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Recently Remodeled! Charming 2-bedroom bungalow in terrific DSM neighborhood

Vacation home near Drake University in Des Moines

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Interior
Microwave, oven, stovetop, dishwasher
Exterior
Interior
Exterior detail

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroom990 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Des Moines, IA
  • Place, Waveland Municipal Golf Course
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Drake University
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Des Moines Art Center
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Des Moines, IA (DSM-Des Moines Intl.)
    ‪13 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Des Moines

Waveland Park stay.Within a 15-minute walk of this Waveland Park vacation home, you'll find Waveland Municipal Golf Course and Des Moines Community Playhouse. Des Moines Art Center and Drake University are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Waveland Municipal Golf Course - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Des Moines Community Playhouse - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Drake University - 2 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • La Casa Cultural Center - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Des Moines Art Center - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles

Getting around

  • Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Habanero’s - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Hugo’s - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Bruegger's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪La Mie Bakery & Restaurant - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪University Library Cafe - ‬19 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.

Recently Remodeled! Charming 2-bedroom bungalow in terrific DSM neighborhood

This freshly remodeled bungalow is tucked in a charming historic neighborhood in Des Moines—just steps from restaurants, shops, and local amenities. With 2 bedrooms (one queen, two twins), a full bath with tub, and thoughtful extras like a hair dryer, it’s the perfect cozy retreat. We’re just a message away if you need anything during your stay!

Please take note of our rules -
*MAX 4 PEOPLE STAY*
**NO KIDS UNDER THE AGE OF 14**
No parties or events at the home
No pets or animals

While we truly enjoy hosting families (we have four children ourselves), our home is not suitable for guests under 14 years of age. Additionally, please note that the maximum occupancy for overnight guests is four people. We kindly ask that you adhere to these requirements; failure to do so will require us to contact you immediately.

Thank you for your understanding. Hosting is a passion project for us, and we take great pride in maintaining our home. These guidelines help us ensure the property remains in excellent condition for all our guests.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Food and drink

  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Stovetop

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

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)

General

  • Unit size: 990 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Minimum check-in age: 24

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 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 and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Frequently asked questions

How close is Recently Remodeled! Charming 2-bedroom bungalow in terrific DSM neighborhood to the airport?

This vacation home is 7.5 mi (26-min drive) away from the Des Moines International Airport (DSM) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Recently Remodeled! Charming 2-bedroom bungalow in terrific DSM neighborhood have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

Does Recently Remodeled! Charming 2-bedroom bungalow in terrific DSM neighborhood offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Recently Remodeled! Charming 2-bedroom bungalow in terrific DSM neighborhood?

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 Recently Remodeled! Charming 2-bedroom bungalow in terrific DSM neighborhood?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Recently Remodeled! Charming 2-bedroom bungalow in terrific DSM neighborhood?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Recently Remodeled! Charming 2-bedroom bungalow in terrific DSM neighborhood have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Recently Remodeled! Charming 2-bedroom bungalow in terrific DSM neighborhood have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Recently Remodeled! Charming 2-bedroom bungalow in terrific DSM neighborhood to downtown Des Moines?

This vacation home is 3.3 mi away from Des Moines.

Recently Remodeled! Charming 2-bedroom bungalow in terrific DSM neighborhood Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 14 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 14 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 14 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Haley M.

Liked: Cleanliness
The was the most wonderful little place to stay in Des Moines. It’s a quiet peaceful neighborhood, but so close to everything! We LOVED our stayn
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026

10/10 Excellent

Matt T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice home in a quiet neighborhood, loved it! 10/10 would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

2/10 Terrible

Keena G.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kyle T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean, Inviting, friendly neighborhood. Stsyed for a live event. Was great to relax i na quaint neighborhood and relax after the long drive.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracy A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely home in a quiet residential neighborhood. The house was perfect for our stay. Very clean and updated with great decor and thoughtful touches including coffee, spices, paper products and more. Plenty of blankets and Towels which was very appreciated. Owner let us extend our check out and was wonderful to work with. Would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christy H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Communication was fantastic. The home is absolutely beautiful and very clean. Great neighborhood and we will definitely love to stay here again when we return to Iowa!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Debra A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Exceptionally clean! Quiet neighborhood and nice kitchen appliances. Wish there was a toaster, but it was not listed as having one.We ended up sleeping on the two single beds because the queen is against the wall and too difficult to get out of bed in the middle of the night for us.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Exactly as advertised! The house is in a great neighborhood. Check-in was very easy. It was a great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Florida F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great neighborhood. Convenient location. All new decor.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Delainey W.

Liked: Cleanliness
This house and the host were fabulous! Great location and great decor.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Albany J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karylana J., West Jordan, Utah

Liked: Cleanliness

Magical little cottage in the city

We stayed for a week and had such a wonderful time. The home is beautiful, clean, comfortable, and the photos are a perfect description. While we were there we saw fireflies, an owl, bunnies, a doe and fawn, chipmunks, squirrels, cardnials, and many others birds. The neighborhood is quiet and beautiful. We absolutely would stay here again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jenny K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Classy & Quiet

My daughter and I stayed in this home while we were in town for a conference. The location is wonderful! Quiet, beautiful neighborhood with kind neighbors! Very easy to find and access. But even better is the inside of the home! Obviously newly remodeled, very modern, and homey. Lots of thoughtful extras in every room and the decor was top notch! The house is incredibly clean and comfy. Communication with the owners was also fast and pleasant. We enjoyed our stay here and would highly recommend to anyone!
Loved the kitchen and they had coffee!!
Bathroom.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025