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Recently Remodeled! Charming 2-bedroom bungalow in terrific DSM neighborhood

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A modern kitchen with grey cabinets, a white countertop, and a built-in oven.
A dining area with a round table, chairs, and a hanging light fixture.
A two-story house with a front porch, a dark front door, and a small front yard with a well-maintained lawn.
A modern kitchen with a central island, built-in appliances, and a dining area with a round table and chairs.
A house with a front porch, a door with a number plaque, and a small step leading to the porch.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
Sleeps 4•2 bedrooms•2 beds

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Internet access
  • Microwave

Explore the area

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Des Moines, IA
  • Place, Waveland Municipal Golf Course
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Drake University
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Des Moines Art Center
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Des Moines, IA (DSM-Des Moines Intl.)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

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

About this property

Recently Remodeled! Charming 2-bedroom bungalow in terrific DSM neighborhood

This freshly remodeled bungalow is tucked in a charming historic neighborhood in Des Moines—just steps from restaurants, shops, and local amenities. With 2 bedrooms (one queen, two twins), a full bath with tub, and thoughtful extras like a hair dryer, it’s the perfect cozy retreat. We’re just a message away if you need anything during your stay!

Please take note of our rules -
*MAX 4 PEOPLE STAY*
**NO KIDS UNDER THE AGE OF 14**
No parties or events at the home
No pets or animals

While we truly enjoy hosting families (we have four children ourselves), our home is not suitable for guests under 14 years of age. Additionally, please note that the maximum occupancy for overnight guests is four people. We kindly ask that you adhere to these requirements; failure to do so will require us to contact you immediately.

Thank you for your understanding. Hosting is a passion project for us, and we take great pride in maintaining our home. These guidelines help us ensure the property remains in excellent condition for all our guests.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 24
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 13–17
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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

Important information

You need to know

Property # 4623815vb
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

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 Blank Park Zoo. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Casey's Center or Principal Park.
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Map
Des Moines, IA

What's nearby

  • Waveland Municipal Golf Course - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Des Moines Community Playhouse - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Drake University - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Des Moines Art Center - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Black Cultural Center - 3 min drive - 2.8 km

Getting around

  • Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Habanero’s - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪La Mie Bakery & Restaurant - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Hugo’s - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪University Library Cafe - ‬19 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Recently Remodeled! Charming 2-bedroom bungalow in terrific DSM neighborhood pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Recently Remodeled! Charming 2-bedroom bungalow in terrific DSM neighborhood?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Recently Remodeled! Charming 2-bedroom bungalow in terrific DSM neighborhood?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Recently Remodeled! Charming 2-bedroom bungalow in terrific DSM neighborhood?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Recently Remodeled! Charming 2-bedroom bungalow in terrific DSM neighborhood located?

Located in Waveland Park, this holiday home is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Waveland Municipal Golf Course and 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Drake University. Des Moines Community Playhouse and Des Moines Art Center are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 16 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 16 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 16 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Haley M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The was the most wonderful little place to stay in Des Moines. It’s a quiet peaceful neighborhood, but so close to everything! We LOVED our stayn
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Matt T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice home in a quiet neighborhood, loved it! 10/10 would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Delainey W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This house and the host were fabulous! Great location and great decor.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kelly H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Exactly as advertised! The house is in a great neighborhood. Check-in was very easy. It was a great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amy & Larry

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We stayed for a sisters’ weekend. The place was perfect. Very well equipped and updated! Host is very helpful and communicative. One note: the grill was not available when we stayed even though it was in the listing. Wish we would have checked ahead of time. The location was really convenient, very easy to get anywhere in DSM. I highly recommend this place!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Florida F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great neighborhood. Convenient location. All new decor.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Christy H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Communication was fantastic. The home is absolutely beautiful and very clean. Great neighborhood and we will definitely love to stay here again when we return to Iowa!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tracy A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely home in a quiet residential neighborhood. The house was perfect for our stay. Very clean and updated with great decor and thoughtful touches including coffee, spices, paper products and more. Plenty of blankets and Towels which was very appreciated. Owner let us extend our check out and was wonderful to work with. Would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kyle T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean, Inviting, friendly neighborhood. Stsyed for a live event. Was great to relax i na quaint neighborhood and relax after the long drive.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Karylana J.

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

Magical little cottage in the city

We stayed for a week and had such a wonderful time. The home is beautiful, clean, comfortable, and the photos are a perfect description. While we were there we saw fireflies, an owl, bunnies, a doe and fawn, chipmunks, squirrels, cardnials, and many others birds. The neighborhood is quiet and beautiful. We absolutely would stay here again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jenny K.

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

Classy & Quiet

My daughter and I stayed in this home while we were in town for a conference. The location is wonderful! Quiet, beautiful neighborhood with kind neighbors! Very easy to find and access. But even better is the inside of the home! Obviously newly remodeled, very modern, and homey. Lots of thoughtful extras in every room and the decor was top notch! The house is incredibly clean and comfy. Communication with the owners was also fast and pleasant. We enjoyed our stay here and would highly recommend to anyone!
Loved the kitchen and they had coffee!!
Bathroom.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Debra A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Exceptionally clean! Quiet neighborhood and nice kitchen appliances. Wish there was a toaster, but it was not listed as having one.We ended up sleeping on the two single beds because the queen is against the wall and too difficult to get out of bed in the middle of the night for us.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lisa T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely home that was very clean and comfortable! The neighborhood is quiet with restaurants within walking distance.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Keena G.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 5 February 2026
We are disappointed by this review and feel it does not accurately reflect the situation. Our listing clearly states that we have a strict no-smoking policy, which is in place to protect the property and ensure a clean environment for future guests. Unfortunately, Keena repeatedly smoked at the property despite this rule. After addressing the issue, we had no choice but to ask her and her husband to leave due to the violation of our house policies. We understand that being asked to leave was upsetting; however, enforcing clearly stated rules is necessary to maintain the standards of our home. This review appears to be a reaction to that enforcement rather than a reflection of the stay itself.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Albany J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

About the host

Hosted by Micole Chapman

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Hi, we’re Josh and Micole—local Realtors who love helping people feel at home! This bungalow holds a special place in our hearts, as it was Micole’s very first home. For years, it was a long-term rental, but after a tornado hit last summer, we took the opportunity to fully renovate it from the studs up. The neighborhood is so charming and walkable that we couldn’t resist turning it into a furnished getaway. We live just 30 minutes away and love staying here ourselves from time to time. We’re excited to share it with guests and are always happy to offer local tips during your stay!

Why they chose this property

Waveland Park is a picturesque, historic neighborhood full of character and charm. We love how walkable it is—you can stroll to coffee shops, restaurants, and boutiques, or just enjoy the tree-lined streets and beautiful early 20th-century homes. You’re truly in the heart of it all—just minutes from downtown Des Moines, Drake University, and everything else the city has to offer. Whether you're here for a weekend getaway or a longer stay, you’ll love how convenient (and cute!) this neighborhood is.

What makes this property unique

What makes our home truly special is the blend of historic charm and brand-new everything! After tornado damage led to a full renovation, we carefully restored the character while updating it with modern amenities. You’ll love the vaulted ceilings, stunning cabinetry, and newly refinished hardwood floors. Outside, enjoy a peaceful backyard perfect for relaxing, plus a sweet little neighborhood lending library just steps away—one of our favorite touches!

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