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Gem in West Dsm | 4BD/3BA Home | Perfect Location

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior
Interior
Outdoor dining
4 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel crib

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 9

Popular amenities

  • Washer
    Washer
  • Pet friendly
    Pet friendly
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor Space
    Outdoor Space
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen

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West Des Moines, IA
  • Jordan Creek Town Center
    4 min drive
  • West Glen Town Center
    5 min drive
  • Mercy Medical Center West Lakes
    5 min drive
  • Des Moines, IA (DSM-Des Moines Intl.)
    34 min drive

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About the neighborhood

West Des Moines

With a stay at this vacation home in West Des Moines, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Jordan Creek Town Center and Drake University. .This vacation home is 13.2 mi (21.3 km) from Iowa State Fairgrounds and 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from MercyOne Mills Civic Express Care.

What's nearby

  • Jordan Creek Town Center - 4 min drive - 2.4 miles
  • West Glen Town Center - 5 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Living History Farms - 7 min drive - 3.8 miles
  • Val Air Ballroom - 8 min drive - 4.3 miles
  • Drake University - 11 min drive - 7.8 miles

Getting around

  • Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Smash Park - ‬6 min drive

About this property

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

Gem in West Dsm | 4BD/3BA Home | Perfect Location

Welcome home! Beautiful 4bed/3bath home with an incredible location in the heart of west Des Moines!

> 4 bedrooms (beds: King, Queen x3)
> High speed 300mps Internet
> 65" Smart TV in living room and 50" Smart TV in all bedrooms
> PERFECT location - 8 mins to Jordan Creek & Valley West malls
> Safe, family-friendly neighborhood
> 3 mins to interstate
> Full kitchen with supplies for a feast
> In-unit laundry
> 3 bathrooms - 2 connected to bedrooms
> Plush pillow top mattresses
> Pets welcome!

Living Area: Step into our inviting living area, where tall ceilings and an open layout create a spacious ambiance. Relax on the comfy sectional couch as you enjoy entertainment on the 65" smart TV.

Kitchen & Dining: Our fully stocked kitchen is a culinary haven, equipped with all the essentials for your feasting pleasure. Adjacent is a dining area with a generously sized table, perfect for gatherings of 6 or more.

Backyard Bliss: Discover the expansive, fenced-in backyard, a green paradise great for friends, family & furry friends. Lounge on the deck with patio furniture and fire up the BBQ grill for al fresco dining.

Master Bedroom: Located on the upper level, the master bedroom boasts a plush Pillowtop King bed, a 50-inch Roku Smart TV, nightstands with convenient USB ports, and an ensuite bathroom with a shower. Plus, you'll find ample storage in the walk-in closet.

2nd & 3rd bedroom: The upper level also hosts two more cozy bedrooms, each featuring a plush Pillowtop Queen bed, a 50-inch Roku Smart TV, closets, and nightstands with USB ports. Comfort and convenience await.

4th Bedroom (Lower Level): On the lower level, you'll find the fourth bedroom with a plush Pillowtop Queen bed, a 50-inch Roku Smart TV, an ensuite bathroom, a dedicated workstation desk, closets, and nightstands with USB ports.

2-Car Garage: Convenience meets security with our included 2-car garage. Keep your vehicles sheltered and easily accessible throughout your stay.

We're dedicated to crafting exceptional experiences for our guests. Our top priorities include cleanliness, ensuring your comfort, and providing thoughtful amenities for a 5-star stay. We're committed to exceeding your expectations, making your time with us a highlight of your journey. Your comfort and enjoyment are of utmost importance, and our attentive team is always here to assist with any questions or requests. We eagerly anticipate hosting you!

Experience hassle-free access with our smart lock system. Your unique, personalized code ensures a secure and convenient check-in process, so you can start enjoying your stay right away. It's modern comfort at your fingertips

Enjoy a tranquil, family-friendly suburban neighborhood in West Des Moines. Here you will experience the perfect blend of comfort and convenience in this safe haven, ideal for leisurely strolls and outdoor activities. With quick access to main roads, you're just minutes away from local attractions, shopping centers, and dining options. Plus, the interstate is a mere 3 minutes away, ensuring easy exploration of all that Des Moines has to offer. Enjoy the best of both worlds – a safe place to call home and effortless access to the heart of the city.

