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Modern Farmhouse in Uptown Ankeny District and right on High Trestle Trail

Ankeny vacation home with kitchen

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Outdoor dining
Interior
TV, fireplace, DVD player
3 bedrooms, memory foam beds, desk, iron/ironing board

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 81600 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Ankeny, IA
  • Place, Prairie Ridge Sports Complex
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Ankeny Art Center
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Des Moines Area Community College
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Des Moines, IA (DSM-Des Moines Intl.)
    ‪27 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Ankeny

In Ankeny .You'll find Sunset Park and Village Park within a 15-minute walk of this Ankeny vacation home. Prairie Ridge Sports Complex and Horizon Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Prairie Ridge Sports Complex - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Ankeny Stadium - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Ankeny Art Center - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Georgetown Park - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Des Moines Area Community College - 4 min drive - 1.8 miles

Getting around

  • Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Taco John's - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Trailside Tap - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬11 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.

Modern Farmhouse in Uptown Ankeny District and right on High Trestle Trail

This beautiful home has been renovated and has everything you need to have a lovely time with a group or family.

You'll love being able to walk to the vibrant, Uptown Ankeny District with rooftop bars restaurants, quaint shopping, the weekly farmer's market, and directly on the High Trestle Trail. Uptown Ankeny has so much to offer and you'll be close enough to walk.

All of the bedrooms have comfortable memory foam mattress and upgraded linens. We're kind of bed snobs, so that's to your benefit. Jetted tub in master bathroom with subway tiled walk in shower, double shower head, as well. Washer and Dryer included in the primary bedroom closet.

Primary bedroom has en-suite private bathroom with the jetted tub and shower. California King bed. Night stand and dressers are ready for your use. Double door entrance. There is also a full-sized fold out bed in the primary bedroom, which doubles as a couch.

The second bedroom has a king size bed. Third bedroom has a full sized, memory foam mattress, bed. We also have an additional full sized, Ikea, fold out bed on the main level. in the side family room. This serve as seating until it's easily opened up and folded out. Please request linens if you plan to use the fold out couches.

Kitchen has traditional ceramic and glass plates/bowls/glasses but also plastic plates, cups, bowls, and silver wear for the young ones. Coffee maker, microwave, toaster as well. The kitchen is well stocked.

Beautiful bamboo wood flooring throughout home. Nice collection of eclectic art and decor.

Within walking distance of ...

- Parks
- Farmers market in the summer on Saturdays
- Uptown Ankeny Restaurants, including a great pizza place, brewery, and bars, roof top deck bar.
- Hyvee grocery store
- Biking/ walking trails (High Trestle Trail).
- FireTrucker Brewery
- Unique shopping in walking distance.
-A great coffee/light breakfast shop:

A short drive to ...
- 2 amazing aquatic centers
- Just 15 minute drive to downtown Des Moines.
- Highway 35 is very close and convenient.

Here is some more information about the property itself...

- 3 Bedrooms (all upstairs), and 2.5 Bath (2 Full baths upstairs and half bath downstairs)

- Kitchen has high end granite with deep Blanco sink and stainless steel appliances. Brand new dishwasher.

- Beach Wood Bamboo flooring throughout entire home.

- LED can lighting throughout home. This lighting along with lots of windows for natural light makes this a very bright home.

- 9 foot ceilings in the lower floor with a vaulted living room about 16 feet.

- Professionally painted kitchen cabinets with lots of storage and pullout drawers in the pantry.

- All 3 bedrooms are upstairs and a good size.

- All bedrooms have dressers for your use.

- Upstairs Master bedroom has an over-sized walk-in closet with washer and dryer.

- Large composite deck with mature trees in backyard.

- Cherry trees in the driveway that provides tons of new fruit each summer. You're welcome to pick some if you happen to be staying during the right time for harvest.

- Oversized, extra deep private 2 car insulated garage.

- Fully fenced backyard with tall white vinyl privacy fencing.

-Dogs are welcome with $100 fee per stay.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Memory foam mattress
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2.5 private bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Fenced yard
  • Fully-fenced
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

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

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing nearby

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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Unit size: 1,600 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Access methods

Access code

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 3 (weight limit: 50 lbs per pet)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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 indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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 fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Modern Farmhouse in Uptown Ankeny District and right on High Trestle Trail to the airport?

