The Glenda! Sassy West Glen Home + Garage + TVs + WiFi + Electric Fireplace

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Located in the heart of West Des Moines two blocks from the vibrant West Glen Entertainment District, this sassy and spacious 4-bedroom, 3.5-bathroom house is the perfect location for families or groups seeking a quiet neighborhood close to all of the action. There is ample gathering space in the two living rooms, a fully stocked kitchen, plenty of comfortable dining and relaxing seating for all, TVs everywhere, a fully stocked game cabinet, kids' games and books, and a Nintendo Wii gaming system. Enjoy garage parking for 2 cars and plenty of space for additional vehicles.

Welcome to one of the best locations in West Des Moines!

~ Minutes to I-35/I-80
~ 15-minute drive to the DSM Airport
~ Walking distance to the West Glen Entertainment District featuring restaurants, bars, coffee shops, a comedy club, a 24-hour donut shop, a day spa, a yoga studio, the Super Target, Crumbl Cookie, and so much more
~ Walking distance to Embassy Club West
~ Walking distance to 3 parks with tennis courts, basketball courts, gaga ball pits, playgrounds, soccer and baseball fields, picnic pavilions, and walking and bike trails
~ 5-minute drive to Glen Oaks Golf Course and Country Club
~ 5-minute drive to the Jordan Creek Town Center, Costco, Trader Joe’s, REI, Kohl’s, Aldi’s, Walmart, the Nordstrom Rack, TJ Maxx, and so much more
~ 5-minute drive to the MidAmerican Energy Company RecPlex sports complex
~ 5-minute drive to Des Moines University Medical School
~ 5-minute drive to so many entertainment options: Top Golf, Spare Time, Putts & Pins, Smash Park, Blue Aquarium, Dave & Buster’s, Cinemark Theater, Kids Empire indoor playground, frisbee golf courses, and geocaches
~ Short drive to all area hospitals (The closest hospitals out west are a 10-minute drive, and downtown hospitals are a 15-minute drive)
~Short drive to all area wedding venues
~ 15-minute drive to downtown Des Moines
~ 15-minute drive to Drake University
~ 20-minute drive to the State Fairgrounds
~ 20-minute drive to Grand View University
~ 45-minute drive to Iowa State University

THE HOME

You'll enter the home through the garage or front door--your choice. Both entries have stairs.
~ Spacious 3-story home (2,900 total SF) with a finished basement
~ Two-car garage (accommodates 2 compact to mid-size cars—may accommodate only 1 large vehicle)
~ Self Check-In
~ Google Fiber (buried, reliable, 1 Gig) mesh network and smokin’ fast Wifi throughout the house
~ Central heating and air conditioning
~ Two living rooms: one on the 1st floor and one in the basement
~ Both living rooms have lots of seating and 75” TVs
~ Fully stocked kitchen (see details below)
~ BBQ Grill
~ Formal dining room that seats 10
~ Casual kitchen nook that seats 6
~ Kitchen island that seats 4
~ Half-bath powder room on the 1st floor
~ Three bedrooms are on the 2nd floor up 16 steps
~ One bedroom is in the finished basement down 16 steps
~ The laundry room is on the 2nd floor next to the master suite and includes washer, dryer, laundry detergent, dryer sheets, iron, ironing board, clothes steamer, extra fan, and white noise machine

PLEASE NOTE: This home does not have a yard or outdoor space beyond the front porch and back patio, but there is ample green space and many parks very close by. The garage door is opened and closed through an external keypad. There is not a garage door remote for guest use.


