In the heart of west Ames, this spacious twin home is perfect for large groups. With three en-suite bedrooms and ample common areas, including a modern living room and game room with a 75" TV and pool table, there's something for everyone. Enjoy personal space in each sleeping quarter or gather outside on the front patio or cozy backyard with fire pit.
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Entire home
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10
Popular amenities
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
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About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Fun Family Place with Extras and Space
This spectacular space is sure to check all the boxes!
Located in west Ames, in close proximity to Iowa State University, this twin home offers three bedrooms, two of which are en suite, perfect for privacy when traveling with colleagues, extended family, or friends. The third bedroom has a bathroom of its own just down the hall.
This house is surprisingly spacious! At just under 2,000 square feet, it provides room and style for everyone!
When mingling's the mission, there are two common areas to enjoy!
Upstairs you'll find a modern living room with seating for six, perfect for a quiet evening with a glass of wine and good conversation.
Downstairs is where fun is waiting to happen! The game room includes seating for six in front of our 75" TV, a pool table, air hockey, retro arcade games, a youth basketball hoop, and a game table for four which, of course, is accompanied by a variety of games to play!
When you're ready for some personal space, each of the sleeping quarters has ample to offer and is equipped with its own 43" TV.
This house sleeps 10:
Bedroom 1: King (x2) Bedroom 2: King, Twin Daybed (x3) Bedroom 3: Choose your snooze! This room is customizable to best suit your group! It comes standard with two Twin XL beds. You may opt to have them connected to create a King instead! Just let us know which way you'd like the room set up for you! This room also has a bonus standard Twin bed. (x3) Living room: Full Hide-a-Bed (x2)
Our warm weather guests may enjoy their morning coffee or an evening cocktail on our front patio. Then feel free to fire up the grill and enjoy dinner in our cozy back yard, where there is dining seating for 10, and additional casual seating for 8 around the fire pit. Both of these spaces are softly lit for hours of nighttime enjoyment. (Available May-October.)
Our cold weather guests may enjoy a stimulating seasonal sensation! Bring your bathing suit and plan to treat yourself to a soak in our outdoor *6-person inflatable hot tub! Sink inside and let the jets heat and massage you, while the crisp, cool air simultaneously invigorates you! Just sit back, relax, and let the bubbles float your worries away! (Available November-April.)
*Official manufacturer advertised capacity: 5-7 people. Actual capacity subject to varying occupants.
This house offers driveway parking for one vehicle. Street parking is available for additional vehicles on an alternating side basis.
Amazing location!
Within WALKING distance to: Gas station/convenience store (0.2 miles) Fast food (0.3 miles) Bars (0.4 miles) Grocery store (0.5 miles) Iowa State University campus (0.6 miles)
RIDING: 1 block to the nearest CyRide stop
DRIVING: Hilton Coliseum: 6 minutes Jack Trice Stadium: 8 minutes Downtown Ames: 8 minutes Mary Greeley Medical Center: 11 minutes Ada Hayden Heritage Park: 12 minutes
AREA ATTRACTIONS: Boone Speedway: 15 minutes Seven Oaks Recreation: 18 minutes Little Wall Lake: 27 minutes Wells Fargo Arena: 36 minutes Iowa State Fairgrounds: 38 minutes Des Moines International Airport: 47 minutes
We want you to have a FABULOUS time during your stay, and would be disappointed if you didn't! That stated, please know before booking that this is NOT a party house. We respect our neighbors and our house, and we ask that our guests do, too. Please let us know when you book that this fits with your plans. Thank you very much!
We are a certified location with the Iowa Office to Combat Human Trafficking.
Property amenities
Pool/Spa
Hot tub
Internet
Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Parking on site
Kitchen
Blender
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Ice maker
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Stovetop
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Sofa bed
Bathroom
3 bathrooms
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Living room
Entertainment
Games
Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Firepit
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Porch/lanai
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Work spaces
Desk
Desk chair
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoking not allowed
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Things to do
Arcade/game room
Billiards/pool table
Gym
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
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You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
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
Frequently asked questions
Is Fun Family Place with Extras and Space pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking?
Onsite parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Fun Family Place with Extras and Space ?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Fun Family Place with Extras and Space ?
Check-out is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Fun Family Place with Extras and Space located?
This family-friendly Ames vacation home is within 2 mi (3 km) of Farm House Museum and Iowa State University. Stephens Auditorium and Brunnier Art Museum are also within 2 mi (3 km).
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We had a great time. The home was just the right size for our two family group. The donuts, snacks and coffee were a really nice touch. We agreed that we would like to stay here again next year for our annual winter reunion. Thank you
This place was so perfect for my friends to gather for our Homecoming reunion. Plenty of room, great location, everything we needed and more!!! The host was amazing!!
