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Exterior
Game room
3 bedrooms, desk, WiFi
Private kitchen
Outdoor dining

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Des Moines, IA
  • Drake University
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Wells Fargo Arena
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Iowa Events Center
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Des Moines, IA (DSM-Des Moines Intl.)
    ‪19 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Des Moines

North of Grand stay.With a stay at this North of Grand vacation home, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Des Moines Community Playhouse and 2 miles (3 km) of Salisbury House. Des Moines Art Center and Drake University are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Des Moines Art Center - 19 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Drake University - 3 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Hoyt Sherman Place - 4 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Wells Fargo Arena - 5 min drive - 3.4 miles
  • Iowa Events Center - 5 min drive - 3.4 miles

Getting around

  • Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Black Cat Ice Cream - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Pancheros Mexican Grill - Des Moines Ingersoll - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪La Mie Bakery - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Noah's Ark Restaurant & Lounge - ‬2 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.

Charming 4 Bedroom Home With Beautiful Backyard

Our charming 1950's Des Moines home is right off I-235 just minutes from downtown, great restaurants, family-friendly activities, and nightlife. You’ll love our place because of the adorable kitchen, beautiful outdoor space, cozy feel, and friendly neighborhood. The house is perfect for couples, solo adventurers, business travelers, families with kids, big groups, and four legged friends. There is a $50 fee per dog.

Guests love our house because it is on a charming quiet street in the heart of the historical ingersoll district. The backyard oasis is peaceful and relaxing.

Property manager

Jackie Akerberg

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Fenced yard

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

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
Contactless check-in available

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

  • Pets are welcome
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Note from host: Dogs must be kept off all furniture including beds

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

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Charming 4 Bedroom Home With Beautiful Backyard Des Moines

Frequently asked questions

How close is Charming 4 Bedroom Home With Beautiful Backyard to the airport?

This vacation home is 5.7 mi (19-min drive) away from the Des Moines International Airport (DSM) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Charming 4 Bedroom Home With Beautiful Backyard have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

Does Charming 4 Bedroom Home With Beautiful Backyard offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Charming 4 Bedroom Home With Beautiful Backyard?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home, but Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino (18-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Charming 4 Bedroom Home With Beautiful Backyard?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Charming 4 Bedroom Home With Beautiful Backyard?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Charming 4 Bedroom Home With Beautiful Backyard have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Charming 4 Bedroom Home With Beautiful Backyard have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Charming 4 Bedroom Home With Beautiful Backyard to downtown Des Moines?

This vacation home is 2.7 mi away from Des Moines.

Charming 4 Bedroom Home With Beautiful Backyard Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 47 out of 59 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 59 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 59 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 59 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 59 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Richard S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful stay

The house is clean and nice. Quite little neighborhood far enough out of downtown to be quite but close enough to be very convenient to get to any activity at all the convention centers.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

David M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic Stay – Clean, Well-Equipped, and Great Host!

We had an amazing stay at this property! The home was spotless upon arrival, and it was clear that the hosts take great care in maintaining a clean and welcoming space. All the amenities listed in the description were accurate, and we had everything we needed for a comfortable stay. The kitchen was well-stocked, the beds were comfortable, and the Wi-Fi was reliable.The host was incredibly responsive and available for any questions we had, making the whole experience even better. We truly appreciated their hospitality and attention to detail. If you’re looking for a stress-free and enjoyable stay, this is the perfect place. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Bobbi J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Birdie house

Bathroom description is inaccurate- photo shoes removable shower head and there isn’t one. The pots and pans were not usable due to severe deterioration and I had to go out and get my own pan for the e week. There is only 4 bowls to eat from and there were 4 of us we had to wash dishes after each meal. The beds are worn out and also squeak really loud. The yard is torn up in the front as well. The outlets in the bathroom do not work for the hairdryer and there are only 2 prong outlets upstairs in the office - unable to plug in a computer. Disappointed
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ben E., Bettendorf, IA United States

Liked: Cleanliness

Surprisingly spacious and clean

Excellent location, "bigger on the inside" house. The only drawback is there's only one bathroom, but it wasn't an issue since I was only staying with one other person. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kaitlin S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great

Went really well!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Birdie

Lovely spot for a long weekend with family friends in Des Moines. It was just what we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Carla R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Went for girls weekend

Nice property However hard to have Movie weekend when the Only TV didn't work left after notifying host with no answer and finally got response after16 hours.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nice little property in a nice neighborhood. Great experience. We would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place to stay

Great location and neighborhood. House was very clean. Nice backyard. Plenty of supplies in the kitchen and bathroom. Overall was a very nice place to stay. Would definitely book here again. A couple of things that I might mention is there is not a railing for the steps to the entrance of the house and the front blinds on the bay window are a bit broken a one missing.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Braden L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katey Z.

