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The Carol Anne - Charming 2bd - 2ba Victorian Home Near Downtown!

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A neatly made bed with patterned bedding, a decorative pillow with a butterfly design, and a lamp with a floral arrangement in the background.
A living room with a sofa, two armchairs, a coffee table, a rug, and a ceiling fan.
A door with a glass panel and a sign above it. The sign reads "Welcome to The Carol Anne & The Margaret Anne."
A living room with a beige sofa, a red armchair, a coffee table, and a patterned rug.
A living room with a ceiling fan, a television, a red armchair, a wooden coffee table, and a beige sofa.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy a spacious layout that gives everyone more room to relax.
  • Private garden
    A rare find — relax in the peaceful, private garden space.
  • At the centre of it all
    Stay in a top rated central location, steps from the best attractions, dining, and entertainment.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Drake University
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Garden
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Des Moines, IA
  • Place, Drake University
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Knapp Center
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Hoyt Sherman Place
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Des Moines, IA (DSM-Des Moines Intl.)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Front Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Master

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

3/4 Bath

Toilet · Shower only

En suite bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

The Carol Anne - Charming 2bd - 2ba Victorian Home Near Downtown!

The Carol Anne. This Victorian-era duplex is the perfect mix of Victorian and modern for all the comforts of home. Perfect for quick or extended trips. Location can't be beat: Walking distance to Drake University. Minutes by car to downtown, hospitals, Ingersoll district and proximity to I-235 gets you anywhere in the city. Off street parking/electronic locks make check-in a easy. 2 large bedrooms w/queen beds, 2 bathrooms, kitchen, laundry, closets, and more making it ideal for multiple guests!
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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Is not set up for children but they are welcome
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Events

No events allowed
This home is in a neighborhood with families
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Pets

No pets allowed
Absolutely no pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking or vaping or any substances
No smoking, no pets, no parties, not exceptions!
Exterior cameras capture outside activity only

Important information

You need to know

Property # 9316142
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: This home is in a neighborhood with families
Long-term renters welcome
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 Drake, a neighbourhood in Des Moines, this holiday home is near a water park. 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 Adventureland and Iowa State Fairgrounds. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Casey's Center or Principal Park.
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Des Moines, IA

What's nearby

  • Drake University - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Knapp Center - 16 min walk - 1.3 km
  • The Wallace Centers of Iowa: Wallace House - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Hoyt Sherman Place - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Water Works Park - 3 min drive - 2.5 km

Getting around

  • Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Drake Diner - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Tacos Degollado - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Smokey Row Coffee - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Gateway Market & Cafe - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Kitchen Spaces - ‬8 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Carol Anne - Charming 2bd - 2ba Victorian Home Near Downtown! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Carol Anne - Charming 2bd - 2ba Victorian Home Near Downtown!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Carol Anne - Charming 2bd - 2ba Victorian Home Near Downtown!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Carol Anne - Charming 2bd - 2ba Victorian Home Near Downtown!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Carol Anne - Charming 2bd - 2ba Victorian Home Near Downtown! located?

Located in Drake, this holiday home is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Drake University and 1.9 mi (3 km) from Casey's Center. Knapp Center and The Wallace Centers of Iowa: Wallace House 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. 53 out of 58 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 58 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 58 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 58 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 58 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Elizabeth B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was great. The only problem was the noise from the upstairs tenants. Maybe the other unit should have better carpeting on the floor or throw rugs. The host tried to address this but it didn't make much of a difference with the folks upstairs. Being awakened to loud noises at two o'clock in the morning does not exactly lend itself to a peaceful night's sleep.I would use the host again but maybe take the upstairs floor
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Julie B.

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

Great Stay

Clean and very nice place.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Jun 2024
Thank you Julie! Come again when you can.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Josh D.

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

Comfortable stay

Comfortable stay
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jocelyn M.

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

Cute place

We enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Jun 2024
Thank you Jocelyn! Come again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

mplummer311

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

Clean, quiet stay

Very clean, tidy, comfortable stay for the week during a national archery tournament. Nice parks close by, restaurants and coffee too. Thank you!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Jun 2024
Thank you Marla! Come again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

JON F.

