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4-Player game with 4000 games to choose from!  Golden Tee 2022 & Silver Strike!
Private kitchen
Room
Game room
Living area

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
6 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 20151.6 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Urbandale, IA
  • Merle Hay Mall
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Drake University
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Living History Farms
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Des Moines, IA (DSM-Des Moines Intl.)
    ‪34 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 20)

Bedroom 1

2 Queen Beds, 1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed, 1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Queen Beds

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 6

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

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

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Dining area

About this property

NEW REMODEL! ARCADE GAMES, PNG PNG, SKEE BALL, ACCESS TO POOLS..WE HAVE IT ALL!

*This is offered by Precision Properties*
This is a unique home in the Des Moines area. It is meant as a destination- with enough to keep you entertained for your whole stay, no need to find fun elsewhere. Everything is here for you to cook and to have fun. This saves you and your group time and money! This home is also fully decorated to make it feel homey. We do the extras to make your stay better!
The Aurora is the house for family and group entertaining. You can enjoy the large open living room the flows into the contemporary dining room that formally seats eight. The kitchen has been completely remodeled with new appliances, outfitted for your baking, cooking, and grilling desires. The Aurora comes with super comfy beds, luxury linens and towels, board games and puzzles, a vast array of complimentary toiletries, 2 washers and dryers with soap and softener, 2 tv viewing areas, and a coffee station.... basically, anything we think you might need to enjoy your stay. You can enjoy grilling on the patio set up for outdoor eating then enjoy the party room- including more seating and another table for 4.
The party room includes bar, serving area for food (or to put presents on), ping pong table, a 75" tv, SKEE BALL, and a 4-player stand up video game with over 4,000 preloaded arcade games!!! Video games include- Golden Tee 2022, Silver Strike, and nearly every game from Play Station, Nintendo, Dreamcast, Sega, Atari, etc... Come play your childhood favorites like Hydro Thunder, Tapper, Q Bert, Tron, Dig Dig, Pac Man, Sonic, Donkey Kong, Mortal Combat, Super Mario... and the list just goes on! We have the place stocked with board games for kids and adults, puzzles, and plenty to keep your group entertained, or just kick back on one of the couches or over-sized recliners and enjoy some much needed relaxation. BONUS- WE HAVE AN APT COMPLEX 10 MINUTES AWAY. THERE YOU CAN USE THE INDOOR POOL, OUTDOOR POOL AND TWO-LEVEL CLUBHOUSE WITH GYM, SAUNAS, ETC.. The Aurora is also very centrally located and within minutes of Saylorville Lake, numerous restaurants, bars, and activities. 5 minutes from access to I80 and 8 minutes to I-235.
Curious? CHECK OUT OUR OTHER VRBO PROPERTIES.
Here are their property numbers...just type them into the VRBO property search bar.
The University Property #1531332
The Downtown Property #3282596
Graceland Property #2084960
The Aurora Property #2782765

About Your Host-
I love to make people happy and that exactly what my properties are designed for. I'm a landlord by trade. I have apartment complexes and rental homes. Then six years ago I created my first vacation rental property, and it grew from there. I offer vacation rentals because it's fun! Making sure groups are set up to have a blast is a challenge that I find very rewarding. I take this seriously. Being a big kid at heart, I make it my mission to deliver the fun for kids- also being one who appreciates nice things, I deliver comfort and attention to detail for the adults. I truly desire for you to have the most fun and relaxation as possible, and with the fewest hassles as well. That is why we put in so much effort before you get there. We provide and offer many things that set us apart. Things like super comfy beds, awesome fluffy towels, mints, coffee, toothpaste and toothbrushes, luxurious body care products, personal care products, make-up removing towelettes, and others as well. I hope to get to take care of you and your crew soon! May you have and awesome trip wherever you stay...and may God bless you. Sincerely ~Steven

Property manager

Steven Koethe
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties
Club style house parties NOT ALLOWED!
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Pets

Pets allowed: less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
There is a one-time $99 fee for pets.
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Smoking outside only.
10 guests included. $29 per person/ per night (2 years old and older) for additional overnight guests.

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 and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 20
Note from host: Club style house parties NOT ALLOWED!
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

About the area

Urbandale

Located in Urbandale, this holiday home is near theme parks. 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 Pump It Up and Clive Aquatic Center. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing, winery tours and power boating.
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Urbandale, IA

What's nearby

  • Merle Hay Mall - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Val Air Ballroom - 7 min drive - 6.8 km
  • Drake University - 8 min drive - 6.3 km
  • Living History Farms - 9 min drive - 7.6 km
  • Wells Fargo Arena - 11 min drive - 11.9 km

Getting around

  • Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-Fil-A - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Buffalo Wild Wings - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬10 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does NEW REMODEL! ARCADE GAMES, PNG PNG, SKEE BALL, ACCESS TO POOLS..WE HAVE IT ALL! have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is NEW REMODEL! ARCADE GAMES, PNG PNG, SKEE BALL, ACCESS TO POOLS..WE HAVE IT ALL! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at NEW REMODEL! ARCADE GAMES, PNG PNG, SKEE BALL, ACCESS TO POOLS..WE HAVE IT ALL!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at NEW REMODEL! ARCADE GAMES, PNG PNG, SKEE BALL, ACCESS TO POOLS..WE HAVE IT ALL!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is NEW REMODEL! ARCADE GAMES, PNG PNG, SKEE BALL, ACCESS TO POOLS..WE HAVE IT ALL! located?

This family-friendly Urbandale holiday home is within 2 mi (3 km) of Merle Hay Mall and Buccaneer Arena. Pump It Up and Clive Aquatic Center are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 40 out of 54 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 54 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 54 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 54 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 54 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Amber Joy F.

