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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior
3 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Interior
Smart TV

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Parking available
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Des Moines, IA
  • Merle Hay Mall
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Val Air Ballroom
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Drake University
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Des Moines, IA (DSM-Des Moines Intl.)
    ‪17 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Urbandale

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

  • Merle Hay Mall - 4 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Val Air Ballroom - 4 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • Des Moines Art Center - 5 min drive - 2.5 miles
  • Drake University - 6 min drive - 2.8 miles
  • Casey's Center - 8 min drive - 6.1 miles

Getting around

  • Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪HyVee Market Grill Express - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪B-Bop's Burgers Fries Cola - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Cozy Home is the Heart of Des Moines

Centrally located 3 Bedroom home with attached GARAGE. Just minutes from downtown and Drake University with easy access to Hwy 235. The mail level of this newly remodeled bungalow comes with a king bed, two twin beds, and a couch. The lower level bedroom has a queen bed, and avery comfortable couch. Minutes from shopping and great restaurants. ***Please note: All holiday bookings will require a 2 night minimum (Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years, Memorial Day, Labor Day, July 4). Home is located in a very quiet and peaceful neighborhood.

Property manager

Jodi

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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 indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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 private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

Cozy Home is Heart Moines House
Cozy Home is the Heart of Des Moines Urbandale
Cozy Home is the Heart of Des Moines Private vacation home
Cozy Home is the Heart of Des Moines Urbandale
Cozy Home is the Heart of Des Moines Private vacation home

Frequently asked questions

How close is Cozy Home is the Heart of Des Moines to the airport?

This vacation home is 8.8 mi (29-min drive) away from the Des Moines International Airport (DSM) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Cozy Home is the Heart of Des Moines have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

Does Cozy Home is the Heart of Des Moines offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Cozy Home is the Heart of Des Moines?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home, but Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino (19-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Cozy Home is the Heart of Des Moines?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Cozy Home is the Heart of Des Moines?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Cozy Home is the Heart of Des Moines have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Cozy Home is the Heart of Des Moines have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Cozy Home is the Heart of Des Moines to downtown Urbandale?

This vacation home is 1.3 mi away from Urbandale.

Cozy Home is the Heart of Des Moines Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 93 out of 100 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 100 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 100 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 100 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 100 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Heather B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place in central location

Very clean nice home with all needed amenities. There were three of us there for three nights. Comfortable and nicely appointed. Met our needs perfectly. And nice to have a garage to use--keep the car a bit warmer and didn't need to scrap off the snow.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen J., Waukee, IA

Liked: Cleanliness

Great girls get together

What a cute place! Perfect for my friend’s Bday weekend! Great location!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tammy M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cute house in a nice quiet neighborhood .

Simon’s restaurant was an added bonus being only 1-2 minutes away.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Schuyler S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Clean

Property was clean and easy to get into
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sonia V.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cozy, Clean, and Convenient

Jodi is a great hostess! The property was very clean. Beds are comfortable. I’m definitely adding this one to my favorites as I know there will be many visits to Des Moines!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joellen B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Good coffee

I like having a drip coffee maker! I bring my own coffee, and I don’t like the Kerig type that people are going to. The place was clean and neat.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary M.

Liked: Cleanliness

What a great find!

We had the pleasure of staying at this property in July, and it was perfect! There were 5 adults and 1 infant. With 2 bedrooms and a bath on the main level and a separate bedroom, bath, and living room downstairs it was the perfect fit for us. The house is located in a very quiet residential area and close to just about everything. The host was great, and the communication was so prompt and thorough. Very convenient, we would totally stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

amberly h.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great hosting

Love our stay!!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristine S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Very nice!

Quick stop on our way through Iowa. This place was very clean and comfortable. Lots of space and very nicely updated.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tabbatha U.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great little cozy house

Property was great. We had a couple minor issues come up, but Jodi had them fixed right away. She was in communication the whole time we were there.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cindy R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice accommodations.

Great communication from host. Nice location for our events. The amenities at the house were perfect for our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Ivelisse W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Our stay

Everything was good. No majors, no minors
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gary B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great home

This property was very well kept. While being a small house it's still offered plenty of sleeping room tw0 living areas to take advantage of and a kitchen with everything you might need. The host communicated throughout our stay to make sure everything was OK. I will stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kerri S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome place!!

I was in Iowa for my son’s wedding. Traveling with my son and his family. Ms Jodi was amazing. Check-in was super easy. The house was clean and perfect for what we needed and the neighborhood was quiet and close to everything. The beds were comfortable and there were even toys for my granddaughter to play with. I’ll definitely use her again on my next visit. Highly recommend this sweet house.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness

Wedding prep

The property is well designed. The surprise was the delightful sitting area in the basement bedroom area. We were looking for a two bedroom 2 bathroom rental so we would all have space to get ready for a wedding in Madrid on Saturday afternoon. There were great local restaurants nearby and we had a great stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brain B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Impressive little house

Jodi did amazing job communicating with us. Even included a snow shower to add to the memories. House was clean and very easy to find utensils to cook our dinner. Only two possible improvements are requested for next time: add a stool or bench in the downstairs shower and maybe some additional throw pillows for the upstairs couch
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cori F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Experience!

Jodi was a great host! The house was equipped with everything we needed for the weekend and the beds were comfy. We would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

CJ M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Des Moines Oct 2023

Overall a nice location in a quiet neighborhood. Beds were comfortable which made for a nice stay! Property owner was easily accessible and answered my questions promptly. Would recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Sisters trip

Sisters get away weekend.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marie B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Worked Great

My 3 kids and I stayed for our annual "Adventureland Week". The house worked great for what we needed--we didn't use the basement, but it was set up nicely to give a slightly private living area if staying with more people.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard G.

Liked: Cleanliness

A Lovely Place

A three bedroom, two bath, cozy cottage in a fine neighborhood in the middle of the Des Moines metro. Has everything. A rate it a 5 star accommodation, and the owner deserves 6 stars.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy C.

Liked: Cleanliness

First Timer!

Jodi was so accommodating to the changes we needed to make. Way easier then I thought it would be. First time to this, couldn't have been better!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Evaluation

The property was well maintained only issue matress were too soft for my liking though my wife did not have a problem with them.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Des Moines Stay July 22, 2023

Thank you Jodi for a wonderful stay on our way to Yellowstone National Park. After a long day of driving your home was a peaceful haven. We were able to relax and enjoy ourselves and have a nice comfortable nigjts rest.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023