Entire Home-Beautiful 4BR, 3.5BA Retreat in Ankeny, Iowa 2 King Beds, Fenced, AC

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A spacious living area with a modern kitchen, a dining area, and a large window providing natural light.
A modern living room with a fireplace, a glass coffee table, and comfortable seating.
A modern kitchen with a central island, white cabinetry, and blue chairs.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a central island with bar stools.
A bedroom with a bed, a chair, a ceiling fan, a TV, and a patterned wall.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Private garden
    A rare find — relax in the peaceful, private garden space.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Dog-friendly
  • Barbecue
  • On-site fitness centre
  • Air-conditioning
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Ankeny, IA
  • Place, Four Mile Creek Greenbelt
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Renaissance Park
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Otter Creek Golf Course
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Des Moines, IA (DSM-Des Moines Intl.)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds and 1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

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

Bathroom 2

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

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Bathroom 4

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

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Ankeny

Located in Ankeny, this holiday home is in the city centre and next to a golf course. Some of the area's popular attractions include Adventureland and Iowa State Fairgrounds. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Casey's Center or Ankeny Stadium.
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Ankeny, IA

What's nearby

  • Four Mile Creek Greenbelt - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Bellagio Park - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Otter Creek Park - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Renaissance Park - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Otter Creek Golf Course - 2 min drive - 1.8 km

Getting around

  • Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Slim Chickens - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Entire Home-Beautiful 4BR, 3.5BA Retreat in Ankeny, Iowa 2 King Beds, Fenced, AC pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Entire Home-Beautiful 4BR, 3.5BA Retreat in Ankeny, Iowa 2 King Beds, Fenced, AC?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Entire Home-Beautiful 4BR, 3.5BA Retreat in Ankeny, Iowa 2 King Beds, Fenced, AC?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Entire Home-Beautiful 4BR, 3.5BA Retreat in Ankeny, Iowa 2 King Beds, Fenced, AC?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Entire Home-Beautiful 4BR, 3.5BA Retreat in Ankeny, Iowa 2 King Beds, Fenced, AC located?

Located in the heart of Ankeny, this golf holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Bellagio Park and Four Mile Creek Greenbelt. Otter Creek Park and Renaissance Park are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 30 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 30 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 30 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 30 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 30 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean and accommodating
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
First off this was our easiest booking and stay yet. Great communication, everything was great. We will definitely be looking for this property and renters in the future. So friendly and fast response to our questions. Thank you for making our stay a pleasant and easy experience.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property was very handy for a stay during an Iowa State football weekend, when most rentals were booked in Ames. It was clean, and the host answered any and all questions I had, promptly and clearly. We would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
The property was pretty n
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
The property was just as described. Although the house appears larger in the photos, it was very welcoming and cozy. The host was kind and very accommodating. I would definitely stay again.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice home with all of the amenities.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful stay. Close to tons of restaurants
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My family and I had a wonderful day at this home. There was a lot to do for our little kids and plenty of space for us. The fenced in backyard was a huge plus and we stayed out there for hours. Any questions we had the host was able to respond to very quickly and was always helpful and kind.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was great . I definitely recommend it to someone....
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was comfortable and conveniently located. We had everything we needed, and had no problems with check in or check out. The backyard is in need of some upkeep, and the house overall could use a good deep cleaning. Still a 5 star experience as these are small details.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very good for a family trip!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great home for our family to stay in the area visiting friends. Fully equipped kitchen, nicely decorated. Owners reached out to ensure there were no issues with our stay. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean house and comfortable bedrooms! Convenient location.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was easy to access the surrounding areas. The garage use was a plus during the blizzard conditions.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was a very welcoming place, very clean and many extra essentials in the bathrooms. The fenced backyard was nice for my dogs. I did some cooking and had everything but some hot pads. The host was checked on me to see if I had everything I needed. The neighborhood is nice and quiet and close to restaurants and shopping. I would stay here again! :)to my needs.
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great stay! The home is in a quiet neighborhood and was close to where we needed to be. We could easily come and go. The home was large enough to accommodate the needs of each of our family members. Part of our family had a baby so they used the basement bedroom to keep the baby's cries from waking the rest of the family. Another had a dog that they needed to bring and the accommodations were pet friendly. We also had a single family member so she had a choice of beds in the "kids" room. We had a very comfortable bed in a large room with a walk in closet and a big bath. Everything was perfect!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Ankeny Stay

Had a great time with family, the Vrbo worked great for location. Very homey and nice. Came with everything you need for a normal week stay. Very clean and quiet.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great House

Well laid out for a family or a few couples, nice house, newer amenities and everything works!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Ankeny family visit

