Title: Story County Vacation Rentals from $130: Search Short-Term Rentals | Expedia.com [Story County Hotels](https://expedia.com/Destinations-In-Story-County.d553248635976432567.Hotel-Destinations)[Story County Flights](https://expedia.com/Destinations-In-Story-County.d553248635976432567.Flight-Destinations)[Car Rentals in Story County](https://expedia.com/Destinations-In-Story-County.d553248635976432567.Car-Rental-Destinations)[Story County Vacations](https://expedia.com/Story-County.d553248635976432567.Destination-Travel-Guides) ![](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6289610/89145295-beb7-4048-8612-abccc365ecb8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=500&q=medium) Photo by Bryce Gordon ![](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6289610/89145295-beb7-4048-8612-abccc365ecb8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=500&q=medium) - ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light_bundle_and_save.svg) ### Bundle & Save Get more, spend less whenever you see Bundle & Save deals - ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictograms-expedia/light__onekey.svg) ### OneKeyCash Earn OneKeyCash on all your eligible bookings - ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light_ftc.svg) ### Upfront pricing We are not like the others - we include taxes and fees ## Top Cities in Story County ![](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6105990/8ea23637-58eb-4589-abe5-7ba104021dfe.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=384&h=216&q=medium) #### Ames [](https://expedia.com/Ames-Vacation-Rentals.d6059972.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals) ## Our top choices for Story County vacation rentals ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/126000000/125620000/125612600/125612570/74aad456.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/126000000/125620000/125612600/125612570/65689e5a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/126000000/125620000/125612600/125612570/1a1739dc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/126000000/125620000/125612600/125612570/98b6b793.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 'the Cove' Polk City Ranch Near Saylorville Lake [](https://www.expedia.com/Des-Moines-Hotels-The-Cove-Polk-City-Ranch-Near-Saylorville-Lake.h125612570.Hotel-Information) Polk City $578 nightly $647 total Apr 12 - Apr 13 Total with taxes and fees [](https://www.expedia.com/Des-Moines-Hotels-The-Cove-Polk-City-Ranch-Near-Saylorville-Lake.h125612570.Hotel-Information) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/128000000/127170000/127164900/127164826/eae3a39e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/128000000/127170000/127164900/127164826/ffba3f0b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/128000000/127170000/127164900/127164826/a1ac9a32.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/128000000/127170000/127164900/127164826/aac6e834.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Endless Fun! 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Room had soiled walls, rusted light fixtures, missing towel hook, broken mirror on closet door, soiled areas on sofa, vents were rusted & old, tripping hazard out in hallway due to a drain cover that appeared to be homemade & sticking up a good 1/2” from the floor, lobby furniture was worn out." [](https://expedia.com/Des-Moines-Hotels-Ramada-Tropics-Resort-Conf-Center-By-Wyndham-Des-Moines.h1547.Hotel-Information) ![Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/710000/700100/700084/e19f459a_y.jpg) ### Gateway Hotel and Conference Center at Iowa State University 10/10 Excellent "Excellent restaurant and bar" [](https://expedia.com/Ames-Hotels-Gateway-Hotel-And-Conference-Center.h700084.Hotel-Information) ![Stoney Creek Hotel Des Moines - Johnston](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1160000/1152300/1152222/43001d37_y.jpg) ### Stoney Creek Hotel Des Moines - Johnston 10/10 Excellent "Very nice staff" [](https://expedia.com/Des-Moines-Hotels-Stoney-Creek-Hotel-Des-Moines-Johnston.h1152222.Hotel-Information) ![Quality Inn & Suites Des Moines - Merle Hay Road](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/9700/9664/e0eedf1f_y.jpg) ### Quality Inn & Suites Des Moines - Merle Hay Road 10/10 Excellent "Good motel for the price. " [](https://expedia.com/Des-Moines-Hotels-Quality-Inn-Suites.h9664.Hotel-Information) ![Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/49000000/48260000/48251500/48251406/b9f3330e_y.jpg) ### Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University 10/10 Excellent "Overall great stay , staff was very accommodating! " [](https://expedia.com/Des-Moines-Hotels-Home2-Suites-By-Hilton-Des-Moines-At-Drake-University.h48251406.Hotel-Information) ![Sleep Inn & Suites Ames near ISU Campus](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/11000000/10570000/10569100/10569032/e7fd0587_y.jpg) ### Sleep Inn & Suites Ames near ISU Campus 6/10 Okay "Room and breakfast were “adequate” considering an older property. I had to make three separate phone calls to correct the overcharges made to my credit card although there were no incidentals purchased and the entire stay was charged the first night. Overcharges were eventually corrected after a few days, but not without a lot of perseverance and escalation to management and corporate. " [](https://expedia.com/Ames-Hotels-Sleep-Inn-Suites-Ames-Near-ISU-Campus.h10569032.Hotel-Information) ![Wildwood Lodge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/8000000/7600000/7599000/7598985/dde52107_y.jpg) ### Wildwood Lodge 10/10 Excellent "We had a great stay at Wildwood. The WiFi worked well, the rooms were clean, the pool was fun, the fire pit and fireplace were on and ready for guest, and the staff was helpful and kind. The breakfast had a lot of options (waffles, biscuits and gravy, eggs, cereal, apples, toast, bagels, yogurt, juice) and was what you’d expect for continental breakfast. We would definitely stay there again!" [](https://expedia.com/Des-Moines-Hotels-Wildwood-Lodge.h7598985.Hotel-Information) ## Find out more about Story County ## Discover your perfect Story County vacation rental with Expedia #### How many vacation rentals are available in Story County? Expedia has plenty of vacation rentals to choose from in and around Story County, so you’re guaranteed to find the right one for you. #### How much is a vacation rental in Story County? The selection of Story County vacation rentals we have selected for you start as low as $130 per night. Entering your travel dates in the search wizard you might find even better deals! #### What type of vacation rental can I get in Story County? Vacation rentals in Story County come in all shapes and sizes, and your options depend on your chosen travel dates. You could entertain in a blissful vacation home, chill in a private apartment, or find family fun at a resort. 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