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Cozy 4 bedroom home. Just 2 miles from Drake University. Easy access to I235.

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Exceptional

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 81500 sq ft

Popular amenities

Parking available
Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Fireplace
Dryer
Washer

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Des Moines, IA

Drake University
‪2 min drive‬
Val Air Ballroom
‪4 min drive‬
Wells Fargo Arena
‪5 min drive‬
Des Moines, IA (DSM-Des Moines Intl.)
‪15 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

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

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Spaces

Kitchen

About this property

Cozy 4 bedroom home. Just 2 miles from Drake University. Easy access to I235.

This home away from home is perfect for families and friends visiting Des Moines. The CapeCod style home is steps away from The Waveland Cafe. Quick access to I235 which will get you in and around Des Moines in minutes! We are nestled in a quiet neighborhood close to Drake University and downtown.
The kitchen is the heart of this 1500 sq foot home. The kitchen connects the spacious living area to the separate dining room, as well as 2 bedrooms and a full bathroom. The main suite, located upstairs, features a queen sized bed and 3 piece bathroom.
The basement provides an additional bedroom and 3 piece bathroom with laundry as well as a bonus room. There is plenty of off street parking available at the house.

Property manager

Miriam Sayre

Premier Host

Languages

English

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Kitchen

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Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

A pack N play is available for use.

Events

No events allowed

Pets

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

Pets are not allowed on furniture.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:

Remove personal items

Turn off the lights and lock the doors

Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

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

Long-term renters welcome

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Des Moines

Waveland Park, a neighbourhood in Des Moines, is home to this holiday home. 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. Better Homes and Gardens Test Garden and Science Center of Iowa are also worth visiting.

Des Moines, IA

What's nearby

Drake University - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
Des Moines Art Center - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
Val Air Ballroom - 4 min drive - 4.2 km
Wells Fargo Arena - 5 min drive - 6.0 km
Iowa Events Center - 5 min drive - 6.0 km

Getting around

Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
‪Casey's - ‬3 min drive
‪Starbucks - ‬4 min drive
‪8 Degrees Ice Cream & Boba - ‬3 min drive
‪La Mie Bakery - ‬20 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Cozy 4 bedroom home. Just 2 miles from Drake University. Easy access to I235. pet-friendly?

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

What time is check-in at Cozy 4 bedroom home. Just 2 miles from Drake University. Easy access to I235.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cozy 4 bedroom home. Just 2 miles from Drake University. Easy access to I235.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cozy 4 bedroom home. Just 2 miles from Drake University. Easy access to I235. located?

Located in Waveland Park, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Waveland Municipal Golf Course and Des Moines Community Playhouse. Drake University and Des Moines Art Center are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

John-Paul H.

17 Jun, 2025

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

Wonderful property. Very comfortable and cozy. Location is perfect and the neighborhood is very quiet.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

John-Paul H.

17 Jun, 2025

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

JoAnne is a wonderful host. House is very clean and all the supplies you need. Walking distance from down town/short sands beach area. Would stay here again.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura V.

9 Apr, 2025

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

Great place near Drake University

We stayed here a few nights when visiting our daughter who attends Drake University. The location was great.The hosts were very attentive when we had questions.Overall, it was a great stay.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel R.

15 Jul, 2024

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

Great Stay

Host was very quick to respond and very accommodating to our travel times for check in. House was as described and very clean and in a quiet area. Also, as an added bonus snacks and drinks were provided which the kids loved. Would not hesitate if back in the area to stay here again.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Solomon S.

7 Jun, 2024

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

Clean and cozy

House was very clean, check-in was easy, and plenty of room for the family.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

joey w.

4 Aug, 2024

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

Des moines

Good property. Great owner

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carl and Ardith H.

21 Aug, 2024

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

State Fair Stay

Perfect size for our stay. Showing sheep at state fair and nice having four bedrooms for everyone and three bathrooms. Snacks that were available were perfect for everyone after a very long day traveling and at the fair. Great washing machine and dryer for doing laundry. Deer greeted us one morning and one evening. Really enjoyed our stay!!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katie W.

2 Sept, 2024

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

Cute and Functional

This adorable little home was not only super cute, clean, and cozy, but it had so many things we needed for our little Des Moines vacation. ❤️

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lauren G.

26 Jun, 2023

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

Highly recommend!

Absolutely thrilled with this property and host! Great community, cafe within walking distance for breakfast. Home was beautiful and comfortably fit our entire group. Host had fast communication about any questions we had.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brandon B.

4 Nov, 2023

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

Here for a family gathering

Our family was in town for a memorial service, and we had such a lovely stay here. All of the beds were extremely comfortable, each living area had its own bathroom, the hosts left amazing and sweet snacks for our enjoyment, and the living room with the fireplace was just so cozy and such a lovely place to hang out. Thank you for an amazing stay! Highly recommend.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mason P.

14 Jul, 2023

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

Great clean property close to everything in Des Moines

Property owners went above beyond… Snacks provided were a huge plus.. Really a great overall experience with this place.. Located on a quiet street not far from downtown Des Moines

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dan B.

18 Sept, 2023

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

Great host!

The home had plenty of space, everything we needed plus more was there. Check in and out process was very smooth and easy. The home was very clean and super comfortable. Top Notch!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eric W.

1 May, 2024

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

Great place to stay for a long weekend

The house was just as advertised - maybe even better. Very clean and well stocked and the neighborhood was quiet. Made it easy for us to spend a long weekend visiting family and going to the Drake relays. The weekend itself was interrupted a little with tornado warnings but the house had a very nice basement to hang out in while we waited for the storms to pass and fortunately nothing was very close. Would definitely recommend and we plan stay again next time we are in town!

