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Charming Franklin House: Close to Campus, Sleeps 6

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Dining
Interior
Smart TV
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroom139 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

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Ames, IA

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About the area

Ames

With a stay at this vacation home in Ames, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Iowa State University and Stephens Auditorium. .This vacation home is 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Farm House Museum and 1.9 mi (3 km) from Brunnier Art Museum.
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What's nearby

  • Iowa State University - 4 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Farm House Museum - 4 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Stephens Auditorium - 4 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Jack Trice Stadium - 5 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Main Street Cultural District - 5 min drive - 3.9 km

Getting around

  • Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 60 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪7 Brew Coffee - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Clyde's Sports Club - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Le's Restaurant - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Roni's Mac Bar - ‬16 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Charming Franklin House: Close to Campus, Sleeps 6

Enjoy your adventure or quiet weekend away in Ames from our cozy home. Nestled in a quiet family-friendly neighborhood, it is just a 10-min walk to campus and a shorter 5-min walk away from the CyRide for a quick bus ride to/from ISU games. This home is ideal for relaxed Ames getaways, college visits, and ISU games! Enjoy on-site parking, 3 spacious bedrooms and a fully equipped kitchen.

Our house is a renovated mid-century 1 1/2 story home nestled into an idyllic neighborhood full of unique homes and history. This very functional and peaceful home is a great base of operations for everything ISU.

Guests are able to access each space of the home with the exception of the garage where storage of lawn care equipment is located. The newly restored basement (completely unfinished) is available for laundry use only. There is no useable living space or bedrooms located in the basement.

There are two off-street parking spots in the home's driveway. There is also ample free street parking in front of the home.

We would love the opportunity to host you!
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a desk and a microwave.
Take in the views from a garden.
Guests will find features like onsite parking.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Iron/ironing board

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

  • Bed sheets changed on request
  • Garden
  • Towels (changed on request)
  • Unit size: 1,500 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Charming Franklin House: Close to Campus, Sleeps 6 Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 13 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 13 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mario Z.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had a wonderful stay at this Vrbo property. The home was exactly as described, clean, comfortable, and thoughtfully set up with everything we needed for our trip. The space felt welcoming, the neighborhood was quiet, and it was clear the hosts put care into making sure guests have a great experience.The location was perfect for what we needed, with easy access to nearby attractions while still feeling peaceful and private. The neighborhood was quiet,The beds were very comfortable beds and we received clear communication from the host.Overall, this was a smooth, enjoyable experience from start to finish. Highly recommend to anyone looking for a stress-free and comfortable place to stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Great little house in a quiet neighborhood near campus. Enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026

10/10 Excellent

Annabelle J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Host was super welcoming and we appreciated all of the communication. Everything was super clean and cozy. We only stayed the one night, but it had all the amenities you could need for a longer stay. Definitely added to our list of places to stay at again when come back to visit!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Patrick B.

Liked: Cleanliness
We were in Ames to spend Christmas with our daughter. Check-in was easy, the house was just as described, and there was even a small, decorated tree in the living room! We enjoyed our time there and will definitely book again if needed.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennie H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful, clean and comfortable space
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Kate P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Everything was perfect!!!! Location-Cleaniness-Amenities
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike M., Minnesota

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allison P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Super clean house, responsive host, great location, quiet neighborhood, close to everything we wanted. Would stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary O.

Liked: Cleanliness
House was clean and well stocked. No issues with check in process. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kady S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very clean and accommodating. Perfect for our stay. Will return.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful house for our three person visit. Close to campus, had everything we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cassi C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing Stay

A few co-workers and myself stayed here on a work trip. We really enjoyed our stay! The hosts were very friendly and responsive. The neighborhood was quiet as well!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deanna C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect house and great host

This house was perfect for our group of 4. Very clean, easy access and safe and secure access. The welcome basket was a very kind gesture!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025