Downtown Dream 2br w/ City Views 2 blocks to Court

Des Moines, Iowa
$189 avg/night Minimum Stay 1 Nights
Bath 1

Bath

Home Apartment

Property Type

Sleep 5

Max Sleeps

Night 1 nights

Min Stay

Discover urban elegance at this 6th-floor, 2-bed 1-bath haven offering unparalleled city views. Nestled just two blocks from Court Ave, this chic retreat immerses you in the heart of downtown excitement.

> 2 bedrooms w/ queen beds & smart TV`s
> Unparalleled city skyline views from all rooms
> Spacious living area w/ 65` smart TV
> 1 GIG high speed internet
> Blocks from court ave, bars, restaurants & more
> Dedicated workspace
> Full Kitchen w/ eat in space
> In-unit Laundry

Welcome to downtown Des Moines! Ideal for your urban escapade, our location places you amid a myriad of restaurants, bars, and entertainment hubs. Revel in picturesque city skyline views, relax in cozy bedrooms, unwind in the spacious living area, and indulge with TVs in every room alongside a fully equipped kitchen for your convenience. Embrace the fresh, airy vibes by day and soak in the city`s vibrant nocturnal charm through mesmerizing views that come alive as the sun sets.

Immediate proximity:
> Hy Vee - full grocery store
> Court Ave District
> Countless bars and restaurants
> Wells Fargo Arena
> Hy Vee Hall
> Civic Center
> YMCA
> Papa Johns Sculpture Park

SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS:
Queen bed 1 - 2 people
Queen bed 2 - 2 people
Sectional couch - 1 person

LIVING AREA:
Delight in expansive windows spanning the room, offering captivating views, while lounging on an incredibly comfortable sectional couch with removable back pills to accommodate an extra guest for sleeping purposes, allowing a total occupancy of 5. Entertainment is at its prime with a generous 65` Roku smart TV. Additionally, for those working while traveling, a dedicated workspace is available, providing a comfortable area to stay productive amidst the allure of the cityscape

MASTER BEDROOM:
Indulge in a queen-sized bed adorned with a cozy comforter in this room, offering an en-suite bathroom (shared on the other side) with a refreshing shower and a Roku smart TV for entertainment. Gaze upon the incredible downtown scenery through the windows, while convenient charger ports discreetly located on the back of the lamp stands enhance your stay.

SECONDARY BEDROOM:
Discover a haven with a queen-sized bed topped with a cozy comforter, complete with a Roku smart TV for entertainment. Take in the stunning downtown views from the windows also with the added convenience of charger ports on the lamp stands.

BATHROOM:
Spacious open area featuring a sink and ample storage awaits you, complete with a stand-up shower. This versatile bathroom grants access from both the master suite and the hallway adjacent to the second bedroom, ensuring convenient entry regardless of your room choice.

KITCHEN:
Experience a kitchen designed for culinary delights, boasting a generous island and a cozy eat-in breakfast bar. Fully equipped for your culinary needs, it includes pots, pans, silverware, baking sheets, colander, kitchen utensils, dinnerware, oven, microwave, dishwasher, sink, toaster, coffee maker with complimentary coffee, a Brita water filter, and various other amenities to elevate your dining experience!

PARKING: while not included with the unit, there is ample paid parking available at meters outside (mon-sat, sunday is free!) as well as multiple parking ramps within 2 blocks including one on the backside of the same building.

Guests will access the unit using a key & fob that will be retrieved from a lockbox outside the complex.

This unit is in the heart of downtown and in a large complex with other tenants. There may be times when hear cars on the street, emergency vehicles, people outside or in the unit, events, construction and other typical urban sounds. While we don`t believe it`s abnormally noisey, we do mention this in all of our downtown listings in order to provide full transparency!

PARTY FEE: Parties including excess guests beyond the amount in the reservations as well as abnormally loud groups may be subject to a fee up to $1000. We enthusiastically welcome guests who aim to enjoy the amenities while maintaining respect for our neighbors within the complex!

NOISE MONITORING: In consideration of our community of neighbors in this expansive complex, we`ve implemented a Minut Sound Monitoring device within the unit. Rest assured, this device does not record any audio; instead, it monitors decibel levels. As responsible hosts, our commitment to being good neighbors is reinforced by using this technology, which provides us and our guests with alerts in case sound levels exceed the appropriate threshold. It`s our way of ensuring a peaceful and enjoyable environment for everyone. If sound warnings are ignored, fees and loss of reservation without a refund are possible.

By booking you authorize penalty fees for smoking, parties, unauthorized pets/guests etc to be charged if discovered. Please read house rules for full details on penalty fees.
By booking, you agree to all of the house rules listed on our listing. Here it is again for your reference:

1. Smoking and drug use are not allowed inside the unit or complex. This includes vapes, weed, or other illegal substances. There is a $1000 fine if discovered.

2. Unruly Parties are not allowed in this property, including loud music. There is a fee of $1000 if more guests than stated are brought to the property or because of excessive noise after the first warning/ neighbor complaints. Quiet Hours: 10:00pm - 8am.

3. There is a $50 fee per guest per night for undeclared guests.

4. If an excessive mess is discovered after your stay, you will be charged accordingly on top of the standard cleaning fee.

5. A lost, missing, or damaged key or fob has a replacement cost of $75 each

6. 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.

7. 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.

