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MidCentury, technicolor Ranch w/yard, w+d, parking
- Ranch home in Des Moines' friendly Beaverdale neighborhood - Steps from grocery store, ice cream shop+dining - Blocks to more dining+shops - Less than 5 minutes from Drake University - Around 10 minutes from downtown, Des Moines, Arts Center, parks - Easy access within 15 minutes to suburbs - 1000+ feet with open living, dining and kitchen, 2 beds, 1 bath, laundry and on-site parking - Outdoor front porch, back patio+fire pit - Perfect for a family or two couples ***Send your special requests!

Great location Home+Campus+Downtown+Wifi+parking
Riverside Retreat is a 2 bedroom / 2 bathroom house. * Perfect location in quiet, safe neighborhood. * Walking distance to Jack Trice Stadium, Hilton Coliseum and Stephens Auditorium. * 2 minute drive to downtown / ISU campus. * Easy access to all of Ames. * Keyless entry. * Driveway parking. * Wi-Fi and Smart TV . * Fully equipped kitchen. * On site washer/dryer. * Close to grocery store, shops and restaurants. * Large rear screen porch with great private wooded backdrop with creek at rear.

Historic Home on 4 Acres - Hot Tub, Pool, Tiki Bar
Our 1948 vacation home is on 4 acres & boasts 3 bedrooms, 3 full baths, 2 half baths, Bridal Suite (4th bedroom), 70s TV/Game Room, Tiki Bar, & Children's Playroom. Outside we have a pool (guaranteed to be open 5/26 - 9/5) & hot tub (year round). Located 15min away from Downtown DSM & a mile away from a grocery store/restaurants. Up to 2 dogs allowed for an additional fee. ***Events/photo shoots are allowed with written permission only and will be an added fee. No events larger than 25 total.***

Maple Street Hideaway
Large 2-bedroom main level living, fenced backyard, and deck. We are pet friendly with no additional fees (although we do expect guest to pick up after them). Plenty of parking on property. Small town Iowa, easy access to WDSM/Waukee/Grimes/Johnston/Adel. Less than a 20 min. drive to an abundance of restaurants, shops, and attractions - not including the great places to eat/visit in town. Beautiful, quiet, tree lined street. Google Dallas Center to see all this Quietly Progressive town offers.

Peaceful Setting & Modern Style
Escape the hustle and bustle of the city and retreat to your own private oasis with this charming 2 Bedroom Airbnb. The house provides present-day amenities while still honoring the original 1930s character. You’ll enjoy a new and sparkling clean kitchen, complete with all the appliances and utensils you need. The bathroom, laundry, dining room, reading nook and living room have all been beautifully updated as well, ensuring that you'll feel right at home from the moment you arrive.

Boone's Bodacious Bungalow - A Cozy 2 Bedroom Stay
With 2 bedrooms and a queen-sized hide-a-bed, this cozy little place will comfortably sleep 5. This quiet neighborhood can be enjoyed hanging out on the front porch or out back on the patio. Washer and dryer downstairs if you need to do laundry and all the necessities to make a meal in the kitchen. Just a few minutes from downtown Boone and the Boone Speedway, a short 17 miles to Jack Trice Stadium/Hilton Coliseum in Ames, and less than an hour to the Des Moines International Airport.

The Garden Home
Enjoy a peaceful getaway in this beautiful midcentury modern home in south Ames. Perfect for family or a group of friends looking to spend quality time together. The home provides the following, highlighted amenities: - Large 3 Seasons Patio - Grill - Balcony & Coffee bar in Master Bedroom - Two Smart TV’s - Board Games - Heated Two Stall Garage -PingPong Table -Record Player And much more! The Garden home resides in a quiet neighborhood in South Ames only 1 mile away from HWY 30!

Newly Remodeled Home with Walk-In Shower
My home is located in a safe and quiet neighborhood of Ankeny with a 16 min. drive to downtown Des Moines and Wells Fargo Arena. The high trestle trail is about 8 blocks away with a nice park 1 block away. The highlight of my home is the newly remodeled bedrooms and bathroom. There are queen beds in each of the bedrooms. The guest bed is brand new. The living room has a 55” LG OLED 4k TV with a PlayStation 5. I have high-speed cable internet with cable through slingTV.

Cottage Off Campus-3bd/2b-Walk to Downtown AMES!
Your home away from home in this memorable abode near Historic Downtown Ames! An easy walk to restaurants, coffee, bars and shopping. Conveniently located 2 blocks from CyRide Red route for easy transport to and from Iowa State Football and Basketball games! The home garners 3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, large living and dining areas, game/puzzle nook, screened in porch, and huge backyard with grill, bags set, & firepit. A true gem in a quiet and friendly neighborhood!

Small town living with big city access.
New construction. Directly accessible from HWY 65, this 720 square foot house has a covered porch and a back yard. We are less than 30 minutes from Des Moines, Altoona, Ames, Marshalltown, Ankeny, and Newton. On site washer/dryer, close to several grocery/convenience stores, drive way parking, fully equipped kitchen, and about a 1/4 of a mile from the Heart of Iowa Trail. Access to 24/7 community fitness center.

Restored Victorian, Walk & Bike
Completely restored Victorian home that is walking and biking distance to the East Village, Civic Center, Wells Fargo, world-renowned skate park, and the Iowa Capitol! Bring your bike and enjoys the trails (and indoor bike parking). Walk to a concert at Wells Fargo or a show at the Civic Center. We are dedicated to making your stay simple and easy. This house is special to us, and we want to share it with you!

Entire brick ranch in Ankeny two queen beds
Relax individually or with the whole family. Be it your passing through or visiting friends/family. House is centrally located between Ames and Des Moines max of 20-30min drive. Great backyard and cozy living spaces. Warm up by the fire this winter or relax with a good meal. Feeling a bit home sick look as if ours is just like home.Rent the entire house (excluding Basement and garage) for your visit.
Popular amenities for Ames house rentals
House rentals with a pool

New Arrival Peaceful Comfort Calm & Private

Urbandale Oasis

Comfortable and Spacious Five Bedroom Home

Ankeny Stay | Wtr Slide | Huge Yard | Space | I-35

Heated Pool /Resort/Arcade/BBQ/Walk to Mall/Park>

Summer House DSM

Ames Countryside Oasis

Slice of Heaven ~ Country Home with Private Pool
Weekly house rentals

The Retro Rambler

6bd/3ba Family Friendly Retreat

Wayside Studio

Cozy cottage in Ames!

The Draper-MCM Spacious Ranch minutes to it all

Sweet Caroline's Getaway

Briarwood Cottage - 1/2 mi from ISU, Pets Welcome

Hometown Haven- 3 bedroom, Large Yard, Firepit
Private house rentals

Updated Ranch in Family Neighborhood

Downtown Ames Peaceful Getaway

Fenced Luxe Home

The Gathering House

Brick Red and Bed

The Carol Anne-Charming 2bd/2ba Victorian near DT!

The Inn on Lynn

Fun Family Place with Extras & Space
Quick stats about house rentals in Ames
Total rentals
90 properties
Nightly prices starting at
$20 before taxes and fees
Total number of reviews
3.5K reviews
Family-friendly rentals
70 properties are a good fit for families
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20 properties allow pets
Rentals with dedicated workspaces
50 properties have a dedicated workspace
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