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Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Interior
3 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets
Smart TV, books

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Parking available
  • Pet friendly
  • Dryer
  • Kitchen
  • Washer

Explore the area

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Des Moines, IA
  • Iowa State Fairgrounds
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Iowa State Capitol Building
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Wells Fargo Arena
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Des Moines, IA (DSM-Des Moines Intl.)
    ‪16 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Des Moines

Fairground stay.Your stay at this Fairground vacation home places you within 2 miles (3 km) of Iowa State Fairgrounds and Sky Glider East. Grand View Golf Course and Sleepy Hollow Sports Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Iowa State Fairgrounds - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Iowa State Capitol Building - 4 min drive - 2.6 miles
  • Wells Fargo Arena - 5 min drive - 3.5 miles
  • Iowa Events Center - 5 min drive - 3.5 miles
  • Principal Park - 6 min drive - 3.9 miles

Getting around

  • Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Dairy Zone - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Jersey Mike's Subs - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Kelly's Little Nipper - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Taco John's - ‬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.

Fun, group friendly house close to fair! Sleeps 8

Family, group & pet friendly-This place was designed with fun in mind!
From the twin-size porch swing to the games to the backyard hangout & playset.

2 blocks from the fair, Aldi’s 2 blocks away, easy to find, 3 miles to downtown, fully stocked kitchen, 4 beds & a couch.

We personally renovated this for the sole purpose of being an short term rental. Which means we put ALOT of thought into the details and maximizing space as well as opportunities for fun.

This is a cute space that we created with families/small groups in mind!

Kids are welcome, pets are welcome. We strive to provide you a place that feels homey, cozy, and cool.

Guest access
The entire house and spacious backyard are yours!

Other things to note
There is one bedroom (and couch) on the main level. The other 3 beds are downstairs. If this is a problem for you, please don’t book.

Property manager

Jessica

Languages

Croatian

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • 2 pets total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In the city center

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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 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

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 50 lbs per pet)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Note from host: Additional pet fee for more than 2

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 10
Note from host: Required prior approval Hosting an event: $75
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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. Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 10. Note from host: Required prior approval Hosting an event: $75 For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

Frequently asked questions

How close is Fun, group friendly house close to fair! Sleeps 8 to the airport?

This vacation home is 9.5 mi (29-min drive) away from the Des Moines International Airport (DSM) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Fun, group friendly house close to fair! Sleeps 8 have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

Does Fun, group friendly house close to fair! Sleeps 8 offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Fun, group friendly house close to fair! Sleeps 8?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home, but Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino (12-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Fun, group friendly house close to fair! Sleeps 8?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Fun, group friendly house close to fair! Sleeps 8?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Fun, group friendly house close to fair! Sleeps 8 have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Fun, group friendly house close to fair! Sleeps 8 have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Fun, group friendly house close to fair! Sleeps 8 to downtown Des Moines?

This vacation home is 2.9 mi away from Des Moines.

Fun, group friendly house close to fair! Sleeps 8 Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 13 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 13 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 13 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 13 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Trever D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Good place and owner

Had a great time staying in Des Moines. Host was very nice and fast responding!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victoria V.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect!

This is the cutest little house! It had everything we could possibly need. Backyard area is amazing and kept the kids entertained. House was clean and functional. Beds are comfortable! Awesome location!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

denice e.

Liked: Cleanliness

Loved the porch swing!

Loved the porch swing and even ordered one!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location and Great host

We had a wonderful stay! Jessica was a great host—very responsive and easy to communicate with. The property had plenty of space for our family of six and was in a fantastic location, just minutes from Wells Fargo Arena. Everything was as described, and the whole experience was smooth from start to finish. Highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

CLEMENTINE G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect for couples

Very clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leah S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great home to stay in

Our stay here was very cozy. The host was very kind as well.
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Irene H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cute cozy house

Great small house. Host was great!
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

michelle f.

Good enough

Grandchildren enjoyed their space downstairs and enjoyed our company upstairs!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Debra H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Review

Was weird that the steps to get to the basement are in the bathroom.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tammi S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay by the Fairgrounds

Property is absolutely perfect. So close to the fairgrounds and such a comfortable place. We will definitely be staying here again the next time we visit Iowa
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Annie B., Rochester, NY

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Time in Des Moines

My family loved this quaint little home. The main floor has one bedroom with a curtain for a door. The bed was very comfortable. I enjoyed starting my day and ending my day with a cup of coffee on the porch swing. My daughters (6 and 12) loved playing in the backyard and having their own area in the basement. Those beds were comfortable as well. They also enjoyed having their own TV with Netflix. I did see a prior comment mentioning the stairs. I know everyone is different, however, my husband and I are in our mid-40's and the stairs were fine. A little steeper than ours at home but this is an older home. The neighborhood is comprised of small older homes. We got a chance to meet the neighbors and they are very nice. The house is on a side street of a busier street but there was no road noise from inside the house and very little while on the porch. The location was central to everything we wanted to see and do. The owner was very responsive and even left a splash pad for my kids to play with due to the hot weather. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Stacey K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Not as it seems

The owner was very good at communicating and very helpful. House was not quite as it seemed in the description. Basement bedrooms did not have egress window (major fire hazard). Had to through the bathroom to get to the basement. Very dangerous stairs even for able bodied 20 somethings and kids. (The stairs were mentioned in the description but were worse than expected). Bed upstairs comfy but sat very,very low to the floor making it difficult to get out of. Outside play area was ok, had to buy camp chairs as those provided were ripped out and unuseable. Neighborhood was not exactly family friendly (got to see the police in action a few doors down). Very cute decor and very well stocked for any of your needs. Front porch swing is awesome.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rebekah s.

Liked: Cleanliness

Thank you

The place was perfectly decorated and created a very cozy environment that is literally just 3 miles from HyVee Center. The house is located close to restaurants and a grocery store which made it really nice. We enjoyed playing card games and relaxing in-between our wrestling event. Will definitely stay here again! Thank you!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022