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Cottage by the Park

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Dining
2 bedrooms, desk, WiFi, bed sheets
Smart TV
Exterior
Interior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4750 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • 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

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About the neighborhood

Ames

With a stay at this apartment in Ames, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Iowa State University and Furman Aquatic Center. .This apartment is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Main Street Cultural District and 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Octagon Center for the Arts.
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What's nearby

  • Furman Aquatic Center - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Main Street Cultural District - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Iowa State University - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Hilton Coliseum - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Stephens Auditorium - 4 min drive - 1.8 miles

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

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.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned apartment, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and a stovetop. There's a private patio. A Smart television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a desk and a microwave.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: WiFi

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 750 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 12:00 PM

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 allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

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
Onsite 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
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

Cottage by the Park Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 5 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 5 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 5 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 5 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 5 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

shenna m.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place for the cost!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026

10/10 Excellent

Aidan L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Location

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

10/10 Excellent

Pete M.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

mark s.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

AMANDA D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Worked out great for a conference stay

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