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Cozy remodeled 1 bedroom near Drake U and downtown

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A compact kitchen with a dining area, a microwave, a sink, and a shower.
A living room with a TV, a sofa, a coffee table, and a chair.
A living room with a sofa, coffee table, and a TV stand. There is a door leading to another room.
A bathroom with a bathtub, toilet, sink, and a shower curtain.
A neatly made bed with a dark grey bedspread, multiple pillows including one with 'relax' embroidered, a small bedside table with a lamp, and a wall-mounted mirror.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Drake University
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower

Spaces

Kitchen

About this property

Cozy remodeled 1 bedroom near Drake U and downtown

Forget your worries in this spacious and serene space in the heart of Des Moines. Near Drake University. 5 minutes from downtown, 10 minutes to everything in the metro.
Large eat in kitchen and bathroom. Large bedroom and comfy living room.
You’ll have direct inside private door access to the laundry room area equipped with washer and dryer and folding area. Other units share laundry but all others have to use an exterior door entrance.
Enjoy your stay with complimentary Wi-Fi, games and everything Des Moines has to offer. This unit is tucked right off of I235 with easy access anywhere!

2 night minimum stay required on weekends or holidays or 1 night is ok for additional $40.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed, service animals permitted
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Must have 5stars to book instantly otherwise inquire and explain why not and what your travel intentions are.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 3097132vb
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 in Des Moines, this apartment is in the city centre. 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 Blank Park Zoo. Check out an event or a game at Iowa Events Center, and consider making time for Adventureland, a top attraction not to be missed.
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Des Moines, IA

What's nearby

  • Drake University - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Knapp Center - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Des Moines Community Playhouse - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
  • The Wallace Centers of Iowa: Wallace House - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Hoyt Sherman Place - 3 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

  • Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Drake Diner - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Habanero’s - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Kitchen Spaces - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Hugo’s - ‬6 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Cozy remodeled 1 bedroom near Drake U and downtown pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Cozy remodeled 1 bedroom near Drake U and downtown?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Cozy remodeled 1 bedroom near Drake U and downtown?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cozy remodeled 1 bedroom near Drake U and downtown?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Cozy remodeled 1 bedroom near Drake U and downtown located?

Located in Drake, this apartment building is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Drake University and 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from Casey's Center. Knapp Center and Des Moines Community Playhouse are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 11 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 11 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 11 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location in town. Clean and comfortable. The hosts were easy to work with.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ashlynn H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A very cozy place, perfect for a small group to stay at. Well kept and organized as well.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jerry B.

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

Excellent stay

We had a great stay. Communication was great and the accommodations were perfect for our stay. The property was clean, well furnished and walking distance to Drake.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Doug & B.

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

Cozy

A perfect stay if youre in the area for state track.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gwen H.

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

Great place to stay!

Lots of renovations inside — they look amazing! Cool, old house close to Drake. Small bathroom but had everything you’d need!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristina S.

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

Wonderful

Ryan is an amazing host the house was super cute and clean
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Aug, 2023
Thank you Kristina! Greatly appreciate you taking care of the place like your own home. I barely noticed anyone even had stayed there for a week. Everything was left very clean and in order. I hope you enjoyed your stay and please come back any time.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tari B.

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

Home Away From Home!!

This darling apartment was welcoming, cozy, and conveniently located! Ryan and Angie are the perfect hosts! Nothing was overlooked! Book your Des Moines stay soon!!
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Johnny N.

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

Great little place

Travelled into for a Muay Thai tournament. This place was ideally located in town for plenty of restaurants and also the venu. The ice cream shop down the street is delicious. Host was very responsive and helpful with any questions we had. Much appreciated!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

JOE S.

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

Wholesome

The place was convenient to everything we needed. Very clean and welcoming! I would add some full length mirrors in the master for being able to get ready more comfortably. All in all was an enjoyable experience!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Michaela G.

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

Convenient to Drake parents

This is one of several apartments in an older, subdivided house in a very college adjacent neighborhood. The hosts set it up well with basic kitchen supplies and and linens and we had everything we needed for our short stay. It was great to have off-street parking. The steps into it needed some repair and the driveway is steep, with potholes so I was glad we weren't there in snowy weather. The hosts were easy to reach and responsive. We brought our medium sized dog and he was glad for the (small) yard and sidewalks in the neighborhood.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 21 May, 2025
Glad you had a good stay. Sorry about the steps. They have been repaired and are in sound condition as the house even very recently passed city inspection. I think they just need another quick coat of white stain. Also sorry about the driveway. It is actually in the works to replace the whole driveway so that will be done soon as well. Pets are not allowed normally due to allergies.
Verified

8/10 Good

Kenna E.

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

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