Spacious home with game room - Close to everything!

Ankeny, Iowa
$542 avg/night Minimum Stay 2 Nights
Bed 5

Bed

Bath 3

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 13

Max Sleeps

Night 2 nights

Min Stay

This large, open-concept ranch home offers the perfect blend of comfort, entertainment, and convenience for your next getaway. With four bedrooms, three full baths, two expansive living areas (each featuring a 65 smart TV), a fully stocked kitchen, and a game room, there's something for everyone to enjoy.

Families and large groups will appreciate the ample space to relax or gather together. The home is equipped with a variety of entertainment options, including a pool table, darts, poker/bumper pool table, tons of board games, toys, and books for kids. You’ll also have access to YouTubeTV, Hulu, Disney+, and Max on all TVs throughout the home, so the entertainment never stops!

Located in a peaceful neighborhood, you're just minutes from parks, golf courses, restaurants, and easy access to Highway 69 and I-35 for convenient travel.

Things to do nearby:
Within 20 minutes of popular spots like Adventureland, Wells Fargo Arena, Cascade Falls Waterpark, Urban Air, and Center Grove Orchard.
Explore local dining, breweries, and attractions, all within a short drive!

Outdoor Space:
Step outside to a fenced-in backyard with a spacious deck, pergola, and patio seating for everyone. The propane grill is ready for your next BBQ, and there’s plenty of space to enjoy the outdoors.

Main Level:
Fully stocked kitchen with cookware and major appliances
Washer and dryer (free to use)
Kitchen peninsula with bar seating for 3
Dining area with seating for 6 + additional seating for 4
Cozy living area with a 65 smart TV, perfect for family movie nights
Primary suite with a King bed, 55 smart TV, attached bath with 6-jet shower panel, and hand shower
Bedroom 2: Queen bed, large closet
Bedroom 3: Twin-over-full bunk bed + twin bed, large closet
Bathroom 2: Full bath with tub, shower, and more!

Lower Level:
Bedroom 4: Secondary suite with King bed, bonus area with twin daybed + twin trundle, attached bath with jet tub
Second living area with 65 smart TV
Dedicated workstation with desk, ergonomic chair, 27 widescreen monitor, and Chromebox (perfect for light work or emails)
Kids' nook with toys, books, play kitchen, and a cabinet full of board games
Game room: Pool table, darts, poker/bumper pool table, wet bar with mini-fridge, and wall-mounted 32 smart TV
Outdoor Features:
Large deck with seating under a pergola
Well-maintained lawn and landscaping
Propane grill for your use

Prime Location:
Only minutes away from the Prairie Ridge Sports Complex, Georgetown Park, and two golf courses, restaurants, and entertainment. Easy access to I-35 means you're a short drive from Des Moines, Ames, and Altoona!

Whether you're here to relax, explore, or enjoy quality time with loved ones, our home has everything you need for a memorable stay.

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  • Feature Features
  • Map Map
  • School District Availability
  • Review Review

Feature Features

  • PETS

    2 Total (up To 50 Lbs Per Pet) Pet Friendly Welcoming Dogs Only
  • 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

    5 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided Sofa Bed
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 1743 Sq Ft (162 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Cookware/dishes/utensils Dishwasher Ice Maker Kitchen Island Microwave Oven Refrigerator Spices Stovetop
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Near Laundromat Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking Onsite Parking Options Include A Garage Wheelchair-accessible Parking And Van Parking Available
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Barbecue Grill Fenced Yard Garden Outdoor Furniture Patio
  • BATHROOMS

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

    Computer Monitor Desk Desk Chair
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Basketball Nearby Cycling Nearby Fitness Facilities Nearby Hiking Nearby Horse Riding Nearby Hunting Nearby Kayaking Nearby Marina Nearby Sledding Nearby Wildlife And Game Walks Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Arcade/game Room Games Pool Or Billiards Table Table Tennis Smart TV
  • LIVING SPACES

    Dining Room Fireplace Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Cabinet Locks Children's Books Children's Dinnerware Children's Games Children's Toys
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    Near A Health Or Beauty Spa Near A Hospital Near A Zoo Near Outlet Shopping On The Lake
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    2 On-site Accessible Parking Spaces If You Have Requests For Specific Accessibility Needs, Please Contact The Property Using The Information On The Reservation Confirmation Received After Booking. No Elevators Smoke-free Property Wheelchair Accessible Wheelchair-accessible Parking Wheelchair-accessible Van Parking

CheckIn Check-in : 03:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 11:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 13

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School District Availability

Review Review

  • Mike and Brenda N.

