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Douglas Ave Flat

Lakefront holiday home in Ames with a water park

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Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • 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

Lakefront holiday home in Ames with a water park
This smoke-free holiday home features a water park. The holiday home provides a kitchen with a fridge, an oven, a stovetop and a microwave. Guests can appreciate conveniences, such as a coffee/tea maker and a dining table, and other amenities include free WiFi and a Smart TV.
Air-conditioned accommodation at this holiday home offers coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. This accommodation is furnished with desk chairs and dining tables. Kitchens offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils. Bathrooms include baths or showers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Smart televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Recreational amenities at the holiday home include a water park.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Property manager

Susan Hurd

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby

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

  • Near a hospital
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Basketball nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby

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

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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
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

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 area

Map
Ames, IA

What's nearby

  • Main Street Cultural District - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Iowa State University - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Hilton Coliseum - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Jack Trice Stadium - 4 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Stephens Auditorium - 4 min drive - 3.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Culver's - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Casey's - ‬12 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?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Douglas Ave Flat located?

Situated on a lake, this holiday 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 Cinemark Ames Movies 12 are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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Douglas Ave Flat Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 29 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 29 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 29 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 29 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 29 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Caryn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The flat was in excellent condition and welcoming upon arrival. It was nice and quiet and the amenities provided were great. I definitely plan on booking this again in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nick R.

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

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

Nikhil

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
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

Tammy T.

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

Perfect For A Weekend

This is a cozy flat that is just right for two on a weekend getaway. Amenities were adequate. Access to wifi and the Firestick was a plus. Appreciated the older home feel.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas K.

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

another great football weekend!

Clean and quiet!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Blessed K.

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Thomas K.

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

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

Luz Beatriz R.

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

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

Samantha R.

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Sheila S.

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

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

8/10 Good

Pat R.

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

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

Patricia G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Trish S.

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

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

8/10 Good

Nancy S.

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

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.

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

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

John K.

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

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

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