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Little Italy in DSM: 2 Bed 1 Bath Upgraded Townhome w/King Bed & Reading Nook

Vacation home near Blank Park Zoo in Des Moines

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Interior
A staircase with a wooden ladder, a small seating area with cushions, a macrame decoration, and a plant on a shelf.
A living room with a brown sofa, a white coffee table, a wooden side table, and a TV mounted on the wall.
2 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi
Microwave, oven, stovetop, dishwasher

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Des Moines, IA
  • Place, Fort Des Moines Museum
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Casey's Center
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Iowa State Fairgrounds
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Airport, Des Moines, IA (DSM-Des Moines Intl.)
    ‪5 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Des Moines

In Des Moines .Within 3 miles (5 km) of this Des Moines vacation home, you'll find Fort Des Moines Museum and Blank Park Zoo. Southridge Mall and A. H. Blank Golf Course are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Fort Des Moines Museum - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Casey's Center - 7 min drive - 3.9 miles
  • Drake University - 9 min drive - 5.5 miles
  • Iowa State Fairgrounds - 13 min drive - 7.3 miles
  • Jordan Creek Town Center - 16 min drive - 15.8 miles

Getting around

  • Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Casey's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Little Caesars Pizza - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪IHOP - ‬3 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.

Little Italy in DSM: 2 Bed 1 Bath Upgraded Townhome w/King Bed & Reading Nook

A little Italy in DSM! A perfect location that is central to many staples and nestled on a quiet residential side street!

The space has a KING bedroom with a fun reading nook, queen bedroom, and a full bath. We offer easy remote check-in with both driveway parking and free street parking.

A quick drive to:
☀ ~6 min to DSM Airport
☀ ~8 min to Wells Fargo Arena
☀ ~6 min to the Zoo
☀ ~9 min to the Grays Lake
☀ ~16 min to the Fairgrounds
☀ ~24 min to Jordan Creek
☀ ~24 min to Adventureland
The space:

Spacious bedrooms with large closets to hold enough for those who overpack the most! Luggage carriers as well to hold your bags. 12-inch Memory Foam mattresses with 3-inch memory foam toppers and blackout curtains in rooms for a comfortable stay.

Updated full bath with modern design, travel toiletries included in case you forgot yours!

Our space is a bi-level layout. When you step into the front door, you are greeted with stairs to go down to the living room, kitchen, and laundry, or up to the 2 bedrooms, reading nook & full bath.

The kitchen has all of the basics for a quick stay or a long-term stay! Coffee and tea are provided with cream and sugar to start your days off right!

We have tried to think of everything you could possibly need while staying at our place! We are frequently short-term rental travelers ourselves and have included all of the best details from our years of traveling!

Guest access:

You have complete access to the entire unit. The backyard space is shared with the other unit.

The driveway is quite long and could accommodate two vehicles comfortably. You may also park on the street in front of the property, but please follow all city parking rules.

Other things to note
-- In-unit laundry with pods/dryer sheets included!
-- Dishwasher included
-- Portable Fans included in the bedroom closet
-- Office desk in the queen/full trundle bedroom
-- Front/Rear Door Ring Cameras for security
-- Access to Nest Thermostat so you can set your desired temp (or ask us if you don't know how to use a Google Nest and we are happy to set it through the app)

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Stovetop

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a zoo

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)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

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 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.

Frequently asked questions

How close is Little Italy in DSM: 2 Bed 1 Bath Upgraded Townhome w/King Bed & Reading Nook to the airport?

This vacation home is 2.9 mi (12-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 Little Italy in DSM: 2 Bed 1 Bath Upgraded Townhome w/King Bed & Reading Nook?

As of Jul 19, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Little Italy in DSM: 2 Bed 1 Bath Upgraded Townhome w/King Bed & Reading Nook on Aug 17, 2026 start from $253, 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 Little Italy in DSM: 2 Bed 1 Bath Upgraded Townhome w/King Bed & Reading Nook have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

Does Little Italy in DSM: 2 Bed 1 Bath Upgraded Townhome w/King Bed & Reading Nook offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Little Italy in DSM: 2 Bed 1 Bath Upgraded Townhome w/King Bed & Reading Nook?

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

What time is check-in at Little Italy in DSM: 2 Bed 1 Bath Upgraded Townhome w/King Bed & Reading Nook?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Little Italy in DSM: 2 Bed 1 Bath Upgraded Townhome w/King Bed & Reading Nook?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Little Italy in DSM: 2 Bed 1 Bath Upgraded Townhome w/King Bed & Reading Nook have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Little Italy in DSM: 2 Bed 1 Bath Upgraded Townhome w/King Bed & Reading Nook have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Little Italy in DSM: 2 Bed 1 Bath Upgraded Townhome w/King Bed & Reading Nook to downtown Des Moines?

This vacation home is 3 mi away from Des Moines.

Little Italy in DSM: 2 Bed 1 Bath Upgraded Townhome w/King Bed & Reading Nook Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 4 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 4 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 4 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen N.

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

Des Moines 70.3

Great property if you are racing the 70.3. Perfect location, quiet neighborhood, easy access to downtown. Very clean!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristina S.

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

Perfect for our needs

We were in town for an event at a nearby hotel. Taylors Version was a perfect place to stay to be close to the event but still have our own quiet place to relax. The recommended restaurants were great, we went to the BBQ place and loved it. Our daughter enjoyed the scavenger hunt and getting rewarded with a friendship bracelet and a sticker. I was thankful to do a load of laundry so we didn’t have sweaty sticky clothes in the car for our long drive home. All in all it was a great place and was perfect for our needs. Hopefully we will be able to stay there again next year.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Jessica H.

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

Good

It’s a little too girly for my husband and son a lot of pink and I had no idea what Swifty meant but it did exactly what we needed and that was a place to stay roof over our head and my son and I absolutely loved the scavenger hunt but he was disappointed because they were just girly tattoos. Nothing there there boys
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Josephene K.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025