This vacation home is 18.9 mi (33-min drive) away from the Des Moines International Airport (DSM) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Modern Farmhouse in Uptown Ankeny District and right on High Trestle Trail have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

Does Modern Farmhouse in Uptown Ankeny District and right on High Trestle Trail offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Modern Farmhouse in Uptown Ankeny District and right on High Trestle Trail?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home, but Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino (17-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Modern Farmhouse in Uptown Ankeny District and right on High Trestle Trail?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Modern Farmhouse in Uptown Ankeny District and right on High Trestle Trail?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Modern Farmhouse in Uptown Ankeny District and right on High Trestle Trail have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Modern Farmhouse in Uptown Ankeny District and right on High Trestle Trail have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Modern Farmhouse in Uptown Ankeny District and right on High Trestle Trail to downtown Ankeny?

This vacation home is 0.4 mi away from Ankeny.

Reviews

Modern Farmhouse in Uptown Ankeny District and right on High Trestle Trail Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 61 out of 75 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 75 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 75 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 75 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 75 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Todd G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean property in neat location. Communication was excellent and would stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lori T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house! It was in a great location and all of the beds had memory foam mattress that were so comfortable.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sue M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Location was convenient to some restaurants and small shops. The High Trestle Trail was close by and the neighborhood was quiet and felt very safe. The house met our needs very well and it was very clean. We would stay here again! Hopefully next time, the weatherwon't be so hot and we can use the deck.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Brian S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Christmas stay

The location is a definite plus with its close proximity to the bike trail and downtown Ankeny. The kitchen and bathrooms were updated and there was plenty of seating in the kitchen/living room area. The entry door was very difficult to get latched and its paper window coverings could use an upgrade. The property was not as advertised. When I reserved it, the listing stated there was a hot tub and two car garage available for the renters use. Upon arrival, there was no hot tub and the garage had been converted to office space, and I was not notified of this. Also, check-in time was 4:00 but the cleaners didn't leave until about 4:20.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erick B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

RL T., Joplin, MO

Liked: Cleanliness

Very clean and great location.

We enjoyed Uptown and the High Trestle Trail. The accommodations were perfect for our family reunion of 4 adults. We enjoyed sitting outside on the deck.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Ankeny Trailside

Perfect location for us. High Trestle Trail and the Uptown neighborhood right outside our door. Bikes, bites, beer. And a float down the Des Moines River to cap it off. Great summer getaway.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy Z.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place for our family vacation!!!

We had a lot of fun for our family of 6. The beds were awesome, very comfortable for a good nights sleep. The hot tub was great in the evenings. We did spend a little time figuring out the light switches. We loved the wide open area with the table and the living room area, made it nice for playing board games and having the tv on to watch so we were all together. We could have used another couch or more seating by the tv to watch movies together. It was a very nice neighborhood and the directions were very clear as to how to enter the house and the hot tub house. Great hosts!!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristi P., Stoughton, wi

Liked: Cleanliness

A great place with a great location for 4 women on a girls bike trip!

We had a great stay at this lovely property located mere steps from the high trestle trail! The owner Natalie was great to work with and very responsive to our questions.The house was clean with very nice furnishings, and a well stocked kitchen. Bedrooms were very comfortable, and we spent lots of time on the deck, and the big hot tub was great after a chilly rainy day of bikingThe AMP park was right next door with a summer weekly Thursday night band, food trucks, a little train for the kiddos, and on Saturday a farmers market. Uptown was minutes away on foot with restaurants and some boutique shopping too. Would stay again in a heartbeat!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Martin H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location but a little uncomfortable

Overall, the place is in a great location; Uptown Ankeny has a lot of nice little shops, cafes, breweries, and a lot of activities at the nearby "AMP". Ankeny itself is in a good position between Des Moines and Ames, so traveling to both is pretty easy to navigate. Another good point is that the hot tub is positively massive and well maintained. The place, however, needs a little bit of a love. When we checked in, we noticed a couple of lightbulbs out. However, by the end of the first day, we needed to wash dishes as the dishes there were in a bit of a need-to-be-cleaned condition. The dishwasher was broken, we learned, and during our stay was replaced with a brand new one. The owner was very communicative but it didn't change the fact that the dishwasher clearly had been broken a while. In addition, one of the stove knobs was broken and the dryer only worked on a "high" cycle due to pending maintenance issues. The part we regret the most is that there isn't a lot of comfortable lounging places in the house. There's not a good chair to just sit in and read a book, and the beds and couches all were a bit uncomfortable. It made our getaway a bit more difficult to do leisure activities with. Overall, it's a nice place in a great location that needs a little attention to bring it up to a great value for the trip. However, for any issues, the owner is right to it with text messages, so things get fixed and handled quickly.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful stay

