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3Bed Cozy House in Quiet Neighborhood

Apartment near Drake University in Des Moines

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A bedroom with a large bed, two bedside tables, a nightstand, a framed picture, and a window with blinds.
A house with a yellow front door, a mailbox, and a number '1320' displayed on the wall.
A living room with a sofa, armchair, coffee table, and a ceiling fan.
A compact kitchen with a stove, microwave, sink, and dishwasher.
A dining area with a round wooden table, four chairs, a vase, and a framed inspirational quote on the wall.

Reviews

6.4 out of 10

Entire apartment

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 71285 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Des Moines, IA
  • Place, Waveland Municipal Golf Course
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Windsor Heights Dog Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Drake University
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Des Moines, IA (DSM-Des Moines Intl.)
    ‪14 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Des Moines

Merle Hay stay.Your stay at this Merle Hay apartment places you within 2 miles (3 km) of Waveland Municipal Golf Course and Val Air Ballroom. Buccaneer Arena and Des Moines Community Playhouse are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Waveland Municipal Golf Course - 2 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • Windsor Heights Dog Park - 4 min drive - 2.6 miles
  • Drake University - 4 min drive - 2.4 miles
  • Casey's Center - 6 min drive - 5.4 miles
  • Jordan Creek Town Center - 11 min drive - 9.7 miles

Getting around

  • Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Subway - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Casey’s - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Jimmy John's - ‬4 min drive

About this property

3Bed Cozy House in Quiet Neighborhood

Our 3 bedroom home is located on Merle Hay Road in the center of Des Moines. This place has a huge yard, front porch, is near all that Des Moines has to offer while enjoying peace & quiet when at home! Convenient amenities include a smart tv, wifi, and a shared washer and dryer in the unit (shared by downstair guests). Plush queen beds in each bedroom. Large living room. Newly remodeled bathroom. This place is a hidden gem - your home away from home!

We are available via email, text, or phone call 7 days a week, 8a.m. - MID.
Let us know if we can make your stay better in any way!

This home is located in a quiet residential neighborhood. We are very close to Sam's Club, Walmart, Hy-Vee grocery store, Waveland Golf Course, Target, and Merle Hay Mall

Main level of the home plus basement for laundry

This is mainly a single-level home. All rooms are on the main level, however the laundry is in the basement. In this unit, you'll find a living room, kitchen, three bedrooms, and a bathroom with a shower/bathtub. All three bedroom have queen beds.

Easy and quick car ride (or Uber/Lyft) to anywhere in the city. Parking is in the driveway.

You will have access to the main level of this unit, with the washer and dryer in the basement and is shared with the lower unit. Guests from both units have access to the washer/dryer but they do not have access to each other's unit.

Additional House Rules:

No Parties
No Pets
No Smoking or Vaping inside the home.

Put keys/key fob back in the lock box and scramble the code

Lost Key - $250 Keys Left In Unit - $75 Smoking in Unit - $250 Broken or Missing item (Per Item) - $25 Early Check in 2PM - $50 Late Check Out 12NN - $50
Missing Parking Pass (if applicable) - $250

Pre-Arrival Requirements We require all guests to complete the following pre-arrival steps: 1. Read and sign the rental agreement. 2. Send us a picture of you holding your government-issued of ID. Thank you for your cooperation!

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Golfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1,285 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

No Parties
No Pets
No Smoking or Vaping inside the home.

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events 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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is 3Bed Cozy House in Quiet Neighborhood to the airport?

This apartment is 8.4 mi (28-min drive) away from the Des Moines International Airport (DSM) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at 3Bed Cozy House in Quiet Neighborhood?

As of Aug 9, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at 3Bed Cozy House in Quiet Neighborhood on Sep 1, 2026 start from $390, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does 3Bed Cozy House in Quiet Neighborhood have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this apartment.

Does 3Bed Cozy House in Quiet Neighborhood offer free breakfast?

This apartment does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at 3Bed Cozy House in Quiet Neighborhood?

No, there is no casino at this apartment, but Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino (20-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at 3Bed Cozy House in Quiet Neighborhood?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at 3Bed Cozy House in Quiet Neighborhood?

Free parking is not available at this apartment.

Does 3Bed Cozy House in Quiet Neighborhood have a pool?

This apartment does not have a pool.

Does 3Bed Cozy House in Quiet Neighborhood have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this apartment.

How close is 3Bed Cozy House in Quiet Neighborhood to downtown Des Moines?

This apartment is 4.3 mi away from Des Moines.

3Bed Cozy House in Quiet Neighborhood Reviews

Reviews

6.4
Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 5 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 5 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 5 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 5 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 5 reviews

6.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Angie S.

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

Great stay!

Wonderful location near Val Air Ballroom, incredibly clean, spacious and very comfortable. The beds are wonderful and check in/ out is a breeze. Very responsive host also. Highly recommend and will use again in the future.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kee T.

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

Home

It is organised and clean
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Greg M.

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

Awful smell

Marijuana smell in the house
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Heather S.

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

Stinky

Positive: Beds were very comfortable, house was easily accessible to store and the university. Shower had very hot water with nice water pressure. Negative: There was mouse poo in the drawers and pots and pans. I’m not sure if the tenant downstairs was VRBO or a rental but The smell of marijuana was terrible and our VRBO because of whoever was below us. When we were in the house We had to have all windows that were able to open, open and the front door open.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Very clean except we found evidence of mice every morning.

The house was very clean and comfortable until we had mice droppings and packages chewed though on the first morning. We notified the host who said they would place traps once we left. We didn't feel we could leave and pay for another place so we cleaned all utensils, pots and pans before using them and put all the food inside the refrigerator. This was a lot of extra work but we still felt that mice can find a way into any house and we would keep disinfecting kitchen and utensils before every use. But on the last night of our stay and into the week after leaving, my husband and I were sick with a head cold, cough, soar throat etc. It developed into a bad headache, body aches, stuffy head and in bed for a day, which I normally don't get that ill. I missed two days of work. We found research that suggests mice can make humans sick and we don' t know if this is what happened but we wonder. Other people told us we should have left and demanded the host pay for a hotel. This seems extreme but I do wish I would have left and I will never stay again if we discover mice at a future stay. Please google the hazards of mice in homes. It will say mice droppings and urine can cause flu like symptoms, respiratory illnesses, lung issues etc. I'm at a loss for how to make this right.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

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