A Charming Home Minutes to Downtown, Zoo, & Airport with Hidden Reading Nook!

3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 591 sq m

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Explore the area

Des Moines, IA

Principal Park4 min drive
Hy Vee Hall5 min drive
Wells Fargo Arena6 min drive
Des Moines, IA (DSM-Des Moines Intl.)6 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Iowa Pink Room - Queen Bed

1 Queen Bed

Living Room Sofa Sleeper

1 Double Futon

Living Room Sofa Sleeper

1 Double Sofa Bed

Twins w/ Hidden Reading Nook!

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Downstairs Half Bath

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Full Bath Upstairs

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Dining Area

About this property

Enjoy a stylish experience at this centrally-located and extremely updated home in Des Moines. Just a quick trip to nearly everything DSM has to offer: DSM airport, Iowa State Fairgrounds, Downtown DSM, miles of bike trails for all your cycling/active needs, restaurants, bars, breweries, wineries, convention and concert venues, parks, shopping, and more.

Enjoy our newly updated, industrial DSM oasis. 1 queen bed, 2 twin xl beds, 1 comfortable queen pullout sleeper, 1 full 1 half bath w/unique reading nook.

Property manager

Kelsey

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Accompany children using reading nook

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Please drink responsibly & only if you are 21 years of age+

Please leave all furniture as you found it & do not adjust thermostat. Let us know if something is malfunctioning so that we can resolve ASAP.

Please be respectful of our friends on the other side of the townhome as walls are shared. Abide by all street parking rules if not in driveway.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Des Moines

Located in Des Moines, this holiday home is near theme parks. Jordan Creek Town Center is worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit Iowa State Fairgrounds and Adventureland. Travelling with kids? Consider Science Center of Iowa, or check out an event or a game at Wells Fargo Arena. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking, windsurfing and power boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.

Des Moines, IA

What's nearby

Principal Park - 4 min drive
Des Moines Civic Center - 4 min drive
Hy Vee Hall - 5 min drive
Wells Fargo Arena - 6 min drive
Drake University - 7 min drive

Getting around

Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

Casey's - 14 min walk
McDonald's - 4 min drive
Jim's Coney Island - 20 min walk
Scornovacca's Ristorante - 4 min drive
Baratta's - 10 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is A Charming Home Minutes to Downtown, Zoo, & Airport with Hidden Reading Nook! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at A Charming Home Minutes to Downtown, Zoo, & Airport with Hidden Reading Nook!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A Charming Home Minutes to Downtown, Zoo, & Airport with Hidden Reading Nook!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is A Charming Home Minutes to Downtown, Zoo, & Airport with Hidden Reading Nook! located?

This family-friendly Des Moines holiday home is within 3 mi (5 km) of Principal Park, Science Center of Iowa and Better Homes and Gardens Test Garden. Gray’s Lake Park and Polk County Courthouse are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Sarah O., Rochester

17 August 2023

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

Great stay in Des Moines

We were in town for a concert at the Iowa State Fair, and this location and home was just perfect for our group of four. Highly recommend!

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leon L., Olathe

13 August 2023

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

Very clean and a Great place! Nice neighborhood

This property was very clean, had all the supplies you needed. The book nook was amazing! Kids loved it! It was a 2BR not a 3BR (unless living room is a bedroom). Would totally recommend and stay again! Amazing place!!! Easy checkout rules and great communication with the owner.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert B.

28 June 2023

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

Super Cozy

Stayed 4 nights. Very comfortable and cozy! Perfect for what we needed. The host definitely put effort into making sure we had everything we needed for our stay. Highly recommend!

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Abe S.

26 June 2023

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

Cozy split level

The place was really nice. The reading cubby was a big hit with the kids. The nearby Angry Goldfish was a good dinner and Gray's Lake was a nice after dinner walk. Only suggestion--a few more hooks to hang towels in the bathroom.

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rick T.

15 September 2022

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

Pretty Great!

Everyone in our group was pleased with the location and quality of this rental. We really enjoyed ourselves, even when rain kept us off of our bikes and inside.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

About the host

Hosted by Kelsey

An active foodie and brewery connoisseur, I love traveling and seeing new cities with my other half! We are Midwest gurus but love adventuring to other parts of the country, too, supporting small, local businesses along the way!

Why they chose this property

This property is close to nearly everything Des Moines has to offer! We believe our decor and style reflects the local trends and accommodations that the city has to offer and we strive to give our visitors the best experience possible!

What makes this property unique

-- 1 mi from MacRae Park (50.9-acre park with tennis courts, ice skating, restrooms, picnic tables, BBQ grills, pavilion, enclosed shelters & walking/running/bike trails that lead to downtown, Gray’s Lake & more)
-- 5 min from the Downtown Farmers’ Market
-- 5 min from the Science Center of Iowa
-- 6 min from Des Moines Civic Center
-- 6 min from Principal Park- minor league Cubs field
-- 7 min from Brenton Skating Plaza
-- 7 min from Pappajohn Sculture Park
-- 7 min from Hyvee Hall- conventions, events
-- 7 min from Wells Fargo Arena
-- 8 min from Blank Park Zoo
-- 8 min from Robert D. Ray Asian Gardens
-- 9 min from East Village- salons, spas, restaurants, boutiques
-- 9 min from the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden
-- 10 min from Drake University
-- 12 min from Des Moines International Airport
-- 12 min from Lauridsen Skatepark
-- 13 min from the Des Moines Art Center
-- 13 min from the Salisbury House & Gardens
-- Under 15 min from Iowa State Fairgrounds
11 day fair every August is the single largest event in Iowa & is one of the oldest & largest agricultural & industrial expositions in the country annually attracting more than a million people from all over the world!

On other days of the year the fairgrounds are home to auto shows, livestock exhibitions, flea markets, antique shows, concerts, trade shows & more
25 min from Adventureland Amusement Park