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The Cow Tipper: Near Everything - SPA - Game Room - Fire Pit & Patio - Sleeps 10

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Secluded outdoor fire pit space. Patio with grill and 6 person hot tub.
Bedroom #4 & Game Room - Queen sofa sleeper, 32in smart TV with Wii.
Stocked kitchen. Everything you need to cook a full meal - just bring the food!
Living room: Open concept into dining room. Queen sleeper sofa
Bathroom #2: Main level. Located right off the 4th bedroom & game room.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10116.1 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Fireplace
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Des Moines, IA
  • Drake University
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Wells Fargo Arena
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Iowa Events Center
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Des Moines, IA (DSM-Des Moines Intl.)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Futon

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Single Futon

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

The Cow Tipper: Near Everything - SPA - Game Room - Fire Pit & Patio - Sleeps 10

DESCRIPTION:
Near the heart of Downtown Des Moines sits this historic, fully remodeled, 4 bed & 2 bath home that can sleep up to 10 guests comfortably.

Our home offers a 6 person hot tub, fire-pit, and grill. Game room on the main level with a Wii & Arcade Game. Spacious kitchen w/cooking essentials. Fast WIFI. Smart TVs in every room. Desk for business travel. Within two miles of the Iowa Event Center, Wells Fargo Arena & Hospitals. 10min from the Airport. Walking distance to local restaurants, shops and parks.

THE SPACE:
Kitchen: fully updated with most all cooking utensils, salt/pepper/cooking spray, baking dishes, pots and pans, toaster, blender, and a coffee maker (with enough coffee packs, teabags, creamer and sweetener to get you started).

Dining: off of the kitchen you will find a dining room with a table for six. We also offer additional seating at the bar for three more guests. Space-saver highchair available in the laundry closet, if needed.

Living Room: when you walk in the front door, you will be greeted by a cozy family room with a queen sized pull-out-couch. The living room also offers a desk/office chair, an electric fireplace and a flat-screen smart tv to allow you to login to all your favorite streaming services during your stay.

Bedrooms: upstairs you will find three bedrooms and a full bathroom. All three of the bedrooms are equipped with queen beds. All bedrooms have memory foam mattresses, dressers, smart TVs, and nightstands with smart lamps to easily charge your phone at night. Pack-N-Play available in the bedroom closet if needed.

Bathrooms: our home offers two full bathrooms. One bathroom is upstairs with the bedrooms, and the other is on the main level. Each bathroom is fully stocked with fresh towels (10 sets total in the house), shampoo, conditioner, and body wash.

Patio: off the back of the house you will have full access to a partially fenced in private backyard with a 6 person spa, jungle gym for the kids to play, a propane grill, and a fire-pit (wood not provided). Perfect for those family BBQs!

Game Room: on the main level, located inside of the 4th bedroom with a queen sleeper sofa. 32in smart tv with a Wii and variety of games. Simpsons four person arcade game. Plenty to keep the kids entertained for hours!

Office: a full desk and office chair is located off of the living room, near the entrance of the house.

Laundry: first floor washer and dryer available with enough detergent to start off your stay. Ironing board and iron are also accessible in the laundry closet for your convenience.

Parking: Free, off-street parking in the driveway. The garage will not be accessible.

PLEASE NOTE:
After requesting your reservation, you will receive a notification to complete our Rental Agreement, confirming the terms and conditions of your stay - which you will be able to execute digitally. Access to the property will not be granted until the Rental Agreement is signed.

Although our rental agreement contains our house rules, we ask that you please familiarize yourself with these few important items:
- No pets
- No smoking
- No glitter/confetti
- No dies/soaps/bubble bath/or glass in the hot tub
(clear violation of any of these items will result in an additional cleaning fee)

All areas of the main floor and upper-level of the house are open for guests to use. The basement and garage however, are restricted for housekeeping supplies and will remain locked during your stay.