Location, Location, Location! Discover the ultimate convenience of our superb location, offering a harmonious mix of safety and proximity. Within a mere 5-10 minute drive, you'll find top-notch local attractions, fine dining establishments, restaurants, lively bars, exciting entertainment options, and so much more!

> Convenient Transportation: Easy 3 minute access to I-235 and major roads makes exploring the wider Des Moines area a breeze.

> Retail Therapy: Shop 'til you drop at the nearby shopping districts and malls, offering an array of boutique shops and major retail stores. Nestled between Jordan Creek and Valley West malls and countless large retail establishments within a 5-10 minute drive!

> Family Fun: Create lasting memories with family-friendly attractions, including parks, playgrounds, and entertainment venues suitable for all ages. You can find bowling, movies, pickleball courts, gyms arcades & more within 5-10 minutes

> Nightlife Extravaganza: Experience the vibrant nightlife scene of our neighborhood with a plethora of bars, nightclubs, and the trendy West Glen District, all within a 5-10 minute drive. Dance the night away, sip craft cocktails, and enjoy live entertainment for a memorable evening out on the town.

> Culinary Delights: Savor the flavors of the town with a diverse range of dining options, from trendy cafes to gourmet restaurants offering global cuisine. Enjoy incredible offering of local & chain restaurants within 5-10 minutes or less! No where in the city has as many options as this area of West Des Moines!

Located a short distance behind the home is the interstate, and while you may faintly hear passing cars indoors, it's worth noting that the noise level is far from distracting. In fact, a low-volume TV easily masks it. While noticeable, rest assured it's a minor aspect of your stay experience.
Thank you for choosing our property for your stay. To ensure a pleasant experience for all guests, we kindly ask you to adhere to the following house rules:

No Smoking or Drug Use: Smoking, vaping, and drug use are strictly prohibited inside the unit, on the balcony, and in the hallways. This includes any illegal substances. A $1000 fine will be imposed if these rules are violated.

No Parties, Quiet Hours: Parties and loud music are not allowed. Quiet hours are from 10 pm to 8 am. A fee of $1000 will be assessed if a party is discovered or if excessive noise disturbs neighbors.

Declared Guests: Please declare all guests in advance. There is a fee of $50 per guest per night for undeclared guests.

Pets: If you plan to bring pets, they must be disclosed and approved in advance. The fee is $100 per pet for stays up to 5 days; for longer stays, it's $150 per pet. Price adjustments will be requested after booking confirmation. An unregistered pet will double this fee.

Cleanliness: Leave the property as you found it. Excessive mess will result in additional cleaning fees on top of the standard cleaning fee.

Check-out: Standard check-out time is 10 am. Late check-out requests must be made 24 hours in advance and are subject to a $30 flat fee. We will inform you of the available late check-out time.

Check-in: Standard check-in time is 4 pm. Early check-in must be requested at the time of booking, subject to availability, and incurs a fee of $20 per hour. If you arrive early without prior notice, you may need to wait until the official check-in time.

Property Inventory: Please note that all items in the home are inventoried. Charges will apply for any missing or damaged items.

Report Cleaning Issues: If you encounter any cleaning issues upon check-in, please report them promptly so we can address them.

Mail Deliveries: We do not allow packages/mail to be sent to the property. You may arrange for deliveries to the door or a local FedEx/UPS. We are unable to assist with mail retrieval.

Valid Identification: Ensure your booking is made with a valid government-issued ID, and do not engage in fraudulent activities or identity theft.
Security Camera: For your safety, there is one security camera at the front door entrance recording video and audio 24/7. Tampering or disconnecting this device will result in immediate termination of your stay without a refund.