    Submitted Dec 29, 2025

    Stayed Dec 23, 2025

    This was a great home to gather with our family. There was plenty of room for all. The downstairs game room had something for everyone. It was a great space for quality time with family. We enjoyed the well-stocked kitchen to prepare our family favorites. It was nice to have use of the garage with the rainy weather. Abby & Jeff were quick to respond with information and answers to questions.

  • Linda W.

    Submitted Dec 19, 2025

    Stayed Dec 12, 2025

    Everything was great. Lots of room to spread out with four small kids. I love that they put up a Christmas tree as this is our family Christmas.

  • Carmen F.

    Submitted Oct 13, 2025

    Stayed Oct 10, 2025

    The house was very spacious and clean. It had everything we could posisbly need. I will definitely use this same place again for future stays in the area.

  • Matthew S.

    Submitted Oct 5, 2025

    Stayed Sep 26, 2025

    Everything was great. Close enough to ISU which is why were there

  • Adam R.

    Submitted Sep 7, 2025

    Stayed Sep 4, 2025

    Great centrally located property for everything around Des Moines. Our group really enjoyed the game room/bar area in the basement. Super fun and clean home.

  • Catherine J.

    Submitted Aug 10, 2025

    Stayed Aug 8, 2025

    Had a great time at this house! Fun activities in the basement, nice kitchen, great yard...lots of space to gather as a group as well as find a little alone time. Nice proximity to stores/restaurants and only 18min from AdventureLand :- ) Abby & Jeff we're easy to communicate with and check-in/check-out was simple. Thanks!!!

  • Dan S.

    Submitted Jul 2, 2025

    Stayed Jun 28, 2025

    Very nice property. Location was excellent. House was decorated tastefully and everything needed for a comfortable stay for 7 adults.

  • Gina R.

    Submitted May 23, 2025

    Stayed May 16, 2025

    The house is clean and well stocked with plenty of utensils, dishes, extra towels, etc. Check in was easy.The only thing I didn’t like was the thermostat. It is locked on either A/C or heat and you cannot switch between the two. The owners control it remotely. This probably isn’t an issue in summer or winter when the weather is predictable, but it was for us due to the weather being inconsistent. The day we arrived, the thermostat was set to A/C and it was 54 degrees outside. I had to contact the owners to change it to heat. They did so, but it’s annoying not to be able to change it yourself. The next day the outside temp was warmer. Because the thermostat was locked on heat, the house was a stuffy 74 degrees. I didn’t reach out to the owners because it was supposed to be chilly again that night which would’ve required asking them to change it again. We went to our daughter's graduation that night. When we got back to the house, the thermostat was locked into the A/C position and it was chilly outside again. So I had to contact the owners to change it back to heat. I asked why they kept it locked and the response was “to prevent guests from obtaining personal information and to keep the settings from being adjusted.” We’ve stayed at many rentals and have never encountered a locked thermostat. If you’re worried about someone obtaining personal info, replace the thermostat. Guests should have control of the temp and not have to ask every time. It was annoying.

  • Daniel R.

    Submitted Apr 28, 2025

    Stayed Apr 24, 2025

    We had a group of 8 adults staying at this home for a buddies' golf trip. Abby & Jeff were both responsive and proactive in making sure the process was as easy for us as possible. They responded to all messages in a timely manner, and everything about the home was as advertised. Couldn't have asked for a better situation for us!

  • tyler k.

    Submitted Apr 6, 2025

    Stayed Apr 4, 2025

    The house was very accomadating for our trip. We had a great experience

  • Autumn B.

