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"The Hay Loft" - Hot Tub - Game Room - Fire Pit - Office - Family FUN

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Outdoor spa tub
Room
Private kitchen
Living area
Dining

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 14

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Des Moines, IA
  • Place, Drake University
    ā€Ŗ2 min walkā€¬
  • Place, Knapp Center
    ā€Ŗ6 min walkā€¬
  • Place, Hoyt Sherman Place
    ā€Ŗ4 min driveā€¬
  • Airport, Des Moines, IA (DSM-Des Moines Intl.)
    ā€Ŗ12 min driveā€¬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Living Room 1

1 Queen Sofa Bed and 1 Large Twin Futon

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

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

Bathroom 2

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

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Office
Separate dining area
Dining area

About this property

"The Hay Loft" - Hot Tub - Game Room - Fire Pit - Office - Family FUN

Centrally located to Downtown Des Moines, sits our fully remodeled, 5 bedroom, 2 bath home that can sleep 14 guests.

The Hay Loft offers privacy for your large group, yet it's also close to everything that Des Moines has to offer!

Our amenities include: spacious hot tub, fire-pit, grill, office space and a fully stocked kitchen. Fiber internet/WiFi + smart TVs in every room. Just a couple of blocks from Drake College, and within three miles of the Iowa Event Center and Wells Fargo Arena.

Our home is equipped with three (3) exterior cameras. This is for security only, we DO NOT monitor gathering spaces. #1: Located at the front deck, facing the door/street. #2: On the N side of the home, facing the street. #3: On the back of the home, facing the driveway.

For your stay, we provide a starter kit for essentials and toiletries:
- Shampoo/conditioner/body wash dispensers in each shower
- First couple days supply of coffee/k cups
- First few loads of dishwasher and clothes washer detergent pods

PLEASE NOTE:
After requesting your reservation, you will receive a notification to complete our Rental Agreement, confirming the terms and conditions of your stay at The Hay Loft - which you will be able to execute digitally.

Kitchen: Cooking utensils, salt/pepper/cooking spray, baking dishes, pots and pans, crock pot, toaster, blender, Keurig and a coffee maker (with coffee packs, teabags, creamer and sweetener to get you started).

Dining: Custom table with seating for 12 people (plus additional chairs if needed). Highchair available in the bedroom closet.

Living Room/Game Room: There is a large sectional, queen sleeper sofa, and a futon. The room has two, 65in smart Roku TVs and a Nintendo Wii

Bedrooms: There are five (5) bedrooms total. Three (3) are upstairs and two (2) downstairs. Two of the rooms have king beds, the others have queens. Every bedroom has a Roku smart TV.

Bathrooms: There are two (2) full bathrooms. Each bathroom has a tub/shower. One bathroom is upstairs and one downstairs.

Backyard: Large, privacy fenced yard. There is a grill, hot tub, fire pit, carpet ball game, outdoor table, and spacious driveway.

Laundry: Washer and dryer are included in your stay. The laundry room is located in the basement.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 23
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

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 4031687
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
This property uses solar energy
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the neighborhood

Des Moines

Located in Des Moines, this vacation home is in the city center. 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 and Des Moines Civic Center.
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Des Moines, IA

What's nearby

  • Drake University - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Knapp Center - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Henry G. Harmon Fine Arts Center - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • La Casa Cultural Center - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Hoyt Sherman Place - 4 min drive - 3.2 km

Getting around

  • Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ā€ŖMcDonald's - ā€¬15 min walk
  • ā€ŖDrake Diner - ā€¬13 min walk
  • ā€ŖTacos Degollado - ā€¬17 min walk
  • ā€ŖBurger King - ā€¬13 min walk
  • ā€ŖHabaneroā€™s - ā€¬17 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is "The Hay Loft" - Hot Tub - Game Room - Fire Pit - Office - Family FUN pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at "The Hay Loft" - Hot Tub - Game Room - Fire Pit - Office - Family FUN ?

