Holiday houses in Fonda

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 the outdoor fire bowl in the evening, watch lots of birds, deer, and other wildlife, & stroll down deer trails to Clear Creek. min. stay 2 nights. No window shades! Not for dark bedroom sleepers. Not w/chair accessible: stairs to bedrooms. $25/night for each guest after two.

Mom & Pop's Lakeside Place

Experience an Iowa adventure at this quaint 3-bedroom, 2-bath vacation rental in Lakeside, IA. With accommodations for up to 8 guests, this home, located a block from the lakefront, offers endless entertainment and all of the amenities needed for a rejuvenating stay! Enjoy easy access to the shops, restaurants, explore the surrounding trails, Kings Pointe Waterpark in Storm Lake, or spend countless hours in this comfortable home or backyard around a fire when you’re not out on the lake!"

Boone's Bodacious Bungalow - A Cozy 2 Bedroom Stay

With 2 bedrooms and a queen-sized hide-a-bed, this cozy little place will comfortably sleep 5. This quiet neighborhood can be enjoyed hanging out on the front porch or out back on the patio. Washer and dryer downstairs if you need to do laundry and all the necessities to make a meal in the kitchen. Just a few minutes from downtown Boone and the Boone Speedway, a short 17 miles to Jack Trice Stadium/Hilton Coliseum in Ames, and less than an hour to the Des Moines International Airport.

The Rookery Cottage - Access scenic hiking trails

This rustic cottage is a quiet retreat in the heart of the Middle Raccoon River Valley. Situated on a private acreage within Whiterock Conservancy, guests can easily access 40mi+ of scenic hiking and mountain biking trails, float the nearby river, or enjoy dark sky viewing. A "rookery" is a nesting site for herons, a bird that prefers quiet, undisturbed habitat near water. And so the Rookery Cottage seeks to provide a natural escape from the daily grind.

1875 House, 316 Sumpter Ave, Coon Rapids IA

Home built in 1875. Cozy home, close to Middle Raccoon River. Walking and biking trail and river access in the park for canoes or kayaks within 300 yards from front door. Access to White Rock Conservancy trails. Six blocks from downtown shops with grocery and dining available. Beautiful nine-hole golf course. We offer off street parking. Garage available for bicycles. Contact host. Large, shaded back yard with small deck area and charcoal grill.

Kim's Kottage on the RRVT, in Minburn, IA.

This home is perfect for the Cycling Enthusiast, a couple, family or small group of friends. This fully furnished cozy 2 bedroom home is sure to please. Located 1 block from the Raccoon River Valley Bike Trail (75 mile paved loop), 15 minutes from I-80 and 30/40 minutes from the State's Capital City of Des Moines, Minburn is the "Small Town with a Big Heart". There are two City Parks, an outdoor historical roller skating rink & 2 Rest/Bars.

The Bunkhouse at Hobby Horse Acres

Beautiful rural acreage with private "bunkhouse" located minutes from the Okoboji Iowa Great Lakes, Historic Spencer, and the Clay County Fair, the world's greatest county fair. Enjoy the peaceful setting including outdoor fire pit area, gazebo area, playground, barn with animals to pet, fruit trees, and room to roam. Full kitchen is included. Two private bedrooms and plenty of hang-out space and extra sleeping spaces.

Ground floor 3 room Brownstone apartment by I-35.

You will have a very spacious apartment all to yourself in this beautiful brownstone building, including a full kitchen, living room, seating area, queen size bed, and large flat screen TV with streaming WIFI, Netflix included. You will be located in a small town 1/2 mile off of I-35, 3 blocks from Hardees, Subway, Kum and Go, and a new Love's truck stop. Also, a short drive to Ames and Iowa State University.

The Gidel "GUESTHOUSE"

A 2BR/1 BATH- 1,141 ft TWIN LAKES WATERFRONT HOME AT 7845 TWIN LAKES RD MANSON, IA. SCREENED IN PORCH LEADING OUT TO A DECK, PRIVATE DOCK AND LAKE WITH SANDY BEACH. GREAT FOR SWIMMING, BOATING AND FISHING. PUBLIC GOLF COARSE AVAILABLE, PLAY GROUNDS, PARKS, BIBLE CAMP,CAMPING,GROCERY, SPORTS BAR & GRILL, BOAT GAS, MARINA AND A 6.5 MI OF 10 FT WIDE CONCRETE TRAIL SURROUNDING THE LAKE FOR BIKING OR WALKING.