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Fun, group friendly house close to fair! Sleeps 8

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A porch with a teal swing seat, a turquoise door, and a 'WELCOME' sign.
A modern kitchen with a wooden countertop, black bar stools, and a large abstract painting on the wall.
A living room with a sofa, a round rug, a TV mounted on a wooden wall, and a window with curtains.
A room with a bed, a yellow chair, and a TV on the wall.
A kitchen with a wooden countertop, three black stools, a vase with yellow flowers, and a bowl of fruit on the windowsill.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
The current price is $227
$203 nightly
$227 total
Total with taxes and fees
Oct 25 - Oct 26

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Des Moines, IA
  • Place, Iowa State Fairgrounds
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Sky Glider East
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Grand View Golf Course
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Des Moines, IA (DSM-Des Moines Intl.)
    ‪15 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Des Moines

With a stay at this vacation home, you'll be centrally located in Des Moines, within a 10-minute drive of Iowa State Fairgrounds and Casey's Center. .This vacation home is 5.1 mi (8.2 km) from Drake University and 6.2 mi (9.9 km) from Adventureland.
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What's nearby

  • Iowa State Fairgrounds - 17 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Sky Glider East - 17 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Grand View Golf Course - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Casey's Center - 5 min drive - 3.5 miles
  • Drake University - 7 min drive - 5.0 miles

Getting around

  • Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Jersey Mike's Subs - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Bud Tent - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪The Depot - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Long John Silver's - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

Fun, group friendly house close to fair! Sleeps 8

Family, group & pet friendly-This place was designed with fun in mind!
From the twin-size porch swing to the games to the backyard hangout & playset.

2 blocks from the fair, Aldi’s 2 blocks away, easy to find, 3 miles to downtown, fully stocked kitchen, 4 beds & a couch.

We personally renovated this for the sole purpose of being an short term rental. Which means we put ALOT of thought into the details and maximizing space as well as opportunities for fun.

This is a cute space that we created with families/small groups in mind!

Kids are welcome, pets are welcome. We strive to provide you a place that feels homey, cozy, and cool.

Guest access
The entire house and spacious backyard are yours!

Other things to note
There is one bedroom (and couch) on the main level. The other 3 beds are downstairs. If this is a problem for you, please don’t book.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

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

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • In the city center

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)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

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

Rules

If you are LOCAL please REACH OUT prior to booking. You are only permitted to have the amount of guest # on your reservation. Unauthorized party$300
Unauthorized parties will be subject to a $300 fee

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
Note from host: Additional pet fee for more than 2

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Required prior approval Hosting an event: $75

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 10
Note from host: Required prior approval Hosting an event: $75
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 and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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

Fun, group friendly house close to fair! Sleeps 8 Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 36 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 36 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 36 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 36 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 36 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The stay was great. Owner was very nice and gave us information on current attractions.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Thank you for the stay. We enjoyed our time there.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our family loved it here! The host, Jessica, was very communicative and so kind. The property was comfortable and felt like home. We also travel with our 1 year old son and the neighborhood and outdoor area was absolutely perfect for him. Would highly recommend and will definitely be back!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice, cozy home away from home! Close to all Des Moines has to offer!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great yard with a wonderful swinging campfire. Great contact with the host and very clean house with a big bathroom. Loved the shower.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fun and funky with a lovely yard, porch swing, and table and chairs on the porch. Clearly a work of love, and Jesse was an excellent host—thank you!!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was clean and was just right for what we needed. The host promptly got back to me each time I messaged her and answered all my questions. The price was right and I would definitely rent this property again!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great home to stay in

Our stay here was very cozy. The host was very kind as well.
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Location
Perfect for what we needed.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Good place and owner

Had a great time staying in Des Moines. Host was very nice and fast responding!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
It was a nice little house layout was a little weird but none the less it was nice
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay by the Fairgrounds

Property is absolutely perfect. So close to the fairgrounds and such a comfortable place. We will definitely be staying here again the next time we visit Iowa
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cute cozy house

Great small house. Host was great!
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quick Girls Night

We had a wonderful time and it was perfect for a quick girls night. Would stay here again. Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Comfortable beds, close to fair, clean, and nice. Jessica, the host was a super host with immediate feedback and getting what we needed. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Perfect for couples

Very clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect!

This is the cutest little house! It had everything we could possibly need. Backyard area is amazing and kept the kids entertained. House was clean and functional. Beds are comfortable! Awesome location!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location and Great host

We had a wonderful stay! Jessica was a great host—very responsive and easy to communicate with. The property had plenty of space for our family of six and was in a fantastic location, just minutes from Wells Fargo Arena. Everything was as described, and the whole experience was smooth from start to finish. Highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host was wonderful. The unit was very cute and clean. We felt very welcome. The location was central to our needs. We wish we could have enjoyed the backyard more, but time did not permit. Overall, we were very pleased with our stay and host.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Loved the porch swing!

Loved the porch swing and even ordered one!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Good enough

Grandchildren enjoyed their space downstairs and enjoyed our company upstairs!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
It was interesting. There was a surprise massage bed in the basement run by a sump pump.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We absolutely loved our two day mini vacation to Iowa. Our daughter turned 14 on Monday August 4th and we spent the day at Adventureland having a blast and the fun continued when we were back at Jessica’s house we rented. This house is kept up very well and was so cozy to spend time in. It is very obvious how much care goes into this rental for their guests! It was also extremely easy to communicate with our host, Jessica. We Will definitely stay here again if we are back in that area for any overnight plans!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Thank you

The place was perfectly decorated and created a very cozy environment that is literally just 3 miles from HyVee Center. The house is located close to restaurants and a grocery store which made it really nice. We enjoyed playing card games and relaxing in-between our wrestling event. Will definitely stay here again! Thank you!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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

Review

Was weird that the steps to get to the basement are in the bathroom.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024