Douglas Ave Flat

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Enjoy the area

Ames, IA

Main Street Cultural District1 min walk
Iowa State University4 min drive
Jack Trice Stadium5 min drive
Des Moines, IA (DSM-Des Moines Intl.)46 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Studio apartment

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen

About this property

Located in the historic district of Ames this charming 2nd floor studio apt is warm and cozy. Lots of natural light and a full kitchen! Your own garage to park in. Two blocks from Main Street with shopping, bars, and a market.

Property manager

Susan Hurd

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Microwave

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 18

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

You will need to bring all baby items

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

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 and a first aid kit

About the area

Ames

Located in Ames, this holiday home is on a lake. Veenker Memorial Golf Course and Snus Hill Vineyard and Winery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Furman Aquatic Center and Center Grove Orchard. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Jack Trice Stadium or Hilton Coliseum. Looking to get your feet wet? Sailing and swimming adventures can be found near the property.

Ames, IA

What's nearby

Main Street Cultural District - 1 min walk
Iowa State University - 4 min drive
Stephens Auditorium - 4 min drive
Hilton Coliseum - 4 min drive
Jack Trice Stadium - 5 min drive

Getting around

Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

McDonald's - 10 min walk
Chick-Fil-A - 12 min walk
Culver's - 13 min walk
Casey's General Store - 12 min walk
Panera Bread - 13 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Douglas Ave Flat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Douglas Ave Flat?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Douglas Ave Flat?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Douglas Ave Flat located?

Situated on a lake, this holiday home is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Main Street Cultural District and 1.8 mi (2.8 km) from Iowa State University. Octagon Center for the Arts and Hilton Coliseum are also within 2 miles (3 km).

9.6

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Blessed K.

27 May 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing Getaway

This was a relaxing and calm get away. We were a 5-7 minute walk from downtown so that was nice. We had all the amenities we needed and we had an allocated place to park.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Nancy S.

25 May 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Short stay

Very cozy. Only thing I would change is more lighting in the parking area.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth W., Boston, USA

15 February 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Terrific spot!

There is a lot of alrdy-chipped and currently-chipping paint in this unit (at the moment at least). Host assured me that since it's a rental they have to pass strict inspections yearly, so I wasn't worried about harmful stuff as a result. :) Several of the windows are SUPER stuck in the heart of winter (early Feb), but at least one worked easily, which was all I needed to lower the temperature. :) A key thing to know if you're sensitive to temperature, is that the Thermostat is controlled from the first floor where a (I assume permanent) tenant lives; you msg the host in the Vrbo app to get any adjustments made. I sort of doubt there are separate temperature controls for each of the bldg's several units though, so it is probably the case that you can't really get settings too far off the norm. Personally I like/need it on the extreme cold side (I run a setting of 61 F at home), but that's just me, and in the winter at least the window solution worked great. :) The only other thing to mention is that, due to the multiple units and especially the resident downstairs, there ARE Quiet Hours listed in the physical welcome booklet in the unit, that weren't in the online listing at all (at least when I booked my stay). This, like the temperature, is probably not a problem at all for most ppl, but I'm a night owl (at home my waking hours often look something like 6pm to 10am) and pacing from midnight to 3am was noticed due to the creeky floorboards heh. All that being said the host is awesome - very friendly and responded almost immediately every single time I typed a msg on the Vrbo app - and the unit is awesome as well! Btw the second bed mentioned on the listing is a trundle, which the host will ask if you want after you book. Fantastic price, perfect location, and everything I needed (tv, microwave, fridge, freezer) made my trip a joy. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!!

Stayed 11 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Luz Beatriz R.

3 February 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Highly recommended!

We really loved this place! Stayed for a week visiting family and friends mid-winter. It was clean and cozy, had all the essentials needed for a comfortable stay and so conveniently located! Walking distance to Main Street diners, pubs, restaurants and shops; supermarket, post office, bus stop etc. Plus, host was super attentive and responsive. Will definitely stay there again!

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

John K., Clarkston, MI

25 October 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quick visit to see our cyclone!

I popped into town for a quick visit to see our ISU sophomore son and this was perfect for me. A little off campus - quiet - which was great!. The room was spacious and I loved the kitchenette area. I'll use again for sure if coming by myself. It would be a little tight if I was sharing the space with my husband and other son. And it was VERY reasonably priced!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022