This apartment places you steps from 801 Grand and within a short 5-minute stroll of Temple Theater. .Apartment features a washing machine, 2 bathrooms and a balcony. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. A TV, a coffee/tea maker and a hairdryer are also available. .This pet-friendly apartment building offers a fitness centre, barbecues and a lift. Added amenities include laundry facilities.
Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 28 min drive
Restaurants
Palmer’s Deli - 4 min walk
Fresko - 2 min walk
801 Chophouse - 2 min walk
Mash + MARROW - 2 min walk
Starbucks - 2 min walk
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Downtown Des Moines Gem: 2BR/2BA + Balcony & Grill
Welcome to Downtown Des Moines! The perfect centrally located 2 bedroom 2 bathroom condo in the middle of it all! Walk to nightlife, shopping, restaurants and entertainment.
> The best location downtown! > Balcony & BBQ Grill > 24/7 Fitness center > City view rooftop courtyard and dog park > Direct access to skywalk system > King & queen bed > Smart TV's in bedroom & living space > Dedicated work space > 1GB High Speed Wifi > Fully Equipped Kitchen > In unit laundry > Pet Friendly! (With fee)
This property is located in the heart of downtown Des Moines with quick access to almost anywhere downtown. PLUS a balcony and grill - very rare for downtown!
Within a 5-7 minute walk: > Court Ave District > Western Gateway Park & Sculpture Park > Civic Center > Wells Fargo Arena > East Village > Wooly's > Science Center > Full scale grocery stores > Countless restaurants, bars and stores!
Parking is not included but affordable parking garages are directly south and west of the complex right across the street! Metered parking is also available around the unit.
Guests will enter into the main lobby and take a short elevated ride up to the cozy condo. Inside the unit features a full kitchen, dining area and breakfast bar, living room with 65" smart TV, 2 bedrooms both with smart TV's, 2 bathrooms and also access to shared spaces such as a community area with games, 24/7 fitness facility and rooftop lounge with dog park/relief area.
Sleeping Spaces: Master bedroom w/ King bed - 2 people Secondary bedroom w/ queen bed - 2 people Couch - 1 person
This is a downtown space and apartment complex and while it's not particularly noisy you may hear other tenants or cars outside occasionally.
Guests will access the condo using a lockbox located outside of the complex that stores a set of keys and fobs. Please keep track of the keys at all times. Lost keys or fobs will results in a fee of up to $200.
Guests will use self check in and can reach out at any time for quick help! We strive for prompt responses and are here to ensure a 5-star stay!
The front door utilize a ring doorbell that records audio and video 24/7 for guests safety and security.
This unit is part of a beautifully restored historic building, where all 100+ units feature the original sealed concrete floors. These floors naturally show imperfections, variations, and markings from the building’s history, which are part of the intentional “industrial loft” style of the complex. This design choice gives each space its own distinctive and authentic character.
**Pet Policy** Dogs are welcome, but they must be included in your reservation at the time of booking. To add a pet, put the number of pets in the search option next to where you select the number of guests. The pet fee will be automatically applied to your reservation when included this way. Please note, if an unregistered or unpaid pet is brought to the property, the fee will be doubled.
** ADDITIONAL FEES ** $75 pet fee 1. Smoking and drug use are not allowed inside the unit or in the hallways of the building. This includes vapes, weed, or other illegal substances. There is a $1000 fine if discovered.
2. Parties are not allowed in this property, including loud music. There is a fee of $1000 if a party is discovered or if a neighbor complains about excessive noise. Quiet Hours: 10pm - 8am.
3. There is a $50 fee per guest per night for undeclared guests.
4. Pets must be disclosed and approved in advance. Unregistered pets are subject to a double priced pet fee.
5. If an excessive mess is discovered after your stay, you will be charged accordingly on top of the standard cleaning fee.
6. A lost, missing, or damaged key, fob, or parking permit has a replacement cost of $75 each.
7. Check-Out Policy - Standard check-out time is 10:00 AM. Late check-out is not guaranteed and may only be available if there are no same-day bookings or scheduling conflicts with our cleaning team. If you'd like to request a late check-out, please inquire the day before departure. Requests made earlier will not receive a confirmed answer until that time. A fee may apply for a late check-out.
8. Check-In Policy - Standard check-in time is 4:00 PM. Early check-in is not guaranteed and depends on same-day turnover and cleaning schedules. If you'd like to request early check-in, please reach out on the day of arrival. We are unable to confirm early check-in prior to that day. A fee may apply for early check-in.
9. Everything in the home is inventoried. We will charge for any missing or damaged items.
10. Any cleaning issues must be reported within a reasonable time of check-in so that we can help resolve any issues you may have.
11. We do not allow packages/mail to be sent to the address you’re staying at. You may deliver to a local FedEx/UPS. We cannot help you to retrieve delivered mail.
12. You are booking with a valid government-issued ID and are not engaging in fraud or identity theft.
13. There is 1 security camera pointing at the door entrance. Blocking or disconnecting this device will lead to immediate termination of your stay with no refund.
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
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Pets
Pets are welcome
Service animals are exempt from fees.
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit in all accommodation.
Property is also known as
289236
Frequently asked questions
Does Downtown Des Moines Gem: 2BR/2BA + Balcony & Grill have a pool?
No, this apartment doesn't have a pool.
How much does it cost to stay at Downtown Des Moines Gem: 2BR/2BA + Balcony & Grill?
As of 10 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Downtown Des Moines Gem: 2BR/2BA + Balcony & Grill on 7 Oct 2025 start from NZ$280.48, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
Is there a free airport shuttle available at Downtown Des Moines Gem: 2BR/2BA + Balcony & Grill?
No, Downtown Des Moines Gem: 2BR/2BA + Balcony & Grill does not offer an airport shuttle service.
What time are check-in & check-out at Downtown Des Moines Gem: 2BR/2BA + Balcony & Grill?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.
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