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Cottages in Ames

Spacious Family Home ~ 13 Mi to Des Moines
House (4 Bedrooms) | Interior

Spacious Family Home ~ 13 Mi to Des Moines

3.0 star property
Spacious Family Home ~ 13 Mi to Des Moines
Altoona Home 11 Mi to Downtown Des Moines
House (4 Bedrooms) | Interior

Altoona Home 11 Mi to Downtown Des Moines

3.0 star property
Altoona Home 11 Mi to Downtown Des Moines
Raccoon River Retreat: Indoor Pool & Outdoor Fun!
House (4 Bedrooms) | Interior

Raccoon River Retreat: Indoor Pool & Outdoor Fun!

3.0 star property
Raccoon River Retreat: Indoor Pool & Outdoor Fun!
Pet-friendly Johnston Getaway w/ Deck & Yard!
House (3 Bedrooms) | Front of property

Pet-friendly Johnston Getaway w/ Deck & Yard!

3.0 star property
Pet-friendly Johnston Getaway w/ Deck & Yard!
Walk to Saylorville Lake: Spacious Home w/ Deck!
House (3 Bedrooms) | Interior

Walk to Saylorville Lake: Spacious Home w/ Deck!

3.0 star property
Walk to Saylorville Lake: Spacious Home w/ Deck!
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Top Ames Hotel Reviews

Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University

Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University

10/10 Excellent
"Updated, clean, easy to park"
Michelle 1-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University

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