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Welcome to Dot’s Abode!

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Microwave, oven, stovetop, dishwasher
2 bedrooms, WiFi, bed sheets
Interior
Exterior
Interior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

2 bedrooms1 bathroom

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Boone, IA
  • Place, Boone Speedway
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Boone and Scenic Valley Railroad and Museum
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Seven Oaks Recreation
    ‪7 min drive‬

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About the area

Boone

With a stay at this apartment in Boone, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of McHose Park and Birthplace of Mamie D. Eisenhower. .This apartment is 12.7 mi (20.5 km) from Iowa State University and 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Boone Speedway.
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What's nearby

  • McHose Park - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Boone Speedway - 4 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Boone and Scenic Valley Railroad and Museum - 4 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Seven Oaks Recreation - 7 min drive - 9.1 km
  • Ledges State Park - 9 min drive - 5.5 km

Getting around

  • Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 66 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Whistle Stop Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Welcome to Dot’s Abode!

Make yourself at home in this bright and airy **2-bedroom corner unit** on the 2nd floor of a secure building — all the comforts of home are ready for you; just *pack a bag and arrive!*

Perfect for families visiting **ISU**, catching a game in Ames, or exploring local attractions, including the **speedway** and the **Rail Explorer**. Everything you need is within easy reach: **Walmart, Fareway and Casey’s** are all just a short walk away.

Enjoy **well-lit, off-street parking**, and a location that keeps you close to both city and country — just **15 miles from Ames** and *50 miles from Des Moines* Whether you’re here for sports, sightseeing, or a relaxing getaway, Dot’s Abode is your cozy home base.
Make yourself comfortable in your air-conditioned apartment, which features a microwave. The bathroom has a bathtub or shower and a hair dryer.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Food and drink

  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights and lock the doors

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
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

Reviews

Welcome to Dot’s Abode! Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 4 out of 4 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 4 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sally J.

Liked: Cleanliness
A great affordable place to stay while visiting our student at Iowa State
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donald H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Place was just as advertised, would definitely recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rose G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect place. Great location, furnishings comfortable. Fast response for concern we had with TV. Vrbo directions not clear but we were able to find location easily. Nice outdoor area. Will definitely use again if available for our yearly visit to Boone.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacy K.

Liked: Cleanliness
It was the perfect location for us and was a great place for a long term stay (1 week).
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025