Spacious & Fun Arcade House, Sleeps 14, Central Location, Fenced Backyard
Welcome to The Arcade House, with over 2300 sq ft of space for you to spread out and have fun. This includes two large bedrooms with king sized beds and another bedroom with a queen sized bed. Large newly remodeled kitchen with coffee bar. Downstairs you’ll find a large family room/bedroom area with arcade machines, a pinball machine, gaming system, oversized connect 4, record player, 2 sets of bunk beds and a futon couch. Several fun wall murals and selfie ops throughout the home.
Welcome to your ultimate getaway destination! Centrally located, this home is designed for relaxation, entertainment, and making memories. Whether you're a family, group of friends, or work crew, this spacious home offers everything you need for an unforgettable stay.
Living & Dining Area The open-concept living room is the heart of the home, featuring a comfy sectional sofa and a smart TV for movie nights or catching up on your favorite shows. There is a piano to play board games to enjoy and a cozy reading chair.
The spacious dining area easily seats 8, with the ability to accommodate a couple more. Plus, a highchair is available for little ones. Adjacent to the dining area is a fully stocked kitchen, equipped with a stove, microwave, coffee maker, blender, and everything else you need to cook up your favorite meals.
Bedrooms & Bathrooms The home features 4 bedrooms and 2 and a half bathrooms. The master suite includes an en suite bathroom for extra privacy, while the two other bedrooms share a full bathroom. The second bedroom comes with a king bed and twin futon sleeper/sofa that is best suited for a child. The third bedroom has a queen bed and the fourth bedroom (aka basement game room) is decked out with 2 sets of twin over twin bunk beds, a twin futon sleeper/sofa (best suited for a child), a queen sized air mattress and a half bath.
Basement Fun Zone Head downstairs to the basement and discover the true highlight of the home! With a variety of arcade games, a gaming system, cornhole and giant connect 4 there are hours of entertainment guaranteed! This area is perfect for a late-night game fest or an afternoon of indoor fun for kids or the young at heart.
Outdoor Space Step outside to the spacious, private backyard, ideal for a summer BBQ or lounging under the stars. The fully fenced backyard is a great place for kids to run around.
The laundry room is located on the main floor, with a washer and dryer for your convenience.
Parking is in the driveway where it can hold up to 5 vehicles.
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About the neighborhood
Urbandale
Urbandale 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 Blank Park Zoo. Traveling with kids? Make time for Adventureland, or check out an event or a game at Iowa Events Center.
Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 30 min drive
Restaurants
Flix Brewhouse - 4 min drive
Rancho Pescadowa - 16 min walk
Casey's - 18 min walk
Gameday - 19 min walk
Stormy's - 7 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Is Spacious & Fun Arcade House, Sleeps 14, Central Location, Fenced Backyard pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total).
How much does it cost to stay at Spacious & Fun Arcade House, Sleeps 14, Central Location, Fenced Backyard?
As of Jul 10, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Spacious & Fun Arcade House, Sleeps 14, Central Location, Fenced Backyard on Oct 4, 2026 start from $343, 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 Spacious & Fun Arcade House, Sleeps 14, Central Location, Fenced Backyard?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Spacious & Fun Arcade House, Sleeps 14, Central Location, Fenced Backyard?
Check-out is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Spacious & Fun Arcade House, Sleeps 14, Central Location, Fenced Backyard located?
This family-friendly Urbandale vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Merle Hay Mall and Buccaneer Arena. Pump It Up and Living History Farms are also within 6 mi (10 km).
Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
This place worked great for multiple generations in town for Drake graduation.
Carolyn K.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on May 29, 2026
Carolyn, thank you so much for the 10/10 review. We’re glad the Arcade House worked well for your family during Drake graduation weekend. It’s exactly the kind of stay we love hosting, with multiple generations able to gather, relax, and enjoy time together. We’d be happy to host you again anytime you’re back in Des Moines.
THis was such a great property for our family to gather & celebrate a graduation! So much space to be together & enough space that everyone had their own space. Yard was perfect for hanging out & dogs enjoyed the space too!
Missy Z.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 4, 2026
Thank you so much for the 5-star review. We’re glad the Arcade House was a great fit for your family’s graduation celebration and that everyone had plenty of room to gather while still having their own space. Happy to hear the fenced backyard worked well for the dogs too. We’d love to host you again anytime you’re back in Des Moines.
Great place! Everything as described. Would definitely stay here again!
Laurie J.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on May 29, 2026
Laurie, thank you for the 10/10 review. We’re so glad the Arcade House was exactly as described and worked well for your stay. We’d be happy to host you again anytime you’re back in Des Moines.
We were there for a sad occasion. But coming back to the house helped take our minds off things. We really enjoyed ourselves. Thank you so much
RONNICA W.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on May 29, 2026
Ronnica, thank you so much for the thoughtful 10/10 review. We’re sorry your visit was for a sad occasion, but we’re grateful the Arcade House could provide a comfortable place for your group to relax and spend time together. We’d be honored to host you again anytime you’re back in Des Moines.