We appreciate your cooperation in making your stay enjoyable and comfortable for you and future guests. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out to us. Enjoy your stay!
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private balcony. 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

Daniel Green

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
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 3 pets total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

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

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
3 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

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 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

226528

Gem in West Dsm | 4BD/3BA Home | Perfect Location Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 18 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 18 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 18 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 18 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 18 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Annette S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful home
This house is in a great location and very nice. It was a great place for a girls weekend away for shopping. My only comment would be we didn't have the 6 chairs at the table like we expected. Great host!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Cathy S., Battle Creek, IA

Liked: Cleanliness
West DesMoines VRBO
Did not like the VRBO message system. It would only let me in if I was connected to wi fi. The home needed more kitchen accessories, large mixing bowl, dish towels and wash clothes, and a few more fry pans.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mara L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Let the adventures begins 🔰
Calling out to those who want to escape the busy city life, this gorgeous moder, clean, was the perfect house for us. Thank you so much Dam, we really appreciated all the service and attention you provide us. 100% recommended, no doubt we will be back! 5****
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Sheila M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice place
Property was clean and nicely decorated. There could be a few extra touches but overall really nice. Big issue was the bathrooms were listed at 3 bathrooms when it was actually 2.5. This made it difficult for 8 adults to schedule shower time.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karee S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anthony B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Audrey G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great
It was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rich S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Convenient Location and Great for Pets
We stayed at this property to help our adult child with a cross-country move to start medical school in the DSM area. The house is in a convenient location near tons of retail and restaurants. We also brought our dog and he loved the backyard and nice neighborhood to walk in. The owner was super communicative and accommodating in allowing us to have some packages shipped directly to the property. When a smoke detector had a bad battery, the owner took care of it in less than half a day. Great house and great host!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Megan P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Girls weekend
House was very clean and cozy! Manager had good communication throughout stay. Would definitely go back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aaron S., Scottsdale, Arizona

Liked: Cleanliness
Great host, enjoyed our stay
We visited for two weeks and the house became our visiting home. Dan our host was excellent with great instructions and immediate responses to our questions. The house was as advertised with perfect convenient location. Would stay here again.
Stayed 12 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gloria L.

Liked: Cleanliness
In town for wedding
Very comfortable home.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anita C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Graduation
Loved this place and the host Daniel was great with communicating with us. Everything was nice and clean and just as pictured. Neighborhood was quiet. Being able to use the garage was a plus and sitting on the deck was especially nice. If I had to request anything it would be to have dresser/chest of drawers in the bedrooms, but this would not deter me from staying there again. Most definitely a very pleasant stay and better than the hotels.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Chris S., Eldridge

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location and accommodated everyone (group of 10)
We had 8 adults and 2 children staying for the weekend. Everyone had their own space and was comfortable. Beds were surprisingly comfortable and plenty of linens for our needs. Location of the property was near perfect for everything we had planned. If you have kids or pets, the yard leaves quite a bit to be desired. A little upkeep there and all's good. Daniel was "Johnny on the Spot" with communication so no issues there. Clean dishes were left in the dishwasher when we arrived and we discovered damage to the couch in the living...which we communicated to Daniel immediately. Other than the yard needing some care, I would recommend having some additional seating available. For a group as big as ours, half of us were sitting on the floor when hanging out or eating together.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

jennifer b., Marengo USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Great House
This house was just like the pictures. It was amazing to be able to bring our dogs and have a fenced yard. We would definitely stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Teresa L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Conveniently located and clean.
The property was as described, and very clean and tastefully decorated. Appreciated the option to stay together (all six of us) and have a garage, kitchen and plenty of room. Would stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location for what we needed.
We traveled during the blizzard and arrived the evening of 15" of snow fall. The property was very nice as expected. The manager communicated with us trying to ensure the driveway would be cleared with all the snowfall for our arrival. Neighbors were great when we got our vehicle stuck out in the unplowed street. They helped us get to the driveway. The city a short while later had the streets cleaned. great weekend for us.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brittney C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Short hometown getaway with the furbabies
Cute house in a active neighborhood. House was clean and decorated with a boho modern theme. My dogs enjoyed the large backyard, with friendly surrounding neighbors and pup. Loved having garage access so my dogs could come and go from the property safely and without a worry. Master bedroom was spacious and mattress was cozy. Property is located close to the interstate, food, and grocery store which is super convenient. Listing mentions some slight noise from nearby interstate, but I actually liked the noise. Overall we had a great stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023