Title: Welcome to Dot’s Abode! - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=119895725&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire apartment # Welcome to Dot’s Abode! Apartment in Boone ## Photo gallery for Welcome to Dot’s Abode! ![TV - Welcome to Dot’s Abode! (Boone)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119900000/119895800/119895725/91a75914.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Welcome to Dot’s Abode! (Boone)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119900000/119895800/119895725/074cf65d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Welcome to Dot’s Abode! (Boone)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119900000/119895800/119895725/9e5b063d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Welcome to Dot’s Abode! (Boone)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119900000/119895800/119895725/c57aa3bb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining - Welcome to Dot’s Abode! (Boone)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119900000/119895800/119895725/06eff62d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Welcome to Dot’s Abode! provides laundry facilities and more. Guests can connect to in-room WiFi. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire apartment 2 bedrooms1 bathroom ## Popular amenities - Washer - Dryer - Pet friendly - Air conditioning - Parking available - Barbecue grill ## 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 ![Smart TV, table tennis](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109770000/109764100/109764014/cf3c377f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Charming and Private 3-bedroom house by Saylorville Lake, North of Johnston Johnston - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi 10 Exceptional 12 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-12&endDate=2026-02-13&selected=109764014&PinnedHotelID=109764014&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 Boone is home to this apartment. Ledges State Park and McHose Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Boone and Scenic Valley Railroad and Museum and Iowa Arboretum. Furman Aquatic Center and Story City Carousel are also worth visiting. [Visit our Boone travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Boone.dx181508) [View more Apartments in Boone](https://www.expedia.ca/Boone-Apartments.d181508-aaApartments.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![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 - ![Iowa State University showing a park and modern architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6105990/2b27c161-a3ae-4c52-ae42-0c62bbb6b5a2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Iowa State University 15 min drive \- 21.8 km - McHose Park 3 min walk \- 0.3 km - Gabrielson Clinic for Women 17 min walk \- 1.5 km - Birthplace of Mamie D. Eisenhower 3 min drive \- 2.1 km - Boone Speedway 3 min drive \- 2.4 km ### Getting around - Des Moines International Airport (DSM) 66 min drive ### Restaurants - Casey's General Store 3 min drive - McDonald's 7 min walk - Casey's General Store 3 min drive - Scooter’s Coffee 2 min drive - Toby K's Hideaway 4 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Welcome to Dot’s Abode! pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Welcome to Dot’s Abode!? ### What time is check-out at Welcome to Dot’s Abode!? ### Where is Welcome to Dot’s Abode! located? ## 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 ## 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 5 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews ### 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 #### 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 #### 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. 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