Colorful & Quiet 3-Bedroom Charmer near Downtown

Des Moines, Iowa
$280 avg/night Minimum Stay 2 Nights
Bed 3

Bed

Bath 1

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 5

Max Sleeps

Night 2 nights

Min Stay

You are going to love the charm and comfort of our home. You’ll be located on a quiet tree lined street in a walkable neighborhood, close to restaurants, grocery stores and coffee shops. Street or driveway parking makes arrival a breeze. The main level of the home boasts 2 bedrooms, one of which can also serve as an office with a dedicated workspace. The master commands the entire upper level of this Cape Cod style home. The deck is a perfect place to unwind in the fenced backyard.
<br>The space
Head upstairs to the master suite, covering the entire second floor. Queen bed, multiple storage options, smart TV and an en suite half bath make this retreat hard to leave.

The dining room table has seating for 4, but the leaf allows comfortable seating for more. Additional dining chairs and a highchair are available if needed. Off the dining room is the kitchen, complete with gas range, microwave, coffee maker, blender and fully stocked with supplies to cook any meal you can think of, variety of additional small appliances also available for use.

The living room is also off the dining room, home to a large sectional and a smart TV ready for your next cozy movie night. Media console is stocked with games for kids and adults.

The master bath is off the short hallway from the dining room, where you’ll find everything you need for a hot bath and a fluffy towel after. Hall linen cabinet houses extra linens, bath and body products for your use and a hair dryer. Off the same hallway are two bedrooms. One bedroom is setup with a full bed, and blackout curtains, while the second has a twin daybed and a designated workstation, plenty of dresser/closet storage in both.

The mud room has cubbies, hooks and baskets to keep all of your belongings organized. In the same room is a well-appointed playroom stocked with toys and craft supplies for all ages.

Don’t forget to head downstairs to the basement! There you will find the washer and dryer, additional kitchen supplies, and a small home gym with weights and a bike. Have kids They will LOVE the ninja course to get some energy out.

Head outside to the lounge chairs, outdoor dining table and gas grill on the back deck. With the string lights and plenty of extra seating, it’s perfect for summer entertaining! The fully fenced backyard has tons of room to play with any of the toys hiding in the deck box or try your balance on the slackline.

Guest access
This listing is for the entire house and one car detached garage. Guests will have access to all areas.

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Feature Features

  • PETS

    2 Total Pets Pet Friendly Welcoming Cats And Dogs Only
  • BEACH

    Beach Towels
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Deadbolt Lock Fire Extinguisher First Aid Kit Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    3 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Eco-friendly Cleaning Products Provided Recycling Uses Some LED Lighting
  • KITCHEN

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

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking Onsite Parking Options Include A Garage
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Barbecue Grill Fenced Yard Garden Outdoor Furniture Patio
  • BATHROOMS

    1.5 Bathrooms Bathtub Or Shower Hair Dryer Shampoo Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • WORKSPACES

    Desk Desk Chair
  • THINGS TO DO

    Fitness Center
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Books Games Smart TV
  • LIVING SPACES

    Dining Room Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Children's Books Children's Dinnerware Children's Games Children's Toys Highchair Playground Travel Crib
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 03:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 11:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 5

Map Map

School District Rates & Availability

Review Review

  • Linda S.

    Submitted Jan 7, 2026

    Stayed Jan 2, 2026

    Stayed two nights in this great property. The owners have clearly put a LOT of thought and creative energy in making this fun for all ages. Everything was so clean and exactly as pictured. Hosts were proactive communicators and kind people. Would love to stay again when we come to Des Moines.

  • melissa K.

    Submitted Oct 9, 2025

    Stayed Oct 2, 2025

    This was our 2nd stay at this cute home! We will be staying again! They are dog friendly, but you would not know that when inside. The house is clean and tidy. No evidence of past pets. If we had kids, this house is built for them. A playroom and more. The proximity to Drake University is perfect! It's about a 4-minute drive straight down and made it easy for us to come and go as many times as we wanted while visiting our student for the weekend. This booking I had to ask for a couple changes as I had messed up on my end. They were so easy to work with and took great care of me. Thanks for a wonderful stay!

  • Jessica L.

    Submitted Aug 25, 2025

    Stayed Aug 5, 2025

    Perfect place for family stays. The house was exactly what we needed for the week. Cozy rooms and excellent playroom/craft room to keep little hands entertained.

  • melissa K.

    Submitted Aug 25, 2025

    Stayed Aug 18, 2025

    Thanks for a great stay! We love the quiet neighborhood. Took several nice walks. We moved our son into Drake. It was a straight shot down Forest Ave and we were at his dorm in couple minutes. We had to change up our days as I had made a mistake. They were so easy to work with. We already booked for our next Des Moines visit! The house is so cute and clean. The fenced yard was perfect for our dog and us not having to walk him late at night. If it was a little cooler, we would have enjoyed sitting outside!

  • Ryan J.

    Submitted Jul 14, 2025

    Stayed Jun 18, 2025

    Great stay! Hosts were friendly and responsive. Lots of fun things to do for the kids, beautiful big backyard. Rooms were nicely appointed. Neighborhood was awesome and central to everything - would definitely stay again!

  • Alison L.

    Submitted May 6, 2025

    Stayed Apr 25, 2025

    10 day stay for two adults and a dog. Safe and secure backyard suitable for pets and children. Property was very clean and owner was very accessible. The information for staying in the house were well explained. Nice playroom if you’re traveling with children. All basics needed for cooking.

  • Jen K.

    Submitted Apr 21, 2025

    Stayed Apr 17, 2025

    my nephews ages six and three came over on a rainy Sunday and had the best time playing in the basement ninja kids area and also with all of the toys off of the dining room. It is a perfect house for kids complete with a stepstool in the bathroom so they can reach the sink, kid dishes and silverware well, a huge fenced backyard and deck. They absolutely loved it and had the best time

  • Ann D.

    Submitted Oct 1, 2024

    Stayed Sep 25, 2024

    Property managers are attentive to details and truly care that you are comfortable and have everything you need. Neighborhood is quiet and neighbors friendly. The stay couldn’t have been better.

  • Melanie S.

    Submitted Aug 27, 2024

    Stayed Aug 18, 2024

    I came for a week with my 5 and 8 year old. We all enjoyed this lovely house! Location - wonderful. Stores, restaurants and park nearby. Beautiful quiet street. House - comfortable. Had everything we needed. Kitchen was well stocked and back deck was perfect to relax and eat on. Beds - super comfy we all slept great! Kid stuff - tons! basement gym was a highlight and the toy room and crafts kept them busy. A nice school park 2 blocks away. Nice neighborhood to walk, bike, scoot. If you have kids this is the house to stay in!

  • Karen B.

    Submitted Aug 19, 2024

    Stayed Aug 2, 2024

    This home is perfect if you are traveling with children! It has a wonderful play room and great back yard complete with enough toys and crafts to keep your kids busy. The kitchen is cute and had everything we needed. The neighbor is nice with a grocery store and coffee shop within walking distance. The hosts are wonderful and responsive. We would definitely stay here again.

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Total

Includes taxes and fees
$280+
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