Serene rural accommodations minutes away from Ames and Iowa State University

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Exterior
Property grounds
Terrace/patio
Terrace/patio
Living area

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Parking available
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
AU$811
avg per night

Explore the area

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Ames, IA
  • Iowa State University
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • Hilton Coliseum
    ‪25 min drive‬
  • Jack Trice Stadium
    ‪26 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 16)

Dawn's Suite

1 King Bed and 1 Double Bed

Loya's Suite

1 Queen Bed

Margaret's Suite

1 Queen Bed, 1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Natalie's Room

1 Queen Bed

4 bathrooms

Dawn's Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Jetted bathtub · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Loya's Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Margaret's Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Natalie's Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

Room

  • Sleeps 16
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Double Bed, 3 Queen Beds, 1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
Price is AU$811 avg per night,

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About the area

Ames

Located in Ames, this farm stay is in a rural area and on a river. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Wilson Farm Prairie and Larson Marsh, while Farm House Museum and Stephens Auditorium are cultural highlights. Travelling with kids? Consider Story City Carousel, or check out an event or a game at Jack Trice Stadium. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

What's nearby

  • Main Street Cultural District - 23 min drive - 16.3 km
  • Iowa State University - 24 min drive - 16.6 km
  • Stephens Auditorium - 25 min drive - 18.0 km
  • Hilton Coliseum - 25 min drive - 18.2 km
  • Jack Trice Stadium - 26 min drive - 18.7 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪B-Bop's - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬17 min drive

About this property

Serene rural accommodations minutes away from Ames and Iowa State University

Loya's Little House B&B sits on 12 acres of Grandad's Farm just north of Des Moines and Ames, Iowa. The beautiful four bedroom, four bath house is surrounded by landscaped gardens and flowing water features. Our two farms have a total of 5 miles of trails to explore. Access to the river for kayaking or canoeing is available on site, one mile north, and one mile south. Families can use the big, fully equipped kitchen for preparing meals. The house also includes lovely furnishings and original artwork. By booking the entire house, guests have exclusive access to the house's common living areas. Our place is good for families (with kids) and big groups.

Guests will have access to the entire main level of the house and the extra room above the conference room. They also have access to the front patio, the two decks, and the paver patio with a dual barbecue grill outside the kitchen. The property also provides three large lawns with various lawn games available and hiking trails through tall grass prairies. These trails also have 50 active bluebird boxes. A great spot for birdwatchers!

This property does not charge any hidden fees. We only ask guests to clean up the kitchen before they leave (fill and start the dishwasher) and to take empty cans and bottles with them. We do all the stripping of the beds and laundry. We guarantee this property has no hidden cameras.

While the innkeepers are on site, they do not share any living quarters with guests and are available for questions and assistance as needed.

Property manager

Peter Biechler
Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Hot tub
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Breakfast available
Parking available
Laundry

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 12:00 PM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Children must have adult supervision.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Guests can, with the agreement from the hosts, have small gatherings. This does not mean the guests can have a large, unlimited party.

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
This property uses geothermal energy
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and a deadbolt lock

Frequently asked questions

Is Serene rural accommodations minutes away from Ames and Iowa State University pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Serene rural accommodations minutes away from Ames and Iowa State University?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Serene rural accommodations minutes away from Ames and Iowa State University?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Serene rural accommodations minutes away from Ames and Iowa State University located?

This family-friendly Ames farm stay is located on a river, 5.7 mi (9.2 km) from Story City Carousel, and within 12 mi (20 km) of Furman Aquatic Center and Iowa State University. Main Street Cultural District and Larson Marsh are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Serene rural accommodations minutes away from Ames and Iowa State University Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mike P.

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

Great Place

The hosts were super friendly. The place was perfect, clean, and very organized.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca H.

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

Hidden Treasure in Iowa

Beautiful home with amazing art, space and supplies nestled in the country along a river. Plenty of outdoor activities to be had along with firepit and tables that overlook the countryside. Comfy beds, sauna and fireplace to enjoy our weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sean R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024