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A Charming Home Minutes to Downtown, Zoo, & Airport with Hidden Reading Nook!

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A modern kitchen with a central island, bar stools, and a view into the adjacent bathroom.
A living room with a sofa, coffee table, and a rug. There is a kitchen in the background with a window and a refrigerator.
A two-story house with a garage, a front porch, and a brick foundation.
A modern living room with a sofa, coffee table, and bar stools. A staircase with a railing leads to a second floor.
A framed view of a cozy reading nook with a bookshelf, a plush sofa, and a tropical leaf-patterned wallpaper.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • 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.
Sleeps 5•3 bedrooms•5 beds

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Playground on site
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Des Moines, IA
  • Place, Principal Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Iowa Events Center
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Casey's Center
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Des Moines, IA (DSM-Des Moines Intl.)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Iowa Pink Room - Queen Bed

1 Queen Bed

Living Room Sofa Sleeper

1 Double Futon

Living Room Sofa Sleeper

1 Double Sofa Bed

Twins w/ Hidden Reading Nook!

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Downstairs Half Bath

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Full Bath Upstairs

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Dining area

About this property

A Charming Home Minutes to Downtown, Zoo, & Airport with Hidden Reading Nook!

Enjoy a stylish experience at this centrally-located and extremely updated home in Des Moines. Just a quick trip to nearly everything DSM has to offer: DSM airport, Iowa State Fairgrounds, Downtown DSM, miles of bike trails for all your cycling/active needs, restaurants, bars, breweries, wineries, convention and concert venues, parks, shopping, and more.

Enjoy our newly updated, industrial DSM oasis. 1 queen bed, 2 twin xl beds, 1 comfortable queen pullout sleeper, 1 full 1 half bath w/unique reading nook.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Accompany children using reading nook
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Please drink responsibly & only if you are 21 years of age+
Please leave all furniture as you found it & do not adjust thermostat. Let us know if something is malfunctioning so that we can resolve ASAP.
Please be respectful of our friends on the other side of the townhome as walls are shared. Abide by all street parking rules if not in driveway.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2588928vb
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
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 Indianola Hills, a neighbourhood in Des Moines, this holiday home is near theme parks. 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 Des Moines Civic Center, or check out an event or a game at Casey's Center. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking, windsurfing and power boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.
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Des Moines, IA

What's nearby

  • Principal Park - 3 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Des Moines Civic Center - 4 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Iowa Events Center - 4 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Casey's Center - 4 min drive - 3.8 km
  • EMC Expo Center - 4 min drive - 3.8 km

Getting around

  • Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Casey's - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Angry Goldfish Pub & Eatery - ‬13 min walk
  • Mad Meatball
  • ‪Burger King - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is A Charming Home Minutes to Downtown, Zoo, & Airport with Hidden Reading Nook! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at A Charming Home Minutes to Downtown, Zoo, & Airport with Hidden Reading Nook!?

As of 20 Aug, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at A Charming Home Minutes to Downtown, Zoo, & Airport with Hidden Reading Nook! on 30 Nov, 2026 start from S$6,912, 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 A Charming Home Minutes to Downtown, Zoo, & Airport with Hidden Reading Nook!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at A Charming Home Minutes to Downtown, Zoo, & Airport with Hidden Reading Nook!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A Charming Home Minutes to Downtown, Zoo, & Airport with Hidden Reading Nook!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is A Charming Home Minutes to Downtown, Zoo, & Airport with Hidden Reading Nook! located?

This family-friendly Des Moines holiday home is located in Indianola Hills, within 3 mi (5 km) of Principal Park, Science Center of Iowa and Des Moines Civic Center. Better Homes and Gardens Test Garden and Des Moines' Downtown Farmers' Market are also within 3 miles (5 km).

About the host

Hosted by Kelsey

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An active foodie and brewery connoisseur, I love traveling and seeing new cities with my other half! We are Midwest gurus but love adventuring to other parts of the country, too, supporting small, local businesses along the way!

Why they chose this property

This property is close to nearly everything Des Moines has to offer! We believe our decor and style reflects the local trends and accommodations that the city has to offer and we strive to give our visitors the best experience possible!

What makes this property unique

-- 1 mi from MacRae Park (50.9-acre park with tennis courts, ice skating, restrooms, picnic tables, BBQ grills, pavilion, enclosed shelters & walking/running/bike trails that lead to downtown, Gray’s Lake & more)
-- 5 min from the Downtown Farmers’ Market
-- 5 min from the Science Center of Iowa
-- 6 min from Des Moines Civic Center
-- 6 min from Principal Park- minor league Cubs field
-- 7 min from Brenton Skating Plaza
-- 7 min from Pappajohn Sculture Park
-- 7 min from Hyvee Hall- conventions, events
-- 7 min from Wells Fargo Arena
-- 8 min from Blank Park Zoo
-- 8 min from Robert D. Ray Asian Gardens
-- 9 min from East Village- salons, spas, restaurants, boutiques
-- 9 min from the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden
-- 10 min from Drake University
-- 12 min from Des Moines International Airport
-- 12 min from Lauridsen Skatepark
-- 13 min from the Des Moines Art Center
-- 13 min from the Salisbury House & Gardens
-- Under 15 min from Iowa State Fairgrounds
11 day fair every August is the single largest event in Iowa & is one of the oldest & largest agricultural & industrial expositions in the country annually attracting more than a million people from all over the world!

On other days of the year the fairgrounds are home to auto shows, livestock exhibitions, flea markets, antique shows, concerts, trade shows & more
25 min from Adventureland Amusement Park

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