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Fun, group friendly house close to fair! Sleeps 8

Holiday home in Des Moines with kitchen and patio

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Living area
Terrace/patio
Outdoor dining
Living area
Room

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Des Moines, IA
  • Place, Iowa State Fairgrounds
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Sky Glider East
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Grand View Golf Course
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Des Moines, IA (DSM-Des Moines Intl.)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 3

2 Double Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Common area 1

1 Double Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Fun, group friendly house close to fair! Sleeps 8

Family, group & pet friendly-This place was designed with fun in mind!
From the twin-size porch swing to the games to the backyard hangout & playset.

2 blocks from the fair, Aldi’s 2 blocks away, easy to find, 3 miles to downtown, fully stocked kitchen, 4 beds & a couch.

We personally renovated this for the sole purpose of being an short term rental. Which means we put ALOT of thought into the details and maximizing space as well as opportunities for fun.

This is a cute space that we created with families/small groups in mind!

Kids are welcome, pets are welcome. We strive to provide you a place that feels homey, cozy, and cool.

Guest access
The entire house and spacious backyard are yours!

Other things to note
There is one bedroom (and couch) on the main level. The other 3 beds are downstairs. If this is a problem for you, please don’t book.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
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
Required prior approval Hosting an event: $75
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Additional pet fee for more than 2
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
If you are LOCAL please REACH OUT prior to booking. You are only permitted to have the amount of guest # on your reservation. Unauthorized party$300
Unauthorized parties will be subject to a $300 fee

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 10
Note from host: Required prior approval Hosting an event: $75
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 and a first aid kit
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

Des Moines

Located in Des Moines, this holiday home is in the city centre. Some of the area's popular attractions include Iowa State Fairgrounds and Adventureland. Science Center of Iowa and Blank Park Zoo are also worth visiting.
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Des Moines, IA

What's nearby

  • Iowa State Fairgrounds - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Sky Glider East - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Grand View Golf Course - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Casey's Center - 5 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Adventureland - 10 min drive - 10.2 km

Getting around

  • Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Jersey Mike's Subs - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Long John Silver's - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Depot - ‬13 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Fun, group friendly house close to fair! Sleeps 8 pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at Fun, group friendly house close to fair! Sleeps 8?

As of 18 Jan, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Fun, group friendly house close to fair! Sleeps 8 on 19 Jan, 2026 start from S$183.26, 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 Fun, group friendly house close to fair! Sleeps 8?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Fun, group friendly house close to fair! Sleeps 8?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Fun, group friendly house close to fair! Sleeps 8?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Fun, group friendly house close to fair! Sleeps 8 located?

Located in Fairground, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Sky Glider East and Iowa State Fairgrounds. Grand View Golf Course and Sleepy Hollow Sports Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 23 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 23 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 23 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 23 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 23 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

8.4/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Miguel T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
It was a nice little house layout was a little weird but none the less it was nice
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Location
Perfect for what we needed.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Trever D.

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

Good place and owner

Had a great time staying in Des Moines. Host was very nice and fast responding!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tammy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Comfortable beds, close to fair, clean, and nice. Jessica, the host was a super host with immediate feedback and getting what we needed. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leah S.

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

Great home to stay in

Our stay here was very cozy. The host was very kind as well.
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Candi N.

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

Quick Girls Night

We had a wonderful time and it was perfect for a quick girls night. Would stay here again. Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Connie P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
It was interesting. There was a surprise massage bed in the basement run by a sump pump.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victoria V.

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

Perfect!

This is the cutest little house! It had everything we could possibly need. Backyard area is amazing and kept the kids entertained. House was clean and functional. Beds are comfortable! Awesome location!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tasha D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We absolutely loved our two day mini vacation to Iowa. Our daughter turned 14 on Monday August 4th and we spent the day at Adventureland having a blast and the fun continued when we were back at Jessica’s house we rented. This house is kept up very well and was so cozy to spend time in. It is very obvious how much care goes into this rental for their guests! It was also extremely easy to communicate with our host, Jessica. We Will definitely stay here again if we are back in that area for any overnight plans!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Irene H.

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

Cute cozy house

Great small house. Host was great!
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

CLEMENTINE G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Perfect for couples

Very clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

denice e.

