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"The Hay Loft" - Hot Tub - Game Room - Fire Pit - Office - Family FUN

2.0 star property
Family-friendly stay near Drake University

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Outdoor dining
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior
5 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel crib

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 142100 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Hot Tub
  • Gym
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Des Moines, IA
  • Place, Drake University
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Iowa Events Center
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Casey's Center
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Des Moines, IA (DSM-Des Moines Intl.)
    ‪13 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Des Moines

Heart of Des Moines.Within a 10-minute walk of this Drake vacation home, you'll find Drake University and Knapp Center. Broadlawns Medical Center and The Wallace Centers of Iowa: Wallace House are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Drake University - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Iowa Events Center - 3 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • Casey's Center - 4 min drive - 2.2 miles
  • EMC Expo Center - 4 min drive - 2.2 miles
  • Hoyt Sherman Place - 4 min drive - 1.8 miles

Getting around

  • Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Drake Diner - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Lzaza Indo-Pak Cuisine - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Tacos Degollado - ‬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.

"The Hay Loft" - Hot Tub - Game Room - Fire Pit - Office - Family FUN

Centrally located to Downtown Des Moines, sits our fully remodeled, 5 bedroom, 2 bath home that can sleep 14 guests.

The Hay Loft offers privacy for your large group, yet it's also close to everything that Des Moines has to offer!

Our amenities include: spacious hot tub, fire-pit, grill, office space and a fully stocked kitchen. Fiber internet/WiFi + smart TVs in every room. Just a couple of blocks from Drake College, and within three miles of the Iowa Event Center and Wells Fargo Arena.

Our home is equipped with three (3) exterior cameras. This is for security only, we DO NOT monitor gathering spaces. #1: Located at the front deck, facing the door/street. #2: On the N side of the home, facing the street. #3: On the back of the home, facing the driveway.

For your stay, we provide a starter kit for essentials and toiletries:
- Shampoo/conditioner/body wash dispensers in each shower
- First couple days supply of coffee/k cups
- First few loads of dishwasher and clothes washer detergent pods

PLEASE NOTE:
After requesting your reservation, you will receive a notification to complete our Rental Agreement, confirming the terms and conditions of your stay at The Hay Loft - which you will be able to execute digitally.

Kitchen: Cooking utensils, salt/pepper/cooking spray, baking dishes, pots and pans, crock pot, toaster, blender, Keurig and a coffee maker (with coffee packs, teabags, creamer and sweetener to get you started).

Dining: Custom table with seating for 12 people (plus additional chairs if needed). Highchair available in the bedroom closet.

Living Room/Game Room: There is a large sectional, queen sleeper sofa, and a futon. The room has two, 65in smart Roku TVs and a Nintendo Wii

Bedrooms: There are five (5) bedrooms total. Three (3) are upstairs and two (2) downstairs. Two of the rooms have king beds, the others have queens. Every bedroom has a Roku smart TV.

Bathrooms: There are two (2) full bathrooms. Each bathroom has a tub/shower. One bathroom is upstairs and one downstairs.

Backyard: Large, privacy fenced yard. There is a grill, hot tub, fire pit, carpet ball game, outdoor table, and spacious driveway.

Laundry: Washer and dryer are included in your stay. The laundry room is located in the basement.

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Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Video games

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Office

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 5 steps to reach entrance
  • Gravel flooring in public areas
  • Handrails in stairways (36 inches high)
  • No elevator
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city center

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Gym

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Solar energy
  • Unit size: 2,100 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 23

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.

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
This property uses solar energy
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether 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. This property uses solar energy.

Frequently asked questions

How close is "The Hay Loft" - Hot Tub - Game Room - Fire Pit - Office - Family FUN to the airport?

This vacation home is 6 mi (22-min drive) away from the Des Moines International Airport (DSM) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does "The Hay Loft" - Hot Tub - Game Room - Fire Pit - Office - Family FUN have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

Does "The Hay Loft" - Hot Tub - Game Room - Fire Pit - Office - Family FUN offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at "The Hay Loft" - Hot Tub - Game Room - Fire Pit - Office - Family FUN ?

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 "The Hay Loft" - Hot Tub - Game Room - Fire Pit - Office - Family FUN ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at "The Hay Loft" - Hot Tub - Game Room - Fire Pit - Office - Family FUN ?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does "The Hay Loft" - Hot Tub - Game Room - Fire Pit - Office - Family FUN have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does "The Hay Loft" - Hot Tub - Game Room - Fire Pit - Office - Family FUN have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is "The Hay Loft" - Hot Tub - Game Room - Fire Pit - Office - Family FUN to downtown Des Moines?

This vacation home is 2.1 mi away from Des Moines.

"The Hay Loft" - Hot Tub - Game Room - Fire Pit - Office - Family FUN Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 14 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 14 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 14 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

crystal s.

Liked: Cleanliness
The house was perfect and family friendly. It was clean and very updated.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jim P., Pella, Iowa

Liked: Cleanliness
All the beds were very comfortable and linens were very clean. Nice assortment of games for evening family fun. We were busy, so never were able to use the hot tub or firepit, but they did look inviting! The rooms are spacious. You need to pull into the alley to access the parking, but plenty of parking available for 4-5 cars.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Liesha S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very beautiful home and very clean! House is equipped with lots of kitchen supplies!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stacey C.

Liked: Cleanliness
This was perfect for our quick getaway. We had a group of teens and there was plenty to keep them entertained and the site was so cute and clean!! We look forward to staying here again!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Lori B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family, Adventureland vacation

We had a wonderful stay at this location for a family vacation at Adventureland in Altoona. It was spacious enough for 8 adults and three grandchildren. We especially enjoyed the arcade, and Wii and all of the board games. The outdoor space was wonderful as well. The kids played “carpet ball” for hours, and we enjoyed the outdoor fire pit with the chairs around it. Great memories were made! Thank you Matt and Mariah.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Miranda V.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice place to stay

The property was very nice. Great place for a group of people. Enjoyed the fire pit.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Clean, Great Beds, Good Amenities

We enjoyed our stay! Number of bedrooms and all beds Q/K make this a great house for privacy and sleeping. Plenty of dishes, huge dining table with plenty of seating. Everything feels new. Hot tub was clean and enjoyable. Can’t think of a single thing to be improved.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tom I.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect place for our trip back to Drake University

As an alum of Drake University I planned a trip back for the Drake Relays with some friends. The place was perfect. Great location near campus. Lots of parking, plenty of room in the house and nice outdoor spaces. We had a great time and my guests complimented the place. Very clean, lots of amenities. Terrific !
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cousin/Aunt trip

We recently stayed at the Hay Loft on a cousins/Aunt trip. It was a wonderful place to stay. Very clean, fun and enjoyed it very much.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

kathy R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Sisters trip

Very enjoyable stay for five 60-72 year old sisters. Extremely clean and a bedroom for each of us! Clean and plenty of linens in each bathroom. We enjoyed the fire ring and hot tub and taught the sisters carpet pool which was fun to see as I have enjoyed it in campgrounds we’ve stayed in. Nice to be able to cook breakfast as all necessary kitchen items were available in the cabinets. Good central location to all venues we were interested in visiting. Would recommend to others highly.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Malinda S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome place to stay.

We enjoyed our stay here. It was super clean and the lay out was perfect. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashlyn A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Highly recommend!!!

This property was beautiful and very clean! Plenty of things to do outside and inside! We would stay here again😊
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Allison W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Loft

The beds are extremely comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect

The house was clean and very beautiful. Had so many room and a big living space. We enjoyed it very much. Everything was perfect!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024