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House rentals with a hot tub

Hot Tub Haven: Large Home with Game Room & Privacy
We had an amazing time here!! Everything was clean and just as described. Tessa was very responsive and accommodating. Instructions for check in and check out were very clear. Would definitely stay here again!!

The Hideaway on Hazel- Luxury Smart Home w Hot Tub
This was our first trip to Ames staying at an Air BNB and with our fur baby. The location is perfect for Cyclone parents with a nice sized fenced in backyard. The hot tub was a huge bonus for my daughter and her roommates. Hope to stay there again soon.

Cozy Spa Home Close to Downtown
The home was a lovely place to stay. It was quiet and private with a nice yard for our dogs to stretch their legs in.

The Corn Crib: Hot Tub • Game Room • Fire Pit
Matt and Mariah were exceptional hosts!! The home was as described. It was beautiful and the backyard was amazing!! Thank you!! Would definitely book a stay again through them!!

Heartland BNB~Hot Tub~Sauna~fire table~2 kings
We had a phenomenal experience staying here. The Airbnb was exactly as described. The hot tub and sauna were such an added bonus. It’s very convenient with the grocery store nearby. Beds were comfortable and everything was clean. Would highly recommend this place to anybody looking for a great stay in Des Moines!

Whole House, HotTub, 2 LivingRooms, 3BR, 2BA
I cannot say enough kind things about Carrie and her cottage! It was clean, easy to use, and cozy, and Carrie herself was quick to respond when I had questions and super welcoming! Easily the best AirBnB I've stayed in to date! If you're staying in Altoona, this is the place to stay!

Cozy Des Moines Waterbury Home
Beautiful home, responsive host, and a fabulous stay all around!

Excellent Home in Perry
Newly constructed home in Perry with large sitting area for a whole family and very nice bedrooms. The bed in the master bedroom was particularly comfortable. Nice big kitchen area and well stocked and very good amenities. Loved that they had a Christmas tree as it gave it a warm feeling. Very convenient to everything in Perry. Highly recommend this house to other families.
House rentals with a pool

Comfortable and Spacious Five Bedroom Home
Wendy's house was well furnished, equipped with all the amenities you could need for cooking in the kitchen, enjoying an evening in watching tv, or just relaxing in front of the fireplace. This house has you covered. For our family of 7 (4 adults, 3 kids), we had two master bedrooms to choose from (one in the basement, one upstairs), and plenty enough space for the kids to spread out in the great room, or their own private bedrooms with good sized beds. The kitchen is modern with a great aesthetic, and the house is well furnished with great decor. We love their style! We felt right at home in this cozy neighborhood, and our host kindly checked on us to ensure we were comfortable and to reach out if we ever had a need. We're repeat customers because this house has been great, both in the past and now. Coming back this year felt just as cozy!

7 BR 4 Bath 5,000 Sq Ft Home w/Gymnasium on 4acres
We were a group of 11 and Jody was very helpful with our last min plans after another AirBnb cancelled on us last min. This is a yearly even that we do in Des Moines and look forward to booking from him in the future.

New Arrival Bright Neat Nascent Neighborly Garage
Great location...close to food, shopping and the RecPlex. Townhouse was immaculate and exactly like the pictures. Quiet neighborhood. I would definitely stay again.

Travel Haven - 6 Beds, 5 BR, 3 Bath, Near I-35
We were in town for a weekend wedding at the end of March. The quantity of bedrooms and sleeping space was great for my large family. It was nice to be able to park in the garage also. The location was easy to find and convenient for all of our wedding activities. The value was excellent- staying at a hotel with my large family would have been much more expensive and not as much fun, as we could all be together comfortably in the house!

The Estate
Our family enjoyed staying at this house for Easter. We loved all the games and spacious places to hang out and relax. Definitely take the time to walk the trails behind the house.

Ames Countryside Oasis
all was great, loved the amenities, everything in the house was comfy and nice. We loved that the pool was up and running in May and was heated! used both the pool and hot tub - a great place for friends to hang out for a reunion!

Slice of Heaven ~ Country Home with Private Pool
Another great stay in Colo! We look forward to staying here. It’s so peaceful, and the house is so cozy. The backyard space is amazing for the whole family. Cortney makes the whole process from checking in to checking out smooth and easy. We will be back :)

Graceland Acreage w/ Party Barn!
Colby’s Instructions were very helpful and clearly written it’s obvious he is very experienced. The house was beautiful plenty of space to sit, sleep, and eat and in a quiet spot. The amenities were great having a dumpster there was very helpful multiple fridges and plenty of parking. The barn was very cool my guests were not expecting anything like that, we all had a lot of fun and had no problems keeping the place clean and following the rules.
Weekly house rentals

New Pietra House
Quaint, cozy, great location! Will stay again!

Comfy Beds • Washer/Dryer • Pet Friendly
Quiet neighborhood & the cozy home had the necessities we required. The hosts were friendly.

Cozy 4br Home - Close To Downtown!
Dan’s house was perfect for what we needed for our short stay. Spacious with entertainment for the kids. I highly recommend staying here.

Cozy home with 4 bedroom in Urbandale
Thank you so much for an awesome stay! We'll definitely stay here again. The large fenced in backyard was a bonus for sure. Our little dogs loved being able to run around free without their leash.

Boone's Bodacious Bungalow - A Cozy 2 Bedroom Stay
This Airbnb was perfect—clean, cozy, and super affordable. Kendall and InSun were friendly and helpful, and the location was quiet but close to everything. I especially liked having a private spot to park my car. Highly recommend and would definitely stay again!

Waukee Guest House - Close to everything in DSM
We had a wonderful stay! The place was exactly as described — clean, comfortable, and in a great location. Our host was very responsive and made everything easy. We would definitely stay here again and highly recommend it to anyone visiting the area or looking for a staycation!

Small town living with big city access.
We have stayed here several times as it is very close to family but still gives us our own space. Never had any issues. Be sure to have breakfast at Sweet Oaks just a block away!

Maple Street Hideaway
Really clean and welcoming home.
Quick stats about house rentals in Ames
Total rentals
80 properties
Total number of reviews
3.2K reviews
Family-friendly rentals
60 properties are a good fit for families
Pet-friendly rentals
20 properties allow pets
Rentals with dedicated workspaces
50 properties have a dedicated workspace
Wifi availability
80 properties include access to wifi
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