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

Nice set up!

Can sleep a lot of people. Fun games! Really a nice extra that you can swim at the apt pool.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

ericka f.

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

6/10 Okay

Jessica K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amber R.

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

Just as described

Our large family had a great stay here! There was something for everyone to do!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erika G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Marcia N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

2024 Christmas weekend

The stay was fine, but one toilet for 13 people just wasn't convenient. Otherwise we enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

JonNeitzell

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

Good for a group

Very nice place, great size for our work team in town for training.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peggy H.

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

10/10 great house!!

We had our family go for the weekend for Christmas! Beautiful home. Lots of bedrooms and the kids were never bored! We took them swimming at the apartment complex, pool was GREAT
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Faithe K.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Game Room

Our large group of 8 adults and 5 kids had tons of fun in the game room! Kids spent the entire time there. So much fun and things to do in that space! There are lots of beds and they were pretty comfortable. The kitchen is pretty small with minimal counter space and lacking in supplies. The bathroom setup is a little misleading, there is a full bath upstairs, tiny sink & toilet on the main floor and a shower and sink only in the basement which smells super damp and musty. One awesome feature is that they have all the streaming services already setup and ready for you to watch!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather S.

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

Bachelorette Party

We were transferred to another property due to an unforseen issue. Communication was excellent and the house was amazing. So much to do and lots of little touches. Would stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lori R.

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

Excellent!

Six girlfriends and I got together for a weekend to celebrate our birthdays. This place was perfect for a night of fun and relaxation! We didnt even have to leave the place all night with so much entertainment to choose from. The beds were comfortable, the showers hot and the attention to detail was so accomodatting. I would defintely stay here again. Thanks Colby for a wonderful stay!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashley R.

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

Very nice!

Very clean property with lots of sleeping areas! Was nice we didn’t have to bring a bunch of extra things for our stay because it was provided! Only recommendation is letting guests know about what side of the street to park on if they need to park on the street as one of our friends almost got a ticket when visiting us during our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

William W.

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

Tons of space and activities

Stayed for 2 nights for my bachelor party. The house was in a good location that wasn't too far from downtown. Lots of room for everyone and a variety of things to do at the house!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Lindsey S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Stay In Des Moines

The house is beautiful, the property pictures look exactly as shown. We did have a few slight issues, blown breakers and the house smelled of cat urine. Overall we had a good stay however the scent was very off putting but we enjoyed the property.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Robyn M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Worked great for the size of our group

The home is big and worked well for the size of our group. We enjoyed the remodeled garage / game room and the nice touch of board games included. The cleaners were still there when we arrived to check in and I think they left a little more pet hair than I expected to see.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Zach G.

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

House was perfect, clean and in a great location.

The house was great for our group. We had 10 people staying and had enough good quality beds for all of us. House was clean and the AC ran nice and cool. Garage game room area was a great hang out and socialize. Bathrooms were fully stocked with towels and toiletries. Communication with the property management was prompt and timely. Highly recommend this property for larger groups. We would definitely be happy to stay there again. Thank you for hosting us!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katie T.

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

Great stay

It was a nice, clean house. The garage hangout was the best part.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Spacious and lots to do

The house had many bedrooms and beds so it was perfect for our friends and my family to meet up and enjoy quality time together. We enjoyed the game room and used the kitchen frequently. The location was great and convenient. We would stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Erika D.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Trip to Des Moines

Three families traveled to Des Moines for a one-night stay. We were looking for a house with activities for the kids and this house had just that. The house was clean and spacious enough to hold 4 adults /8 kids. There are plenty of games and activities in the house to keep adults and kids occupied.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

megan p.

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

Lots of Room!!

Nice home with lots of sleeping options!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Avery N.

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

Awesome space + Great location!

We celebrated my sister’s bachelorette party here and it was perfect! The house was clean, the kitchen was stocked with the necessities, lots of fridge space, tons of sleeping quarters, and the garage space was perfect for our needs. Fun, adjustable lighting for dancing and hanging out, tons of space, and a bar area with a fridge. The boat communicated well and left clear instructions for check in and out. I’d recommend this property to anyone hosting a large group!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dana P.

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

Murder, Mystery Team Building and Regional Training Event

The house was amazing. It had so much space. There were plenty of rooms for everyone. The game room was a blast. We even had a skee ball competition. We did presentations in the living room, and then had a murder mystery dinner later that night. We'll definitely be renting this house again. Thanks for everything, Steven. You're awesome!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Alice W.

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

Des Moines trip

Good short trip. Only a few days but each day was full!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Janice S.

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

Des Moines trip

Great house! Nice neighborhood. Clean with lots of amenities. The game room was wonderful. Near to many tourist places.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Matt H.

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

Family Weekend

Clean and well-kept property in Des Moines with ready access to the fun things to do in the area. Close to Merle Hay mall, easy access to the interstate for travel. Decent neighborhood with quiet neighbors! We had a blast being together for the weekend with all our kids and grandkids.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

About the host

Hosted by Steven Koethe

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I love to make people happy and that exactly what my properties are designed for. I'm a landlord by trade and have vacation rentals as well for 6 years, so everything is maintained to professional standards. I truly desire for you to have the most fun and relaxation as possible with the fewest hassles possible. That is why we put in so much effort before you even show up to ensure the property is ready to perform for you when you arrive. I have paid attention to so many details to make your stay awesome. Everything from super comfy beds to awesome towels, to providing mints and even face wipes. :) I hope to get to take care of you and your crew soon! May you have and awesome trip wherever you stay...and may God bless you, richly! - Honestly and Sincerely~ Steven

Languages:

English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests