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Modern 1BR/1BA Chic UrbanRetreat

Vacation home with kitchen, near Iowa State University

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Exterior detail
Private kitchen
Bathroom
Living area

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 41152 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Ames, IA
  • Place, Furman Aquatic Center
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Main Street Cultural District
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Iowa State University
    ‪3 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Office
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Modern 1BR/1BA Chic UrbanRetreat

Summary:
Welcome to our chic urban retreat in the heart of Ames, Iowa! This stylish 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom modern oasis is the perfect escape for couples or solo travelers seeking comfort and convenience. With 600 square feet of thoughtfully designed space, this contemporary hideaway boasts a minimalist aesthetic with a touch of warmth.

We can't wait to host you in our Ames, Iowa. Please reach out with any questions. A heads up this Airbnb is part of a duplex, but we ensure you will feel right at home!

The Space:
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The Neighborhood:
Places in walking distance:
The Furman Aquatic Center features a lazy river, slides and diving boards and is just a 10-minute walk west of the property. Right across the Aquatic Center, there is a path that will lead you to Brookside Park: where you can find basketball courts, sand volleyball pits, shelters with picnic tables and large open spaces for any activities you can dream of.

Short driving distance:
North Grand Mall and Downtown Ames are great places to shop and are only a 5-minute drive from the property. North Grand Mall has great chain stores: American Eagle, Ragstock, JC Penny and more! North Grand Mall is also home to North Grand Cinema - where you can enjoy a movie and buttery popcorn with luxury seating.
In the summer, Downtown Ames has a farmers market every Saturday. If you're not visiting in the summer, Main St has many different shops to browse and places to eat!

Other Things to Note:
Pet fee is $150 dollars per animal, and is approved at owner's request.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor Space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
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Pets

Pets allowed: limit 1 total
Charge may apply
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Pet fee: $150/pet

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 6
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
Property Registration Number 712-210-3025

About the neighborhood

Ames

Ames is home to this vacation home. Farm House Museum and Stephens Auditorium are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Furman Aquatic Center and Story City Carousel. 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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Ames, IA

What's nearby

  • Furman Aquatic Center - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Main Street Cultural District - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Iowa State University - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Hilton Coliseum - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Stephens Auditorium - 4 min drive - 2.8 km

Getting around

  • Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Culver's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Cabin Coffee Co - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Flame & Skewer - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪B-Bops - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Modern 1BR/1BA Chic UrbanRetreat pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 1 total).

What time is check-in at Modern 1BR/1BA Chic UrbanRetreat?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Modern 1BR/1BA Chic UrbanRetreat?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Modern 1BR/1BA Chic UrbanRetreat located?

Situated in Ames, this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Furman Aquatic Center and Iowa State University. Main Street Cultural District and Farm House Museum are also within 2 mi (3 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 24 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 24 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 24 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 24 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 24 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jessika

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The place was clean and great location
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was our 2nd stay at this property. It is clean and comfortable with a nice kitchen if that is important. Check in process is easy with the host checking in with you to see if all is OK. We’re staying again next week!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Allison L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect place to stay for ISU move in!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We found the property very clean and had a well equipped kitchen. The bed was firm, nice bath towels and comfortable furniture in the living room. Although it states it sleeps 4, there is only 1 queen bed and L- shaped couch which could accommodate another person. The only thing I think could improve the property is to update the landscape to make it more inviting. Check-in was easy and accessing the property was easy.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Here 9 days for National Senior Games golf. What a great little apartment. Everything we needed. Modern and clean. Housing neighborhood across 13th street was an excellent place to walk. Lovely old homes. Visited downtown Main St, such a cute downtown. Thanks for the wonderful stay!!
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristin V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great weekend

Came to see our daughter who attends Iowa State over Easter. Plus was we could bring the dog. House is close to everything! Great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cute place, great location!

Very cute 1 bedroom, 1 bath duplex. We were visiting for the weekend and it was perfect for our stay. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful stay in Ames.

I would definitely recommend staying here. It was very clean. The neighborhood was very pleasant and safe. Our host communicated very well and was great to work with. If you are looking for a place to stay in Ames, this would be a great choice.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colleen D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cute little place

This cute little place has everything you need for a weekend or more.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Best Place Ever

This little gem is perfect as it is cozy, comfortable and convenient. I will definitely try to stay here again when I'm back in Ames.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kurt S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Exactly what we hoped for

The property was exactly what we were looking for. Everything was as expected and in wonderful condition.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Lisa M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cute spot in Ames

The duplex is nice and located in a quiet part of Ames. The home is a bit older, but has some nice updates. If you like a firm mattress, you’ll love the bed! We appreciated being able to bring our dog with us as well.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ideal

This was a perfect property fot ourvisit to Iowa State University. It as clean and well provisioned.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy - modern

Updated decor-like new -cozy perfect for 2. It had everything we needed. Liked on site parking - Clean and close to everything in Ames.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melissa L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very nice and modern

Newly remodeled. Very nice unit.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Timothy C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Clean and Convenient

For one or two people, a small, clean and convenient base of operation. Just minutes away from Iowa State and downtown. A good value for the money.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brigid M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Good stay

Once I figured out how to open the front door, everything went smoothly. The person who owns the property communicated well.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Weekend Getaway

I was in Ames for a songwriting workshop with a colleague. This 1 BR efficiency Vrbo was perfect for us. Although there were two of us, the property has a lengthy comfortable couch and and air mattress for an extra person. Full kitchen with plates and cookware. Bathroom was clean and stocked with supplies. Not a huge space, but totally fine for a place to sleep comfortably and cook your own food. Easy access to the community, campus, and downtown. Keyless entry/exit and great communication with host, who was easy to work with. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

lisa c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in
Disliked: Location, listing accuracy

Looks nicer on screen than in reality

The neighborhood wasn't as expected. There were some iffy characters hanging around. The apartment is very small, and there's no air conditioning vent in the bedroom. The apartment needs a dehumidifier because it smells musty and mildewy. The most aggravating thing is the super loud central air. Also, there were expired cooking oil and some other food items in the kitchen cabinets. Please dispose of them because you don't want your guests to get sick. In addition, please fix the broken kitchen cabinet door.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Pamela

Could not open door
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Jennifer S.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy
Pros:Recently refinished Nice interior design Appreciated full kitchen The house looked very clean but didn't smell cleanCons:The house has an odd unpleasant smell. It was so strong that my CPAP still smells like it a week later.The mattress, pillows, and sheets are all very stiff. The mattress crinkles because it's covered in plastic. I ended up sleeping on the couch.Also, the hand soap has a very strong unpleasant smell like potpourri. I had to wash my hands with different soap to get rid of the smell. I reached out to the property manager and property manager's assistant multiple times without reply or just an automatically generated reply message. One of my concerns was about a car being parked in the driveway and me being unable to park at the property. I tried messaging through the app, phone call, text messaging, and got no reply. Property manager did not contact me until after I had already left. I would never stay there again or recommend it to anyone else.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nicely updated with all we needed.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristye C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joelle D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

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Hosted by Sam Brant

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