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Game weekends in Ames

Where to stay for an Iowa State football weekend

Cyclone home weekends fill Ames fast. The A-frame gives your group a private base about ten minutes from Jack Trice Stadium, with room for six, easy self check-in, and a hot tub for after the game.

Close to Jack Trice, set apart from the crowd

The house sits on a wooded acre on the north edge of Ames, about a ten-minute drive from Iowa State and Jack Trice Stadium. You are close enough to make kickoff without a long haul, but far enough out that the neighborhood stays quiet when the rest of town is busy.

That mix is hard to find on a home game weekend. Most of the rentals near campus are standard houses and apartments in the middle of the noise. This one gives you the trees and the privacy, and still keeps the stadium a short drive away.

Why it works for game day

  • Room for the whole group

    Three bedrooms, each with a king bed, plus a sofa bed in the loft. It comfortably sleeps six, so two couples or a family can share one place instead of splitting across hotel rooms.

  • Free parking on the property

    Park on-site and leave the game-day parking scramble to everyone else. There is room for more than one vehicle.

  • Self check-in, any hour

    A smart lock means you let yourself in whenever you arrive, which helps when a night kickoff or a long drive puts you in late.

  • A hot tub for after the game

    Win or lose, the private hot tub on the deck is a good place to end the night under an open sky.

  • A full kitchen

    Prep tailgate food, cook a group breakfast before the game, or reheat leftovers after. The kitchen has a dishwasher, oven, microwave, coffee, and a dining table.

Book early for home weekends

Home football weekends are the busiest travel dates in Ames, and a house that sleeps six near campus tends to go first. If your dates line up with a Cyclones home game, move-in, or family weekend, it is worth checking availability well ahead.

The same features that make it good for football, the space, the parking, and self check-in, make it an easy base for campus visits, move-in weekends, and family trips the rest of the year too.

Common questions

How far is the house from Jack Trice Stadium?
About a 10-minute drive. It sits on the north edge of Ames, close to Iowa State without being in the middle of the game-day crowd.
Can it fit a group for a game weekend?
Yes. It sleeps up to 6 across three king bedrooms plus a sofa bed in the loft, with free parking on the property.
What if we arrive late after a night game?
Check-in is self-service with a smart lock, so you can arrive any time after 3:00 PM without coordinating a handoff.

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Lock in your game-weekend stay

Home weekends in Ames book up early. Check the dates for your game and reserve the A-frame for your group.

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