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The Cow Tipper: Near Everything - SPA - Game Room - Fire Pit & Patio - Sleeps 10

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Terrace/patio
Smart TV, fireplace, video games
Exterior
4 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel crib
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10116 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Fireplace
  • Dryer
The current price is SAR 499
SAR 1,332 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Apr - 24 Apr

About this property

Entire place

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

The Cow Tipper: Near Everything - SPA - Game Room - Fire Pit & Patio - Sleeps 10

DESCRIPTION:
Near the heart of Downtown Des Moines sits this historic, fully remodeled, 4 bed & 2 bath home that can sleep up to 10 guests comfortably.

Our home offers a 6 person hot tub, fire-pit, and grill. Game room on the main level with a Wii & Arcade Game. Spacious kitchen w/cooking essentials. Fast WIFI. Smart TVs in every room. Desk for business travel. Within two miles of the Iowa Event Center, Wells Fargo Arena & Hospitals. 10min from the Airport. Walking distance to local restaurants, shops and parks.

THE SPACE:
Kitchen: fully updated with most all cooking utensils, salt/pepper/cooking spray, baking dishes, pots and pans, toaster, blender, and a coffee maker (with enough coffee packs, teabags, creamer and sweetener to get you started).

Dining: off of the kitchen you will find a dining room with a table for six. We also offer additional seating at the bar for three more guests. Space-saver highchair available in the laundry closet, if needed.

Living Room: when you walk in the front door, you will be greeted by a cozy family room with a queen sized pull-out-couch. The living room also offers a desk/office chair, an electric fireplace and a flat-screen smart tv to allow you to login to all your favorite streaming services during your stay.

Bedrooms: upstairs you will find three bedrooms and a full bathroom. All three of the bedrooms are equipped with queen beds. All bedrooms have memory foam mattresses, dressers, smart TVs, and nightstands with smart lamps to easily charge your phone at night. Pack-N-Play available in the bedroom closet if needed.

Bathrooms: our home offers two full bathrooms. One bathroom is upstairs with the bedrooms, and the other is on the main level. Each bathroom is fully stocked with fresh towels (10 sets total in the house), shampoo, conditioner, and body wash.

Patio: off the back of the house you will have full access to a partially fenced in private backyard with a 6 person spa, jungle gym for the kids to play, a propane grill, and a fire-pit (wood not provided). Perfect for those family BBQs!

Game Room: on the main level, located inside of the 4th bedroom with a queen sleeper sofa. 32in smart tv with a Wii and variety of games. Simpsons four person arcade game. Plenty to keep the kids entertained for hours!

Office: a full desk and office chair is located off of the living room, near the entrance of the house.

Laundry: first floor washer and dryer available with enough detergent to start off your stay. Ironing board and iron are also accessible in the laundry closet for your convenience.

Parking: Free, off-street parking in the driveway. The garage will not be accessible.

PLEASE NOTE:
After requesting your reservation, you will receive a notification to complete our Rental Agreement, confirming the terms and conditions of your stay - which you will be able to execute digitally. Access to the property will not be granted until the Rental Agreement is signed.

Although our rental agreement contains our house rules, we ask that you please familiarize yourself with these few important items:
- No pets
- No smoking
- No glitter/confetti
- No dies/soaps/bubble bath/or glass in the hot tub
(clear violation of any of these items will result in an additional cleaning fee)

All areas of the main floor and upper-level of the house are open for guests to use. The basement and garage however, are restricted for housekeeping supplies and will remain locked during your stay.

Our property is monitored by 24/7 video & audio surveillance recording. This is only used on the outside of the property, and not facing the back patio area (in respect to your privacy). Our cameras are for security purposes only. There is one camera on the driveway side, facing the street. One camera on the side opposite side of the home, facing the street. And, there is a doorbell camera.

For your stay, we provide a starter kit for essentials and toiletries:
- Five (5) sets of towels/washcloths in each bathroom
- 3 additional rolls of toilet paper in each bathroom
- Shampoo/conditioner/body wash dispensers in each shower
- First couple days supply of coffee
- First few loads of dishwasher and clothes washer detergent pods

NEIGHBORHOOD DESCRIPTION:
We are conveniently located near the center of Downtown Des Moines. Five minute drive to the Iowa Events Center, Wells Fargo Arena, and all major Hospitals. Also, just a few minutes from the Downtown Farmers Market (Saturday mornings May-October) and the Science Center of Iowa.

Additionally, you will find yourself close to all of our annual events, such as: World Food and Music Festival, The Des Moines Art Festival, and of course the Iowa State Fair.

Within walking distance of many shops, restaurants and bars (two blocks from the Ingersoll District)

A quick ten minute drive to the Des Moines Airport and to the Blank Park Zoo

GETTING AROUND:
TAXI: Uber, Lyft and Taxi service available throughout the Des Moines Metro

AIRPORT: The Des Moines International Airport is located less than 10 minutes straight south.

BUS: The Des Moines DART bus service has stop points all around the metro.
The closest Bus Stop is just a 2 minute walk away at Woodland Ave and 24th St

BIKE: Des Moines BCycle offers rental bikes all around the great city. Closest pick up/drop off points are within a half mile walk on Ingersoll Ave

PARKING: The city has metered parking and garages throughout. Cost ranges from $.25-$1.25 per hour. Meters charge from 9am-9pm M-F and are free on Sunday

Property manager

Matt & Mariah

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Video games

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Cycling nearby
  • 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: 1,250 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 23

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 not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)
Note from host: Feel free to bring your furry friends!

