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Modern Farmhouse in Uptown Ankeny District and right on High Trestle Trail

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
TV, fireplace, DVD player
Outdoor dining
Combined shower/tub, jetted tub, hair dryer, towels
3 bedrooms, memory foam beds, desk, iron/ironing board

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8149 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Outdoor Space
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

About this property

Entire place

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

Modern Farmhouse in Uptown Ankeny District and right on High Trestle Trail

This beautiful home has been renovated and has everything you need to have a lovely time with a group or family.

You'll love being able to walk to the vibrant, Uptown Ankeny District with rooftop bars restaurants, quaint shopping, the weekly farmer's market, and directly on the High Trestle Trail. Uptown Ankeny has so much to offer and you'll be close enough to walk.

All of the bedrooms have comfortable memory foam mattress and upgraded linens. We're kind of bed snobs, so that's to your benefit. Jetted tub in master bathroom with subway tiled walk in shower, double shower head, as well. Washer and Dryer included in the primary bedroom closet.

Primary bedroom has en-suite private bathroom with the jetted tub and shower. California King bed. Night stand and dressers are ready for your use. Double door entrance. There is also a full-sized fold out bed in the primary bedroom, which doubles as a couch.

The second bedroom has a king size bed. Third bedroom has a full sized, memory foam mattress, bed. We also have an additional full sized, Ikea, fold out bed on the main level. in the side family room. This serve as seating until it's easily opened up and folded out. Please request linens if you plan to use the fold out couches.

Kitchen has traditional ceramic and glass plates/bowls/glasses but also plastic plates, cups, bowls, and silver wear for the young ones. Coffee maker, microwave, toaster as well. The kitchen is well stocked.

Beautiful bamboo wood flooring throughout home. Nice collection of eclectic art and decor.

Within walking distance of ...

- Parks
- Farmers market in the summer on Saturdays
- Uptown Ankeny Restaurants, including a great pizza place, brewery, and bars, roof top deck bar.
- Hyvee grocery store
- Biking/ walking trails (High Trestle Trail).
- FireTrucker Brewery
- Unique shopping in walking distance.
-A great coffee/light breakfast shop:

A short drive to ...
- 2 amazing aquatic centers
- Just 15 minute drive to downtown Des Moines.
- Highway 35 is very close and convenient.

Here is some more information about the property itself...

- 3 Bedrooms (all upstairs), and 2.5 Bath (2 Full baths upstairs and half bath downstairs)

- Kitchen has high end granite with deep Blanco sink and stainless steel appliances. Brand new dishwasher.

- Beach Wood Bamboo flooring throughout entire home.

- LED can lighting throughout home. This lighting along with lots of windows for natural light makes this a very bright home.

- 9 foot ceilings in the lower floor with a vaulted living room about 16 feet.

- Professionally painted kitchen cabinets with lots of storage and pullout drawers in the pantry.

- All 3 bedrooms are upstairs and a good size.

- All bedrooms have dressers for your use.

- Upstairs Master bedroom has an over-sized walk-in closet with washer and dryer.

- Large composite deck with mature trees in backyard.

- Cherry trees in the driveway that provides tons of new fruit each summer. You're welcome to pick some if you happen to be staying during the right time for harvest.

- Oversized, extra deep private 2 car insulated garage.

- Fully fenced backyard with tall white vinyl privacy fencing.

-Dogs are welcome with $100 fee per stay.

Property manager

Aaron and Natalie

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car recommended

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Toaster
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Spices
  • Coffee/tea maker

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Memory foam mattress
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

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

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • DVD player

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Fenced yard
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near laundromat

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

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

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Theme parks nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby

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 installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1600 sq ft (149 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive an access code
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Access methods

Access code

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
3 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
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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 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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Updated 1920 Victorian Oversized Indoor Hot Tub Garden Deck
Updated 1920 Victorian Oversized Indoor Hot Tub Garden Deck

About the neighborhood

Map
Ankeny, IA

What's nearby

  • Des Moines Area Community College - 4 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Wells Fargo Arena - 16 min drive - 21.0 km
  • Adventureland - 16 min drive - 20.2 km
  • Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino - 17 min drive - 20.6 km
  • Iowa State Fairgrounds - 20 min drive - 20.6 km

Getting around

  • Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Slim Chickens - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬12 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Modern Farmhouse in Uptown Ankeny District and right on High Trestle Trail pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 3 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet.