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

Loved the porch swing!

Loved the porch swing and even ordered one!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew A.

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

Great location and Great host

We had a wonderful stay! Jessica was a great host—very responsive and easy to communicate with. The property had plenty of space for our family of six and was in a fantastic location, just minutes from Wells Fargo Arena. Everything was as described, and the whole experience was smooth from start to finish. Highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tammi S.

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

Great stay by the Fairgrounds

Property is absolutely perfect. So close to the fairgrounds and such a comfortable place. We will definitely be staying here again the next time we visit Iowa
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

michelle f.

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Good enough

Grandchildren enjoyed their space downstairs and enjoyed our company upstairs!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Debra H.

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

Review

Was weird that the steps to get to the basement are in the bathroom.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

michelle d.

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

Car show

My I wanted to come in early because of the car show. The owner of the place was very kind. Gave me upfront pricing on checking in early. The person had very clear communication part throughout the whole process. They always reached out to me within 24 hours of me sending a message to them when we got there. It was beautiful. It was very quaint and more than I expected the pictures on a line made the bed look smaller than what they actually were. There were four queen size beds and they were all very comfortable. I enjoyed the backyard and it’s six blocks three blocks down three blocks over to the state fairgrounds, which was a nice easy walk.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebekah s.

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

Thank you

The place was perfectly decorated and created a very cozy environment that is literally just 3 miles from HyVee Center. The house is located close to restaurants and a grocery store which made it really nice. We enjoyed playing card games and relaxing in-between our wrestling event. Will definitely stay here again! Thank you!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

6/10 Okay

Donna B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in
Disliked: Listing accuracy
Got there 30 minutes early they were still cleaning, drove around and did a little shopping. Messaged 15 minutes after check in time was told 10 to 15 more minutes. Only partial roll of toilet paper was left, couldn’t find anymore, messaged and they said they would bring more. Bedroom had no light switch, found out you have to pull the chain of the ceiling fan for light. Go thru the bathroom to get to basement.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Stacey K.

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

Not as it seems

The owner was very good at communicating and very helpful. House was not quite as it seemed in the description. Basement bedrooms did not have egress window (major fire hazard). Had to through the bathroom to get to the basement. Very dangerous stairs even for able bodied 20 somethings and kids. (The stairs were mentioned in the description but were worse than expected). Bed upstairs comfy but sat very,very low to the floor making it difficult to get out of. Outside play area was ok, had to buy camp chairs as those provided were ripped out and unuseable. Neighborhood was not exactly family friendly (got to see the police in action a few doors down). Very cute decor and very well stocked for any of your needs. Front porch swing is awesome.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Annie B., Rochester, NY

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

Great Time in Des Moines

My family loved this quaint little home. The main floor has one bedroom with a curtain for a door. The bed was very comfortable. I enjoyed starting my day and ending my day with a cup of coffee on the porch swing. My daughters (6 and 12) loved playing in the backyard and having their own area in the basement. Those beds were comfortable as well. They also enjoyed having their own TV with Netflix. I did see a prior comment mentioning the stairs. I know everyone is different, however, my husband and I are in our mid-40's and the stairs were fine. A little steeper than ours at home but this is an older home. The neighborhood is comprised of small older homes. We got a chance to meet the neighbors and they are very nice. The house is on a side street of a busier street but there was no road noise from inside the house and very little while on the porch. The location was central to everything we wanted to see and do. The owner was very responsive and even left a splash pad for my kids to play with due to the hot weather. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bob A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host was wonderful. The unit was very cute and clean. We felt very welcome. The location was central to our needs. We wish we could have enjoyed the backyard more, but time did not permit. Overall, we were very pleased with our stay and host.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Sherry W.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

About the host

Hosted by Jessica

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Hi! We’re Jess & Miljan-both wrestlers who’ve represented our countries (USA & Serbia). We’ve traveled all over the world-for competing & fun, and stayed in a TON of Air BNB’s. We hope to return that favor and bring a little charm, ease and a cozy place to rest to YOUR travels.

What makes this property unique

We just live a mile away, so if you need anything at all please feel free to reach out!

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