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Pack N Play and High Chair Provided

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: 10
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

About the neighborhood

Map
Des Moines, IA

What's nearby

  • Hoyt Sherman Place - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Drake University - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Hy Vee Hall - 4 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Wells Fargo Arena - 4 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Iowa Events Center - 4 min drive - 3.5 km

Getting around

  • Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Smokey Row Coffee - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Big Grove Brewery & Taproom - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Black Cat Ice Cream - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Drake Diner - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Cow Tipper: Near Everything - SPA - Game Room - Fire Pit & Patio - Sleeps 10 pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

What time is check-in at The Cow Tipper: Near Everything - SPA - Game Room - Fire Pit & Patio - Sleeps 10?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Cow Tipper: Near Everything - SPA - Game Room - Fire Pit & Patio - Sleeps 10?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Cow Tipper: Near Everything - SPA - Game Room - Fire Pit & Patio - Sleeps 10 located?

This family-friendly vacation home is located in the city center, within 1 mi (2 km) of Water Works Park and Drake University. Hoyt Sherman Place and Terrace Hill are also within 15 minutes.

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The Cow Tipper: Near Everything - SPA - Game Room - Fire Pit & Patio - Sleeps 10 Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 52 out of 55 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 55 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 55 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 55 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 55 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

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

Excellent stay

Stayed 4 nights in town for our daughter’s wedding. Great location. Very nice and clean property. Everything went very smoothly. Highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jara W.

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

Wonderful Stay

We loved this super clean and cute house!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michelle L.

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

Nice getaway

Cozy home close to relevant attractions.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Molly V.

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

Bachelorette Party Getaway

We had a group staying at the Cow Tipper for my friend's bachelorette party. We had a great time and the rental home was perfect for our group. Owners were great and easy to communicate with. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Becky D.

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

Adorable and comfortable

This was a perfect spot for our group! Just wish we would have had more time to enjoy it. Loved the arcade game and backyard.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roger W.

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

Very nice getaway

The home was just as advertised. We really enjoyed the stay here and would consider it again. We came for the Thanksgiving holiday to spend with our son and his family. The kitchen was big enough to prepare dinner. Only drawback for future stays is we like to travel with our dog and they don't allow pets.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen B.

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

Cow Tipper

We had a great time! There were plenty of things for everyone to do and space for our family
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela L.

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

Great place to stay!!!

This property is great for a friend trip or family trip. Will consider staying here again. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

travis k.

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

Great house

The house was great for what we needed. The communication with the owners was great. Would stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caroline S.

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

College Tour Visit

Visiting Iowa State - great location for the home - close to downtown and the interstate. Great home away from home!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly G.

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

Great place to stay

We has a great experience here. The kids enjoyed the hot tub and the firepit was a great space for the adults to hang out. One of the kids left a pair of shorts behind and the host was so helpful and shipped them back to us. So awesome of them to go above and beyond.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Allen M.

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

Guys Weekend

This is our 2nd year renting the home and it worked out for what we need. Plenty of room and location to everything in town.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

jonathan s.

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

Wedding in Des Moines

Nice and clean modern new amenity's great location close to everything really enjoyed our weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tara S.

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

Girls weekend

Great house for our girls weekend!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan S.

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

Beautiful, clean house close to everything

We had a great time at this house that had everything we needed. It was super clean and well maintained. Would highly recommend this property!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joei M.

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

Cute, clean and central location!

This house is super cute and updated inside. Very clean and walking distance to restaurants and shops. About a 5-minute drive to downtown and only 10-minutes from the airport. We would stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Peggy O.

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

Goodguys at fairgrounds

We stayed here for the goodguys carshow at the fairgrounds. Ample parking for our 3 cars on the driveway. Hot tub and outdoor area was great. Kitchen was large enough to accomodate our group. Bathrooms/bedrooms clean. Decorated cute too! Great place!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nathan H.

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

Nice on the Inside

This old house lacks curb appeal, but it is great on the inside and in the backyard. Great location near Lua Brewing and other breweries and restaurants that we visited during our one night stay in Des Moines. It was the perfect house to end our National Parks road trip to the west. The house was very nice and met the needs or our party (4 adults, 3 children). I highly recommend and would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

William O., Ponte Vedra Beach , Fl

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

Highly Recommend!

If your travel brings you to Des Moines, we strongly recommend this home for the location, comfort, amenities and cleanliness!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cory J.

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

Great house

We were in town for a work event and this was a perfect option for our group. Very clean nicely updated home.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cyndi W.

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

Spacious, Family fun!

Property was exactly as descibed! Very homey, easy to find & access. The yard was extremely nice with hot tub & fire pit! Every amenity necessary for a perfect family weekend!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

David A.

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

Home away from home

The home was nice and comfortable. We were there for a race weekend at Iowa speedway so we spent very little time at the house. Basically just slept and showered there. The beds were comfortable and the showers were nice, good water pressure.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sue H.

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

Perfect weekend!

Had a weekend reunion of old friends. This place was better than expected!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nick E.

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

Trip to Des Moines

Great people to work with! We had an incident with a broken item and the owners handled it with us well. The place was great for our needs.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stacy W.

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

Fun, relaxing stay

We stayed here for the BBQ competition at the state fair. The place was just as described and pictured. The backyard was amazing with the hot tub, firepit, and a table for eating. There were plenty of towels for the 4 of us in our group. Check in and check out were easy.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023