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The Cow Tipper: Near Everything - SPA - Game Room - Fire Pit & Patio - Sleeps 10
Family-friendly holiday home in Des Moines with a hot tub
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10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 101250 sq ft
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Des Moines, IA
- Place, Hoyt Sherman Place14 min walk
- Place, Drake University19 min walk
- Place, Iowa Events Center3 min drive
- Airport, Des Moines, IA (DSM-Des Moines Intl.)9 min drive
Rooms & beds
4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Double Futon
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 3
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 4
1 Single Futon
2 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 2
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
The Cow Tipper: Near Everything - SPA - Game Room - Fire Pit & Patio - Sleeps 10
DESCRIPTION:
Near the heart of Downtown Des Moines sits this historic, fully remodeled, 4 bed & 2 bath home that can sleep up to 10 guests comfortably.
Our home offers a 6 person hot tub, fire-pit, and grill. Game room on the main level with a Wii & Arcade Game. Spacious kitchen w/cooking essentials. Fast WIFI. Smart TVs in every room. Desk for business travel. Within two miles of the Iowa Event Center, Wells Fargo Arena & Hospitals. 10min from the Airport. Walking distance to local restaurants, shops and parks.
THE SPACE:
Kitchen: fully updated with most all cooking utensils, salt/pepper/cooking spray, baking dishes, pots and pans, toaster, blender, and a coffee maker (with enough coffee packs, teabags, creamer and sweetener to get you started).
Dining: off of the kitchen you will find a dining room with a table for six. We also offer additional seating at the bar for three more guests. Space-saver highchair available in the laundry closet, if needed.
Living Room: when you walk in the front door, you will be greeted by a cozy family room with a queen sized pull-out-couch. The living room also offers a desk/office chair, an electric fireplace and a flat-screen smart tv to allow you to login to all your favorite streaming services during your stay.
Bedrooms: upstairs you will find three bedrooms and a full bathroom. All three of the bedrooms are equipped with queen beds. All bedrooms have memory foam mattresses, dressers, smart TVs, and nightstands with smart lamps to easily charge your phone at night. Pack-N-Play available in the bedroom closet if needed.
Bathrooms: our home offers two full bathrooms. One bathroom is upstairs with the bedrooms, and the other is on the main level. Each bathroom is fully stocked with fresh towels (10 sets total in the house), shampoo, conditioner, and body wash.
Patio: off the back of the house you will have full access to a partially fenced in private backyard with a 6 person spa, jungle gym for the kids to play, a propane grill, and a fire-pit (wood not provided). Perfect for those family BBQs!
Game Room: on the main level, located inside of the 4th bedroom with a queen sleeper sofa. 32in smart tv with a Wii and variety of games. Simpsons four person arcade game. Plenty to keep the kids entertained for hours!
Office: a full desk and office chair is located off of the living room, near the entrance of the house.
Laundry: first floor washer and dryer available with enough detergent to start off your stay. Ironing board and iron are also accessible in the laundry closet for your convenience.
Parking: Free, off-street parking in the driveway. The garage will not be accessible.
PLEASE NOTE:
After requesting your reservation, you will receive a notification to complete our Rental Agreement, confirming the terms and conditions of your stay - which you will be able to execute digitally. Access to the property will not be granted until the Rental Agreement is signed.
Although our rental agreement contains our house rules, we ask that you please familiarize yourself with these few important items:
- No pets
- No smoking
- No glitter/confetti
- No dies/soaps/bubble bath/or glass in the hot tub
(clear violation of any of these items will result in an additional cleaning fee)
All areas of the main floor and upper-level of the house are open for guests to use. The basement and garage however, are restricted for housekeeping supplies and will remain locked during your stay.
Our property is monitored by 24/7 video & audio surveillance recording. This is only used on the outside of the property, and not facing the back patio area (in respect to your privacy). Our cameras are for security purposes only. There is one camera on the driveway side, facing the street. One camera on the side opposite side of the home, facing the street. And, there is a doorbell camera.
For your stay, we provide a starter kit for essentials and toiletries:
- Five (5) sets of towels/washcloths in each bathroom
- 3 additional rolls of toilet paper in each bathroom
- Shampoo/conditioner/body wash dispensers in each shower
- First couple days supply of coffee
- First few loads of dishwasher and clothes washer detergent pods
NEIGHBORHOOD DESCRIPTION:
We are conveniently located near the center of Downtown Des Moines. Five minute drive to the Iowa Events Center, Wells Fargo Arena, and all major Hospitals. Also, just a few minutes from the Downtown Farmers Market (Saturday mornings May-October) and the Science Center of Iowa.
Additionally, you will find yourself close to all of our annual events, such as: World Food and Music Festival, The Des Moines Art Festival, and of course the Iowa State Fair.
