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Douglas Ave Flat

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Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior
Interior

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi

About this property

Entire place

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

Douglas Ave Flat

Located in the historic district of Ames this charming 2nd floor studio apt is warm and cozy. Lots of natural light and a full kitchen! Your own garage to park in. Two blocks from Main Street with shopping, bars, and a market.

Property manager

Susan Hurd

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage
  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Toaster
  • Paper towels

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

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

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Laundry

  • Near laundromat

Work spaces

  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Basketball nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

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

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Exterior

700 Douglas Ave, Close to Main Street, Garage!

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Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Parking available
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700 Douglas Ave, Close to Main Street, Garage!

Policies

Check-in

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

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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: You will need to bring all baby items

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
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated 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

Property is also known as

House
Douglas Ave Flat Ames
Douglas Ave Flat Private vacation home
Douglas Ave Flat Private vacation home Ames

About the neighborhood

Map
Ames, IA

What's nearby

  • Main Street Cultural District - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Iowa State University - 4 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Stephens Auditorium - 4 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Hilton Coliseum - 4 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Jack Trice Stadium - 5 min drive - 3.9 km

Getting around

  • Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Culver's - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Panera Bread - ‬13 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Douglas Ave Flat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Douglas Ave Flat?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Douglas Ave Flat?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Douglas Ave Flat located?

Situated on a lake, this vacation home is steps from Main Street Cultural District and 1.8 mi (2.8 km) from Iowa State University. Octagon Center for the Arts and Hilton Coliseum are also within 2 mi (3 km).

Douglas Ave Flat Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 26 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 26 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 26 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 26 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 26 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Thomas K.

Liked: Cleanliness
another great football weekend!
Clean and quiet!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nick R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend stay
Great place for a single person stay for the weekend! Private entrance and designated parking were a huge plus!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Football weekend
was perfect for what we needed! very quiet at night and morning! look forward to staying again! Thank You!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samantha R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Outstanding!
I was very impressed by the Host , Susan! She stays on top of everything and she is very efficient and communicating.The place is absolutely Gorgeous! If you like historical and vintage then you will definitely enjoy staying in this neighborhood. This part of ames iowa is definitely a historical attraction and there are plenty of things to do here
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Pat R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Farm Progress Show
This location was very close to where I needed to go and the unit itself was very nice. There were stores and places to eat nearby. I enjoyed myself very much.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nikhil

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Susan is a great host with a nice property. This is a cozy place that offers ample quiet and privacy.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Trish S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Stay
The room was cozy and comfortable. Very cool house in a quiet neighborhood and close to everything. We will definitely stay there next time we are in Ames.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sheila S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Ames Spot
I was traveling alone and the studio was exactly what I wanted for my trip. Close to Main Street shops and busses. Check in/out was a breeze. Communication was great. The water pressure in the shower was the BEST! Especially after a hot summer day. The doors can be a little tricky, but I got the hang of it guickly. Loved my stay!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Blessed K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing Getaway
This was a relaxing and calm get away. We were a 5-7 minute walk from downtown so that was nice. We had all the amenities we needed and we had an allocated place to park.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Nancy S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Short stay
Very cozy. Only thing I would change is more lighting in the parking area.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth W., Boston, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Terrific spot!
There is a lot of alrdy-chipped and currently-chipping paint in this unit (at the moment at least). Host assured me that since it's a rental they have to pass strict inspections yearly, so I wasn't worried about harmful stuff as a result. :) Several of the windows are SUPER stuck in the heart of winter (early Feb), but at least one worked easily, which was all I needed to lower the temperature. :) A key thing to know if you're sensitive to temperature, is that the Thermostat is controlled from the first floor where a (I assume permanent) tenant lives; you msg the host in the Vrbo app to get any adjustments made. I sort of doubt there are separate temperature controls for each of the bldg's several units though, so it is probably the case that you can't really get settings too far off the norm. Personally I like/need it on the extreme cold side (I run a setting of 61 F at home), but that's just me, and in the winter at least the window solution worked great. :) The only other thing to mention is that, due to the multiple units and especially the resident downstairs, there ARE Quiet Hours listed in the physical welcome booklet in the unit, that weren't in the online listing at all (at least when I booked my stay). This, like the temperature, is probably not a problem at all for most ppl, but I'm a night owl (at home my waking hours often look something like 6pm to 10am) and pacing from midnight to 3am was noticed due to the creeky floorboards heh. All that being said the host is awesome - very friendly and responded almost immediately every single time I typed a msg on the Vrbo app - and the unit is awesome as well! Btw the second bed mentioned on the listing is a trundle, which the host will ask if you want after you book. Fantastic price, perfect location, and everything I needed (tv, microwave, fridge, freezer) made my trip a joy. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!!
Stayed 11 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Luz Beatriz R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Highly recommended!
We really loved this place! Stayed for a week visiting family and friends mid-winter. It was clean and cozy, had all the essentials needed for a comfortable stay and so conveniently located! Walking distance to Main Street diners, pubs, restaurants and shops; supermarket, post office, bus stop etc. Plus, host was super attentive and responsive. Will definitely stay there again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