As of May 10, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at "The Hay Loft" - Hot Tub - Game Room - Fire Pit - Office - Family FUN on Jul 1, 2026 start from $460, 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 "The Hay Loft" - Hot Tub - Game Room - Fire Pit - Office - Family FUN ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at "The Hay Loft" - Hot Tub - Game Room - Fire Pit - Office - Family FUN ?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is "The Hay Loft" - Hot Tub - Game Room - Fire Pit - Office - Family FUN located?

Located in the center of Des Moines, this family-friendly vacation home is within a 10-minute walk of Drake University and Knapp Center. Hoyt Sherman Place and Broadlawns Medical Center 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. 16 out of 17 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 17 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 17 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rebekah R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place was amazing. Well stocked with kitchen items, linens, and toiletries. The place was thoughtfully laid out for family gatherings. Spaciousness for everyoneā€¦.will definitely stay again. Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

crystal s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was perfect and family friendly. It was clean and very updated.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Miranda V.

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

Nice place to stay

The property was very nice. Great place for a group of people. Enjoyed the fire pit.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stacey C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was perfect for our quick getaway. We had a group of teens and there was plenty to keep them entertained and the site was so cute and clean!! We look forward to staying here again!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Malinda S.

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

Awesome place to stay.

We enjoyed our stay here. It was super clean and the lay out was perfect. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kim R.

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

Cousin/Aunt trip

We recently stayed at the Hay Loft on a cousins/Aunt trip. It was a wonderful place to stay. Very clean, fun and enjoyed it very much.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jackie W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Only problem we had was very bad tasting water out of refrigerator and ice maker in frig did not work. Ice cubes we did manually came with bad flavor in our drinks. Otherwise all good.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Liesha S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very beautiful home and very clean! House is equipped with lots of kitchen supplies!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ashlyn A.

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

Highly recommend!!!

This property was beautiful and very clean! Plenty of things to do outside and inside! We would stay here againšŸ˜Š
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jim P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
All the beds were very comfortable and linens were very clean. Nice assortment of games for evening family fun. We were busy, so never were able to use the hot tub or firepit, but they did look inviting! The rooms are spacious. You need to pull into the alley to access the parking, but plenty of parking available for 4-5 cars.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Allison W.

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

Loft

The beds are extremely comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tom I.

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

Perfect place for our trip back to Drake University

As an alum of Drake University I planned a trip back for the Drake Relays with some friends. The place was perfect. Great location near campus. Lots of parking, plenty of room in the house and nice outdoor spaces. We had a great time and my guests complimented the place. Very clean, lots of amenities. Terrific !
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anne R.

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

Clean, Great Beds, Good Amenities

We enjoyed our stay! Number of bedrooms and all beds Q/K make this a great house for privacy and sleeping. Plenty of dishes, huge dining table with plenty of seating. Everything feels new. Hot tub was clean and enjoyable. Canā€™t think of a single thing to be improved.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Lori B.

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

Family, Adventureland vacation

We had a wonderful stay at this location for a family vacation at Adventureland in Altoona. It was spacious enough for 8 adults and three grandchildren. We especially enjoyed the arcade, and Wii and all of the board games. The outdoor space was wonderful as well. The kids played ā€œcarpet ballā€ for hours, and we enjoyed the outdoor fire pit with the chairs around it. Great memories were made! Thank you Matt and Mariah.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicole M.

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

Perfect

The house was clean and very beautiful. Had so many room and a big living space. We enjoyed it very much. Everything was perfect!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

kathy R.

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

Sisters trip

Very enjoyable stay for five 60-72 year old sisters. Extremely clean and a bedroom for each of us! Clean and plenty of linens in each bathroom. We enjoyed the fire ring and hot tub and taught the sisters carpet pool which was fun to see as I have enjoyed it in campgrounds weā€™ve stayed in. Nice to be able to cook breakfast as all necessary kitchen items were available in the cabinets. Good central location to all venues we were interested in visiting. Would recommend to others highly.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had an amazing stay! House is so clean and the hosts are what made it so great so communicative and even checked in to see if we needed anything. Such a great experience. The house was cute and had fun game room we enjoyed! The hot tub was awesome! We will be back! It was a great relaxing girls trip! They made check in and out so easy too. They gave great advice on local restaurants too!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026

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Hosted by Matt & Mariah

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