[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # The Fox Den Vacation home in Ames with kitchenette and patio ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/98000000/97430000/97423100/97423039/w903h683x60y0-4ff7120e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/98000000/97430000/97423100/97423039/w506h683x258y0-fb32577e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/98000000/97430000/97423100/97423039/w905h683x60y0-0fabfdfe.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, travel crib](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/98000000/97430000/97423100/97423039/w906h683x58y0-5ecfc8f6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, stovetop, coffee/tea maker](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/98000000/97430000/97423100/97423039/w906h683x59y0-0d5821be.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location The Fox Den offers a serene wooded hideaway, just steps from downtown Ames and its vibrant main street shopping. Unwind in the cozy efficiency apartment with large windows, cook meals using the stovetop or microwave, and connect to wireless internet. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2 ## Popular amenities - Hot tub - Dryer - Washer - Kitchen - Parking available - Barbecue grill ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### The Fox Den A perfect wooded hideaway for someone who enjoys the stillness of nature & the chance to see foxes, deer, woodchuck, turkeys & more, while enjoying easy access to all the fun Ames has to offer! The Fox Den is a cozy efficiency apartment in a duplex nestled at the end of a cul-de-sac, just a short walk to downtown Ames (the library, post office, grocery store, main street shopping, farmers market, city parks, bus line & more), a brief drive to campus, many tasty restaurants, and easy access to highway 35. The space: Although this efficiency apartment is in a basement, the large windows keep the apartment feeling open and spacious. There is a stovetop, microwave and toaster for cooking your own meals, as well as a 3/4 fridge. You'll also have access to wireless internet, a patio, fire pit and hot tub. At night, the path to and from the apartment is well lit for safe access. We specifically constructed the space with noise canceling features, but you may still hear guests above if there is someone staying in the upper portion of the duplex. This property is a duplex with two units. This listing is in the basement, and includes a bed/living area, a kitchenette, a private bathroom, a shared laundry room, and shared outdoor 4-person hot tub with jets. The second unit (Downtown Ames Peaceful Getaway) is a 2 bedroom 1 bath unit on the main level. Neither unit has access to the other's space. The only shared area is the laundry room. ## Property amenities ### Pool/Spa - Hot tub ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchenette - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Microwave - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 0.5 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - Upper floors accessible by stairs only - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### 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) - Fire extinguisher ### General - At least 80% lighting from LEDs - Energy-saving switches in guestrooms - Garden ## Similar properties ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/67000000/66490000/66480200/66480108/98874042.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Douglas Ave Flat Ames - Kitchen - Free WiFi - Air conditioning - Parking available 9.6 Exceptional 34 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-22&endDate=2025-10-23&selected=66480108&PinnedHotelID=66480108&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/67000000/66290000/66282800/66282731/4cae731a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 700 Douglas Ave, Close to Main Street, Garage! 