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Modern Ranch near Knapp Center, Stadium, Downtown

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A modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, a microwave, a sink, and a stove.
A modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, a dining area with a white table and black chairs, and a red cushioned bench.
A modern living room with a dark marble floor, a sofa, a dining table with chairs, a ceiling fan, and a refrigerator.
A modern kitchen with a long island counter, stainless steel appliances, and a dining area with a TV.
A flat-screen TV on a stand with a shelf below displaying books and DVDs.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Games
    A rare find - enjoy a variety of games available on-site.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Drake University
Sleeps 9•3 bedrooms•5 beds

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Deck or patio

Explore the area

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Des Moines, IA
  • Place, Drake University
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Knapp Center
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Henry G. Harmon Fine Arts Center
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Des Moines, IA (DSM-Des Moines Intl.)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Living Room 1

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

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

Bathroom 2

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

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Number of living rooms
Dining area

About this property

Modern Ranch near Knapp Center, Stadium, Downtown

Centrally located this unique place has a style all its own.
Spacious 3 bedroom with 4 queen beds withand lower level additional full bed and twin bed downstairs can be used as a additional sleeping place with 2 full bathrooms
have experience of high end home few minutes to downtown, Drake University Stadium, Knapp Center, Airport, Sculpture Park
Fully equipped kitchen with quarts counters Smart tv.
Parking in front and behind the house can accommodate multiple vehicles
Very peaceful and safe area
Self check in
The space
On main level living room, kitchen. 2 bedrooms with 2 queen beds, 1 bath
Lower level has second living room with full bed for additional sleeping, 3 bedroom with queen and twin beds, 1 queen bed extra downstairs , bath, washer mashine and dryer
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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 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

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
No parties allowed at the property. Owner has right to terminate contract immediately if party is detected at the property or neighbours complained.
Quiet time after 10:00 PM

Important information

You need to know

Property # 3278429vb
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

About the area

Des Moines

Drake, 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 Des Moines Civic Center are also worth visiting.
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Des Moines, IA

What's nearby

  • Drake University - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Knapp Center - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Henry G. Harmon Fine Arts Center - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • La Casa Cultural Center - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Black Cultural Center - 12 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

  • Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Northern Vessel - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Drake Diner - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Tacos Degollado - ‬17 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Modern Ranch near Knapp Center, Stadium, Downtown pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Modern Ranch near Knapp Center, Stadium, Downtown?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Modern Ranch near Knapp Center, Stadium, Downtown?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Modern Ranch near Knapp Center, Stadium, Downtown?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Modern Ranch near Knapp Center, Stadium, Downtown located?

Located in Drake, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Drake University and Broadlawns Medical Center. Hoyt Sherman Place and Western Gateway Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 19 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 19 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 19 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jenny T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Furniture hard to get up from for older adults but the place was clean and cozy.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Shari B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Little overpriced for the size of the house. Hard to get through some areas due to furniture and close quarters. Very nice house with tons of upgrades though. And very clean. Hosts were great!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Theodore K.

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

Nice stay!

Great location and cute house. Dishwasher not working but everything else was very good. We enjoyed staying there.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kelly R.

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

Highly recommend

House was very clean and nicely updated. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Blake R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Worked great would do it again
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Carey D.

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

Nice Property

Just as advertised with everything needed. Good location with close proximity to all you might need. Would stay again with no hesitation.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

SHERRY M.

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

New listing for VRBO

Nice property. Great location. Clean and comfortable.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Leia T.

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

Girls weekend

House was cute and cozy inside. Host was very accommodating.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Aleshia b.

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

Weekend with Friends

The property was clean and as described.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Helen G.

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

Beautiful house in a convenient location

Comfortable beds. Great to have a nice bathroom on both levels of the house. Three beds on the lower level and two bedrooms each with a queen bed on the main floor. Small but very convenient kitchen.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tim H.

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

Close to Drake

Wouldn't change a thing. So nice to have two levels for sleeping arrangements/restrooms
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jeff K.

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

Overnight stay with friends

We came into town to see a show. The house is located in a quiet neighborhood. Very clean inside. Short Uber rude to downtown. Would stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Keith B.

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

Good place for good price

Great house with nice updates. Seeing deer eating grass at the college behind the house was an unexpected treat. Clean inside, dishwasher included.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Laura B.

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

Great location very clean

You could tell the property was recently renovated. Nice finishings and extremely clean. Any questions/issues the host promptly responded to. We were visiting Drake and the location could not have been better. Felt perfectly safe and could be on campus in two minute walk. We had a party of three friends and the house suited us perfectly.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Karen H.

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

Cozy and clean and met our needs

Owner went out of her way to make sure that we were okay with the home after a previous tenant had a fire accident. She brought in another microwave to temporarily replace the damaged one. The home suited our needs just fine. Our only suggestion would be that we needed washcloths for main floor bath (there was only one). There seemed to be a lingering odor of pot in the house that might need to be addressed. Surprising that would be what we smelled instead of the smoke smell from the fire accident, but that didn't bother us at all. Lenora really went out of her way to try to air it out and clean what she could before we arrived and we appreciated her efforts. Our stay was just fine. Thanks, Lenora.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jamie W.

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

Des Moines Competition stay

Overall pleasing to excellent stay. We were a small group staying for a competition/learning experience that took place in various locations throughout Des Moines. Everything was easy to get to from the location to the places we needed (from downtown to West Des Moines, Waukee). Grocery store as well as interesting shops, restaurants and big name stores (Costco) convenient. It was nice to have 2 distinct living spaces with 2 bathrooms (upstairs has 2 rooms with bath and downstairs has 2 queens with a twin and bath). Our only issue was faulty electrical/tripped fuse? which caused lights and certain plugs to not work during our stay. We could not locate a fuse box to fix on our own and didn't contact the manager just out of time issues and we were able to manage on our own-No problem there, just our personal choice. A small preference in the future is for the check-in information to be available prior to the evening before and have clear check-out procedures (where does the garbage go? Do we need to wash towels and bedding before we leave?) We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Jun, 2024
Thank you for your business Will address your suggestions
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kristin B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was very nice and updated.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Carol J.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amber B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

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