Welcome to our 6-bedroom German-Tudor home, nestled on a 2.5-acre wooded lot just off Interstate-235. Ideal for accommodating family & friend groups, business teams, as well as solo travelers seeking comfort and tranquility.
The house is centrally located in the metro area, 10 minutes from downtown Des Moines to the east, and 10 minutes from West Des Moines to the west.
The house is located adjacent to the Walnut Creek Trail, offering miles of biking, jogging, and walking trails.
The space LEVEL 1: - Game room - Bathroom with Shower.
LEVEL 2: - Family Room with Large TV - 2 Car Garage
LEVEL 3: - Large Kitchen - Dining Room with seating for 12 - Sunken Living Room (3 steps down) with Large TV and beautiful bay window. - Study with board games - Laundry with washer and dryer - Half Bath
LEVEL 4: - Master bedroom with queen bed and own bathroom - Bedroom with queen bed - Bedroom with queen bed - Shared bathroom
LEVEL 5: - Bedroom with queen bed and convertible seat/bed. - Bedroom with queen bed and futon - Shared bathroom
LEVEL 6: - Attic bedroom with queen bed and... - Lounge area with fold down sofa bed and... - own bathroom
BACK YARD - Fenced with outdoor table with seating for 6. * Extra folding chairs are stored in the level 1 game room.
FRONT YARD - Extends down to the bike/walk/jog trail
Guest access You will have access to all 6 levels of the house, the front and the fenced back yard.
ACCESSIBILITY: You will have access to all levels. Stairs connect the different levels. The living spaces are spread over 6 main levels separated by short flights of stairs. Please reference the Overall Layout Photo. The main level (Level 3) is accessible without the use of stairs and has the kitchen, dining room, half bath. However, the Level 3 Living Room is lower than the dining room by 3 steps. (Review photos). The living room can be accessed through the study/game room door to avoid the use of stairs. Access to the bedrooms requires the use of 8 steps between Level 3 and Level 4 for access to 3 bedrooms. Additional steps separate the bedrooms on Level 5 and Level 6.
One-of-a-kind home in Ankeny on 1.8 acres with a pond. You will truly feel like you are on a resort but will be able to have this piece of paradise all for yourself.
Ankeny
One-of-a-kind home in Ankeny on 1.8 acres with a pond. You will truly feel like you are on a resort but will be able to have this piece of paradise all for yourself.
Respect the neighbors. No disturbing neighbors with disruptive activity, excessive noise, or agitating behavior. No loud noise after 9:30 pm
If damage occurs beyond normal wear and tear, please inform the hosts about it as soon as possible
No food or drinks in bedrooms
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À savoir
Nº de l’hébergement : 3819709vb
Des frais pour toute personne supplémentaire peuvent être facturés et dépendent de la politique de l'hébergement
Une pièce d'identité officielle avec photo et un dépôt de garantie en espèces, par carte de crédit ou par carte de débit, peuvent être demandés à l'arrivée pour couvrir tous frais imprévus
Les demandes spéciales, qui ne peuvent pas être garanties, sont soumises à disponibilité à l'arrivée et peuvent entraîner des frais supplémentaires
Les fêtes et les événements de groupe sont interdits
L'hôte a indiqué que l'hébergement était équipé d'un détecteur de monoxyde de carbone
L'hôte a indiqué que l'hébergement était équipé d'un détecteur de fumée
Cet hébergement comprend le dispositif de sécurité suivant : un extincteur
À propos du quartier
Des Moines
Dans le quartier Waterbury à Des Moines, vous trouverez cette maison de vacances près d'un parc aquatique. L'emblématique Centre commercial Jordan Creek Town Center vaut le détour si une mission shopping est à l'ordre du jour, mais si vous préférez vous essayer aux attractions populaires de la région, les sympathiques Iowa State Fairgrounds et Adventureland vous raviront. Vous voyagez avec des enfants ? L'incontournable Jardin-test Better Homes and Gardens s'impose ! Consultez aussi l'affiche de l'illustre Casey's Center, pour vibrer à l'unisson. Avis aux amateurs de sport ! Les points d'eau de la région vous offrent le décor idéal pour vous essayer à des activités telles que la natation, tandis que son écrin de nature est parfait pour tester la randonnée et les balades en vélo.
Val Air Ballroom (salle de danse et de spectacles) - 9 min à pied - 0.8 km
Windsor Heights Dog Park - 17 min à pied - 1.5 km
Valley Junction - 2 min en voiture - 1.8 km
Drake University - 4 min en voiture - 5.9 km
Centre commercial Jordan Creek Town Center - 9 min en voiture - 13.6 km
Transport
Aéroport international de Des Moines (DSM) - 18 min en voiture
Restaurants
Subway - 3 min en voiture
Casey's General Store - 7 min à pied
McDonald's - 11 min à pied
Jimmy John's - 19 min à pied
Wendy's - 9 min à pied
Foire aux questions
Our Family Retreat on 2.5 acres accepte-t-il les animaux de compagnie?
Non, l’établissement n’accepte pas les animaux de compagnie.
Combien cela coûte-t-il de séjourner à Our Family Retreat on 2.5 acres?