Our property is monitored by 24/7 video & audio surveillance recording. This is only used on the outside of the property, and not facing the back patio area (in respect to your privacy). Our cameras are for security purposes only. There is one camera on the driveway side, facing the street. One camera on the side opposite side of the home, facing the street. And, there is a doorbell camera.

For your stay, we provide a starter kit for essentials and toiletries:
- Five (5) sets of towels/washcloths in each bathroom
- 3 additional rolls of toilet paper in each bathroom
- Shampoo/conditioner/body wash dispensers in each shower
- First couple days supply of coffee
- First few loads of dishwasher and clothes washer detergent pods

NEIGHBORHOOD DESCRIPTION:
We are conveniently located near the center of Downtown Des Moines. Five minute drive to the Iowa Events Center, Wells Fargo Arena, and all major Hospitals. Also, just a few minutes from the Downtown Farmers Market (Saturday mornings May-October) and the Science Center of Iowa.

Additionally, you will find yourself close to all of our annual events, such as: World Food and Music Festival, The Des Moines Art Festival, and of course the Iowa State Fair.

Within walking distance of many shops, restaurants and bars (two blocks from the Ingersoll District)

A quick ten minute drive to the Des Moines Airport and to the Blank Park Zoo

GETTING AROUND:
TAXI: Uber, Lyft and Taxi service available throughout the Des Moines Metro

AIRPORT: The Des Moines International Airport is located less than 10 minutes straight south.

BUS: The Des Moines DART bus service has stop points all around the metro.
The closest Bus Stop is just a 2 minute walk away at Woodland Ave and 24th St

BIKE: Des Moines BCycle offers rental bikes all around the great city. Closest pick up/drop off points are within a half mile walk on Ingersoll Ave

PARKING: The city has metered parking and garages throughout. Cost ranges from $.25-$1.25 per hour. Meters charge from 9am-9pm M-F and are free on Sunday

Property manager

Matt & Mariah
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 23
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Pack N Play and High Chair Provided
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
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Pets

No pets allowed, service animals permitted
Feel free to bring your furry friends!
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
No parties
No smoking indoors
Quiet time from 10pm-7am

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 10
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Des Moines

Located in Des Moines, this holiday home is in the city centre. 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. Travelling with kids? Consider Better Homes and Gardens Test Garden and Science Center of Iowa. Break out the clubs and hit the links on a nearby golf course, or seek out an adventure with cycling.
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Des Moines, IA

What's nearby

  • Hoyt Sherman Place - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Drake University - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Hy Vee Hall - 4 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Wells Fargo Arena - 4 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Iowa Events Center - 4 min drive - 3.5 km

Getting around

  • Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Smokey Row Coffee - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Big Grove Brewery & Taproom - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Black Cat Ice Cream - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Drake Diner - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Cow Tipper: Near Everything - SPA - Game Room - Fire Pit & Patio - Sleeps 10 pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

What time is check-in at The Cow Tipper: Near Everything - SPA - Game Room - Fire Pit & Patio - Sleeps 10?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Cow Tipper: Near Everything - SPA - Game Room - Fire Pit & Patio - Sleeps 10?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Cow Tipper: Near Everything - SPA - Game Room - Fire Pit & Patio - Sleeps 10 located?

This family-friendly holiday home is located in the city centre, within 1 mi (2 km) of Water Works Park and Drake University. Hoyt Sherman Place and Terrace Hill are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 53 out of 56 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 56 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 56 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kenda T.

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

10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

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

Excellent stay

Stayed 4 nights in town for our daughter’s wedding. Great location. Very nice and clean property. Everything went very smoothly. Highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tara Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roger W.

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

Very nice getaway

The home was just as advertised. We really enjoyed the stay here and would consider it again. We came for the Thanksgiving holiday to spend with our son and his family. The kitchen was big enough to prepare dinner. Only drawback for future stays is we like to travel with our dog and they don't allow pets.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Jeff H.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen B.

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

Cow Tipper

We had a great time! There were plenty of things for everyone to do and space for our family
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Becky D.

