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A hallway with a 'WELCOME' sign, a bench, a small shelf with decorative items, and a door leading to another room.
A two-story house with a wooden staircase leading to a covered porch.
A living room with a television, a clock, a sofa, a coffee table, and a chair.
A living room with a sectional sofa, a coffee table, a chair, and a rug.
A bedroom with a bed, a dresser, a nightstand, a lamp, and two wall decorations.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym

Explore the area

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Des Moines, IA
  • Place, Merle Hay Mall
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Drake University
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Living History Farms
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Airport, Des Moines, IA (DSM-Des Moines Intl.)
    ‪21 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Des Moines

Located in Lovington, this vacation home is 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from Merle Hay Mall and within a 10-minute drive of Drake University. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a patio, and a sofa bed.
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What's nearby

  • Merle Hay Mall - 5 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • Drake University - 9 min drive - 4.6 miles
  • Des Moines MEPS - 9 min drive - 5.9 miles
  • Living History Farms - 10 min drive - 9.3 miles
  • Saylorville Lake - 11 min drive - 8.9 miles

Getting around

  • Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪7 Brew Coffee - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Clean & Cozy Family-Friendly Home Away From Home

Our living room has two very comfortable large leather couches, a plush chair that converts to a single bed, a 43” TV with Roku and fast internet. Our fully-stocked kitchen also has a dishwasher, a stackable washer/dryer, a retro table, & a small desk. The two bedrooms each have comfortable queen sized beds, a nightstand, and a dresser. No pets, smoking, or parties. We put a lot of time, effort, and love into this home and are committed to providing excellent service to all of our guests.

For your safety, we’ve installed outdoor security cameras at each entrance (and over by the garage). The security cameras have motion-detected flood lights that will come on at night.
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen and a patio, and there's space to spread out with 2 bedrooms. Guests can enjoy a TV and stay connected with free WiFi. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a sofa bed, and a coffee maker.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Basketball nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Security system
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

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

Rules

No animals. Due to the owner’s severe allergies and asthma, we can only allow documented service animals that are hypo-allergenic and non-shedding.
No Events / Parties, No Smoking/Vaping of any kind inside the house or near the doors. No outside shoes worn inside the house.

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

  • Note from host: Pack N Play available!

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 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 security system, 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
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 25

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock.

Frequently asked questions

What can I see around this vacation home?

This vacation home is situated in Lovington, close to Casey's Center, Merle Hay Mall, and Val Air Ballroom. You'll also find Buccaneer Arena and Waveland Municipal Golf Course within a short drive.

Is this vacation home associated with a casino?

No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at this vacation home?

No, there is no indoor pool at this vacation home.

Does this vacation home offer breakfast?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Will this vacation home allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at this vacation home.

How close is the airport from this vacation home?

The closest major airport to this vacation home is Des Moines International Airport (DSM), which is 23.5 mi away (32 minutes by car).

Clean & Cozy Family-Friendly Home Away From Home Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dale B.

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

Great place; wonderful host

All our needs were exceeded here and DeAnna is a wonderful host.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jill R.

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

Very clean

Enjoyed our stay
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Henry S.

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

Great place to stay!

I really enjoyed my stay in Des Moines. The house had everything I needed and Deanna was always a phone call away if I needed anything else. The neighborhood was quiet and the location was ideal and close to the stores and restaurants in the area. Thank you for such great hospitality!
Stayed 12 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cathy K.

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

Perfect Home for our trip

Communication was great. The house was clean and very clear instructions were given. Great place for our family to stay while attending the State Fair!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rob L.

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

Visiting Family

My husband and I traveled from Florida to visit family in the Des Moines Area. The home was very clean and the hostess was great. We would recommend this to anyone who wants a quiet, clean and safe location.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mary-Jane K.

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

Adorable house in Des Moines

Very comfortable and clean house. Nice quiet neighborhood.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lea B.

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

Worry free week

I think the description gave the house little credit. It was much nicer than I expected! The host was very accommodating and responsive. My family & I had a comfortable, worry free week.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Randall B.

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

Trip to lows

It was a very nice day house very nice and clean. The only thing I think you could use as a few more pots and pans in the kitchen.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023