En date du 26 mai 2026, les prix trouvés pour un séjour d’une nuit pour deux adultes à l’hébergement Our Family Retreat on 2.5 acres le 19 juin 2026 commencent à 877 $ CA, taxes et frais en sus. Ce prix est fondé sur le plus bas prix par nuit des 24 dernières heures pour des séjours dans les 30 prochains jours. Les prix sont sujets à changement. Choisissez vos dates pour obtenir des prix précis.
Combien coûte le stationnement à Our Family Retreat on 2.5 acres?
L’hébergement dispose d’un stationnement sur place.
À quelle heure est-il possible d'arriver à Our Family Retreat on 2.5 acres?
L’arrivée est possible à partir de 16 h.
À quelle heure doit s'effectuer le départ à Our Family Retreat on 2.5 acres?
Le départ est à 10 h.
Où se situe Our Family Retreat on 2.5 acres?
Waterbury - propriété de vacances de type familial se trouve à Des Moines, à moins de 15 minutes de marche des sites suivants : Val Air Ballroom (salle de danse et de spectacles) et Windsor Heights Dog Park. Valley Junction et Water Works Park se trouvent également à moins de 3 km.
Avis
9,8
Exceptionnel
Les avis sont présentés en ordre chronologique, soumis à un processus de modération et vérifiés, à moins d’indication contraire.
Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce
Nice, big house with plenty of space for all of us. Loved the big kitchen and lots of bathrooms. Only thing I would recommend is a shelf or some kind of storage in the attic bathroom.
Michelle C.
Séjour de 3 nuits en janvier 2026
Avis vérifié
10/10 – Excellent
Joshua H.
5 nov. 2025
Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce
The host did a fantastic job answering all my questions promptly prior to check in. Also taking care of a heating issue during our stay.
Joshua H.
Séjour de 4 nuits en octobre 2025
Avis vérifié
10/10 – Excellent
Nichole C.
22 mai 2025
Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce
Close to drake university
Great stay - wonderful location and beautiful home - highly recommend
Nichole C.
Séjour de 3 nuits en mai 2025
Avis vérifié
8/10 – Bien
Melissa b.
1 juin 2025
Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce
Family weekend
Lovely house perfect for my large family.
Melissa b.
Séjour de 2 nuits en mai 2025
Avis vérifié
10/10 – Excellent
Jamie H.
22 juin 2025
Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce
Beautiful German Tudor
Beautiful German Tudor with lots of room and plenty to do.
Jamie H.
Séjour de 2 nuits en juin 2025
Avis vérifié
10/10 – Excellent
Leasa W.
28 mai 2025
Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce
Family gathering
Great stay! House is very large, providing lots of different spaces for people to watch tv, play games, socialize, etc. outdoor space is amazing when weather is good.
Leasa W.
Séjour de 4 nuits en mai 2025
Avis vérifié
10/10 – Excellent
Craig D.
21 juill. 2024
Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce
Volleyball trip
Great house and location. Perfect for adults and kids together.
Craig D.
Séjour de 4 nuits en juillet 2024
Avis vérifié
10/10 – Excellent
Bonnie N.
20 sept. 2024
Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce
Loved our stay
Thank you so much for providing your property for our company retreat and planning session. It was a great set-up for adults to have both privacy and community easily.
Bonnie N.
Séjour de 2 nuits en septembre 2024
Avis vérifié
10/10 – Excellent
Gopal B.
1 oct. 2024
Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce
Vacation in Iowa
We really liked the cabin. It's very spacious than we expected. Enough Bathrooms as well.
Location and the view is great.
Gopal B.
Séjour de 3 nuits en septembre 2024
Avis vérifié
10/10 – Excellent
Brad C.
29 mai 2024
Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce
Perfect for a large group
We were visiting the area for a school competition. We had mix of 7 kids and 4 adults and the place was perfect for us.
Brad C.
Séjour de 4 nuits en mai 2024
Avis vérifié
10/10 – Excellent
Connie S.
27 mai 2024
Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce
Concert trip
It was great. The house was clean and cozy. The host was very helpful . I would definitely stay there again.
Connie S.
Séjour de 2 nuits en mai 2024
Avis vérifié
8/10 – Bien
Dana M.
12 juill. 2025
The house suited our needs for a gathering of five couples for 3 nights. We liked the convenient location. Overall, I was disappointed in our stay. The cleanliness was questionable.
Dana M.
Séjour de 3 nuits en juin 2025
Avis vérifié
10/10 – Excellent
Todd S.
20 nov. 2024
Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l ’annonce
Great family get together!
5 siblings and spouses plus our parents for their 60th anniversary for 3 nights. A very accommodating place! We brought food for most of our meals. Plenty of space to enjoy ourselves! Quiet neighborhood. I highly recommend this property!
Todd S.
Séjour de 3 nuits en novembre 2024
Avis vérifié
10/10 – Excellent
Xavier G.
15 mars 2026
Points forts : Arrivée, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce.