We stayed for a girls weekend and it was great to be located close to lots of places. We also enjoyed our time just hanging out at the house and catching up!
House was great. Clean and lots of space to sleep.
Casey B.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on May 29, 2026
Casey, thank you for the 10/10 review. We’re glad the Arcade House was clean, spacious, and worked well for your stay. We appreciate you choosing our home for your trip to Des Moines.
This home was perfect for our family get together. It rained a couple days so we were comfortable just hanging out watching movies and visiting. is beautifully put together, and the kitchen was well stocked. The outdoor area is also very spacious with plenty of parking.
We stayed over Thanksgiving and I was able to cook a dish to take to my family holiday dinner. The kitchen is extremely large and well organized. The fenced backyard is very nice for our little dog. I also noticed that a Keurig coffee maker has been added since our last stay which complements the drip coffee maker.
Jerry C.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on May 29, 2026
Jerry, thank you for the 10/10 review and for staying with us again. We’re glad the Arcade House worked well for your Thanksgiving visit, especially the large kitchen, fenced backyard, and coffee setup. We always appreciate returning guests and would be happy to host you again anytime you’re back in Des Moines.
Great home for our multigenerational family. The grandkids loved the basement with the games. The house was clean and comfortable. Beds were comfortable. The host was quick to take care of a small problem we encountered.
Amy D.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on May 29, 2026
Amy, thank you so much for the 10/10 review. We’re glad the Arcade House worked well for your multigenerational family and that the grandkids loved the basement games. We also appreciate you mentioning the clean, comfortable home and our responsiveness. We’d be happy to host you again anytime.
Took a family trip to surprise my nephew who is in the Marines and happened to be in the area for some training. This house accommodated a group of 10 of us no problem. The owners were very friendly and made the whole process very easy.
Kirk was a great host. The house was exactly as pictured and accommodated our group of 11 for Preseason Nationals held at HyVee Hall. The house was clean, smelled great w/ more than enough of the extras that many houses don’t offer like the right amount of towels, toilet paper, garbage bags, etc..We are appreciative to Kirk for hosting us and would 10/10 recommend to any group to use as a space with their next trip to the area.
Nicholas M.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Nov 2, 2025
Love hearing that the house fit your needs so perfectly, Nicholas! Would love to host you all again in the future!
We came with a large group from MN looking for a place we could all be under one roof. Nailed it! The house fit us all very comfortably. The kitchen was fabulously stocked with all the gadgets so making meals was so easy. 100% would book again next year when we come back down!
Kirk was very welcoming and easy to communicate with. The home was beautifully stocked with very sweet and considerate touches. It was perfect for our needs. The kids absolutely loved the arcade area and it was nice to have it downstairs. You couldn't hear it upstairs when they were playing and I know they enjoyed having their own space. My daughter loved the design of the rooms. She is now begging me to let her paint her wall with a mural. There was plenty of closet space and lots of blankets. I really like having extra blankets so that was a favorite of mine. The towels were also very nice and fluffy. The kitchen was particularly well stocked with appliances, pans, hot water kettle, and coffee maker to name a few. I really can't think of anything that I wish we had which is saying something. Very pleased. Would absolutely stay here again.
Courtney W.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on May 29, 2026
Courtney, thank you so much for this incredibly thoughtful 10/10 review. We’re so glad the Arcade House was a great fit for your family and that the kids loved having the arcade space downstairs. It makes us happy to hear the little touches, stocked kitchen, blankets, towels, and room designs all helped make your stay comfortable. We’d absolutely love to host you again anytime you’re back in Des Moines.
It was a great space for our family and dog. We enjoyed the fully fenced in backyard and the arcade/game room and games. The kitchen was well stocked for cooking. Beds were comfortable. On the surface it was clean and loved the decor but could use a deep cleaning. Some of the dishes needed to be run through the dishwasher before using, crumbs in cabinets, cob webs in corners and hair in bathrooms that wasn’t ours. One of the bathrooms glass shower doors were no longer connected at bottom. Host communicated well. Overall a good experience but for the cost a good cleaning and a little TLC in a few areas is needed.
Amy n.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on May 27, 2026
Amy, thank you for staying with us and for taking the time to leave such detailed feedback. I’m really glad your family and dog enjoyed the fenced yard, arcade/game room, stocked kitchen, comfortable beds, and overall space.
I’m also sorry the cleaning did not feel as thorough as it should have. That is fair feedback, and we take it seriously. We had already scheduled our quarterly deep clean immediately after your checkout, and your comments helped reinforce the specific areas that needed extra attention.
We appreciate you noting the good communication and overall positive experience. Our goal is for the Arcade House to feel fun, comfortable, and truly guest-ready every time, and your feedback helps us keep improving.
Thanks again for staying with us.
Kirk
Joe, thank you for the 5-star review. We appreciate you staying with us and are glad you had a great experience at the Arcade House. We’d be happy to host you again anytime you’re back in Des Moines.
Kailey, thank you for staying at the Arcade House and for taking the time to leave a review. We appreciate you being our geust and would be happy to welcome you back next time you’re in Des Moines.