The accommodations were great, just what we needed for our stay. Natalie and Aaron let us check in early which was a blessing and we had everything we needed for the duration of our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Riley G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome Place

Check in process was a little crazy but overall this is a awesome place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect mother-daughter getaway place

My 3 friends and our daughters really enjoyed our stay here! We did a lot of shopping at the outlet mall and indoor mall and came back in the evenings to enjoy time together hanging out in the hot tub and watching movies. Natalie was wonderfully responsive and helpful. Thanks so much for contributing to our fantastic weekend!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

6/10 Okay

Emma W.

Liked: Cleanliness

ISU Homecoming

Overall, the property was well-kept and served us well for our weekend trip. However, there were some hiccups in communication with the property manager and appropriate bedding for all guests. When we arrived at the property for check-in, the code that was provided to us did not work. We reached out to the property manager multiple times using the phone number they gave with no response. Ultimately, we reached out the Vrbo directly and they were able to provide the phone number of the co-owner of the property who was able to give us the correct code to unlock the door. Once inside, we realized that the two futons on the main level did not have any bedding. We had to reach out to the co-owner again who was finally able to get a hold of the property manager to tell us how to unlock the linen closet. We were able to find sheets for the futons, but no extra pillows or blankets so we had to share from the beds upstairs. While a slightly inconvenient start, the property is in a great location and all guests still thoroughly enjoyed the trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Howard N T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Iowa Wedding

Property is located in the uptown part of Ankeny, IA but only a 5 or 10 minute drive to all the new developments around including the TOAST wedding venue. The cute little downtown has a great pizza and ice cream place and a nice bar/restaurant with rooftop dining available. This is all next to an extensive trail system that goes thru the downtown so if you want to jog, walk, or bike you are all set. The property was as advertised and was very comfortable for our family (all adults) with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms upstairs and a half bathroom downstairs. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel I.

Liked: Cleanliness

Iowa visit

The house was perfect for our week with family. Had a wedding to go to and a reunion so we needed to make some food to take and share. This house was well stocked with cooking utensils so we were set! Only wish the hot tub had been a bit warmer.

10/10 Excellent

Anthony H., Montague, MI

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Location

Enjoyed our stay. Would like to visit the area again. Thank you for the memories!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gail M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Girl's Weekend

The house was amazing and has everything you need. The location is great, with several eating establishments, and a farmer's market within walking distance.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

JANE A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Graduation trip

This property is a real gem. It’s so clean and comfortable with just about everything you could need and expect in a vacation home. The location was better than we thought with the Ankeny Farmers Market on Saturday, and wonderful eatery’s & boutiques just around the corner. The owners are amazingly responsive to any and all of our requests and questions. Please don’t hesitate to rent this home, it made for a wonderful stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

kristine p.

Liked: Cleanliness

A great place to gather

We were 2 small families in town for Iowa State graduation/commencement. The house provided us with plenty of room to gather & socialize, was clean, centrally located between Ames for the commencement & Des Moines for the celebration dinner. We were able to enjoy the hot tub in small increments because we over heated in the enclosed room too quickly! It would be perfect in cold weather though. If we needed to be back in this area we wouldn't hesitate to stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debbie W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Visiting trip

Place was everything we expected and owners were very responsive to any needs. Would recommend to others and for sure stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Libby P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Weekend

We stayed here for Iowa State’s family weekend. Perfect spot for our family to gather and not too far from Ames to be able to spend plenty of time on campus.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amanda F.

Liked: Cleanliness

We had a friends weekend, relaxing! Great location!

This place has everything you need. The kitchen is very well equipped and the beds are extremely comfortable! The hot tub was a perfect addition! We would highly recommend this place for anyone!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Beth M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Family Reunion

We rented this space in snowy December and had a wonderful time! The giant hot tub was everyone’s favorite. We cooked happily in the well stocked kitchen and played board games, etc for 5 days. We would gladly rent this place again. There was one glitch: the wi-fi went out on day 3, but the owners responded quickly. It was a holiday weekend and we ended up not getting the internet back, but we didn’t miss it: we just went back to the hot tub!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Place

The pictures of the property are accurate. The place is welcoming, warm and very clean. The beds are comfortable, and the house is located in a nice quiet neighborhood.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022