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LUXURY GETAWAY! ARCADE, POOL TBL, PING PONG, HOT TUB, DECK! ACCESS TO POOLS!

Family-friendly holiday home in Waukee with a hot tub

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Interior
5 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
Games room
Outdoor dining
Step into The University, a luxurious headquarters for entertainment in West DesMoines. This unique home offers over 4000 square feet of living space with an executive chef's kitchen and a 40' deck featuring a hot tub, grill, fire pit, and more. Plus enjoy ping pong, pool table games in the lower level or visit our nearby apartment complex to use the indoor pool and two-level clubhouse.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 234000 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
The current price is HK$1,391
HK$4,265 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov

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About this property

Entire place

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

LUXURY GETAWAY! ARCADE, POOL TBL, PING PONG, HOT TUB, DECK! ACCESS TO POOLS!

*OFERED BY PRECISION PROPERTIES*. “THE UNIVERSITY” is West DesMoines’ luxurious fun headquarters!

About the Property-
The University is your entertaining headquarters with over 4000 square feet of living space and more than ample parking (20 cars). This unique home sits on an acre of land right in West DesMoines/ Waukee area. Its location is pretty sweet, convenient to all the hot spots. Just a couple minutes to Hy-vee (large, beautiful grocery store), Jordan Creek mall and 6 other retail shopping centers, kid and teen fun spots like trampoline parks and entertainment arcade/restaurant complexes (SpareTime, Dave and Busters, Putts and Pins and The Operating Room), Smash Park, several golf courses, a plethora of restaurants pizza joints and steakhouses that rock... pretty much anything you want!
The main floor is open concept and features an executive chef's kitchen set up for entertaining. All the gear you need for cooking as well as the gadgets and appliances are in house. It also boasts a 6-burner VIKING gas range. Also, there are 4 bedrooms and access to the 40' deck with hot tub. The deck and back yard have plenty of seating, a dining table for 6, a grill, the hot tub, additional seating, a fire pit, a 2-person swing and more! Bike paths connecting you to Des Moines extensive trail system are minutes away as well.
The lower level is set up for fun! Ping pong, pool table, NFL Blitz (4-player), Golden Tee (4-player), NBA Jams (4-player) and darts are all at your disposal. There is also a huge sectional couch that seats 12, a bar with bar stools, and 75" tv for your viewing pleasure. We also offer some of the best of board and card games, Jenga, a 4-foot tall Connect Four, and Giant Yatzy! Not to mention another full kitchen and bar! BONUS-I OWN AN APT COMPLEX 12 MINUTES AWAY- At the Four Seasons Apartments in Des Moines Iowa- THERE, YOU CAN USE THE INDOOR POOL in the winter , OUTDOOR POOL in the summer AND TWO-LEVEL CLUBHOUSE WITH GYM, SAUNA, ANOTHER POOL TABLE, ETC.. The last pictures posted for this property show the indoor pool and the pics following that are of the clubhouse adjoining the pool. This is at no additional charge and its just 12 minutes away! Open 9am to 9m daily.
The University is my number one vacation rental. Once you stay you will see why! Hope to talk to you soon, I will gladly answer any questions you may have. ~Steven

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Note- We pay close attention to details! This includes decorating for holidays (as shown in the pics). (Those decorations are only up during the holidays)

Need special consideration to make your booking possible, please, reach out to us.
Don't hesitate and lose your dates, exact guest count can be adjusted later.
Discounts may be available on extra guest fees.

About Your Host-
I love to make people happy and that exactly what my properties are designed for. I'm a landlord by trade. I have apartment complexes and rental homes. Then six years ago I created my first vacation rental property, and it grew from there. I offer vacation rentals because it's fun! Making sure groups are set up to have a blast is a challenge that I find very rewarding. I take this seriously. Being a big kid at heart, I make it my mission to deliver the fun for kids- also being one who appreciates nice things, I deliver comfort and attention to detail for the adults. I truly desire for you to have the most fun and relaxation as possible, and with the fewest hassles as well. That is why we put in so much effort before you get there. We provide and offer many things that set us apart. Things like super comfy beds, awesome fluffy towels, mints, coffee, toothpaste and toothbrushes, luxurious body care products, personal care products, make-up removing towelettes, and others as well. I hope to get to take care of you and your crew soon! May you have and awesome trip wherever you stay...and may God bless you. Sincerely ~Steven