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

exactly what we expected

We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Jun 2024
Thank you Jon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great place to stay!

We were in town visiting our new grandson; absolutely loved the house! It was only 5 minutes away from them, in a nice quiet neighborhood, very well maintained and nicely decorated and had everything we needed. Especially enjoyed the front porch which we used daily. Would definitely stay there whenever we come to visit!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Sept 2021
Thank you for staying at our place! We look forward to hosting you again in the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen G.

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

Enjoyable stay!

Very nice place, well tended to and maintained, owners very nice and responsive. Wonderful wrap around porch! We'll be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Jun 2024
Thank you Kathleen! Come again!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Krystal M.

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

Aug 25

Good time and nice place to stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Jun 2024
Thank you Krystal! Come again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Wonderful place to stay!

We were in Des Moines for business. We came across this rental on VRBO. It was a wonderful stay. Quiet neighborhood and we felt safe. The rental was very clean and the decor was fabulous. Thank you for providing a great house rental!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Jun 2024
Thank you Corrie! Come again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Vicky H.

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

Home Away From Home

The home was so quaint & beautiful. Perfect location and very peaceful. The host were so accommodating and beyond pleasant and quick to reply. We absolutely Enjoyed our stay . Can’t say enough about it. We look forward to returning , Vicky 😊
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Jun 2024
Thank you Vicky! Come again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

John W.

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

Nice location

Very nice, clean two bedroom. A lot of extras and attention to detail in this unit. Would recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Jun 2024
Thank you John! Come again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mollie G.

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

Great for State Track

We loved our stay. The property was clean and provided a restful stay that a hotel just couldn’t touch. We stayed here for the three days of state track and appreciated that it was within walking distance of the stadium. We went back and forth and we’re able to get out of the sun and wind between events. Very restful.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Jun 2024
Thank you Molly! Come again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Bryan F.

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

Lovely Victorian

We stayed for four nights and had a great stay. Michael and Jocelyn have done a nice job maintaining the character of this Victorian home. It was very clean, great wifi, nice kitchen and convenient to all the places we wanted to visit. It seems as though everything in Des Moines was less than 10 minutes drive. Would love to stay here again on our next visit.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Nov 2022
Thank you for you’re kind words. We’re so glad you enjoyed your stay! You are most welcome to stay again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

TAMMY M.

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

Great stay at The Carol Anne

The Carol Anne was a perfect place to stay. I was a solo traveler, however, this 1st floor home would be very comfortable for up to 4 persons. Very clean & had all the conveniences of home including washer/dryer. If the weather was a bit more pleasant, it would be nice to sit on the porch. If I come back to Des Moines, I will see if The Carol Anne would be available again.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Mar 2024
Thank you Tammy!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Roy T.

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

A Good Place to Stay

Excellent overall. Clean, decorated nicely, snow removal done well, quiet, enough coffee, able to wash 2 loads of clothes. Wifi worked properly, good communication with the hosts/owners and it is close to downtown. Driveway is a little steep, one vehicle per residence in the driveway, both vehicles need to stay close to their side. And there is additional parking in the street.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Jun 2024
Thank you Roy! Come again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Starla H.

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

Terrific choice!!!

This house is so fun! Very clean very well supplied with things you’d need. Easy to get to. Easy access with the key pad instead of keeping track of keys! The neighborhood is awesome so much to do within walking distance. Quiet and peaceful. The porch is absolutely the best part of the house. We so enjoyed sitting outside! We will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Jun 2024
Thank you Starla! Come again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sarah D.

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

Beautiful Home near Interstate

A friend and I stayed at this place for the weekend. It's a cozy place that is beautifully restored and decorated with easy access to the interstate. We appreciated many of the "extras" the host provided such as complimentary coffee, tea, makeup remover wipes, etc. The kitchen is well stocked with spices, a kettle, a toaster, and any other items you need. The one downside is the unit upstairs; we could always hear them walking around.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Jun 2024
Thank you Sarah! Come again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tammy W.

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

Iowa getaway

What a cozy home. We had everything we needed. It was clean, had a fully stocked kitchen with a gas range and a full size fridge, washer, and dryer. Everything was laid out in a nice book with full instructions. It was great. Not sure if I missed it at booking but this is a duplex type of home we were down stairs and it was lodging upstairs we only shared a nice wraparound type porch. I highly recommend this property and would not hesitate to book it again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Jun 2024
Thank you, Tammy! Hope you can come again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ben F.

