Is Close to Downtown~Fun Backyard~Pet Friendly~2 BDRM pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

Close to Downtown~Fun Backyard~Pet Friendly~2 BDRM Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025

Q: Where is Close to Downtown~Fun Backyard~Pet Friendly~2 BDRM located?

Located in Drake, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Drake University and The Wallace Centers of Iowa: Wallace House. Knapp Center and Hoyt Sherman Place are also within 1 mile (2 km).

10/10 Excellent

Lynn C.

7 Oct 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Location Ideal

Great location, easy on easy off highway and near Drake.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven V.

17 Apr 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Location/Great Getaway

I loved the location - close to downtown and a yard for my dog to play. I would definitely stay again!

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer H.

28 Jun 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great for a conference

Easy check in and great communication with the manager. The unit was perfect for my husband and I and the dogs.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brent R.

26 Jun 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect for us.

The house was close to the highway but you cannot hear it once inside. Close to downtown. We had a great stay. They accepted pets which was a plus.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Michelle B.

3 May 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Weekend stay

Pictures made it look bigger than it was a few minor issues but over all it was a good stay. Good communication with property

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tesa A.

9 Sept 2024

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Excellent for the price

Stayed with my dogs and enjoyed the shared fenced back yard. The location is not the best in Des Moines but I didn't have any problems. Improvements would be adding a curtain to the front door as it has a large window. Could use updated bedding and a deep clean for dust/replace air filters. Otherwise it was like staying at a friend's house.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Courtney D.

22 Oct 2021

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Weekend stay

This rental was clean and very well put together! Dogs are allowed at this rental and you can tell. There is an immediate smell when you walk through the door and you can definitely tell animals have stayed there and have possibly have accidents there! Besides the smell everything else was nice!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

6/10 Okay

Lisa L.

13 May 2021

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Nice but watch for the fees!

We only stayed in the location overnight (only 8 hours) and we were still charged a huge cleaning fee. Although the site shows a minimal per night cost, it comes to a MUCH higher total with all the additional fees and costs. The place was obviously pet ‘friendly’ as we could smell it and the furniture was obviously a chew toy for a dog (s). The bathroom was not clean either :/

Stayed 1 night in May 2021

8/10 Good

Christy R., Fremont, NE USA

25 Jul 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Nice but had a few issues

Located right off the interstate and close to downtown but the actual neighborhood isn’t the greatest. Great communication with property manager. Answered emails and calls in a timely manner. The unit wasn’t clean. Lots of cobwebs. We purchased toilet paper and paper towels as there was only 2 rolls of tp and one roll of paper towels for 5 of us for a 4 night stay. The backyard was pretty…enjoyed sitting out there. The bathroom is remodeled and really nice. Could definitely use more cooking pots, pans and utensils.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

4/10 Poor

Lori T.

20 Apr 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Disliked: Location, listing accuracy

Will not stay a second time

The small apartment was just as the photos showed. However the neighborhood was not appealing, you cannot see the capital building from the door or porch or windows. The couch had a stain on it so I had to use a blanket I brought with me. The blinds was too short for the door window so I didn’t feel comfortable with that. I did call the owner, he said someone was coming out to repair it but they never showed up! I had to put towels up on the window!! Lori

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

4/10 Poor

Thomas R.

18 Jul 2022

Disliked: Communication, location, listing accuracy

Misrepresentation

The unit wasn't like the pictures or the description online. The beds were terrible, the bathroom door was partially off the hinges, there was no internet or TV service, and yard hadn't been cut in 2 or 3 weeks. I both called and emailed the management company the 1st day and heard nothing from them until after we left the next day. We were called away a day early for a family emergency.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

4/10 Poor

Meredith M.

29 Dec 2021

Liked: Check-in

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

Dirty and in need of maintenance

When we checked in, I instantly saw how much dust was in the home. Dust covering blinds, windows, shower head, tables…then noticed the hanging vent cover from the ceiling in one bedroom, the mold on the ceiling in the bathroom, wallpaper in bathroom pealing off the walls. When we finally went to bed in what appeared to be the cleanest room, it was clear the slats on the bed were out of place. The bottom half of the bed was basically on the floor. I messaged the owners and didn’t hear back from them until after we checked out. No refund and no apology…just thanked me for letting them know.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

Michele A., MADISON

20 Nov 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Visit

Positive!!

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

William H., Iowa City, IA

6 Nov 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Finish that fence!

Lolz, the pics made it seem there is a fenced in yard, but on arrival it was actually open on 2 sides. We had dogs with us, but that's why they make leashes I guess. Overall a nice spot. Thanks

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

allison p.

26 Jul 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Great for the weekend!

This property is great at communicating and the place was what we needed! We didn’t spend a lot of time at the property. The area is t a prime Des Moines location but it’s safe enough.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Monika B., Colorado Springs

4 May 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay!

This property was perfect for what we needed. It was clean, cute and in a perfect location for us. The communication with the property manager was always speedy and super helpful. I found it to be completly charming.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tom H.

20 Apr 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice home base for a weekend stay.

Easy, straightforward experience, would stay again.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

krystl R.

14 Apr 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect little place

We were in town for a big wrestling tournament and this place was extremely close to the venue downtown. The place itself was spotless and met all our needs.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Brenda L.

24 Feb 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Clean, nice, convenient.

Nice, clean, just as pictured. I completely enjoyed the stay. The only issue I had was that I was in town for the dog show with two large dogs and there was not enough control of the heat.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey F.

18 Feb 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Stay

Everything worked out perfect for us!

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Amber F.

12 Jan 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Home away from home

Works great for us as we are working in des moines during the week. Made us feel like we had a home away from the home.

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jesse M.

4 Jan 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stop on our way !!

Stopped in Des Moines for the night and this place was great for family traveling with a 2 yo and a dog...close to the highway for easy in and out and close to restaurants and amenities. Very clean and easy to check in and out. Owner communication was great. Only thoughts would be to have a couple more towels available, and the first bedroom gets very cold. Was not in love with the neighborhood snow blower going at 11:30 at night since we had little one with us, but it was a large snowstorm and he didn't wake up so it worked out. Would stay here again.

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2020

8/10 Good

Mark C., Minneapolis, Minnesota

7 Dec 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Good location and clean!

The apartment was as advertised, very clean and a good location for a traveling family right off the freeway.

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Justin D.

19 Nov 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very nice place

Well kept and close to nice amenities. Tobias was very responsive.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Cheyenne G.

16 Nov 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Immaculate

This place is amazing! Very clean! Any question I had about the property was answered fast!My husband and I will definitely be back!

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2020

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