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Private, Dog Friendly, Comfortable Longer Stays Close to Iowa State Fairgrounds,

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A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a gas stove, a microwave, and a wooden countertop.
A laundry area with two white front-loading washing machines and a shelf above containing a white basket, a potted plant, and a white container.
A house with a blue exterior, a wooden fence, and a concrete staircase leading to the front door.
A building with a red door and a hanging plant.
A blue sofa with a floral pillow, a kitchen area with wooden flooring, and a dining table with red chairs.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Bring your furry friends
    Top-rated for creating memorable stays with your pets.
  • Arcade/game room
    A rare find - fun for all ages with on-site arcade/game room.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Dog-friendly
  • Arcade/game room
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Des Moines, IA
  • Place, Iowa State Fairgrounds
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Sky Glider East
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Sleepy Hollow Sports Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Des Moines, IA (DSM-Des Moines Intl.)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Common area 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Des Moines

Located in Des Moines, this holiday home is near theme parks and near a water park. Some of the area's popular attractions include Iowa State Fairgrounds and Adventureland. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Casey's Center or Iowa Events Center. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the sledging and ice skating.
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Des Moines, IA

What's nearby

  • Iowa State Fairgrounds - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Sky Glider East - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Sleepy Hollow Sports Park - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Casey's Center - 8 min drive - 7.3 km
  • Drake University - 10 min drive - 9.8 km

Getting around

  • Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Jersey Mike's Subs - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Bud Tent - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪The Depot - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Now Or Later Restaurant - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Private, Dog Friendly, Comfortable Longer Stays Close to Iowa State Fairgrounds, pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

How much does it cost to stay at Private, Dog Friendly, Comfortable Longer Stays Close to Iowa State Fairgrounds,?

As of 1 November 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Private, Dog Friendly, Comfortable Longer Stays Close to Iowa State Fairgrounds, on 3 January 2027 start from NZ$590, including 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.

How much is parking at Private, Dog Friendly, Comfortable Longer Stays Close to Iowa State Fairgrounds,?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Private, Dog Friendly, Comfortable Longer Stays Close to Iowa State Fairgrounds,?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Private, Dog Friendly, Comfortable Longer Stays Close to Iowa State Fairgrounds,?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Private, Dog Friendly, Comfortable Longer Stays Close to Iowa State Fairgrounds, located?

Situated in Des Moines, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Iowa State Fairgrounds and Sky Glider East. Sleepy Hollow Sports Park and Copper Creek Golf Course are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 13 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 13 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 13 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed the house, if we are ever back we will stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a really cool little 2BR/ 1 Bath completely refurbished VRBO. It's pet friendly with a completely fenced in back yard. Near the Iowa State Fairgrounds in Des Moines. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Such a pet friendly gem! The yard and pup welcome basket were a hit! Thanks for the warm and welcoming stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cozy and close to fairgrounds

It’s a great location- walking distance to the fairgrounds. The house is super clean and had everything we needed. Would highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice!

Place was exactly what we were looking for. The fenced in back yard was awesome for the pup. Hope it will be available next year!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect stay with pets

This bungalow is perfection—pristinely clean and adorablly decorated. After a long drive day my dogs ran and played in the secure large well kept yard a long time. It was wonderful for all of us. Aly is quickly responsive and gracious. Highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful Long Weekend Place!

My family and two small dogs went to Des Moines for our son’s college graduation. Could not have picked a better place! House was exactly as described and with every amenity possible. Game room/shack was an extra nice amenity for entertainment as we played games as a family all weekend. Personalized note from the host made it extra special as well as the welcome basket for the fur babies. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A very lovely stay!

I loved this place! It was so cute, cozy and clean. The extra touches with the personalized greeting card and basket for the pups were much appreciated. They also had a blast running around the yard and I felt at ease with the fence being secure to keep them from roaming. I did not use the game room but could see how kids would love it. Thanks to Aly for sharing your home. I hope to be back soon!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

FANTASTIC Place!

We had an amazing stay at the State Fair Bungalow. It was a great place for our family of 6! The decorations are perfect for it's name and location. It was clean and well supplied with all the basic items we needed and a washer and dryer, which was an added bonus! It had so many little touches added to it that made it even better. The backyard is beautiful and the game shed was a favorite of the kids. Aly was great at communicating with us and was a great hostess, even though we never saw each other. I would highly recommend this place!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay at this adorable property! The house is packed with games and activities throughout, so we were never short on things to do. An easy five-star experience all around.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I spent a week here at this adorable property with my two dogs. It was very well maintained and clean. The fully fenced and private backyard was perfect. There was a pet welcome basket and a helpful guest guide. I'd definitely stay here again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We stayed here for our daughter's college graduation (yay!), and it was the perfect home-base for us to get ready for all the events we attended. The place is super clean, well-decorated, comfortable, and welcomed our little dog Skippy. We would definitely stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
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