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Right in Cy's Backyard: A few steps from Hilton Coliseum and Iowa State Center

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A modern living room with a sofa, red chairs, a coffee table, and a bookshelf with alphabet blocks.
A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a central island, and a dining area with a red chair and a potted plant.
A modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, wooden cabinets, and a built-in microwave.
A modern living room with a fireplace, a sofa set, a red chair, and a dining area.
A house with a dark blue exterior, a sloped roof, and a front garden with various plants and flowers.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Arcade/game room
    A rare find - fun for all ages with on-site arcade/game room.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Iowa State University

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Arcade/game room
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Garage parking available

Explore the area

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Ames, IA
  • Place, Iowa State University
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Reiman Gardens
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Stephens Auditorium
    ‪12 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Boring? Nah, just normal.

1 King Bed

Living Room 1

1 King Bed

Living Room 2

1 Single Futon

Nerd Nest

1 Queen Bed

Office 1

1 Queen Bed

Office 2

1 Single Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

3/4 Bath

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Split full bath (1 of 2)

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Shampoo

Split full bath (2 of 2)

Towels provided · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Number of living rooms
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Ames

Ames is home to this holiday home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Christiansen Forest Reserve and Wilson Farm Prairie, while Stephens Auditorium and Brunnier Art Museum are cultural highlights. Travelling with kids? Consider Furman Aquatic Center, or check out an event or a game at Jack Trice Stadium. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like cycling.
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Map
Ames, IA

What's nearby

  • Iowa State University - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Reiman Gardens - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Iowa State Center - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Stephens Auditorium - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Hilton Coliseum - 14 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

  • Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Welch Ave. Station - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Jeff's Pizza Shop - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Jimmy John's - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Pizza Pit - ‬19 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Right in Cy's Backyard: A few steps from Hilton Coliseum and Iowa State Center pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Right in Cy's Backyard: A few steps from Hilton Coliseum and Iowa State Center?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Right in Cy's Backyard: A few steps from Hilton Coliseum and Iowa State Center?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Right in Cy's Backyard: A few steps from Hilton Coliseum and Iowa State Center?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Right in Cy's Backyard: A few steps from Hilton Coliseum and Iowa State Center located?

This family-friendly Ames holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Iowa State University and Jack Trice Stadium. Reiman Gardens and Stephens Auditorium are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 40 out of 41 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 41 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 41 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 41 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 41 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Location
Easy access to Iowa State campus.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was very nice and clean, and it has a cool unique design! You can’t beat the location with it being just a short walk from Jack Trice Stadium. Overall I would recommend this spot! The check-in process is quite rigorous with a large contract that must be signed, proof of identity and age of the renter as well as guests, and a separate app to download for access to the home. But the host is very responsive and will help you work through it all.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place to stay!

We greatly enjoyed our stay here and look forward to returning again soon.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very cool. Place to stay. Stones. Throw from Jack Troy stadium in a nice neighborhood. Owner was very communicative. Would highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay, awesome locations

Rented this place instead of a hotel for the week and couldn't have asked for better accommodations.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location for game day. Short walk to our tailgate spot D 5. The house had everything we needed. It was clean and very accommodating for 10 of us. Host was very helpful. I would stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Special place, perfect location!

Owner is super easy to work with. We had a wonderful time and are grateful to have had such a comfortable and well-appointed place to stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent ! Exactly as described & we will be back in the future
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic Place to Stay & Play!

With a family of 6, traditional hotel travel is almost out of the question. VRBO is where it's at, and this place has it. It was the perfect place to celebrate all-state music concert with family and both sets of grandparents. Would definitely do it again!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Such a unique and beautiful home with phenomenal hosts

The design of the home is amazing. It has retro and current styling throughout. All the amenities are available and perfect. Plenty of beds to accommodate the 7 guests in our stay and the hosts are so easy to work with.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Ames visit

We moved from Ames 5 years ago and came back to see friends and family. This was a great house for the us to be able to relax and enjoy Ames. Excellent location and great neighborhood
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Graduation

Fun and unique house. We really enjoyed the yard and patio!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Stayed for track meet

Super neat setup and the owner was awesome to work with
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful!

Great time! Great location! Clean, comfortable. If Texas plays in Ames again, this is where we will stay. ☺️
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great family pre-game spot

My family and a few others with young kids spent the day here before a night football game. We had a great time cooking and grilling and really enjoyed the unique decor of the house. We were able to get about 6 cars in the driveway with some squeezing.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Ames, IA

Beautiful house with lots of amenities. The kitchen was gorgeous and the home is full of space and comfy beds. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fun family home.

This home is really nice. Great home for my family. Nice kitchen and open to the living room so we were able to cook and socialize. There were lots of games to play and the yard is really peaceful. I would recommend this home to anyone.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great clean large home

We had a nice time enjoying the openness of the home. Everything was very clean and well maintained. Easy to talk with the host when I needed an answer to something
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Moms visiting Sons

This is our second year staying at this property and we plan to continue staying at this property annually. EVERYTHING is great about this property! It has everything needed in the kitchen, plus outdoor seating and firepit to enjoy during our mother/son weekend. We have really enjoyed our time at this house.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fabulous Experience

The house was beautiful - and the front garden. Walking distance to coffee and steps to the university. Great spot to reconnect with family. The kitchen is dreamy for entertaining.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quick Visit before classes started

We can't say enough nice things about the property and owner. The house was so unique and very cozy. The neighborhood was quiet and the perfect place for a quick visit with our Cyclone before classes started. Close to everything also! And Jacqui was amazing to work with!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fabulous home & owner

This is a beautiful home with such great architectural interest… almost a Frank Lloyd Wright-like home out of the 50s with unique appliances, backyard, etc. Jacqui, the owner, was great to work with & flexible with our changing plans. We had to change our check out date & add a person. Would highly recommend paying extra for the kids’ playroom. My 3-year-old granddaughter called it the Magic Room, but maybe best for kids a little older.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place for families right on campus!

We celebrated our daughter's graduation and Christmas with family that is spread across three states. The home is right across the street from all the Iowa State sports venues and the facilities are ready-made for large group gatherings. The kitchen was more than adequately equipped to support our group resembling more of a commercial operation than residential. Plus the large open space was perfect for unwrapping gifts and playing games. We had seven stay overnight with plenty of room for more. Beds were comfortable and we loved the retro look / feel of the decor. We'll stay here again in the future!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family reunion & birthday

Our family had a wonderful 4 day stay at the Stadium Shadows home. Everything was as advertised on the website. The open floor plan made it an excellent social setting. The home is very well organized. The kitchen is stocked with a large amount of dinnerware, utensils, etc. and lots of incidentals in the pantry to help with meal prep if needed. We give it a five star rating and would not hesitate to book with Jacqui again!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Strait facts (came for Stapleton/Strait concert)

Our stay was fantastic! The ease of getting into the house was great. Be sure to download the app before arriving! The space we had was incredible! There were 4 of us…we each had our own space and bed. Love the windows to the backyard, so peaceful to see every morning while drinking coffee. And, wow, was the walk to the Jack Trice stadium super simple!! We walked the path and were there in 2mins. Thank you Jacqui! We made good memories!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
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