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Cozy Home is the Heart of Des Moines

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV
Exterior
3 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Interior

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer

Explore the area

Map
Des Moines, IA
  • Val Air Ballroom
    3 min drive
  • Merle Hay Mall
    4 min drive
  • Simon's
    6 min walk
  • Des Moines, IA (DSM-Des Moines Intl.)
    29 min drive

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Exterior

Beautiful home minutes from downtown!

Washer
Pet friendly
Air conditioning
4.7 out of 5, Exceptional, (6)
The price is $130
per night
$291 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 5 - Jan 6
Beautiful home minutes from downtown!

About the neighborhood

Urbandale

With a stay at this vacation home in Urbandale (Merle Hay), you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Jordan Creek Town Center and Buccaneer Arena. .This vacation home is 10.3 mi (16.5 km) from Iowa State Fairgrounds and 1.8 mi (3 km) from Merle Hay Mall.
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What's nearby

  • Val Air Ballroom - 3 min drive
  • Merle Hay Mall - 4 min drive
  • Drake University - 4 min drive
  • Wells Fargo Arena - 8 min drive
  • Iowa Events Center - 8 min drive

Getting around

  • Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪HyVee Market Grill Express - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪B-Bop's Burgers Fries Cola - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Cozy Home is the Heart of Des Moines

Centrally located 3 Bedroom home with attached GARAGE. Just minutes from downtown and Drake University with easy access to Hwy 235. The mail level of this newly remodeled bungalow comes with a king bed, two twin beds, and a couch. The lower level bedroom has a queen bed, and avery comfortable couch. Minutes from shopping and great restaurants. ***Please note: All holiday bookings will require a 2 night minimum (Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years, Memorial Day, Labor Day, July 4). Home is located in a very quiet and peaceful neighborhood.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a desk and a microwave.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Jodi

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

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

Pets

Pets not allowed

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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

Property is also known as

Cozy Home is Heart Moines House
Cozy Home is the Heart of Des Moines Urbandale
Cozy Home is the Heart of Des Moines Private vacation home
Cozy Home is the Heart of Des Moines Urbandale
Cozy Home is the Heart of Des Moines Private vacation home

Cozy Home is the Heart of Des Moines Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 91 out of 98 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 98 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 98 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 98 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 98 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen J., Waukee, IA

Liked: Cleanliness
Great girls get together
What a cute place! Perfect for my friend’s Bday weekend! Great location!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tammy M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute house in a nice quiet neighborhood .
Simon’s restaurant was an added bonus being only 1-2 minutes away.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Schuyler S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean
Property was clean and easy to get into
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sonia V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy, Clean, and Convenient
Jodi is a great hostess! The property was very clean. Beds are comfortable. I’m definitely adding this one to my favorites as I know there will be many visits to Des Moines!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joellen B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Good coffee
I like having a drip coffee maker! I bring my own coffee, and I don’t like the Kerig type that people are going to. The place was clean and neat.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary M.

Liked: Cleanliness
What a great find!
We had the pleasure of staying at this property in July, and it was perfect! There were 5 adults and 1 infant. With 2 bedrooms and a bath on the main level and a separate bedroom, bath, and living room downstairs it was the perfect fit for us. The house is located in a very quiet residential area and close to just about everything. The host was great, and the communication was so prompt and thorough. Very convenient, we would totally stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

amberly h.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great hosting
Love our stay!!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristine S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice!
Quick stop on our way through Iowa. This place was very clean and comfortable. Lots of space and very nicely updated.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tabbatha U.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great little cozy house
Property was great. We had a couple minor issues come up, but Jodi had them fixed right away. She was in communication the whole time we were there.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cindy R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice accommodations.
Great communication from host. Nice location for our events. The amenities at the house were perfect for our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Ivelisse W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Our stay
Everything was good. No majors, no minors
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gary B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great home
This property was very well kept. While being a small house it's still offered plenty of sleeping room tw0 living areas to take advantage of and a kitchen with everything you might need. The host communicated throughout our stay to make sure everything was OK. I will stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kerri S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome place!!
I was in Iowa for my son’s wedding. Traveling with my son and his family. Ms Jodi was amazing. Check-in was super easy. The house was clean and perfect for what we needed and the neighborhood was quiet and close to everything. The beds were comfortable and there were even toys for my granddaughter to play with. I’ll definitely use her again on my next visit. Highly recommend this sweet house.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Wedding prep
The property is well designed. The surprise was the delightful sitting area in the basement bedroom area. We were looking for a two bedroom 2 bathroom rental so we would all have space to get ready for a wedding in Madrid on Saturday afternoon. There were great local restaurants nearby and we had a great stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brain B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Impressive little house
Jodi did amazing job communicating with us. Even included a snow shower to add to the memories. House was clean and very easy to find utensils to cook our dinner. Only two possible improvements are requested for next time: add a stool or bench in the downstairs shower and maybe some additional throw pillows for the upstairs couch
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cori F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Experience!
Jodi was a great host! The house was equipped with everything we needed for the weekend and the beds were comfy. We would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

CJ M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Des Moines Oct 2023
Overall a nice location in a quiet neighborhood. Beds were comfortable which made for a nice stay! Property owner was easily accessible and answered my questions promptly. Would recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sisters trip
Sisters get away weekend.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marie B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Worked Great
My 3 kids and I stayed for our annual "Adventureland Week". The house worked great for what we needed--we didn't use the basement, but it was set up nicely to give a slightly private living area if staying with more people.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard G.

Liked: Cleanliness
A Lovely Place
A three bedroom, two bath, cozy cottage in a fine neighborhood in the middle of the Des Moines metro. Has everything. A rate it a 5 star accommodation, and the owner deserves 6 stars.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy C.

Liked: Cleanliness
First Timer!
Jodi was so accommodating to the changes we needed to make. Way easier then I thought it would be. First time to this, couldn't have been better!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Evaluation
The property was well maintained only issue matress were too soft for my liking though my wife did not have a problem with them.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Des Moines Stay July 22, 2023
Thank you Jodi for a wonderful stay on our way to Yellowstone National Park. After a long day of driving your home was a peaceful haven. We were able to relax and enjoy ourselves and have a nice comfortable nigjts rest.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

John W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great home
Des Moines family reunion. Great house for staying while visiting family for a family reunion
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

8/10 Good

Natalie S.

Great place for the money
This is a cute little house that has been renovated very nicely. Everything worked out well for our group. Things could have been cleaner in the basement as it appeared that the floors had not been vacuumed and sheets not changed. The main floor was great though!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023