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10/10 Excellent
shenna m.
Apr 16, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
shenna m.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Apartment
Cottage by the Park
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Reviews
9.09.0 out of 10
Wonderful
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5
Popular amenities
- Dogs and cats allowed
- Kitchen
- Washer
- Air conditioning
- Barbecue grill
- Deck or patio
Explore the area
Ames, IA
- Furman Aquatic CenterPlace, Furman Aquatic Center3 min walk
- Main Street Cultural DistrictPlace, Main Street Cultural District14 min walk
- Iowa State UniversityPlace, Iowa State University3 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
Living Room 1
1 Twin Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Cottage by the Park
Nestled in the heart of Ames, this charming vacation rental invites you to enjoy a memorable stay. Whether visiting a family member attending Iowa State University or cheering on the Cyclones at Jack Trice Stadium, this 2-bedroom, 1-bath apartment is the ideal base for your Midwest getaway.
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About the neighborhood
Ames
Ames is home to this apartment. Farm House Museum and Stephens Auditorium are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Furman Aquatic Center and Octagon Center for the Arts. Story City Carousel and Trailhead Park and Arboretum are also worth visiting.
Ames, IA
What's nearby
- Furman Aquatic Center - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
- Main Street Cultural District - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
- Iowa State University - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
- Iowa State Center - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
- Stephens Auditorium - 4 min drive - 2.8 km
Getting around
- Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 53 min drive
Restaurants
- Culver's - 3 min drive
- El Jefe - 2 min drive
- Casey's - 3 min drive
- Starbucks - 3 min drive
- B-Bops - 2 min drive
Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
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9.4/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
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Listing accuracy
Reviews
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Aidan L.
Nov 20, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Location
Nice stay in Ames, house was as described
Aidan L.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Pete M.
Oct 20, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay!
Perfect location for visiting my son (ISU student) and attending the football game. Cottage by the Park was very clean and had all the essentials for our weekend stay. I would highly recommend!
Pete M.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
AMANDA D.
May 17, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Worked out great for a conference stay
Clean and well-equipped!
AMANDA D.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
mark s.
Sep 29, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent
Were not here much, but it was perfect
mark s.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 4, 2024
Thank you for choosing to stay with us! We truly appreciate having you as our guest and are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your experience.
Verified
4/10 Poor
Robin L.
Apr 28, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
Jolita was absolutely amazingly accommodating to us- when we arrived we could see the place just would not work for us. It seemed very clean, just smaller than what we wanted, and there is a tenant in a downstairs apartment. She allowed us a partial refund. It is near some beautiful parks.
Robin L.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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