As of November 2026, CielStay lists 67 homes for rent in Iowa, run by independent hosts and property managers. All of them can be booked on the host's or manager's own website, across 10 booking sites. Some are also listed on Airbnb; each listing shows every place it can be booked.
They include 46 houses and 8 condos. The most common size is one bedroom or a studio (29 homes). 12 homes sleep 10 or more.
Iowa rentals at a glance
Counted from what hosts list. Check the listing before you book.
| Studio or 1 bedroom | 29 |
| 2 bedrooms | 9 |
| 3 bedrooms | 21 |
| 4 bedrooms | 4 |
| 5 or more bedrooms | 4 |
| Sleeps 10 or more | 12 |
| Air conditioning | 47 |
| Hot tub | 16 |
| Pets allowed | 16 |
| Fireplace | 4 |
| Pool | 3 |
Homes in Iowa for 6 or more
8 of the 37. Search them with your dates →
Homes in Iowa with a pool
West Des Moines 2BR/2BA Near Jordan Creek & Topgolf
Homes in Iowa
Homes with the host's own booking site first. Prices can change and may not be exact; the asterisk shows what each one includes.
All 67 homes in Iowa
- Potter’s Mill - 6 Bedrooms/Baths · 6 bd · sleeps 16
- Riverbottom - Tiny Home 2 · 1 bd · sleeps 4
- The Eagle’s View- Private Hot-Tub (Tiny Home 4) · 1 bd · sleeps 4
- Mississippi River Cabin · 1 bd · sleeps 6
- Elm & Hearth · 1 bd · sleeps 6
- Classic West Lake Cabin With A View · 3 bd · sleeps 8
- Lower Gar Family Fun · 6 bd · sleeps 16
- Riverfront Camper · 1 bd · sleeps 4
- Grand River Suite - River Rock Inn · 1 bd · sleeps 3
- The River's Edge- Private Hot-Tub (Tiny Home 3) · 1 bd · sleeps 4
- Potter’s Mill Event Center · studio · sleeps 150
- Mill Creek Suite (Jacuzzi Tub) - Potter’s Mill · 1 bd · sleeps 3
- The Timber Loft - Potter’s Mill · 1 bd · sleeps 4
- Paddle Wheel Suite-Potter’s Mill · 1 bd · sleeps 2
- Riverview Campsite #213 (40’ Max Camper) · 1 bd · sleeps 6
- The Driftwood Den -Potter’s Mill · 1 bd · sleeps 2
- House on Hill · 4 bd · sleeps 10
- Mill View Suite - River Rock Inn · 1 bd · sleeps 3
- River Stone Villa - 2Bedroom/2Bath - No Step Entry · 2 bd · sleeps 6
- Mansion on the Mississippi River-7 Bedrooms/Baths · 7 bd · sleeps 22
- Riverbend Suite - Potter’s Mill · 1 bd · sleeps 2
- Sweet Cottage near Downtown DSM · 4 bd · sleeps 12
- Cabin 148 · 3 bd · sleeps 4
- Cabin 233 · 3 bd · sleeps 6
- Backyard Oasis w/ Hot Tub, Fire Pit, Deck · 3 bd · sleeps 6
- NEW Near UNI Spotless and Charming Giddyup Getaway · 2 bd · sleeps 7
- Cabin 152 · 3 bd · sleeps 5
- West Des Moines 2BR/2BA Near Jordan Creek & Topgolf · 2 bd · sleeps 4
- Foxtail Lodge- Lake Rathbun gem! · 6 bd · sleeps 12
- Captain Potter’s Suite (Jacuzzi Tub)-Potter’s Mill · 1 bd · sleeps 3
- 2BR-1BA, Sleeps 4 | Downtown Ames · 2 bd · sleeps 4
- Moose - Sleeps up to 6 · 2 bd · sleeps 6
- Whitetail - Sleeps up to Six · 1 bd · sleeps 6
- Eagle's Nest - Sleeps up to 10 · 2 bd · sleeps 10
- Aerie · 3 bd · sleeps 5
- Quail Run - Dog-Friendly - Sleeps up to Four · 1 bd · sleeps 4
- Bobcat's Den - Dog Friendly - Sleeps up to 8 · 3 bd · sleeps 8
- Bear Cub - Sleeps up to Four · 1 bd · sleeps 4
- Pheasant - Dog-Friendly - Sleeps up to Four · 1 bd · sleeps 4
- 2BR-1BA, Sleeps 7 | Relaxing Lakeside Stay · 3 bd · sleeps 7
- Elk - Sleeps up to 6 · 2 bd · sleeps 6
