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Family-Friendly Des Moines Retreat w/ Patio!

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Des Moines Vacation Rental | 3BR | 1BA | Stairs Required | 1,500 Sq Ft
House Exterior | Furnished Porch
House Exterior | Furnished Patio | Dining Area
Living Area | Smart TV | Board Games
Interior
Reviews
9.4 out of 10 Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 7139 sq m

Popular amenities

Explore the area

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Des Moines, Iowa
  • Popular LocationDrake University12 min walk
  • Popular LocationDes Moines Art Center4 min drive
  • Popular LocationWells Fargo Arena5 min drive
  • AirportDes Moines, IA (DSM-Des Moines Intl.)17 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3 (Loft)

3 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Full Bathroom

Spaces

Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

Family-Friendly Des Moines Retreat w/ Patio!

Experience all that Des Moines has to offer with ease from this 3-bedroom, 1-bath vacation rental! Featuring 2 Smart TVs, a fully equipped kitchen, and in-unit laundry, this home offers all the comforts and conveniences needed for a stress-free and memorable stay. Hit the links at Waveland Golf Course or explore Des Moines Art Center, and if you're traveling with kids, Blank Park Zoo is less than 8 miles away. When night falls, head to Greenwood Lounge or Lefty’s for drinks and live music!

-- THE PROPERTY --

Central Location | Keyless Entry | WFH Friendly | 3.7 Mi to Downtown

Bedroom 1: Queen Bed | Bedroom 2: Queen Bed | Bedroom 3 (Loft): 3 Twin Beds

INDOOR LIVING: 2 Smart TVs, dining table, laptop workspace, board games, ceiling fans
OUTDOOR LIVING: Furnished porch, furnished patio, dining area, private yard
KITCHEN: Dishware/flatware, cooking basics, drip coffee maker, microwave, toaster
GENERAL: Free WiFi, central A/C & heating, linens/towels, iron/board, washer, dryer, trash bags, paper towels, hair dryer, complimentary toiletries
FAQ: Access only by stairs, 1st-floor bedrooms, 1 Ring doorbell camera (facing front entry)
PARKING: Driveway (1 vehicle), free street parking (first-come, first-served)

-- THE LOCATION --

LOCAL ATTRACTIONS: Waveland Golf Course (0.9 miles), Salisbury House (1.9 miles), Des Moines Art Center (2.0 miles), Pappajohn Sculpture Park (3.3 miles), Des Moines Science Center (4.2 miles), Iowa State Capitol (4.4 miles), Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden (4.8 miles), Des Moines Water Works Park (5.8 miles), Blank Park Zoo (7.9 miles)
OPT OUTSIDE: Drake Park (1.6 miles), Bill Riley Trail (2.3 miles), Chamberlain Park (2.3 miles), Greenwood Park (2.4 miles), Ashworth Pool (2.5 miles), Gray’s Lake & Water Works Park (3.3 miles)
BARS + LIVE MUSIC: Lefty’s Live Music (1.3 miles), Greenwood Lounge (1.6 miles), The Bartender’s Handshake (1.6 miles), G T (1.7 miles), Hoyt Sherman Place (2.6 miles), Gas Lamp (2.6 miles), Noce (3.2 miles)
AIRPORT: Des Moines International Airport (6.7 miles)

-- REST EASY WITH US --

Evolve makes it easy to find and book properties you’ll never want to leave. You can relax knowing that our properties will always be ready for you and that we’ll answer the phone 24/7. Even better, if anything is off about your stay, we’ll make it right. You can count on our homes and our people to make you feel welcome--because we know what vacation means to you.

-- POLICIES --

- No smoking
- No pets allowed
- No events, parties, or large gatherings
- Must be at least 25 years old to book
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in
- NOTE: This property requires stairs to access, and while there are 2 bedrooms on the 1st floor, the remaining bedroom is on the 2nd floor and requires additional stairs to access
- NOTE: Your safety matters. This property features a Ring doorbell device with an exterior security camera facing the front outdoor entry. The camera does not look into any interior spaces. The camera actively records video when motion is detected by the device (including devices linked to the camera such as the alarm system’s motion detector) or when the video doorbell button is pressed

Property manager

Evolve

Languages

English, French, German, Spanish

Amenities

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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 and a first aid kit

About the area

Des Moines

This vacation home is located in Des Moines. 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 Science Center of Iowa are also worth visiting.
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Des Moines, Iowa

What's nearby

  • Drake University - 12 min walk
  • Des Moines Art Center - 4 min drive
  • Hoyt Sherman Place - 5 min drive
  • Wells Fargo Arena - 5 min drive
  • Hy Vee Hall - 5 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • McDonald's - 16 min walk
  • Black Cat Ice Cream - 2 min drive
  • Casey's - 14 min walk
  • Drake Diner - 3 min drive
  • Snookies Malt Shop - 13 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Family-Friendly Des Moines Retreat w/ Patio! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Shannon S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute cozy house
Such a cute cozy house pictures don’t do it justice, bigger than expected. The kitchen had the essentials plus some. Perfect for families. Everything you need to be comfortable. Would definitely stay here again
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

2/10 Terrible

Kris M.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
Not Clean
We were very excited when we arrived, the place is much bigger than in the pictures. However, the house was not clean. The beds were made, but the sheets were obviously dirty from the previous guests. There was hair and crumbs on the sheets. Next to the bed the previous guests had spilled coffee on the nightstand and the sticky coffee stains were still there. The shower was not cleaned after the previous guests, obvious hair that was not ours was all over the base of the shower floor. We are not picky people, but clean sheets is a pretty standard expectation.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brooke N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Super comfortable!
We found ourselves suddenly needing to stay an additional week in Des Moines, and snagged up this gem. The kids had fun on the upper floor, playing games and getting out energy. We - adults and kids - had a sleepover up there. So cozy. The kitchen is nicely stocked for preparing meals (pans, Tupperware, serving spoons, bowls). We were happy to have a greater range of dishes than the previous place we rented. Sadly we couldn’t get the gas grill working, but it wasn’t a problem. Overall, highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jaclyn B., Elkader

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house.
We booked the house kind of last minute. Communication was excellent. The house was clean and well stocked. It had everything you needed from towels to cook wear to bandaids. I had two quick messages to the host, and she responded immediately. We would stay there again!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Convenient location
We have stayed at this property twice as it is very near family in DesMoines. Property is exactly as pictured and very comfortable. Almost everything you need is provided. Also very close to Drake university and convenient to downtown DesMoines. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

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Hosted by Evolve

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