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Ames

Ames

Our top choices for Story County vacation rentals

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1. The Urban Barn! private parking

The Urban Barn! private parking
Nevada
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (36 reviews)
"Cute little place for a solo traveler."
United States
Jill R.
The price is CA $78
CA $176 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 4 - Nov 5
The Urban Barn! private parking
A modern building with the text "IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY" on the facade.

2. Cozy Nook Cottage With Hot Tub

Cozy Nook Cottage With Hot Tub
Nevada
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (25 reviews)
"Clean and quiet"
United States
Garrett
The price is CA $97
CA $186 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 7 - Oct 8
Cozy Nook Cottage With Hot Tub
A modern building with the text "IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY" on the facade.

3. Knotty Pine Bunkhouse

Knotty Pine Bunkhouse
Nevada
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (17 reviews)
"Hosts were so sweet and the place was great!"
United States
Pamela W.
The price is CA $103
CA $216 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 12 - Oct 13
Knotty Pine Bunkhouse
A room with a round table and two chairs, a window with blinds, and a vase with flowers on the table.

4. The Retreat on Harding

The Retreat on Harding
Ames
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (18 reviews)
"Hosts were very responsive in providing info, apartment was vey clean and had everything I needed"
United States
Derek S.
The price is CA $113
CA $227 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 7 - Oct 8
The Retreat on Harding
A hallway with wooden flooring, a white door, a radiator, a small table with a potted plant, and a staircase with white balusters.

5. Sunfield: Cozy Pets Welcome Family Downtown Nr ISU

Sunfield: Cozy Pets Welcome Family Downtown Nr ISU
Ames
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (1 review)
"Andrew is very friendly and I love that he allows people to travel with their pets. The stairway leading up to our unit is carpet and our old dog had no trouble finding sure footing on the way up or down. The neighborhood is lovely and walkable. A great place to stay!"
United States
Kathryn H.
The price is CA $81
CA $211 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 26 - Oct 27
Sunfield: Cozy Pets Welcome Family Downtown Nr ISU
A compact kitchen with a red refrigerator, wooden cabinets, and a brick backsplash.

6. Lamplight Luxe Lamplight Luxe Lamplight Luxe

Lamplight Luxe Lamplight Luxe Lamplight Luxe
Nevada
The price is CA $106
CA $194 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 7 - Oct 8
Lamplight Luxe Lamplight Luxe Lamplight Luxe
A modern living room with a sofa, coffee table, and a TV. There is a kitchen area with cabinets and a refrigerator.

7. 1BR-1BA, Sleeps 4 | Near ISU and Downtown Ames

1BR-1BA, Sleeps 4 | Near ISU and Downtown Ames
Ames
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (27 reviews)
"The place was clean and great location "
United States
Jessika
1BR-1BA, Sleeps 4 | Near ISU and Downtown Ames
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a central island.

8. Stylish Campustown Stay with Gym & Balcony

Stylish Campustown Stay with Gym & Balcony
Ames
6.8 out of 10, (3 reviews)
"Clean and quiet. Short drive to the campus and near Hy-Vee for groceries. Beds are firm but comfortable. "
United States
Greg
The price is CA $98
CA $324 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 7 - Oct 8
Stylish Campustown Stay with Gym & Balcony
A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a central island with bar stools, a microwave, and a stove.

9. Sleeps 6, 3BR-3BA | Easy I-35 Access

Sleeps 6, 3BR-3BA | Easy I-35 Access
Huxley
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (1 review)
"Location was great for a visit to Ames. Very comfortable for our family of 4. Place was very clean and easy to find. There were a couple things that weren’t working but the host was very responsive and I’m sure all will be resolved for the next visitor. I would definitely stay again."
United States
Sonya H.
The price is CA $158
CA $207 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 8 - Oct 9
Sleeps 6, 3BR-3BA | Easy I-35 Access
A modern bathroom with a double sink, a large mirror, and a shower area.

10. 3BR-2BA, Sleeps 6 | Quiet Neighborhood

3BR-2BA, Sleeps 6 | Quiet Neighborhood
Ames
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (1 review)
"Great property for visiting our college student and attending a football game."
United States
Janelle K.
The price is CA $327
CA $562 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 9 - Oct 10
3BR-2BA, Sleeps 6 | Quiet Neighborhood
A living room with a brown leather sofa, a round ottoman, a wooden coffee table, a TV, and framed pictures on the wall.

