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Is this Heaven? No It’s Iowa! 4-bedroom home on pond in welcoming Ankeny w/Wifi

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Dog-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Garage parking available

Explore the area

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Ankeny, IA
  • Place, Otter Creek Golf Course
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Otter Creek Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Bellagio Park
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Des Moines, IA (DSM-Des Moines Intl.)
    ‪26 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Is this Heaven? No It’s Iowa! 4-bedroom home on pond in welcoming Ankeny w/Wifi

Located in Ankeny, enjoy what this 4-bedroom house has to offer. This charming property features 3 queen beds and 1 king bed, perfect for a serene and quaint getaway. 3 Westin Heavenly Mattress, 1 Casper Mattress. Pottery Barn Beds and Furniture! Lovesactional and 83 Inch TV in manCave with PS5! With amenities like washer/dryer, WiFi, Blackstone,Traeger, and AC, guests can relax and unwind in this cozy retreat. Beautiful sunsets on Deck with fire pit pub table! I am happy to assist with any questions while you stay at my house!
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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Please leave any used towels in the laundry room.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 4366205vb
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: 20
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

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 and Center Grove Orchard.
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Ankeny, IA

What's nearby

  • Otter Creek Golf Course - 3 min drive - 5.2 km
  • Otter Creek Park - 4 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Renaissance Park - 4 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Four Mile Creek Greenbelt - 4 min drive - 6.6 km
  • Bellagio Park - 5 min drive - 7.6 km

Getting around

  • Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Casey's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪7 Brew Coffee - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Arby's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Fazoli's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Slim Chickens - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Is this Heaven? No It’s Iowa! 4-bedroom home on pond in welcoming Ankeny w/Wifi pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Is this Heaven? No It’s Iowa! 4-bedroom home on pond in welcoming Ankeny w/Wifi?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Is this Heaven? No It’s Iowa! 4-bedroom home on pond in welcoming Ankeny w/Wifi?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Is this Heaven? No It’s Iowa! 4-bedroom home on pond in welcoming Ankeny w/Wifi?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Is this Heaven? No It’s Iowa! 4-bedroom home on pond in welcoming Ankeny w/Wifi located?

This family-friendly Ankeny holiday home is within 3 mi (5 km) of Otter Creek Golf Course and Otter Creek Park. Ankeny Art Center and Bellagio Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 20 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 20 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristen M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent pet-friendly home in a great location. The communication from the owner was great and the home was beautiful.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mazen M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent experience all around. We were in town for work and our stay was comfortable and easy.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Taylor T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great spot
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Nov 2025
Thank you
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The home was immaculate! The host was very welcoming with snacks and coffee! Great location and quiet
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Van T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host was very attentive and put up a tree for our family Christmas!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Abby B.

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

Highly recommend!

Host was very communicative, location was excellent, house was clean and comfort for our large group! We would stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dawn B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property was extremely nice and had everything we needed. Owner is very communicative and super to work with.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely awesome experience staying at this beautiful home. Jeff was a fantastic host! All bases were covered from Nespresso coffee, shower products, laundry services, and travel tooth brush kits. His communication was prompt and thorough. I would highly recommend this property for anyone seeking a clean, welcoming home for family or friends.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

JacobHeather R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house with lots of room for our family weekend. Kitchen was well equipped and owner was very accommodating when we asked about a bunt pan, dropping one off that day. Even had kids games at the ready in the basement for our twins. Overall a really great space and amazing sunset views from the deck.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bruce E.

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

Weekend!

Very nice place….We would recommend this home!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was beautiful! It was perfect for the group that we had. We found all of the accommodations to be excellent, and the property manager checked on us throughout the stay to make sure that everything was OK. We would definitely recommend it and would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Adam D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Jeff was a great host and was very accommodating.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Collin L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean and comfortable. Host was prompt and on point
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joshua V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Jeff was very responsive and proactive prior to our visit. Property was clean and exactly like the pictures. We stayed with adults and older teens. The house was great for entertaining and group meals. We will definitely be staying again next football season.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Nov 2025
Thank you! Awesome guests! Look forward to you staying here again next year!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Welcoming. Clean. And the owner is helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christie R.

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

Fantastic!

Well stocked place. Cooks dream tools available! Very comfortable for 3 couples. Very friendly and flexible owner.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nancy J. E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property was heaven in Iowa. Such a beautiful home , beautifully decorated, scenic view of the pond . We gathered as a family and enjoyed the home . Jeff the host was kind, friendly, and clearly communicated quickly . Highly recommend this home and will come back and tell friends and family about it . Thank you so much , Jeff.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Martha R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was amazing. Our host was always ready to answer questions. The house was just what the eight of us. It was as if we were at one of our homes. There were plenty of kitchen utensils which every cook who came used. Thanks Jeff for the hospitality.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angela K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We were in town for the Iowa State game. About 30 mins from campus in a a nice quiet neighborhood. Jeff was a great host. He checked in with us multiple times to make sure everything was ok and even offered early check in. The house was exactly as pictured and had plenty of room for our group of 6. Would definitely book again. Thanks again Jeff!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Sept 2025
Awesome guests! They left the place in immaculate condition!

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Hosted by Jeff Mills

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