[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire apartment # Welcome to Dot’s Abode! Apartment in Boone ![Microwave, oven, stovetop, dishwasher](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119900000/119895800/119895725/bf24acec.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119900000/119895800/119895725/df5f0659.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119900000/119895800/119895725/c57aa3bb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119900000/119895800/119895725/9e5b063d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119900000/119895800/119895725/074cf65d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Welcome to Dot’s Abode! provides laundry facilities and more. Guests can connect to in-room WiFi. 10 Exceptional ### Entire apartment 2 bedrooms1 bathroom ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Washer - Parking available - Barbecue grill - Pet-friendly - Air conditioning ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Welcome to Dot’s Abode! Make yourself at home in this bright and airy \*\*2-bedroom corner unit\*\* on the 2nd floor of a secure building — all the comforts of home are ready for you; just \*pack a bag and arrive!\* Perfect for families visiting \*\*ISU\*\*, catching a game in Ames, or exploring local attractions, including the \*\*speedway\*\* and the \*\*Rail Explorer\*\*. Everything you need is within easy reach: \*\*Walmart, Fareway and Casey’s\*\* are all just a short walk away. Enjoy \*\*well-lit, off-street parking\*\*, and a location that keeps you close to both city and country — just \*\*15 miles from Ames\*\* and \*50 miles from Des Moines\* Whether you’re here for sports, sightseeing, or a relaxing getaway, Dot’s Abode is your cozy home base. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the apartment: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Food and drink - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Stovetop ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - 2 pets total ### 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) ## Similar properties ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/72000000/71320000/71317700/71317666/6f8179c5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Classy Retro Suite "Preferred Partner of Rail Explorers" Pets OK Boone - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 10 Exceptional 5 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-04&endDate=2025-11-05&selected=71317666&PinnedHotelID=71317666&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102340000/102336800/102336793/0c7f1011.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Completely renovated! 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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 ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=42.04478,-93.874794&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:%7Dvs_Gl%7C%7D%7BP%3FS%3FU%3FU%3FS%40S%40U%40U%40S%40S%40UBS%40UBQBUBSBUBSBSDQDSBSDSDSDSFQDSDQFSFQDSHQFOFQFQHQFOHQHOHOHQHOHOHMHOJOJMHMJOJMJMJKJKLMJKJMLKJILKJILKLILILILILGLINGLGLGLGLENGNELENCLENCNELCNCNCLANANCN%3FNALANAN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%40L%40N%40N%3FNBN%40L%40NBNBLBNDNBLDNBNDLDLFNDLFLFLFNFLHLFLHLHLHLHLJJHLJJHLJJLJJLLJJJJJLJLJNHLJLHNJNHLHPHLHPHNHNHPFNHPFPFPFNFPFRFRFPDPDRFPDRDRDRBRDRDPBRBRBTBRBTBP%40T%40RBT%40R%40R%40T%40T%40R%3FR%3FT%3FT%3FR%3FT%3FT%3FR%3FRATATARARATCTARARCRCTCRCRCRCRERERCRERERERGPEREPGPGRGPGPGPGPGPINGPINIPINININININKNILKNILKLKLKLKLKJMLKJKJMJKJMJKHMHMJMHMHMFMHMFOFMHMFMFODMDMDODODMDOBOBMDO%40OBMBO%40O%40O%40O%40M%40O%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FMAOAOAOAOAMCOCOAMEOCOCMEOEMEOEOEMEMGMGMIOGMGMIMGMIMIMKMIKIMKKKMKKKKKMMKKKMKMKMKMIMKOKMIOIOIMIQIOIOIOIQGQIOGQGQGQIQEQGQGSEQESGQESESESCSESESCSCSCSCSCUCSASCSAUAUASASAUAU%3FS%3FS%3FU%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=PIDFhouxC0YfjPSBiHMvZu8EAJk=) Boone, IA #### What's nearby - McHose Park - 5 min walk - 0.4 km - Boone Speedway - 4 min drive - 2.4 km - Boone and Scenic Valley Railroad and Museum - 4 min drive - 2.8 km - Seven Oaks Recreation - 7 min drive - 9.1 km - Ledges State Park - 9 min drive - 5.5 km #### Getting around - Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 66 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min walk - ‪Casey's General Store - ‬3 min drive - ‪Casey's General Store - ‬3 min drive - ‪Whistle Stop Cafe - ‬3 min drive - ‪Dairy Queen - ‬8 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Welcome to Dot’s Abode! pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). ### What time is check-in at Welcome to Dot’s Abode!? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Welcome to Dot’s Abode!? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Welcome to Dot’s Abode! located? > Situated in Boone, this apartment building is within 2 mi (3 km) of McHose Park, Boone Speedway, and Birthplace of Mamie D. Eisenhower. Boone and Scenic Valley Railroad and Museum and Ledges State Park are also within 3 mi (5 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Welcome to Dot’s Abode! Reviews 10 ### 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 Cleanliness ### 10 Location 10 - Excellent 4 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Donald H. Sep 29, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Place was just as advertised, would definitely recommend! ##### Donald H. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sally J. Oct 16, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy A great affordable place to stay while visiting our student at Iowa State ##### Sally J. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jacy K. Sep 6, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy It was the perfect location for us and was a great place for a long term stay (1 week). ##### Jacy K. Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rose G. Sep 23, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Perfect place. Great location, furnishings comfortable. Fast response for concern we had with TV. Vrbo directions not clear but we were able to find location easily. Nice outdoor area. Will definitely use again if available for our yearly visit to Boone. ##### Rose G. Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025