WHERE YOU'LL SLEEP:

~ MASTER BEDROOM: King bed, futon, portable crib (Pack-n-Play), 55” TV, nightstands, record player, dresser, walk-in closet
~ PINK BEDROOM: Queen bed, 50” TV, closet, dresser, nightstands
~ TWINS BEDROOM: Two XL twin beds, 43”TV, dresser, kids’ toys and books, nightstand, closet
~ BASEMENT BEDROOM: King bed, 50” TV, dresser, nightstands, closet
~ Basement couch can be configured into a full-size bed. (Bedding is in the basement bedroom closet.) This room has a 75” TV.
~ All bedrooms have black-out shades, ceiling fans, memory foam mattresses, linens, duvets with covers washed after each guest, extra pillows, and extra blankets


BATHROOMS:

~ Master Bathroom (Attached to master bedroom): shower, double sinks, and toilet
~ Upstairs hallway bathroom (Shared by the Pink Bedroom and Twins Bedroom): bathtub with shower, double sinks, and toilet
~ Basement Bathroom (Across hall from Basement Bedroom): shower, single sink, and toilet
~ First-Floor Half-Bath: sink and toilet
~ All full bathrooms are stocked with a hair dryer, body towels, hand towels, make up towels, wash cloths, toilet paper, tissues, hand soap, and travel-size shampoo, conditioner, lotion, and bar soap


BASEMENT INCLUDES:

~ Comfy couch that can be configured into a full-size bed with bedding
~ Console seating behind the couch
~ A dry bar with a microwave and drinks refrigerator
~ Board games, puzzles, and playing cards
~ Additional seating area that doubles as a game table or dedicated workspace
~ Nintendo Wii with 70+ games
~ Four yoga mats
~ Sassy tube lighting and fluorescent signage fun for selfies


KITCHEN INCLUDES:

~ Refrigerator, freezer, stove, oven, dishwasher, microwave, garbage disposal
~ 10-cup coffee maker, single-cup Keurig, ground coffee, filters, K-cups, creamers, and sugars
~ Tea kettle
~ BBQ propane grill and utensils
~ Air fryer, blender, slow cooker, Instapot, rice cooker, hand mixer, toaster, and electric griddle
~ Pots and pans
~ Dishes, utensils, glasses, and coffee mugs
~ Wine, martini, champagne, and rocks glasses
~ Knives
~ Cutting boards
~ Cooking utensils
~ Serving and mixing bowls
~ Baking sheets
~ Baking dishes
~ Colanders
~ Measuring cups and spoons
~ Spices, salt & pepper, and cooking spray
~ Storage bags (assorted sizes)
~ Foil, saran wrap, parchment paper, and air fryer liners
~ Hot pads, trivets, dish towels
~ Paper towels, dishwasher detergent, dish soap, trash bags
~ Dish drying rack


BABY/TODDLER ITEMS:

~ High chair
~ Baby/Toddler plates, cups with lids, and utensils
~ Large-size portable crib (Pack-n-Play) with fitted sheets
~ Baby gate
~ Some cabinets have child locks that can be activated
~ Kids’ toys and books

GUEST ACCESS:

The entire home is available for your use including the 2-car garage, back driveway for parking, the BBQ patio, and the front porch with chairs.

The garage door is opened and closed through an external keypad. There is not a garage door remote.

You will self check-in at your convenience.

There are two locked owners' closets and a locked basement utility room that are not accessible to guests.

THE GLENDA HOUSE RULES:
• No smoking, vaping, marijuana, or drug use inside or outside.
• No parties or events.
• Quiet hours are from 10 p.m. to 7 a.m.
• No pets.
• Please no shoes in the house.
• No access to basement and upstairs owners’ closets or utility room.
• Please park only in the garage, the garage driveway, or designated parking spots. Please no street parking.

INTERACTION WITH GUESTS
We are here for you during your stay, but our level of interaction is up to you. We live just up the road and are only a message or phone call away. You will be able to self check-in upon arrival.


OTHER DETAILS TO NOTE:
We are locals and love to give recommendations! Please let us know how we can help you make memories! We have local referrals for a private chef who cooks at the house and two yoga instructors and a Reiki/sound healing practitioner who teach private classes at the house. We love bringing great people together!

We have a strict no smoking, no vaping, and no drugs policy both inside the house and outside around the house. Violation of this policy is subject to immediate cancellation of the reservation and a $300 additional cleaning fee.

To accommodate guests with allergies, we have a no pet policy. Violation of this policy is subject to immediate cancellation of the reservation and a $300 additional cleaning fee.

No parties or events are allowed. Violation of this policy is subject to immediate cancellation of the reservation and a $500 additional cleaning fee.