Title: Cottage by the Park - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=6059972&destination=Ames%2C+Iowa%2C+United+States+of+America&selected=102853348&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire apartment # Cottage by the Park ## Photo gallery for Cottage by the Park ![Dining - Cottage by the Park (Ames)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102860000/102853400/102853348/e3329a4a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, desk, WiFi, bed sheets - Cottage by the Park (Ames)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102860000/102853400/102853348/51cd6d51.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Cottage by the Park (Ames)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102860000/102853400/102853348/63038824.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV - Cottage by the Park (Ames)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102860000/102853400/102853348/8a5dfcc2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Cottage by the Park (Ames)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102860000/102853400/102853348/8a6e47fc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Nestled in Ames, Cottage offers a warm welcome to travelers. Modern comfort and natural tranquility merge with easy access to Iowa State University, Hospital, Brookside Park and Furman Aquatic Center nearby. Enjoy scenic trails or simply soak in the sights of nature at Brookside Park. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire apartment 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4750 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet friendly - Air conditioning - Outdoor Space ## 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. ### Cottage by the Park Nestled in the heart of Ames, Cottage embodies the spirit of our vibrant locale, offering a warm welcome to travelers from near and far. Located near Iowa State University, Hospital, Brookside Park, Furman Aquatic Center the Cottage provides easy access to everything Ames has to offer. Downtown Ames is a short drive or \~20 min walk away, where you'll find an array of dining, shopping, and entertainment options. At the Cottage the modern comfort merges with the tranquility of nature. The Cottage is designed with comfortable and functional furnishing and amenities. Natural light floods in through abundant windows, framing views of the surrounding parkland. With direct access to Brookside Park, guests can explore scenic trails, picnic areas, or simply soak in the sights and sounds of nature. Book your stay with us today and experience the best of both worlds in Ames. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the apartment: WiFi ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Microwave - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming cats and dogs only - 2 pets total ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Location highlights - Near a hospital ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - 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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 apartment. Farm House Museum and Stephens Auditorium are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Furman Aquatic Center and Octagon Center for the Arts. Story City Carousel and Trailhead Park and Arboretum are also worth visiting. [Visit our Ames travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Ames.dx6059972) [View more Apartments in Ames](https://www.expedia.ca/Ames-Apartments.d6059972-aaApartments.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=42.034035,-93.62391&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:ysq_Gl%7ClzP%3FU%3FU%40S%3FS%40U%3FS%40U%40SBU%40S%40SBUBSBU%40SBSDSBSDSBSDSDSDSDSDQFSDQFQDSFQFQFQHQFQFOHQHOFOHQHOHOHOJOHOJMHOJMJMJMJMJMJKJMJKLKJKLKLKJILILKLGJKLGNILGLGLINELGLENELGNELENELCNCNCLCNCNCNANALANAN%3FNAN%3FN%3FN%3FL%3FN%40N%3FN%40L%40P%40L%40NBNBLBNBNBLBNDNDLDLFNDLDNFLFLFLFNFLHLFLJJFLJLHLHJJLJJJLJJJLLJLHJJLLLHLJLHNJLHNJNHNHNHNHPHNFNHPFNFPHPFPFPFPDRFPFPDRDPDRFRBRDRDRBRBRDRBRBRBT%40RBT%40RBR%40T%40R%40T%3FR%40T%40R%3FR%3FT%3FT%3FT%3FR%3FTARAR%3FTATARARCTARCTARCRCRCTERCRCRERERCPGREREPERGRGPERGPGPGNIPGRGNINGPINIPINININKNILKNILKLILMNKLIJKLMLKJMJKJMHKJMJMHMHKHMHMHMFOHMFMFMFODMFODMFMDOBODMDOBOBMBO%40ODM%3FQBM%40O%3FO%40O%40M%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FOAOAO%3FMAOCO%3FOCOCMCOCOCMEOEMCOEMGOEMGMEOGMGMGMIOGMIKIMIMIMIKKMKMIKKMKKKKMKKKMKMKMKOKMIMKOIMKOIOIOIOIQGOIQIOGOGSIQGOGQGQESGQESGSEQESESEQESCSESCSESCUASCSCSCUASAUCSASAU%3FUAS%3FSAU%3FS%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=UeoTaQ8AWwq8CMDzHM9Zik5USkY=) Ames, IA ### What's nearby - ![Main Street Cultural District](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6222268/77df3f95-9803-4ebf-9157-474ddfc60acf.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Main Street Cultural District 14 min walk \- 1.2 km - ![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 3 min drive \- 2.2 km - Furman Aquatic Center 3 min walk \- 0.3 km - Hilton Coliseum 3 min drive \- 2.1 km - Stephens Auditorium 4 min drive \- 2.8 km ### Getting around - Des Moines International Airport (DSM) 53 min drive ### Restaurants - El Jefe 2 min drive - Culver's 3 min drive - Casey's 3 min drive - Cabin Coffee Co 20 min walk - Starbucks 3 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Cottage by the Park pet-friendly? ### What time is check-in at Cottage by the Park? ### What time is check-out at Cottage by the Park? ### Where is Cottage by the Park located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Cottage by the Park 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 4 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.6 Cleanliness ### 9.6 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Pete M. Oct 20, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great stay! Perfect location for visiting my son (ISU student) and attending the football game. Cottage by the Park was very clean and had all the essentials for our weekend stay. I would highly recommend! ##### Pete M. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### AMANDA D. May 17, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Worked out great for a conference stay Clean and well-equipped! ##### AMANDA D. Stayed 3 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Aidan L. Nov 20, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Location Nice stay in Ames, house was as described ##### Aidan L. Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### mark s. Sep 29, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Excellent Were not here much, but it was perfect ##### mark s. 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