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The Gathering House — Hot Tub in Des Moines, IA

House in Des Moines, IA

10 guests·4 bedrooms·2 bathrooms

Why you'll love this stay

Outdoor Living

Outdoor Living

Soak in a private year-round hot tub in the fenced yard.

Entertainment & Amenities

Entertainment & Amenities

Arcade attic and board games provide playful downtime for all.

Location & Accessibility

Location & Accessibility

Effortless arrivals with smart lock and convenient garage parking.

Property details

The Gathering House is a 4-bedroom Des Moines vacation rental with private hot tub, vintage arcade attic, and fenced yard for pets. The upgraded historic home sleeps 10 across a king bed, 3 queen beds, and 2 twin beds in a finished attic bonus room. Located 3 minutes from Ingersoll Avenue — Des Moines' top restaurant corridor — and 4 minutes from Drake University. Pet-friendly with a fully fenced yard, 200 Mbps WiFi, home gym, Sonos sound system, and 2-car garage. Listed with @BookTraverse Pets: Allowed (maximum 1). Smoking: Not allowed. Events: Not allowed. Suitable for: children and infants This fully upgraded historic home in Des Moines features a private hot tub, vintage arcade attic, fenced yard for pets, and 4 bedrooms plus a bonus attic room sleeping 10 guests total. Located 3 minutes from Ingersoll Avenue — Des Moines' top restaurant and bar corridor — the property is ideal for family gatherings, friend reunions, Drake University events, and Iowa group travel. Listed with @BookTraverse The private hot tub is heated year-round and exclusively for your group. The main-floor living room features a stone fireplace, Sonos sound system, and 55-inch Smart TV. A sunroom office with standing desk, free weights, and 200 Mbps WiFi supports remote work. The finished attic is a dedicated entertainment space: a vintage Pac-Man arcade cabinet, board games, lounge seating, and 2 twin beds under cedar-plank ceilings. The attic is a consistent highlight in guest reviews, especially for families with children. ➔ Bedroom 1 (Main Floor): King bed, en-suite bathroom, Smart TV ➔ Bedroom 2 (Upper): Queen bed, Smart TV ➔ Bedroom 3 (Upper): Queen bed, Smart TV ➔ Bedroom 4 (Upper): Queen bed, Smart TV ➔ Bonus Room (Finished Attic): 2 Twin beds, Pac-Man arcade, board games, Smart TV ➔ Kitchen: Fully stocked with stainless steel appliances, cookware, utensils, and spices. Dining table seats 10 — open-plan into the kitchen for group meals. ➔ Outdoor: Private hot tub, propane grill, patio seating, fully fenced backyard with inside gate latch. Up to 2 pets welcome (fee details via digital guidebook). What this home does well: — Hot tub + arcade attic + fenced yard — entertainment for every age group under one roof — Sleeps 10 across 5 sleeping areas — nobody shares a bed unless they want to — 3 min to Ingersoll Ave (DSM's best restaurants and bars) What to know before booking: — Two sets of open stairs without gates — worth noting if traveling with toddlers — Street is residential and quiet — Ingersoll Ave restaurants are a 3-min drive 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 fees and other special requests/upgraded services we offer. To protect your stay, you'll choose one of two options during online check-in: a $250 refundable security deposit (a temporary card hold, released after checkout) or a small damage waiver ($10/night, max $80). The entire house is yours — all 4 bedrooms, the finished attic bonus room, the fenced backyard, hot tub, and 2-car garage. Self check-in: Smart lock on the front door — your unique code is sent via the digital guidebook link emailed after booking. No key exchange, no waiting. Parking: 2-car garage included. Additional street parking available on the block. Backyard: Fully fenced and private. Gate latch is on the inside — secure for dogs. Not accessible: Utility/storage areas in the basement. We respond within an hour and are always reachable through the booking platform or the digital guidebook. The level of interaction is up to you — we're available if you need us, invisible if you don't. The Gathering House sits in one of Des Moines' most walkable residential neighborhoods — quiet streets with mature trees, a nearby playground, and a bakery within walking distance. Ingersoll Avenue, the city's top restaurant corridor, is a 3-minute drive with over a dozen restaurants and bars. Drake University is 4 minutes away — ideal for game weekends and campus events. The Des Moines Civic Center (concerts, Broadway shows) is 7 minutes. Iowa State Capitol, the Des Moines Farmers Market (May–October Saturdays), and Gray's Lake are all within 10 minutes. Des Moines International Airport (DSM) is a 16-minute drive. License: RENT - 2023-006528 Check-in: After 4:00 PM | Checkout: Before 10:00 AM Max guests: 10 Pets: 2 pets max, ($50) Fee details provided via digital guidebook link after booking. No smoking inside the house. Ashtray provided in the backyard. Toddler note: Two sets of open stairs without gates — worth noting if traveling with very young children. Guidebook: You'll receive an email after booking with a link to the digital guidebook. Check-in codes and pet details are handled there. Message us through the platform if it doesn't arrive within a few hours.

Sleeping arrangements

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed

What’s included

  • Parking

    Parking

  • Hot tub

    Hot tub

  • Washer

    Washer

  • Dryer

    Dryer

  • Air conditioning

    Air conditioning

  • Heating

    Heating

  • Kitchen

    Kitchen

  • Wi-Fi

    Wi-Fi

Guest reviews

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Sarah

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August 2026

This was a wonderful home. It was spacious, the beds were comfortable and Alex was flexible on check in time as well. Loved the hot tub too.

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Angela

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August 2026

Alex was very responsive to my questions. The location was fantastic. Only 5-15 minutes away from all the activities we did, which was great. The neighborhood seemed quiet and peaceful. The beds were comfortable. The hot tub was a great amenity. The only issues were that the dishwasher had leaked before we got there and the rug was wet. I messaged Alex about it and he said there would be someone to check it out after we left. No problem. A few dishes were dirty with greasiness and egg that were in the cabinet. We ran the dishwasher and it seemed okay to use. The floor in the kitchen and staircase to the basement had a few nails that had worked their way out, so they could be hammered in. The upstairs bonus room smelled pretty musty, so an air purifier might be helpful. It was an older house, so these things will happen. Just things we noticed. All in all, it was a pleasant, very roomy place. We also enjoyed the arcade game and a few of the board games.

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Madison

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July 2026

The space was perfect for what we needed and loved that it was dog friendly. Located in a great neighbor to walk my dog and the yard was perfect for potty breaks. The beds were really uncomfortable (in my opinion) and the upstairs shower floor was a little uneasy. Other than that the hosts were super communicative our whole trip and made everything so easy.

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Kelli

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July 2026

Great location. We loved that there were black out curtains in the primary. The kitchen was well stocked, and the neighborhood was walkable.

Know before you go

House rules

Check-in: 4:00pm

Checkout: 10:00am

Pets allowed

No smoking

No parties

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