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Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Outdoor dining
TV, fireplace, offices
Interior

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 102178 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Pet friendly
  • Hot Tub
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor Space

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

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About the neighborhood

Des Moines

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

  • Drake University - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Des Moines Art Center - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Iowa Events Center - 4 min drive - 2.8 miles
  • Hoyt Sherman Place - 4 min drive - 2.2 miles
  • Casey's Center - 4 min drive - 3.1 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Hugo’s - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Habanero’s - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Waveland Cafe - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Ted's Coney Island - ‬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.

Hot Tub, Fenced Yard, Games, Office/Gym + Pets Ok!

Summary:
Welcome to your spacious Des Moines retreat, ideal for up to 10 guests. This charming 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath home features hardwood floors, cozy living areas with modern and historical touches, and an open kitchen/dining area perfect for gathering. The primary suite includes a private bath, while a finished attic offers twin beds, vintage arcade games, and a versatile office/mini-gym. Outside, enjoy the hot tub, fenced yard, gas grill, yard games, and 2-car garage for ultimate convenience.

The Space:
Managed by @TraverseHospitality
◐ Hot tub
◐ Propane Grill
◐ Office/Mini-Gym
◐ Pets Ok >> Fenced in Yard
◐ Sonos Sound System
◐ Fully equipped kitchen
◐ Electric Fireplace + Large TV + Lounge Area
◐ Sleeps 10
◐ Fast Internet (200+ mbps)
◐Vintage Arcade console + many boardgames

3 mins ➔ Ingersoll (Best Restaurants & Bars in DSM)
4 mins ➔ Drake University
7 mins ➔ DSM Civic Center
8 mins ➔ Iowa State Capital
8 mins ➔ DSM Farmer's Market
9 mins ➔ Grey's Lake
16 mins ➔ Des Moines Airport (DSM)

➔ Bedrooms
Bedroom 1: King Bed w/ en-suite bathroom, Smart TV
Bedroom 2: Queen Bed, Smart TV
Bedroom 3: Queen Bed, Smart TV
Bedroom 4: Queen Bed, Smart TV
Bonus Room (Finished Attic): 2 Twin Beds, Vintage Arcade Games, Smart TV

Guest Access:
Guests will have access to the entire house & large fenced in backyard.
Please note if you are bringing toddlers, there are two sets of open stairs with no gates.

Please Note: We do utilize a weblink outside the platform that directs guests to our guidebook. You will receive an email with this link. This is the ONLY way guests can access check-in information, and facilitates the collection of pet fees and other special requests/upgraded services we offer.

The Neighborhood:
There is a vibrant neighborhood surrounding our home! This area boasts an array of exciting bars and restaurants, as well as numerous walkable attractions. Located near Drake University, our Airbnb offers convenient access to the campus and its many amenities. From the eclectic East Village to the charming Beaverdale neighborhood, you'll have plenty of areas to explore during your stay. Don't miss out on the fantastic shopping and dining options at nearby Ingersoll Avenue, or take a stroll through Greenwood Park. Book now and experience all that Des Moines has to offer!

Getting Around:
We recommend bringing your own car to get around as there are very few public transportation options.

Other Things to Note:
Permit Number - RENT-2023-006528
Pets are allowed. There is an additional pet fee of $50 if you are bringing a pet (2 pets max).

No Smoking of any kind inside the house. Ashtray will be provided in the backyard.

Interaction with Guests:
We like to give our guests complete privacy to enjoy the home, but we're just a text or phone call away!

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Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Gas grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Office

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Gym

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
  • Unit size: 2,178 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Note from host: Charge may apply

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Hot Tub, Fenced Yard, Games, Office/Gym + Pets Ok! to the airport?

This vacation home is 7.2 mi (26-min drive) away from the Des Moines International Airport (DSM) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Hot Tub, Fenced Yard, Games, Office/Gym + Pets Ok! have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

Does Hot Tub, Fenced Yard, Games, Office/Gym + Pets Ok! offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Hot Tub, Fenced Yard, Games, Office/Gym + Pets Ok!?

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 Hot Tub, Fenced Yard, Games, Office/Gym + Pets Ok!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Hot Tub, Fenced Yard, Games, Office/Gym + Pets Ok!?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Hot Tub, Fenced Yard, Games, Office/Gym + Pets Ok! have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Hot Tub, Fenced Yard, Games, Office/Gym + Pets Ok! have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Hot Tub, Fenced Yard, Games, Office/Gym + Pets Ok! to downtown Des Moines?

This vacation home is 2.8 mi away from Des Moines.

Hot Tub, Fenced Yard, Games, Office/Gym + Pets Ok! Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 31 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 31 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 31 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 31 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 31 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ashley M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed for a bachelorette party. It was perfect for us! Plenty of space for everyone to sleep and hang out. The hot tub was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheila G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice, Clean, Great Location

Nice, clean property with lots of space. Conveniently located, a very short distance from city of Des Moines. Papa John's Pizza and a gas/convenience store is within walking distance. The hot tub was great, well maintained.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful oroperty
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nate W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Bill O.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cycling trip

Inside was great. Great location
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carrie M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Kids absolutely loved it

Very pretty older home. Hot tub was perfect temp, and kids loved the upstairs game room!Unfortunately, my arthritis did not agree with the stairs. Not Handicap accessible at all, and maybe mark the low ceiling in the Regular staircase. My six foot daughter hit her head a couple times.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

alexandra S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Weekend Get Away

this was a grwat place to stay. Out of the hustle and bustle but close enough to restraunts and entertainment. house was clean and well supplied.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Tracy S., Saint Joseph, MO

