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• Lively Cottage 2 King Beds 4 Bed 2 Bath •

Vacation home in Indianola with kitchen and patio

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Living area

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 81503 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

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Indianola, IA
  • Place, Simpson College
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Des Moines Metro Opera
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, National Balloon Museum
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Des Moines, IA (DSM-Des Moines Intl.)
    ‪26 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

• Lively Cottage 2 King Beds 4 Bed 2 Bath •

Located just down the street from Simpson College. Our 4 bedroom 2 bath room house gives you plenty of space to come together and relax. Privet back yard with our fully furnished house this is your home away from home.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 50 lbs per pet (limit 2 pets total)
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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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Property # 3081843

About the neighborhood

Indianola

Indianola is home to this vacation home. Imes Bridge and Walnut Street Bridge are local landmarks, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Jordan Creek Town Center and Southridge Mall. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Casey's Center or Principal Park.
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Indianola, IA

What's nearby

  • Simpson College - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Warren County Fair - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Buxton Park Arboretum - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Des Moines Metro Opera - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • National Balloon Museum - 3 min drive - 3.1 km

Getting around

  • Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Deng's Garden - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪HyVee Starbucks - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is • Lively Cottage 2 King Beds 4 Bed 2 Bath • pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at • Lively Cottage 2 King Beds 4 Bed 2 Bath •?

As of Dec 27, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at • Lively Cottage 2 King Beds 4 Bed 2 Bath • on Dec 28, 2025 start from $215.8, 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.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at • Lively Cottage 2 King Beds 4 Bed 2 Bath •?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at • Lively Cottage 2 King Beds 4 Bed 2 Bath •?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is • Lively Cottage 2 King Beds 4 Bed 2 Bath • located?

Situated in Indianola, this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Simpson College and Des Moines Metro Opera. National Balloon Museum and Indianola Pickard Sports Complex are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 18 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 18 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 18 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 18 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Spring A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great house!

Had a great stay, will come back!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is our 4th stay at the property. It's just as advertised and perfect for our needs. The neighborhood is very quiet and perfect for walking our dog. This time we extended our stay by one day at the start. I messaged the host and he made the process very easy.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

VRBO Indianola,Iowa

Cute home ,easy to find ,close to everything, cozy but plenty of room.Glad we chose them Between Osceola, Iowa Celebration of Life for my Mom and could visit other family in Des Moines
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a very nice stay. The home was quaint and comfortable. It is in a residential area, but close to the business areas of town. The house was clean. The bed rooms were good sized. I saw that another reviewer commented that the appliances were older - that is correct, but they worked perfectly and are in great condition. My adult children LOVED the downstairs - walls shag carpeted half way up and a corded phone. Dining room area was a bit small, but we were in the area for a wedding, so this did not affect our stay. The communication with the host was good. We would gladly stay here again if we had a need to be in the area again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect for our stay

The property was just as advertised. It had everything we needed for our stay. It's in a nice neighborhood and we were very comfortable walking our dog at any time of the day.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katie H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great house for family

First, thank you to the home owners. They were very easy to communicate with. The house was perfect for us. The large backyard was beautiful and perfect.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ken W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family vacation

Everything was as advertised. Communication was always very prompt with the lister.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Josh E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

Nice Stay in Indianola

Nice place, everything was as advertised. We had 7 adults and slept very comfortably - easily could’ve slept a few more. Driveway had room for 3 (maybe 4?) cars, which was nice. Some appliances were old and there was somewhat limited seating for a large group in living area. Overall good place and I would stay here again if I was in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chad P., Marion, Iowa

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Indianola

We needed a place to home base while family gathered for my father’s funeral. The property was well stocked with supplies like soap, TP, paper towels, Kleenex, dishwasher soap, laundry detergent and coffee. Beds were comfy. We will stay again if the need arises.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brad D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice and quiet.

The house was well stocked and very clean. Everything was easy to use; tv, dishwasher etc. The beds were awesome comfy. Plenty of hot water for showers. Friendly neighbors. Easy access to the house. I had problems using the Vrbo app, so staying in touch with the host was hit and miss for a day or so. Don’t know if the hacking of Microsoft or others had anything to do with that. If not, Vrbo needs to fix the app messaging.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Ginger S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

July Stay

The house was nice. The only complaint I have was it was sparingly furnished. It would have been nice to have a chest of drawers or something in the bedrooms to put our clothes away. Very few hangers in the closets even. A chair or two in the living room would have helped. The couch is very large and very deep not great for height challenged people. Otherwise the house was nice and comfortable.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Melissa C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quick Weekend away

The house was just as stated. I had read the other reviews and agree. The host were quick to answer any questions. The house was as advertised and was clean. The upstairs was warm, and the AC wasn't helping much. The yard was very overgrown but it was mowed while we were there. However, we had no notice of this, just had people there when we got up. The "patio" area was still very overgrown. House worked for a place to spend a weekend away as a landing pad between activities and was in a good neighborhood.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tamara A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A couple of things

Downstairs bathroom door didn't shut or lock. Looks like door jam inside bathroom needs repair. Upstairs is warm - AC doesn't cool upstairs adequately
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

4/10 Poor

Scott B.

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in

Confusing

Overall, our stay was uneventful. Never saw owners, sure they saw us through video cameras. Someone has put money into the house. New roof, remodeled bathrooms, good tv, beds mostly comfortable. Couch from Goodwill(?), never seen one like it. If you are short, good luck. No chairs except 4 in kitchen/dining area, one upstairs in bedroom. Main floor toilet good but always flushed twice.Appliances old but functional, (don’t know about stove, never used it, however Montgomery Ward ended business in 2000, refrigerator (Maytag) delivered in 98 but was cold.)First impressions are critical in any environment. This was where the owners failed. Lawn overgrown, weeds growing unchecked on paver patio, some 3 feet tall, too bad, would have been cool to sit on. Overall impression? Neglected, not just for the week, more like two or three. Weeds,much longer . Random trees, and weeds growing everywhere. Front of home very overgrown, broken bird bath in back yard. All outside lights were burned out, an outlet in house did not work, 4 dinner plates with extra paper, most cabinets empty. Some pots/pans. Silverware good and plentiful. Good coffeemaker, never used it. To me, the whole situation made no sense. The house itself looked good but sparsely furnished, yard was a disaster. I don’t like leaving negative reviews but if you have a big family and want to use the yard look elsewhere.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle W.

Stayed 15 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Exactly as advertised

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

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