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Spacious 4-bedroom house central to Des Moines near Drake Univ. Fenced yard

Holiday home with jetted bath, 8-minute walk to Drake University

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Living area
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Living area
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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathrooms

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Gym
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
The current price is NZ$856
includes taxes & fees
17 Nov - 18 Nov

Explore the area

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Des Moines, IA
  • Place, Drake University
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Iowa Events Center
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Casey's Center
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Des Moines, IA (DSM-Des Moines Intl.)
    ‪12 min drive‬

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About the area

Des Moines

At this holiday home you'll be within a 20-minute stroll of Drake University and Des Moines Community Playhouse. Highlights at this holiday home include a washing machine. .Home features 1.5 bathrooms, a hairdryer and an iron/ironing board. .This pet-friendly holiday home offers a fitness centre. Additionally, you'll find laundry facilities. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this Drake holiday home include Casey's Center and Iowa State Fairgrounds.
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What's nearby

  • Drake University - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Iowa Events Center - 3 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Hoyt Sherman Place - 3 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Casey's Center - 3 min drive - 4.2 km
  • EMC Expo Center - 3 min drive - 4.2 km

Getting around

  • Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Drake Diner - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Habanero’s - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Hugo’s - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Chai - ‬12 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

Spacious 4-bedroom house central to Des Moines near Drake Univ. Fenced yard

This beautiful 1920s home is full of character with original woodwork and hardwood floors newly refinished. It has 4 bedrooms upstairs with the full bath central to all of them.
2 king rooms, one queen room, one bunk room with 3 twins. Basement also has a sofa sleeper in the game room. Also a queen air mattress.
Game room has tv and infrared fireplace. Game table and chairs. Full sized air hockey table. Tabletop game consul with vintage street fighter video game.
Newly remodeled kitchen with a half bath off of it. New appliances. Fully stocked for all your needs.
Beautiful covered front porch with table and chairs and outdoor sofa. Back yard is fully fenced with 6 ft wood privacy fence. Very nice grill and patio table and sectional sofa seating. Swing set in back as well.
Right off I235 and 31st Street exit so close to everything in the Des Moines metro by Drake University.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • One pet total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Gym

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)

Policies

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 pets
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.
  • Note from host: Strict extra fee if hair and or damage found

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 13
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
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 private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Parties and events (including family gatherings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 13. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector in all accommodation.

Frequently asked questions

Does Spacious 4-bedroom house central to Des Moines near Drake Univ. Fenced yard have a pool?

No, this holiday home doesn't have a pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Spacious 4-bedroom house central to Des Moines near Drake Univ. Fenced yard?

As of 4 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Spacious 4-bedroom house central to Des Moines near Drake Univ. Fenced yard on 17 Nov 2025 start from NZ$855.78, 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 private hot tub at Spacious 4-bedroom house central to Des Moines near Drake Univ. Fenced yard?

No, but there is Jetted Baths.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Spacious 4-bedroom house central to Des Moines near Drake Univ. Fenced yard?

No, Spacious 4-bedroom house central to Des Moines near Drake Univ. Fenced yard does not offer an airport shuttle service.