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Recently Remodeled! Charming 2-bedroom bungalow in terrific DSM neighborhood

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Dining
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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Internet access
  • Microwave
  • Bathtub

Explore the area

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Des Moines, IA
  • Place, Waveland Municipal Golf Course
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Drake University
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Des Moines Art Center
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Des Moines, IA (DSM-Des Moines Intl.)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

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

About this property

Recently Remodeled! Charming 2-bedroom bungalow in terrific DSM neighborhood

This freshly remodeled bungalow is tucked in a charming historic neighborhood in Des Moines—just steps from restaurants, shops, and local amenities. With 2 bedrooms (one queen, two twins), a full bath with tub, and thoughtful extras like a hair dryer, it’s the perfect cozy retreat. We’re just a message away if you need anything during your stay!

Please take note of our rules -
*MAX 4 PEOPLE STAY*
**NO KIDS UNDER THE AGE OF 14**
No parties or events at the home
No pets or animals

While we truly enjoy hosting families (we have four children ourselves), our home is not suitable for guests under 14 years of age. Additionally, please note that the maximum occupancy for overnight guests is four people. We kindly ask that you adhere to these requirements; failure to do so will require us to contact you immediately.

Thank you for your understanding. Hosting is a passion project for us, and we take great pride in maintaining our home. These guidelines help us ensure the property remains in excellent condition for all our guests.

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About the area

Des Moines

Waveland Park, 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

  • Waveland Municipal Golf Course - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Des Moines Community Playhouse - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Drake University - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
  • La Casa Cultural Center - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Des Moines Art Center - 3 min drive - 2.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Habanero’s - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Hugo’s - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Bruegger's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪La Mie Bakery & Restaurant - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪University Library Cafe - ‬19 min walk

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 14 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 14 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 14 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Haley M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The was the most wonderful little place to stay in Des Moines. It’s a quiet peaceful neighborhood, but so close to everything! We LOVED our stayn
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matt T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice home in a quiet neighborhood, loved it! 10/10 would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Delainey W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This house and the host were fabulous! Great location and great decor.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelly H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Exactly as advertised! The house is in a great neighborhood. Check-in was very easy. It was a great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christy H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Communication was fantastic. The home is absolutely beautiful and very clean. Great neighborhood and we will definitely love to stay here again when we return to Iowa!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Florida F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great neighborhood. Convenient location. All new decor.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tracy A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely home in a quiet residential neighborhood. The house was perfect for our stay. Very clean and updated with great decor and thoughtful touches including coffee, spices, paper products and more. Plenty of blankets and Towels which was very appreciated. Owner let us extend our check out and was wonderful to work with. Would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karylana J.

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

Magical little cottage in the city

We stayed for a week and had such a wonderful time. The home is beautiful, clean, comfortable, and the photos are a perfect description. While we were there we saw fireflies, an owl, bunnies, a doe and fawn, chipmunks, squirrels, cardnials, and many others birds. The neighborhood is quiet and beautiful. We absolutely would stay here again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jenny K.

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

Classy & Quiet

My daughter and I stayed in this home while we were in town for a conference. The location is wonderful! Quiet, beautiful neighborhood with kind neighbors! Very easy to find and access. But even better is the inside of the home! Obviously newly remodeled, very modern, and homey. Lots of thoughtful extras in every room and the decor was top notch! The house is incredibly clean and comfy. Communication with the owners was also fast and pleasant. We enjoyed our stay here and would highly recommend to anyone!
Loved the kitchen and they had coffee!!
Bathroom.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Debra A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Exceptionally clean! Quiet neighborhood and nice kitchen appliances. Wish there was a toaster, but it was not listed as having one.We ended up sleeping on the two single beds because the queen is against the wall and too difficult to get out of bed in the middle of the night for us.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kyle T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean, Inviting, friendly neighborhood. Stsyed for a live event. Was great to relax i na quaint neighborhood and relax after the long drive.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Keena G.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Feb, 2026
We are disappointed by this review and feel it does not accurately reflect the situation. Our listing clearly states that we have a strict no-smoking policy, which is in place to protect the property and ensure a clean environment for future guests. Unfortunately, Keena repeatedly smoked at the property despite this rule. After addressing the issue, we had no choice but to ask her and her husband to leave due to the violation of our house policies. We understand that being asked to leave was upsetting; however, enforcing clearly stated rules is necessary to maintain the standards of our home. This review appears to be a reaction to that enforcement rather than a reflection of the stay itself.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey R.

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

8/10 Good

Albany J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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