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Walnut Place a Charming Home in Historic Valley Junction area of West Des Moines

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Dining
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
Outdoor dining

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 20208 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Parking available
  • Outdoor Space
  • Gym
  • 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.

Walnut Place a Charming Home in Historic Valley Junction area of West Des Moines

This 4 Bedroom home with large kitchen and gathering areas is completely furnished and ready for you to enjoy. You will love the charming features of this home. Two of the bedrooms have queen size beds, one bedroom has a twin bed and a full-size daybed with a twin size trundle! Another bedroom has a full-size bed and a twin size bed. For an additional guest charge there is also a memory foam full size sofa sleeper in the living room and three roll out queen size mattress/beds. There is a full bath on the second floor, a full bath on the first floor and a really cool locker style bathroom with 2 showers 2 sinks and a toilet in the basement. There is a washer and dryer as well. The lovely shaded patio area provides outdoor space and seating as well. The home is within walking distance to Historic Valley Junction, where there is great shopping and entertainment. You will be close to parks, pools, biking trails as well as the Racoon River park. This is a great property and very conveniently located. It is less than 15 minutes from the Airport and Downtown Des Moines. Plenty of off street parking. You can also view additional photos and information on our Facebook page.


Property manager

Jana Belle and Renae Johanningmeier

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Massages

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking includes off-street options
  • Onsite parking
  • Car recommended

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Toaster
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Coffee grinder
  • Electric kettle
  • Blender

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

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

Bathrooms

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Stereo
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near laundromat

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a zoo

Things to do

  • Fitness center
  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Golfing on site
  • Kayak on site
  • Swimming nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Horse riding nearby

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

General

  • Unit size: 2240 sq ft (208 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: ADDITIONAL CHARGE FOR MORE THAN 10 GUESTS

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 and birthday parties) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 35
Note from host: Please pre-approve your event or party with us.
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
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

About the neighborhood

Map
West Des Moines, IA

What's nearby

  • Valley Junction - 5 min walk
  • Val Air Ballroom - 2 min drive
  • Des Moines Art Center - 6 min drive
  • Drake University - 7 min drive
  • Wells Fargo Arena - 8 min drive

Getting around

  • Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Paws & Pints - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Bix & Co. - ‬10 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Walnut Place a Charming Home in Historic Valley Junction area of West Des Moines pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Walnut Place a Charming Home in Historic Valley Junction area of West Des Moines?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Walnut Place a Charming Home in Historic Valley Junction area of West Des Moines?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Walnut Place a Charming Home in Historic Valley Junction area of West Des Moines located?

This family-friendly West Des Moines vacation home is within a 15-minute walk of Valley Junction and Water Works Park. Val Air Ballroom and Des Moines Art Center are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Walnut Place a Charming Home in Historic Valley Junction area of West Des Moines Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 119 out of 160 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 34 out of 160 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 160 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 160 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 160 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

SHAWN L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Girls getaway
The house was amazing- so many conversation pieces. We played games, watched movies and enjoyed the overall comfort of this home. Beds were very comfortable- bathrooms well stocked and clean!! Parking is great!!!! Highly recommend!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ann S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Christmas in JULY
Interesting place to stay. Lots of antiques. We enjoyed the games table and the nice living room.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debbie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great multi-area home for our family reunion!
The property and location worked perfectly for us and provided a fun place for our family to gather at. The different rooms to hang out in was a huge plus for being able to do different activities together and separately. The communication with Jana was fabulous!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rosalie O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A team of friends
The stay at Walnut Place was indeed charming. The home had everything we needed and much more. Great place and location for our needs.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rikkia L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Unique and comfy home
Although I was busy my family really got to enjoy the property. The kids loved the theater area and learned to play chess. My husband enjoy to poker room and bar. All in all, the home was a great fit for our large family and the historical artifacts were nice to look at.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joann H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A Great Home Away From Home
This property was a perfect place for my family to stay and friends too! All the history that is shown in that home was breathtaking! All the rooms were clean and ready for us! A great game room and bedrooms that were unique in their own ways!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth j.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great for family!
This house has 4 bedrooms, two on the main floor. Extra showers and toilet in the basement for extra guests. Fantastic game room as well. The eat in kitchen was perfect for our parents to be a part of the food making process! Thank you for your quick response when we had trouble with the door!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Diane W.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Great Space for big groups
The house lends itself really well to a group needing flexible space! I brought a group of High School Speech and Debate competitors to town for their National Competition and there were eight of us total. With minimal moving things about, we all had our own beds and plenty of room. Game room off the kitchen was great for us!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Alvin H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Family wedding
This place was great for our family to stay while we attended our sons wedding. The hostesses were very accomodating and available for our group.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Cindy J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
We booked for location. A nice stay.
Some of the items in the home were helpful to have. A little more clutter than we care for, though. Overall a positive stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janine B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location and accommodations for our group.
Perfectly located for our group activities. Fun get away with shopping and sports events. Great communication with the home owners! This was our second time staying at Walnut Place. Definitely will stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect for our group
We came into town for a family reunion with 9 adults and this place was great. Plenty of space for everyone to hang out while being comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family reunion
Needed a place for four families (10 people total) to stay close to a family reunion. Excellent location, plenty of room, a lot of character.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cyndi B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything you need for a home away from home.
It was very well kept and the garden was lovely.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Susan B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Hosts
This was our second stay at this property. Would definitely stay here again if in the area. Very accommodating hosts.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Thomas B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay
Home was perfect for our group. Lots of room and things to do. Location was perfect for us. Off-street parking was very nice. Looking forward to staying again on a return trip to Des Moines.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nathan E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome space for larger group
We stayed here with my family of 6 and my sisters family of 7. Plenty of room and super comfortable! The location is great, close to all kinds of fun stuff for the kids. Splash pad and Racoon river park right down the road.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

barb t.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property and location was perfect for myself and my 10 girlfriends, plenty of room for all .
Wonderful!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kevin & Pam A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice stay
Home had was well equipped with all essentials
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Robin R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fun Spot for a Weekend Getaway
Walnut Place is an eclectic getaway close to Valley Junction shopping. Our group of 4 had plenty of space for visiting and relaxing. The hosts were flexible and gracious, making for a pleasant weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Bill M., St Louis, MO

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing & Comfortable
Our family had a very nice, relaxing time at Walnut Place. Enjoyed the game room and patio. We'd be excited to come back and stay again. Easy communication with the owners.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Taylor V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Eclectic and cozy
This property is a great place for a group. The hosts are incredibly nice and allowed us to go in a few days later to grab some items we left. Their decor is also very fun and there's lots of spaces to play games.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Peggy B.

Very charming home.
Sisters weekend was a huge success and the home had everything we could have wanted.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018

8/10 Good

Faith B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family
We scheduled the house to meet from multiple states to spend time with family. The house was fine spacious for all of us.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joe A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fun house!
Great house for a large group with all the essentials, game room, tv room, nice living room, comfortable beds we’ll be back, Renea went above and beyond to make sure we could watch the Wild game!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023