Close to the shopping area, this 2-bedroom vacation home accommodates 7 guests. It features 1 hot tub and 1 separate living room. Enjoy the patio for outdoor relaxation. Nearby attractions include the Main Street Cultural District and Octagon Center for the Arts, and the stay is pet-friendly.
Highlights
Made for relaxation
Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
Games
A rare find - enjoy a variety of games available on-site.
At the center of it all
Stay in a top rated central location, steps from the best attractions, dining, and entertainment.
A peaceful space for someone who enjoys the stillness of nature & the chance to see foxes, deer, woodchuck, turkeys & more, while still enjoying easy access to all the fun Ames has to offer! This duplex is nestled at the end of a cul-de-sac, just a short walk to downtown Ames (the library, post office, grocery store, main street shopping, farmers market, city parks, bus line & more), a brief drive to campus, many tasty restaurants, and easy access to highway 35.
This property is a duplex with two units. This listing is on the main level, and includes two bedrooms, a private bathroom, living room, dining room & full kitchen with a shared laundry room in the basement, and shared outdoor 4-person hot tub with jets. The second unit (the Fox Den) is an efficiency apartment on the lower level. Neither unit has access to the other's space. The only shared area is the laundry room.
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Pets allowed: less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
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Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
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Property # 3597977vb
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
About the area
Ames
Ames is home to this holiday home. Cinemark Ames Movies 12 and Veenker Memorial Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Octagon Center for the Arts and Furman Aquatic Center. Travelling with kids? Consider Trailhead Park and Arboretum, or check out an event or a game at Hilton Coliseum. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including wildlife walks.
Main Street Cultural District - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
Octagon Center for the Arts - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
Iowa State University - 4 min drive - 2.5 km
Jack Trice Stadium - 5 min drive - 3.9 km
Stephens Auditorium - 5 min drive - 3.9 km
Getting around
Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 47 min drive
Restaurants
Chick-fil-A - 15 min walk
Culver's - 19 min walk
Wendy's - 4 min drive
Starbucks - 17 min walk
Taco Bell - 18 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Is Downtown Ames Peaceful Getaway pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.
How much is parking at Downtown Ames Peaceful Getaway?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Downtown Ames Peaceful Getaway?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Downtown Ames Peaceful Getaway?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Downtown Ames Peaceful Getaway located?
This family-friendly Ames holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Main Street Cultural District and Octagon Center for the Arts. Furman Aquatic Center and Cinemark Ames Movies 12 are also within 3 miles (5 km).
About the host
Hosted by Keri Navratil
We are Keri and Derek Navratil and we live just down the road. We have two children, ages 4 & 2. Derek is an electrical engineer, craftsman & entrepreneur. Keri is a sign language interpreter turned stay at home mom. We love travel, movies, eating out, the theater, and board games, among other things.
Why they chose this property
We lived in this home for 7 years, and loved it so much we decided to turn it into a VRBO instead of selling! We especially love how easy it is to look out the large windows and feel like you're in the woods, while actually being within walking distance to all that downtown has to offer.