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

Adorable and comfortable

This was a perfect spot for our group! Just wish we would have had more time to enjoy it. Loved the arcade game and backyard.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kate P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Theresa C.

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

Quick visit to hometown

We overall loved our stay - so clean, comfortable, and very nicely decorated- the grill was very corroded so we sadly didn’t use. The upstairs shower drains pretty slow. Loved having the ability to wash clothes but the dryer door would not stay closed!! That being said, we would stay here again and really appreciated your communication with us and allowing us to enter early!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

jared m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nathan H.

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

Nice on the Inside

This old house lacks curb appeal, but it is great on the inside and in the backyard. Great location near Lua Brewing and other breweries and restaurants that we visited during our one night stay in Des Moines. It was the perfect house to end our National Parks road trip to the west. The house was very nice and met the needs or our party (4 adults, 3 children). I highly recommend and would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly G.

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

Great place to stay

We has a great experience here. The kids enjoyed the hot tub and the firepit was a great space for the adults to hang out. One of the kids left a pair of shorts behind and the host was so helpful and shipped them back to us. So awesome of them to go above and beyond.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peggy O.

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

Goodguys at fairgrounds

We stayed here for the goodguys carshow at the fairgrounds. Ample parking for our 3 cars on the driveway. Hot tub and outdoor area was great. Kitchen was large enough to accomodate our group. Bathrooms/bedrooms clean. Decorated cute too! Great place!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Molly V.

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

Bachelorette Party Getaway

We had a group staying at the Cow Tipper for my friend's bachelorette party. We had a great time and the rental home was perfect for our group. Owners were great and easy to communicate with. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

David A.

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

Home away from home

The home was nice and comfortable. We were there for a race weekend at Iowa speedway so we spent very little time at the house. Basically just slept and showered there. The beds were comfortable and the showers were nice, good water pressure.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle L.

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

Nice getaway

Cozy home close to relevant attractions.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caroline S.

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

College Tour Visit

Visiting Iowa State - great location for the home - close to downtown and the interstate. Great home away from home!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

travis k.

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

Great house

The house was great for what we needed. The communication with the owners was great. Would stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kirsten C.

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

All Positive!

Everything we needed was available during our stay! The owners were very responsive to any questions that we had. The "extras" (hot tub, firepit, Wii, jungle gym) were a nice touch and fun for activities for our little one. We also enjoyed walking to dinner each night, as there are many restaurants within a one block walking distance.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica A.

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

Spring break

We wanted to stay somewhat close to home for spring break, within 6 hours of our home in Missouri. My daughter picked Iowa so I searched for things to do and places to stay. This rental was perfect location to the heart of Des Moines. 5-10 min drive to everything we did. Concert at the Wells Fargo arena, zoo, monsterama arcade, bowling, escape room, and many restaurants. Beds were comfortable and each room had a smart tv. Kitchen had everything needed plus some . Plenty of towels and laundry on site.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Allen M.

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

Guys Weekend

This is our 2nd year renting the home and it worked out for what we need. Plenty of room and location to everything in town.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dodie R.

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

Des Moines

Nice, quaint home
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelley S., Omaha, NE, USA

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

New Years Eve Wedding

The Cow Tipper meet all our needs. The house is exactly as represented on line. And very clean. We used it as a home base for my son's wedding in downtown Des Moines. The location was close to downtown and also had great restaurant and bar options along Ingersoll Ave, just one block south. Would highly recommend staying here!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

About the host

Hosted by Matt & Mariah

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Hey! Matt and Mariah here. We are couple of entrepreneurs that enjoy getting our hands into projects. When we aren’t updating, renovating, or building something, we are wrangling up our crazy offspring. We have three kids under five years, and never have a dull moment in life.

For fun, we love to “weekend travel” to nearby cities. Otherwise, you will find us thriving outdoors with our horse/dogs, riding ATVs, and spending evenings around a bonfire with close friends or family.

We look forward to getting to know you!

Languages:

English

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