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Downtown Des Moines Near Lake/Recreation

Vacation home near Casey's Center in Des Moines

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Living area
Living area
Iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
Private kitchen
Living area

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Des Moines, IA
  • Place, Principal Park
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Des Moines Civic Center
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Iowa Events 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 2 miles (3 km) of Pappajohn Sculpture Park and Better Homes and Gardens Test Garden. Des Moines Public Library and Temple Theater are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Principal Park - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Des Moines Civic Center - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • 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

  • ‪Confluence Brewing Company - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Centro - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Exile Brewing Co. - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Secret Admirer - ‬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

Bedrooms

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

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)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Hannah C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay very clean, lots of space and well taken care of
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Leah F.

Liked: Cleanliness
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