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Beautiful home minutes from downtown!

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A residential neighborhood with a house featuring a stone foundation, a sloped roof, and a front yard with a tree and a small garden.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a white stove, and a dining table with chairs.
A room with a foosball table, a bar area with a galaxy-themed mural, and a cityscape painting.
A single-story house with a front porch, a small attached garage, and a visible chimney.
A living room with a brown leather couch, a wooden coffee table, and a television. There is a staircase with a carpeted landing leading to a door labeled "GAMEROOM".

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 81477 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Des Moines, IA
  • Place, Fort Des Moines Museum
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Southridge Mall
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Blank Park Zoo
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, Des Moines, IA (DSM-Des Moines Intl.)
    ‪4 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Des Moines

This vacation home places you within a short walk of Fort Des Moines Museum and within a mile (2 km) of Southridge Mall. This vacation home welcomes guests with conveniences like laundry facilities.
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What's nearby

  • Fort Des Moines Museum - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Southridge Mall - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Blank Park Zoo - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Casey's Center - 9 min drive - 6.0 miles
  • Iowa State Fairgrounds - 15 min drive - 9.0 miles

Getting around

  • Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Culver's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Olive Garden - ‬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.

Beautiful home minutes from downtown!

Bring your family and friends to this great place with a ton of space for fun and relaxation! Including an arcade room! This home is located in a friendly neighborhood just minutes from the air port to include the downtown area. Surrounded by grocery stores, family function activity's, out door parks, Blank Park Zoo, golfing, restaurants, biking trails, exciting local bars and many more.
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features 2 bathrooms and space to spread out with 4 bedrooms. The vacation home also includes a washing machine.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • One pet total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 1,477 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

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

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets
  • Dogs and cats only
  • 1 total (50 lbs is the maximum weight per pet)
  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Note from host: For additional pets - small fee per day, per pet.

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether 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
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • 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.

Frequently asked questions

What can I see near this vacation home?

This vacation home is located in Des Moines, a short 16-minute walk from Blank Park Zoo and also 15 minutes on foot from Southridge Mall. You'll also find Principal Park and Des Moines Civic Center within a short drive.

How much does it cost to stay at Beautiful home minutes from downtown! ?

As of Aug 7, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Beautiful home minutes from downtown! on Aug 10, 2026 start from $273, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Will I be able to park at Beautiful home minutes from downtown! ?

No, there isn't parking available at the vacation home.

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 Beautiful home minutes from downtown! have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this vacation home.

Does this vacation home include breakfast service?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

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

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

Does Beautiful home minutes from downtown! have connecting rooms available?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this vacation home.

What is the closest airport to this vacation home?

The closest major airport to this vacation home is Des Moines International Airport (DSM), which is 2.8 mi away (13 minutes by car).

Can I book a room with a balcony at Beautiful home minutes from downtown! ?

No, there aren't any house at Beautiful home minutes from downtown! that offer a balcony.

Beautiful home minutes from downtown! Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 39 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 39 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 39 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 39 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 39 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Etta W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was very spacious and very, very clean. The beds are very comfortable. And had everything you needed and more.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Annie P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a great place to stay!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Salty T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place. Lots of room and had such a great time and memories. Would recommend if you are staying in Des Moines.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Carla S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The location was close to downtown which was helpful as we drove to the Caseys Center three days in a row. It was in a quiet neighborhood where we felt safe. The house was spacious and had everything we needed for our four night stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

William S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean house, comfortable beds, quiet neighborhood, good location
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nicole G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This house was clean, spacious and convenient.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mona J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This worked out great for us while we were in town for a wedding. Plenty of room for 4 of us and a dog!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very accomadating with lots of space. It was clean. Loved the decor.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Stephanie M.

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

Great for visiting family

Overall we had a nice time and would come back. It was convenient for visiting family without being in each other’s way.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Julie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in, communication

Good location

It was a great location and house was pretty nice
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Vicky M.

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

Lovely house

My family and I had a nice stay. The house was spot on to the description, and you can tell the host goes above and beyond to make guests feel comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Heather W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host was responsive to questions. House had cooking utensils, sheets and towels. Safe and quiet area. Game room was fun for the kids. 2 tv in the house to be able to watch separate things. The only downfall was all the beds were very uncomfortable either too hard of a mattress or could feel the springs through one of them.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rick P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very comfortable. Nice Location. Wanted to stay there again next year but it was already booked.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Loren S.

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

Family Night

In DM for a family wedding and this was a nice place to gather and have family time before the wedding.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Scott H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host was very responsive and quick to reply. The house was as advertised. We stayed one night for a concert. We were maybe 10 minutes from downtown. There are some restaurants and convenient stores close by.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lexey L.

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

Stayed here for our birthday

This house was exactly what the pictures looked like! The beds were extremely comfy and we had a blast! Contacting the host was easy and he responded quickly!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

del l.

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

State pool

Was everything and more that was listed. Will definitely stay here again. Highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brandon M.

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

Perfect for the whole family

We had such a great stay in this house. Very big and clean. The patio was such a great relaxing place that we got to sit out there and see squirrels. Laundry detergent and fabric softner available for us. Neighborhood was quiet, tv was easy to navigate. If we come back we will stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Pleasant stay

This house had everything we needed. The location was within 20 minutes of everything we needed and wanted to do. There’s plenty of room so you’re not on top of each other. The owner was responsive and friendly. We will stay here again when we need to see family.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Pamela B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house is great for a large family. Lot’s of room! The game room was awesome. I don’t think the cleaning lady is doing that great of a job. The deck outside definitely needs some cleaning and maintenance. The neighborhood was nice and quiet and in a good location.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Kathy H.

Liked: Communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness
Pleasant neighborhood, easy access to downtown. It was comfortable enough. This could be a phenomenal place with a little better housekeeping and attention to detail. It was very reasonably priced and I imagine a family would love the basement game room. The owner was responsive to text and email communication.Six lightbulbs were burned out. We had to scavenge bulbs and lamps from other rooms in order to have bedside lamps. I did not receive a welcome/instruction letter until after check-in time. I was able to get in because the address and door code was on the vrbo site. It was not as clean as I am used to seeing at other vrbo properties. There was lots of food crumbs in the kitchen drawers, the oven was dirty and the ceiling fans had visible dust build up on the blades. Only 1 kitchen towel and washcloth for a 3 night stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Lisa L.

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

Des Moines stay

Enough room for us, 6 adults and two small children. Would suggest a window covering for basement bedroom. House was clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Danielle J.

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

Spacious and comfortable

Nice 4 bedroom home in a quiet neighborhood. Short trip to downtown. Game room was a nice surprise. 2 living rooms upstairs with a well equipped kitchen. Nice deck on side of house to enjoy the fresh air.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Shawn M.

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

Great home in a nice neighborhood

What you see (in the pictures) is what you get. Very nice house where everyone was able to relax before and after a family wedding. Plenty of room and very clean. All the comforts of home in a nice neighborhood. We couldn’t find a coffee maker but they had a keurig that worked great.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rose D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Trash under downstairs bed & carpets a little dirty but very nice roomy place. Could use more cooking utensils. Neighbor across street was always outside yelling & swearing. Acted very intoxicated but he didn’t yell directly @ us.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025