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Home in Ames

5.0 out of 5 average rating, 307 reviews

Great location Home+Campus+Downtown+Wifi+parking

Riverside Retreat is a 2 bedroom / 2 bathroom house. * Perfect location in quiet, safe neighborhood. * Walking distance to Jack Trice Stadium, Hilton Coliseum and Stephens Auditorium. * 2 minute drive to downtown / ISU campus. * Easy access to all of Ames. * Keyless entry. * Driveway parking. * Wi-Fi and Smart TV . * Fully equipped kitchen. * On site washer/dryer. * Close to grocery store, shops and restaurants. * Large rear screen porch with great private wooded backdrop with creek at rear.

Oct 22 – 29

$120 per night

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Home in Des Moines

4.95 out of 5 average rating, 177 reviews

Cozy Historic Escape

This comfortable bungalow is stylish with historic charm. The front porch is perfect for morning coffee. The main living space has original hardwood floors and classic brick fireplace with craftsman style built-ins. The house also has fenced in backyard with patio for enjoying temperate days. It is centrally and conveniently located close to Des Moines Playhouse, ~6 minutes from Wells Fargo Arena and Downtown Des Moines, ~13 minutes to Jordan Creek Town Center, and ~15 minutes to DSM Airport.

Feb 17 – 24

$116 per night

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Home in Boone

4.98 out of 5 average rating, 106 reviews

The Inn on Linn

Feel right at-home while away from your own! Relax in this charming 2-bedroom/1-bathroom house loaded with amenities. Perched atop a corner lot in a quiet and safe neighborhood, this place feels like a retreat from the everyday stress and worry. Designing a guest's stay with the GUEST in mind is the goal behind this getaway space. The kitchen has it all, if that's your "flavor"! Its romantic decor welcomes the couple celebrating, while its cozy comforts suit perfectly the vacationing family!

Aug 1 – 8

$251 per night

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Home in Des Moines

4.91 out of 5 average rating, 130 reviews

Cheerful 2 bedroom, 3 bed home near Adventureland

You will able to enjoy everything when you stay at this centrally-located small (700 square feet) cottage. A 7 min drive to Adventureland, 11 min drive to the Iowa State Fair Grounds, and 13 min drive to the Iowa Events Center will keep you on your feet with events! Enjoy the entire newly redone 2 bedroom house with free parking, enhanced cleaning, self check in/out, full kitchen with Keurig coffee maker, full washer/dryer, full bathroom, Smart TV, AC/heat, and quality safety features.

Sep 4 – 11

$83 per night

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Home in Boone

4.9 out of 5 average rating, 185 reviews

Boone's Bodacious Bungalow - A Cozy 2 Bedroom Stay

With 2 bedrooms and a queen-sized hide-a-bed, this cozy little place will comfortably sleep 5. This quiet neighborhood can be enjoyed hanging out on the front porch or out back on the patio. Washer and dryer downstairs if you need to do laundry and all the necessities to make a meal in the kitchen. Just a few minutes from downtown Boone and the Boone Speedway, a short 17 miles to Jack Trice Stadium/Hilton Coliseum in Ames, and less than an hour to the Des Moines International Airport.

Oct 1 – 8

$67 per night

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Home in Ankeny

4.94 out of 5 average rating, 115 reviews

Newly Remodeled Home with Walk-In Shower

My home is located in a safe and quiet neighborhood of Ankeny with a 16 min. drive to downtown Des Moines and Wells Fargo Arena. The high trestle trail is about 8 blocks away with a nice park 1 block away. The highlight of my home is the newly remodeled bedrooms and bathroom. There are queen beds in each of the bedrooms. The living room has a 55” LG OLED 4k TV with a PlayStation 4. I have high-speed cable internet/TV with standard and slingTV cable channels.

Jul 8 – 13

$79 per night

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Home in Winterset

4.97 out of 5 average rating, 193 reviews

The Legacy Stone House

The Legacy Stone House AirBnB is a historic residence located one mile east of Winterset, Iowa. Built in 1856 during the Settlement Era of Madison County, it is one of nearly 100 stone houses built during that time in the area. Officially named the William Anzi Nichols House, it is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Convenient centralized location if visiting Madison County’s six covered bridges and two minutes from grocery, gas and dining.

Aug 11 – 16

$130 per night

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Home in Des Moines

4.95 out of 5 average rating, 323 reviews

Quiet Hideaway Retreat/1 King/2 Queen beds

Lower level suite, 1 bedroom with a king size bed and the 2nd bedroom has a queen bed. Queen sofa sleeper couch in the living room. The four season porch walks out to a patio with firepit and gas grill. Walking distance to Waveland Golf Course & Tennis Courts, Neighborhood Diner Waveland Cafe and La Mie Bakery. Minutes away from Ingersoll Avenue, downtown Des Moines, and Court Avenue. 20 minutes from Adventureland amusement park and Prairie Meadows Casino.

Dec 29 – Jan 5

$108 per night

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Home in Collins

4.89 out of 5 average rating, 123 reviews

Small town living with big city access.

New construction, not ready until end of September 2020. Directly accessible from HWY 65, this 720 square foot house has a covered porch and a back yard. We are less than 30 minutes from Des Moines, Altoona, Ames, Marshalltown, Ankeny, and Newton. On site washer/dryer, close to several grocery/convenience stores, drive way parking, fully equipped kitchen, and about a 1/4 of a mile from the Heart of Iowa Trail. Access to 24/7 community fitness center.

Sep 12 – 19

$75 per night

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Home in Indianola

4.99 out of 5 average rating, 142 reviews

The Hen House

The wonderfully remodeled home based on 55 acres overlooking mature trees and a large pond. Just a three minute drive to Lake Ahquabi that offers many family fun outdoor activities, hiking and biking trails. This house is perfect for families, small groups, or business trips. Situated just 20 minutes from Des Moines airport, and 25 minutes from downtown Des Moines, you will be able to experience the quiet and beautiful scenery that rural Iowa has to offer.

Nov 11 – 18

$122 per night

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Home in Dallas Center

4.95 out of 5 average rating, 221 reviews

Maple Street Hideaway

Lrg 2 bed, fenced backyard, and deck. Plenty of parking on property. Small town Iowa, easy access to WDSM/Waukee/Grimes/Johnston/Adel. Less than a 20 min. drive to an abundance of restaurants, shops, and attractions - not including the great places to eat/visit in town. Beautiful, quiet, tree lined street. Google Dallas Center to see all this Quietly Progressive town offers.

Aug 19 – 26

$77 per night

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Home in Des Moines

4.93 out of 5 average rating, 310 reviews

Cozy Home in the Heart of Des Moines

Centrally located - just minutes from downtown and Drake with easy access to Hwy 235. The main level of this newly remodeled home comes with a king bed, two twin beds, and a sofa. The lower level bedroom has a queen bed, and a comfortable couch. ***Please note: All Holiday bookings will require a 2 night minimum stay (Christmas, Memorial Day, New Year’s, July 4th, etc.).

Jan 10 – 17

$99 per night