John K., Clarkston, MI

Liked: Cleanliness
Quick visit to see our cyclone!
I popped into town for a quick visit to see our ISU sophomore son and this was perfect for me. A little off campus - quiet - which was great!. The room was spacious and I loved the kitchenette area. I'll use again for sure if coming by myself. It would be a little tight if I was sharing the space with my husband and other son. And it was VERY reasonably priced!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Barry M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfortable and Pleasant
Well-located, comfortable, clean, cheerful and well-appointed. Susan was very responsive.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Don D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Short visit to Ames
The property had all the essentials. A compact space but well-appointed, clean, and had a comfortable bed. Good location that is close to ISU and main street.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Theresa W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice Stay for short visit
Pros: The property manager got back to me right away. Nicely decorated Vrbo-like the pictures. Easy check-in and out. Comfy bed, clean. Near Duff street which is a main street in Ames. Convenient. Amazon Firestick worked great and could watch TV from bed. Super Quiet. Great Parking. Cons: This is a huge old house converted into Vrbo's--I had room 708 which is upstairs using a narrow hallway that is not lit at night. (No motion lights either) My college son walked me upstairs using the lights from our phones. From a security standpoint and as a single traveler, not the best. Also, the lock to the room could easily be busted into. I (as a single traveler) did not feel safe with the latch and door lock that was on there. The bathroom was very clean and I appreciated the soft towels--but it is small. I'm short so I was fine, but my 6'3" son laughed because it was too small for him. Overall, great stay for the 2 nights I had. Thank you!!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tausha C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great little spot in Ames
This is a good spot for anyone wanting to experience Ames. The host is wonderful, and communicates well.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michelle D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Everything you need
I stayed here for 5 weeks and had a great experience! The space has everything you need and the host is always quick to respond to any questions.
Stayed 33 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mengisteab W.

Liked: Cleanliness
I highly recommend for a single person.
It is great.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Cody C., United States

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet, quaint and quite perfect!
Although the space is a little small, it had everything we needed! Located upstairs, this space had a full kitchen, two comfy beds and A LOT of storage. The bathroom was a little tight, but fully stocked with toiletries and plenty of towels. Perfect space for a couple of nights visiting Ames for friends and football.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Linda S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy flat in Ames
I stayed at this location for a long weekend in October. I slept well and enjoyed the short walk to downtown to my favorite coffee shop. Although the apartment was well stocked with Keurig and coffees, dishes, fridge and stove. There were hooks where you would want them, mirrors where you needed them, and all in an hiatoric Ames home. Thanks!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tausha

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
This place is perfect for a get away that’s got all the comforts of home
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

6/10 Okay

Cheryl K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nothing to do
The property was fine for the money you pay. Wished there would have been a comfortable place to sit. We weren’t planning on being in the room as much as we were but could not find anything to do. Historical Main Street did not have much but hair salons and coffee places.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kathy S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place
Very clean, comfortable, easy accessible
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021