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Hot Tub, BBQ, Fenced Yard, Games, Office/Gym + Pets Ok!

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Interior
TV, offices
Interior
Outdoor dining
Exterior

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 102178 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Hot Tub
  • Pet friendly
  • Washer
  • Outdoor Space
  • Gym

Explore the area

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Des Moines, Iowa
  • Drake University
    16 min walk
  • Des Moines Art Center
    3 min drive
  • Hoyt Sherman Place
    5 min drive
  • Des Moines, IA (DSM-Des Moines Intl.)
    26 min drive

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About the neighborhood

Des Moines

With a stay at this vacation home in Des Moines (Drake), you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Jordan Creek Town Center and Iowa State Fairgrounds. .This vacation home is 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Des Moines Community Playhouse and 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Drake University.
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What's nearby

  • Drake University - 16 min walk
  • Val Air Ballroom - 4 min drive
  • Hoyt Sherman Place - 5 min drive
  • Wells Fargo Arena - 5 min drive
  • Iowa Events Center - 5 min drive

Getting around

  • Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Casey's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Black Cat Ice Cream - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Pancheros Mexican Grill - Des Moines Ingersoll - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪8 Degrees Ice Cream & Boba - ‬3 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.

Hot Tub, BBQ, Fenced Yard, Games, Office/Gym + Pets Ok!

Summary:
Welcome to your spacious Des Moines retreat, ideal for up to 10 guests. This charming 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath home features hardwood floors, cozy living areas with modern and historical touches, and an open kitchen/dining area perfect for gathering. The primary suite includes a private bath, while a finished attic offers twin beds, vintage arcade games, and a versatile office/mini-gym. Outside, enjoy the hot tub, fenced yard, gas grill, yard games, and 2-car garage for ultimate relaxation and convenience.

Managed by @TraverseHospitality

The Space:
◐ Hot tub
◐ Propane Grill
◐ Office/Mini-Gym
◐ Pets Ok >> Fenced in Yard
◐ Sonos Sound System
◐ Fully equipped kitchen
◐ Electric Fireplace + Large TV + Lounge Area
◐ Sleeps 10
◐ Fast Internet (200+ mbps)
◐Vintage Arcade console + many boardgames

3 mins ➔ Ingersoll (Best Restaurants & Bars in DSM)
4 mins ➔ Drake University
7 mins ➔ DSM Civic Center
8 mins ➔ Iowa State Capital
8 mins ➔ DSM Farmer's Market
9 mins ➔ Grey's Lake
16 mins ➔ Des Moines Airport (DSM)

➔ Bedrooms
Bedroom 1: King Bed w/ en-suite bathroom, Smart TV
Bedroom 2: Queen Bed, Smart TV
Bedroom 3: Queen Bed, Smart TV
Bedroom 4: Queen Bed, Smart TV
Bonus Room (Finished Attic): 2 Twin Beds, Vintage Arcade Games, Smart TV

Guest Access:
Guests will have access to the entire house & large fenced in backyard.
Please note if you are bringing toddlers, there are two sets of open stairs with no gates.

Please Note: We do utilize a weblink outside the platform that directs guests to our guidebook. You will receive an email with this link. This is the ONLY way guests can access check-in information, and facilitates the collection of pet fees and other special requests/upgraded services we offer.

The Neighborhood:
There is a vibrant neighborhood surrounding our home! This area boasts an array of exciting bars and restaurants, as well as numerous walkable attractions. Located near Drake University, our Airbnb offers convenient access to the campus and its many amenities. From the eclectic East Village to the charming Beaverdale neighborhood, you'll have plenty of areas to explore during your stay. Don't miss out on the fantastic shopping and dining options at nearby Ingersoll Avenue, or take a stroll through Greenwood Park. Book now and experience all that Des Moines has to offer!

Getting Around:
We recommend bringing your own car to get around as there are very few public transportation options.

Other Things to Note:
Pets are allowed. There is an additional pet fee of $50 if you are bringing a pet (2 pets max).

No Smoking of any kind inside the house. Ashtray will be provided in the backyard.

Interaction with Guests:
We like to give our guests complete privacy to enjoy the home, but we're just a text or phone call away!
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private balcony. Conveniences include a desk and a microwave.
Enjoy recreational amenities such as a spa tub and a fitness center.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Traverse Hospitality

Languages

English, French, Spanish

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Spa tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Office

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Gym

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
  • Unit size: 2,178 square feet

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
Note from host: Charge may apply

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

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Hot Tub, BBQ, Fenced Yard, Games, Office/Gym + Pets Ok! Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 19 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 19 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 19 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 19 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 19 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Janet W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely stay in Des Moines
Easy check-in and access. Great neighborhood. Plenty of parking. Lovely accommodations. Loads of space. Fun extras like fireplace and hot tub. Perfect for our lady’s weekend. 10/10. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

