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Spacious 4-bedroom house central to Des Moines near Drake Univ. Fenced yard

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A covered porch with a red door, a wicker sofa, a small table, and a potted plant.
A living room with a sectional sofa, a coffee table, a red armchair, a green armchair, and a patterned rug.
A living room with a wooden coffee table, a green armchair, a black sofa with white cushions, a black TV on the wall, and a wooden cabinet with decorative items.
A living room with a sofa, armchair, coffee table, and a fireplace. There is a staircase leading to another room.
A kitchen with a wooden floor, a gas stove, and a dining table with chairs.

Reviews

9.4 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
4 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 13

Popular amenities

  • On-site fitness centre
  • Air-conditioning
  • Internet
  • Washing machine
  • Non-smoking
  • Dryer

Explore the area

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Des Moines, IA
  • Place, Drake University
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Knapp Center
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Des Moines Community Playhouse
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Airport, Des Moines, IA (DSM-Des Moines Intl.)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 13)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Single Bed

Living Room 1

1 Queen Sofa Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

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

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Hair dryer

Spaces

Number of living rooms

About this property

Spacious 4-bedroom house central to Des Moines near Drake Univ. Fenced yard

This beautiful 1920s home is full of character with original woodwork and hardwood floors newly refinished. It has 4 bedrooms upstairs with the full bath central to all of them.
2 king rooms, one queen room, one bunk room with 3 twins. Basement also has a sofa sleeper in the game room. Also a queen air mattress.
Game room has tv and infrared fireplace. Game table and chairs. Full sized air hockey table. Tabletop game consul with vintage street fighter video game.
Newly remodeled kitchen with a half bath off of it. New appliances. Fully stocked for all your needs.
Beautiful covered front porch with table and chairs and outdoor sofa. Back yard is fully fenced with 6 ft wood privacy fence. Very nice grill and patio table and sectional sofa seating. Swing set in back as well.
Right off I235 and 31st Street exit so close to everything in the Des Moines metro by Drake University.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings
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Pets

No pets allowed, service animals permitted
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 4460857vb
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) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 13
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. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Iowa Events Center or Casey's Center.
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Des Moines, IA

What's nearby

  • Drake University - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Black Cultural Center - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • La Casa Cultural Center - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Knapp Center - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Des Moines Community Playhouse - 19 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Drake Diner - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Habanero’s - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Captain Roy's - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Jesse's Embers - ‬18 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Spacious 4-bedroom house central to Des Moines near Drake Univ. Fenced yard pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

What time is check-in at Spacious 4-bedroom house central to Des Moines near Drake Univ. Fenced yard?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Spacious 4-bedroom house central to Des Moines near Drake Univ. Fenced yard?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Spacious 4-bedroom house central to Des Moines near Drake Univ. Fenced yard located?

Located in Drake, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Drake University, Des Moines Community Playhouse and Knapp Center. The Wallace Centers of Iowa: Wallace House and Water Works Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 12 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 12 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 12 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 12 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved your place RyanThanks for adding to a wonderful family get together
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good property. Responsive hosts. Suited our needs. (Family of 7)
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Was an amazing beautiful well kept home. We didn't want to leave. Hopefully for our next stay we get the same landlord atleast. 5 star on everything absolutely loved
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Stay

Great location. Close to Drake. Clean home. Great space for our trip.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host was super responsive - only bummer was we made eggs and no pepper haha. Otherwise it was great!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quick trip

Went for a quick overnight stay. Large house. Had everything you needed. Comfy beds. Nice/safe location. Very clean. Would recommend to others.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

What a Gem!

Lovely property with a nice back yard and a great front porch. Beds are comfortable and owners are responsive. Kitchen is well set up with new appliances. We used all four bedrooms and the sofa bed in the game room - all were great. Highly recommended - will hopefully visit again next time we're in Des Moines.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Thank you!!!

House was perfect. Everyone had a great time and Ryan was SUPER ACCOMMODATING. Couldn't have asked for better communication. Would recommend this stay to family and friends. Would love a 2nd shower.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
The smell from the damp basement was literally overwhelming when we arrived. I can’t imagine how you categorized anything as a bedroom down there. My grandson and his wife moved to a cleaner environment the next morning. My other grandson has small children and the small room upstairs did work for them; although the top bunk was perilously close to the ceiling fan. Not sure when the front porch was last cleaned. We were going to heat a frozen breakfast for the little kids and the microwave didn’t work. Other than that we didn’t eat there. Well, they didn’t get to either I guess. Sorry but it was a ton of money and we spent very little time there for the smell.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Jun, 2026
Wow I’m so sorry we have never heard anything like that from any of our guests who have all given 5 star reviews. My cleaners actually said you left stains all over the beds and sheets and duvet covers and towels etc. I wonder if the smell was from your trash all over the house. The basement is listed as a game room and it has a sofa sleeper. My family actually lived there for 8 years and never had any type of smell and none of our other guests have ever reported that either. We had no idea about a microwave issue and a rainy spring season prevented the patio furniture cushions from being set out and full spring cleaning to be done yet as we stated during your stay as well. So sorry you are angry about the value of the booking you made and these unfortunate issues are not representative of a normal stay as is seen by all the other reviews and how we strive to provide the best experience possible. The price is clearly stated before you booked it so not sure why the booking price is even an issue deserving of your poor rating especially after so much damage was done by you and your guests. We are always available to address any issues and never heard anything about these things during your stay. We strive to communicate well with our guests and it’s unfortunate and hurtful to my family to receive this unfair rating as the only communication from you.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Bachlorette Party Success

It was my daughter's bachlorette party and I had the task of booking a house to stay in for the girls. This house holds a lot of people and there was wonderful space. The house had so much character which was lovely to look at and experience. The area is in the Drake area but in a very nice, safe area that makes you feel comfortable. Owners were nice people. Highly suggest them for your large gathering needs. :)
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Mar, 2025
So glad you enjoyed the space for your special day! Thank you for being great guests and keeping the place in amazing condition. Love to have you back anytime.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

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