Urban Jungle Retreat

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Room
Private kitchen
A modern dining area with a round table, two black chairs, and a large abstract painting on the wall.
A rooftop terrace with a grill, seating area, and a view of the cityscape.
A modern living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a TV displaying 'NETFLIX'.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Firepit available
    One of the few properties with a dedicated outdoor firepit.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Casey's Center

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue
  • On-site fitness centre
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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Des Moines, IA
  • Place, Iowa State Capitol Building
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Des Moines Civic Center
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Iowa Events Center
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, Des Moines, IA (DSM-Des Moines Intl.)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

0 bedrooms (sleeps 2)

Common Spaces

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

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

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony

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About the area

Des Moines

Downtown Des Moines, 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. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Casey's Center or Iowa Events Center.
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Des Moines, IA

What's nearby

  • Wooly's - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Iowa State Capitol Building - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Des Moines Civic Center - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Iowa Events Center - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Casey's Center - 19 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Zombie Burger + Drink Lab - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪The Iowa Taproom - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Blazing Saddle - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Fong's Pizza - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Lucas State Office Building - ‬13 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Urban Jungle Retreat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Urban Jungle Retreat?

As of 1 November 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Urban Jungle Retreat on 2 March 2027 start from NZ$232, 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 Urban Jungle Retreat?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Urban Jungle Retreat?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Urban Jungle Retreat?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Urban Jungle Retreat located?

Located in Downtown Des Moines, this apartment building is within 1 mi (2 km) of State Historical Museum of Iowa and Casey's Center. Wooly's and Iowa State Capitol Building are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 13 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 13 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 13 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 13 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 13 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

8.8/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

8.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Once again a great stay

Very comfortable and convenient for a single traveler.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
We stayed at the property for a 4 night stay for a softball tournament. The location was close to all the fields. There was not a lot of available parking. There were only three towels for two people for 4 days. There is very little in the way of things in the kitchen to make food with. On day two our toilet clogged and when I called they said they would get someone out in the morning since it was after nine at night. At 10:30 the next morning I had to call them to see if someone was coming. At that point we went 12 hours without a working toilet. They did at 12 finally move us to another unit.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Near the facility for wrestling tournament. Walking distance to shops, restaurants, HyVee.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Urban Jungle Retreat

Great place to stay and will be staying again when in town
Stayed 30 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Traveling nurse

Close to the hospital, comfortable, and a quiet place even for night shifters.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The studio was very cool. It was very clean and the building seemed secure. Air conditioning was loud and bed was comfortable but it squeaked. The price was great as well as the location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Traveling nurse

Very comfortable and convenient. Host is very responsive.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host was amazing. Due to the fair, roads were blocked and he took the time to get me to the apt. And the apt was great! I also know this may be simple but having an ice maker for ice water made my night!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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

Brooks and Dunn Concert

The apartment was nice and had everything we needed for our stay. However, when we checked in at the 4 pm check in time, the dishwasher was still running and there were still towels in the dryer. The other towels for our use during our stay were folded on the bed and placed in the bathroom. A couple of those towels still had hair on them so we elcted to not use those. The dishwasher running and towels in the dryer aren't a big deal to us, but also renting a place for the night shouldn't require any work from the renters side.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
The host was super welcoming and pleasant. However the cleanliness of the flat wasn’t quite up to par. When we arrived at the Vrbo the trash hadn’t been removed prior to us getting there. The floors through out the flat were dirty, there were feces left in the toilet and mold on the shower curtain. The Vrbo did not have toilet paper and only had half a roll available once we arrived (not too big of a deal had it been a longer trip we would have planned needing to buy more) overall it was generally fine. Just a few things that you’d expect to be taken care of weren’t. There also weren’t any oven mitts in the flat which made it hard to use the oven for anything. I don’t like having to ask the host for anything during the stay and feel we shouldn’t have to. Otherwise it was overall decent enough. I’d come back and just bring some of my own things to clean up a little.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
I don’t like to give negative reviews but I feel future customers need to know what they’re getting into. 1st, the positives:The bed is super comfortable The space is cute and clean Now for the negative:Communication was horrible, parking can be tricky, and the amenities listed aren’t accurate. If you run into any trouble, don’t count on a timely response if any at all. We ran into several issues throughout our stay. Nobody answers the phone & inbox replies come the next day if at all.There’s a large gravel parking lot in the pics, but you can’t park there. It’s only street parking and when I arrived (later in the evening) there was nothing available (despite the host assuring me there would be spots) & had to park blocks away. The elevator was broken. No communication about this. The stairs aren’t by the elevators. They are down a hall and around the corner. So I had no idea how to get up to my room. I wandered around the first floor (it’s a bit of a maze) with a ton of luggage, trying to figure it out. No response from the host. Thankfully, I ran into a nice resident who helped me. I had to get multiple loads of luggage up 4 flights of stairs. It was quite the workout. It wouldn’t work for anyone with mobility issues.Amenities advertised but not provided:- a hair dryer- a coffee maker - a key fob to the fitness room- a large gravel parking lotThere were also no hand towels provided. Only two shower towels. For a five day stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
The pros were that the property and building were quiet, check in and out was easy, and everything worked (TV, fridge, etc). However the unit itself felt somewhat dingy/dirty, particularly the floors. The washing machine had a musty/mildew smell but luckily we were not trying to wash anything as we were only spending one night. The most egregious offenses in my opinion were: 1. We were only given 1 washcloth and 2 bath towels. Again luckily we were only there one night, but this would have quickly become an issue had we stayed any longer.2. There were only 2 pillows on the giant king bed, and they were some of the saddest, flattest pillows i’ve ever seen in my life. Not at all like the listing picture with 4 plush pillows on the bed. My husband found an extra one in the closet but it was stained and gross so we didn’t use it.3. The bed butts right up to the air conditioner. It was constantly kicking on and off, and it was LOUD. Honorable mention to the hand “soap” in the bathroom that had been watered down into oblivion. Maybe it’s time to just replace that.Overall this place was okay in that it satisfied our need for somewhere to stay for the night, but there are definitely plenty of better options in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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