With a stay at this vacation home in Des Moines (Indianola Hills), you'll be a 4-minute drive from Wells Fargo Arena and 6 minutes from Drake University. .This family-friendly vacation home is 5 mi (8.1 km) from Iowa State Fairgrounds and 11.8 mi (19 km) from Adventureland.
Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 8 min drive
Restaurants
Starbucks - 3 min drive
Scornovacca's Ristorante - 3 min drive
Confluence Brewing Company - 2 min drive
El Bait Shop - 20 min walk
Angry Goldfish Pub And Eatery - 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.
Cozy & Stylish Single Family Home in Down Town DSM
Reconnect with friends and loved ones by a fireplace in a spacious stylish living room. This stylish interior includes a welcoming electric fireplace, a fully stocked kitchen, and a smart TV's. The exterior offers ample, easy accessible 2 parking spots and free street parkings with 2 connected patios are perfect for enjoying cup of coffee and nice BBQ dinner during Spring & Summer seasons The home features 5 bedrooms with all the amenities that will accommodate a big family or group of friends
Dogs allowed only. One Dog per booking, Must register your Dog please to avoid fine
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. A Smart television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a desk and a microwave.
This smoke-free vacation home features a playground.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.
Property manager
Veena Trinh
Property amenities
Internet
Available in the house: WiFi
Parking and transport
Parking on site
Kitchen
Coffee grinder
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Electric kettle
Hob
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Spices
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
4 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
2 bathrooms
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Living room
Separate dining area
Entertainment
Smart TV
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Outdoor furniture
Patio
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Work spaces
Desk
Desk chair
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
Pet friendly
Welcoming dogs only
2 pets total
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
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
Unit size: 1,700 square feet
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
Pets
Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
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
Long-term renters welcome
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 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
Cozy & Stylish Single Family Home in Down Town DSM Reviews
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 13 reviews
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Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 13 reviews
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9.2/10
Cleanliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Yuri N.
13 Apr 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Very welcoming
Quiet, nice neighborhood, home is cute and welcoming, would recommend for families!
Yuri N.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Daniel M.
10 Mar 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Our stay
Great place, close to everything
Daniel M.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Debra H.
31 Dec 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Christmas Getaway
This 6 night Christmas Getaway was perfect for our family. There was plenty of room for everyone and very comfortable. The kitchen is well stocked for our needs. The home is close to the airport and shopping. The host is very accommodating for our needs and communication with her was awesome. Looking forward to coming back next year.
Debra H.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024
8/10 Good
Billy F.
30 Nov 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
new matresses needed
great location upstairs beds matresses were not very comfortable. hair in the shower.
Billy F.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
Josey N.
14 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for us!
Great house and we enjoyed our stay! Would stay again!
Josey N.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Marla N.
30 June 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
8 Days away from home.
Stayed here during the National Junior High Rodeo. The accommodations were top notch. I have stayed in other VBRO’s. This is one of the cleanest and quietest ones I’ve been in. Location is close to Fairgrounds. Hoping to be back next year.
Marla N.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Ben E., Bettendorf, IA United States
5 June 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Spacious place for a great value
My friends and I stayed here for an event, and we found it to be clean, spacious, and welcoming. I would definitely stay here again if it made sense logistically.
Ben E.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Kellie S.
16 Apr 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Good place for a large group.
Great stay. Really enjoyed the deck in the morning. Big enough for all of us to have room and not be on top of each other. Needed a few more kitchen towels and/or paper towels, but it was great place for our work trip.
Kellie S.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024
8/10 Good
Alexa L.
3 Apr 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for a family
Clean, updated property with cute decor. Comfy beds and plenty of room for a family. Our kids (and their parents!) enjoyed having the entire upstairs space to themselves. Would recommend!
Alexa L.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024
8/10 Good
Jill G.
26 Nov 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Family vacation
Clean
Jill G.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
10/10 Excellent
Tonya P.
14 Nov 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
A perfect short term rental
For anyone booking with the expectation of getting a hotel like experience…please book a hotel. Hotels are great if you need a place to lay your head for a night. But, please do not ruin short-term rentals for those of us who deeply appreciate homeowners sharing their vacation and rental homes with other families.
L
We’ve rented private homes since before booking sites were a thing, and many of our favorite homeowners have restricted offering their homes because of unrealistic expectations of guests.
This property was perfect for our family to stay in while one of our kids competed at an event held at a hotel nearby. It was only 6 minutes from downtown and super conveniently located to everything we needed.
The 4 bedrooms upstairs connect/walk through, so that area is best suited for kids/family and not couples seeking privacy, however, it was perfect for our 4 college/high schoolers to each have their own space/bed. The lower level bath was separate from the main floor bedroom which allowed it to be utilized by anyone. Everything was clean and well stocked.
We stayed three nights and it still cost less than booking two hotel suites for only two nights where we wouldn’t have had the benefit of a full kitchen, free laundry, an outdoor space with fenced yard, or been allowed pets.
This was a perfect solution for our family. Thank you for opening your home and allowing us to be your guests.
Tonya P.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
10/10 Excellent
Carol P.
30 July 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Sibling Reunion
Just what we needed to reunite 6 siblings. Plenty of room to eat, drink, play cards, and talk & talk. Beds were very comfortable. Even though it was an older home the two bathrooms provided plenty of hot water for everyone’s morning showers which renewed us along with a cup of coffee on the deck to repeat the eating, drinking, card playing and talking! The host Veena was very courteous and welcoming. Great stay - would do it again.
Carol P.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
8/10 Good
Viri R.
9 July 2023
Awesome Stay
It was very easy to reach the property manager when need, and receive a quick response. The house was very spacious and had everything you might need. If we ever need to come to Iowa again we would definitely book here.