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Charming Western themed house, 5 bdrms 2 baths & walking distance to State Fair.

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A living room with a leather sofa, a colorful rug, a clock, and a painting on the wall.
A kitchen with white cabinets, a stove, a microwave, and a wooden wheel decoration on the wall.
An outdoor deck with a glass-top table, striped cushioned chairs, a barbecue grill, and a blue umbrella.
A bedroom with a bed, curtains, a lamp, and a wall painting.
A fireplace with a TV mounted above it, a clock on the wall, and a lamp on a side table.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms2 bathrooms1700 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
The current price is $302
$276 nightly
$302 total
Total with taxes and fees
Sep 24 - Sep 25

Explore the area

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Des Moines, IA
  • Place, Iowa State Fairgrounds
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Sky Glider East
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Sleepy Hollow Sports Park
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, Des Moines, IA (DSM-Des Moines Intl.)
    ‪17 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Des Moines

With a stay at this vacation home in Des Moines, you'll be a 2-minute drive from Iowa State Fairgrounds and 8 minutes from Casey's Center. .This vacation home is 6.4 mi (10.3 km) from Adventureland and 6.2 mi (10 km) from Drake University.
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What's nearby

  • Iowa State Fairgrounds - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Sky Glider East - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Sleepy Hollow Sports Park - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Casey's Center - 8 min drive - 4.6 miles
  • Adventureland - 11 min drive - 9.3 miles

Getting around

  • Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Casey's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Grand View University - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Charming Western themed house, 5 bdrms 2 baths & walking distance to State Fair.

Why should you choose this property for your stay in Des Moines? How about…

*Charming Old Western themed home of over 1700 square feet completely yours for total privacy. 5 bedrooms and 2 full baths. Super comfy beds, one King, three queens, two twins and a sleeper sofa. Sleeps 12 counting comfortable leather sofa.

Two living room areas. Lightening fast 2G internet, 5 Smart TVs and with all the streaming services. The two levels almost make it feel like two separate house, excellent for separate kids & adult spaces.

2 dining areas that accommodate a total of 10. Central air & heat, 2 electric fireplaces/heaters. Large fenced in backyard.

Location, location, location! A 20 second drive or three-minute walk to gate 6 of the Iowa State Fair! 2 minutes from Sleepy Hollow Sports Park. 4 minutes from I-235, and 7 minutes from downtown Des Moines.

Fully equipped kitchen with everything you will need for cooking, including drip coffee maker, mocha pot, french press, blender, juicer. & electric kettle. If we don´t have it, we´ll get it!

Deck for outside dining and gas grill. Playpen for the toddlers. Washer and dryer for your convenience.

Parking for three or four vehicles in a peaceful and quiet neighborhood. Driveway is 75 feet long to accommodate trailers.

As you can see, our place is priced below most others in its category. Truly a rare find.

We are clean freaks. Bathrooms and kitchen are sanitized. Air purifier for the hypoallergenic. If you find one hair or dirty spot, we want to know about it! And finally...

You will receive the best prompt, personal and caring attention from my wife and I. We are always trying to improve the property and we are ready to serve you!
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include a microwave and a washing machine.
This smoke-free vacation home offers books.
Guests will find features like onsite parking.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shower

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Books
  • TV

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • 1 step to reach entrance
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Theme park nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Recycling
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Unit size: 1,700 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Here are a few details that will really help us out... Please... *Place used towels and washcloths in the hampers found in both bathrooms.
Place recycling in the blue can, trash in the black.
Push the lock icon to secure the front door and place the security rod in the bottom track of the sliding glass door
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

No loud parties with alcohol present

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
Note from host: Fee is $30 for up to two pets, no cats please

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: All kids are welcome!

Events

No events allowed

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

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Charming Western themed house, 5 bdrms 2 baths & walking distance to State Fair. Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 6 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 6 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 6 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Justin B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property, very clean and had plenty of room for the family. We will definitely be staying again!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nick D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect for what we needed!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Avery T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house close to the Fairgrounds with plenty of room.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sara S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A cute property that provided a wonderful stay! House was clean and comfortable in a quiet neighborhood. More than enough beds and bedrooms for our family. Plenty of hot water for all of us the next morning. Would love to stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ben B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wry spacious and comfortable home-easy to get to from the highway and close to local amenities. Was great for our dogs as well. The host was very attentive to our questions and we would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025