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Downtown Des Moines Near Lake/Recreation

Vacation home near Casey's Center in Des Moines

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A modern kitchen with a central island, stainless steel appliances, and a grey and white color scheme.
A modern living room with a brown leather sofa, a dining area with a round table, and a kitchen in the background.
An outdoor patio with a wooden pergola, seating area, and a barbecue grill.
A modern multi-story building with a flat roof, large windows, and a mix of brick and concrete exterior.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a central island with bar stools.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathrooms

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Des Moines, IA
  • Place, Principal Park
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Des Moines Civic Center
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Place, Casey's Center
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Des Moines, IA (DSM-Des Moines Intl.)
    ‪9 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Des Moines

Downtown Des Moines stay.Your stay at this Downtown Des Moines vacation home places you within 3 miles (5 km) of Casey's Center and Drake University. Western Gateway Park and Pappajohn Sculpture Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Principal Park - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Des Moines Civic Center - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Iowa Events Center - 3 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Casey's Center - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • EMC Expo Center - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles

Getting around

  • Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Mad Meatball - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Confluence Brewing Company - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Jimmy John's - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Fresko - ‬17 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

Downtown Des Moines Near Lake/Recreation

Enjoy both downtown and the great outdoors as this large townhome is located between Downtown Des Moines and Grey's Lake (walking paths/concerts). With 3 large bedrooms and two living spaces, there is plenty of room to spread out! The 3rd floor features a wet bar, space to hang out and a 900 sq ft rooftop patio. Parking is right by the unit (in front or the back).

Host is not new to hosting and property is not new to being a VRBO so don't let zero reviews scare you away. Owner of the property took over hosting.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • No elevator
  • 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)
  • Fire extinguisher

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 24

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

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 indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Frequently asked questions

How close is Downtown Des Moines Near Lake/Recreation to the airport?

This vacation home is 5 mi (17-min drive) away from the Des Moines International Airport (DSM) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Downtown Des Moines Near Lake/Recreation have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

Does Downtown Des Moines Near Lake/Recreation offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Downtown Des Moines Near Lake/Recreation?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home, but Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino (17-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Downtown Des Moines Near Lake/Recreation?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Downtown Des Moines Near Lake/Recreation?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Downtown Des Moines Near Lake/Recreation have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Downtown Des Moines Near Lake/Recreation have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Downtown Des Moines Near Lake/Recreation to downtown Des Moines?

This vacation home is 1.1 mi away from Des Moines.

Downtown Des Moines Near Lake/Recreation Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hannah C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay very clean, lots of space and well taken care of
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Modern warmth with a fabulous location! Being able to park in the garage was awesome! The walking path near by was an added bonus too. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing property with all the extra touches! Would highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leah F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed at this beautiful home in Des Moines while my mother-in-law and I were in town for my son’s college baseball games. The house was perfect. Spacious, spotless, and thoughtfully set up. It felt comfortable the minute we walked in. Everything worked exactly as it should and the check-in process was seamless. The location made getting around easy. We’d absolutely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

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