-bedroom house in peaceful Colo with AC

A dining area with a wooden table, chairs, and a decorative mirror. There are white paneled walls and a ceiling light fixture.

A compact kitchen with a marble countertop, a built-in cabinet with dishes, a sink, and a window with blinds.

A spacious living area with a staircase, a green sofa, a white armchair, a coffee table, and a floor lamp.

A modern kitchen with a double sink, white cabinets, and a view to a dining area.

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

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

Ames

9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (24 reviews)

9.6/10

Exceptional

(24 reviews)

"Great stay at an economic price!"

Cory M.

The price is ￥18,668

￥18,668

￥39,707 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

A spacious living room with hardwood floors, a chandelier, a dining table with chairs, and a sofa.

A single-story house with a front porch, a blue door, and a small front yard with potted plants.

A neatly made bed with a white duvet, multiple pillows, a bedside lamp, and a bedside table with a vase.

A room with a large mirror leaning against a white door with glass panels, wooden flooring, a bed with floral pillows, and a wall decorated with framed pictures.

4. Natural Nesting Grounds - Boone, IA

Natural Nesting Grounds - Boone, IA

Boone

9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (36 reviews)

9.8/10

Exceptional

(36 reviews)

"Beautiful property. Owner was VERY accommodating to this first time VBRO user."

Kelli A.

Natural Nesting Grounds - Boone, IA

A modern living room with a sectional sofa, a marble coffee table, and a kitchen in the background.

A bedroom with a bed, nightstands, a ceiling fan, and a window with a view of buildings.

A living room with a fireplace, a flat-screen TV, a leather couch, and a wall-mounted picture.

A residential area with a central house featuring a steeply pitched roof, surrounded by smaller houses and a swimming pool.

5. Sleeps 6, 3BR-2.5BA | Easy I-35 Access

Sleeps 6, 3BR-2.5BA | Easy I-35 Access

Huxley

10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (2 reviews)

10/10

Exceptional

(2 reviews)

"We enjoyed our stay. Perfect for visiting our ISU student."

Mary Jo T.

The price is ￥18,699

￥18,699

￥38,292 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 28 - Oct 29

Sleeps 6, 3BR-2.5BA | Easy I-35 Access

A living room with a fireplace, a sofa set, a coffee table, and a door with a stained glass design.

A two-story house with a brick facade, a chimney, and a garage.

A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stove, a sink, and a refrigerator.

A living room with a fireplace, sofa, and coffee table.

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

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

Ames

10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (1 review)

10/10

Exceptional

(1 review)

"Loved the place and layout was perfect for us. Was an abundance of ants and spiders inside but other than that no problems."

Will M.

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

A backyard with a wooden deck, a picnic table, and a small shed.

A bedroom with a bed, curtains, a TV, and a view of the outdoors.

A playground with a slide, climbing structures, and a bridge.

A single-story house with a sloped roof, surrounded by a well-maintained lawn and trees.

7. Sleeps 10 - 5BR - Minutes to Campus - Next to Park, Golf, Shopping

Sleeps 10 - 5BR - Minutes to Campus - Next to Park, Golf, Shopping

Ames

9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (5 reviews)

9.6/10

Exceptional

(5 reviews)

"The house is great! Location is very good with park across the street. It was also close to the relatives. We were coming into town to see. Everything was clean and the house was well equipped."

Cherie G.

The price is ￥42,355

￥42,355

￥84,333 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

Sleeps 10 - 5BR - Minutes to Campus - Next to Park, Golf, Shopping

A two-story house with a front porch, a garage, and a small shed.

A dining table set with plates, cups, and cutlery, a vase with flowers, and a window with curtains.

A room with a wooden floor, a bed with a red blanket, a bedside table, and a mirror on the wall.

A wooden suspension bridge with chains and wooden planks, surrounded by trees and dry leaves.

8. 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, (78 reviews)

10/10

Exceptional

(78 reviews)

"Very peaceful and relaxing!"

Matthew M.

The price is ￥30,354

￥30,354

￥38,918 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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

A spacious living area with a modern kitchen, a dining area, and a large window providing natural light.

A modern kitchen with a central island, white cabinetry, and blue chairs.

A bedroom with a bed, a chair, a ceiling fan, a TV, and a patterned wall.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a central island with bar stools.

9. 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, (29 reviews)

9.6/10

Exceptional

(29 reviews)

"Wonderful stay. Close to tons of restaurants"

Lisa N.

The price is ￥21,883

￥21,883

￥52,270 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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

A kitchen with white cabinets, a wooden shelf with dishes, a kettle, and a pizza menu on the counter.

A living room with a round glass coffee table, a brown ottoman, a potted plant, and a magazine. A flat-screen TV is mounted on a wooden entertainment unit with storage boxes.

A living room with a grey sofa, a wooden entertainment unit, a ceiling fan, and a flat-screen TV.

A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, and a window.

10. 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, (9 reviews)

9.4/10

Exceptional

(9 reviews)

"We enjoyed this place and its location. The beds were awesome and felt safe in the neighborhood. "

Danielle L.

The price is ￥15,601

￥15,601

￥47,692 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

5 Min to Adventureland and Casino - Fenced in yard

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a wooden dining table, and a built-in oven.

A bedroom with a bed, a chair, a small table, a window, an air conditioning unit, and a door.

A kitchen with white cabinets, a wooden countertop, a Bosch dishwasher, a toaster, and a coffee maker.

A bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, a white sink with a mirror, and a small window with a view of trees.

11. Cute tiny home with everything you need!

Cute tiny home with everything you need!

Cedar Falls

9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (18 reviews)

9.8/10

Exceptional

(18 reviews)

"So cozy and comfy!"

Jenny C.

