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Fun, group friendly house close to fair! Sleeps 8

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Living area
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Reviews
9.6 out of 10 Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • DryerDryerDryer
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen

Explore the area

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Des Moines, IA
  • Popular LocationIowa State Fairgrounds19 min walk
  • Popular LocationIowa State Capitol Building5 min drive
  • Popular LocationWells Fargo Arena6 min drive
  • AirportDes Moines, IA (DSM-Des Moines Intl.)19 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 3

Bedroom 3

Bedroom 4

Common area 1

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Fun, group friendly house close to fair! Sleeps 8

Family, group & pet friendly-This place was designed with fun in mind!
From the twin-size porch swing to the games to the backyard hangout & playset.

2 blocks from the fair, Aldi’s 2 blocks away, easy to find, 3 miles to downtown, fully stocked kitchen, 4 beds & a couch.

We personally renovated this for the sole purpose of being an short term rental. Which means we put ALOT of thought into the details and maximizing space as well as opportunities for fun.

This is a cute space that we created with families/small groups in mind!

Kids are welcome, pets are welcome. We strive to provide you a place that feels homey, cozy, and cool.

Guest access
The entire house and spacious backyard are yours!

Other things to note
There is one bedroom (and couch) on the main level. The other 3 beds are downstairs. If this is a problem for you, please don’t book.

Property manager

Jessica

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Private kitchen
Gorgeous Home With Sauna Sleeps 7
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
9.6 out of 10, (28 reviews)
Gorgeous Home With Sauna Sleeps 7

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Required prior approval Hosting an event: $75

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 50 lbs per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Additional pet fee for more than 2

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 15
Note from host: Required prior approval Hosting an event: $75
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 area

Des Moines

Located in Des Moines, this vacation home is in the city center. Some of the area's popular attractions include Iowa State Fairgrounds and Adventureland. Check out an event or a game at Wells Fargo Arena, and consider making time for Blank Park Zoo, a top attraction not to be missed.
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Des Moines, IA

What's nearby

  • Iowa State Fairgrounds - 19 min walk
  • Iowa State Capitol Building - 5 min drive
  • Wells Fargo Arena - 6 min drive
  • Hy Vee Hall - 6 min drive
  • Principal Park - 8 min drive

Getting around

  • Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dairy Zone - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Jersey Mike's - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Long John Silver's - ‬7 min walk

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

8.0/10

Location

8.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tammi S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay by the Fairgrounds
Property is absolutely perfect. So close to the fairgrounds and such a comfortable place. We will definitely be staying here again the next time we visit Iowa
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Annie B., Rochester, NY

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Time in Des Moines
My family loved this quaint little home. The main floor has one bedroom with a curtain for a door. The bed was very comfortable. I enjoyed starting my day and ending my day with a cup of coffee on the porch swing. My daughters (6 and 12) loved playing in the backyard and having their own area in the basement. Those beds were comfortable as well. They also enjoyed having their own TV with Netflix. I did see a prior comment mentioning the stairs. I know everyone is different, however, my husband and I are in our mid-40's and the stairs were fine. A little steeper than ours at home but this is an older home. The neighborhood is comprised of small older homes. We got a chance to meet the neighbors and they are very nice. The house is on a side street of a busier street but there was no road noise from inside the house and very little while on the porch. The location was central to everything we wanted to see and do. The owner was very responsive and even left a splash pad for my kids to play with due to the hot weather. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Stacey K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Disliked: Location, listing accuracy
Not as it seems
The owner was very good at communicating and very helpful. House was not quite as it seemed in the description. Basement bedrooms did not have egress window (major fire hazard). Had to through the bathroom to get to the basement. Very dangerous stairs even for able bodied 20 somethings and kids. (The stairs were mentioned in the description but were worse than expected). Bed upstairs comfy but sat very,very low to the floor making it difficult to get out of. Outside play area was ok, had to buy camp chairs as those provided were ripped out and unuseable. Neighborhood was not exactly family friendly (got to see the police in action a few doors down). Very cute decor and very well stocked for any of your needs. Front porch swing is awesome.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rebekah s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Thank you
The place was perfectly decorated and created a very cozy environment that is literally just 3 miles from HyVee Center. The house is located close to restaurants and a grocery store which made it really nice. We enjoyed playing card games and relaxing in-between our wrestling event. Will definitely stay here again! Thank you!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

About the host

Hosted by Jessica

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Hi! We’re Jess & Miljan-both wrestlers who’ve represented our countries (USA & Serbia). We’ve traveled all over the world-for competing & fun, and stayed in a TON of Air BNB’s. We hope to return that favor and bring a little charm, ease and a cozy place to rest to YOUR travels.

What makes this property unique

We just live a mile away, so if you need anything at all please feel free to reach out!
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