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Our Family Retreat on 2.5 acres

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Spacious and fenced in back yard.
Spacious and fenced in back yard.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
6 bedrooms5+ bathroomsSleeps 143542 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Des Moines, IA
  • Place, Val Air Ballroom
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Valley Junction
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Place, Des Moines Art Center
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Des Moines, IA (DSM-Des Moines Intl.)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Level 4 Bedroom 1 Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Level 4 Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Level 4 Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Level 5 Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Futon

Level 5 Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

Level 6 Bedroom 6

1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Futon

5 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Level 1 Bathroom Full

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Level 3 Bathroom Half

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Level 4 Bathroom Full

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo

Level 4 Master Bathroom Full

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Level 5 Bathroom Full

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo

Level 6 Bathroom Full

Soap · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Our Family Retreat on 2.5 acres

Welcome to our 6-bedroom German-Tudor home, nestled on a 2.5-acre wooded lot just off Interstate-235. Ideal for accommodating family & friend groups, business teams, as well as solo travelers seeking comfort and tranquility.

The house is centrally located in the metro area, 10 minutes from downtown Des Moines to the east, and 10 minutes from West Des Moines to the west.

The house is located adjacent to the Walnut Creek Trail, offering miles of biking, jogging, and walking trails.

The space
LEVEL 1:
- Game room
- Bathroom with Shower.

LEVEL 2:
- Family Room with Large TV
- 2 Car Garage

LEVEL 3:
- Large Kitchen
- Dining Room with seating for 12
- Sunken Living Room (3 steps down) with Large TV and beautiful bay window.
- Study with board games
- Laundry with washer and dryer
- Half Bath

LEVEL 4:
- Master bedroom with queen bed and own bathroom
- Bedroom with queen bed
- Bedroom with queen bed
- Shared bathroom

LEVEL 5:
- Bedroom with queen bed and convertible seat/bed.
- Bedroom with queen bed and futon
- Shared bathroom

LEVEL 6:
- Attic bedroom with queen bed and...
- Lounge area with fold down sofa bed and...
- own bathroom

BACK YARD
- Fenced with outdoor table with seating for 6.
* Extra folding chairs are stored in the level 1 game room.

FRONT YARD
- Extends down to the bike/walk/jog trail

Guest access
You will have access to all 6 levels of the house, the front and the fenced back yard.

ACCESSIBILITY:
You will have access to all levels. Stairs connect the different levels. The living spaces are spread over 6 main levels separated by short flights of stairs.
Please reference the Overall Layout Photo.
The main level (Level 3) is accessible without the use of stairs and has the kitchen, dining room, half bath. However, the Level 3 Living Room is lower than the dining room by 3 steps. (Review photos). The living room can be accessed through the study/game room door to avoid the use of stairs.
Access to the bedrooms requires the use of 8 steps between Level 3 and Level 4 for access to 3 bedrooms. Additional steps separate the bedrooms on Level 5 and Level 6.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor Space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Respect the neighbors. No disturbing neighbors with disruptive activity, excessive noise, or agitating behavior. No loud noise after 9:30 pm
If damage occurs beyond normal wear and tear, please inform the hosts about it as soon as possible
No food or drinks in bedrooms

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
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

About the neighborhood

Des Moines

Located in Waterbury, a neighborhood in Des Moines, this vacation home is near a water park. Jordan Creek Town Center is worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit Iowa State Fairgrounds and Adventureland. Traveling with kids? Consider Better Homes and Gardens Test Garden, or check out an event or a game at Casey's Center. Swimming offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and cycling nearby.
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Des Moines, IA

What's nearby

  • Val Air Ballroom - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Windsor Heights Dog Park - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Valley Junction - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Des Moines Art Center - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Water Works Park - 3 min drive - 3.1 km

Getting around

  • Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Subway - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Our Family Retreat on 2.5 acres pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Our Family Retreat on 2.5 acres?

As of Mar 29, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Our Family Retreat on 2.5 acres on Jun 1, 2026 start from $658, 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 Our Family Retreat on 2.5 acres?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Our Family Retreat on 2.5 acres?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Our Family Retreat on 2.5 acres located?

This family-friendly Des Moines vacation home is located in Waterbury, within 1 mi (2 km) of Val Air Ballroom and Valley Junction. Water Works Park and Waveland Municipal Golf Course are also within 2 mi (3 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 26 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 26 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 26 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice, big house with plenty of space for all of us. Loved the big kitchen and lots of bathrooms. Only thing I would recommend is a shelf or some kind of storage in the attic bathroom.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joshua H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host did a fantastic job answering all my questions promptly prior to check in. Also taking care of a heating issue during our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nichole C.

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

Close to drake university

Great stay - wonderful location and beautiful home - highly recommend
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Melissa b.

