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Modern Farmhouse in Uptown Ankeny District and right on High Trestle Trail

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Private kitchen
Interior
Private kitchen
Dining
Living area

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 8148.6 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Ankeny, IA
  • Prairie Ridge Sports Complex
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Des Moines Area Community College
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Adventureland
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Des Moines, IA (DSM-Des Moines Intl.)
    ‪33 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Full Bedroom

1 Double Bed

King / 2 Twins Bedroom

1 Double Futon and 1 King Bed

Living room

1 Double Futon

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Master Bath

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Modern Farmhouse in Uptown Ankeny District and right on High Trestle Trail

This beautiful home has been renovated and has everything you need to have a lovely time with a group or family.

You'll love being able to walk to the vibrant, Uptown Ankeny District with rooftop bars restaurants, quaint shopping, the weekly farmer's market, and directly on the High Trestle Trail. Uptown Ankeny has so much to offer and you'll be close enough to walk.

All of the bedrooms have comfortable memory foam mattress and upgraded linens. We're kind of bed snobs, so that's to your benefit. Jetted tub in master bathroom with subway tiled walk in shower, double shower head, as well. Washer and Dryer included in the primary bedroom closet.

Primary bedroom has en-suite private bathroom with the jetted tub and shower. California King bed. Night stand and dressers are ready for your use. Double door entrance. There is also a full-sized fold out bed in the primary bedroom, which doubles as a couch.

The second bedroom has a king size bed. Third bedroom has a full sized, memory foam mattress, bed. We also have an additional full sized, Ikea, fold out bed on the main level. in the side family room. This serve as seating until it's easily opened up and folded out. Please request linens if you plan to use the fold out couches.

Kitchen has traditional ceramic and glass plates/bowls/glasses but also plastic plates, cups, bowls, and silver wear for the young ones. Coffee maker, microwave, toaster as well. The kitchen is well stocked.

Beautiful bamboo wood flooring throughout home. Nice collection of eclectic art and decor.

Within walking distance of ...

- Parks
- Farmers market in the summer on Saturdays
- Uptown Ankeny Restaurants, including a great pizza place, brewery, and bars, roof top deck bar.
- Hyvee grocery store
- Biking/ walking trails (High Trestle Trail).
- FireTrucker Brewery
- Unique shopping in walking distance.
-A great coffee/light breakfast shop:

A short drive to ...
- 2 amazing aquatic centers
- Just 15 minute drive to downtown Des Moines.
- Highway 35 is very close and convenient.

Here is some more information about the property itself...

- 3 Bedrooms (all upstairs), and 2.5 Bath (2 Full baths upstairs and half bath downstairs)

- Kitchen has high end granite with deep Blanco sink and stainless steel appliances. Brand new dishwasher.

- Beach Wood Bamboo flooring throughout entire home.

- LED can lighting throughout home. This lighting along with lots of windows for natural light makes this a very bright home.

- 9 foot ceilings in the lower floor with a vaulted living room about 16 feet.

- Professionally painted kitchen cabinets with lots of storage and pullout drawers in the pantry.

- All 3 bedrooms are upstairs and a good size.

- All bedrooms have dressers for your use.

- Upstairs Master bedroom has an over-sized walk-in closet with washer and dryer.

- Large composite deck with mature trees in backyard.

- Cherry trees in the driveway that provides tons of new fruit each summer. You're welcome to pick some if you happen to be staying during the right time for harvest.

- Oversized, extra deep private 2 car insulated garage.

- Fully fenced backyard with tall white vinyl privacy fencing.

-Dogs are welcome with $100 fee per stay.

