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LUXURY GETAWAY! ARCADE, POOL TBL, PING PONG, HOT TUB, DECK! ACCESS TO POOLS!

Family-friendly vacation home in Waukee with a hot tub

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
5 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior
Outdoor dining
Interior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 234000 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Waukee, IA
  • Place, Hawthorne Center
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Ridge Pointe Park
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Des Moines Golf & Country Club
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Des Moines, IA (DSM-Des Moines Intl.)
    ‪20 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Waukee

This vacation home places you within a 10-minute stroll of Hawthorne Center and Hawthorne Plaza. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a fireplace, and a balcony.
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What's nearby

  • Hawthorne Center - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Hawthorne Plaza - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Ridge Pointe Park - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Trailside Dog Park - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Des Moines Golf & Country Club - 4 min drive - 1.6 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Blue Agave - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Casey's - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Barn Town Brewing - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Shirley's Bar & Grill - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers - ‬2 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.

LUXURY GETAWAY! ARCADE, POOL TBL, PING PONG, HOT TUB, DECK! ACCESS TO POOLS!

*OFERED BY PRECISION PROPERTIES*. “THE UNIVERSITY” is West DesMoines’ luxurious fun headquarters!

About the Property-
The University is your entertaining headquarters with over 4000 square feet of living space and more than ample parking (20 cars). This unique home sits on an acre of land right in West DesMoines/ Waukee area. Its location is pretty sweet, convenient to all the hot spots. Just a couple minutes to Hy-vee (large, beautiful grocery store), Jordan Creek mall and 6 other retail shopping centers, kid and teen fun spots like trampoline parks and entertainment arcade/restaurant complexes (SpareTime, Dave and Busters, Putts and Pins and The Operating Room), Smash Park, several golf courses, a plethora of restaurants pizza joints and steakhouses that rock... pretty much anything you want!
The main floor is open concept and features an executive chef's kitchen set up for entertaining. All the gear you need for cooking as well as the gadgets and appliances are in house. It also boasts a 6-burner VIKING gas range. Also, there are 4 bedrooms and access to the 40' deck with hot tub. The deck and back yard have plenty of seating, a dining table for 6, a grill, the hot tub, additional seating, a fire pit, a 2-person swing and more! Bike paths connecting you to Des Moines extensive trail system are minutes away as well.
The lower level is set up for fun! Ping pong, pool table, NFL Blitz (4-player), Golden Tee (4-player), NBA Jams (4-player) and darts are all at your disposal. There is also a huge sectional couch that seats 12, a bar with bar stools, and 75" tv for your viewing pleasure. We also offer some of the best of board and card games, Jenga, a 4-foot tall Connect Four, and Giant Yatzy! Not to mention another full kitchen and bar! BONUS-I OWN AN APT COMPLEX 12 MINUTES AWAY- At the Four Seasons Apartments in Des Moines Iowa- THERE, YOU CAN USE THE INDOOR POOL in the winter , OUTDOOR POOL in the summer AND TWO-LEVEL CLUBHOUSE WITH GYM, SAUNA, ANOTHER POOL TABLE, ETC.. The last pictures posted for this property show the indoor pool and the pics following that are of the clubhouse adjoining the pool. This is at no additional charge and its just 12 minutes away! Open 9am to 9m daily.
The University is my number one vacation rental. Once you stay you will see why! Hope to talk to you soon, I will gladly answer any questions you may have. ~Steven

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Note- We pay close attention to details! This includes decorating for holidays (as shown in the pics). (Those decorations are only up during the holidays)

Need special consideration to make your booking possible, please, reach out to us.
Don't hesitate and lose your dates, exact guest count can be adjusted later.
Discounts may be available on extra guest fees.

