The Ames Retreat - Firepit | Downtown | Gigabit - Ames

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Outdoor space

Enjoy the area

Ames, IA

Main Street Cultural District5 min walk
Iowa State University4 min drive
Jack Trice Stadium5 min drive
Des Moines, IA (DSM-Des Moines Intl.)45 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Outdoor play area

Garden

About this property

The Ames Retreat - Firepit | Downtown | Gigabit

Retreat from the hustle and bustle to this fully renovated quiet and charming cottage-style home in the heart of Ames. Walk to restaurants, shops, and coffee. Located just two blocks from Main Street you’ll find the best boutique restaurants and shopping Ames had to offer. Relax in the evenings around the fire pit or challenge your group to a game of horseshoes. No matter the vacation you envision, you’ll feel at home. Welcome home to The Ames Retreat.

For guest safety we do have survelliance cameras on the front and rear of all of our properties. Footage is only reviewed if there is a valid concern.

Property manager

Leon

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Microwave

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

No smoking on the property

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Ames

Located in Ames, this holiday home is in the city centre. Farm House Museum and Birthplace of Mamie D. Eisenhower are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Furman Aquatic Center and Center Grove Orchard. Boone and Scenic Valley Railroad and Museum and Iowa Arboretum are also worth visiting.

Ames, IA

What's nearby

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

Getting around

Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

McDonald's - 5 min walk
Chick-Fil-A - 5 min walk
Taco Bell - 8 min walk
Casey's General Store - 11 min walk
Panera Bread - 6 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Ames Retreat - Firepit | Downtown | Gigabit pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Ames Retreat - Firepit | Downtown | Gigabit?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Ames Retreat - Firepit | Downtown | Gigabit?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Ames Retreat - Firepit | Downtown | Gigabit located?

Located in the heart of Ames, this holiday home is 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Main Street Cultural District and 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from Iowa State University. Octagon Center for the Arts and Hilton Coliseum are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Jill N.

12 October 2023

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

Nice Stay

Cute, cozy house. Clean and well appointed. Within walking distance to restaurants and stores. Nice neighborhood. Downtown Ames close by. Upstairs twin bedroom was a bit tiny. If you are over 5'7" you'll hit your head on the ceiling! Overall great stay. Thank you!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy C.

26 June 2023

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

Ames Retreat Review

Super cute place that was extremely clean!

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erin S.

24 June 2023

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

Perfect for Iowa State visits

This house is in a very quiet neighborhood but still close to everything you might need, and is just a short drive to the campus. It's beautiful, clean, and was everything our family needed for a short visit.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heather H.

19 June 2023

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

Mini Vacay

Such a cute little house! everything was neat & tidy and welcoming. it's easy to find and the store/restaurants are close. It felt very homey & comfortable. Took the kids to Ames aquatic center and had a blast! Later we enjoyed the Boone Dinner Train for the evening. At sunset we lit up the fire pit and roasted s,mores. Great memories were made!

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

John S.

19 May 2023

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

Work

Nice place will definitely stay again

Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

About the host

Hosted by Leon

Thank you for your interest in an Epic Stays property. Each of our homes is meticulously cared for and we include all of the amenities to make your stay feel like home. You'll notice the care we take in the smallest details. That's the Epic Stays difference. Welcome home.