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Altoona Home 11 Mi to Downtown Des Moines
Family-friendly holiday home in Altoona
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Reviews
9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 132048 sq ft
Popular amenities
Explore the area

Altoona, IA
- Place, Altoona Dog Park3 min drive
- Place, Adventureland7 min drive
- Place, Iowa State Fairgrounds11 min drive
- Airport, Des Moines, IA (DSM-Des Moines Intl.)24 min drive
Rooms & beds
4 bedrooms (sleeps 13)
Additional Sleeping (Bonus Room)
1 Double Sofa Bed
Additional Sleeping (Office)
1 Double Sofa Bed
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
Bedroom 2
2 Queen Beds
Bedroom 3
1 King Bed
Bedroom 4
1 King Bed
3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom
Full Bathroom
Full Bathroom
Full Bathroom
Half Bathroom
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Office
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
About this property
Altoona Home 11 Mi to Downtown Des Moines
Whether you’re visiting downtown Des Moines, catching a game at Iowa State, or simply in need of a getaway, this 4-bedroom, 3.5-bathroom vacation rental is the perfect home away from home. Take advantage of its fully equipped kitchen, multiple living spaces, and backyard ideal for barbecuing, dining, and playing outdoors. Make sure to visit the acclaimed Downtown Farmers' Market, try your luck at the Prairie Meadows Casino, and stop by Sleepy Hollow Sports Park for year-round fun!
-- THE PROPERTY --
Family Friendly | Free WiFi | Private Deck
Bedroom 1: King Bed | Bedroom 2: 2 Queen Beds | Bedroom 3: King Bed | Bedroom 4: King Bed | Bonus Room: Queen Sleeper Sofa | Office: Twin Futon | Additional Sleeping: Pack ‘n Play
OUTDOOR LIVING: Charcoal grill, outdoor dining area, yard
INDOOR LIVING: 5 Smart TVs w/ cable, DVD player, movies, board games, books, dining table, desk workspace, fireplace (decorative only)
KITCHEN: Stove/oven, refrigerator, dishwasher, microwave, Keurig coffee maker, toaster, blender, water filter/ice maker, cooking basics, dishware/flatware
GENERAL: Central air conditioning/heating, washer/dryer, linens/towels, iron/board, complimentary toiletries, hair dryers, hangers, trash bags/paper towels, high chair available
FAQ: Stairs required to access, 1 Ring doorbell (facing front entry)
PARKING: Garage (2 vehicles), driveway (2 vehicles), free street parking
-- THE LOCATION --
DOWNTOWN DESTINATIONS (~11 miles): Wells Fargo Arena, Iowa Events Center, Pappajohn Sculpture Park, Farmers’ Market, Principal Park, State Capitol, shops, restaurants, bars & more
AREA ACTIVITIES: Prairie Meadows Casino (2 miles), Outlets of Des Moines (4 miles), Adventureland Park (4 miles), Iowa State Fairgrounds (7 miles), Des Moines Art Center (14 miles), Merle Hay Mall (16 miles), Iowa State University (36 miles)
OPT OUTSIDE: Sleepy Hollow Sports Park (7 miles), MacRae Park (14 miles), Des Moines Water Works Park (16 miles), Walnut Woods State Park (24 miles)
AIRPORT: Des Moines International Airport (19 miles)
-- REST EASY WITH US --
Evolve makes it easy to find and book properties you'll never want to leave. You can relax knowing that our properties will always be ready for you and that we'll answer the phone 24/7. Even better, if anything is off about your stay, we'll make it right. You can count on our homes and our people to make you feel welcome — because we know what vacation means to you.
-- POLICIES --
- No smoking in the house or garage
- No pets allowed
- No events, parties, or large gatherings
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in
- NOTE: This property requires stairs to access
- NOTE: The fireplace is not available for guest use
- NOTE: Your safety matters. This property features a Ring doorbell device with an exterior security camera facing the front outdoor entry. The camera does not look into any interior spaces. The camera actively records video when motion is detected by the device (including devices linked to the camera such as the alarm system’s motion detector) or when the video doorbell button is pressed
-- THE PROPERTY --
Family Friendly | Free WiFi | Private Deck
Bedroom 1: King Bed | Bedroom 2: 2 Queen Beds | Bedroom 3: King Bed | Bedroom 4: King Bed | Bonus Room: Queen Sleeper Sofa | Office: Twin Futon | Additional Sleeping: Pack ‘n Play
OUTDOOR LIVING: Charcoal grill, outdoor dining area, yard
INDOOR LIVING: 5 Smart TVs w/ cable, DVD player, movies, board games, books, dining table, desk workspace, fireplace (decorative only)
KITCHEN: Stove/oven, refrigerator, dishwasher, microwave, Keurig coffee maker, toaster, blender, water filter/ice maker, cooking basics, dishware/flatware
GENERAL: Central air conditioning/heating, washer/dryer, linens/towels, iron/board, complimentary toiletries, hair dryers, hangers, trash bags/paper towels, high chair available
FAQ: Stairs required to access, 1 Ring doorbell (facing front entry)
PARKING: Garage (2 vehicles), driveway (2 vehicles), free street parking
-- THE LOCATION --
DOWNTOWN DESTINATIONS (~11 miles): Wells Fargo Arena, Iowa Events Center, Pappajohn Sculpture Park, Farmers’ Market, Principal Park, State Capitol, shops, restaurants, bars & more
AREA ACTIVITIES: Prairie Meadows Casino (2 miles), Outlets of Des Moines (4 miles), Adventureland Park (4 miles), Iowa State Fairgrounds (7 miles), Des Moines Art Center (14 miles), Merle Hay Mall (16 miles), Iowa State University (36 miles)
OPT OUTSIDE: Sleepy Hollow Sports Park (7 miles), MacRae Park (14 miles), Des Moines Water Works Park (16 miles), Walnut Woods State Park (24 miles)
AIRPORT: Des Moines International Airport (19 miles)
-- REST EASY WITH US --
Evolve makes it easy to find and book properties you'll never want to leave. You can relax knowing that our properties will always be ready for you and that we'll answer the phone 24/7. Even better, if anything is off about your stay, we'll make it right. You can count on our homes and our people to make you feel welcome — because we know what vacation means to you.
-- POLICIES --
- No smoking in the house or garage
- No pets allowed
- No events, parties, or large gatherings
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in
- NOTE: This property requires stairs to access
- NOTE: The fireplace is not available for guest use
- NOTE: Your safety matters. This property features a Ring doorbell device with an exterior security camera facing the front outdoor entry. The camera does not look into any interior spaces. The camera actively records video when motion is detected by the device (including devices linked to the camera such as the alarm system’s motion detector) or when the video doorbell button is pressed
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
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House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
About the area
Altoona
Altoona is home to this holiday home. Cinemark Altoona and Great Escape are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Outlets of Des Moines and Des Moines' Downtown Farmers' Market. Travelling with kids? Make time for Iowa State Fairgrounds, or head to an event or a match at Casey's Center. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as power boating.

Altoona, IA
What's nearby
- Altoona Dog Park - 3 min drive - 2.8 km
- Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino - 7 min drive - 4.6 km
- Adventureland - 7 min drive - 4.6 km
- Iowa State Fairgrounds - 11 min drive - 12.8 km
- Casey's Center - 16 min drive - 16.1 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Casey's General Store - 6 min drive
- Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers - 5 min drive
- Casey's - 4 min drive
- Scooter's Coffee - 2 min drive
- Dairy Queen - 3 min drive
Frequently asked questions
About the host
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