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"The Hay Loft" - Hot Tub - Game Room - Fire Pit - Office - Family FUN

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Property grounds
A bedroom with two beds, a dresser, a window with curtains, and a staircase visible through the window.
A modern kitchen with a wooden dining table, black chairs, a central island, and a hanging light fixture.
A dining area with a wooden table, black chairs, a hanging light fixture, and a window with a view of greenery.
A modern kitchen with a central island, a dining area, and a large wall clock.

Reviews

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

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Drake University

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool on site
  • Patio
  • Toys
  • On-site fitness centre
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Des Moines, IA
  • Place, Drake University
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Knapp Center
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, La Casa Cultural Center
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, Des Moines, IA (DSM-Des Moines Intl.)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Living Room 1

1 Queen Sofa Bed and 1 Large Single Futon

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

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

Bathroom 2

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

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Office
Separate dining area
Number of living rooms
Dining area

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About the area

Des Moines

Located in Des Moines, this holiday home is in the city centre. 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 Des Moines Civic Center and Science Center of Iowa.
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Des Moines, IA

What's nearby

  • Drake University - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Knapp Center - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Henry G. Harmon Fine Arts Center - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • La Casa Cultural Center - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Black Cultural Center - 14 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Drake Diner - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Tommy's Hickman Pub - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Tacos Degollado - ‬17 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is "The Hay Loft" - Hot Tub - Game Room - Fire Pit - Office - Family FUN pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at "The Hay Loft" - Hot Tub - Game Room - Fire Pit - Office - Family FUN ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at "The Hay Loft" - Hot Tub - Game Room - Fire Pit - Office - Family FUN ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at "The Hay Loft" - Hot Tub - Game Room - Fire Pit - Office - Family FUN ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is "The Hay Loft" - Hot Tub - Game Room - Fire Pit - Office - Family FUN located?

Located in the centre of Des Moines, this family-friendly holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Drake University and Knapp Center. Hoyt Sherman Place and Broadlawns Medical Center are also within 2 miles (3 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. 26 out of 27 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 27 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 27 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 27 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 27 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a great place to stay. the house was clean, Matt and Mariah were very easy to work with. I would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property is what was described. It was very clean, spacious and easy to locate. We would definitely book again for a girl's weekend!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property. Very clean. Decorated nicely. Provided all of the necessary essentials. Great communication with hosts. Would definitely book again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic location and amenities for the prefect drake relays trip!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome place to stay.

We enjoyed our stay here. It was super clean and the lay out was perfect. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice place to stay

The property was very nice. Great place for a group of people. Enjoyed the fire pit.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was perfect for our quick getaway. We had a group of teens and there was plenty to keep them entertained and the site was so cute and clean!! We look forward to staying here again!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was perfect and family friendly. It was clean and very updated.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place was amazing. Well stocked with kitchen items, linens, and toiletries. The place was thoughtfully laid out for family gatherings. Spaciousness for everyone….will definitely stay again. Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
For any events or activities at Drake University, this location is perfect. We rented it for my daughter‘s graduation from Drake and it was super convenient to walk to the Knapp center. The hosts are fantastic and the house is set up very nicely as a rental property. There are clear instructions everywhere. The house is very nice and has ample bedrooms for larger groups. I would highly recommend this property.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cousin/Aunt trip

We recently stayed at the Hay Loft on a cousins/Aunt trip. It was a wonderful place to stay. Very clean, fun and enjoyed it very much.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had an amazing stay! House is so clean and the hosts are what made it so great so communicative and even checked in to see if we needed anything. Such a great experience. The house was cute and had fun game room we enjoyed! The hot tub was awesome! We will be back! It was a great relaxing girls trip! They made check in and out so easy too. They gave great advice on local restaurants too!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Highly recommend!!!

This property was beautiful and very clean! Plenty of things to do outside and inside! We would stay here again😊
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Loft

The beds are extremely comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very beautiful home and very clean! House is equipped with lots of kitchen supplies!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect place for our trip back to Drake University

As an alum of Drake University I planned a trip back for the Drake Relays with some friends. The place was perfect. Great location near campus. Lots of parking, plenty of room in the house and nice outdoor spaces. We had a great time and my guests complimented the place. Very clean, lots of amenities. Terrific !
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Clean, Great Beds, Good Amenities

We enjoyed our stay! Number of bedrooms and all beds Q/K make this a great house for privacy and sleeping. Plenty of dishes, huge dining table with plenty of seating. Everything feels new. Hot tub was clean and enjoyable. Can’t think of a single thing to be improved.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
All the beds were very comfortable and linens were very clean. Nice assortment of games for evening family fun. We were busy, so never were able to use the hot tub or firepit, but they did look inviting! The rooms are spacious. You need to pull into the alley to access the parking, but plenty of parking available for 4-5 cars.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect

The house was clean and very beautiful. Had so many room and a big living space. We enjoyed it very much. Everything was perfect!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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

Family, Adventureland vacation

We had a wonderful stay at this location for a family vacation at Adventureland in Altoona. It was spacious enough for 8 adults and three grandchildren. We especially enjoyed the arcade, and Wii and all of the board games. The outdoor space was wonderful as well. The kids played “carpet ball” for hours, and we enjoyed the outdoor fire pit with the chairs around it. Great memories were made! Thank you Matt and Mariah.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Sisters trip

Very enjoyable stay for five 60-72 year old sisters. Extremely clean and a bedroom for each of us! Clean and plenty of linens in each bathroom. We enjoyed the fire ring and hot tub and taught the sisters carpet pool which was fun to see as I have enjoyed it in campgrounds we’ve stayed in. Nice to be able to cook breakfast as all necessary kitchen items were available in the cabinets. Good central location to all venues we were interested in visiting. Would recommend to others highly.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Only problem we had was very bad tasting water out of refrigerator and ice maker in frig did not work. Ice cubes we did manually came with bad flavor in our drinks. Otherwise all good.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This house was ideal for our group of 12. There were plenty of bedrooms with comfortable beds and soft sheets. The kitchen was well-stocked. Important information was clearly posted throughout the house. Checking in and out was among the easiest experiences we've ever had It's very clean and well maintained. If we need to stay in Des Moines again, we will definitely try to stay here or at one of their other properties.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was super clean and we had 8 adults and 4 kids and had plenty of room. Nice big table to eat together and a nice space downstairs to hangout together in the evenings. They had a yard game and hot tub by the fireplace for us to hangout in the yard in the evening as well. Pretty well everything we wanted to do was within 10-20 minutes. Kitchen had all the things we needed to cook meals but the ice maker in the fridge was broke but had ice trays so wasn't a huge deal. Washer and dryer was also nice to wash clothes before getting home.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed the time we spent there. Mostly during the days we were gone, but enjoyed spending the evenings playing cards and games. Seemed like a quiet neighborhood and we took several walks. Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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