Title: ENTIRE HOME! 5 BEDROOM, 2 BATH, WITH JACUZZI - .2 miles to Iowa State Campus - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # ENTIRE HOME! 5 BEDROOM, 2 BATH, WITH JACUZZI - .2 miles to Iowa State Campus Family-friendly vacation home in Ames with a hot tub ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96810000/96800300/96800208/13710da5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![5 bedrooms, desk, travel crib, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96810000/96800300/96800208/02cb5753.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96810000/96800300/96800208/2ff31e58.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96810000/96800300/96800208/7f24c9d8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96810000/96800300/96800208/14ab0f76.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location In the heart of Ames, this home offers a warm welcome with five spacious bedrooms, two bathrooms, and main floor laundry. Unwind in the state-of-the-art kitchen or relax outside by the jacuzzi and fire pit. 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire home 5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10 ## Popular amenities - - Parking available - Kitchen - Dryer - Washer - Barbecue grill ## 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. ### ENTIRE HOME! 5 BEDROOM, 2 BATH, WITH JACUZZI - .2 miles to Iowa State Campus IN THE HEART OF AMES! This home will have everything you want and need. Only .2 miles away from Iowa State campus and a quick 8 minute walk to see a game at Jack Trice or Hilton Coliseum! In the house, you will find a full living room, dining room, state of the art kitchen, five bedrooms, two bathrooms, and main floor laundry. The outside features a jacuzzi, patio seating, grill, fire pit and large yard! Great space for families, friend groups, wedding parties, reunions, and more! ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach towels ### Pool/Spa - Hot tub ### 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 - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 5 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Books - Games - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### 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 ### General - Garden ## Similar properties ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/71000000/70570000/70562100/70562033/c419b385.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Fun Family Place with Extras and Space Ames - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 10 Exceptional 59 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-21&endDate=2025-11-22&selected=70562033&PinnedHotelID=70562033&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106550000/106546300/106546249/w1160h870x8y12-f03ba81a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Spacious 5-bedroom house in enchanting Ames with Wi-Fi, Close to the Action!! 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Quiet Cul-de-sac. Ames - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 10 Exceptional 37 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-21&endDate=2025-11-22&selected=90768014&PinnedHotelID=90768014&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM Minimum check-in age: 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 11:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions ### Rules Fireplace is not for use. Please DO NOT attempt to turn it on. The back door IS LOCKED. Please do not flip the latch. Keep the heat and central air settings between 65 and 72. Two extra toilet paper rolls, enough towels for each guest, and one full paper towel roll. Parking spaces and garages are for cars only. Please no parties in those spaces. ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Note from host: Pack n Play and high chair are available ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know 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 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 and a first aid kit 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 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=42.025917,-93.626755&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:aap_GdnmzP%3FS%3FU%3FU%40S%3FS%40U%40U%40Q%40UBU%40SBS%40SBUBSBUBSDQBSDSDSBSDSFSDQDSFQFQDSFQFSFOFQHQFQHOFOHQHOHQHMHQJMHOJOHMJMJMHOLKHMLKJMJKJKLMJILKLILKLIJILILILGNILGLELGNGLGLENGLCNENELCNENCLANCNALCNCN%3FNANANAL%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%40N%40N%40L%3FNBNBN%40NBL%40NBLDNBNDLDNDLDNDLFLFNFLDLFLHNFJHLHLHLHLJJHLJLHJLLJJJJLJJJLJJJNJLJLHLJNHNJLFPJLHPHNFPHNFNHPFPFPHPFPFPDRFPDPFRDPDRDRDRDRBRDRBPDR%40TBRBTBRBR%40R%40TBT%40P%3FT%40T%40R%3FR%40T%3FT%3FR%3FT%3FTAR%3FRATAT%3FRARCTATARCRCRCTCRATEPCRERCREREREREREPGREPGPERGPGPIPGPGPIPGNINGPINIPKLGPKLINKLINKLKLKLKLKJKLKJKLMJKJMJMJKHMJMHMFMJKFOHMHMDMFOFMFMFODMDODMDODOBMBODM%40OBO%40OBO%40M%40O%40O%40O%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FM%3FO%3FOAOAOAOAMCOAOCMAOEOCMCOEOEMEOEMEMGOGMGMGMEOIMIMGMKKGMIMKMIMKKKMKKKKMKKMMIKMMIMKMKMIOKMIOKMIQIMIQIOIQGOIOGQIQGQGQGQGQESGQGQESEQGSESCSESESCSESCQCUCSCUASCSASCUAUASASAU%3FUAS%3FS%3FU%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=4gYx5qPepc7lcGXQWpLQA2YFE44=) Ames, IA #### What's nearby - Iowa State University - 8 min walk - 0.7 km - Hilton Coliseum - 8 min walk - 0.7 km - Main Street Cultural District - 8 min walk - 0.7 km - Stephens Auditorium - 11 min walk - 1.0 km - Jack Trice Stadium - 2 min drive - 1.8 km #### Getting around - Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 48 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Starbucks - ‬14 min walk - ‪Culver's - ‬12 min walk - ‪Casey's - ‬14 min walk - ‪El Jefe - ‬13 min walk - ‪Starbucks - ‬14 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is ENTIRE HOME! 5 BEDROOM, 2 BATH, WITH JACUZZI - .2 miles to Iowa State Campus pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at ENTIRE HOME! 5 BEDROOM, 2 BATH, WITH JACUZZI - .2 miles to Iowa State Campus ? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at ENTIRE HOME! 5 BEDROOM, 2 BATH, WITH JACUZZI - .2 miles to Iowa State Campus ? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is ENTIRE HOME! 5 BEDROOM, 2 BATH, WITH JACUZZI - .2 miles to Iowa State Campus located? > This family-friendly Ames vacation home is within a 15-minute walk of Hilton Coliseum and Iowa State University. Main Street Cultural District and Brunnier Art Museum are also within 15 minutes. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## ENTIRE HOME! 5 BEDROOM, 2 BATH, WITH JACUZZI - .2 miles to Iowa State Campus Reviews 9.6 ### 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 12 8 - Good 4 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Amenities ### 10/10 Property conditions & facilities ### 10/10 Eco-friendliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Larry M. Mar 5, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect house and location. First time to Iowa and Ames. House and host were great. I would recommend it. ##### Larry M. Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Paula G. Nov 26, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Thanksgiving at Sweet Caroline's Lovely property. Location very close to ISU campus. Very spacious, clean, and well-appointed. Krista answered my emails promptly. ##### Paula G. Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### AnNyce H. Nov 11, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### ISU Reunion There were five of us that stayed in this well located home. It was simple to find, and had a welcoming presence. It was a perfect place for a five women 50th reunion from when we started ISU as freshman! It was comfortable and accommodated all our needs. Krista was very easy to work with. ##### AnNyce H. Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dong-ho May 2, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication I just had a wedding and booked this place for my in-laws coming to my wedding. I booked a hotel (Staybridge Ames) for my family. This place was so good that I felt guilt for my family. I never got to use the jacuzzi in front of my in-laws though. ##### Dong-ho Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Marc H. Feb 18, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place for going to Hilton Coliseum Perfect for six adults, hot tub was fantastic on the 3 degree days! ##### Marc H. Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Annamarie J. Dec 2, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great location for family game day gathering weekend! This house is super cute and in a perfect location for staying in Ames during a ISU football game weekend. It was clean, looks exactly as pictured, is on a quiet street, comfortable beds, plenty of space for our extended family group of 9 adults. The only thing to be mindful of is the temperature control, specifically upstairs. It's an older house, so it's to be expected, but all upstairs rooms were a sauna, regardless of what temperature we set the thermostat, then depending on how low we set it, the main floor was chilly. We ended up opening windows and keeping the fans on if we needed to be upstairs, but primarily when sleeping--in late November. That helped for sleeping! Aside from that, we had the best time staying at Krista's home. She was a great host, gave clear instructions and was helpful and responsive. The hot tub was a nice treat, too :) We would love to stay here again! Thank you! ##### Annamarie J. Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Amanda W. Oct 17, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### ISU Visit Was the perfect location for a game weekend! ##### Amanda W. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tarra M. Sep 1, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect for a football weekend Loved our stay at Sweet Caroline’s. Adorable house, very clean and perfect for either couples or a larger family to stay in for a football weekend. Easy walk to campus and the owners were awesome to work with!! Highly recommend to others. ##### Tarra M. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Deb T. Aug 31, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Deb Was wonderfully located! Delivered all that was described. Had everything we needed. ##### Deb T. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Alex K. Aug 29, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Ames VRBO Great location to University, with lovely shade trees. Home was charming and clean. Overall very nice property. Had a couple of door handle issues which the property owner resolved. It would be better to have another bathroom upstairs, 1-4 ratio is a bit challenging. ##### Alex K. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Catherine M. Aug 9, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Ladies Rendezvous A perfect place for five friends to spend a couple days together. It was a midway meeting place for five of us from MN, CO, and MO. Five nice bedrooms, hot tub, and convenient to golf and restauraunts. The house had everything we needed for a fun get together. gathering. ##### Catherine M. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Amy B. May 13, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy #### Masters graduation family celebration Great location and lots of space ##### Amy B. Stayed 2 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Theresa S. Mar 18, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great location for college events We took a girls trip to watch my daughter play hockey and this was the perfect place. 5 min drive to the arena, plenty of bedrooms and sleeping space for everyone, clean, and a hot tub to boot!! ##### Theresa S. Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dawn M. Oct 16, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cozy & Comfortable! Thoroughly enjoyed our 2 night stay at Krista’s clean and beautifully decorated house! Beds were super comfy. Plenty of towels and toiletries. Kitchen was well-equipped and really fun to cook in (new high-end appliances). Loved the little details in design like wall art with overhead lighting that added extra ambiance in the evenings. Krista was very responsive and check in/out went smoothly. Highly recommend! ##### Dawn M. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### HEATHER M. Oct 10, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### SWEET CAROLINE SO SWEET What a great weekend. Beginning with a perfect stay at Sweet Carolines. Check in was very easy, walking into a clean well-kept home. I also have a rental that is out of state, so comparing situations was nice. This home was so close to everything, a quick 15-minute walk to stadium was so easy not to mention the weather was perfect. Would definitely stay again and have already recommended to several of our friends that have kids at Iowa. Sweet Carolines did not disappoint :) ##### HEATHER M. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller Apr 1, 2025 ##### Verified traveller Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025