Within walking distance of many shops, restaurants and bars (two blocks from the Ingersoll District)
A quick ten minute drive to the Des Moines Airport and to the Blank Park Zoo
GETTING AROUND:
TAXI: Uber, Lyft and Taxi service available throughout the Des Moines Metro
AIRPORT: The Des Moines International Airport is located less than 10 minutes straight south.
BUS: The Des Moines DART bus service has stop points all around the metro.
The closest Bus Stop is just a 2 minute walk away at Woodland Ave and 24th St
BIKE: Des Moines BCycle offers rental bikes all around the great city. Closest pick up/drop off points are within a half mile walk on Ingersoll Ave
PARKING: The city has metered parking and garages throughout. Cost ranges from $.25-$1.25 per hour. Meters charge from 9am-9pm M-F and are free on Sunday
Near the heart of Downtown Des Moines sits this historic, fully remodeled, 4 bed & 2 bath home that can sleep up to 10 guests comfortably.
Our home offers a 6 person hot tub, fire-pit, and grill. Game room on the main level with a Wii & Arcade Game. Spacious kitchen w/cooking essentials. Fast WIFI. Smart TVs in every room. Desk for business travel. Within two miles of the Iowa Event Center, Wells Fargo Arena & Hospitals. 10min from the Airport. Walking distance to local restaurants, shops and parks.
THE SPACE:
Kitchen: fully updated with most all cooking utensils, salt/pepper/cooking spray, baking dishes, pots and pans, toaster, blender, and a coffee maker (with enough coffee packs, teabags, creamer and sweetener to get you started).
Dining: off of the kitchen you will find a dining room with a table for six. We also offer additional seating at the bar for three more guests. Space-saver highchair available in the laundry closet, if needed.
Living Room: when you walk in the front door, you will be greeted by a cozy family room with a queen sized pull-out-couch. The living room also offers a desk/office chair, an electric fireplace and a flat-screen smart tv to allow you to login to all your favorite streaming services during your stay.
Bedrooms: upstairs you will find three bedrooms and a full bathroom. All three of the bedrooms are equipped with queen beds. All bedrooms have memory foam mattresses, dressers, smart TVs, and nightstands with smart lamps to easily charge your phone at night. Pack-N-Play available in the bedroom closet if needed.
Bathrooms: our home offers two full bathrooms. One bathroom is upstairs with the bedrooms, and the other is on the main level. Each bathroom is fully stocked with fresh towels (10 sets total in the house), shampoo, conditioner, and body wash.
Patio: off the back of the house you will have full access to a partially fenced in private backyard with a 6 person spa, jungle gym for the kids to play, a propane grill, and a fire-pit (wood not provided). Perfect for those family BBQs!
Game Room: on the main level, located inside of the 4th bedroom with a queen sleeper sofa. 32in smart tv with a Wii and variety of games. Simpsons four person arcade game. Plenty to keep the kids entertained for hours!
Office: a full desk and office chair is located off of the living room, near the entrance of the house.
Laundry: first floor washer and dryer available with enough detergent to start off your stay. Ironing board and iron are also accessible in the laundry closet for your convenience.
Parking: Free, off-street parking in the driveway. The garage will not be accessible.
PLEASE NOTE:
After requesting your reservation, you will receive a notification to complete our Rental Agreement, confirming the terms and conditions of your stay - which you will be able to execute digitally. Access to the property will not be granted until the Rental Agreement is signed.
Although our rental agreement contains our house rules, we ask that you please familiarize yourself with these few important items:
- No pets
- No smoking
- No glitter/confetti
- No dies/soaps/bubble bath/or glass in the hot tub
(clear violation of any of these items will result in an additional cleaning fee)
All areas of the main floor and upper-level of the house are open for guests to use. The basement and garage however, are restricted for housekeeping supplies and will remain locked during your stay.
Our property is monitored by 24/7 video & audio surveillance recording. This is only used on the outside of the property, and not facing the back patio area (in respect to your privacy). Our cameras are for security purposes only. There is one camera on the driveway side, facing the street. One camera on the side opposite side of the home, facing the street. And, there is a doorbell camera.
For your stay, we provide a starter kit for essentials and toiletries:
- Five (5) sets of towels/washcloths in each bathroom
- 3 additional rolls of toilet paper in each bathroom
- Shampoo/conditioner/body wash dispensers in each shower
- First couple days supply of coffee
- First few loads of dishwasher and clothes washer detergent pods
NEIGHBORHOOD DESCRIPTION:
We are conveniently located near the center of Downtown Des Moines. Five minute drive to the Iowa Events Center, Wells Fargo Arena, and all major Hospitals. Also, just a few minutes from the Downtown Farmers Market (Saturday mornings May-October) and the Science Center of Iowa.