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

Family weekend

Lovely house perfect for my large family.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jamie H.

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

Beautiful German Tudor

Beautiful German Tudor with lots of room and plenty to do.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leasa W.

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

Family gathering

Great stay! House is very large, providing lots of different spaces for people to watch tv, play games, socialize, etc. outdoor space is amazing when weather is good.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Craig D.

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

Volleyball trip

Great house and location. Perfect for adults and kids together.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie N.

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

Loved our stay

Thank you so much for providing your property for our company retreat and planning session. It was a great set-up for adults to have both privacy and community easily.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gopal B.

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

Vacation in Iowa

We really liked the cabin. It's very spacious than we expected. Enough Bathrooms as well. Location and the view is great.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brad C.

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

Perfect for a large group

We were visiting the area for a school competition. We had mix of 7 kids and 4 adults and the place was perfect for us.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Dana M.

The house suited our needs for a gathering of five couples for 3 nights. We liked the convenient location. Overall, I was disappointed in our stay. The cleanliness was questionable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Connie S.

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

Concert trip

It was great. The house was clean and cozy. The host was very helpful . I would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Todd S.

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

Great family get together!

5 siblings and spouses plus our parents for their 60th anniversary for 3 nights. A very accommodating place! We brought food for most of our meals. Plenty of space to enjoy ourselves! Quiet neighborhood. I highly recommend this property!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephen M.

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

Drake Law School Reunion

Six classmates enjoyed our stay together, choosing this home over hotel options. It proved to be a great choice. All of our questions and concerns were quickly addressed to our satisfaction. Highly recommend for large families or groups of friends.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David S.

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

Des Moines

Nice large house close to Drake University for the relays. We liked the walking path close to the home as well.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Lisa K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Convenient location and adjacent to biking and walking path. Lots of family room space and we had fun in the game room. Large yard in back. Multi levels of bedrooms and baths worked great for our group of 7. Most bathrooms have walkin tub with showers. Not my favorite. The house was missing some needed kitchen and cleaning basics. For our group it was a great fit.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Meghan M.

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

All that you need

Had a wonderful stay meeting up with old college friends and their children! So much room in the house- the fenced in backyard was ideal for keeping track of kids and toddlers. We were within 5 mins of everything we needed and even ended up staying in a night instead of going out to eat because of how convient the house was. Would absolutely stay again. Additionally host was very responsive to any and all questions.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matt N.

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

Work Group

Our work team had an installation nearby and this house was a perfect fit for all of us to kick back and relax following a long day of work.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joni K.

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

State Track

This location was absolutely perfect to stay during state track. a 5-minute drive to Drake University made this location so desirable. Centrally located in Des Moines we had a lot of options for dining during our down time. The house is very spacious and gave us all our own space to relax after the track sessions. The younger kids absolutely loved the game room in the basement.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kiley H.

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

Great place for families!!

My family and extended family stayed here for a few days for the Iowa State fair. There were three adults and five kids and there was plenty of space for all! The kids love the upstairs room where they could hang out by themselves or game room downstairs. Two living rooms were both nice for all to relax at the end of the night. Location was in between State Fair and Jordan Creek both places we visited. Restaurants, bars and groceries are very close by! House is on busy road with entrance directly off the road so just have to be patient entering and exiting. Definitely would stay here again!! You won’t be disappointed!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joseph H.

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

Maybe Iowa is Heaven

For the 25th year we have brought our fantasy football league together to enjoy a fantastic weekend of fellowship and pigskin. This year we decided to head to the midwest as a rallying point. We found this property and hoped for the best in finding a place with a lot of bedrooms, bathrooms and living space. The Waterbury property checked those boxes and more. You never know what you are getting until you arrive but one step inside the house answered those questions. The house was exactly as depicted on the website though we weren't sure what that was going to be with 6 levels. But not only were we pleased beyond expectations, this is the coolest house any of us had seen in awhile. It is spacious beyond our hopes and dreams and we will definitely be returning. Do you have a big group get together coming up.....then this is your location. Book it now.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Xavier G.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Thank you for hosting. Only comments I would have is the upstairs shower and window cill had some bugs dead and alive in it . Window nook in living room did too. Just mention it to the cleaners to get those disposed of. And I looked into the “splinter” I mentioned yesterday, it’s actually a nail in floor that’s head is popped up. It’s straight in when you walk in door about 3/4 of the way to the first hallway ip to kitchen. Thanks again!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicole F.

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert K.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dorthy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

About the host

Hosted by Acacia Manager

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The home is owned by siblings who would love to share the delightful space with other families and friends, to make lasting memories.

Why they chose this property

It's a lovely house close to everything, and right by the Des Moines network of bike trails.

What makes this property unique

Lots of space, including separate hangout areas that allows families to spread out or spend time together.

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