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Cottage by the Park

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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 569.7 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Ames, IA
  • Place, Furman Aquatic Center
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Main Street Cultural District
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Iowa State University
    ‪3 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Single Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Cottage by the Park

Nestled in the heart of Ames, this charming vacation rental invites you to enjoy a memorable stay. Whether visiting a family member attending Iowa State University or cheering on the Cyclones at Jack Trice Stadium, this 2-bedroom, 1-bath apartment is the ideal base for your Midwest getaway.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 12:00 PM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 2 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
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

Ames is home to this apartment. Farm House Museum and Stephens Auditorium are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Furman Aquatic Center and Octagon Center for the Arts. Story City Carousel and Trailhead Park and Arboretum are also worth visiting.
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Ames, IA

What's nearby

  • Furman Aquatic Center - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Main Street Cultural District - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Iowa State University - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Hilton Coliseum - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Stephens Auditorium - 4 min drive - 2.8 km

Getting around

  • Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Culver's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪El Jefe - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Casey's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Cabin Coffee Co - ‬20 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Cottage by the Park pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Cottage by the Park?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cottage by the Park?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Cottage by the Park located?

Situated in Ames, this apartment building is within 1 mi (2 km) of Furman Aquatic Center and Iowa State University. Main Street Cultural District and Farm House Museum are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 6 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

shenna m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place for the cost!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aidan L.

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

Great Location

Nice stay in Ames, house was as described
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pete M.

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

Great stay!

Perfect location for visiting my son (ISU student) and attending the football game. Cottage by the Park was very clean and had all the essentials for our weekend stay. I would highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

AMANDA D.

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

Worked out great for a conference stay

Clean and well-equipped!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

mark s.

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

Excellent

Were not here much, but it was perfect
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

4/10 Poor

Robin L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
Jolita was absolutely amazingly accommodating to us- when we arrived we could see the place just would not work for us. It seemed very clean, just smaller than what we wanted, and there is a tenant in a downstairs apartment. She allowed us a partial refund. It is near some beautiful parks.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026

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