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Close to Downtown~Fun Backyard~Pet Friendly~2 BDRM

Holiday home with a water park, a short walk to Drake University

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Exterior
Smart TV
Property grounds
Smart TV
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5650 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning

About this property

Entire place

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

Close to Downtown~Fun Backyard~Pet Friendly~2 BDRM

Holiday home with a water park, a short walk to Drake University
A water park, a garden and barbecues are available at this smoke-free holiday home. The holiday home has 2 bedrooms and offers a fenced private garden and a balcony. Guests will find a kitchen with a fridge, an oven, a stovetop and a microwave.
Air-conditioned accommodation at this holiday home offers coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Rooms open to balconies. Kitchens offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils.

Bathrooms include a shower. Smart televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Recreational amenities at the holiday home include a water park.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Property manager

Luxury Rental Management

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Ski

  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Firepit
  • Garden

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: $1,000 fine for smoking

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

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: 650 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 25

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 are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that 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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

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About the area

Map
Des Moines, IA

What's nearby

  • Drake University - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Hoyt Sherman Place - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Wells Fargo Arena - 2 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Iowa Events Center - 2 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Hy Vee Hall - 2 min drive - 2.5 km

Getting around

  • Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Smokey Row Coffee - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Big Grove Brewery & Taproom - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Black Cat Ice Cream - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

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

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Close to Downtown~Fun Backyard~Pet Friendly~2 BDRM?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Close to Downtown~Fun Backyard~Pet Friendly~2 BDRM?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

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. Hoyt Sherman Place and UnityPoint Health - Blank Children's Hospital are also within 1 mile (2 km).

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Close to Downtown~Fun Backyard~Pet Friendly~2 BDRM Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 28 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 28 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 28 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 28 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 28 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lynn C.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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

Visit

Positive!!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

William H., Iowa City, IA

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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