Vacation rentals with a fireplace in Ames

Upscale Home Near Parks and Trails, I-35 Access

Welcome to our home! Located in a quiet residential neighborhood in north central Ankeny, you'll have the entire home to yourself during your stay. Located near Prairie Ridge Sports Complex, this home is perfect for groups, families, or business travelers. Our home features an elevated, oversized deck with table and chairs, as well as a ground-level patio with a fire pit. Easy access to the High Trestle Trail. Conveniently located near I-35 with great access to restaurants, breweries and more.

This is the best Des Moines has to offer!

Welcome to a beautiful 3 story townhome in the heart of Des Moines. If an upscale modern home with an incredible view is your thing, you will be in heaven. Inside you’ll find a clean, bright and well decorated home with all the amenities you'll need to kick back, relax and enjoy your stay. Minutes from shopping, dining and nightlife. The bike trail is across the street where you can ride to Gray’s Lake or stroll to downtown DSM and enjoy the Farmer's Market, Civic Center and Principal Park.

Retreat in a Stunning House

Indulge in this luxurious, light-filled, architecturally unique, and tranquil house, nearby the university. Marvel in this 3-level spacious house w/ 3-level decks and terraced garden at the edge of the woods/park. Enjoy the outdoor fire bowl in the evening, watch lots of birds, deer, and other wildlife, & stroll down deer trails to Clear Creek. min. stay 2 nights. No window shades! Not for dark bedroom sleepers. Not w/chair accessible: stairs to bedrooms. $25/night for each guest after two.

Iconic Iowa - A 1920 Built Country Cabin

This 1920 Log Cabin sits at the beginning of the Madison County covered bridges Scenic Byway and features 2 rural country acres of space and a wonderfully remodeled home with loads of character and style. Situated just 10 minutes south of the West Glen area of West Des Moines and 25 minutes from downtown Des Moines, you'll experience the quiet and beauty of rural Iowa while being close enough for shopping or to go out for a nice dinner or evening show. This is a great getaway.

Briarwood Cottage - 1/2 mi from ISU, Pets Welcome

~Feel right at home in this classic cottage 1/2 mile west of campus. ~Timeless original features paired with convenient updates to make your time here relaxing and comfortable. ~ Fully stocked kitchen ~ 1 BR w/ queen bed and full bath on main level ~ Two beds, one king and one single, and full bath upstairs. ~Dedicated workspace with plenty of storage in a light-filled year-round porch. ~ Two off-street parking spots in driveway. ~Pets allowed; fenced-in backyard

Comfy Suite, short walk to Iowa State Fairgrounds

Conveniently located near the Iowa State Fairgrounds. This recently updated 1 bedroom mother-in-law suite sleeps up to 4 people. Please keep in mind there is only one bedroom and one bathroom, however includes off street parking, private entrance, kitchen, laundry, and oversized leather sectional. 5 guests are allowed, but you will be very comfortable with 2. This Des Moines suite is a 10 minute drive to downtown and 15 minute walk to the Iowa State Fairgrounds.

Welcoming, very spacious, safe area

We have 4 bed rooms upstairs. Three queen beds, one full bed, one twin bed,one child size jr bed, guest bathroom upstairs and one master queen -bed room with attached full master bath room. Large kitchen with a powder room bathroom off the kitchen and family room , living room and a deck. Driveway parks 4 vehicles. Safe parking on the west side of the street,( across the street from our home). Can not park on the side of the street our home is on.

Sunset View Ranch 5-Bedroom House

This mind blowing Sunset View Ranch has just what any family would want for a weekend to relax! There are 5 bedrooms to sleep 10 people comfortably or 6 singles. Fully equipped kitchen. 2 acres of open space for the kids, including a small basketball court to play on. We have made it our mission to make sure our guests stay in a healthy environment. The interior of the house is cleaned and disinfected on each Monday or after our guests leave.

FarmPond Inn

FarmPond Inn is a breathtaking and relaxing 1 bedroom retreat, overlooking a private pond. Nestled on 9 acres, FarmPond Inn is a place you will want to visit again and again. Along with access to a wonderful bike trail, you are blocks away from Nevada's historic and charming downtown district. Cuddle up with a book, go for a canoe ride or simply soak in the view on the deck. When you're at FarmPond Inn, you're enjoying life's simple pleasures!