Liked: Cleanliness

Thanks!

The home was as advertised, and communication was good. Would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Judy J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Location was good.

Comfortable home but needs to consider needs of larger groups using 4 bedrooms. Future considerations: Handrail for front door steps as steps are of varying depths. Better outdoor lighting for steps after dark. Larger coffee pot. Kleenex limited. Rubber grip pads in shower. Bed continues to be squeaky in main floor bedroom. Our guests were seniors who travel frequently and voiced these concerns about staying again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

James D., St Paul, MN

Liked: Cleanliness

Great family fun

Location was ideal for us for this trip to enjoy family. Inside well maintained and decorated. Outside needs a little TLC
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

John K., Cottage Grove

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice clean house

Nice quiet neighborhood easy walk to coffee shops. Comfortable beds,
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Danielle B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quick weekend trip

Worked perfect for our family. We have young children and it was nice to have the fenced in back yard and ample space for them to play. Neighborhood was ok. Good location for getting downtown quickly, close to restaurants. Minor issue with some water seeping up from the kitchen floor on our arrival, but owner was quick to respond.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roxanne M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Place

Very clean home in a beautiful historic neighborhood. Easy access to highway and interstate. I highly recommend this home and would stay here again myself.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

JOHN B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Loved this home!!

Amazing place close to all we needed in Des Moines! Great hosts !
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Nello-Angelo R.

Liked: Cleanliness

In Town for Iowa State Fair

Quiet neighborhood and clean house. A/C was welcomed and great hot water. Cozy kitchen, comfortable bed. Did need another shade in living room, a new bulb in the bedroom lamp, and TV was a puzzle. But overall a very enjoyable stay. In spite of ongoing street construction(s), easy to get to desired locations, close to grocery store.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

STEVE Y., clearwater florida

Liked: Cleanliness

Birdie house

This house is very nice and clean. Back yard needs some attention, but we did enjoy it alot, so did our little dogs. We spent alot of time out there. We had some beautiful days to enjoy the weather and just relax. Oh, and one thing we discovered was the cinnamon rolls at La Mie bakery. If you love cinnamon rolls, that's your place. We never did figure out the TV. I think we needed a firestick to get it to work. Overall, our stay was great!
Stayed 13 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deborah G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Des Moines Bungalow

Great place, responsive friendly owners. Great location fir anything you need and travel To Drake University. We will stay again! Down side in winter maybe that there is no garage - which is fine for a few days.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

2/10 Terrible

Stuart B.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Terrible Property Management

We did not stay because property was not easily accessible due to construction and lack of lighting to see where the house was located. Porch light was not turned on and address of property was not easily seen at night.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

william l., NEWTON CENTER

Liked: Cleanliness

Charming house

Centrally located, easy to use, full kitchen.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eric W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Clean, quiet house - just as advertised

Enjoyed a long weekend here - working part of the time and watching the Drake Relays. The house was lovely - updated and very clean - it looked just like the pictures. The neighborhood was quiet. Was nice to eat at the table on the back deck when it was nice out - limited table seating inside but didn’t affect us. Would stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katie Z.

Liked: Cleanliness

Second time staying, clean and cute

This is our second time staying at "Birdie" and it's really nicely maintained, even a few updates from our last stay. Always clean and cozy, love that dogs are welcome and the backyard was perfect for that. We got a little snow/frost during our stay and someone even came by to salt the driveway and walkway. WiFi signal could be a little stronger for streaming, but everything else is great.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marsha D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Best experience ever

This little house is charming, welcoming and has everything you need whether you are getting away for a romantic weekend or a family vacation. Very spacious inside even though it looks small from carbide. The fenced in back yard was wonderful for our dog to just relax in, plenty of parking and so quiet. Location is close to several restaurants, grocery stores and nightlife. We will definitely be staying there again when we return to Des Moines.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022