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Family-Friendly Des Moines Retreat w/ Patio!

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Fridge, microwave, stovetop, dishwasher
TV
3 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi
Exterior
Outdoor dining

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 7139 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Family-Friendly Des Moines Retreat w/ Patio!

Experience all that Des Moines has to offer with ease from this 3-bedroom, 1-bath vacation rental! Featuring 2 Smart TVs, a fully equipped kitchen, and in-unit laundry, this home offers all the comforts and conveniences needed for a stress-free and memorable stay. Hit the links at Waveland Golf Course or explore Des Moines Art Center, and if you're traveling with kids, Blank Park Zoo is less than 8 miles away. When night falls, head to Greenwood Lounge or Lefty’s for drinks and live music!

-- THE PROPERTY --

Central Location | Keyless Entry | WFH Friendly | 3.7 Mi to Downtown

Bedroom 1: Queen Bed | Bedroom 2: Queen Bed | Bedroom 3 (Loft): 3 Twin Beds

INDOOR LIVING: 2 Smart TVs, dining table, laptop workspace, board games, ceiling fans
OUTDOOR LIVING: Furnished porch, furnished patio, dining area, private yard
KITCHEN: Dishware/flatware, cooking basics, drip coffee maker, microwave, toaster
GENERAL: Free WiFi, central A/C & heating, linens/towels, iron/board, washer, dryer, trash bags, paper towels, hair dryer, complimentary toiletries
FAQ: Access only by stairs, 1st-floor bedrooms, 1 Ring doorbell camera (facing front entry)
PARKING: Driveway (1 vehicle), free street parking (first-come, first-served)

-- THE LOCATION --

LOCAL ATTRACTIONS: Waveland Golf Course (0.9 miles), Salisbury House (1.9 miles), Des Moines Art Center (2.0 miles), Pappajohn Sculpture Park (3.3 miles), Des Moines Science Center (4.2 miles), Iowa State Capitol (4.4 miles), Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden (4.8 miles), Des Moines Water Works Park (5.8 miles), Blank Park Zoo (7.9 miles)
OPT OUTSIDE: Drake Park (1.6 miles), Bill Riley Trail (2.3 miles), Chamberlain Park (2.3 miles), Greenwood Park (2.4 miles), Ashworth Pool (2.5 miles), Gray’s Lake & Water Works Park (3.3 miles)
BARS + LIVE MUSIC: Lefty’s Live Music (1.3 miles), Greenwood Lounge (1.6 miles), The Bartender’s Handshake (1.6 miles), G T (1.7 miles), Hoyt Sherman Place (2.6 miles), Gas Lamp (2.6 miles), Noce (3.2 miles)
AIRPORT: Des Moines International Airport (6.7 miles)

-- REST EASY WITH US --

Evolve makes it easy to find and book properties you'll never want to leave. You can relax knowing that our properties will always be ready for you and that we'll answer the phone 24/7. Even better, if anything is off about your stay, we'll make it right. You can count on our homes and our people to make you feel welcome — because we know what vacation means to you.

-- POLICIES --

- No smoking
- No pets allowed
- No events, parties, or large gatherings
- Must be at least 25 years old to book
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in
- NOTE: This property requires stairs to access, and while there are 2 bedrooms on the 1st floor, the remaining bedroom is on the 2nd floor and requires additional stairs to access
- NOTE: Your safety matters. This property features a Ring doorbell device with an exterior security camera facing the front outdoor entry. The camera does not look into any interior spaces. The camera actively records video when motion is detected by the device (including devices linked to the camera such as the alarm system’s motion detector) or when the video doorbell button is pressed

Property manager

Evolve

Languages

English, French, German, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Toaster
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Paper towels

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • TV
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Golf nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • Unit size: 1500 sq ft (139 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

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 not allowed

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 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

Property is also known as

479969

About the neighborhood

Map
Des Moines, Iowa

What's nearby

  • Drake University - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Hoyt Sherman Place - 5 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Val Air Ballroom - 5 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Wells Fargo Arena - 5 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Iowa Events Center - 5 min drive - 5.7 km

Getting around

  • Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Casey's - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Black Cat Ice Cream - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Drake Diner - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪8 Degrees Ice Cream & Boba - ‬18 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Family-Friendly Des Moines Retreat w/ Patio! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Family-Friendly Des Moines Retreat w/ Patio!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Family-Friendly Des Moines Retreat w/ Patio!?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Family-Friendly Des Moines Retreat w/ Patio! located?

