Charming Franklin House: Close to Campus, Sleeps 6
Enjoy your adventure or quiet weekend away in Ames from our cozy home. Nestled in a quiet family-friendly neighborhood, it is just a 10-min walk to campus and a shorter 5-min walk away from the CyRide for a quick bus ride to/from ISU games. This home is ideal for relaxed Ames getaways, college visits, and ISU games! Enjoy on-site parking, 3 spacious bedrooms and a fully equipped kitchen.
Our house is a renovated mid-century 1 1/2 story home nestled into an idyllic neighborhood full of unique homes and history. This very functional and peaceful home is a great base of operations for everything ISU.
Guests are able to access each space of the home with the exception of the garage where storage of lawn care equipment is located. The newly restored basement (completely unfinished) is available for laundry use only. There is no useable living space or bedrooms located in the basement.
There are two off-street parking spots in the home's driveway. There is also ample free street parking in front of the home.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
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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
About the area
Ames
Ames is home to this holiday home. Wilson Farm Prairie and Christiansen Forest Reserve reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include 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 Hilton Coliseum or Jack Trice Stadium.
Veenker Memorial Golf Course - 5 min drive - 3.5 km
Getting around
Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 60 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 10 min walk
7 Brew Coffee - 9 min walk
Clyde's Sports Club - 16 min walk
Dunkin' - 16 min walk
Roni's Mac Bar - 16 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Is Charming Franklin House: Close to Campus, Sleeps 6 pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Charming Franklin House: Close to Campus, Sleeps 6?
As of 12 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Charming Franklin House: Close to Campus, Sleeps 6 on 27 June 2026 start from AU$249, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at Charming Franklin House: Close to Campus, Sleeps 6?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Charming Franklin House: Close to Campus, Sleeps 6?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Charming Franklin House: Close to Campus, Sleeps 6?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Charming Franklin House: Close to Campus, Sleeps 6 located?
Situated in Ames, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Iowa State University and Farm House Museum. Stephens Auditorium and Iowa State Center are also within 2 miles (3 km).
Reviews
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Host was super welcoming and we appreciated all of the communication. Everything was super clean and cozy. We only stayed the one night, but it had all the amenities you could need for a longer stay. Definitely added to our list of places to stay at again when come back to visit!
A few co-workers and myself stayed here on a work trip. We really enjoyed our stay! The hosts were very friendly and responsive. The neighborhood was quiet as well!
We were in Ames to spend Christmas with our daughter. Check-in was easy, the house was just as described, and there was even a small, decorated tree in the living room! We enjoyed our time there and will definitely book again if needed.