Spacious Retreat with Dual Master Suites, Game Room and Outdoor Escape

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A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a central island, stainless steel appliances, and a wooden floor.
A room with two chairs, a table, and a lamp.
A living room with a fireplace, a flat-screen TV, and a dining area with chairs and a table.
A room with a sliding glass door to a deck, a small bar area with stools, and a chair.
A dining room with a wooden table and chairs, a chandelier, and a view into another room.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
  • Arcade/game room
    A rare find - fun for all ages with on-site arcade/game room.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Prairie Ridge Sports Complex

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Arcade/game room
  • Barbecue grill
  • Internet access
  • Air-conditioning
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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Ankeny, IA
  • Place, Northview Shopping Center
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Briarwood South Park
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Prairie Ridge Sports Complex
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Airport, Des Moines, IA (DSM-Des Moines Intl.)
    ‪26 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 13)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Living room 1

1 Single Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Bathroom 4

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Dining area

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About the area

Ankeny

Ankeny is home to this holiday home. Some of the area's popular attractions include Adventureland and Iowa State Fairgrounds. Travelling with kids? Consider Ankeny Art Center, or check out an event or a game at Casey's Center.
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Ankeny, IA

What's nearby

  • Northview Shopping Center - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Briarwood South Park - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Prairie Ridge Sports Complex - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Ashland Meadows Park - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Georgetown Park - 2 min drive - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Slim Chickens - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Panera Bread - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬13 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Spacious Retreat with Dual Master Suites, Game Room and Outdoor Escape pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Spacious Retreat with Dual Master Suites, Game Room and Outdoor Escape?

As of 10 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Spacious Retreat with Dual Master Suites, Game Room and Outdoor Escape on 15 Nov 2026 start from £393, 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 Spacious Retreat with Dual Master Suites, Game Room and Outdoor Escape?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Spacious Retreat with Dual Master Suites, Game Room and Outdoor Escape?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Spacious Retreat with Dual Master Suites, Game Room and Outdoor Escape?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Spacious Retreat with Dual Master Suites, Game Room and Outdoor Escape located?

This family-friendly Ankeny holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Northview Shopping Center and Briarwood South Park. Prairie Ridge Sports Complex and Georgetown Park are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 21 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 21 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 21 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 21 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a perfect location for us. Very close to a Hy Vee, Starbucks, gas, and nice restaurants. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Sept 2026
Kim glad to hear you liked the location and yes it's close to a lot of popular places. Thanks for being great guests!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We appreciated a pet-friendly home that didn't charge an extra pet fee. The home was well-stocked. The hosts were helpful and responsive.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Oct 2026
Thank you for staying with us and taking the time to share your positive experience. We enjoyed hosting you!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice layout for couples. Convenient to Ames for a football game. Could use some kitchen staples like foil, pepper, coffee filters, and cooking oil. Also needs a couple chairs in the living room. Game room/garage is nice if that is on your wish list.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice location and neighborhood. Fenced in yard worked great for our dog. Beautiful patio setting for hanging outdoors. Host has excellent communication and very responsive.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Oct 2026
Dale thank you so much for letting us know what was great about your stay. So glad to hear the fenced yard and patio worked out well for you. We work hard to be great communicators. Thank you!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Conveniently located, spacious, great communication with host- highly responsive
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Aug 2026
Staci thank you for being a great communicator and excellent guest. We enjoyed hosting you!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host was extremely welcoming and accommodating!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely family vacation home for families to stay and room for all. Relaxing atmosphere while still fun for all ages!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Sept 2025
So glad to hear the space worked out well for you. You were great guests!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
great
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Garrett is very prompt with sending messages. This home is amazing in so many ways. Spacious with the 4 bedrooms and 3 1/2 baths. Well maintained and great location to all your sightseeing. Located in an area with excellent choices for shopping. This is our second time we have booked this house. It's my FAVORITE for having to be away from home.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Mar 2026
Linn thank you again for your kind words regarding your stay. We're so thankful you chose to stay a second time. Take care!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful, spacious home in a quiet neighborhood. The game room and spacious backyard and decks were a huge hit with our family. Centrally located to all our events. The hosts were great to work. We would definitely stay here again if we are in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Oct 2025
Peggy glad to hear your stay went well. Please look us up again if you return!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Was provided with all info needed for a smooth and easy arrival. Property was clean and well kept. Lots of room for guests.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Met all our needs! Appreciate how receptive the host was. Quick responses.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Dec 2025
Thanks for being a great guest Kimberly. You were an excellent communicator as well!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good place and plenty of room for 8 adults. We really enjoyed the garage game room. Couple minor issues on check in and owner responded immediately.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lots of room for everyone to spread out and have their own space. Nice neighborhood with a great fenced backyard for a visiting dog. Almost a TV in every room. I saw another review that said there was not a second master suite, but I don’t think they realized the second one is on the lower level. Private BR with attached bath. We really liked the heated game room.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome house!We enjoyed the full size new washer and dryer. The back patio was spacious with lots of seating.Our golden retriever puppy loved the fenced in backyard.Garrett would get back to us quick with answers for our questions.Would most definitely stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Sam House-Great Place!