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

Well maintained comfortable house - Walkable neighborhood

The house is really cute, spacious and well equpped and well appointed. There is plenty of room and there is an outside covered porch and a small yard. The beds were comfortable, good water pressure and well equipped with towels and a full size kitchen. The neighborhood is a short drive from the airport. The neighborhood is quiet, yet walkable with several shops, restaurants, and a great ice cream parlor, within a short walk. The owner communicated great and was available in case we needed anything (which we did not, but it was nice to know they were close by if needed).
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Aug 2021
Thank you for being our guest! We hope you’ll have an occasion to stay again in the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jackie F.

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

Book this with confidence!

This was perfect. Very clean. Beautiful restoration. Excellent host! We were in town for a wedding and had never rented a home before. This first time experience exceeded our expectations! Great beds and showers. The weather was hot and it was refreshing to come back to a nice, cool, relaxing home. It felt so much like home we forgot we didn’t really live there! We will stay here on our next visit to Des Moines. Thanks for everything, Jocelyn!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Jul 2021
Thank you for being our guests. So glad you enjoyed your stay!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn C.

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

Very good, little extras appreciated, quiet neighborhood.

Very good, little extras appreciated, quiet neighborhood. Enjoyed it totally! My only recommendation would be a sofa in the living room where a person could stretch out when relaxing. Also a grab bar in the front bathroom shower. It would accommodate older guests (like me). (Soap going to the floor makes it slippery and nothing to hold onto. Everything else was wonderful and completely satisfactory. We sure didn't want to leave! Thank you again Jocelyn and Michael.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Jun 2022
Carolyn, it was a pleasure having you as a guest! Returning to your hometown after all the years must have been very enjoyable and we were glad to be a part of your experience. Please come again should you have the opportunity. Your suggestion for a shower bar is a great one which we will get done! Thanks!
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Mary P.

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

Lacking a lot

For a 5 night stay, the VRBO lacked Dishwashing soap, no Kleenex, and clothes soap. We did get about 5 Keurig cups. Was disappointed that we needed to buy insurance for breakage that cost an additional $90. As the place was small the cleaning fee should have more than covered the cost to have the place cleaned with no left over dead bugs, dust and dirt. The house behind the property has a rooster that crowed all day. It was like having a neighbor whose dog never quit barking. The owner was worried about scratching his floors but did not mention how uneven they were. The numerous levels were a serious trip hazard. People buy roller bags so they can roll them around. I see where the floors were a little too fragile for this. Just not a comfortable stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rory R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Place to stay close to downtown
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location in the Drake neighborhood. The host was clear in communication. Check in was easy. We had some car trouble and the neighbor was very friendly and helpful. Quiet and comfortable place. Would definately stay again if needed.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026

About the host

Hosted by van Hofwegen Properties

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Why they chose this property

Sometimes, it's the little things that can make or break a stay, so we provide coffee, tea, bottled water, luggage racks, fast internet and Wifi, Smart TVs, shampoo/conditioner, soaps, makeup removers, hair dryer, iron and ironing board, blackout curtains and many more amenities depending on the place. We also try to scout out the very best locations - places close to the action, but just far enough off the path to be quiet. We also like to find places that are walkable/bikeable so that you have those options as well. All of our units are professionally cleaned after each guest by a local cleaning company, and we have a maintenance crew on call should any small problems arise. We are always available if you have any questions before, during or after your stay. We'd love to give you some recommendations on places to go or things to do during your stay. We want you to enjoy Des Moines as much as we do!

What makes this property unique

This Victorian-era duplex is the perfect mix of Victorian and modern for all the comforts of home. Perfect for quick or extended trips. Location can't be beat: Walking distance to Drake University. Minutes by car to downtown, hospitals, Ingersoll district and proximity to I-235 gets you anywhere in the city. Off street parking/electronic locks make check-in a easy. 2 large bedrooms w/queen beds, 2 bathrooms, kitchen, laundry, closets, and more making it ideal for multiple guests!
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