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Family-Friendly Des Moines Retreat w/ Patio!

Entire home in Des Moines, IA

7 guests·3 bedrooms·1 bathroom
5.0 · 3 reviews

Why you'll love this stay

Outdoor Living

Outdoor Living

Enjoy outdoor living with a furnished patio and private yard.

Location & Accessibility

Location & Accessibility

Central Des Moines location with easy access to downtown attractions.

Entertainment & Amenities

Entertainment & Amenities

Smart TVs and a cozy work area for guest convenience.

Property details

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 space
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)

Guest access
Guests will have access to the entire property via keyless entry

Other things to note
- No smoking
- No pets allowed
- No events, parties, or large gatherings
- 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

Sleeping arrangements

Bedroom 1

1 queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 queen Bed

Bedroom 3

3 single Beds

What’s included

  • Self check-in

    Self check-in

  • Free parking on premises

    Free parking on premises

  • Washer

    Washer

  • Dryer

    Dryer

  • Central air conditioning

    Central air conditioning

  • Central heating

    Central heating

  • Kitchen

    Kitchen

  • Wifi

    Wifi

Guest reviews

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Maylindy

Transferring to Drake

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July 2025

This was a great area to stay in. We were close to where we were moving our daughter into school. The area was quiet and we enjoyed the stay.

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Trent

Clean and comfortable

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July 2023

Clean, neat and well organized. All the necessities provided. Spacious, quiet and comfortable. Convenient to restaurants and grocery store.

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James

Wonderful stay!

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June 2023

This house is charming and beautifully kept. Everything you could need for a nice stay. In a quiet neighborhood but easy access to downtown. Highly recommend!

Know before you go

Self check-in

House rules

Check-in: 3:00pm

Checkout: 11:00am

No pets allowed

Min. age to rent: 18

No smoking

No parties

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