We booked this to visit my friend's niece in Ankeny and wanted a place where a few of us could just get together & hang out It was perfect! . Lots of room. Very clean and overall very nice! Game room was super fun. Would definitely book again and the host was great at communicating!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Team headquarters

This well equipped house in a quiet neighborhood made a great gathering place for our basketball team playing at the National Senior games. Comfortable spaces to unwind after games and a kitchen to fix meals. Huge washer a bonus for cleaning uniforms.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great communication with hosts; we had to change our dates but didn't have any issues doing so. House was as described and lots of space for our family to spread out. Outside space looked wonderful, but heat index of 100 kept us inside. Would be a great spot for cooler fall or spring weather Really enjoyed the proximity to plenty of food options (big fans of Mullets!) as well as the zoo and Mall. Also enjoyed the Brass Armadillo antique store.Would recommend this home to anyone looking for space to spread out and easy access to Des Moines area.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Aug 2025
Jessica thank you for the great review. We enjoyed hosting you and your group!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
4.5 StarsThis home had plenty of room for my group (12) and is in a nice safe neighborhood, plenty of parking. Backyard is spacious with many comfortable seats on the decks. Beds were comfortable, showers were hot and bonus game room super fun to use! Kitchen could use some more supplies & it would've been nice to have more seating in the main living room. Two master suites is a little misleading, there is one suite with a King and ensuite bath, the second is a room with a queen bed and access to a shared bathroom. I wouldn't call it a master suite - but it was a perfectly fine room. Overall we had a great stay and would return to this home. Hosts were very helpful when needed!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Large home in friendly neighborhood: some issuy

There’s a lot to like about this house. It was large enough for my husband and me plus my daughter’s family of four. The play area in the garage was a big hit for our 9 yr old. The separation of bedrooms upstairs vs downstairs allowed each family to have their own sleeping space. The yard is large, fenced with grass so good for dogs. The neighborhood is very quiet and seems safe. It’s close to major roads and amenities. There were a few issues that made our stay less than ideal. A repair guy was at the house when we checked in. He replaced an exhaust fan in one of the bathrooms. Unfortunately he didn’t fix the lights, too, so that bathroom was pretty dark. He did fix the kiddie gate on the stairs going to the downstairs so that was good. The yard is great but it hasn’t been mowed in some time so the grass is tall which made it hard to pick up after our dogs. There was a large pile of sheets and towels in the dryer that we didn’t know where to put. In order to cool the top floor, we froze the family sleeping in the downstairs. The cooling system has one thermostat on the main floor. The listing did not say that access to all bedrooms requires either going upstairs or downstairs- no bedrooms are on the main floor. Finally, we’ve stayed in a lot of short term rentals and the check out process was a bit onerous. Stripping the beds for that many beds on our way out was time consuming.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Jul 2025
We rely on others to make sure everything is done and prepared for new guests. In this case, we apparently had a perfect storm where outside contractors fell short. We encourage guests to reach out with any concerns during their stay so we can address as our standards are much higher than this. We have a long history of providing a quality space for guests along with prompt communication. Please see all reviews for a full understanding of how we take care of guests and provide quality stays.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
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