[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Charming Franklin House: Close to Campus, Sleeps 6 Vacation home with kitchen, near Iowa State University ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113100000/113096600/113096572/fd15a22c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113100000/113096600/113096572/be14b5cc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel crib](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113100000/113096600/113096572/bb8b9dba.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113100000/113096600/113096572/4f4ec332.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113100000/113096600/113096572/5b470f57_edited_a130.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Close to Iowa State University, Charming Franklin House: Close to Campus, Sleeps 6 provides amenities like a garden and laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms1 bathroom1500 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Parking available - Washer - Kitchen - Outdoor space - Air conditioning ## 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. ### Charming Franklin House: Close to Campus, Sleeps 6 Enjoy your adventure or quiet weekend away in Ames from our cozy home. Nestled in a quiet family-friendly neighborhood, it is just a 10-min walk to campus and a shorter 5-min walk away from the CyRide for a quick bus ride to/from ISU games. This home is ideal for relaxed Ames getaways, college visits, and ISU games! Enjoy on-site parking, 3 spacious bedrooms and a fully equipped kitchen. Our house is a renovated mid-century 1 1/2 story home nestled into an idyllic neighborhood full of unique homes and history. This very functional and peaceful home is a great base of operations for everything ISU. Guests are able to access each space of the home with the exception of the garage where storage of lawn care equipment is located. The newly restored basement (completely unfinished) is available for laundry use only. There is no useable living space or bedrooms located in the basement. There are two off-street parking spots in the home's driveway. There is also ample free street parking in front of the home. We would love the opportunity to host you! ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk ### 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. - Area rugs in public areas - Handrails in stairways - Hardwood flooring in public areas - Smooth flooring in public areas - Upper floors accessible by stairs only - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Change of bedsheets (on request) - Change of towels on request - 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) ### General - Bed sheets changed on request - Garden - Towels (changed on request) - Unit size: 1,500 square feet ## Similar properties ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101290000/101289600/101289575/fe1e2443.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Cozy Ames retreat located near Iowa State University Ames - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi 10 Exceptional 18 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-16&endDate=2025-10-17&selected=101289575&PinnedHotelID=101289575&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Microwave, oven, stovetop, dishwasher](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/109000000/108200000/108196800/108196736/95eb12e7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Craftsmen Style Home near campus and downtown Ames - 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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 Ames is home to this vacation home. Wilson Farm Prairie and Christiansen Forest Reserve reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Furman Aquatic Center and Trailhead Park and Arboretum. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Hilton Coliseum or Jack Trice Stadium. 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