Property manager

Aaron and Natalie

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
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 less than 23 kg per pet (limit 3 pets 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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Ankeny

Located in Ankeny, this holiday home is near theme parks. Some of the area's popular attractions include Adventureland and Iowa State Fairgrounds. Science Center of Iowa and Pole Position Raceway are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and waterskiing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and hunting.
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Ankeny, IA

What's nearby

  • Prairie Ridge Sports Complex - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Des Moines Area Community College - 4 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Saylorville Lake - 8 min drive - 7.8 km
  • Adventureland - 16 min drive - 20.2 km
  • Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino - 17 min drive - 20.6 km

Getting around

  • Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Slim Chickens - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬12 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Modern Farmhouse in Uptown Ankeny District and right on High Trestle Trail pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 3 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Modern Farmhouse in Uptown Ankeny District and right on High Trestle Trail?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Modern Farmhouse in Uptown Ankeny District and right on High Trestle Trail?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Modern Farmhouse in Uptown Ankeny District and right on High Trestle Trail located?

Situated in Ankeny, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Sunset Park, Village Park and Prairie Ridge Sports Complex. Horizon Park and Westside Park are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 58 out of 72 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 72 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 72 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 72 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 72 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Brian S.

Liked: Cleanliness, location

Christmas stay

The location is a definite plus with its close proximity to the bike trail and downtown Ankeny. The kitchen and bathrooms were updated and there was plenty of seating in the kitchen/living room area. The entry door was very difficult to get latched and its paper window coverings could use an upgrade. The property was not as advertised. When I reserved it, the listing stated there was a hot tub and two car garage available for the renters use. Upon arrival, there was no hot tub and the garage had been converted to office space, and I was not notified of this. Also, check-in time was 4:00 but the cleaners didn't leave until about 4:20.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erick B.

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

10/10 Excellent

RL T.

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

Very clean and great location.

We enjoyed Uptown and the High Trestle Trail. The accommodations were perfect for our family reunion of 4 adults. We enjoyed sitting outside on the deck.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike T.

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

Ankeny Trailside

Perfect location for us. High Trestle Trail and the Uptown neighborhood right outside our door. Bikes, bites, beer. And a float down the Des Moines River to cap it off. Great summer getaway.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy Z.

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

Great place for our family vacation!!!

We had a lot of fun for our family of 6. The beds were awesome, very comfortable for a good nights sleep. The hot tub was great in the evenings. We did spend a little time figuring out the light switches. We loved the wide open area with the table and the living room area, made it nice for playing board games and having the tv on to watch so we were all together. We could have used another couch or more seating by the tv to watch movies together. It was a very nice neighborhood and the directions were very clear as to how to enter the house and the hot tub house. Great hosts!!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristi P.

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

A great place with a great location for 4 women on a girls bike trip!

We had a great stay at this lovely property located mere steps from the high trestle trail! The owner Natalie was great to work with and very responsive to our questions.The house was clean with very nice furnishings, and a well stocked kitchen. Bedrooms were very comfortable, and we spent lots of time on the deck, and the big hot tub was great after a chilly rainy day of bikingThe AMP park was right next door with a summer weekly Thursday night band, food trucks, a little train for the kiddos, and on Saturday a farmers market. Uptown was minutes away on foot with restaurants and some boutique shopping too. Would stay again in a heartbeat!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Martin H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Great location but a little uncomfortable

Overall, the place is in a great location; Uptown Ankeny has a lot of nice little shops, cafes, breweries, and a lot of activities at the nearby "AMP". Ankeny itself is in a good position between Des Moines and Ames, so traveling to both is pretty easy to navigate. Another good point is that the hot tub is positively massive and well maintained. The place, however, needs a little bit of a love. When we checked in, we noticed a couple of lightbulbs out. However, by the end of the first day, we needed to wash dishes as the dishes there were in a bit of a need-to-be-cleaned condition. The dishwasher was broken, we learned, and during our stay was replaced with a brand new one. The owner was very communicative but it didn't change the fact that the dishwasher clearly had been broken a while. In addition, one of the stove knobs was broken and the dryer only worked on a "high" cycle due to pending maintenance issues. The part we regret the most is that there isn't a lot of comfortable lounging places in the house. There's not a good chair to just sit in and read a book, and the beds and couches all were a bit uncomfortable. It made our getaway a bit more difficult to do leisure activities with. Overall, it's a nice place in a great location that needs a little attention to bring it up to a great value for the trip. However, for any issues, the owner is right to it with text messages, so things get fixed and handled quickly.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa C.

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

Beautiful stay

The accommodations were great, just what we needed for our stay. Natalie and Aaron let us check in early which was a blessing and we had everything we needed for the duration of our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Riley G.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Awesome Place

Check in process was a little crazy but overall this is a awesome place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather C.

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

Perfect mother-daughter getaway place

My 3 friends and our daughters really enjoyed our stay here! We did a lot of shopping at the outlet mall and indoor mall and came back in the evenings to enjoy time together hanging out in the hot tub and watching movies. Natalie was wonderfully responsive and helpful. Thanks so much for contributing to our fantastic weekend!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

6/10 Okay

Emma W.

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

ISU Homecoming

Overall, the property was well-kept and served us well for our weekend trip. However, there were some hiccups in communication with the property manager and appropriate bedding for all guests. When we arrived at the property for check-in, the code that was provided to us did not work. We reached out to the property manager multiple times using the phone number they gave with no response. Ultimately, we reached out the Vrbo directly and they were able to provide the phone number of the co-owner of the property who was able to give us the correct code to unlock the door. Once inside, we realized that the two futons on the main level did not have any bedding. We had to reach out to the co-owner again who was finally able to get a hold of the property manager to tell us how to unlock the linen closet. We were able to find sheets for the futons, but no extra pillows or blankets so we had to share from the beds upstairs. While a slightly inconvenient start, the property is in a great location and all guests still thoroughly enjoyed the trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Howard N T.

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

Iowa Wedding

Property is located in the uptown part of Ankeny, IA but only a 5 or 10 minute drive to all the new developments around including the TOAST wedding venue. The cute little downtown has a great pizza and ice cream place and a nice bar/restaurant with rooftop dining available. This is all next to an extensive trail system that goes thru the downtown so if you want to jog, walk, or bike you are all set. The property was as advertised and was very comfortable for our family (all adults) with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms upstairs and a half bathroom downstairs. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel I.

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

Iowa visit

The house was perfect for our week with family. Had a wedding to go to and a reunion so we needed to make some food to take and share. This house was well stocked with cooking utensils so we were set! Only wish the hot tub had been a bit warmer.

10/10 Excellent

Anthony H., Montague, MI

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

Perfect Location

Enjoyed our stay. Would like to visit the area again. Thank you for the memories!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gail M.

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

Girl's Weekend

The house was amazing and has everything you need. The location is great, with several eating establishments, and a farmer's market within walking distance.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

JANE A.

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

Graduation trip

This property is a real gem. It’s so clean and comfortable with just about everything you could need and expect in a vacation home. The location was better than we thought with the Ankeny Farmers Market on Saturday, and wonderful eatery’s & boutiques just around the corner. The owners are amazingly responsive to any and all of our requests and questions. Please don’t hesitate to rent this home, it made for a wonderful stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

kristine p.

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

A great place to gather

We were 2 small families in town for Iowa State graduation/commencement. The house provided us with plenty of room to gather & socialize, was clean, centrally located between Ames for the commencement & Des Moines for the celebration dinner. We were able to enjoy the hot tub in small increments because we over heated in the enclosed room too quickly! It would be perfect in cold weather though. If we needed to be back in this area we wouldn't hesitate to stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debbie W.

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

Visiting trip

Place was everything we expected and owners were very responsive to any needs. Would recommend to others and for sure stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Libby P.

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

Family Weekend

We stayed here for Iowa State’s family weekend. Perfect spot for our family to gather and not too far from Ames to be able to spend plenty of time on campus.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amanda F.

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

We had a friends weekend, relaxing! Great location!

