Cozy Ames retreat located near Iowa State University

Family-friendly vacation home in Ames with a water park

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Living area
Exterior
Exterior detail
Interior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Toys
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet

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Ames, IA

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

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About the neighborhood

Ames

Ames is home to this vacation home. Farm House Museum and Birthplace of Mamie D. Eisenhower are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Veenker Memorial Golf Course and Cinemark Ames Movies 12. Traveling with kids? Consider Furman Aquatic Center, or check out an event or a game at Hilton Coliseum. Enjoy the area's slopes with snowboarding, and don't miss out on the ice skating, snowmobiling, and sledding.
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Ames, IA

Getting around

  • Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 58 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Jimmy John's - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪El Patio Bar & Grill - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪7 Brew Coffee - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Roni's Mac Bar - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cozy Ames retreat located near Iowa State University pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Cozy Ames retreat located near Iowa State University?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cozy Ames retreat located near Iowa State University?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cozy Ames retreat located near Iowa State University located?

This family-friendly Ames vacation home is within 3 mi (5 km) of Iowa State University, Farm House Museum, and Stephens Auditorium. Iowa State Center and Brunnier Art Museum are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 21 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 21 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 21 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Smaller and quaint accommodations, good location, completely stocked, good communication from owner and great beds.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 12, 2025
Thanks for staying with us, we would love to host you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay. Plenty of beds, living space and excellent location. Place had everything you might forget. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 26, 2025
Thanks for staying with us Katie! Come back any time!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was absolutely perfect for our trip. The house looks just like the photos. It was clean, the house was equipped with everything you can think of and then some, and when we arrived, there were welcome treats. The host was easy to communicate with. It was a great location. We will definitely look to stay here again when we are back in the area. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The place was great and Katie was very helpful and friendly. Cozy indeed as its located in a nice place tucked away from a lot of the campus noise
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place!

Clean and cozy!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We stayed for a visit while dropoing my son off at Iowa State. The location is perdect, just a short drive from campus, shopping and restaurants. I would highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 31, 2025
Thanks for staying with us, we hope you come back!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful long stay

We rented this property for 3 months while we were in Ames for work. The property was absolutely perfect and Katie was great to work with!
Stayed 81 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 2, 2024
We loved hosting your crew! Thank you for booking your extended stay with us!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Stay

House and location is absolutely perfect for what we seeded. Extremely clean, comfortable beds, quiet neighborhood and a convenient location near ISU. Host communication is great as well! Truly a perfect stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 7, 2024
Thanks for staying with us Thomas! 😄
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was great for our visit! The host knew we were in town for the Iowa state game and left us a special treat when we arrived! It was a small touch that didn’t go unnoticed! Would highly recommend this house!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 1, 2025
Honored to host your group Kyla! Come back any time!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Golf weekend

The VRBO was fantastic, very clean, and convenient location to all the courses. Katie was super helpful and had excellent communication. She is very knowledgeable about golf in the area. We will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 16, 2025
Thanks Kris! Looking forward to your next trip to Ames!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Loved it!

CY’s Landing was the perfect getaway for a weekend in Ames. House was very clean and included so many things to hep make our stay enjoyable. We especially loved the backyard deck, gas grill and fire pit. Would definitely recommend it to others.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Nov 5, 2024
Thanks for staying with us Matt!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cy’s Landing A+

Great little house to stay at for a football weekend!!! Clean and Great communications with the host!!! Thanks for everything.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Dec 2, 2024
Thanks for being such great guests to host! We hope you come back again! :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our family was in Ames competing in the National Senior Olympics. The location was perfect and we really enjoyed our stay in Iowa. The house was clean, the beds very comfortable, and our host was very attentive to our needs. We were greeted with snacks, water, and sports drinks for our competition. We found the residents of Ames and Des Moines to be very welcoming and helpful.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Mrs.leigh

Property clean & tidyHost very accommodating and helpful ..promptly answered any questions relating to our stay at the property
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Best stay ever!