Thank you for hosting. Only comments I would have is the upstairs shower and window cill had some bugs dead and alive in it . Window nook in living room did too. Just mention it to the cleaners to get those disposed of. And I looked into the “splinter” I mentioned yesterday, it’s actually a nail in floor that’s head is popped up. It’s straight in when you walk in door about 3/4 of the way to the first hallway ip to kitchen. Thanks again!
Xavier G.
Séjour de 2 nuits en mars 2026
Avis vérifié
10/10 – Excellent
Stephen M.
20 mai 2025
Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce
Drake Law School Reunion
Six classmates enjoyed our stay together, choosing this home over hotel options. It proved to be a great choice. All of our questions and concerns were quickly addressed to our satisfaction. Highly recommend for large families or groups of friends.
Stephen M.
Séjour de 2 nuits en mai 2025
Avis vérifié
10/10 – Excellent
David S.
29 avr. 2024
Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce
Des Moines
Nice large house close to Drake University for the relays. We liked the walking path close to the home as well.
David S.
Séjour de 4 nuits en avril 2024
Avis vérifié
10/10 – Excellent
Meghan M.
5 juill. 2024
Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce
All that you need
Had a wonderful stay meeting up with old college friends and their children! So much room in the house- the fenced in backyard was ideal for keeping track of kids and toddlers. We were within 5 mins of everything we needed and even ended up staying in a night instead of going out to eat because of how convient the house was. Would absolutely stay again.
Additionally host was very responsive to any and all questions.
Meghan M.
Séjour de 2 nuits en juin 2024
Avis vérifié
8/10 – Bien
Lisa K.
6 août 2025
Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce
Convenient location and adjacent to biking and walking path. Lots of family room space and we had fun in the game room. Large yard in back. Multi levels of bedrooms and baths worked great for our group of 7. Most bathrooms have walkin tub with showers. Not my favorite. The house was missing some needed kitchen and cleaning basics. For our group it was a great fit.
Lisa K.
Séjour de 4 nuits en août 2025
Avis vérifié
10/10 – Excellent
Matt N.
13 mai 2024
Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce
Work Group
Our work team had an installation nearby and this house was a perfect fit for all of us to kick back and relax following a long day of work.
Matt N.
Séjour de 2 nuits en mai 2024
Avis vérifié
10/10 – Excellent
Joni K.
22 mai 2024
Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce
State Track
This location was absolutely perfect to stay during state track. a 5-minute drive to Drake University made this location so desirable.
Centrally located in Des Moines we had a lot of options for dining during our down time. The house is very spacious and gave us all our own space to relax after the track sessions.
The younger kids absolutely loved the game room in the basement.
Joni K.
Séjour de 3 nuits en mai 2024
VrboOwner a répondu le 25 mai 2024
Thank you for staying with us. Looking forward to hosting you again in the future.
Avis vérifié
10/10 – Excellent
Kiley H.
22 août 2024
Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce
Great place for families!!
My family and extended family stayed here for a few days for the Iowa State fair. There were three adults and five kids and there was plenty of space for all! The kids love the upstairs room where they could hang out by themselves or game room downstairs. Two living rooms were both nice for all to relax at the end of the night. Location was in between State Fair and Jordan Creek both places we visited. Restaurants, bars and groceries are very close by! House is on busy road with entrance directly off the road so just have to be patient entering and exiting. Definitely would stay here again!! You won’t be disappointed!
Kiley H.
Séjour de 3 nuits en août 2024
Avis vérifié
10/10 – Excellent
Joseph H.
5 août 2024
Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce
Maybe Iowa is Heaven
For the 25th year we have brought our fantasy football league together to enjoy a fantastic weekend of fellowship and pigskin. This year we decided to head to the midwest as a rallying point. We found this property and hoped for the best in finding a place with a lot of bedrooms, bathrooms and living space. The Waterbury property checked those boxes and more. You never know what you are getting until you arrive but one step inside the house answered those questions. The house was exactly as depicted on the website though we weren't sure what that was going to be with 6 levels. But not only were we pleased beyond expectations, this is the coolest house any of us had seen in awhile. It is spacious beyond our hopes and dreams and we will definitely be returning. Do you have a big group get together coming up.....then this is your location. Book it now.
Joseph H.
Séjour de 3 nuits en août 2024
Avis vérifié
10/10 – Excellent
Nicole F.
3 sept. 2025
Nicole F.
Séjour de 6 nuits en juin 2025
Avis vérifié
10/10 – Excellent
Robert K.
1 mai 2025
Robert K.
Séjour de 3 nuits en mars 2025
VrboOwner a répondu le 3 mai 2025
Thank you for staying with us. Looking forward to hosting you again in future.
Avis vérifié
10/10 – Excellent
Dorthy M.
8 févr. 2025
Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce
Dorthy M.
Séjour de 2 nuits en janvier 2025
À propos de l’hôte
Hôte : Acacia Manager
The home is owned by siblings who would love to share the delightful space with other families and friends, to make lasting memories.
Voici pourquoi l’hôte a choisi cet hébergement
It's a lovely house close to everything, and right by the Des Moines network of bike trails.
Voici ce qui rend cet hébergement unique
Lots of space, including separate hangout areas that allows families to spread out or spend time together.
Langue(s) :
Anglais
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