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The Capitol House-East Village/Downtown, King Bed

Riverside holiday home with kitchen and patio

Overview
Amenities
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Location

Exceptional

3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 10

Popular amenities

Barbecue grill
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Kitchen
Washer

Explore the area

Des Moines, IA

Place, Iowa State Capitol Building
‪2 min drive‬
Place, Principal Park
‪2 min drive‬
Place, Casey's Center
‪3 min drive‬
Airport, Des Moines, IA (DSM-Des Moines Intl.)
‪11 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

2 Double Beds

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Garden

About this property

The Capitol House-East Village/Downtown, King Bed

Located on the Southern edge of East Village, The Capitol House is walking distance or quick drive to everything downtown Des Moines has to offer! You can pick up the river path at the end of our block and it’s under a mile to Principle Park, Farmer’s market, East Village shopping and Court Ave food/drinks. Enjoy a view of the Capitol Building from the front yard or cross the street to enjoy the Disc golf course, park and splash pad with your kids or furry family members!

All 3 bedrooms and the full bath are located upstairs. The downstairs is spacious with an open kitchen, dining room and living room. The half bath is on the first-level, just off the entry way.

Guests have private access to the entire house, including the front yard, driveway and back patio/yard.

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washing machine

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 16

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: limit 2 total

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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

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

Located on a river, this holiday home is in Downtown Des Moines, a neighbourhood in Des Moines. 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 Science Center of Iowa, or check out an event or a game at Casey's Center.

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Des Moines, IA

What's nearby

Iowa State Capitol Building - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
Des Moines Civic Center - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
Principal Park - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
Casey's Center - 3 min drive - 2.8 km
Iowa Events Center - 3 min drive - 2.8 km

Getting around

Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

‪Scornovaccas Pizza - ‬17 min walk
‪Lucas State Office Building - ‬3 min drive
‪Burger King - ‬19 min walk
‪Mullets Restaurant - ‬2 min drive
‪Twisted Vine Brewery - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Capitol House-East Village/Downtown, King Bed pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at The Capitol House-East Village/Downtown, King Bed?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Capitol House-East Village/Downtown, King Bed?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Capitol House-East Village/Downtown, King Bed located?

This family-friendly Des Moines holiday home is located on a river, within 2 mi (3 km) of State Historical Museum of Iowa, Science Center of Iowa and Des Moines' Downtown Farmers' Market. Wooly's and World Food Prize Hall of Laureates are also within 2 miles (3 km).

9.6

Exceptional

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

8.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Josey N.

12 Aug, 2025

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

Great communication with the property manager! Very close and easy to get to the fairgrounds and downtown! House was very clean and comfy beds! Park right across the street-pack your frisbees for frisbee golf!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dakota K.

28 Aug, 2022

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

Great stay!

A nice, clean home that was perfect for a girls night in. Location was great and I appreciated all the small touches (chargers, fans in all the rooms) that made for a great stay. Would stay again!

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

6/10 Okay

Julie C.

20 Aug, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Disliked: Location

Property was fine. Neighborhood not the best, but no issues. Living room furniture was not as pictured and couches were not as comfortable as they could have been. Everything was extremely clean. Hot water temperature was extremely hot, be very careful when showering and do not leave kids in the tub unsupervised. Beds were comfortable.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tanya D.

28 May, 2024

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

Relaxing

We had a relaxing time while visiting Des Moines for my nieces graduation. Everything flowed very nicely. The location was nice and quiet and the home was very inviting!

Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anthony J.

21 Jun, 2024

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

We enjoyed our stay!

Everything went smoothly and was conveniently placed in relation to downtown. Thank you Cassie! :)

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shelly G.

21 Jul, 2024

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

Good Guys

Great place to stay with all the amenities! Pet fr

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brad C.

16 Aug, 2023

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

Close to everything

Cozy little place, withing 5-10 mins of everything in Central and southeast side of Des Moines.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Wendy S.

