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Spacious Valley Junction Retreat

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Dining
Dining
Interior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 8142.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Explore the area

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West Des Moines, IA
  • Valley Junction
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Val Air Ballroom
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Drake University
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Des Moines, IA (DSM-Des Moines Intl.)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

East Bedroom - Main Floor

1 King Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

Master/Upstairs Bedroom

1 King Bed

West Bedroom - Main Floor

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Basement Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Main Floor Bathroom

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

Upstairs Master Bathroom / En-Suite

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

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Spacious Valley Junction Retreat

This spacious 3 bedroom/2.5 bathroom home has everything you'll need to enjoy a fun filled or relaxing time near one of Des Moines most entertaining neighborhoods. Enjoy the large two-tiered patio in the fully fenced backyard, spend time in the spacious interior perfect for families or groups complete with game and exercise rooms, go out and visit the restaurants/bars/shops/parks within only a few minutes walk, or take a short drive to one of the many other exciting areas nearby.

With over 1,500 sf to enjoy, this home provides ample space to unwind and relax or to spend an entertaining time with friends and family. Tons of windows and natural lighting make this home bright and welcoming, and the room darkening shades give you the ability to allow just the right amount of light in for however you're feeling. Two of the bedrooms have king sized beds with king sized pillows, the third bedroom has a queen size mattress, and a pull out sleeper sofa provides additional sleeping space to accommodate the entire crew. Their is a full bathroom on the main floor, and the upstairs bedroom includes a 3/4 private bathroom / en-suite (tub, toilet, and sink) and a walk-in closet. A fully stocked kitchen, equipped with a gas oven, provides for all of your basic needs allowing you to cook up your favorite dishes. A reverse osmosis (RO) system has also been installed to supply high quality water anytime that is great for drinking or cooking. A formal dining room just off of the kitchen provides a great place to eat as a group or serves as a great place to play games. The living room has a large smart TV with reliable hardwired internet access allowing you to watch your favorite shows on your favorite streaming services. Enjoy a cup of coffee in the breakfast nook area with seating or take it outside on the large two-tier back patio. The space is family friendly and has accommodations for children including step stool, baby gate, kid-friendly plates/cups/utensils, and more. The game room is a great place to entertain both kids and adults as it has a ping-pong table, foosball table, table top hockey, and pop-shot basketball with all necessary balls, paddles, pucks, etc included. There is also an exercise area with free weights and an exercise bike so you can get a workout in without leaving the home. The basement laundry room includes a washer and dryer available for guest use, as well as a 1/2 bathroom. An ADA ramp for the front step is available to be installed prior to guests stay upon request. There is a private double wide driveway for guests use that provides four off-street parking spaces, with on-street parking available as well. Please do not park directly across the street between the "No Parking Here to Corner" signs as this area is not intended for parking.

Located just blocks from shops, restaurants, bars, grocers, and convenience stores in the Historic Valley Junction 5th St and the 4th & Grand corridors, this home offers tremendous walkability to explore the neighborhood without the need for loading up in the car each time you head out for entertainment.

Alternatively, the area is also very bike friendly for those who would like to explore the area faster due to the amount of bike trails in the immediate area. If you'd like to explore outside of Valley Junction, interstate access is only minutes away and can get you almost anywhere in the Des Moines metro within 15 minutes.

Property manager

Derek
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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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

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 2 total)
No pitbulls, staffshires, rotweillers, or mastiffs
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Pets are not allowed on the furniture or bedding and must be current with all vaccinations and flea and tick medications.
The wood burning fireplace may not be used.
Guests must be at least 16 years of age to use the exercise equipment.

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
Long-term renters welcome
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

West Des Moines

West Des Moines is home to this holiday home. 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.
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West Des Moines, IA

What's nearby

  • Valley Junction - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Val Air Ballroom - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Des Moines Art Center - 4 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Drake University - 6 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Wells Fargo Arena - 8 min drive - 9.0 km

Getting around

  • Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Bix & Co. - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Sully's Irish Pub - ‬8 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Spacious Valley Junction Retreat pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Spacious Valley Junction Retreat?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Spacious Valley Junction Retreat?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Spacious Valley Junction Retreat located?

This family-friendly West Des Moines holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Valley Junction and Val Air Ballroom. Water Works Park and Des Moines Art Center are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Paula E.

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

Great location!

This was a perfect location for our family! Nice home, comfortable and clean.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matt K.

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

Great stay

This property is great! It is well cared for and the hosts are excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tari S.

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

Great place to stay

Great clean place to stay! Fenced in yard was perfect for our dog. Game room was a blast. The location was great too. Would recommend this place to anyone. Especially with kids and pets!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chad N.

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

Family in town for a wedding, home was a great place to stay.

Check in was a breeze, manager was responsive, home was clean, game room in the basement was a fun addition. Would recommend the home.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen R.

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

Valley Junction home

The house was very clean and the beds were comfortable. Fenced back yard was a real positive for us! Our granddaughters enjoyed the games downstairs
Stayed 20 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle H.