8. Everything in the home is inventoried. We will charge for any missing or damaged items.

9. Any cleaning issues must be reported within a reasonable time of check-in so that we can help resolve any issues you may have.

10. 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.

11. You are booking with a valid government-issued ID and are not engaging in fraud or identity theft.

12. 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.

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Feature Features

  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • SAFETY

    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)
  • BEDROOM

    Bed Sheets Provided
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Dishwasher Kitchen Island Microwave Oven Refrigerator Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Car Not Required
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi, With Speed Of 500+ Mbps (good For 6+ People Or 10+ Devices)
  • BATHROOMS

    1 Bathroom Hair Dryer Towels Provided
  • WORKSPACES

    Desk Desk Chair
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Theme Parks Nearby Water Park
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Smart TV
  • LIVING SPACES

    Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    In The City Center Near A Health Or Beauty Spa
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Elevator Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 10:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 5

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School District Rates & Availability

Review Review

  • Ella

    Submitted Feb 12, 2026

    Stayed Feb 6, 2026

    Clean apartment, great view, very walkable

  • Clayton B.

    Submitted Nov 26, 2025

    Stayed Nov 24, 2025

    It’s a cozy downtown space with plenty of room to rest and hang out. 100% will be booking in the future!

  • Brianna M.

    Submitted Nov 5, 2025

    Stayed Oct 22, 2025

    Place was great, host was great, walking distance to everywhere we needed to go! Would stay again!

  • Angela K.

    Submitted Oct 5, 2025

    Stayed Oct 3, 2025

    So close the farmers market and multiple restaurants and bars! Great recommendation for more affordable parking was much appreciated!

  • Craig & Mari....

    Submitted Sep 9, 2025

    Stayed Aug 27, 2025

    Communication was prompt. Checkin was easy and the property was clean and comfortable.The location was great for downtown actiivities. Would use it again..

  • Deborah L.

    Submitted Sep 6, 2025

    Stayed Jul 6, 2025

    Location was great. I stayed 2 months. Host was very attentive. I am renting it again next month.

  • Jeff M.

    Submitted Jul 15, 2025

    Stayed Jul 10, 2025

    The property description was accurate, and we enjoyed the city views. We arrived around 9pm and immediately noticed the amount of homelessness and folks with addiction issues. We managed to get our belongings to the unit and settled in. During the daylight hours the place was quiet, unfortunately the main front doors to the building are a gathering place for the locals. The screaming and fighting outside at night sounded like we were on the first floor, the unit is on the sixth floor. The first two nights were absolutely miserable. Our solution was to wear ear plugs in bed to try to get some sleep. We messaged the host who was very responsive. Unfortunately, there was nothing he could do, especially at midnight. On day two we spoke with a police officer who was posted out front. He stated he was there to be a deterrent. He gave us his card and said to call the non-emergency number if we have any issues. Unfortunately, we had to walk the gauntlet through 10-15 people loitering outside the front doors just to get into the building. Most were intoxicated and/or high or asked for money. Trash was all over the street and sidewalks. The City has a real issue with this block; we stayed downtown last year two blocks north without issues. I can honestly say, this was not enjoyable.

  • John S.

    Submitted Jun 23, 2025

    Stayed Jun 15, 2025

    Location was central to what we had to do. If driving in there are ample parking garage options at very reasonable rates. Several restaurant options nearby and a grocery store within a couple blocks.

  • Hiedi T.

    Submitted Jun 15, 2025

    Stayed Jun 14, 2025

    Relaxing and convenient location for a quick stay!

  • Dusty L.

    Submitted May 26, 2025

    Stayed May 23, 2025

    Stayed last Memorial weekend and loved it so much we went back. Great place to stay if you’re in town for whatever. Comforter, close to tons of restaurants and bars, good views. Will look this place up again for any future visit.

  • LF J.

    Submitted Mar 30, 2025

    Stayed Mar 29, 2025

    Property was nice but had street noise and bright light from street even though there were blinds. Suggest light blocking shades. Also, check in indicated picking up key fob and then parking in ramp. We parked in the ramp but found it difficult to find apartment through skywalk We went back outside on the street level to enter the building. Maybe this just needs to be explained better.

  • Thomas B.

    Submitted Mar 15, 2025

    Stayed Mar 12, 2025

    Neat place to stay downtown Des Moines near all kinds of fun stuff to do. Owner very responsive to any needs.

  • Trish D.

    Submitted Mar 3, 2025

    Stayed Mar 1, 2025

    Everything was great. The only thing it’s the building the apartment was located in should be listed or revealed in info. Was hard to find from the parking garage.

  • Kara B.

    Submitted Mar 1, 2025

    Stayed Feb 28, 2025

    My girlfriends and I absolutely loved this space. Super great location and the apartment is SUPER cute. Would absolutely stay again!

  • Jeff P.

    Submitted Feb 24, 2025

    Stayed Feb 19, 2025

    Awesome stay in downtown Des Moines for state wrestling tournament. Hope to book again for next year.

  • John B.

    Submitted Oct 28, 2024

    Stayed Oct 25, 2024

    If you need a place to stay in Des Moines this is it.

  • Michelle B.

    Submitted Oct 21, 2024

    Stayed Oct 19, 2024

    Great place! Perfect location! Very clean and well maintained!

  • T.K. G.

    Submitted Aug 11, 2024

    Stayed Aug 8, 2024

    Good location, clean, and what we expected.

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$189+
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