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Altoona Home 11 Mi to Downtown Des Moines
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Reviews
9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 13190.3 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area

Altoona, IA
- Place, Altoona Dog Park3 min drive
- Place, Adventureland7 min drive
- Place, Iowa State Fairgrounds11 min drive
- Airport, Des Moines, IA (DSM-Des Moines Intl.)24 min drive
Rooms & beds
4 bedrooms (sleeps 13)
Additional Sleeping (Bonus Room)
1 Double Sofa Bed
Additional Sleeping (Office)
1 Double Sofa Bed
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
Bedroom 2
2 Queen Beds
Bedroom 3
1 King Bed
Bedroom 4
1 King Bed
3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom
Full Bathroom
Full Bathroom
Full Bathroom
Half Bathroom
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Office
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
About this property
Altoona Home 11 Mi to Downtown Des Moines
Whether you’re visiting downtown Des Moines, catching a game at Iowa State, or simply in need of a getaway, this 4-bedroom, 3.5-bathroom vacation rental is the perfect home away from home. Take advantage of its fully equipped kitchen, multiple living spaces, and backyard ideal for barbecuing, dining, and playing outdoors. Make sure to visit the acclaimed Downtown Farmers' Market, try your luck at the Prairie Meadows Casino, and stop by Sleepy Hollow Sports Park for year-round fun!
-- THE PROPERTY --
Family Friendly | Free WiFi | Private Deck
Bedroom 1: King Bed | Bedroom 2: 2 Queen Beds | Bedroom 3: King Bed | Bedroom 4: King Bed | Bonus Room: Queen Sleeper Sofa | Office: Twin Futon | Additional Sleeping: Pack ‘n Play
OUTDOOR LIVING: Charcoal grill, outdoor dining area, yard
INDOOR LIVING: 5 Smart TVs w/ cable, DVD player, movies, board games, books, dining table, desk workspace, fireplace (decorative only)
KITCHEN: Stove/oven, refrigerator, dishwasher, microwave, Keurig coffee maker, toaster, blender, water filter/ice maker, cooking basics, dishware/flatware
GENERAL: Central air conditioning/heating, washer/dryer, linens/towels, iron/board, complimentary toiletries, hair dryers, hangers, trash bags/paper towels, high chair available
FAQ: Stairs required to access, 1 Ring doorbell (facing front entry)
PARKING: Garage (2 vehicles), driveway (2 vehicles), free street parking
-- THE LOCATION --
DOWNTOWN DESTINATIONS (~11 miles): Wells Fargo Arena, Iowa Events Center, Pappajohn Sculpture Park, Farmers’ Market, Principal Park, State Capitol, shops, restaurants, bars & more
AREA ACTIVITIES: Prairie Meadows Casino (2 miles), Outlets of Des Moines (4 miles), Adventureland Park (4 miles), Iowa State Fairgrounds (7 miles), Des Moines Art Center (14 miles), Merle Hay Mall (16 miles), Iowa State University (36 miles)
OPT OUTSIDE: Sleepy Hollow Sports Park (7 miles), MacRae Park (14 miles), Des Moines Water Works Park (16 miles), Walnut Woods State Park (24 miles)
AIRPORT: Des Moines International Airport (19 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 in the house or garage
- No pets allowed
- No events, parties, or large gatherings
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in
- NOTE: This property requires stairs to access
- NOTE: The fireplace is not available for guest use
- 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 --
Family Friendly | Free WiFi | Private Deck
Bedroom 1: King Bed | Bedroom 2: 2 Queen Beds | Bedroom 3: King Bed | Bedroom 4: King Bed | Bonus Room: Queen Sleeper Sofa | Office: Twin Futon | Additional Sleeping: Pack ‘n Play
OUTDOOR LIVING: Charcoal grill, outdoor dining area, yard
INDOOR LIVING: 5 Smart TVs w/ cable, DVD player, movies, board games, books, dining table, desk workspace, fireplace (decorative only)
KITCHEN: Stove/oven, refrigerator, dishwasher, microwave, Keurig coffee maker, toaster, blender, water filter/ice maker, cooking basics, dishware/flatware
GENERAL: Central air conditioning/heating, washer/dryer, linens/towels, iron/board, complimentary toiletries, hair dryers, hangers, trash bags/paper towels, high chair available
FAQ: Stairs required to access, 1 Ring doorbell (facing front entry)
PARKING: Garage (2 vehicles), driveway (2 vehicles), free street parking
-- THE LOCATION --
DOWNTOWN DESTINATIONS (~11 miles): Wells Fargo Arena, Iowa Events Center, Pappajohn Sculpture Park, Farmers’ Market, Principal Park, State Capitol, shops, restaurants, bars & more
AREA ACTIVITIES: Prairie Meadows Casino (2 miles), Outlets of Des Moines (4 miles), Adventureland Park (4 miles), Iowa State Fairgrounds (7 miles), Des Moines Art Center (14 miles), Merle Hay Mall (16 miles), Iowa State University (36 miles)
OPT OUTSIDE: Sleepy Hollow Sports Park (7 miles), MacRae Park (14 miles), Des Moines Water Works Park (16 miles), Walnut Woods State Park (24 miles)
AIRPORT: Des Moines International Airport (19 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 in the house or garage
- No pets allowed
- No events, parties, or large gatherings