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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 ### We should mention This property does not have elevators ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=42.026,-93.60706&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:qap_GbsizP%3FS%3FU%3FU%3FS%40S%40U%40U%40S%40S%40UBS%40UBSBSBSBUBSBSDSDQBSDSDSDSFQDSDQFSFQDSHQFOFQFQHQFOHQHOHOFQJMHQHMHOJOJMHMJMJOJMJKJMJKLMJKLKJILKJKLILILILILILGLILGNELILELGNENGLCNELENCLENCNCNALCNANCN%3FNALANAN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%40L%40N%40N%3FNBN%40LBN%40NBLBNDNBLDNDNDLDLDNFLFLFLDNFLHLFLHLHLHLHLHJJLJJHLJJJJLLJJLJJJLJNJLHLJLHNJNHLHPHLHPHNHNFPHNHPFPFPFPFNFRFPDRFPDRFPDRDRDRBRDPDRBRBRBTBRBRBR%40T%40RBT%40R%40R%40T%40T%40R%3FR%3FT%3FT%3FR%3FT%3FT%3FR%3FRATATARARATCTAPATCRCTCRCRCRCRERERCRERERERGPERGPEPGRGPGPGPGPGPINIPGNIPINININININKNILKNILKLKLKLKJKLMJKLKJMJKJMJKHMHMJMFMJMFMHMFOFMFMFMFODMFMDODODMDOBOBMDO%40OBM%40OBO%40O%40O%40M%40O%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FMAOAOAOAOCMAOCOAOEMCOCMEOEMEOEOGMEMEMIOGMGMGMIMGMKMGMKMIKIMKKKMKKKMMKKKMKKKMKMKMIMKOKMIOIOIOKOGOIOIQIOGQIOGQGQGQIQEQGSGQEQESGQESESESCSESESCSCSCSCSCUCSAUCQAUAUASASAUAU%3FS%3FS%3FU%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=1Mr3ZAAd2BECKLAqNyXABt9sokY=) Ames, IA #### What's nearby - Main Street Cultural District - 6 min walk - 0.6 km - Iowa State University - 5 min drive - 3.2 km - Jack Trice Stadium - 5 min drive - 3.9 km - Stephens Auditorium - 5 min drive - 3.9 km - Reiman Gardens - 6 min drive - 3.8 km #### Getting around - Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 47 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬15 min walk - ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min walk - ‪Panera Bread - ‬16 min walk - ‪Cabin Coffee Co - ‬15 min walk - ‪Scooters Coffee - ‬11 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The Fox Den pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at The Fox Den? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at The Fox Den? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is The Fox Den located? > Situated in Ames, this vacation home is 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Main Street Cultural District and 2.1 mi (3.3 km) from Iowa State University. Octagon Center for the Arts and Cinemark Ames Movies 12 are also within 2 mi (3 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## The Fox Den 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 - Excellent 7 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Property conditions & facilities ### 10/10 Excellent #### Angela T. Oct 24, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nice place The Fox Den was a nice place to stay, clean and was as described in the ad. Would definitely stay here again. ##### Angela T. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Aaron H. Sep 7, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Very nice Good neighborhood ##### Aaron H. Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Eric U. Aug 28, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Peaceful spot Great spot in the back of the neighborhood. I stayed for the summer for lab work at Iowa State. Really great landing spot and would definitely recommend. ##### Eric U. Stayed 50 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### cynthia h. May 26, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Reunion Excellent except would have been nice to have. coffee for Kuerig ##### cynthia h. Stayed 2 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Carol Sep 2, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication Really appreciated communication and every effort to serve our needs. ##### Carol Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025 ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Silver Reef Casino Resort](https://www.expedia.ca/Bellingham-Hotels-Silver-Reef-Casino-Resort.h16231932.Hotel-Information) > > [Seneca Allegany Resort & Casino](https://www.expedia.ca/Salamanca-Hotels-Seneca-Allegany-Resort-Casino.h2238839.Hotel-Information) > > [Great