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Colorful & Quiet 3-Bedroom Charmer near Downtown<br>

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Exterior
Outdoor dining
Fitness facility
Children's area
Interior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Parking available
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

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

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Colorful & Quiet 3-Bedroom Charmer near Downtown<br>

You are going to love the charm and comfort of our home. You’ll be located on a quiet tree lined street in a walkable neighborhood, close to restaurants, grocery stores and coffee shops. Street or driveway parking makes arrival a breeze. The main level of the home boasts 2 bedrooms, one of which can also serve as an office with a dedicated workspace. The master commands the entire upper level of this Cape Cod style home. The deck is a perfect place to unwind in the fenced backyard.

The space
Head upstairs to the master suite, covering the entire second floor. Queen bed, multiple storage options, smart TV and an en suite half bath make this retreat hard to leave.

The dining room table has seating for 4, but the leaf allows comfortable seating for more. Additional dining chairs and a highchair are available if needed. Off the dining room is the kitchen, complete with gas range, microwave, coffee maker, blender and fully stocked with supplies to cook any meal you can think of, variety of additional small appliances also available for use.

The living room is also off the dining room, home to a large sectional and a smart TV ready for your next cozy movie night. Media console is stocked with games for kids and adults.

The master bath is off the short hallway from the dining room, where you’ll find everything you need for a hot bath and a fluffy towel after. Hall linen cabinet houses extra linens, bath and body products for your use and a hair dryer. Off the same hallway are two bedrooms. One bedroom is setup with a full bed, and blackout curtains, while the second has a twin daybed and a designated workstation, plenty of dresser/closet storage in both.

The mud room has cubbies, hooks and baskets to keep all of your belongings organized. In the same room is a well-appointed playroom stocked with toys and craft supplies for all ages.

Don’t forget to head downstairs to the basement! There you will find the washer and dryer, additional kitchen supplies, and a small home gym with weights and a bike. Have kids? They will LOVE the ninja course to get some energy out.

Head outside to the lounge chairs, outdoor dining table and gas grill on the back deck. With the string lights and plenty of extra seating, it’s perfect for summer entertaining! The fully fenced backyard has tons of room to play with any of the toys hiding in the deck box or try your balance on the slackline.

Guest access
This listing is for the entire house and one car detached garage. Guests will have access to all areas.

Property manager

Susannah
Premier Host

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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: 18
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)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
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

Waveland Park, a neighbourhood in 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, or check out an event or a game at Wells Fargo Arena.
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Des Moines, IA

What's nearby

  • Drake University - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Val Air Ballroom - 6 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Wells Fargo Arena - 7 min drive - 6.7 km
  • Iowa Events Center - 7 min drive - 6.7 km
  • Hy Vee Hall - 7 min drive - 6.8 km

Getting around

  • Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Casey's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪8 Degrees Ice Cream & Boba - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪La Mie Bakery - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Colorful & Quiet 3-Bedroom Charmer near Downtown<br> pet-friendly?

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

What time is check-in at Colorful & Quiet 3-Bedroom Charmer near Downtown<br>?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Colorful & Quiet 3-Bedroom Charmer near Downtown<br>?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Colorful & Quiet 3-Bedroom Charmer near Downtown<br> located?

This family-friendly Des Moines holiday home is located in Waveland Park, within 1 mi (2 km) of Waveland Municipal Golf Course and Drake University. Des Moines Community Playhouse and Des Moines Art Center are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ann D.

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

Cute bungalow on charming tree lined street

Property managers are attentive to details and truly care that you are comfortable and have everything you need. Neighborhood is quiet and neighbors friendly. The stay couldn’t have been better.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen B.

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

We would definitely stay here again.

This home is perfect if you are traveling with children! It has a wonderful play room and great back yard complete with enough toys and crafts to keep your kids busy. The kitchen is cute and had everything we needed. The neighbor is nice with a grocery store and coffee shop within walking distance. The hosts are wonderful and responsive. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Danielle R.

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

Cozy & friendly

The beds are super soft. The neighbors were friendly. We had swift response from the home owners with any and all questions. We plan to come back again soon!
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melanie S.

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

Got Kids? Stay here!!

I came for a week with my 5 and 8 year old. We all enjoyed this lovely house! Location - wonderful. Stores, restaurants and park nearby. Beautiful quiet street. House - comfortable. Had everything we needed. Kitchen was well stocked and back deck was perfect to relax and eat on. Beds - super comfy we all slept great! Kid stuff - tons! basement gym was a highlight and the toy room and crafts kept them busy. A nice school park 2 blocks away. Nice neighborhood to walk, bike, scoot. If you have kids this is the house to stay in!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erin S.

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

Great Home Base

Sisters who live in different states and have big dogs. We like to find pet friendly locations where we can stay while we explore an area. With a fenced back yard, three bedrooms, and 1.5 bathrooms, this home was perfect. A short distance from Fredericks Coffee, Louis Wine Dive, and Hyvee allowed us to have quick stops near the house. We also had quick trips into downtown Des Moines for the Farmers Market (you have got to go!), the Hoyt for 'Whose Live', and other activities. We also enjoyed grilling on the back deck, just enjoying the quiet neighborhood. Kirk and his family were so helpful. We absolutely loved our stay.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jami B.

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

Perfect, charming, family and pet friendly rental

Perfect property for what we needed for our family. We were there for two weeks. Very convenient drive to and from the facility we needed to be at everyday for our son. There were plenty of things for our kids to do and they enjoyed the basement and craft room very much. Would definitely stay here again. Also, the owners are amazing. Very responsive and they even dropped off a dollhouse for our daughter to play with. Can’t say enough great things about them. Overall a wonderful experience for a first time Vrbo user. Thanks again Kirk and Susannah!
Stayed 12 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jen K.

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

Best Kid House Ever

my nephews ages six and three came over on a rainy Sunday and had the best time playing in the basement ninja kids area and also with all of the toys off of the dining room. It is a perfect house for kids complete with a stepstool in the bathroom so they can reach the sink, kid dishes and silverware well, a huge fenced backyard and deck. They absolutely loved it and had the best time
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Danielle R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

About the host

Hosted by Susannah

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They consistently provide great experiences for their guests