This house looks small from the outside but has a great amount of space. The hostess is a great communicator - always quick to respond. She also has nice touches - like providing a box of donuts, that was a hit!
This is the best experience we’ve ever had, both with the host and the property! The house is beautiful. The pictures online do not do it justice! The beds are super comfy. There were plenty of snacks and almost every amenity you could think of. Everything was super clean. The host was very quick to respond and was super accommodating to all of our requests! Will definitely be staying here again!!
The kitchen was amazing! Snacks that the Host left for us, coffee, everything you will need to cook.Felt very at home, quiet neighborhood, game room was great.If we had questions Hist would respond very quickly. We stayed 5 days and would stay again!
This is a great place to stay no matter what brings you to town! It's a great location, very spacious with so much to do. And has everything you need and more. The host is fantastic, with great communication and genuinely cares to be sure you enjoy the home. I recommend this rental with confidence that you will enjoy it as much as we did.
Great place for two families. Loved the game room downstairs, kept the kids busy. Great location, close to Iowa State. It was a great place for us! We will be back!
This property had it all! Clean, comfortable, lots of space to hang out as a family playing games and spending time together. Gina was the most generous host leaving special treats and lots of items to make our stay comfortable … more than at any property I’ve been to.
We loved our stay. Lots of great touches from the host, and it’s in a prime location. Wonder full house and basement and plenty of room. Highly recommend.
A group of women stayed together for Mom‘s weekend at their son’s fraternity. Plenty of beds, showers, mirrors, and extra amenities the host left for us, made it an awesome weekend.
My friends and I had a wonderful time here. The house is very nice and has lots of fun games! It’s in a great location, and the owners were very friendly.
Our family had a great time at Seven Oaks then going back to to the VRBO, which has great amenities!! The grandkids lived the air hockey!! Would highly recommend
Amazing location, great host, and amenities that go above and beyond (snacks, toiletries, and more). Will stay here whenever we go to Ames in the future.
Quiet. Walk to Mothers pub. Walk to pizza. Owner had many extra items for us.. snacks, milk, cream, fruit. By far the best VRBO as far as owner going over the top!
Gina‘s place is absolutely fantastic! Clean, great location close to the university, and very well stocked! She even had fresh fruit and donuts for us upon arrival! We were blown away at how nice this place was! We would definitely stay here again!
Gina’s place was everything we asked for and more. The game room was awesome kids and grandkids really enjoyed themselves. We all enjoyed all the little extras Gina supplied. We will definitely check to see if her property is available the next time we head to Ames.
This house is so thoughtfully set up and the owners were incredibly responsive. Everyone loved the game room, the pool table, basketball and air hockey table were big hits. We are grateful we got a chance to has this as a home base for our family reunion.
It was perfect for our family of adult kids and grandkids. Plenty of sleeping options and the entertainment room was a huge hit. The perfect setup to watch the Cyclone's Destroy Houston in the Big 12 championship.
This VRBO ranks at the top for owner communication, hospitality and extra amenities!We were so pleased with our rental. Great communication. The owner has clearly traveled and thought of all the extras to provide renters. (Clean unit, comfy beds, Snacks, welcoming decorations, full coffee bar/hot coco, extra bathroom supplies should you forget anything, and more!)We will book again!Thank you, Gina!
House and property was perfect for our family get together for the 1st ISU football game. The yard and fire pit was also the perfect place for the family to gather each evening to share their stories. The beds were very comfortable and the games in the basement entertained the jr high grandkids. Bathrooms were very clean and plenty of kitchen items to feed and serve everyone. Great stay!
We booked this property for an extended holiday/football weekend, and it worked out perfectly. The property manager, Gina was great with communications, and preparing the property to our needs with a toddler.
On arrival, we were very pleasantly surprised by all of the amenities, food, snacks and toiletries that were stocked in the kitchen and throughout the home.
The home was clean, well decorated and thought out. The games in the basement were a big hit with everyone.
We definitely plan on staying here again in the future.
We had a wonderful stay. Gina was so helpful and available for questions. She left us. A great breakfast spread that we weren’t expecting! The place was so perfect for the three adult couples to stay. We did notice the kids options available as well! Would stay again!
Our family stayed here for graduation weekend! Gina is amazing!!! The house is very clean and well stocked! There was fresh fruit and pastries! Flowers and a banner for our son who graduated! The extra touches that Gina provides is fantantic! Lots of room, comfortable beds! We would definitely recommend staying here!