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Family-Friendly Des Moines Retreat w/ Patio!
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Reviews
9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms 1 bathroom Sleeps 7 139.4 sq m
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Des Moines, IA
- Drake University13 min walk
- Iowa Events Center4 min drive
- Casey's Center5 min drive
- Des Moines, IA (DSM-Des Moines Intl.)14 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
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
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
-- 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
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
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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
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
Drake, 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 Adventureland. Science Center of Iowa and Clive Aquatic Center are also worth visiting. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing.

Des Moines, IA
What's nearby
- Drake University - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
- Iowa Events Center - 4 min drive - 4.6 km
- Hoyt Sherman Place - 4 min drive - 3.6 km
- Casey's Center - 5 min drive - 5.0 km
- EMC Expo Center - 5 min drive - 5.0 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- McDonald's - 15 min walk
- Cafe Chai - 17 min walk
- Hugo’s - 13 min walk
- La Mie Bakery & Restaurant - 15 min walk
- Habanero’s - 13 min walk
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