14 Aug, 2025

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

Rooms are big and clean, backyard was overgrown and unkept. Ant issue in the kitchen which was communicated. Across the street from a park with a water feature for children and easy access to a running and bike path along the river. Lingering smell of nicotine in the house.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victoria M.

17 Aug, 2024

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

Perfect retreat

We stayed for a week in June. I had a 10 and 12 year old. The splash pad across the street was refreshing.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Britney H.

5 Sept, 2023

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

Perfect Weekend Getaway!

We drove up for a baseball game with family and rather all staying in separate hotel rooms we chose to get a house that could accamodate all of us! This house was the perfect fit for us! They even provided toys for our littles { 4, 2, 1, and infant} We truly loved it! Will definitely be visiting again!

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heather R.

12 Mar, 2023

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

Excellent

Everything was prefect for what we needed. Host was quick to respond and super friendly! Thank you!

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Traci C.

16 Jun, 2024

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

Perfect location

We stayed with a larger group with the intention of having privacy of a home and being close to downtown. This was great. Very clean. Host very responsive. Easy check in and check out. Stocked very well. Thank you!

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ruth J.

3 Jul, 2024

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

Weekend in des moines

We enjoyed the location… everything was close and easy to get to. The house was spacious and comfortable, easy driveway parking and close access to restaurants, bike trails, and fun things to do. The host was awesome about responding quickly and made checking in and out very easy. The city of Des Moines was a really pleasant surprise for us. Loved seeing so many people outside walking, running, biking, and playing with their families.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

bev g.

14 Jun, 2025

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

This house is in a perfect location. Beds are really comfortable, the half bath downstairs really convenient. There is huge park across the street that would be perfect for little kids and the trail along the river is only a few hundred feet from the front door. We sat on the patio every morning for coffee, it would have been nice to have cushions on the furniture but there is plenty of seating. neighborhood is really quiet. This is an old house, take that into consideration. If you are looking for a brand new, modern rental this is not it. However, it fit our needs and we would stay again.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca R.

11 Aug, 2024

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

Nice house

We enjoyed the house will definitely come back. We loved all the fun game option for us to play and how you had a good amount of items stocked for us. The backyard was so cute with the little bar would recommend a fire pit wld of made that area. Only issue we had was one of the TV upstairs wasnt working properly so they just watched movies. Will use again for iowa state fair.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Natalie T.

18 May, 2025

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

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bridget P.

4 Sept, 2024

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

Great experience

We took a weekend trip from Kansas City to Des Moines. There were seven adults and a toddler. The Capitol House was perfect. It was clean and there was plenty of room for all of us. The host was readily available if we had any questions. The house had all the basic necessities, plus quite a few extra amenities- such as tvs in each room with streaming services, lots of DVDs, children’s toys and a grill. Plus there were plenty of towels and toilet paper. We loved that there was a splash pad and playground literally across the street. It was perfect for my 3 year old grandniece to burn some energy. The house was super close proximity to downtown, but still located in a quiet neighborhood. 10/10 would recommend.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

justin w.

14 Aug, 2024

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

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tricia

5 Oct, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brenda D.

2 Nov, 2022

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

Girls concert night

Nice clean property in quiet neighborhood- short Uber ride to downtown clubs and wells arena

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lisa H.

11 Oct, 2022

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

Lovely House

House was clean and had everything we needed. The area outside is a bit loud from traffic and the park but it was quite peaceful inside so didn’t bother us. Worked perfectly for what we needed.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Peter E.

19 Sept, 2022

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

Great stay

This place was great. Close to downtown and plenty of room inside. Cassandra is a great communicator and check in/out was easy!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Maureen T., Sioux Center, IA

5 Sept, 2022

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

Weekend Getaway

Super cute house inside! Our group had 6 adults & and suited us well. Appreciate that there were plenty of towels/washcloths and a portable fan in each bedroom! Much better stay than a hotel room. Thank you!!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022