11. Sleeps 5, 2BR-1BA | Easy I-35 Access

Sleeps 5, 2BR-1BA | Easy I-35 Access
Story City
The price is CA $212
CA $418 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 19 - Oct 20
Sleeps 5, 2BR-1BA | Easy I-35 Access
A hallway with a wooden bench, a 'Guest Book,' and a 'Happy Home' sign.

12. Cozy 2-bedroom house in peaceful Colo with AC

Cozy 2-bedroom house in peaceful Colo with AC
Colo
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (2 reviews)
"Stay was great"
United States
Cory S.
The price is CA $192
CA $400 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 8 - Oct 9
Cozy 2-bedroom house in peaceful Colo with AC
A modern living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a TV mounted on the wall. There is a wooden ladder leaning against the wall and a small table with a bowl of chocolates.

13. 2BR-1BA, Sleeps 5 | Prime Location

2BR-1BA, Sleeps 5 | Prime Location
Ames
6.0 out of 10, (1 review)
The price is CA $184
CA $378 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 7 - Oct 8
2BR-1BA, Sleeps 5 | Prime Location
A living room with a fireplace, a sofa set, a coffee table, and a door with a stained glass design.

14. 3BR-2BA, Sleeps 8 | Close to I-35

3BR-2BA, Sleeps 8 | Close to I-35
Ames
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (1 review)
"Loved the place and layout was perfect for us. Was an abundance of ants and spiders inside but other than that no problems."
United States
Will M.
The price is CA $212
CA $270 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 7 - Oct 8
3BR-2BA, Sleeps 8 | Close to I-35
A backyard with a wooden deck, a picnic table, and a small shed.

15. Sleeps 10 - 5BR - Minutes to Campus - Next to Park, Golf, Shopping

Sleeps 10 - 5BR - Minutes to Campus - Next to Park, Golf, Shopping
Ames
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (4 reviews)
"Very family friendly- lots of room for all of us and the park across the street was great. Easy access and very quiet neighborhood. Neat clean home."
United States
Melanie K.
The price is CA $428
CA $820 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 7 - Oct 8
Sleeps 10 - 5BR - Minutes to Campus - Next to Park, Golf, Shopping
A covered patio with a wooden ceiling, a ceiling fan, a sofa with cushions, a table with a vase, and a view of a brick house and trees.

16. Walk to ISU and Stadium with Fire Pit, Fenced Yard

Walk to ISU and Stadium with Fire Pit, Fenced Yard
Ames
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (39 reviews)
"We were in town with extended family to visit our son at ISU and this was the perfect house and location for all of us."
United States
Julie P.
The price is CA $282
CA $359 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Walk to ISU and Stadium with Fire Pit, Fenced Yard
A hallway with wooden flooring, a white door, a radiator, a small table with a potted plant, and a staircase with white balusters.

17. Earthvine: Cozy Zen Retreat Pets-OK Downtown-ISU

Earthvine: Cozy Zen Retreat Pets-OK Downtown-ISU
Ames
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (1 review)
"This was so cute and attention was given to all the details for guests from coffee, teas, creamers, and toiletries as well. Very comfortable bed-great stay for a couple."
United States
Traci N.
The price is CA $87
CA $217 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 26 - Oct 27
Earthvine: Cozy Zen Retreat Pets-OK Downtown-ISU
A house with a porch, wooden steps, and a small garden.

18. Windrose: Tranquil Pets-OK Soak Tub Suite Near ISU

Windrose: Tranquil Pets-OK Soak Tub Suite Near ISU
Ames
The price is CA $73
CA $196 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 27 - Oct 28
Windrose: Tranquil Pets-OK Soak Tub Suite Near ISU
A bedroom with a bed, a sofa, a radiator, and a window with blinds.

19. Snowdrop: Cozy Reno Pets-OK Studio Soak Tub Nr ISU

Snowdrop: Cozy Reno Pets-OK Studio Soak Tub Nr ISU
Ames
4.0 out of 10, (1 review)
The price is CA $81
CA $197 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 8 - Oct 9
Snowdrop: Cozy Reno Pets-OK Studio Soak Tub Nr ISU
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a tiled backsplash.

20. Completely renovated! Within a few blocks of downtown bars and restaurants

Completely renovated! Within a few blocks of downtown bars and restaurants
Boone
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (52 reviews)
"Really nice stay, definitely recommend! "
United States
Tanya N.
The price is CA $96
CA $196 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 7 - Oct 8
Completely renovated! Within a few blocks of downtown bars and restaurants
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Spark by Hilton Ames

Spark by Hilton Ames

10/10 Excellent
"Good"
Laura 2-night trip
Posted 7 hours ago
Spark by Hilton Ames

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