What time is check-in at Modern Farmhouse in Uptown Ankeny District and right on High Trestle Trail?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Modern Farmhouse in Uptown Ankeny District and right on High Trestle Trail?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Modern Farmhouse in Uptown Ankeny District and right on High Trestle Trail located?

Situated in Ankeny, this vacation home is within a 15-minute walk of Prairie Ridge Sports Complex and Horizon Park. Ankeny Stadium and Ankeny Art Center are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Modern Farmhouse in Uptown Ankeny District and right on High Trestle Trail Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 58 out of 72 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 72 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 72 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 72 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 72 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Melissa C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful stay
The accommodations were great, just what we needed for our stay. Natalie and Aaron let us check in early which was a blessing and we had everything we needed for the duration of our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Riley G.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Awesome Place
Check in process was a little crazy but overall this is a awesome place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anthony H., Montague, MI

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Location
Enjoyed our stay. Would like to visit the area again. Thank you for the memories!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debbie W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Visiting trip
Place was everything we expected and owners were very responsive to any needs. Would recommend to others and for sure stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Libby P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Weekend
We stayed here for Iowa State’s family weekend. Perfect spot for our family to gather and not too far from Ames to be able to spend plenty of time on campus.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amanda F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a friends weekend, relaxing! Great location!
This place has everything you need. The kitchen is very well equipped and the beds are extremely comfortable! The hot tub was a perfect addition! We would highly recommend this place for anyone!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gail M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Girl's Weekend
The house was amazing and has everything you need. The location is great, with several eating establishments, and a farmer's market within walking distance.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Talia M.

Love the shaded deck!
We were traveling with 2 toddlers and the pool was perfect for them to splash around in. The fenced in yard and shaded deck were wonderful!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2016

10/10 Excellent

Kathy G., Carroll, IA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Fun in Ankeny
Our entire family enjoyed staying at this nicely renovated home. The hot tub was huge and provided a relaxing soak. Natalie answered any questions I had quickly and called to make sure our check in went smoothly. The location was ideal for us and we could walk to great restaurants and the downtown area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Daniel I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Iowa visit
The house was perfect for our week with family. Had a wedding to go to and a reunion so we needed to make some food to take and share. This house was well stocked with cooking utensils so we were set! Only wish the hot tub had been a bit warmer.

10/10 Excellent

Heather C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect mother-daughter getaway place
My 3 friends and our daughters really enjoyed our stay here! We did a lot of shopping at the outlet mall and indoor mall and came back in the evenings to enjoy time together hanging out in the hot tub and watching movies. Natalie was wonderfully responsive and helpful. Thanks so much for contributing to our fantastic weekend!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

JANE A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Graduation trip
This property is a real gem. It’s so clean and comfortable with just about everything you could need and expect in a vacation home. The location was better than we thought with the Ankeny Farmers Market on Saturday, and wonderful eatery’s & boutiques just around the corner. The owners are amazingly responsive to any and all of our requests and questions. Please don’t hesitate to rent this home, it made for a wonderful stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Howard N T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Iowa Wedding
Property is located in the uptown part of Ankeny, IA but only a 5 or 10 minute drive to all the new developments around including the TOAST wedding venue. The cute little downtown has a great pizza and ice cream place and a nice bar/restaurant with rooftop dining available. This is all next to an extensive trail system that goes thru the downtown so if you want to jog, walk, or bike you are all set. The property was as advertised and was very comfortable for our family (all adults) with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms upstairs and a half bathroom downstairs. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Beth M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Family Reunion
We rented this space in snowy December and had a wonderful time! The giant hot tub was everyone’s favorite. We cooked happily in the well stocked kitchen and played board games, etc for 5 days. We would gladly rent this place again. There was one glitch: the wi-fi went out on day 3, but the owners responded quickly. It was a holiday weekend and we ended up not getting the internet back, but we didn’t miss it: we just went back to the hot tub!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

kristine p.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A great place to gather
We were 2 small families in town for Iowa State graduation/commencement. The house provided us with plenty of room to gather & socialize, was clean, centrally located between Ames for the commencement & Des Moines for the celebration dinner. We were able to enjoy the hot tub in small increments because we over heated in the enclosed room too quickly! It would be perfect in cold weather though. If we needed to be back in this area we wouldn't hesitate to stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

6/10 Okay

Emma W.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in, communication
ISU Homecoming
Overall, the property was well-kept and served us well for our weekend trip. However, there were some hiccups in communication with the property manager and appropriate bedding for all guests. When we arrived at the property for check-in, the code that was provided to us did not work. We reached out to the property manager multiple times using the phone number they gave with no response. Ultimately, we reached out the Vrbo directly and they were able to provide the phone number of the co-owner of the property who was able to give us the correct code to unlock the door. Once inside, we realized that the two futons on the main level did not have any bedding. We had to reach out to the co-owner again who was finally able to get a hold of the property manager to tell us how to unlock the linen closet. We were able to find sheets for the futons, but no extra pillows or blankets so we had to share from the beds upstairs. While a slightly inconvenient start, the property is in a great location and all guests still thoroughly enjoyed the trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Shannon P.

