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Fun Family Place with Extras and Space

Family-friendly holiday home with fitness centre and Hot tub

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3 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi - Fun Family Place with Extras and Space (Ames)
In the heart of west Ames, this spacious twin home is perfect for large groups. With three en-suite bedrooms and ample common areas, including a modern living room and game room with a 75" TV and pool table, there's something for everyone. Enjoy personal space in each sleeping quarter or gather outside on the front patio or cozy backyard with fire pit.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Fun Family Place with Extras and Space

This spectacular space is sure to check all the boxes!

Located in west Ames, in close proximity to Iowa State University, this twin home offers three bedrooms, two of which are en suite, perfect for privacy when traveling with colleagues, extended family, or friends. The third bedroom has a bathroom of its own just down the hall.

This house is surprisingly spacious! At just under 2,000 square feet, it provides room and style for everyone!

When mingling's the mission, there are two common areas to enjoy!

Upstairs you'll find a modern living room with seating for six, perfect for a quiet evening with a glass of wine and good conversation.

Downstairs is where fun is waiting to happen! The game room includes seating for six in front of our 75" TV, a pool table, air hockey, retro arcade games, a youth basketball hoop, and a game table for four which, of course, is accompanied by a variety of games to play!

When you're ready for some personal space, each of the sleeping quarters has ample to offer and is equipped with its own 43" TV.

This house sleeps 10:

Bedroom 1: King (x2)
Bedroom 2: King, Twin Daybed (x3)
Bedroom 3: Choose your snooze! This room is customizable to best suit your group! It comes standard with two Twin XL beds. You may opt to have them connected to create a King instead! Just let us know which way you'd like the room set up for you! This room also has a bonus standard Twin bed. (x3)
Living room: Full Hide-a-Bed (x2)

Our warm weather guests may enjoy their morning coffee or an evening cocktail on our front patio. Then feel free to fire up the grill and enjoy dinner in our cozy back yard, where there is dining seating for 10, and additional casual seating for 8 around the fire pit. Both of these spaces are softly lit for hours of nighttime enjoyment. (Available May-October.)

Our cold weather guests may enjoy a stimulating seasonal sensation! Bring your bathing suit and plan to treat yourself to a soak in our outdoor 6-8 person inflatable hot tub! Sink inside and let the jets heat and massage you, while the crisp, cool air simultaneously invigorates you! Just sit back, relax, and let the bubbles float your worries away! (Available November-April.) Update: We opened the hot tub early this year! It is available beginning 9/12/25 for the 2025-2026 season!

This house offers driveway parking for one vehicle. Street parking is available for additional vehicles on an alternating side basis.

Amazing location!

Within WALKING distance to:
Gas station/convenience store (0.2 miles)
Fast food (0.3 miles)
Bars (0.4 miles)
Grocery store (0.5 miles)
Iowa State University campus (0.6 miles)

RIDING:
1 block to the nearest CyRide stop

DRIVING:
Hilton Coliseum: 6 minutes
Jack Trice Stadium: 8 minutes
Downtown Ames: 8 minutes
Mary Greeley Medical Center: 11 minutes
Ada Hayden Heritage Park: 12 minutes

AREA ATTRACTIONS:
Boone Speedway: 15 minutes
Seven Oaks Recreation: 18 minutes
Little Wall Lake: 27 minutes
Wells Fargo Arena: 36 minutes
Iowa State Fairgrounds: 38 minutes
Des Moines International Airport: 47 minutes

We want you to have a FABULOUS time during your stay, and would be disappointed if you didn't! That stated, please know before booking that this is NOT a party house. We respect our neighbors and our house, and we ask that our guests do, too. Please let us know when you book that this fits with your plans. Thank you very much!

We are a certified location with the Iowa Office to Combat Human Trafficking.

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Porch/lanai

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Foosball table
  • Gym

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

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About the area

Map
Ames, IA

What's nearby

  • Iowa State University - 3 min drive - 1.4 km
  • Farm House Museum - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Iowa State Center - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Stephens Auditorium - 4 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Veenker Memorial Golf Course - 6 min drive - 3.8 km

Getting around

  • Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Clyde's Sports Club - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Design Café - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪7 Brew Coffee - ‬6 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Fun Family Place with Extras and Space pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Fun Family Place with Extras and Space ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Fun Family Place with Extras and Space ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Fun Family Place with Extras and Space ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Fun Family Place with Extras and Space located?

