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Walk to Jack Trice Stadium and ISU! Fire Pit+Yard

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Terrace/patio
Smart TV, books
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV, books
Dining

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathrooms149 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

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Ames, IA
  • Place, Stephens Auditorium
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Reiman Gardens
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Iowa State University
    ‪14 min walk‬

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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.

Walk to Jack Trice Stadium and ISU! Fire Pit+Yard

This charming home offers a comfortable and thoughtfully detailed space for your group to unwind. It’s a lived-in, loved home—not a cookie-cutter rental.

ACCOMODATIONS:
🛏️ 4 bedrooms: Sleeps up to 8 guests comfortably Three bedrooms feature comfortable queen-sized memory foam mattresses. A fourth cozy room is furnished with a twin daybed and a pull-out trundle.
🚿 2 full bathrooms: Two full bathrooms are stocked with shampoo, conditioner, body wash, and makeup towels for your convenience.
☕ Fully equipped kitchen: A fully equipped kitchen includes pots, pans, bakeware, and utensils. Gather your group around the large dining table for shared meals.

LIVING & ENTERTAINMENT
🛋️ Living room: Relax on comfortable seating and enjoy your favorite shows on the large Roku TV.
🎲 Game room and basement: The finished basement is a dedicated game room, complete with its own TV, games, and puzzles for hours of entertainment. Washer and dryer are located in the basement.
🛜 Fast WiFi with boosted coverage throughout the home

OUTDOOR AREAS
🌳 Fenced Yard: A private, fenced yard perfect for relaxing or playing.
☕ Screened Porch: Ideal for enjoying morning coffee or a late-night conversation, protected from the elements.
🔥Fire Pit: An outdoor fire pit is available for cozy evenings.
🚙 Parking: Driveway parking for 2–3 vehicles with limited street parking (4-hour city limit)
🚪 Front doorbell camera for added security (records video + audio)
❗Garage not available for guest parking

NEARBY ATTRACTIONS:
🚶‍♀️ Walk to Jack Trice Stadium & ISU
🛝 Nearby restaurants, grocery stores, parks
During your stay at this vacation home, you'll be within walking distance of Iowa State University. You'll find features like a water park, laundry facilities, and an arcade/game room. The vacation home offers free WiFi and a kitchen.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine, and 2 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Splash around at the water park
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • Within a 15-minute walk of Iowa State University and Stephens Auditorium
This vacation home offers its guests a water park. The family-friendly vacation home also features an arcade/game room, a garden, and laundry facilities.

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Fenced yard
  • Firepit
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Water park
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,600 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

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

Rules

📝 Rental agreement required before check-in. Request a copy anytime. Booking confirms you agree to the terms.

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Note from host: House trained; always supervised. Fee for messes.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: Not childproofed; Supervise children at all times.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

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Walk to Jack Trice Stadium and ISU! Fire Pit+Yard Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 19 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 19 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Melissa A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay when visiting ISU. So close to all the action.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy G.

Liked: Cleanliness
We stayed here over Christmas with our large family and had a great experience. The neighborhood was excellent—quiet, safe, and very family-friendly. The fenced-in yard was a huge plus for our dogs, and the space worked well for everyone. This would be an ideal place to stay for a football or basketball weekend. We would happily stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve N., Chandler AZ

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay for an Iowa State football weekend! Location was perfect and the house had everything we needed for a comfortable getaway. Wi-Fi and big screen TV’s were fantastic. The amenities were everything we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ross J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Truly excellent experience!! Gorgeous neighborhood, friendly neighbors, clean home easy to access, very walkable to campus. We stayed in three VRBO’s in three different college towns and this one was the best of the three!! Great communication with property manager. This was a great experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donald K.

Liked: Cleanliness
A little older but a nice quiet house with comfortable beds. We were in town on business and our was a great place to stay.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great weekend

We enjoyed a great weekend in Ames. The house was nicely set up and well equipped with everything we would need. The location was perfect to take in some events around campus.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful stay

Our stay at Serendipity was very nice. It was cozy and perfect for our family.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Todd Y.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family vacation

The neighbors were close and some cleanliness items, but overall the host was very nice and the house met our needs.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Trevor R., Fairfield, IA, USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Upper Games Soccer Stay

It was spacious, clean and near everything we needed and wanted to do.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Zoe M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect gathering place

We chose this property for several couples to stay at before a wedding and it worked out wonderfully. There’s enough space in the driveway for two pickups and a car, and the porch was great for bug-free happy hours. The host was easy to contact with questions and very helpful. We had a great stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patti K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great host and wonderful home!

Communication was so great and check-in/check-out was a breeze. We were there with 8 adults and the common space was great. Three bedrooms very spacious. The room with twin beds is a trundle in small room so plan accordingly. We loved the character of the old home and was updated nicely. Kitchen was well stocked. We would stay again if ever in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie I.

Liked: Cleanliness

Gal’s weekend

Visited Ames for Gal’s Weekend at my daughter’s sorority. This property is in a great location for access to all things Iowa State, safe and quiet neighborhood. Very responsive owner, made our stay easy and enjoyable!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quaint and Clean

Perfect for Mom’s weekend!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nathan J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place, well supplied

Wonderful property, conveniently located with plenty of room. Beds were made, towels laid out - had everything we needed to make our stay easy. Highly recommend
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ed G.

Liked: Cleanliness

As advertised

Great location for events at ISU and within Ames. Very comfortable and quiet place to enjoy your visit.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

John M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Texas vs Iowa State Football Weekend

LOVE this property and location. Quiet and great vibes. Walking distance to the Iowa State campus to the north and the football stadium to the east. It was a perfect home base for us this weekend. Could not recommend it enough for an awesome Ames extended stay expereince.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa Z.

Liked: Cleanliness

ISU Family Visit

Well appointed, comfortable home in an excellent location near ISU campus. We enjoyed our stay very much and the ease of booking, checking in and out and communication were very efficient! Will def be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brenda C., Carmel

Liked: Cleanliness

Visiting nearby family

Amazing home! Stayed there with 4 adults. Great location and the neighborhood was quite. Kitchen was very well stocked and it was easy to cook dinner for the group. The home was very clean and well maintained. We felt at home! The owner Tricia was very responsive to questions. As the owner mentioned in the listing, she lives there when she is in town. Please be respectful of her home and treat it as if it were your own home. We will stay again!!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Greg W., St. Paul, Minnesota

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place!

Thanks for a wonderful stay. Close to stadium and campus!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023