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo
  • Video games

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Up to 23 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Note from host: Only on back patios please.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Next to a golf course

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Boat
  • Table tennis
  • Water sports equipment
  • Golfing 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
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 4,000 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 11:00 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
2 total (up to 23 kg per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Pets need pre-approval please.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
CAMERAS IN PLACE.HOUSE PARTIES EVICTED SAME NIGHT!

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Only on back patios please.

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 40
Note from host: CAMERAS IN PLACE.HOUSE PARTIES EVICTED SAME NIGHT!
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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

THE Team FUN Mecca! #1 Vacation Rental ON DES Moines AIR Bnb!

About the area

Map
Waukee, IA

What's nearby

  • Mercy Medical Center West Lakes - 5 min drive - 5.2 km
  • UnityPoint Health - Methodist West Hospital - 5 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Jordan Creek Town Center - 6 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Living History Farms - 8 min drive - 8.7 km
  • West Glen Town Center - 9 min drive - 10.8 km

Getting around

  • Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Barn Town Brewing - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Slim Chickens - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Shirley's Bar & Grill - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Blue Agave - ‬4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is LUXURY GETAWAY! ARCADE, POOL TBL, PING PONG, HOT TUB, DECK! ACCESS TO POOLS! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at LUXURY GETAWAY! ARCADE, POOL TBL, PING PONG, HOT TUB, DECK! ACCESS TO POOLS!?

As of 1 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at LUXURY GETAWAY! ARCADE, POOL TBL, PING PONG, HOT TUB, DECK! ACCESS TO POOLS! on 2 Nov 2025 start from HK$1,391.48, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at LUXURY GETAWAY! ARCADE, POOL TBL, PING PONG, HOT TUB, DECK! ACCESS TO POOLS!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at LUXURY GETAWAY! ARCADE, POOL TBL, PING PONG, HOT TUB, DECK! ACCESS TO POOLS!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is LUXURY GETAWAY! ARCADE, POOL TBL, PING PONG, HOT TUB, DECK! ACCESS TO POOLS! located?

This family-friendly Waukee holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Maple Grove Park and Wildwood Park. Country Club West Plaza and Centennial Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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LUXURY GETAWAY! ARCADE, POOL TBL, PING PONG, HOT TUB, DECK! ACCESS TO POOLS! Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 56 out of 67 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 67 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 67 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 67 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 67 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Carl O.

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

Holiday Vacation

Family had a great time here!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Tom P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Perfect for family gatherings and graduations

Location and property were great. Game room was fun, especially when the weather was not the best. Everyone in our group liked the house.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heidi P.

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

Great stay!

I had a group of 16 college students planning for a student organization and they loved this place! It was in a great location close to lots of options to eat, coffee shops, etc. also lots of space to have large groups together in the basement.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda M.

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

Best VRBO ever

Checked in to this beautiful home was immaculate, plenty of room for everyone to sleep, many different bedrooms for privacy, lots of games to plat easy to find and grounds well kept, will stay there again for sure.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Page P.

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

nicely appointed; great kitchen

looking for place to be near family in Des Moines - very suitable
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nancy A.

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

Family time

My family and I enjoyed our stay, very clean and specious. My kids and grandkids especially enjoyed the game room in the basement!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Jami P.

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

Enjoyed our stay

We loved the basement game room and can only imagine how amazing the deck and back yard are when it’s nice out. It was easy to find, right on a busy road, one negative thing with that was some street noise at night.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

June S.

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

Great property?

This property has a great location. Lots of games for kids in basement. Clean.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katie L.

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

Everything you need

This was a spacious and clean property, which was very well stocked with everything you would need for a wonderful stay. Steven is an attentive host whom was willing to help and made sure we enjoyed our stay. We are planning to make this an annual stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Mary S.

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

Large House

Well appointed home with lots of beds and seating for large groups.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian R.