This family-friendly Ames holiday home is within 2 mi (3 km) of Farm House Museum, Iowa State University and Stephens Auditorium. Brunnier Art Museum and Iowa State Center are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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Fun Family Place with Extras and Space Reviews

Reviews

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 63 out of 63 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 63 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 63 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 63 reviews

10

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

10

Eco-friendliness

10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Shelly V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a great place to stay no matter what brings you to town! It's a great location, very spacious with so much to do. And has everything you need and more. The host is fantastic, with great communication and genuinely cares to be sure you enjoy the home. I recommend this rental with confidence that you will enjoy it as much as we did.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jimmy R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place was absolutely perfect and had everything we could possibly need. The only downside of renting from Gina is that she sets the bar so high, you’ll start believing all hosts put in the same level of care and effort she does.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nadine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic Hosts!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a very nice place with lots to do in the gameroom, and lots of treats left by the owner for us to ennoy.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura B.

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

Great for our stay!

Great place for two families. Loved the game room downstairs, kept the kids busy. Great location, close to Iowa State. It was a great place for us! We will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keith G.

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

Great place

Everything was fabulous. Would highly recommend
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

heather h.

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

Fantastic gem close to ISU

This property had it all! Clean, comfortable, lots of space to hang out as a family playing games and spending time together. Gina was the most generous host leaving special treats and lots of items to make our stay comfortable … more than at any property I’ve been to.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Todd P.

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

Great place

Great Place
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric R.

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

Clean

It was great had everything we needed
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debbie K.

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

Moms weekend at ISU

A group of women stayed together for Mom‘s weekend at their son’s fraternity. Plenty of beds, showers, mirrors, and extra amenities the host left for us, made it an awesome weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley W.

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

Didn't want to leave!

Host was super accommodating, great communication and even had snacks for us! Can't wait to stay again! Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole C.

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

Wonderful.

Quiet. Walk to Mothers pub. Walk to pizza. Owner had many extra items for us.. snacks, milk, cream, fruit. By far the best VRBO as far as owner going over the top!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kris P.

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

Trip to Seven Oaks Ski

Our family had a great time at Seven Oaks then going back to to the VRBO, which has great amenities!! The grandkids lived the air hockey!! Would highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rob W.

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

Great stay

This place far exceeded our expectations. Very clean, comfortable property will stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leigh D.

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

Great House and Location

We were visiting for Iowa State's Family Weekend and the house was perfect. Plenty of space, close to campus and the downstairs game room and 75" TV was a hit. Definitely would recommend staying here.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Zach B.

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

Great place, great location, great stay

We loved our stay. Lots of great touches from the host, and it’s in a prime location. Wonder full house and basement and plenty of room. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan M.

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

Fun hangout

My friends and I had a wonderful time here. The house is very nice and has lots of fun games! It’s in a great location, and the owners were very friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

barb t.

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

Annual Basketball trip

Gina’s place was everything we asked for and more. The game room was awesome kids and grandkids really enjoyed themselves. We all enjoyed all the little extras Gina supplied. We will definitely check to see if her property is available the next time we head to Ames.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bethany J.

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

Excellent host and property

We were floored by how great our stay was! Gina is an amazing host who was very responsive and paid attention to little details that just made such a world of difference throughout our week.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Malvin K.

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

Amazing weekend get a way!!!

Had a great family getaway. The house was amazing and set up perfect for a great family bonding time with all sorts of games and activities.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rich C.

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

Great place to relax

Great place to relax after long work days.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nic M.

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

Summer Stay

Plenty of space and has a good time!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

David M.

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

Great Property

Amazing location, great host, and amenities that go above and beyond (snacks, toiletries, and more). Will stay here whenever we go to Ames in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jackie G.

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

Fantastic Hospitality!

This VRBO ranks at the top for owner communication, hospitality and extra amenities!We were so pleased with our rental. Great communication. The owner has clearly traveled and thought of all the extras to provide renters. (Clean unit, comfy beds, Snacks, welcoming decorations, full coffee bar/hot coco, extra bathroom supplies should you forget anything, and more!)We will book again!Thank you, Gina!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jared V.

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

Great stay

Host was great with communication. Location was perfect. Recommend for everyone
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023