Located in Drake, this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Drake University, Des Moines Community Playhouse, and Waveland Municipal Golf Course. Knapp Center and Des Moines Art Center are also within 2 mi (3 km).

Family-Friendly Des Moines Retreat w/ Patio! Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 17 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 17 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 17 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 17 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 17 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Amanda E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfortable stay
We were in town for a short time. This house was a comfortable place to stay with the family.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Damasio D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Second stay
Our favorite DSM place to stay! We visited in the summer and loved the place so much, we knew we wanted to book it the next time we were in Des Moines! Excellent property. Perfect location, perfect property!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandy H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Girls Weekend
We were a group of 6, the house worked great for us - were a little worried about only one bathroom, but it wasn’t an issue. Location was great and easy to access. We had a great time.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carrie F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet neighborhood, good location
This was a nice house in a quiet neighborhood. Great coffee shop and Hyvee within walking distance. Perfect for our family of 4.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Damasio D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location, quiet neighborhood
Beautiful property. Location was very quiet and perfect for our family. Shared driveway was hard to access due to neighbors’ many cars, but street parking was safe and convenient.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shannon S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute cozy house
Such a cute cozy house pictures don’t do it justice, bigger than expected. The kitchen had the essentials plus some. Perfect for families. Everything you need to be comfortable. Would definitely stay here again
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

2/10 Terrible

Kris M.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Not Clean
We were very excited when we arrived, the place is much bigger than in the pictures. However, the house was not clean. The beds were made, but the sheets were obviously dirty from the previous guests. There was hair and crumbs on the sheets. Next to the bed the previous guests had spilled coffee on the nightstand and the sticky coffee stains were still there. The shower was not cleaned after the previous guests, obvious hair that was not ours was all over the base of the shower floor. We are not picky people, but clean sheets is a pretty standard expectation.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brooke N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Super comfortable!
We found ourselves suddenly needing to stay an additional week in Des Moines, and snagged up this gem. The kids had fun on the upper floor, playing games and getting out energy. We - adults and kids - had a sleepover up there. So cozy. The kitchen is nicely stocked for preparing meals (pans, Tupperware, serving spoons, bowls). We were happy to have a greater range of dishes than the previous place we rented. Sadly we couldn’t get the gas grill working, but it wasn’t a problem. Overall, highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jaclyn B., Elkader

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house.
We booked the house kind of last minute. Communication was excellent. The house was clean and well stocked. It had everything you needed from towels to cook wear to bandaids. I had two quick messages to the host, and she responded immediately. We would stay there again!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Convenient location
We have stayed at this property twice as it is very near family in DesMoines. Property is exactly as pictured and very comfortable. Almost everything you need is provided. Also very close to Drake university and convenient to downtown DesMoines. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jason D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute cottage near Drake
We loved the beauty of this cute house and it was quite comfy. Emily has stocked it with everything one might need (thank you!). The family enjoyed our stay and it was so convenient to central Des Moines.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great home for family stay
Brought my family with two young kids to Des Moines to visit family. The home worked out well for our visit. The only thing worth noting for young children is there is no bathtub, just a shower (we made it work). The upstairs loft was a nice play area for the kids + cousins when hanging out.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Don P.

Liked: Cleanliness
A Great Stay
The house and process were great. It was awesome having access to the garage to store our bikes.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Trent M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean, comfortable house
House was neat and clean. Spacious and well stocked with all necessities. Cute and comfortable. Close to restaurants and grocery store. Quiet neighborhood.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Courtney M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Pictures don’t do it justice!
House is adorable with so much space. It’s even better in person compared to the pictures. Kitchen is well equipped, beds are comfortable and having coffee on the front porch was perfect. The entire neighborhood is a delight and we enjoyed taking a walk around the area. The 4 of us enjoyed our Girls Weekend very much. Side note: the owner was extremely sweet and helpful to us as well!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura and Darek L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Highly recommend!
We had a wonderful stay! The house is so beautiful and well stocked with everything you will need. We stayed with our 2 kids and it was very family friendly. The hosts were amazing, helped us immediately and answered all of our questions when we reached out. Can’t say enough about how kind they were. It’s really close to a grocery store, cute local coffee shop and lots of restaurants. We would highly recommend staying here and can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022