Vacation rentals in Dakota City

Campus★Downtown★WiFi★Near Starbucks★Superhosts

Located in the heart of Ames, Iowa! • 2 minute drive to Iowa State Uni + downtown Ames • 3 Smart TVs with Netflix (1 smart TV in each bedroom) • Walking distance to downtown shopping & dining • 1 block from grocery store • 2 Starbucks within walking distance • Right across the street from Cy-Ride bus stop • Quiet & safe neighborhood • Keyless Entry •2 Br/ 1 Bath (2 queen beds & 1 queen pull out couch) • Onsite Washer/Dryer • Full equipped + Stocked kitchen • Superhost--stay with no worries!

Retreat in a Stunning House

Indulge in this luxurious, light-filled, architecturally unique, and tranquil house, nearby the university. Marvel in this 3-level spacious house w/ 3-level decks and terraced garden at the edge of the woods/park. Enjoy evening outdoor fire bowl, watch birds, deer, and other wildlife, & stroll down deer trails to Clear Creek. min. stay 2 nights. No window shades! Not for dark bedroom sleep. Not w/chair accessible. not for guests with woods-related allergies. $25/night for each guest after two.

Newly-renovated Cozy Home in Convenient Location

Welcome to our peaceful and clean oasis, where you can relax and enjoy privacy away from home. Bedroom 1’s queen bed sleeps two people. Bedroom 2’s day bed with a trundle sleeps two people. The living room has plenty of natural light and a comfortable sofa. Full kitchen. Full bathroom with a shower. Free laundry included in the house. Very fast WiFi at 340 Mbps and a dedicated workspace. 55 inch SMART HD TV w/ streaming services using your login credentials. We do NOT charge a cleaning fee.

Moose Haus Lodge

This barn refinished into a rustic cabin will give you the feeling that you are in the middle of the woods while having the convenience of being in town. Located just minutes from downtown Clear Lake, the historic Surf Ballroom, and City Beach, this is the perfect get-away spot! A large upper loft makes this a great option for families with kids or a peaceful adult retreat. Pets are family... so we are pet friendly, but do add a $25 dollar pet fee (per pet) for the duration of your stay.

Stylish and walkable! 2 Bedroom

Enjoy a stylish experience at this centrally-located place. Upstairs apartment with 2 bedrooms and 1 bath. king size in main Bedroom and queen plus workspace in 2nd bedroom. Complete with full size washer and dryer in bathroom. Enjoy an old-timey claw foot tub with shower. Located above Chiropractors office so daytime hours need to be respectful. Right across the street from Iowa Specialty Hospital. Located on Main Street with off street parking in the rear.

The River View at Evergreen Hill

Relax with the whole family at this peaceful place to stay. Or book a longer stay while working on the area. River View is a 2100 sq. ft duplex. Originally built in the 50’s, the architecture will take you back in time and has been updated to keep the mid century charm! The BEST part is the amazing view. This River View sits on top of a bluff overlooking the Des Moines river and is beautiful all year round! **Fireplace DOES NOT operate**

Pattee’s Place - 2 bedrooms 2 bath

I welcome guests to a safe quiet neighborhood. This is a cape cod style home with Bedroom 1 on main level and Bedroom 2 on second floor. Please note, there is no bathroom on the second floor. The kitchen, dining area, full bath and comfortable living room are also on main level. The laundry and additional 3/4 bath are located in basement. I do not charge a cleaning fee at this time.

Backyard Oasis! (Pool is Closed for Winter)

Make some memories at this unique and family-friendly place. This is a beautifully, remodeled home with a shared backyard space that includes an inground heated pool and 2 Hot Tubs for summertime fun! One Hot Tub and the pool is closed for the winter. Brand new kitchen and bathroom. 3 bedrooms, electric fireplace and 2 Smart TV’s. Everything you need for a nice relaxing stay.

Clean and cozy family home

Relax with the whole family at this peaceful place to stay. This home is a friendly neighborhood just 5 miles from town. It offers 5 bedrooms and 2 full baths and one 1/4 bath. Comfortably sleeps 9. This home has a large, fenced in, backyard with a pool, deck, and patio for some outdoor fun. It offers a double car attached garage and a large driveway for plenty of parking space.

Baker's Corner

Baker's Corner is a historic farm 2 miles from downtown Clear Lake and the beach. The acreage sits amidst Iowa farmland but is only minutes from the tourist attractions of Clear Lake and the amenities of Mason City. This quiet, cozy, country home is good for couples, solo adventurers, and business travelers. We'll welcome you with a loaf of homemade bread and seasonal jam.

Family Lake Getaway

Enjoy your next family vacation at Lake Cornelia! Live it up on the lake, enjoy yard games and unwind on the large deck while taking in the beautiful views. This remodeled 2 bedroom/2 bath with dine in kitchen has lake access and its own private dock with swimming platform. It is within walking distance to Clarmond Country Club, Lake Cornelia Park and a public beach.

Tiny House Living Experience

Experience Tiny House living. Everything you need in 320sq. ft. of open living space with added loft bedroom with one double bed. The downstairs bed is a double bed. House is centrally located in Algona, eating and libation establishments, theater, post office and parks within walking distance.