About Your Host-
I love to make people happy and that exactly what my properties are designed for. I'm a landlord by trade. I have apartment complexes and rental homes. Then six years ago I created my first vacation rental property, and it grew from there. I offer vacation rentals because it's fun! Making sure groups are set up to have a blast is a challenge that I find very rewarding. I take this seriously. Being a big kid at heart, I make it my mission to deliver the fun for kids- also being one who appreciates nice things, I deliver comfort and attention to detail for the adults. I truly desire for you to have the most fun and relaxation as possible, and with the fewest hassles as well. That is why we put in so much effort before you get there. We provide and offer many things that set us apart. Things like super comfy beds, awesome fluffy towels, mints, coffee, toothpaste and toothbrushes, luxurious body care products, personal care products, make-up removing towelettes, and others as well. I hope to get to take care of you and your crew soon! May you have and awesome trip wherever you stay...and may God bless you. Sincerely ~Steven
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen, 3 bathrooms, and a balcony. There's space to spread out with 5 bedrooms and a dining area. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a fireplace, and a coffee maker.

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Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo
  • Video games

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 pets total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Note from host: Only on back patios please.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Next to a golf course

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Boat
  • Table tennis
  • Water sports equipment
  • Golfing 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
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 4,000 square feet

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

Please pre-approve functions and get togethers over 20 people. ABSOLUTELY NO DJ PARTIES. WE WILL BE NOTIFIED. COPS AND REMOVAL SAME NIGHT CERTAIN.
Please preapprove functions and get togethers w/ extra guests. ABSOLUTELY NO DJ PARTIES. WE WILL BE NOTIFIED. COPS AND REMOVAL SAME NIGHT CERTAIN.

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets
  • 2 total (50 lbs is the maximum weight per pet)
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, guests can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Note from host: Pets need pre-approval please.

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
CAMERAS IN PLACE.HOUSE PARTIES EVICTED SAME NIGHT!

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Only on back patios please.

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, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 40
Note from host: CAMERAS IN PLACE.HOUSE PARTIES EVICTED SAME NIGHT!
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, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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: 3:00 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.
  • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
  • 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, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 40.
  • Note from host: CAMERAS IN PLACE.HOUSE PARTIES EVICTED SAME NIGHT!
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock.

Property is also known as

Entertain Style University Waukee
Entertain in Style at The University!
THE Team FUN Mecca! #1 Vacation Rental ON DES Moines AIR Bnb!

Frequently asked questions

What's there to see close to this vacation home?

This vacation home in Waukee is within a 10-minute walk of Hawthorne Center and Hawthorne Plaza. You'll also find Ridge Pointe Park and Lions Park less than a mile away.

Is parking available on site at this vacation home?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer parking.

Is this vacation home adjacent to a casino?

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

Will I find an indoor pool at this vacation home?

No, this vacation home doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is a hot tub.

Is LUXURY GETAWAY! ARCADE, POOL TBL, PING PONG, HOT TUB, DECK! ACCESS TO POOLS! a good place to stay for couples?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this vacation home include a fireplace, a kitchen, and a smart TV.

Does LUXURY GETAWAY! ARCADE, POOL TBL, PING PONG, HOT TUB, DECK! ACCESS TO POOLS! have a hot tub?

Yes, guests can enjoy a spa tub at this vacation home.

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

Are there connecting rooms at this vacation home?

No, there aren't connecting rooms 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 17.3 mi away (22 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies at LUXURY GETAWAY! ARCADE, POOL TBL, PING PONG, HOT TUB, DECK! ACCESS TO POOLS!?

Yes, every accommodation at LUXURY GETAWAY! ARCADE, POOL TBL, PING PONG, HOT TUB, DECK! ACCESS TO POOLS! comes with a balcony.

LUXURY GETAWAY! ARCADE, POOL TBL, PING PONG, HOT TUB, DECK! ACCESS TO POOLS! Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 59 out of 70 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 70 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 70 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 70 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 70 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Keri R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house for a weekend of family get togethers! Had something for all ages and was so well stocked with everything we could have needed!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dick K.