- Riverview Villa - Hot Tub Suite (River Rock Inn) · 2 bd · sleeps 6
- [Altoona/Des Moines] 3BR Ranch Home in a Quiet Neighborhood · 3 bd · sleeps 6
- Cabin 282 · 3 bd · sleeps 10
- Vern & Marthas · 3 bd · sleeps 4
- Harbor Hideaway Suite - River Rock Inn · 1 bd · sleeps 2
- Bass - sleeps up to four · 1 bd · sleeps 4
- Sleeps 6, 3BR | Convenient Ames Location · 3 bd · sleeps 7
- 4BR-3BA, Sleeps 10 | Newly Built 2025 · 4 bd · sleeps 10
- Coronado 202 · 3 bd · sleeps 8
- Brooklyn Bridge 306 · 3 bd · sleeps 6
- Des Moines 3Bdrm K&Q Bds quiet - finished lwr lev · 3 bd · sleeps 6
- Brooklyn Bridge 108 · 3 bd · sleeps 8
- West Des Moines 1BR Near Jordan Creek & Topgolf · 1 bd · sleeps 2
- Spacious 1BR in Secure Building Near Jordan Creek · 1 bd · sleeps 2
- Newport 102 · 3 bd · sleeps 10
- Big Bear - Sleeps up to 8 - Handicap Accessible · 2 bd · sleeps 8
- Yellow Lab - Sleeps up to Three Adults · 1 bd · sleeps 3
- Walleye - Sleeps up to Five · 1 bd · sleeps 5
- 3BR-2BA, Sleeps 8 | 6 min to Jack Trice · 3 bd · sleeps 8
- 4BR-2BA, Sleeps 12 | Ideal For Large Groups · 4 bd · sleeps 12
- 3BR-1.5BA, Sleeps 8, Private Hot Tub | Near Jack Trice · 3 bd · sleeps 8
- 3BR Getaway, Sleeps 6 | 2-3 Miles to ISU · 3 bd · sleeps 6
- Black Lab - Dog-Friendly - Sleeps up to Four · 1 bd · sleeps 4
- 1BR-1BA, Sleeps 4 | Near ISU and Downtown Ames · 1 bd · sleeps 4
- Bluegill - Sleeps up to Two Adults · 1 bd · sleeps 2
- 3BR-2BA, Sleeps 6 Quiet Neighborhood · 3 bd · sleeps 6
Questions about renting in Iowa
How many vacation rentals are there in Iowa?
CielStay lists 67 homes in Iowa, counted from the homes live today. By type: 46 houses and 8 condos.
Can I book a vacation rental in Iowa directly with the host?
Yes. Every home here can be booked on the host's or manager's own website. Each listing links to it, along with any other place the home is listed.
How do I book a Iowa vacation rental directly with the owner?
Open a home and choose Book direct: it takes you to the host's or manager's own booking site, where you see their price and terms. You can also message the host first. CielStay doesn't take the booking or the payment. Booking direct often costs less, because no platform fee or commission is added; compare the final totals before you pay.
Where can I rent a house in Iowa for 6 people?
37 homes here sleep 6 or more; 30 are houses, the rest condos or resort suites. Add your dates and group size in the search to see which are free.
Are there vacation rentals in Iowa with a pool?
3 homes list a pool, and 16 homes a hot tub. Some pools are shared, in a resort or community, so check the listing if you want a private one.
Are there pet-friendly rentals in Iowa?
16 homes list pets as allowed. Pet fees and limits vary by host, so check the house rules on the listing.
Are there rentals in Iowa for large groups?
12 homes sleep 10 or more, and 4 homes have five or more bedrooms.
How are prices shown?
Each home shows one price with a note on what it includes; the asterisk explains how we work it out. Prices can change and may not be exact. If a host hasn't shared a fee with us, we can't include it. The host's site or booking channel has the final total; taxes are extra.