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2-bedroom vacation home just 3 minutes drive to Drake University

Family-friendly holiday home in Des Moines

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Living room sofa folds out to a queen size bed
4seasons porch
Private kitchen
Private kitchen
Dining

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 692.9 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor space
  • Washer

Explore the area

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  • Place, Des Moines Art Center
  • Place, Drake University
  • Place, Casey's Center
  • Airport, Des Moines, IA (DSM-Des Moines Intl.)

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Queen Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen

About this property

2-bedroom vacation home just 3 minutes drive to Drake University

In the center of Des Moines lies this charming two-bedroom getaway! Nestled just a 3-minute drive from Drake University and a 12-minute drive from the Jordan Creek Town Center and Iowa State Fairgrounds, this charming property offers the perfect home base for your next getaway. It is a great space with no stairs, Private lower level and the entrance is in the back. You will also have all of the driveway to park in.

As you step inside, you'll be greeted by a fully stocked kitchen, complete with a stove, oven, refrigerator, grill, microwave, dishwasher, coffee maker, and all the dishes and utensils you'll need to whip up delicious meals. Enjoy your culinary creations at the dining table, or step outside and fire up the grill for an al fresco dining experience.

When it's time to unwind, cozy up in the living room and enjoy the smart TV, or challenge your travel companions to a game night with the selection of games and books provided. For those who need to stay connected, you'll appreciate the free WiFi and the desk and chair in the office area.

At the end of the day, retreat to the comfortable bedrooms and enjoy the convenience of the in-unit washer and dryer. Wake up refreshed and ready to explore, with the essentials like towels, basic soaps, and a hair dryer all taken care of.

Outside, you can relax on the porch, gather around the fire pit, or enjoy the outdoor furniture. Whether you're seeking a relaxing getaway or an adventure-filled vacation, this Des Moines (lower level of the house) vacation home has everything you need for an unforgettable stay.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Please take shoes off at the door. Not responsible for left behind items, misplaced items or stolen items.
Only the amount of people that is booked for the reservation is allowed in the house. No parties or gatherings unless a ranged with host.

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
Long-term renters welcome
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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Des Moines

Waveland Park, a neighbourhood in Des Moines, is home to this holiday home. 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 Casey's Center.
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Des Moines, IA

What's nearby

  • Des Moines Art Center - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Drake University - 3 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Val Air Ballroom - 3 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Iowa Events Center - 4 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Casey's Center - 5 min drive - 5.9 km

Getting around

  • Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hansen's Manhattan Deli - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Bruegger's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪La Mie Bakery & Restaurant - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Waveland Cafe - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Faustinos Taqueria - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 2-bedroom vacation home just 3 minutes drive to Drake University pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at 2-bedroom vacation home just 3 minutes drive to Drake University?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 2-bedroom vacation home just 3 minutes drive to Drake University?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 2-bedroom vacation home just 3 minutes drive to Drake University located?

Located in Waveland Park, this family-friendly Des Moines holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Waveland Municipal Golf Course and Des Moines Community Playhouse. Drake University and Des Moines Art Center are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 43 out of 46 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 46 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 46 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 46 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 46 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ben C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

TERA L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Second time staying this year! Really love this property!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

barbara b.

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

Great

So quiet and peceful. Perfect for a sisters weekend away.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

TERA L.

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

Amazing Find!!

We had a fantastic stay at this VRBO in Des Moines! The air-conditioning was excellent — a huge plus during the summer heat. The patio was our favorite spot to relax in the evenings — peaceful, private, and perfect for unwinding. The beds were incredibly comfortable, and we all slept so well every night.The kitchen was fully equipped with everything we needed, and we really appreciated the attention to detail — from cookware to utensils, it felt like home. Having coffee provided was a great touch, and the complimentary bottle of wine was such a thoughtful surprise. Every part of the home was clean, cozy, and welcoming. Highly recommend for anyone visiting Des Moines!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Majestic J.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful home

We had a lovely stay! Thank you Christina
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gail P.

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

Cute and clean, well stocked. Christine is a great host

Wonderful and easy
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jen 1.

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

Home away from home

Very clean and wonderfully decorated property. An amazing backyard for grillin', chillin' and fire building! Awesome value for what you get. Definitely a return stay or few in the future!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stuart E.

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

State Wrestling Tournament

We were first timers to VRBO, our host had everything. As was stated and we were well pleased with the accommodations. Thankyou!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julia R.

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

Love this place!