This place has everything you need. The kitchen is very well equipped and the beds are extremely comfortable! The hot tub was a perfect addition! We would highly recommend this place for anyone!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Beth M.

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

Perfect Family Reunion

We rented this space in snowy December and had a wonderful time! The giant hot tub was everyone’s favorite. We cooked happily in the well stocked kitchen and played board games, etc for 5 days. We would gladly rent this place again. There was one glitch: the wi-fi went out on day 3, but the owners responded quickly. It was a holiday weekend and we ended up not getting the internet back, but we didn’t miss it: we just went back to the hot tub!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen C.

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

Great Place

The pictures of the property are accurate. The place is welcoming, warm and very clean. The beds are comfortable, and the house is located in a nice quiet neighborhood.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lisa B.

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

Great location

Got together for a girls weekend, house was clean and perfect for our trip and near shopping and restaurants!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

6/10 Okay

Lisa N.

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

There was a double booking. Not good

This was a double booking no one knows how it happened. But it did. My party arrived 1st to location is only reason why we were told we got to stay. The other party arrived and their reservation was canceled at their arrival. They were upset with us. I reached out to owner who said not sure what happened you were their 1st. The code has not been changed other party revealed they stayed here before months prior and code was the same. . The owner did come it get code changed. In evening of 1st night. reached out to owner and VRBO. And asked for a discount for the stress and inconvenience I have reached out to VRBO twice and they state they will get back to me. No response as of yet. The house was roomy and comfortable. The 1st night very stressful. We only stayed two nights. Poor customer service responses
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jason P.

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

Huge old Farm House in ideal location

House was as expected. Great location and a ginormous hot tub. Perfect for 3-4 guys on a golf trip
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

About the host

Hosted by Aaron and Natalie

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We love to host new friends at our home. It's important to us that our properties are ready for our guests in a high-standard of cleanliness. We believe in the golden rule and the house will be professionally cleaned prior to your stay. Our home, our neighbors, and our neighborhood are important to us so we invite guests who will be good stewards of our home and courteous to our neighbors.

Natalie was born and raised in the greater Des Moines area. Aaron is a converted Californian. We love to travel and believe that the vacation rental is the way to go, when you have a family. Everyone sleeps better and it's great to have the option to eat in, rather than always eat out, as in the case with a hotel.

We love art and eclectic textiles and linens. We have high standards and keep our home up to this standard. We like beautiful, nice things and believe that our environment effects how we feel and think. Beautiful finishes and nice, functional items makes for a great experience. We think you'll agree. We hope you'll come stay at our place and make great memories. Then come back again! We have been blessed with great things in this life and are happy to share.

Why they chose this property

This house is unique. It's a historic farmhouse which was built in 1890 but was taken down to studs and remodeled in the 1980's. When we purchased it, the house was in great shape but needed an interior face lift. There are a couple of art and wellness based businesses attached to the main level of the home (Photographer and Counselor) which have private, separate entrances. The tenants are very quiet, you won't even know they're there but it adds to the unique nature of this property.

The back of the house, which is the residence, is very private and was recently remodeled. We used the best materials and finishes because it was for our main residence. The spa house is exceptional, relaxing, and private. We purchased this house for it's walkability to nice parks, a pond, biking trails, local bars, the farmer's market, restaurants, the library, and more. The grocery store is a 5 minute drive. It's a very convenient location.

What makes this property unique

You'll love the oversized, indoor spa/hot tub. Our kids love it. They call it our pool. We love it because it's private and so luxurious but also detached from our main house and therefore, we can lock it and feel safe with our little ones close by. The backyard has a great deck with a gas grill, which we really enjoy during the warm months. Mature trees give the back some shade but our kids love to explore and roam around the back yard. It's fully fenced with privacy fence so it's a great place for them to run around.

We've taken great lengths to put a lot of great art and eclectic furniture in the house. We think you'll enjoy this part of the property. It's a very functional house and has a great flow. It's also beautiful and bright.

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English