Liked: Cleanliness
This property was awesome for our family Christmas get-together. There were 23 of us, 19 sleeping there for 2 nights! There was plenty of room for the kids to have their own space, and for the adults to have theirs. So many fun things to do! It was clean. The kitchen was stocked with plenty of utensils and pans. We never left once we all go there! We plan to go again! Highly recommend for large gathering!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Veronica M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Super great, lots of space, host very responsive
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

John A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Home is in great location and has everything you need
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joan J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location, plenty of space for our group.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great spot with lots to do!!!! This house was perfect for our family get together.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

justin c.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great experience my kids loved it
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ben L., Minneapolis

Liked: Cleanliness
The place was perfect for our larger group of friends to have a reunion at. Matched the pictures and had plenty to keep us entertained for the weekend. Great place to stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tammy R.

Liked: Cleanliness
We arrived and easily checked in with the given code. House was clean and smelled great! Bathrooms were well stocked with toilet paper, towels/washcloths, shampoo/conditioner and body wash. Each bathroom also had extra items such as ear cleaners, toothbrushes, toothpaste, etc. Plenty of dishes and cooking items! Loved all the bedroom/sleeping space! We had 11 plus 3 toddlers. We brought a pack ‘n play. Basement is chilly, but lots of fun activities! We played pool, ping pong, arcade games, darts, and used the large ottomans for card games. We enjoyed the grill and hot tub with a large deck area. We stayed Monday through Saturday and enjoyed the ease of getting to the State Fair, Adventureland Park, and local stores & restaurants. Huge bonus having two sets washer and dryer in basement! Colby texted back the code for that locked area immediately.
Master bedroom. Comfortable bed!
Master bath shower. Nice bonus having shower items included.
Bonus converted bedroom at front of house. Pocket doors on one side and dark curtain on other side.
Bedroom with one bed.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great overnight for our team during a 2-day Camp

There was a lot of room to spread out. Three bathrooms was a big bonus. Had a great space in the living room for our team meeting, and everyone liked hanging out together in the spacious basement. Enjoyed breakfast all together, with plenty of seating. Nice to have Hy-Vee nearby to grab breakfast food.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Danielle D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Everything was perfect except the wifi was slow in most areas.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sue T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Christmas instead of gifts!

We had a fantastic time. Everyone loved the house. Couple things that could beupgraded; Get rid of one plastic chair on deck that a leg is like melted?, have lawn mowed, we bought some wasp killer for nest under deck, (left the remains of wasps on deck to see), secure the deck posts and one by hot tub, hot water by kitchen sink is crazy hot, couldn't find how to light top patio lights. Just helpful ideas, not being a "Karen". I would absolutely recommend this house with a lot of beautiful space, and entertainment! Thank you again. Sue..
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zachary P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christa M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ken - Melissa B., Stryker, OH

Liked: Cleanliness

3 night stay

This place was perfect for our family group of 7 adults and 3 children.Plenty of room to spread out. We could be upstairs and cook, eat and hang out or be chilling in the basement playing pool or watching a movie.Home and kitchen was well stocked and even included complimentary coffee! The two sets of washers and dryers for laundry in the basement is a great idea for larger groups!The owner was easy to contact and was very helpful. Apparently the previous guest may have lost or misplaced the key for access to the pool. But the owner quickly got us a new key.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chad T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house especially for a large group that wants to all hang out together for the night. Lots to do and nicely equipped. Our group wants to return again soon and stay at the same house! Highly recommend!!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Wedding Weekend

This was great for our extended family to stay. Plenty of room for everyone.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Tom P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect for family gatherings and graduations

Location and property were great. Game room was fun, especially when the weather was not the best. Everyone in our group liked the house.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

DeeDee

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Craig T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Waukee Stay

Good space and size for larger groups.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

John H.

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelli Z.

Liked: Cleanliness

Good times

Good
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Adam H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christy H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great family getaway

This property was perfect for our family christmas- plenty of things on the property for everyone to do, and close proximity to so many options for all ages
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025