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in
- NOTE: This property requires stairs to access
- NOTE: The fireplace is not available for guest use
- 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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House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 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
Altoona
Altoona is home to this holiday home. Some of the area's popular attractions include Adventureland and Iowa State Fairgrounds. Travelling with kids? Consider Heritage Carousel of Des Moines and Des Moines Civic Center. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as power boating.

Altoona, IA
What's nearby
- Altoona Dog Park - 3 min drive - 2.8 km
- Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino - 7 min drive - 4.6 km
- Adventureland - 7 min drive - 4.6 km
- Iowa State Fairgrounds - 11 min drive - 12.8 km
- Casey's Center - 16 min drive - 16.1 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Casey's General Store - 6 min drive
- Casey's - 4 min drive
- Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers - 5 min drive
- Dairy Queen - 3 min drive
- Starbucks - 6 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Learn moreOpens in a new window9.0/10
Cleanliness
9.2/10
Check-in
9.4/10
Communication
10/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
Verified
29 December 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Judith K.
26 July 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Get Away
Judith K.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Marty B.
24 August 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Marty B.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Kyle J.
2 August 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lots of room in a quiet neighborhood.
Kyle J.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Catherine B.
19 January 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A wonderful location. We had a great time.
Catherine B.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
David H.
30 July 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
David H.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Kara S.
13 July 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful stay!
Kara S.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
Verified
8/10 Good
Angela J.
25 February 2025
Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy
Bridal Family stay
Angela J.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Joni S.
5 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Drake alumni and relay event
Joni S.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Peter L.
17 June 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peter L.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Rebecca N.
22 February 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lots of space, great location and clean.
Rebecca N.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Tracy C.
27 August 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Family Get Away
Tracy C.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Julie H.
17 September 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wedding/Family reunion
Julie H.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Basil B.
26 October 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay
Basil B.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Ann S.
22 June 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Best Rental Ever
Ann S.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified
8/10 Good
Jeff K.
12 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in
Nice house for big group
Jeff K.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Constance O.
13 March 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Iowa in March
Constance O.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Frietsch F.
7 September 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place for a large family
Frietsch F.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified
8/10 Good
Jackie D.
2 August 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Jackie D.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Roy D. D.
10 April 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Pleasant
Roy D. D.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Christina
6 July 2023
Beautiful Place
Christina
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Julie
6 July 2024
Repeat Stay
Julie
Verified
6/10 Okay
Rick K.
17 June 2024
Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
Not ready at check in!!
Rick K.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified
6/10 Okay
Ed S.
2 May 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, location
Disliked: Check-in, communication
Graduation 8 attending
Ed S.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified
8/10 Good
Matt C.
2 March 2026
Matt C.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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