DeeDee

Liked: Cleanliness
Great in town get away!
We loved the environment! Great place for our business meeting and our theater troupe to meet! Would be great for a family song though too!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Shannon N.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Nice house..but needed better cleaning
House was in a great location for our needs; however, was not clean. Found a bag of trash in one of the bedside tables, couple of the bathroom cans had not been emptied and there was nasty dirty dishes in the dishwasher. Also for a place that can accommodate 10 people the fact that there was literally 4 wash clothes was a bit odd. The photos matched fairly well although be warned the bedroom with the two twin beds are through a closet on the middle floor
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

PATRICIA T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Zoo trip
We came to Des Moines to go to the Blank Park Zoo and Science Center. The house fit us well. A little high in price but made our trip very enjoyable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great central location!
We loved our stay in Des Moines. We brought our kids to go to Adventureland and explore in DM. This place was perfect for us. Very clean, very easy location to get to wherever you need to go. Owners are wonderful at communication. Would definitely stay here again!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beth M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Des moines
It was great.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandy Y., Naperville, Illinois

Liked: Cleanliness
parent visit
We had a lovely visit to Des Moines with my son and his fiance. The house was well situated to all the fun breweries and restaurants and parks in the area. The biggest plus were the most comfortable mattresses! I love a firm mattress and these were fantastic.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandi M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stay
Amazing
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

BRYAN H., LONG PRAIRIE, MN

Liked: Cleanliness
Easy access
This house is very suitable for several persons to stay. Hosts are easy to communicate wth. I recommend it.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

2/10 Terrible

Roland W., Grantham

Poor Communication Spoiled Our Golden Wedding Anniversary
First this Host Does not communicate ,Not even a Help Tel Number in the House. They changed Check_in Process I think so Guests cannot get in early, you cannot get their app to work until the Hour & day of check_in ,we had to sit on the door step for over 15 mins until dead on 4pm. most of their emails are from Virtual people IE a computer,The House has Hazards like loose air con metal covers in the floors ,a Hand rail to the lower TV room loose and with a long rusty screw sticking out at the bottom, they showed no interest, we have in been treated this way in 40years of travel abroad. On a personal note if you want a good vacation with a good Host then Stay away from High Rocky Homes, we contacted VRBO for help they gave us 2 numbers to call High rocky Homes 1 just rang (No Answer Machine and the other just rang off ,STAY AWAY from this Host they treated us with total dissrespect Roland
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura S., Des Moines, IA

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location and place to stay while in Des Moines
The property was clean and well maintained. We were super close to everything and will definitely stay there again!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Peggy C.

Liked: Cleanliness
It was a perfect location.
We had a fabulous time. Used the hot tub a couple times that was an extra bonus. All the bedrooms were perfect. The bathroom upstairs could use a little fixing... The shower sounds like the floor will fall out it cracks horribly. The sink did not have a drain stopper therefore if you dropped anything it would go right down the drain. When you run the water its very loud can hear it in all the bedrooms. Still we had a wonderful time...
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pamela M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great, spacious house close to Drake
This house is located in a quiet neighborhood close to Drake. It is nicely furnished, has plenty of room and lots of gathering spaces.The office was perfect for me to get some work done, while the runner among us enjoyed the hot tub after a workout.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melissa M., West Allis

Liked: Cleanliness
Girls Trip
We had a wonderful stay. The house was spacious and had wonderful amenities. We loved the backyard and hot tub. The hosts were very responsive too. If we are every back in Des Moines we will defiantly be staying here.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely property!
My entire family was impressed with how lovely this property is! Every amenity was provided and every detail was attended to! So very accommodating! This is not a criticism, but a consideration for other groups. Some elderly people might find the many steps to be brutal. A few in our group did. Oh! We especially loved the poster in the main floor living area with the I Love Des Moines, Travelers Insurance sign in place of Love. My grandpa made and erected that sign back in the '60's! My mom and my aunt told me to make sure I told you that! Thanks for everything! We'll be looking for this property when we come again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Margaret B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
Home has been remodeled with nice furniture and new appliances. The master bedroom bed was very comfortable. Quiet neighborhood. Great location. We liked the large garage parking.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ron L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family time ❤️
We traveled to Des Moines for a weekend with our kids and grandkids. We were a group of 6 adults and 3 kids and two dogs. This property was PERFECT for our needs! Beautiful home, very clean, quiet and well furnished. We made use of both the backyard and front porch space, and we enjoyed having use of the oversized two stall garage for parking. The house is located in a nice neighborhood with easy access to the interstate, downtown Des Moines and Blank Park Zoo. Communication with both the owner and the website was prompt and easy and helpful. We really enjoyed our stay and hope to visit again!! We would 100% recommend this rental property. Thank you for allowing us to stay!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jason S.

Great location in middle of Des Moines
Great location. Easy to get to most Des Moines landmarks.
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2023