    Submitted Mar 19, 2025

    Stayed Mar 13, 2025

    Wow! This house is fabulous! Very well done & attention to detail and ready to serve their guests! We had a group of 10 women stay together in this house! It was perfect with the amount of beds, bathrooms, eating and relaxing areas and we even enjoyed eating lunch on the deck! The owners were fabulous also! Everything about our stay was absolutely perfect! I highly recommend this property and would definitely stay here again!

  • Cindy D.

    Submitted Jan 13, 2025

    Stayed Jan 10, 2025

    Pictures do not do this house justice! It was much more spacious than expected. Very clean and well organized. Our family enjoyed the peace and quiet of the neighborhood. It was nice to be able to unload our food and such from inside the garage right into the kitchen. Overall, a very good experience! Thank you Abby and Jeff for the good communication also.

  • Linda W.

    Submitted Dec 29, 2024

    Stayed Dec 13, 2024

    The property is spacious with enough bedrooms and bathrooms for 8 adults and 4 children. The kids have plenty of space to run. With having the kitchen table and dining room table, we had plenty of places to sit for meals and also play games. We enjoyed the pool table and ping pong table. Love that they put up a Christmas tree for us to put our presents under.

  • Chris M.

    Submitted Oct 11, 2024

    Stayed Oct 4, 2024

    Abby & Jeff were very nice to work with. The house was very nice and clean. We enjoyed the pool table and darts in the basement. The backyard deck with table and chairs was nice to have. The fenced in yard was great to have for my daughter’s dog when she came to visit us. Only downfall was the central air conditioning wasn’t working on our 2nd evening so it made for an uncomfortable evening. That was not something that Jeff & Abby could control, but they did have extra fans available and asked if there was anything they could do for us. We would definitely stay there again!

  • angie s.

    Submitted Sep 25, 2024

    Stayed Sep 20, 2024

    This property is in a great location. It is well-maintained and perfect for a group of friends or extended family. We especially enjoyed spending time downstairs around the pool table and bar area. Plus, the upstairs kitchen and living area were open so we could enjoy conversation while cooking and watching TV. The hosts were very responsive to questions and issues. We would definitely stay here again.

  • Michael B.

    Submitted Aug 30, 2024

    Stayed Aug 26, 2024

    Great place, very comfortable and roomy. All the needed essentials for a group. Very nice neighborhood as well.

  • Pamela C.

    Submitted Aug 27, 2024

    Stayed Aug 15, 2024

    Had mini family reunion great pace comfortable, beautiful home will use again if needed.

  • Taylor D.

    Submitted Jul 31, 2024

    Stayed Jul 26, 2024

    The property was great and as advertised! In a friendly neighborhood with access to plenty of entertainment and amenities

  • Matt K.

    Submitted Jul 23, 2024

    Stayed Jul 17, 2024

    We stayed while our duaghter/granddaughter played in a softball tourney. Very at home feel and space for everyone to have private stay. Renters were more than helpful with questions and check-in. The neighborhood is quiet and it was perfect access for us to Waukee, Grimes, and Des Moines. Plenty of food and convenience stores nearby. Felt right at home.

  • Zach D.

    Submitted Jun 26, 2024

    Stayed Jun 21, 2024

    Awesome house that’s well taken care of and accommodating. Wouldn’t hurt to spray for insects and put some ant traps down by the patio door. We noticed a couple of ants the first morning but with making sure everything stayed clean, we didn’t see any on our following nights.

  • Gary H.

    Submitted Jun 18, 2024

    Stayed Jun 14, 2024

    This house was perfect for our family gathering. We found it well-stocked with kitchenware, games, activities and gathering spaces. The bedrooms were comfortable and nicely accommodated our group of eleven. The house is located in a quiet residential neighborhood that’s convenient and easily accessible. Hosts Abby and Jeff provided us with everything we needed to know about the property so check-in and getting settled were very easy. We certainly hope to return.

  • Faith U.

    Submitted Jun 3, 2024

    Stayed May 19, 2024

    My family and I had a wonderful stay! The house completely met our needs, including a perfect place for our mini doodle to be able to join us. Abby and Jeff were extremely responsive and the perfect hosts. Highly recommend!

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$542+
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