No detail was overlooked! Clean, in great repair, and well stocked. Very nice property and well designed. Beds were super comfy and towels were soft. Muffins upon arrival were a lovely touch! If my daughter chooses Iowa State we will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 4, 2024
Thank you for the kind words Lorie! We hope you host you again!! :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Grandson's birthday weekend

The house was perfect for our get together. More than enough room for us all. Everything we needed was there and very clean. The location was just up the street from our daughter's apartment and in a nice quiet neighborhood. The little gift for our grandson was perfect and the muffins were a hit as well. Thank you so very much.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Dec 1, 2024
We are so glad you chose to host your grandsons birthday at Cy’s Landing!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Everything we needed

Great house for a weekend football getaway. Kathie was great to work with and answered all our questions, even going out of her way to assist with finding a tailgate suggestions. Our only regret was that rain kept us from enjoying the backyard more.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 30, 2024
Thanks Margie! We will try to keep the rain away for you next time you visit :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Host went above and beyond

Through conversation the host learned I was traveling with young children, they then offered much in the way of supplies and saved us so much car space. All the conversation leading up was quick and helpful. We arrived to a generous welcome gift. The house was clean and as advertised. Overall just a great experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 16, 2025
Loved connecting with you to provide convenience for your families stage of life! Thanks for staying with us!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

ISU Family Weekend Visit

We truly enjoyed our stay at Cy’s Landing! From booking to communication Katie was wonderful to work with and very responsive! We were visiting for Iowa State’s Family Weekend. They thought of everything with this house. Having laundry detergent was a nice perk so we were able to do our son’s laundry instead of him having to do it at the dorm. They provided so many “extras” with this house. When we walked in we were even welcomed with fresh muffins and a coffee cake on the table. Thank you again for being wonderful hosts! We plan to stay again in the near future! Go Cyclones!❤️💛
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 16, 2024
Thank you for taking such good care of our home during your stay! We look forward to hosting you again! 😊
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Comfortable home with lots of thoughtful touches

Checking in was a breeze with clear instructions and a simple code. I was warmly welcomed with a thoughtful gift of snacks, muffins, and ice cream! The spotless home had comfortable beds, clean and tidy bathrooms with easy access to essentials, and lots of plush bath towels. The shower had great pressure and provided shampoo, conditioner, and body wash. Strong WiFi and convenient charging stations made it easy to stay connected. The kitchen was well-equipped with sharp knives, matching silverware, and a cozy coffee station. The basement was a comfortable retreat with a TV, and even provided a safe space during a tornado warning. Overall, a delightful and comfortable place to stay near downtown Ames and Iowa State campus.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on May 28, 2024
We are so glad you enjoyed your stay Jeff! Thank you so much for your kind words and for taking such great care of our home! We would love to have you back if you're ever in the area!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing house in Ames-Has everything you need!

What an amazing gem! This fabulous home in Ames is the perfect place to stay for a couple people or a group. It was perfectly clean, and very well appointed. Upstairs, there are two bedrooms, one full bathroom, kitchen and living room, and downstairs, a large TV/family room, a third bedroom and a laundry room in the finished basement. The sheets, bedding and pillows (two types of pillows to choose from) were very comfortable. The bath towels were the fluffiest I've had, and there was soap, shampoo, conditioner etc. for us as well. Simple entry code and lock for check-in and easy to get in and out. The area was nice and quiet. It was so nice that we had two TV/gathering/play areas - great for kids downstairs and adults upstairs! I wish the weather was warmer as we could have enjoyed the great patio and backyard.... next time. The kitchen was well stocked - good coffee area, fridge with filtered water and ice. Washer & Dryer was downstairs if we needed to do a quick wash. Overall, we were really, really happy with our choice to stay at Cy's Landing in Ames. What a perfect place for parents weekends, homecoming and other sports and school weekends in Ames! So much better to be together in one house, with a kitchen. Communication with owners was great - they responded right away.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Feb 29, 2024
We are SO GLAD you enjoyed your stay at Cy's Landing!! Come back and visit again when you can enjoy the patio and outdoor space :)
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