Additionally, you will find yourself close to all of our annual events, such as: World Food and Music Festival, The Des Moines Art Festival, and of course the Iowa State Fair.
Within walking distance of many shops, restaurants and bars (two blocks from the Ingersoll District)
A quick ten minute drive to the Des Moines Airport and to the Blank Park Zoo
GETTING AROUND:
TAXI: Uber, Lyft and Taxi service available throughout the Des Moines Metro
AIRPORT: The Des Moines International Airport is located less than 10 minutes straight south.
BUS: The Des Moines DART bus service has stop points all around the metro.
The closest Bus Stop is just a 2 minute walk away at Woodland Ave and 24th St
BIKE: Des Moines BCycle offers rental bikes all around the great city. Closest pick up/drop off points are within a half mile walk on Ingersoll Ave
PARKING: The city has metered parking and garages throughout. Cost ranges from $.25-$1.25 per hour. Meters charge from 9am-9pm M-F and are free on Sunday
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.
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Amenities
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
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Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 23
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Pack N Play and High Chair Provided
Events
Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
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Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Important information
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This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
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About the area
Des Moines
Located in Des Moines, this holiday home is in the city centre. Hoyt Sherman Place and John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Waveland Municipal Golf Course and Air Lanes Bowling Center. Travelling with kids? Make time for Iowa State Fairgrounds, or head to an event or a match at Casey's Center. Practise your golf swing on a nearby course, or enjoy other activities in the great outdoors, such as cycling in the area.

Des Moines, IA
What's nearby
- Water Works Park - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
- Hoyt Sherman Place - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
- Drake University - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
- Iowa Events Center - 3 min drive - 3.1 km
- EMC Expo Center - 3 min drive - 3.1 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Gateway Market & Cafe - 8 min walk
- Palms Dsm - 9 min walk
- Qdoba Mexican Eats - 6 min walk
- Pancheros Mexican Grill - 6 min walk
- Starbucks - 5 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Learn moreOpens in a new window10/10
Cleanliness
8.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
9.8/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
4 Nov 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
10/10 Excellent
Skye T.
3 Nov 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Skye T.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
10/10 Excellent
Amber B.
12 Oct 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amber B.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
10/10 Excellent
M&S D.
13 Aug 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
M&S D.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Kelly H.
31 Jul 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Kelly H.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Jason O.
7 Aug 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Jason O.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Brittany B.
19 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Girls Weekend
Brittany B.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Jara W.
4 Aug 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Stay
Jara W.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
10/10 Excellent
Nancy M.
23 Jun 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house
Nancy M.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Angela L.
17 Apr 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay!!!
Angela L.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
10/10 Excellent
Michelle L.
16 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice getaway
Michelle L.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Molly V.
24 Jul 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Bachelorette Party Getaway
Molly V.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
travis k.
12 Apr 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house
travis k.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
10/10 Excellent
Michael S.
10 Dec 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent stay
Michael S.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Caroline S.
12 Apr 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
College Tour Visit
Caroline S.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
10/10 Excellent
jonathan s.
22 May 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wedding in Des Moines
jonathan s.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
10/10 Excellent
Jonathan S.
29 Jun 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful, clean house close to everything
Jonathan S.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
10/10 Excellent
Joei M.
29 Sept 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute, clean and central location!
Joei M.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
10/10 Excellent
William O., Ponte Vedra Beach , Fl
10 Oct 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Highly Recommend!
William O.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
10/10 Excellent
Tara S.
11 Sept 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Girls weekend
Tara S.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
Becky D.
10 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Adorable and comfortable
Becky D.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Allen M.
19 Feb 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Guys Weekend
Allen M.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
10/10 Excellent
Cory J.
27 Feb 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house
Cory J.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023
10/10 Excellent
Sue H.
17 Oct 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect weekend!
Sue H.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
10/10 Excellent
Karen B.
21 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cow Tipper
Karen B.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
About the host
Hosted by Matt & Mariah
Hey! Matt and Mariah here. We are couple of entrepreneurs that enjoy getting our hands into projects. When we aren’t updating, renovating, or building something, we are wrangling up our crazy offspring. We have three kids under five years, and never have a dull moment in life.
For fun, we love to “weekend travel” to nearby cities. Otherwise, you will find us thriving outdoors with our horse/dogs, riding ATVs, and spending evenings around a bonfire with close friends or family.
We look forward to getting to know you!
For fun, we love to “weekend travel” to nearby cities. Otherwise, you will find us thriving outdoors with our horse/dogs, riding ATVs, and spending evenings around a bonfire with close friends or family.
We look forward to getting to know you!
Languages:
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