Liked: Cleanliness

Comfortable and enjoyable home away from home

We had a great stay and really enjoyed our time staying in this DSM house. I love homes that allow us to bring our fur-babies. It’s a nice house with an interesting layout but not so perfect that I’m scared to live in it especially with my dogs. We had everything we needed and then some. The hot tub was very relaxing. Warning: every bedroom has stairs. This home is only for those capable of climbing somewhat steep stairs. If you can do that, you’re good. The kitchen is well equipped. The skillets weren’t in the best shape, but I scrubbed one a little cleaner to use—that’s more on whoever used it last. There are some loose knobs/quirky doors/dead battery in the candle remote/light bulbs out, but those are only very minor things. We appreciated the owner plowing the front porch/stairs/back patio and sidewalks when it snowed. Communication was great. I’d stay here again for sure. For me personally this is 5 stars because I don’t want to live in a perfect house that I’d be scared to relax and live in, but for others you’d probably consider it 4 stars that with just a little minor maintenance would make it 5.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pam L., Stilwell, KS

Liked: Cleanliness

Roomy Comfort

This property was the best VRBO we've ever stayed at.so far.We came to town for the holidays and found the house comfortable, with plenty of room to relax between gatherings. Every bedroom has a TV, plenty of pillows, room for your things, and a comfortable bed. The only drawback to the house was the stairs. There are stairs everywhere. We will definitely book this house again. As long as no one is on crutches.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Shellie V.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Christmas

Overall was good stay. Only complaint was the beds were really hard.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anna M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great house for family, pets and kids

My family has stayed at a lot of VRBOs. Many of them were awful. This is one of the cleanest, most thoughtful homes we've stayed in. While my kids are 7 and 9, now, I know this would have been a great stay if the were babies or toddlers. There is a high chair, baby tub, pack and play, and several gates.It's INCREDIBLY clean. There are no tchotchkis that kids or pets could get into. We brought our dog, who still gets into everything, and it was really easy to have him there as there were no knick-knacksHad the weather been warm, we would have utilized the fenced in outside area.The neighborhood is very cute and we could walk to the grocery store and some places for food. As a mom I appreciate that there was a washer and dryer (though we didn't use it), dishwasher, and a few games to play.We had a few questions during our stay and we got responses incredibly fast. We had a lovely time and will absolutely book this place again when we go back to that area.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janet W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely stay in Des Moines

Easy check-in and access. Great neighborhood. Plenty of parking. Lovely accommodations. Loads of space. Fun extras like fireplace and hot tub. Perfect for our lady’s weekend. 10/10. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

DeeDee

Liked: Cleanliness

Great in town get away!

We loved the environment! Great place for our business meeting and our theater troupe to meet! Would be great for a family song though too!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebekah O.

Liked: Cleanliness

Little getaway to Adventureland

Check-in process was easy. The host was very accommodating letting us drop off personal items before check-in home is clean! And provided lots entertainment everybody of all ages to do
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Shannon N.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Nice house..but needed better cleaning

House was in a great location for our needs; however, was not clean. Found a bag of trash in one of the bedside tables, couple of the bathroom cans had not been emptied and there was nasty dirty dishes in the dishwasher. Also for a place that can accommodate 10 people the fact that there was literally 4 wash clothes was a bit odd. The photos matched fairly well although be warned the bedroom with the two twin beds are through a closet on the middle floor
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

PATRICIA T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Zoo trip

We came to Des Moines to go to the Blank Park Zoo and Science Center. The house fit us well. A little high in price but made our trip very enjoyable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great central location!

We loved our stay in Des Moines. We brought our kids to go to Adventureland and explore in DM. This place was perfect for us. Very clean, very easy location to get to wherever you need to go. Owners are wonderful at communication. Would definitely stay here again!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beth M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Des moines

It was great.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandy Y., Naperville, Illinois

Liked: Cleanliness

parent visit

We had a lovely visit to Des Moines with my son and his fiance. The house was well situated to all the fun breweries and restaurants and parks in the area. The biggest plus were the most comfortable mattresses! I love a firm mattress and these were fantastic.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandi M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Stay

Amazing
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

BRYAN H., LONG PRAIRIE, MN

Liked: Cleanliness

Easy access

This house is very suitable for several persons to stay. Hosts are easy to communicate wth. I recommend it.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

2/10 Terrible

Roland W., Grantham

Poor Communication Spoiled Our Golden Wedding Anniversary

First this Host Does not communicate ,Not even a Help Tel Number in the House. They changed Check_in Process I think so Guests cannot get in early, you cannot get their app to work until the Hour & day of check_in ,we had to sit on the door step for over 15 mins until dead on 4pm. most of their emails are from Virtual people IE a computer,The House has Hazards like loose air con metal covers in the floors ,a Hand rail to the lower TV room loose and with a long rusty screw sticking out at the bottom, they showed no interest, we have in been treated this way in 40years of travel abroad. On a personal note if you want a good vacation with a good Host then Stay away from High Rocky Homes, we contacted VRBO for help they gave us 2 numbers to call High rocky Homes 1 just rang (No Answer Machine and the other just rang off ,STAY AWAY from this Host they treated us with total dissrespect Roland
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura S., Des Moines, IA

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location and place to stay while in Des Moines

The property was clean and well maintained. We were super close to everything and will definitely stay there again!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Peggy C.

Liked: Cleanliness

It was a perfect location.

We had a fabulous time. Used the hot tub a couple times that was an extra bonus. All the bedrooms were perfect. The bathroom upstairs could use a little fixing... The shower sounds like the floor will fall out it cracks horribly. The sink did not have a drain stopper therefore if you dropped anything it would go right down the drain. When you run the water its very loud can hear it in all the bedrooms. Still we had a wonderful time...
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023