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Justin B.

27 Dec, 2023

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

Clean, Comfortable, and Cozy

Our (growing) family gathered in Des Moines for Christmas and were really pleased with this home. The owner was quick to respond to questions. Will definitely keep it in mind for future trips to Iowa.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emily E.

21 Sept, 2023

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

Smooth stay

We stayed here for a family get-together and this place was a great home base for our needs (5 adults and 2 kids). Plenty of parking, easy access, multiple TVs and space for everyone to spread out a bit, handy provided snacks held us over on the first night. It was a comfy backdrop to a fun trip! Plus, one of the kids left a tablet behind and the host was very helpful in reuniting us with it.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

kim w., Charles City , Iowa

16 Jul, 2023

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

Very nice

The property is exactly as described . The beds were vey comfortable . They had amenities for our use all through the home including snacks and coffee pods . Would book again !

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christi H.

30 Oct, 2023

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

Cozy and comfortable

What a great find! The house was comfortable for my family of 3 adults and 2 children. The fireplace was so cozy and it’s close to everything in Des Moines! Thanks Mariam for being a gracious host.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert M.

15 May, 2024

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

Graduation Getaway

We were in town for our son’s graduation from Iowa State University. Our stay was phenomenal. The house was perfect and our host was amazing. The house is very clean, spacious and very well appointed. We were traveling as a family with 6 adults and the house allowed the three couples their own bedrooms and bathrooms! Our host thought of everything She even left homemade cookies decorated in Iowa State colors congratulating us on our Son’s graduation. We highly recommend this location for anyone visiting the Des Moines area!!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Francisco D.

6 Aug, 2023

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

Excellent

excellent, very clean and pleasant. Good communication with the owner and prompt response in communion. recommended 100%

Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jason Q.

14 Aug, 2023

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

A cool, spotless property - great location, great host!

One of the very best properties I've stayed in, and our good experience started before we ever set foot in the place. We had a scheduling issue with our trip, and the host was very prompt and accommodating in adjusting our booking, and very responsive during our stay as well. The house is updated, immaculate and situated in a quiet neighborhood, with good parking and plenty of space inside. We didn't have an opportunity to use the kitchen, but it looked to be well-equipped and included lots of great snacks (of which we did avail ourselves). It's located just a short jaunt to the Waveland Cafe and Maccabee's Deli (get the pastrami), and a bit further to a lot more shopping and services. It's also not far off Interstate 235, allowing access to all the other cool stuff Des Moines has to offer. I'd stay here again in a heartbeat.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alvin L.

26 May, 2024

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

A great home with an owner who cares

It would have been more than enough to stay in a place that checked the boxes - clean, near points of interest, comfortable, nice neighborhood. What makes this place special are the personal touches. A variety of snacks that seem to be the ones you want. The decorations that show a pride in Des Moines and Iowa. A selection of name brand amenities. Sheets and towels soft to the touch. And much more! All of this is due to the owner, Miriam, who made us feel welcome. It's obvious that she cared about making our stay special. I'm guessing she feels that way about all of her quests. I don't rend to "firewall" 5 stars. This place deserved the ratings. I would happily stay here again. I highly recommend you choose this home for your visit to Des Moines!

Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn T.

8 Jun, 2025

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

This house was absolutely perfect for our stay in Des Moines! We were there for a family gathering of relatives from across the US and we needed a space centrally located with room for one parent, two grown kids, and a small dog. The house, yard, and parking space was more than adequate with four bedrooms, all beautifully appointed. The kitchen and dining area was great, and the living room was spacious and welcoming.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

vicki m.

19 May, 2025

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

Adult with son and nieces and nephew attending wedding

Beds comfortable, central location, lots of dishes and cooking equipment. Many nice extras: snacks for hungry young adults after long drive not wanting to go shopping after long drive. Coffee provided. Internet could have been better.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda D.

10 Aug, 2024

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

Was great! Great location...loved everything about it!

Loved everything about it!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris M.

7 Aug, 2024

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

Hinterland Happiness

I booked based upon the stellar reviews but honestly was thinking, “It can’t be that great”. I’m the first to admit I was wrong. This place is absolutely perfect for a stay away from home. Great neighborhood, great house, easy access to interstate, and the snacks Miriam left just made it feel like she cares. Will stay here again without a doubt

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

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4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

Bedroom 4

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Spaces

About this property

Cozy 4 bedroom home. Just 2 miles from Drake University. Easy access to I235.

Property manager

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House Rules

Children

Events

Pets

Smoking

Check-out instructions

Important information

You need to know

About the area

Des Moines

What's nearby

Getting around

Restaurants

Frequently asked questions

Reviews

Exceptional

10/10

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10/10

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

John-Paul H.

John-Paul H.

10/10 Excellent

John-Paul H.

John-Paul H.

10/10 Excellent

Laura V.

Great place near Drake University

Laura V.

10/10 Excellent

Daniel R.

Great Stay

Daniel R.

10/10 Excellent

Solomon S.

Clean and cozy

Solomon S.

10/10 Excellent

joey w.

Des moines

joey w.

10/10 Excellent

Carl and Ardith H.

State Fair Stay

Carl and Ardith H.

10/10 Excellent

Katie W.

Cute and Functional

Katie W.

10/10 Excellent

Lauren G.