The Central Hearth: Cozy Family Home. Sleeps 8. Real wood burning fireplace! | House in Ames
3 Bedroom House in Ames
Welcome to the Central Hearth! Your cozy home base in Ames for any season!
Whether you're visiting ISU for winter basketball, relocating to the area, working remotely, or simply escaping for a family getaway, our spacious home offers year-round comfort with brand new 2025 HVAC, a wood-burning fireplace, and everything you need to feel at home.
Just 7 minutes from Iowa State campus and perfectly positioned for exploring Ames' year-round attractions. Take Cyride's green route, just 1/2 block away, and enjoy ISU events while skipping the campus parking stress! Or stay in with family-friendly board games, smart tv's with apps and warm drinks all around!
Why guests love us:
✓ Sleeps 8 comfortably
✓ Fenced backyard playground
✓ Full kitchen saves you $$
✓ 3 separate living spaces
✓ wood burning fireplace
✓ kids indoor play area
✓ high speed 1G wifi
The space
Our home is a 3 bedroom, 2 bath ranch with finished basement in a quiet family friendly central location. Just minutes to anywhere!
Our home includes many upgrades like:
-front door keyless entry
-50 in smart TVs on the main and lower levels
-fully equipped kitchen with new small appliances
-high-speed 1G wifi
-designated workspace with a desk and comfy office chair
-family dining room for 6 with bar stools to accomodate up to 8.
- new HVAC system installed in 2025.
All 3 bedrooms have queen size memory foam or hybrid matresses and sleep 2 people. Hygenic zippered mattress covers are provided on all beds.
A fold out couch and bunk beds for the kids are also available in the lower level with complete bedding for all beds. Fold-out sleeps 1 adult or 2 small children. Bunk beds are twin size and sleep 1 person each.
Full bathroom on the main floor and 3/4 bath with shower on the lower level.
There are 3 spacious living spaces for everyone to spread out! 50 inch TVs have many common apps preinstalled.
Browse the books in the front library room and then cozy up in the den in front of the wood-burning fireplace! Starter pack of firewood and fire-starter provided.
Extra bedding and toiletries provided.
Plan a delicious family meal in the full-sized kitchen which is fully equipped with:
-multiple sizes of pots and pans
-cookie sheets
-cocktail making supplies
-coffee making supplies
-charcuterie board and knives
-various kitchen utensils
-microwave
-electric stove
-side-by side refrigerator
-large farmhouse sink
-crockpot
-blender
-toaster
-electric kettle
-coffee grinder
-chemex
-french press
-12 cup coffeepot
-drinking glasses
-wine and whiskey glasses
-coffee mugs
-dining service for 8 adults
-divided plastic plates and cups for children
-paper plates and plasticware
Enjoy a delicious cup of fresh brewed coffee, however you like it, whole bean or ground, your choice!
Even the kids will enjoy their stay! The basement has a play area complete with toys, board games and children's books!
The shaded fully-fenced backyard has playground equipment with swings, climber, playhouse and a slide!
A local elementary school is also a short 4-block walk west with 2 seperate playgrounds, available after school hours or anytime in the summer!
Enjoy the patio seating for 8 while the kids play!
Safety features include:
-smoke detectors
-carbon dioxide detector
-water leak alarms
-first aid kit in the main level bathroom
-fire extinguisher under the kitchen sink
Do not hesitate to ask for anything else you may need during your stay!
Guest access
Guests have access to the entire home, front and back yards and driveway during their stay. Additional parking is available on the street. Driveway can accomodate 2-3 vehicles end to end.
The unattached garage is not available to guests.
Please use the provided code at the front door upon arrival.
Other things to note:
There is no smoking allowed in or on our property.
Pets are not allowed. For allergy disclosures, we did own a dog when this was our family home, but we do not allow guests to bring pets onto the property.
The Central Hearth: Cozy Family Home Sleeps 8 Real wood burning fireplace! is located in Ames. The Central Hearth: Cozy Family Home Sleeps 8 Real wood burning fireplace! provides accommodation, featuring Air Conditioner, Parking, Bedding/Linens, among other amenities. This House features Air Conditioner, Parking, Bedding/Linens, to make your stay a comfortable one.
The Central Hearth: Cozy Family Home Sleeps 8 Real wood burning fireplace! has 3 Bedrooms , 2 Bathrooms, and max occupancy of 8 people. The minimum rental for this property is 1 nights, but this can change depending on the season you plan on staying. Previous guests have given good rated it, and VRBO labeled it a top-rated House because of the excellent services rendered by the owner or manager of this House, and has consistently provided great experiences for their guests. Most families or guests that use it recommend it to their friends and some of them are repeat guests. House has a friendly neighborhood, and the Ames has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the House in Ames, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.
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Amenities
Facility Overview
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Air conditioning
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Heating
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Toilet paper
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Hair dryer
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Bathtub or shower
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Soap
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Shampoo
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2 bathrooms
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Towels provided
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Bed sheets provided
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3 bedrooms
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Dining table
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Living room
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Dining room
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Fireplace
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Paper towels
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Stovetop
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Toaster
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Microwave
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Dishwasher
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Cookware/dishes/utensils
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Refrigerator
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Kitchen island
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Oven
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Washing machine and dryer
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Laundry facilities
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Onsite parking
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No pets allowed
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Area rugs in public areas
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Tile flooring in public areas
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If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
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Smoke-free property
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Hardwood flooring in public areas
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No elevators
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3 stairs to reach property
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Smart TV
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Books
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English
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Desk chair
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Desk
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Playground
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Children's books
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Children's games
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Children's dinnerware
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Children's toys
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Iron/ironing board
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Free WiFi, with speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
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Garden
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Patio
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Barbecue grill
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Outdoor furniture
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Fire extinguisher
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First aid kit
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Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
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Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
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Deadbolt lock
Policies
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 host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed this property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room this property is managed through our partner, vrbo. you will receive an email from vrbo with a link to a vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
