Title: Craftsmen Style Home near campus and downtown - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=108196736&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Craftsmen Style Home near campus and downtown Vacation home with kitchen, near Iowa State University ## Photo gallery for Craftsmen Style Home near campus and downtown ![Dining - Craftsmen Style Home near campus and downtown (Ames)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/109000000/108200000/108196800/108196736/ca13e0db.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets - Craftsmen Style Home near campus and downtown (Ames)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/109000000/108200000/108196800/108196736/10bacb4e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, video games - Craftsmen Style Home near campus and downtown (Ames)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/109000000/108200000/108196800/108196736/af3284bf.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Microwave, oven, stovetop, dishwasher - Craftsmen Style Home near campus and downtown (Ames)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/109000000/108200000/108196800/108196736/afd6896c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Craftsmen Style Home near campus and downtown (Ames)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/109000000/108200000/108196800/108196736/712f4132.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies 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 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8 ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi - Air conditioning - Parking available ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## 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) ## Similar properties ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110410000/110404500/110404468/b4fae206.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Spacious 5-bedroom house in peaceful Ames neighborhood just steps from campus. 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ## About the area Ames is home to this vacation home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Wilson Farm Prairie and Christiansen Forest Reserve, while Stephens Auditorium and Brunnier Art Museum are cultural highlights. Furman Aquatic Center and Trailhead Park and Arboretum are also worth visiting. 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Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Craftsmen Style Home near campus and downtown Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 8 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Peter J. Feb 17, 2025 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 :) ##### Peter J. Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dawn L. Sep 29, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy We came for my daughter's sorority weekend and football game. Great layout, location and very clean. Just what we needed for a super fun weekend! ##### Dawn L. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Molly E. Oct 7, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great! Close to campus and plenty of room ##### Molly E. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kelly C. Nov 19, 2024 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! ##### Kelly C. Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Carole B. Aug 9, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Great property, excellent host! ##### Carole B. Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kayla L. Mar 28, 2025 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! ##### Kayla L. 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