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Comfortable 3-bedroom, 1.5-bathroom duplex apartment with full kitchen, laundry, and off-street parking. Minutes from Drake University and downtown Des Moines.

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Gorgeous master king bedroom with dedicated work space
Living room
Open staircase
Large open spaces and rooms
Classy Dining Area

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 7303.7 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Des Moines, IA
  • Place, Des Moines Art Center
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Drake University
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Val Air Ballroom
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Des Moines, IA (DSM-Des Moines Intl.)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Office
Dining area

About this property

Comfortable 3-bedroom, 1.5-bathroom duplex apartment with full kitchen, laundry, and off-street parking. Minutes from Drake University and downtown Des Moines.

Welcome to Side B!

Make yourself at home in this cozy, private 3-bedroom, 1.5-bathroom unit with modern finishes and easy access to restaurants, parks, and campus life.

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Check out our Entire Duplex Listing (Both Sides) to book the whole property for up to 18 guests.
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Nestled in a picturesque neighborhood, our duplex on Pleasant St offers a serene escape. Enjoy leisurely strolls through tree-lined streets, and you're just moments away from the vibrant energy of Drake University and downtown Des Moines.

Whole home, even an upstairs loft the kids (or extra adults) will love!

🏡 Features
3 Bedrooms • 1.5 Bathroom
Full kitchen with stainless appliances
Comfortable living room with Smart TV
High-speed Wi-Fi & desk workspace
Washer & dryer
Free parking in private driveway

Additional House Rules:

No Parties
No Pets
No Smoking or Vaping inside the home.

Put keys/key fob back in the lock box and scramble the code

Lost Key - $250 Keys Left In Unit - $75 Smoking in Unit - $250 Broken or Missing item (Per Item) - $25 Early Check in 2PM - $50 Late Check Out 12NN - $50
Missing Parking Pass (if applicable) - $250

Pre-Arrival Requirements We require all guests to complete the following pre-arrival steps: 1. Read and sign the rental agreement. 2. Send us a picture of you holding your government-issued of ID. Thank you for your cooperation!

🧹 Clean & Comfortable
Professionally maintained by Rapid Maid for a hotel-clean experience with the comfort of home.

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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

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No Parties
No Pets
No Smoking or Vaping inside the home.

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

About the area

Des Moines

Waterbury, a neighbourhood in Des Moines, is home to this apartment. 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. Better Homes and Gardens Test Garden and Des Moines Civic Center are also worth visiting.
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Des Moines, IA

What's nearby

  • Des Moines Community Playhouse - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Des Moines Art Center - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Drake University - 2 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Salisbury House - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Val Air Ballroom - 2 min drive - 3.2 km

Getting around

  • Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Either/Or - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Caribou Coffee - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Bruegger's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪The Station On Ingersoll - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Comfortable 3-bedroom, 1.5-bathroom duplex apartment with full kitchen, laundry, and off-street parking. Minutes from Drake University and downtown Des Moines. pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Comfortable 3-bedroom, 1.5-bathroom duplex apartment with full kitchen, laundry, and off-street parking. Minutes from Drake University and downtown Des Moines.?

As of 4 April 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Comfortable 3-bedroom, 1.5-bathroom duplex apartment with full kitchen, laundry, and off-street parking. Minutes from Drake University and downtown Des Moines. on 20 May 2026 start from NZ$366, 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 Comfortable 3-bedroom, 1.5-bathroom duplex apartment with full kitchen, laundry, and off-street parking. Minutes from Drake University and downtown Des Moines.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Comfortable 3-bedroom, 1.5-bathroom duplex apartment with full kitchen, laundry, and off-street parking. Minutes from Drake University and downtown Des Moines.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Comfortable 3-bedroom, 1.5-bathroom duplex apartment with full kitchen, laundry, and off-street parking. Minutes from Drake University and downtown Des Moines.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Comfortable 3-bedroom, 1.5-bathroom duplex apartment with full kitchen, laundry, and off-street parking. Minutes from Drake University and downtown Des Moines. located?

Located in Waterbury, this apartment building is within a 15-minute walk of Des Moines Community Playhouse and Des Moines Art Center. Waveland Municipal Golf Course and Salisbury House are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

7.6

Good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 8 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 8 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 8 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 8 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 8 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Amenities

4.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Check-in

8.6/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

7.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tom H.

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

Great Place!

Great place! Worked very well for the 4 of us. Thanks very much. We will stay here again in the future!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie B.

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

Funeral trip

This house was perfect for 5 adults Plenty of room and comfortable Nice neighborhood
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Jamie H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Quaint Duplex Near Downtown

Spacious & clean with plenty of places to stay. It was extremely convenient to get to downtown for a high school wrestling tournament. Quiet, clean neighborhood. The 3rd floor bedroom was loud due to the proximity to the interstate. The grill was not operational and the creaky stairs were the only other downsides. Beds were comfortable, plenty of supplies, & kitchen was nicely stocked. Overall a nice stay & well worth the price.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, communication
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The property owners did well with communication. But the basement was a little concerning because it looked like someone was living in the basement. We were assured there was no one that lived in the basement but it appeared to be a used bad with blankets, pillows, AC, and lights.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Jennifer I.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Not Great

Refrigerator not clean; semen on sheets in one bed; Crumbs on carpet (and stained with spaghetti sauce); power outlet in bathroom hanging from wall.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Sandra F.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice place but extra checkin process

This place isn’t actually through VRBO so you have to do extra work to upload all your personal identification. VRBO just charges a finder fee basically. If saying there, I would just go to their site. You have to be fully vetted with them once you purchase. Also can’t use VRBO credits. They were very easy to communicate with though. Expect road noise and plan to sleep with white noise.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicole D. S.

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

Girls Weekend

This is a very cute older historical home in a beautiful neighborhood. We had 5 adult women get together for the weekend, and this place fit our group perfectly. One of us snores so the 3rd floor bedroom option fit perfectly, just a tad noise from the highway but slept great with a fan running on high over the fan. We ordered take out both nights, great selection of a variety of different foods. Delivery from area restaurants were fast and delicious, under 25 mins from order to door. This fit our group great! If your party is more than 5, I suggest bringing your own towels, and extra blankets. The idea of 9 people would require 3 people in the kind, 2 in the queen bed, then two singles in third bedroom plus two people sleeping on the couch sectional. You would need to bring extra bedding for couch if planned on using that to sleep on. It was a perfect weekend and we plan to use this place again next time we come to town for an event. It’s clean, cute, and close to most places you typically want to be close by. It’s very affordable
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Justin W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 12 nights in Jul 2025

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