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"The Hay Loft" - Hot Tub - Game Room - Fire Pit - Office - Family FUN

Family-friendly stay near Drake University

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Property grounds
A modern kitchen with a wooden dining table, black chairs, a central island, and a hanging light fixture.
A modern kitchen with a central island, a dining area, and a large wall clock.
A bedroom with two beds, a dresser, a window with curtains, and a staircase visible through the window.
A dining area with a wooden table, black chairs, a hanging light fixture, and a window with a view of greenery.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 142100 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Des Moines, IA
  • Place, Drake University
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Knapp Center
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, La Casa Cultural Center
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, Des Moines, IA (DSM-Des Moines Intl.)
    ‪13 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Des Moines

Heart of Des Moines.Within a 10-minute walk of this Drake vacation home, you'll find Drake University and Knapp Center. Broadlawns Medical Center and Hoyt Sherman Place are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Drake University - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Knapp Center - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Henry G. Harmon Fine Arts Center - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • La Casa Cultural Center - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Black Cultural Center - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

  • Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Drake Diner - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Freedom Blend Coffee - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Tommy's Hickman Pub - ‬13 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.

"The Hay Loft" - Hot Tub - Game Room - Fire Pit - Office - Family FUN

Centrally located to Downtown Des Moines, sits our fully remodeled, 5 bedroom, 2 bath home that can sleep 14 guests.

The Hay Loft offers privacy for your large group, yet it's also close to everything that Des Moines has to offer!

Our amenities include: spacious hot tub, fire-pit, grill, office space and a fully stocked kitchen. Fiber internet/WiFi + smart TVs in every room. Just a couple of blocks from Drake College, and within three miles of the Iowa Event Center and Wells Fargo Arena.

Our home is equipped with three (3) exterior cameras. This is for security only, we DO NOT monitor gathering spaces. #1: Located at the front deck, facing the door/street. #2: On the N side of the home, facing the street. #3: On the back of the home, facing the driveway.

For your stay, we provide a starter kit for essentials and toiletries:
- Shampoo/conditioner/body wash dispensers in each shower
- First couple days supply of coffee/k cups
- First few loads of dishwasher and clothes washer detergent pods

PLEASE NOTE:
After requesting your reservation, you will receive a notification to complete our Rental Agreement, confirming the terms and conditions of your stay at The Hay Loft - which you will be able to execute digitally.

Kitchen: Cooking utensils, salt/pepper/cooking spray, baking dishes, pots and pans, crock pot, toaster, blender, Keurig and a coffee maker (with coffee packs, teabags, creamer and sweetener to get you started).

Dining: Custom table with seating for 12 people (plus additional chairs if needed). Highchair available in the bedroom closet.

Living Room/Game Room: There is a large sectional, queen sleeper sofa, and a futon. The room has two, 65in smart Roku TVs and a Nintendo Wii

Bedrooms: There are five (5) bedrooms total. Three (3) are upstairs and two (2) downstairs. Two of the rooms have king beds, the others have queens. Every bedroom has a Roku smart TV.

Bathrooms: There are two (2) full bathrooms. Each bathroom has a tub/shower. One bathroom is upstairs and one downstairs.

Backyard: Large, privacy fenced yard. There is a grill, hot tub, fire pit, carpet ball game, outdoor table, and spacious driveway.

Laundry: Washer and dryer are included in your stay. The laundry room is located in the basement.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Video games

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Office

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 5 steps to reach entrance
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Gravel flooring in public areas
  • Handrails in stairways (36 inches high)
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city center

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Gym

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)

General

  • Recycling
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Unit size: 2,100 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

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 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.

Frequently asked questions

How close is "The Hay Loft" - Hot Tub - Game Room - Fire Pit - Office - Family FUN to the airport?

This vacation home is 6 mi (22-min drive) away from the Des Moines International Airport (DSM) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at "The Hay Loft" - Hot Tub - Game Room - Fire Pit - Office - Family FUN ?

As of Nov 12, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at "The Hay Loft" - Hot Tub - Game Room - Fire Pit - Office - Family FUN on Dec 6, 2026 start from $360, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does "The Hay Loft" - Hot Tub - Game Room - Fire Pit - Office - Family FUN have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

Does "The Hay Loft" - Hot Tub - Game Room - Fire Pit - Office - Family FUN offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at "The Hay Loft" - Hot Tub - Game Room - Fire Pit - Office - Family FUN ?

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 "The Hay Loft" - Hot Tub - Game Room - Fire Pit - Office - Family FUN ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at "The Hay Loft" - Hot Tub - Game Room - Fire Pit - Office - Family FUN ?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does "The Hay Loft" - Hot Tub - Game Room - Fire Pit - Office - Family FUN have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does "The Hay Loft" - Hot Tub - Game Room - Fire Pit - Office - Family FUN have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is "The Hay Loft" - Hot Tub - Game Room - Fire Pit - Office - Family FUN to downtown Des Moines?