The price is ￥12,706

￥12,706

￥31,273 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

Cute tiny home with everything you need!

A compact kitchen with a stove, oven, and refrigerator, a dining table with chairs, and a potted plant.

A modern living room with two armchairs, a coffee table, a chandelier, a round mirror, and a door leading to another room.

A white dresser with drawers, a framed picture, a candle, and a blue flower vase against a dark wall.

12. Natural Nook - Boone, IA

Natural Nook - Boone, IA

Boone

9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (3 reviews)

9.4/10

Exceptional

(3 reviews)

"This stay was just perfect!"

Marcia O.

Natural Nook - Boone, IA

A residential house with a well-maintained lawn, a stone pathway, and a variety of trees and shrubs.

A well-maintained garden with a variety of plants and a stone wall.

A spacious attic room with a brown leather couch, a plaid sofa, a dining table with chairs, and a ceiling fan.

A compact kitchen with a built-in refrigerator and freezer, a window with a view of trees, and a countertop with a coffee maker and a toy car.

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)

9.2/10

Wonderful

(15 reviews)

"Beautiful place to stay and very accommodating host."

Amy K.

The price is ￥16,236

￥16,236

￥25,214 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

A modern living room with a grey sofa, an orange armchair, and a wooden coffee table.

A modern kitchen with a central island, bar stools, stainless steel appliances, and a dining area in the background.

A bedroom with a bed, a ceiling fan, a wall-mounted light, and a door leading to a bathroom.

14. 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, (17 reviews)

10/10

Exceptional

(17 reviews)

"Great location."

Kevin L.

The price is ￥25,099

￥25,099

￥58,330 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

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

A single-story house with a garage, a front porch, and a small front yard.

A living room with a brown leather sofa, a coffee table, a TV, and a lamp.

A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stainless steel microwave, a stove, a toaster, and a window with blinds.

A backyard with a stone fire pit surrounded by Adirondack chairs, a chain-link fence, and a house in the background.

15. Des Moines Entire home 3 Bdms King; Queen; Twins quiet near High Trestle Trail

Des Moines Entire home 3 Bdms King; Queen; Twins quiet near High Trestle Trail

Ankeny

9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (32 reviews)

9.4/10

Exceptional

(32 reviews)

"Great property, clean and comfortable."

Kelly H.

The price is ￥18,956

￥18,956

￥51,099 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 16 - Nov 17

Des Moines Entire home 3 Bdms King; Queen; Twins quiet near High Trestle Trail

A golf course with a pond, surrounded by trees and a walking path.

A cozy room with a bed, a sofa, and a fireplace. There is a brick pillar and a door leading to another room.

A pink house with a green door, surrounded by a well-maintained garden and a metal archway.

A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a refrigerator, and a microwave.

16. Four Winds - 1st Floor

Four Winds - 1st Floor

Saint Ansgar

10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (4 reviews)

10/10

Exceptional

(4 reviews)

"This place was the perfect place to stay in St Ansgar."

Roxanne C.

The price is ￥20,236

￥20,236

￥33,374 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

Four Winds - 1st Floor

A two-story house surrounded by a garden with various flowers.

A living room with a sofa, ottoman, and a leather chair. A flat-screen TV is mounted on the wall.

A picnic setup with a fire, marshmallows, and chocolate bars on a wooden table in a park area with stone buildings in the background.

A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, and a wooden floor.

17. 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, (89 reviews)

10/10

Exceptional

(89 reviews)

"Adorable historic house! Would definitely stay again!"

Anonymous traveler

The price is ￥22,028

￥22,028

￥43,998 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 28 - Oct 29

The Rock House • Historic Stone Cottage • Walk to Central

A hot tub with blue lighting, surrounded by four windows with light fixtures above.

A modern living room with a wooden dining table, white armchairs, a fireplace, a flat-screen TV, and a chandelier.

A dining area with a dark wooden table and wicker chairs, a green leafy wall with a decorative sign, and a white wall in the background.

A modern interior with a long wooden bar, wicker chairs, a ceiling fan, and a view of the outside through large windows.

18. Ankeny’s Best/Hot tub/Theatre Room/Game Room

Ankeny’s Best/Hot tub/Theatre Room/Game Room

Ankeny

10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (8 reviews)

10/10

Exceptional

(8 reviews)

"Fantastic place with a great vibe! Was perfect for our 4th of July Getaway!"

Conor F.

The price is ￥25,631

￥25,631

￥64,900 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

Ankeny’s Best/Hot tub/Theatre Room/Game Room

A modern kitchen with a central island, a dining area, and a living room with a sofa and decorative pillows.

A wooden staircase leading to a dining area with a table and chairs.

A modern kitchen with a central island, bar stools, stainless steel appliances, and pendant lighting.

A dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a vase with flowers, and a white door in the background.

19. Enjoy a stylish experience at this centrally-located newly built home.

Enjoy a stylish experience at this centrally-located newly built home.

Ankeny

10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (10 reviews)

10/10

Exceptional

(10 reviews)

"Newly furnished, clean, close to activities. Would stay again!"

Liz D.

The price is ￥20,472

￥20,472

￥48,054 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

Enjoy a stylish experience at this centrally-located newly built home.

A modern living space with a kitchen, a blue sofa with a 'welcome' pillow, and a decorative fan.

A kitchen with a window, a sink, and a stove.

A red door with a keypad lock, a black coat rack with hangers, a bench, and a patterned rug.

An outdoor patio with a table and chairs, a large umbrella, and a wooden fence in the background.

20. 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, (37 reviews)

10/10

Exceptional

(37 reviews)

"Awesome place and host! Highly recommend"

Melissa H.

The price is ￥16,801

￥16,801

￥26,725 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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

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