[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # The Garden Home! Family-friendly vacation home in Ames with a fitness center ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/88000000/87670000/87661900/87661828/8d5dca42.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel crib, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/88000000/87670000/87661900/87661828/f943f5b7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/88000000/87670000/87661900/87661828/ae9c38a2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/88000000/87670000/87661900/87661828/f61a4c16.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/88000000/87670000/87661900/87661828/d0c89180.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location The Garden Home, nestled on a corner lot, offers an inviting open-concept living space with a cozy wood-burning fireplace and 55-inch smart TV. Step outside to the spacious screened-in porch or explore the fully fenced backyard where you can enjoy yard games like spike ball and cornhole. 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 102200 sq ft ## Popular amenities - - - Parking available - Dryer - Barbecue grill - Washer ## 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 Garden Home! The Garden Home is on a corner lot with a U driveway. Come in the front door to see an open concept living room/dining room/ kitchen area. The living room is fully furnished with a 55 in smart tv mounted above a beautiful wood burning fireplace! Be prepared to get cozy around the fire while you watch your favorite shows and movies! Attached to the dining room is a glass sliding door that leads out to a large screened-in porch in the backyard with plenty of seating for your entire group to enjoy. The backyard is fully fenced in and stocked with yard games like spike ball, ladder golf, and corn hole so there will never be a dull moment during your stay. For the kids we have a play set in the back with swings and a slide so they can stay entertained for hours! The main level also includes a bathroom/laundry room, fully accessible to guests, and three closets for coats, food, or anything else you may need to store during your stay. Just to the left of the entry door is a staircase leading up to the bedrooms. The first bedroom includes two white twin over twin bunkbeds. The second bedroom has a queen bed set with nightstands, lamps, mirror, and a dresser. The Master bedroom has a large queen bed set with lamps, nightstands, and a dresser as well as a double wide closet. The master also has is a sliding glass door that leads to a small patio where you can sit out and enjoy a cup of coffee in the mornings. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Ice maker - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2.5 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Fenced yard - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming cats and dogs only - 2 pets total (up to 50 lbs per pet) ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Things to do - Arcade/game room - 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) ### General - Garden - Unit size: 2,200 square feet ## Similar properties ![4 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel crib](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90770000/90768100/90768014/99edaeb1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 4 bedrooms. 2 miles to ISU. 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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 ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=41.98965,-93.60263&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:k%7Eh_GlwhzP%3FU%3FS%3FS%3FU%40U%40S%40U%40S%40U%40SBS%40UBSBSBSBUBSBSDSDSBSDSDQDSFSDQDSFQFQDQHQFQFSFOHQFQHOHOHQHOHOHMHQHMJOJMHMJMJMJMJMJMLKJKJKLKJKLKJKLILILILILILGLGNILGLGLELGNENELENELENCNCLENCNALCNANANCN%3FLAN%3FNAN%3FN%3FN%40N%3FL%40N%3FNBN%40N%40LBN%40NBLDNBNBLDNDNDLDLDNFLDLFLFNHLFLHLFLHLHLJLHJHLJJJLJJJJJLJJLJLJLJLJLHLJLHNJLHPHLHNHNHPHNHNFPHPFNFRFPFPFPFPFPDRDPFRDRDPDRBRDRDRBRBTBRBRBRBR%40T%40RBR%40T%40R%40T%40R%40T%3FT%3FR%3FR%3FT%3FT%3FR%3FR%3FTATARATARATCRARATCRCRCRCRCTCRERERCREREREPGREPERGPGPGPGPGPGRGNIPGPININIPININILIPKLINKLINKJKLKLKLKLMJKJKJMJKJMJKHMHMJMHMHMFMHMFOHMFMFMDOFMDMDODODMDOBOBMDOBO%40MBO%40O%40OBO%3FM%40O%3FO%40O%3FO%3FOAO%3FMAO%3FOCOAOAMCOAOCMEOCOCMEOEMEOEOEMGMEMGMGOIMGMGMIMIMIMIMIKKMKKKMKKKKKMKKMKMKMKMKKIOKMKOIMIQIMIOIOIQIOIOGQIQGOGSGQIQEQGQGQEQESGSEQESESCSESESCSCSCUCSCSCSAUCSASAUASAUASAU%3FU%3FS%3FS%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=buiGnXQAV87BuyYYcNEdW0VNY2k=) Ames, IA #### What's nearby - Main Street Cultural District - 6 min drive - 4.9 km - Reiman Gardens - 6 min drive - 6.3 km - Jack Trice Stadium - 6 min drive - 5.0 km - Iowa State University - 7 min drive - 7.7 km - Stephens Auditorium - 8 min drive - 7.3 km #### Getting around - Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 46 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Hickory Park - ‬3 min drive - ‪Wendy's - ‬4 min drive - ‪Panda Express - ‬4 min drive - ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬4 min drive - ‪Taco Bell - ‬5 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The Garden Home! pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet. ### What time is check-in at The Garden Home!? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at The Garden Home!? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is The Garden Home! located? > This family-friendly Ames vacation home is within 2 mi (3 km) of Country Gables Park and Ames Dog Park. Main Street Cultural District and Cinemark Ames Movies 12 are also within 3 mi (5 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## The Garden Home! Reviews 9.8 ### 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 Cleanliness ### 9.6 Location 10 - Excellent 8 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 8/10 Good #### Kim M. Jul 20, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Ames Stay Convenient location to Iowa State, quiet neighborhood. ##### Kim M. Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lane L. Dec 3, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Garden Home Great Place. Comfortable. ##### Lane L. Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Christina T. Sep 5, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great spot! Great place to stay while visiting friends. We especially enjoyed the screened porch! Very homey and very well kept! The small fenced yard was a plus for our dogs and made our trip easy. ##### Christina T. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Regina S., Sparks Nevada Dec 31, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great location and amenities! Comfortable beds, lots of space and an exercise room. This house is perfect for a family trip with plenty of room to spread out and lots of opportunities for the kids to play. The location is ideal for anyone visiting Ames or the surrounding area. ##### Regina S. Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lisa B., Litchfield Mn Oct 17, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great stop Great place to stay over with dogs. Fenced in backyard. Comfortable n Clean house Thank you. ##### Lisa B. Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Bradley C. Dec 26, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great house! Great house, nicely furnished, good amenities, perfect for the family!! ##### Bradley C. Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Madame S. Nov 26, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Ames garden house We enjoyed the comfortable, clean and nicely decorated house with a fenced yard for our dog. The neighborhood is very walkable. Kyle and Sam are great hosts! The house is just minutes from the Mucky Duck Pub! ##### Madame S. Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Amy W. Jan 5, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### New Year’s Get Away in Ames Everything went smoothly. The check-in process was seem less. We enjoyed our stay and had no surprises. Everything was clean and the property owner was quick to return messages if we had questions. We enjoyed our stay and would recommend this property to anyone. We stayed in Ames and went to Seven Oaks each day to ski and tube. It was perfect and the property is close to many great restaurants. We had an amazing stay! ##### Amy W. Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tracey W., Wellesley, MA Feb 19, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Very comfortable, quiet stay! Don’t be mislead by the age of the house; it was impeccably clean and organized. The neighborhood, though not centrally located for university access, was close to downtown and south Duff businesses plus convenience stores and several restaurants. The neighborhood was extremely quiet. It suited my needs perfectly. ##### Tracey W. 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