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

Perfect place for our team gathering!

We had a group of 8 gathered for an offsite work meeting and this house provided everything we needed. Plenty of space and beds for everyone, a nice gathering area with large couches inside and a large deck to relax outside, nice kitchen, and plenty of stuff for us to do in the evenings (pool, ping pong, arcade games, etc). I highly recommend this place!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew N.

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

Huge House! Lots of fun!

This place is huge and has lots of fun games to play and space to enjoy with your family. We mostly just slept here, but when we got back in at the end of the day, we had a great time winding down in the basement with the huge couches, bar, pool table and ping pong table. Out 8 year old and 16 year old both had a blast. I would definitely book again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa T.

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

Family Of 18

This place is nice and full of entertainment options! We met as a halfway point for one night. We had a great time. Steven was great to communicate with. A couple pieces of furniture were weak and broken but after letting Steven know I’m confident those have been removed from the home. This place is conveniently located just off the major highway to bypasses Des Moines on the West side. We met at The Machine Shed upon arrival and Cracker Barrel upon departure both within minutes away. Great stay, many memories made. We weren’t desperate and I did not need to ask but extra bedding could be an issue so plan ahead and inquire. The step into the house has settled and is an extra tall step that caused a bit of a problem but once in all was good.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ken - Melissa B.

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

3 night stay

This place was perfect for our family group of 7 adults and 3 children.Plenty of room to spread out. We could be upstairs and cook, eat and hang out or be chilling in the basement playing pool or watching a movie.Home and kitchen was well stocked and even included complimentary coffee! The two sets of washers and dryers for laundry in the basement is a great idea for larger groups!The owner was easy to contact and was very helpful. Apparently the previous guest may have lost or misplaced the key for access to the pool. But the owner quickly got us a new key.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chad T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house especially for a large group that wants to all hang out together for the night. Lots to do and nicely equipped. Our group wants to return again soon and stay at the same house! Highly recommend!!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie B.

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

Family Wedding Weekend

This was great for our extended family to stay. Plenty of room for everyone.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Craig T.

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

Waukee Stay

Good space and size for larger groups.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelli Z.

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

Good times

Good
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christy H.

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

Great family getaway

This property was perfect for our family christmas- plenty of things on the property for everyone to do, and close proximity to so many options for all ages
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Jennifer F.

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

Great place for family gatherings!

Great communication, easily fit our family of 14 with lots of room for us to gather for the holidays!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Todd and Denise W.

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

Family Christmas

The property worked well for our extended family Christmas and the number of people we needed to accomodate. The host was very attentive and helpful and the house had all we were looking for. It is a little difficult to locate on a busy street but we finally found it. The only complaint we had was it was difficult to moderate temperature in the various bedrooms. Some were very warm and others were rather cool. But all in all we enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maggi B.

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

Family get together

Beautiful house, plenty of beds to accommodate everyone & the basement game room was a hit. Something for everyone, ages 15-62.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter B.

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

Great Spot

Fun time relaxing with friends. Enough beds for our crew of 6 and the basement is fantastic.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan E.

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

Comfy Beds! Great Location! Ton of Space!

We had 7 adults, which gave us PLENTY of space to spread out. The beds were the most comfortable we have had in a VRBO. I'm particular about my pillow, I would bring my own next time. Everyone else was fine. There are so many areas to spaces to sit & chat or relax/nap. The downstairs pit group is very comfy! The kitchen is well equipped. There were plenty of plates & glasses. Check the fridge & cabinets before buying condiments or pasta. There was plenty. The fridge is smaller if you have a large group however, there is another fridge downstairs in the entertainment room. Speaking of entertainment, ping pong, pool, giant Connect 4 & the video games were a blast! Nice, safe neighborhood. Great grocery store just a mile or so away. Close to restaurants & pretty much anything you want. The street is very busy during commute times but otherwise not bad. Thankfully, we didn’t hear much traffic. Beautiful country club across the street. Quiet back yard. We enjoyed sitting on the deck. We hope to gather here again someday!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

William B.

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

Great times

Alot of fun games and great to watch the Iowa/Iowa state game.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024