This vacation home is 2.1 mi away from Des Moines.

"The Hay Loft" - Hot Tub - Game Room - Fire Pit - Office - Family FUN Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 28 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 28 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 28 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic location and amenities for the prefect drake relays trip!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome place to stay.

We enjoyed our stay here. It was super clean and the lay out was perfect. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice place to stay

The property was very nice. Great place for a group of people. Enjoyed the fire pit.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was perfect for our quick getaway. We had a group of teens and there was plenty to keep them entertained and the site was so cute and clean!! We look forward to staying here again!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was perfect and family friendly. It was clean and very updated.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place was amazing. Well stocked with kitchen items, linens, and toiletries. The place was thoughtfully laid out for family gatherings. Spaciousness for everyone….will definitely stay again. Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
For any events or activities at Drake University, this location is perfect. We rented it for my daughter‘s graduation from Drake and it was super convenient to walk to the Knapp center. The hosts are fantastic and the house is set up very nicely as a rental property. There are clear instructions everywhere. The house is very nice and has ample bedrooms for larger groups. I would highly recommend this property.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cousin/Aunt trip

We recently stayed at the Hay Loft on a cousins/Aunt trip. It was a wonderful place to stay. Very clean, fun and enjoyed it very much.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had an amazing stay! House is so clean and the hosts are what made it so great so communicative and even checked in to see if we needed anything. Such a great experience. The house was cute and had fun game room we enjoyed! The hot tub was awesome! We will be back! It was a great relaxing girls trip! They made check in and out so easy too. They gave great advice on local restaurants too!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Highly recommend!!!

This property was beautiful and very clean! Plenty of things to do outside and inside! We would stay here again😊
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Loft

The beds are extremely comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very beautiful home and very clean! House is equipped with lots of kitchen supplies!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect place for our trip back to Drake University

As an alum of Drake University I planned a trip back for the Drake Relays with some friends. The place was perfect. Great location near campus. Lots of parking, plenty of room in the house and nice outdoor spaces. We had a great time and my guests complimented the place. Very clean, lots of amenities. Terrific !
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Clean, Great Beds, Good Amenities

We enjoyed our stay! Number of bedrooms and all beds Q/K make this a great house for privacy and sleeping. Plenty of dishes, huge dining table with plenty of seating. Everything feels new. Hot tub was clean and enjoyable. Can’t think of a single thing to be improved.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
All the beds were very comfortable and linens were very clean. Nice assortment of games for evening family fun. We were busy, so never were able to use the hot tub or firepit, but they did look inviting! The rooms are spacious. You need to pull into the alley to access the parking, but plenty of parking available for 4-5 cars.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect

The house was clean and very beautiful. Had so many room and a big living space. We enjoyed it very much. Everything was perfect!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family, Adventureland vacation

We had a wonderful stay at this location for a family vacation at Adventureland in Altoona. It was spacious enough for 8 adults and three grandchildren. We especially enjoyed the arcade, and Wii and all of the board games. The outdoor space was wonderful as well. The kids played “carpet ball” for hours, and we enjoyed the outdoor fire pit with the chairs around it. Great memories were made! Thank you Matt and Mariah.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Sisters trip

Very enjoyable stay for five 60-72 year old sisters. Extremely clean and a bedroom for each of us! Clean and plenty of linens in each bathroom. We enjoyed the fire ring and hot tub and taught the sisters carpet pool which was fun to see as I have enjoyed it in campgrounds we’ve stayed in. Nice to be able to cook breakfast as all necessary kitchen items were available in the cabinets. Good central location to all venues we were interested in visiting. Would recommend to others highly.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Only problem we had was very bad tasting water out of refrigerator and ice maker in frig did not work. Ice cubes we did manually came with bad flavor in our drinks. Otherwise all good.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This house was ideal for our group of 12. There were plenty of bedrooms with comfortable beds and soft sheets. The kitchen was well-stocked. Important information was clearly posted throughout the house. Checking in and out was among the easiest experiences we've ever had It's very clean and well maintained. If we need to stay in Des Moines again, we will definitely try to stay here or at one of their other properties.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was super clean and we had 8 adults and 4 kids and had plenty of room. Nice big table to eat together and a nice space downstairs to hangout together in the evenings. They had a yard game and hot tub by the fireplace for us to hangout in the yard in the evening as well. Pretty well everything we wanted to do was within 10-20 minutes. Kitchen had all the things we needed to cook meals but the ice maker in the fridge was broke but had ice trays so wasn't a huge deal. Washer and dryer was also nice to wash clothes before getting home.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed the time we spent there. Mostly during the days we were gone, but enjoyed spending the evenings playing cards and games. Seemed like a quiet neighborhood and we took several walks. Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The place was clean and we highly recommend this residence. Great location and the host was very attentive. Thank u Matt & Mariah!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026