We're VRBO veterans who are accustomed to being slightly disappointed in the reality once we arrive. Not true here - pleasantly surprised! Great clean and cozy space with many thoughtful touches for our 3 adults to share while visiting local family over thanksgiving holiday. Nice big bedrooms with comfy beds, nightstands on both sides, dressers & closets, and some of the softest sheets and blankets I've ever felt! Kitchen with pretty much anything you could want for cooking. Bathroom had nice big rain shower and plenty of fluffy towels. It is a garden level space, with plenty of light coming in, but also private. Comfortable living area furniture, which doesn't always happen in rentals! It was too cold to use the porch or back yard spaces, but the gazebo, firepit and grill look like they'd be lovely during warmer temps. Very pleasant neighborhood close to our family's houses made it a super convenient location. Would have loved walking the neighborhood if we had more time and warmer weather. Christina was great about timely responses to a couple of questions. We'd definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

kristin k.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
Overall, our stay was OK, but it was not what I was expecting. Shortly before we arrived. I learned that this VRBO is a duplex with the accommodations being mostly underground. A while back we had a bad experience in a duplex so I would never knowingly book a duplex. I don’t think it’s clear in the listing. One of the main photographs shows the front of the home. This could easily be confused as the entrance. This is mainly why I only gave it 3 stars. There’s definitely a musty smell in the porch area and possibly in the house, although I did not notice it as much as my friend. The positives are very conveniently located to downtown and Drake university. The owner had good communication.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

J

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place is especially quaint. Great hosts who provide a very clean getaway. All 5 out of 5s with the lone exception being washer / dryer. It was listed as an amenity but there is not one directly accessible for the guest. Only including here as a heads up. The service seems to exist but only if communicated with hosts. There is not one accessible for the renter themselves is the only coerrection I can provide. Outside of that, everything is as advertised and lives up to the well established stay details and great experience. Thank you for a great stay homeowners!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rob M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice, everything as expected and easy to get to.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda R.

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

Excellent location, excellent facility

Clean, good communication with the host, it met all of our needs!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nel819

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property was very clean, nice neighborhood, and we love the outside patio, especially since the weather was perfect to sit outside. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Princess o.

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

Best stay ever

This house was very clean and family friendly. Very easy to locate. I and my family stay over for 3 days . We travel from cleveland to iowa.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine K.

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

Great Place

We have stayed at this rental multiple times. The property and apt are well mantained, very clean, and comfortable. The backyard is lovely in the warmer months. It was extremely hot while we were there and the rental was very comfortable the whole time. The bedrooms are cozy but roomy with good beds and the kitchen is well appointed for cooking. There was a coffee station and a complimentary bottle of wine, which was nice.. The neighborhood is quiet and very pleasant to take walks, and the rental is central to anything in DM.The landlord is quick to respond and communicates well.Highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pamela G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The place was wonderful! The kitchen was stocked with all necessary cooking supplies, the outdoor area was beautiful and peaceful, the beds were fabulous and very comfortable. Loved that that there were rackets and balls to use since the tennis courts were right across the street. Had a delightful time and hope to return.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allen W.

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

Top pick

What a great place!! We are planning to stay next year too! Loved it!!
Stayed 10 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alissa F.

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

Great stay for Drake weekend

Clean, well decorated property with great outdoor space and close to Drake University. Comfortable beds, nice bedding, variety of great quality pillows and plenty of space. Functional kitchen with everything you could need. Fantastic outdoor space with plenty of seating, beautiful planters and nice fire pit. Would definitely recommend this to anyone wanting to stay in Des Moines as it was close to everything.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

M M.

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

Comfortable Stay for our Famoky

We had a very comfortable stay visiting our college aged daughter. The neighborhood is great for a walk, and tennis courts right across the street. The grocery store was less than 5 minutes away. The beds were very comfortable and even the living room couches were comfortable for afternoon naps for all 4 of us. The area was really quiet. An exceptional stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kaely G.

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

Clean and cozy!

Came to DSM for State Archery. House was clean and cozy, just as described! Host was punctual with any questions we had. Would stay here again and will recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Kimberly P.

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

Great location

My husband and I grew up and lived in this part of town and our children and friends still live there, so the location was perfect. The space was great and everything was clean and well cared for. The only negative is the driveway-there are planters that prevent you from turning around to exit the property easilyand you have to back out a narrow strip of driveway. I would recommend moving those large planters (at least in the winter) for an easier exit. Other than that, it was great!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cherokee J.

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

Great host

Cozy place to stay. Just as listed will visit again
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jenel W.

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

Perfect Place!

Absolutely perfect place to stay for a quiet weekend with my SIL. No husbands or kids, just us relaxing! The host was great to work with, answered questions, communicated perfectly, the house was everything it was portrayed to be!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deb G.

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

Mother/daughters get away

We were very happy with the place. Enjoyed it and our time there.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

About the host

Hosted by Christina

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Why they chose this property

Quite neighborhood, with woods behind the house. You might see deer sun bathing on the hill

What makes this property unique

Quite neighborhood, close to everything in Des Moines. Tennis courts across the street

Languages:

English

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