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2-bedroom vacation home just 3 minutes drive to Drake University

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
2 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel crib
Smart TV, DVD player, books
Exterior
Exterior detail

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 692.9 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Outdoor Space
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

About this property

Entire place

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

2-bedroom vacation home just 3 minutes drive to Drake University

In the center of Des Moines lies this charming two-bedroom getaway! Nestled just a 3-minute drive from Drake University and a 12-minute drive from the Jordan Creek Town Center and Iowa State Fairgrounds, this charming property offers the perfect home base for your next getaway.

As you step inside, you'll be greeted by a fully stocked kitchen, complete with a stove, oven, refrigerator, grill, microwave, dishwasher, coffee maker, and all the dishes and utensils you'll need to whip up delicious meals. Enjoy your culinary creations at the dining table, or step outside and fire up the grill for an al fresco dining experience.

When it's time to unwind, cozy up in the living room and enjoy the smart TV, or challenge your travel companions to a game night with the selection of games and books provided. For those who need to stay connected, you'll appreciate the free WiFi and the desk and chair in the office area.

At the end of the day, retreat to the comfortable bedrooms and enjoy the convenience of the in-unit washer and dryer. Wake up refreshed and ready to explore, with the essentials like towels, basic soaps, and a hair dryer all taken care of.

Outside, you can relax on the porch, gather around the fire pit, or enjoy the outdoor furniture. Whether you're seeking a relaxing getaway or an adventure-filled vacation, this Des Moines vacation home has everything you need for an unforgettable stay.

Property manager

Christina

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Paper towels
  • Electric kettle
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided
  • Shampoo
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No elevators
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • 2 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Change of towels (on request)

Things to do

  • Tennis on site

Safety features

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

General

  • Recycling
  • Unit size: 1000 sq ft (92.9 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 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 not allowed

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

About the neighborhood

Map
Des Moines, IA

What's nearby

  • Des Moines Art Center - 16 min walk
  • Drake University - 3 min drive
  • Val Air Ballroom - 4 min drive
  • Wells Fargo Arena - 6 min drive
  • Iowa Events Center - 6 min drive

Getting around

  • Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Casey's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪8 Degrees Ice Cream & Boba - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 2-bedroom vacation home just 3 minutes drive to Drake University pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at 2-bedroom vacation home just 3 minutes drive to Drake University?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 2-bedroom vacation home just 3 minutes drive to Drake University?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 2-bedroom vacation home just 3 minutes drive to Drake University located?

Located in Waveland Park, this family-friendly Des Moines vacation home is within a 15-minute walk of Waveland Municipal Golf Course and Des Moines Community Playhouse. Des Moines Art Center and Drake University are also within 2 mi (3 km).

2-bedroom vacation home just 3 minutes drive to Drake University Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 27 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 27 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 27 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 27 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Julia R., Twin Cities Metro

Liked: Cleanliness
Love this place!
We're VRBO veterans who are accustomed to being slightly disappointed in the reality once we arrive. Not true here - pleasantly surprised! Great clean and cozy space with many thoughtful touches for our 3 adults to share while visiting local family over thanksgiving holiday. Nice big bedrooms with comfy beds, nightstands on both sides, dressers & closets, and some of the softest sheets and blankets I've ever felt! Kitchen with pretty much anything you could want for cooking. Bathroom had nice big rain shower and plenty of fluffy towels. It is a garden level space, with plenty of light coming in, but also private. Comfortable living area furniture, which doesn't always happen in rentals! It was too cold to use the porch or back yard spaces, but the gazebo, firepit and grill look like they'd be lovely during warmer temps. Very pleasant neighborhood close to our family's houses made it a super convenient location. Would have loved walking the neighborhood if we had more time and warmer weather. Christina was great about timely responses to a couple of questions. We'd definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jenel W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Place!
Absolutely perfect place to stay for a quiet weekend with my SIL. No husbands or kids, just us relaxing! The host was great to work with, answered questions, communicated perfectly, the house was everything it was portrayed to be!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deb G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Mother/daughters get away
We were very happy with the place. Enjoyed it and our time there.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent Place
Solid location in west Des Moines. Not far from downtown. Place is nice and felt great. Owners were easy to work with! Stayed with my two kids (2 and 4) and it went well, no major issues.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Majestic J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful home
We had a lovely stay! Thank you Christina
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

David D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Convenient shady oasis
Well stocked and across from tennis with tree lined streets. Close to the Art Center by foot and other parks
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jocelyn O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Short but sweet
My partner and I stayed here as the first stop on our 2 week road trip. The check in process was super easy and quick. The house, loved it! From the small things like putting a pizza in the freezer for a quick and easy dinner to the amazing rain shower. We loved it!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Concert stay
Super cute and clean place to stay! Short drive to dt. Very comfortable bed and pillows!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nichole S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend trip
The place was very nice and very homey! They provided dry wood and starter logs for us. The beds were comfortable and so was the furniture! We would definitely stay again if we were in the area. Host were wonderful, came right down and fixed any problems right away!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jaclyn B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place!
Stayed here for a work trip with a coworker. Super cute place and very clean! Would definitely stay here again if I find myself in the Des Moines area.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Short visit
Everything was very nice. Owner had small children running around in upstairs living unit which was a little noisy in evening hours. No other issues and overall a nice spot. Liked neighborhood area, in spring the firepit area looks like a nice addition.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Craig D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place
Clean, comfortable, and well organized.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bobbie M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Two night stay in Des Moines
Everything was perfect and easy. Great place to stay for appointments we had in Des Moines, to see family and friends and just to relax. The location is perfect, especially because it was across from the tennis courts and I played tennis for Roosevelt in the 80’s!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jen 1.

Liked: Cleanliness
Home away from home
Very clean and wonderfully decorated property. An amazing backyard for grillin', chillin' and fire building! Awesome value for what you get. Definitely a return stay or few in the future!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kizer F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay!
We really enjoyed this location!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vicki B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved Our Stay
My cousin and I met in Des Moines for a catch up weekend and had such a lovely time staying at this property! It was so cozy and homey and clean! I would highly recommend to anyone! Top notch! This place is well taken care of and many amenities that show they think about treating their guests special! Thanks so much for all you do!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca S., Fort Pierre,SD

Liked: Cleanliness
Des Moines
Nice property
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathy C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean and comfortable
We just stopped for the night, but it was clean and comfortable and convenient.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barb B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wedding weekend in Des Moines
We all really like this property! Clean and comfortable. And the neighborhood is delightful. The home is very well supplied-everything you could need.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gail P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute and clean, well stocked. Christine is a great host
Wonderful and easy
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend Stay
This home was really nice. It looked just like the photos and the owners were wonderful. We would stay here again. Plus...really close to Drake University.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stuart E.

Liked: Cleanliness
State Wrestling Tournament
We were first timers to VRBO, our host had everything. As was stated and we were well pleased with the accommodations. Thankyou!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pete K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family reunion overflow
Space was well suited for our needs and with a good location
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brenda C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful stay
We stayed here to watch my son USHL team. House was decorated so cute. Everything you need for cooking. Nice weather coaxed us for a walk in a perfectly beautiful older safe neighborhood. Hostess was very friendly and helpful for restaurant suggestions.Back yard is private with lots for lights grill and fire pit. A lot of extra space in porch area. Will stay here every time I’m in Des Moines.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Renee C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome rental!
Very nice people and very, very clean!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023