The house looked like the pictures online had nice kitchen amenities but was lacking a few coffee mugs but everything went smoothly!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property is exactly as described and pictured. Great location in a good neighborhood. Code lock works well and we found everything in operational order. The kitchen has both 12 cup filter and kcup coffee maker and supplies! The refrigerator size and seating for eating is very ample. We enjoyed the covered deck with table and chairs outside. There are lots of different birds in the area, very cool. The garage was very clean as we used it to house and charge our bikes. We only needed the upstairs bedrooms and the beds were comfortable with nice linens. I liked the walk-in closet w/ natural light! All the bathrooms were clean and supplied w/good products. Lots of nice little touches to make your stay free special and welcoming.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy
We got started off a little rough. Maybe it was partly my fault for waiting until one (1) hour before we were allowed to check-in, but I realized we had not received the door code. I combed all the previous emails to see if I missed it somewhere, but it was no where to be found. A message to the property owner/manager went unanswered for 30-40 minutes, so we decided to drive to the house and wait on the porch. After a couple phone calls, we were finally able to get in contact with the owner/manager and were provided with the entry codes. The house was nice, but for 750 per night, I felt it was overpriced. There were small cleanliness things that were a turnoff. From small stains on drapes, to dusty, partially unswept floors, to dirty dishes in the cupboard, to coffee grounds still in the coffee marker and a dirty pot, it just had an unkempt feel about it. General maintenance things like a toilet on the main floor that didn't flush, to a loose shower handle (loose to the point that I legit thought it was going to fall off in my hand), the house just needs more upkeep in general. The pictures in the listing are very nice, but there are things that needed fixed (especially when charging 700 per night). It was a bummer that the play equipment in the backyard was completely unusable due to a creek running through the yard. Would need MAJOR landscaping to correct it - it was just a bummer. Overall, I'd give it 3.5 stars. Not a BAD experience; just pricy for what you get.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful house, even better host!

Our family stayed here for a family wedding. As we were all coming from out of state, we were happy to have a place we could all be together (and save money by cooking instead of eating all our meals out). The layout of the house was perfect for us (no bedrooms on the main floor, one downstairs, and 3 upstairs). Our family took the "kids" room- my 5 & 8 year olds LOVED the bunkbeds! It's never been so easy to get them to sleep!One thing the house was missing was a can opener (we know how it is, they break, a guest walks off with it, etc). I sent Vern a message to see if it might be somewhere else. When we confirmed there was none, Vern dropped one off at the house with-in probably 30 minutes. I've never stayed anywhere where the host was so on top of my messages. We were allowed to check out an hour late, which was so helpful for my parents.The backyard is fully fenced & great for my parents' dog, and my kids absolutely had a blast on the playset. It was hard to get them inside!If you ever find a reason to go to Ankeny, I cannot stress enough how much you should stay here!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
When we first got there at 4 pm they were still cleaning the property so we had to wait in the driveway.They didnt do a very good job cleaning. There was a bra in the drawer in kids room and garbage left in there. The property advertised a travel crib that was not available. I messaged host and she said it was in a box in closet when entered. I sent her a message back that it wasn't there and they never responded. The outside swings etc is not usable so dont stay there for the children amenities. We were in town for 1 night for a police academy graduation. At 400 a night it was not worth the money. I would not stay again. The beds were comfortable and the bathrooms were clean.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy
We got started off a little rough. Maybe it was partly my fault for waiting until one (1) hour before we were allowed to check-in, but I realized we had not received the door code. I combed all the previous emails to see if I missed it somewhere, but it was no where to be found. A message to the property owner/manager went unanswered for 30-40 minutes, so we decided to drive to the house and wait on the porch. After a couple phone calls, we were finally able to get in contact with the owner/manager and were provided with the entry codes. The house was nice, but for 750 per night, I felt it was overpriced. There were small cleanliness things that were a turnoff. From small stains on drapes, to dusty, partially unswept floors, to dirty dishes in the cupboard, to coffee grounds still in the coffee marker and a dirty pot, it just had an unkempt feel about it. General maintenance things like a toilet on the main floor that didn't flush, to a loose shower handle (loose to the point that I legit thought it was going to fall off in my hand), the house just needs more upkeep in general. The pictures in the listing are very nice, but there are things that needed fixed (especially when charging 700 per night). It was a bummer that the play equipment in the backyard was completely unusable due to a creek running through the yard. Would need MAJOR landscaping to correct it - it was just a bummer. Overall, I'd give it 3.5 stars. Not a BAD experience; just pricy for what you get.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The location of the home was great. The home was beautiful. It had rained and the backyard was flooded so we could not go out back.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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