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Spacious 4-bedroom house central to Des Moines near Drake Univ. Fenced yard

Vacation home in Des Moines with jetted bathtub

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Exterior
Living area
Outdoor dining
Living area

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathrooms

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Des Moines, IA
  • Place, Drake University
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Hoyt Sherman Place
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Des Moines Art Center
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Des Moines, IA (DSM-Des Moines Intl.)
    ‪11 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Des Moines

Located in Drake within a short walk of Drake University, this vacation home is within a mile (2 km) of Des Moines Community Playhouse. The vacation home includes conveniences like a jetted tub.
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What's nearby

  • Drake University - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Des Moines Community Playhouse - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Hoyt Sherman Place - 3 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Des Moines Art Center - 3 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • Salisbury House - 3 min drive - 2.0 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Drake Diner - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Habanero’s - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Hugo’s - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Chai - ‬12 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.

Spacious 4-bedroom house central to Des Moines near Drake Univ. Fenced yard

This beautiful 1920s home is full of character with original woodwork and hardwood floors newly refinished. It has 4 bedrooms upstairs with the full bath central to all of them.
2 king rooms, one queen room, one bunk room with 3 twins. Basement also has a sofa sleeper in the game room. Also a queen air mattress.
Game room has tv and infrared fireplace. Game table and chairs. Full sized air hockey table. Tabletop game consul with vintage street fighter video game.
Newly remodeled kitchen with a half bath off of it. New appliances. Fully stocked for all your needs.
Beautiful covered front porch with table and chairs and outdoor sofa. Back yard is fully fenced with 6 ft wood privacy fence. Very nice grill and patio table and sectional sofa seating. Swing set in back as well.
Right off I235 and 31st Street exit so close to everything in the Des Moines metro by Drake University.
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features 1.5 bathrooms and space to spread out with 4 bedrooms. The bathroom offers a jetted tub and hair dryers. Other standard amenities include a washing machine and an ironing board.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • One pet total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Gym

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)

Policies

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

  • This property welcomes pets
  • Dogs only
  • 1 total pets
  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Note from host: Strict extra fee if hair and or damage found

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 13
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated 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

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.
  • Parties and events (including family gatherings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 13.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector.

Frequently asked questions

What's there to do within easy reach of this vacation home?

This vacation home is situated in Drake within a short 19-minute walk of Des Moines Community Playhouse. You'll also find Casey's Center and Hoyt Sherman Place within a short drive.

Is parking available on site at this vacation home?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer parking.

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.

Are there hot tubs at Spacious 4-bedroom house central to Des Moines near Drake Univ. Fenced yard?

No, but all accommodations at this vacation home have jetted bathtubs.

Does this vacation home provide breakfast?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Will this vacation home allow pets to stay for free?

Although dogs can't stay for free, they are welcome at this vacation home.

Are there connecting rooms at this vacation home?

No, this vacation home doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

How far is the airport from this vacation home?

The closest major airport to this vacation home is Des Moines International Airport (DSM), which is 5.8 mi away (22 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies at Spacious 4-bedroom house central to Des Moines near Drake Univ. Fenced yard?

No, at Spacious 4-bedroom house central to Des Moines near Drake Univ. Fenced yard, there aren't any accommodations that list a balcony.

Reviews

Spacious 4-bedroom house central to Des Moines near Drake Univ. Fenced yard Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 6 out of 7 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 7 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 7 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Dan V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved your place RyanThanks for adding to a wonderful family get together
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laurinda H.

Liked: Cleanliness

What a Gem!

Lovely property with a nice back yard and a great front porch. Beds are comfortable and owners are responsive. Kitchen is well set up with new appliances. We used all four bedrooms and the sofa bed in the game room - all were great. Highly recommended - will hopefully visit again next time we're in Des Moines.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Mike P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katie H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Stay

Great location. Close to Drake. Clean home. Great space for our trip.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Thank you!!!

House was perfect. Everyone had a great time and Ryan was SUPER ACCOMMODATING. Couldn't have asked for better communication. Would recommend this stay to family and friends. Would love a 2nd shower.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Molly C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quick trip

Went for a quick overnight stay. Large house. Had everything you needed. Comfy beds. Nice/safe location. Very clean. Would recommend to others.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jodi J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Bachlorette Party Success

It was my daughter's bachlorette party and I had the task of booking a house to stay in for the girls. This house holds a lot of people and there was wonderful space. The house had so much character which was lovely to look at and experience. The area is in the Drake area but in a very nice, safe area that makes you feel comfortable. Owners were nice people. Highly suggest them for your large gathering needs. :)
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025