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4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 101250 sq ft
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free Wi-Fi
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Des Moines, IA
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2 min drive
Des Moines, IA (DSM-Des Moines Intl.)
Airport, Des Moines, IA (DSM-Des Moines Intl.)
10 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
Separate dining area
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
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.
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Pets
No pets allowed, service animals permitted
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Smoking
Smoking allowed: in designated areas
No parties
No smoking indoors
Quiet time from 10pm-7am
Important information
You need to know
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
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: 10
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
About the area
Des Moines
Located in Des Moines, this holiday home is in the city centre. 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. Travelling with kids? Consider Better Homes and Gardens Test Garden and Des Moines Civic Center. Break out the clubs and hit the links on a nearby golf course, or seek out an adventure with cycling.
Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 8 min drive
Restaurants
Big Grove Brewery & Taproom - 12 min walk
Smokey Row Coffee - 16 min walk
Gateway Market & Cafe - 9 min walk
Palms Dsm - 9 min walk
Palmer's Deli & Market - 8 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Is The Cow Tipper: Near Everything - SPA - Game Room - Fire Pit & Patio - Sleeps 10 pet-friendly?
No, only service animals are welcome at the property.
How much does it cost to stay at The Cow Tipper: Near Everything - SPA - Game Room - Fire Pit & Patio - Sleeps 10?
As of 29 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Cow Tipper: Near Everything - SPA - Game Room - Fire Pit & Patio - Sleeps 10 on 3 May 2026 start from £271, 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 at The Cow Tipper: Near Everything - SPA - Game Room - Fire Pit & Patio - Sleeps 10?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at The Cow Tipper: Near Everything - SPA - Game Room - Fire Pit & Patio - Sleeps 10?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at The Cow Tipper: Near Everything - SPA - Game Room - Fire Pit & Patio - Sleeps 10?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is The Cow Tipper: Near Everything - SPA - Game Room - Fire Pit & Patio - Sleeps 10 located?
This family-friendly holiday home is located in the city centre, within 1 mi (2 km) of Water Works Park and Drake University. Hoyt Sherman Place and Terrace Hill are also within 15 minutes.
Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Everything was perfect! Clean and orderly, no issues at all. Host had a book for us with recommendations and instructions for reference. Even had fantastic weather for February! If we ever go back to Iowa, we will definitely book this place again. Thanks!
Exceptionally clean! Kitchen is well-appointed. Towels large and fluffy. Living room furniture comfortable. Host responds immediately to questions. Thanks, Matt for recommendation to the Lotus restaurant (excellent brussel sprouts). Location was perfect for everything we were in Des Moines to see. We'd stay again for sure. 5 Stars!
If you’re looking for a place to stay with family or a group of friends near downtown Des Moines, this is it. Charming older house, but has been updated. Clean and well kept, and the owners were great to deal with with excellent communication. Would definitely stay there again.
We had a group staying at the Cow Tipper for my friend's bachelorette party. We had a great time and the rental home was perfect for our group. Owners were great and easy to communicate with. Would definitely stay again!
This house is super cute and updated inside. Very clean and walking distance to restaurants and shops. About a 5-minute drive to downtown and only 10-minutes from the airport. We would stay here again!
Joei M.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Sept 2022
Thank you so much for the kind words! We loved having your group at our home. Please feel free to stay anytime!
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!
Languages:
English
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