Wolf Lodge Pocono Mountains, PA](https://www.expedia.ca/Scotrun-Hotels-Great-Wolf-Lodge-Pocono-Mountains.h1371449.Hotel-Information) > > [C'mon Inn Hotel & Suites](https://www.expedia.ca/Grand-Forks-Hotels-Cmon-Inn-Hotel-Suites.h1510580.Hotel-Information) > > [Great Wolf Lodge Sandusky OH](https://www.expedia.ca/Sandusky-Hotels-Great-Wolf-Lodge-Sandusky-OH.h1183594.Hotel-Information) > > [Darien Lake Lodge on the Lake](https://www.expedia.ca/Corfu-Hotels-Darien-Lake-Lodge-On-The-Lake.h13279584.Hotel-Information) > > [La Quinta Resort & Club, Curio Collection by Hilton](https://www.expedia.ca/Palm-Springs-Hotels-La-Quinta-Resort-Club.h10916.Hotel-Information) > > [The Brook at Turning Stone Resort Casino](https://www.expedia.ca/Utica-Hotels-Turning-Stone-Resort-And-Casino.h1684407.Hotel-Information) > > [Bavarian Inn of Frankenmuth](https://www.expedia.ca/Saginaw-Hotels-Bavarian-Inn-Of-Frankenmuth.h9809515.Hotel-Information) > > [The Trail in Adams - Berkshires’ Art Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Adams-Hotels-Topia-Inn-An-Organic-Oasis.h12259511.Hotel-Information) > > [Isla Bella Beach Resort & Spa](https://www.expedia.ca/Marathon-Hotels-Isla-Bella-Beach-Resort-Spa.h24101706.Hotel-Information) > > [Isle Casino Hotel - Waterloo](https://www.expedia.ca/Waterloo-Hotels-Isle-Casino-Hotel-Waterloo.h1829121.Hotel-Information) > > [Six Flags Great Escape Lodge & Indoor Waterpark](https://www.expedia.ca/Lake-George-Hotels-Six-Flags-Lodge-Indoor-Waterpark.h1385446.Hotel-Information) > > [Riviera Resort Palm Springs](https://www.expedia.ca/Palm-Springs-Hotels-Margaritaville-Resort-Palm-Springs.h26011.Hotel-Information) > > [Hilton Grand Vacations Club Kings’ Land Waikoloa](https://www.expedia.ca/Waikoloa-Hotels-Kings-Land-By-Hilton-Grand-Vacations.h2303745.Hotel-Information) > > [The Westin Rancho Mirage Golf Resort & Spa](https://www.expedia.ca/Palm-Springs-Hotels-The-Westin-Mission-Hills-Golf-Resort-Spa.h4124.Hotel-Information) > > [Fairmont Orchid](https://www.expedia.ca/Kamuela-Hotels-Fairmont-Orchid.h25190.Hotel-Information) > > [Tulalip Resort Casino](https://www.expedia.ca/Everett-Hotels-Tulalip-Resort-Casino.h2161524.Hotel-Information) > > [The Breakers Palm Beach](https://www.expedia.ca/Palm-Beach-Hotels-The-Breakers-Palm-Beach.h8479.Hotel-Information) > > [The Westin Desert Willow Villas, Palm Desert](https://www.expedia.ca/Palm-Springs-Hotels-The-Westin-Desert-Willow-Villas.h3304313.Hotel-Information) > > [Hyatt Vacation Club at Desert Oasis](https://www.expedia.ca/Palm-Springs-Hotels-Welk-Resorts-Palm-Springs.h1140793.Hotel-Information) > > [Akwesasne Mohawk Casino Resort and Players Inn](https://www.expedia.ca/Hogansburg-Hotels-Akwesasne-Mohawk-Casino-Resort.h6009138.Hotel-Information) > > [Harrah’s Laughlin - A Caesars Rewards Destination](https://www.expedia.ca/Laughlin-Hotels-Harrahs-Laughlin-Hotel-Casino.h43310.Hotel-Information) > > [Shooting Star Casino & Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Thief-River-Falls-Hotels-Shooting-Star-Casino-Hotel.h28874246.Hotel-Information) > > [Canad Inns Destination Center Grand Forks](https://www.expedia.ca/Grand-Forks-Hotels-Canad-Inns-Destination-Center-Grand-Forks.h1713856.Hotel-Information) > > [JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa](https://www.expedia.ca/Palm-Springs-Hotels-JW-Marriott-Desert-Springs-Resort-Spa.h17123.Hotel-Information) > > [Hilton Waikoloa Village](https://www.expedia.ca/Waikoloa-Hotels-Hilton-Waikoloa-Village.h19640.Hotel-Information) > > [Angel Of The Winds Casino Resort](https://www.expedia.ca/Everett-Hotels-Angel-Of-The-Winds-Casino-Resort.h9689970.Hotel-Information) > > [Marriott's Shadow Ridge I-The Villages](https://www.expedia.ca/Palm-Springs-Hotels-Marriotts-Shadow-Ridge.h853695.Hotel-Information) > > [Semiahmoo Resort Golf & Spa, Trademark Collection by Wyndham](https://www.expedia.ca/Bellingham-Hotels-Semiahmoo-Resort-Golf-Spa.h13986.Hotel-Information)