10/10 Excellent
Deirdre R.
Dec 2, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Deirdre R.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Entire home
Downtown Renovated Beauty
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10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
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3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Des Moines, IA
- Place, Hoyt Sherman Place5 min walk
- Place, Iowa Events Center16 min walk
- Place, Drake University16 min walk
- Airport, Des Moines, IA (DSM-Des Moines Intl.)10 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 3
1 Queen Bed
2 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Bathroom 2
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Downtown Renovated Beauty
Come and enjoy this historic home with stunning modern design in the heart of Sherman Hill! Built in 1880, this renovated gem has 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. It's just a few minutes walk to downtown Des Moines, bars and restaurants.
The designer kitchen is fully equipped for your culinary adventures with plenty of seating inside and out. The whole family can enjoy our fenced in back yard with outdoor tables and play-set.
The space
Each bedroom has a nova foam mattress. Two of the bedrooms have queen beds and the master bedroom with an en suite bathroom has a king.
Two bedrooms are located upstairs. There is one bedroom and one bathroom on the main floor.
The basement is unfinished with a washer and dryer.
Laundry detergent, dish soap, toilet paper, tissues, shampoo, conditioner and body wash are provided.
If you are traveling with small children we can provide a pack‘n play, high chair, children’s cups, dishes and utensils as well as toys.
If you are here in the winter, we are happy to come by and teach you how to use the gas fireplace as the older style can be confusing and we want you to be safe.
Guest access
During your stay you will have the entire house to yourself.
We will give you your own unique passcode for the Nest lock on the back door close to the garage.
You will also have access to one bay of the garage- we do use the other bay, the garage is not attached to the house.
The designer kitchen is fully equipped for your culinary adventures with plenty of seating inside and out. The whole family can enjoy our fenced in back yard with outdoor tables and play-set.
The space
Each bedroom has a nova foam mattress. Two of the bedrooms have queen beds and the master bedroom with an en suite bathroom has a king.
Two bedrooms are located upstairs. There is one bedroom and one bathroom on the main floor.
The basement is unfinished with a washer and dryer.
Laundry detergent, dish soap, toilet paper, tissues, shampoo, conditioner and body wash are provided.
If you are traveling with small children we can provide a pack‘n play, high chair, children’s cups, dishes and utensils as well as toys.
If you are here in the winter, we are happy to come by and teach you how to use the gas fireplace as the older style can be confusing and we want you to be safe.
Guest access
During your stay you will have the entire house to yourself.
We will give you your own unique passcode for the Nest lock on the back door close to the garage.
You will also have access to one bay of the garage- we do use the other bay, the garage is not attached to the house.
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 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0-17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed: limit 1 total
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
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
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
About the neighborhood
Des Moines
Downtown Des Moines, a neighborhood in Des Moines, is home to this vacation home. 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. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Casey's Center or Iowa Events Center.
Des Moines, IA
What's nearby
- Hoyt Sherman Place - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
- Iowa Events Center - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
- Drake University - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
- EMC Expo Center - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
- Casey's Center - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Northern Vessel - 10 min walk
- Smokey Row Coffee - 5 min walk
- Big Grove Brewery & Taproom - 8 min walk
- Tacos Degollado - 15 min walk
- Caribou Coffee - 12 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
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Listing accuracy
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Alicia C.
Jul 21, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent property!
Alicia C.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Anna H.
Jun 13, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Anna H.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Shea N.
May 9, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Top tier
Shea N.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Darlene P.
Aug 19, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Darlene P.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
terri k.
Jul 31, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
terri k.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
About the host
Hosted by Mariah Britt
My husband Wade love eating and drinking our way around the world with our kids. We have both traveled extensively and lived abroad for years.
We currently reside in Des Moines, Iowa, just down the street this house! We moved into the Downtown Renovated Beauty for a year while we furnished and decorated it to make sure it had everything we would want while traveling.
We put a lot of focus on comfortable beds and lounge areas, a stocked kitchen because we love cooking, and things to keep kids happy while traveling. We also loved the giant sofa so much, we bought another one for our house!
We currently reside in Des Moines, Iowa, just down the street this house! We moved into the Downtown Renovated Beauty for a year while we furnished and decorated it to make sure it had everything we would want while traveling.
We put a lot of focus on comfortable beds and lounge areas, a stocked kitchen because we love cooking, and things to keep kids happy while traveling. We also loved the giant sofa so much, we bought another one for our house!
Why they chose this property
Our historic neighborhood, Sherman Hill, is charming and full of character! We love being able to walk to the heart of town in 20 minutes. Even closer, we have several restaurants & bars, a playground and a grocery store you can reach 10 minutes or less on foot (unless you have a toddler that is easily distracted on walks).
There is easy access to public transport with bus stops throughout the neighborhood.
There is easy access to public transport with bus stops throughout the neighborhood.
What makes this property unique
This home was built in 1880, and fortunately for us, owned by a designer before us who made the house look stunning inside and out! We lived in the house for a year while furnishing and decorating it to ensure it would make travelers feel at home and comfortable.
One thing we miss most from living in this house is the delicious filtered drinking water out of the left tap in the kitchen. We have a fenced in back yard to give you privacy, and keep your kids or fury friends safe.
Wade and I live just down the street, and are happy to help if you need anything during your stay.
One thing we miss most from living in this house is the delicious filtered drinking water out of the left tap in the kitchen. We have a fenced in back yard to give you privacy, and keep your kids or fury friends safe.
Wade and I live just down the street, and are happy to help if you need anything during your stay.
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