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

Wonderful host & home

We really enjoyed our stay. The home was very clean and comfortable for us, even our two dogs! The back yard is nicely fenced, allowing our dogs to have freedom to roam outside. It also has a great deck to enjoy time outside.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle H.

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

Great Home Away from Home

We had another great stay at Valley Junction Retreat! It's a wonderful home in a great neighborhood, just a couple blocks from downtown Valley Junction. We love to just wander down for a bit of shopping, drinks or dinner. We also love this for our dogs. With a fully fenced back yard, patio doors and an amazing deck, it's so easy to wander outside with them! They love coming here, even in the winter!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Holly B.

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

Great Location

Cute place in an ideal location to walk to shops and restaurants. Host was easy to communicate with and everything was very clean.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

tony G.

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

Fantastic Stay in Des Moines Iowa

Great accommodations and host. I must see and stay!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Porscha E.

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

Wonderful Home, Excellent Location

We loved everything about this awesome home! We were staying for two weeks to see a specialist for our little one, and wanted a place that felt at home. A 17 hour car, two day, ride later we arrived and immediately felt at home. The home was just as pictured, host was super responsive, and we were close to everything from the house. Highly recommend this home and host if you ever need anywhere to stay in Des Moines!
Stayed 13 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judy W.

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

What a Lovely Visit to Des Moines!

My husband and I and 2 adult cousins met in Des Moines to celebrate a big birthday for a relative. It was great having this delightful home to stay at during our visit. Very Clean and nicely decorated. Had wonderful furnishings - we wanted for nothing! We did not use all of the wonderful options - rec room, washer/dryer etc. It was great. Beautiful view out kitchen window of Iowa's wonderful Fall Color.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

kathy o.

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

Visiting the Iowa State Fair

The home was very well maintained with all of our needs accounted for such as 2 bathrooms, 3 bedrooms, nice living room, great kitchen, outdoor porch and laundry area. Bonus points for a play space in the basement that our 4 year old grandson loved! Loved the location; convenient to Everthing! Hosts thought of every need and fully accommodated us!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan M.

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

REVIEW

We enjoyed the property and location. It is convenient to every place in Des Moines and suburbs. The house was exactly as pictured and was very nice. It was a great month. Thanks, Sue
Stayed 33 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Josh B.

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

Great for Our Needs

Family of six, kids age range 10-18. Did a little DSM weekend getaway. Quiet neighborhood, not far from Interstate. House well stocked with items like towels, soap, shampoo, conditioner, extra blankets, kitchen supplies, fun stuff to pass time in basement. Fyi - it's a great old home, but the floors are very squeaky in spots. If you have light sleepers, could be a problem. We'd stay here again if need be.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christian F.

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

Super convenient spot for airport or valair!

This place is the perfect for concerts at the balroom!, got a flight the next morning? Its only 5 minutes away from airport! Very very clean spot and The hose is Very Responsive and will answer most of your questions around fhe area! Will book this place again with the boys! Thanks derek!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly C.

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

Cute, clean and cozy.

My only hurdle was spotty WiFi but the owner was working on that with the cable company. Wonderful simple stay.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

bev f.

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

70's Birthday Bash

Our stay could not have been better. The location was perfect! We enjoyed early morning coffee on deck & late night conversation around the table. Our only suggestion, consider moving the dishes, coffee cups & bowls to the pantry cupboard. We were a rather heighth challenged group so it was a stretch. Thank you for a great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Aimee C., Siloam sorings

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

Softball tournament

This house was perfect for our national softball tournament. It was not far from the fields. It was everything we need and more. They kids enjoyed the game room! If we were not playing softball they were down stairs playing games! Tons of memories were made this week! I would highly recommend this house and will be hitting this house up again when we go back!! A million out of a million stars!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cyndi K., Warrenton, VA

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

!!LOOK NO FURTHER - THIS IS IT!!

This property and the hosts really made for an incredible visit to Des Moines, Iowa. The hosts went out of their way to ensure the property was ready for us a day earlier than anticipated. The house and property were flawlessly maintained and extremely comfortable. With three bedrooms, two baths, large fenced yard, and a basement full of games like table tennis, this is the perfect place for an active family. Not to mention, its location in an extremely safe and walkable area. The State Capital and Arts District are approximately 17 minutes away. Restaurants and major retailers are 10 minutes away. Oh, and if travelling with your 4-legged, fur Angel, look no further! This is THE property for you. Our Sheltie loved the large, fully fenced backyard! Additionally, 10 minutes down the road, is "Paws & Pints," a $10M dollar off-the-chart dog park. Located on 4.4 acres, this immaculately maintained park offers a full bar and restaurant for you while your pup chows down on a homemade selection from the dog menu. This park is sparkling clean in all areas, at all times, with indoor and outdoor dog parks, comfortable seating areas, boarding and spa, Bonetique, training, etc. Given this VRBOs cordial hosts, extremely reasonable rate, comfort, quality, exceptional amenities, and location, we would give this property 10+ Stars if we could! If you want a relaxing vacation with great amenities and everything nearby, this property is THE ONLY place to stay when in West Des Moines.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen B.

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

About the host

Hosted by Derek

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