The Fox Den

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A house with a brick exterior, a wooden staircase, and a pathway leading to the front door.
A stone pathway leading to a house with a wooden deck and a staircase.
A kitchen with a wooden island, a microwave, and a dining area with chairs.
A compact room with a bed, a chair, a TV, and a window with a plant.
A compact kitchen with a dining table, chairs, a refrigerator, and a blue door.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Firepit available
    One of the few properties with a dedicated outdoor firepit.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Main Street Cultural District

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool on site
  • Patio
  • Kitchenette
  • Barbecue
  • Internet access
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Ames, IA
  • Place, Main Street Cultural District
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Octagon Center for the Arts
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Iowa State University
    ‪4 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchenette
Garden

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About the area

Ames

Ames is home to this holiday home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Wilson Farm Prairie and Christiansen Forest Reserve, while Stephens Auditorium and Brunnier Art Museum are cultural highlights. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Jack Trice Stadium or Hilton Coliseum.
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Map
Ames, IA

What's nearby

  • Main Street Cultural District - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Octagon Center for the Arts - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Iowa State University - 4 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Hilton Coliseum - 5 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Jack Trice Stadium - 5 min drive - 3.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Panera Bread - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Panda Express - ‬19 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Fox Den pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Fox Den?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Fox Den?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Fox Den?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Fox Den located?

Situated in Ames, this holiday home is 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Main Street Cultural District and 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Iowa State University. Octagon Center for the Arts and Cinemark Ames Movies 12 are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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. 12 out of 12 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 12 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet location near downtown & quick drive to Iowa State campus. Host provided great communication & easy check in process. Unit was clean. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolute gem of a short-term rental. Great location (so close to Iowa State and Historic downtown Ames). Excellent communication from host. Bed was cozy and comfy. Will absolutely stay here as my first choice when visiting Ames!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice place

The Fox Den was a nice place to stay, clean and was as described in the ad. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The location of the Foxden is perfect to shopping and close to the college in town. It was a wonderful place to stay my husband and I celebrated our anniversary and my birthday. There are steps, but not a lot and everything was just perfect. I can’t think of anything that was wrong with the property unless I could say that the groundhogs in the chipmunks and the deer didn’t come by often enough. I can’t wait to go back and stay at the property again.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I was looking for a calm, relaxing space to recenter, specifically with a hot tub and close to a state park. This place fot the bill perfectly. Check in was easy-peasy and the location was great. I walked less than a mile to main street where there are great options for food and drinks. The hot tub was absolutely sparkling clean and fresh and the communication with the host was perfect. I ended up at Ledges State Park early the next morning which was so peaceful and calm that early. The whole weekend was relaxing and exactly what I was looking for. Thank you so much for hosting me. I can't wait to come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very nice

Good neighborhood
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peaceful spot

Great spot in the back of the neighborhood. I stayed for the summer for lab work at Iowa State. Really great landing spot and would definitely recommend.
Stayed 50 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Really appreciated communication and every effort to serve our needs.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Reunion

Excellent except would have been nice to have. coffee for Kuerig
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 9 June 2025
Thanks for your review Cynthia! I’m sorry your kuerig was out of coffee - I wish you had responded to my message after your first night - I would have been more than happy to refill your coffee supply!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect fit for me. Very clean. Great value. Just know going in, this is a small efficiency basement apartment, so low ceiling and occasionally footsteps above. Not sure what part of the house i was under, but not a problem for the few times i heard anything. Host was ready to please, would stay again. Bring all of your web TV sign ins like netflix, hulu ect.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The downtown area nearby was fun to explore and within easy walking distance. The room was nice and cold and clean. My only complaint is how easy it was to hear people moving around upstairs, and it made me nervous that they could hear every sound we made as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025
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