Tranquil Home in Beautiful Setting

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A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stainless steel sink, a built-in microwave, a white refrigerator, and a coffee maker on the counter.
A double door with a sign above reading "HOT TUB DR" and a welcome mat with colorful designs at the entrance.
A wooden deck with red Adirondack chairs and a yellow table.
A dining area with a black table, four chairs, and a window with a view of the outside.
A living room with a sectional sofa, two side tables, and a large landscape painting on the wall.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Games
    A rare find - enjoy a variety of games available on-site.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool on site
  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Ames, IA
  • Place, Ada Hayden Heritage Park
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Iowa State University
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Jack Trice Stadium
    ‪8 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden

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About the area

Ames

Ames is home to this holiday home. Farm House Museum and Brunnier Art Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Veenker Memorial Golf Course and Cinemark Ames Movies 12. Furman Aquatic Center and Octagon Center for the Arts are also worth visiting.
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Map
Ames, IA

What's nearby

  • Ada Hayden Heritage Park - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Iowa State University - 4 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Jack Trice Stadium - 8 min drive - 6.6 km
  • Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino - 36 min drive - 70.2 km
  • Adventureland - 36 min drive - 70.5 km

Getting around

  • Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪The Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪B-Bops - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Flame & Skewer - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Casey's - ‬20 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Tranquil Home in Beautiful Setting pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Tranquil Home in Beautiful Setting?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Tranquil Home in Beautiful Setting?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Tranquil Home in Beautiful Setting?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Tranquil Home in Beautiful Setting located?

Situated in Ames, this holiday home is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Ada Hayden Heritage Park and 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Iowa State University. Veenker Memorial Golf Course and Main Street Cultural District are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 20 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 20 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 20 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 20 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 20 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was great, clean, quiet and comfortable. The only items that need attention are the water temperature in the shower needs to be lowered, too hot to take a shower. Refrigerator freezer section has ice accumulation at bottom, and new batteries in the tv remote. Everything else was great, truly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to call home when visiting Ames. Country feel in the back, but within walking distance of many shops and restaurants. Host was a great communicator and went above and beyond to make us feel welcome. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a fantastic stay. The place is perfect for our needs. The host was incredibly responsive and welcoming. They were even flexible with us when a snowstorm rolled in and we had to stay an extra night. Couldn’t recommend highly enough.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great home!

It was a perfect stay. Very clean, lots of things for comfort provided.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great friends weekend for an Iowa State football game! The home was clean, and we appreciated the treats the host supplied! Would stay again! Everything we wanted was just a short Uber ride away, and the neighborhood was safe and quiet!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Work

Needed a place to stay while working at Barilla very nice clean place will definitely book again
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
CYHawk weekend with lots of TV viewing and grilling on deck: tailgating at the house! SUper comfortable beds, well stocked kitchen. Lots of room. HIghly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Clean and Thoughtfully-Prepared Property

Comfortable and convenient location for our family’s needs. It was lovely having a sound machine in every room, and the host thoughtfully provided welcome fruit and snacks.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Senior Nationals stay in Aimes

This was no doubt the best VRBO experience we have had. Host Gina provided an array of welcoming items including milk, juices, fruit, donuts and bathroom amenities! The residence met all our expectations and the communication with Gina was excellent. Nearby grocers and restaurants made it even better.10 out 10! Thanks for hosting our family.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
It says whole house when in fact there’s a tenant living in the bottom half of the basement. They have their own entrance but it’s weird having someone staying below you.Hot tub is a vinyl one and was small but hot. House was clean. Host was very helpful with information for what we asked about.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Football weekend

Traveled from Kansas for the KSU v ISU football game. It was a fantastic place to stay while up for the weekend. We tailgated in the warmth of the house instead of the freezing temperatures. Everything we could need to help out was there! They have thought of everything. Fantastic home and host. We would stay again if in Ames.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A great family week

Fantastic space for entertainment! Immacculate. Well-stocked kitchen with good amenities. Used this space for a no-host Holiday, and it worked perfectly, allowing family members from out of state a homey place to stay, without pressuring the Ames residents to host at their house. Easy access to restaurants, groceries, gas, and shopping. 10/10 would recommend!"
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Read the listing

We loved everything!! Don’t be like me though, read the listing don’t just look at the pictures. We were surprised to find there’s a tenant downstairs, separate unit. When I went back to read the listing it was in there. My bad! But it ended up being fine! Loved the coffee, breakfast items, so thoughtful and the home was everything we needed! Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Unexpected tenant living in basement

Was not aware that there was a tenant living in the basement of the property- We did not see them but at night was loud til after midnight with TV noise. Noise was right above bedroom and made it hard to sleep. Because we travel with our four children it made me uncomfortable knowing there was a tenant and i was on alert more when my kids went outside. Hot tub is not able to fit six adults - maybe 3. There is no seating in the hot tub - see picture. Dirty pots/pans in cupboard. Overall clean and accommodating, nice neighborhood close to many amenities. Ames is a beautiful small city and nice place to visit.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cleanest Vrbo we’ve ever had. Owner went above and beyond to make sure we had a special weekend. Amenities were outstanding and house easily sleeps 8. House and owner get our highest recommendation.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cheering on the Cyclones

We were so happy with this house and had great communication with Gina. We loved the little special touches!! Our family will definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great spot!

Great house, super clean, well set up, comfortable beds, nice outdoor deck and back yard and very thoughtful in welcoming details upon arrival. Thanks for sharing your home with us, we will definitely be back!!!!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Super clean and bright

The house was clean and updated. We really enjoyed the house and will plan to rent again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice place

Nice place to relax and spend time with family.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
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