Charming Stay - (however you cannot use either fireplace)
The house was very clean, well decorated and well stocked. We enjoyed the hot tub very much! Comfortable beds. The owners are very kind people and were able to help us in almost every way. Our only disappointment was not being able to use the fireplace, which was part of the reason we had chosen this house for a winter stay. The fireplace is listed as an amenity "2 fireplaces, 1 gas and 1 real firewood with firewood provided." So my suggestion for the owners is to remove the fireplace from the advertising since it is misleading since guests are not allowed to use it do to liability reasons..which is fine but needs to be made clear to people ahead of time. The town itself is truly not far from Des Moines, (like 20 minutes. The house does share walls and floors with some other businesses, which might be good to know if you wanted something more private and self-contained. We were not really bothered by the sharing, just surprised. The store-owners underneath the master bedroom were very nice and run a super cute boutique. Overall, the house is really great, very comfortable and everything in it runs very smoothly.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2016

10/10 Excellent

Erick B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

RL T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean and great location.
We enjoyed Uptown and the High Trestle Trail. The accommodations were perfect for our family reunion of 4 adults. We enjoyed sitting outside on the deck.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ankeny Trailside
Perfect location for us. High Trestle Trail and the Uptown neighborhood right outside our door. Bikes, bites, beer. And a float down the Des Moines River to cap it off. Great summer getaway.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place for our family vacation!!!
We had a lot of fun for our family of 6. The beds were awesome, very comfortable for a good nights sleep. The hot tub was great in the evenings. We did spend a little time figuring out the light switches. We loved the wide open area with the table and the living room area, made it nice for playing board games and having the tv on to watch so we were all together. We could have used another couch or more seating by the tv to watch movies together. It was a very nice neighborhood and the directions were very clear as to how to enter the house and the hot tub house. Great hosts!!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristi P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A great place with a great location for 4 women on a girls bike trip!
We had a great stay at this lovely property located mere steps from the high trestle trail! The owner Natalie was great to work with and very responsive to our questions.The house was clean with very nice furnishings, and a well stocked kitchen. Bedrooms were very comfortable, and we spent lots of time on the deck, and the big hot tub was great after a chilly rainy day of bikingThe AMP park was right next door with a summer weekly Thursday night band, food trucks, a little train for the kiddos, and on Saturday a farmers market. Uptown was minutes away on foot with restaurants and some boutique shopping too. Would stay again in a heartbeat!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Martin H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Great location but a little uncomfortable
Overall, the place is in a great location; Uptown Ankeny has a lot of nice little shops, cafes, breweries, and a lot of activities at the nearby "AMP". Ankeny itself is in a good position between Des Moines and Ames, so traveling to both is pretty easy to navigate. Another good point is that the hot tub is positively massive and well maintained. The place, however, needs a little bit of a love. When we checked in, we noticed a couple of lightbulbs out. However, by the end of the first day, we needed to wash dishes as the dishes there were in a bit of a need-to-be-cleaned condition. The dishwasher was broken, we learned, and during our stay was replaced with a brand new one. The owner was very communicative but it didn't change the fact that the dishwasher clearly had been broken a while. In addition, one of the stove knobs was broken and the dryer only worked on a "high" cycle due to pending maintenance issues. The part we regret the most is that there isn't a lot of comfortable lounging places in the house. There's not a good chair to just sit in and read a book, and the beds and couches all were a bit uncomfortable. It made our getaway a bit more difficult to do leisure activities with. Overall, it's a nice place in a great location that needs a little attention to bring it up to a great value for the trip. However, for any issues, the owner is right to it with text messages, so things get fixed and handled quickly.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Place
The pictures of the property are accurate. The place is welcoming, warm and very clean. The beds are comfortable, and the house is located in a nice quiet neighborhood.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lisa B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
Got together for a girls weekend, house was clean and perfect for our trip and near shopping and restaurants!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022