Apartment

The Retreat on Harding

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A room with a round table and two chairs, a window with blinds, and a vase with flowers on the table.
A kitchen with two stainless steel sinks, a wooden cabinet, a window, and a bottle of hand soap.
A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a ceiling fan, and a window with blinds.
A compact kitchen with a gas stove, a white refrigerator, wooden cabinets, a stainless steel sink, and a hanging light fixture.
A red door with the number 322, a brick wall, and a concrete step leading to the door.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Top-rated comfy beds
    Guests liked the comfy beds here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Iowa State University

Popular amenities

  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Onsite parking available
  • Non-smoking
  • Microwave

Explore the area

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Ames, IA
  • Place, Main Street Cultural District
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Furman Aquatic Center
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Iowa State University
    ‪16 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub

Spaces

Kitchen

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About the area

Ames

Ames is home to this apartment. Veenker Memorial Golf Course and Cinemark Ames Movies 12 are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Furman Aquatic Center and Octagon Center for the Arts. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Jack Trice Stadium or Hilton Coliseum.
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Ames, IA

What's nearby

  • Main Street Cultural District - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Furman Aquatic Center - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Iowa State University - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Octagon Center for the Arts - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Jack Trice Stadium - 5 min drive - 3.8 km

Getting around

  • Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Culver's - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Casey's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Taco John's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪El Jefe Authentic Mexican Cuisine - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Retreat on Harding pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Retreat on Harding?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Retreat on Harding?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Retreat on Harding?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Retreat on Harding located?

Situated in Ames, this apartment building is within 1 mi (2 km) of Main Street Cultural District and Iowa State University. Furman Aquatic Center and Octagon Center for the Arts are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 19 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 19 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 19 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Hosts were very responsive in providing info, apartment was vey clean and had everything I needed
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a great place to stay to do some remote work and spend time with our daughter who’s a student at ISU. Clean. Off street parking. Comfortable bed. Convenient location. Would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Feb 2026
Michele was a wonderful guest and left the space clean and tidy! We would welcome her back anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The hosts were very responsive. The amenities were good. Neighbors were quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean. Simple and great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Good place to stay

Clean, comfortable as host provided all kitchen items & comfortable bed. Location few miles from stadium plus host communicated well.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay!

Clean, convenient and had everything I needed. Great communication.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Place was very nice

We stayed in Ames for a fraternity dads weekend and a football game and the location was great. The place was very clean and perfect for my husband and me and our son. We would recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome!

Hosts were great with awesome communication! The place was exactly what I needed to spend the weekend with my daughter! Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything within the host's control was wonderful. The bed was super cozy, they thoughtful provided a few snacks, and communication was great. I struggled to sleep due to the thin walls of the apartment building. The sounds of the neighboring residents seemed to be amplified. It sounded like an elephant was going up and down the apartment building stairs.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wedding

Bed was super comfy, clean and simple place.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This apartment is just far enough away from everything that you feel that sense of relaxation, yet close enough that a 5 minute drive gets you to food, bars, and shopping. We stayed over Christmas, so we had a sit-down meal, having most everything we needed to cook and serve ourselves. The bed is super comfortable, the kitchen has everything you need, and the bathroom has amazing water pressure! All in all, we highly recommend The Retreat on Harding for almost any occasion!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cute apartment in a quiet neighborhood

My husband and I stopped here overnight to rest and refresh on a long road trip, and we were happy with all aspects of our stay. It's a cozy (but still spacious) apartment, and reminded us of our place at home, which was additionally comforting. I liked that the neighborhood was quiet and felt safe. Totally met all of our needs, and we would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect

The bed was so comfortable. The entire place was very clean. Kitchen had everything (even a colander ;)). The yard was nice and shady and the street was quiet. The owners were very responsive with questions.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enjoyed this property very much. It was clean and tidy. One negative: the front steps of the property are slightly high and there is no hand rail. This gave me pause every time I went in or out- especially when I was carting things or it was dark.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We stayed here for the farm progress show. It was a perfect location. Very pleased with the stay and the host.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved the neighborhood. Comfy bed, super receptive host. Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
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