10/10 Excellent
Sara S.
Apr 6, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness
Sara S.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Entire home
5 bedrooms 2 baths walking distance to State Fair
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Reviews
9.69.6 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
5 bedrooms2 bathrooms
Popular amenities
- Kitchen
- Washer
- Dryer
- Air conditioning
- Outdoor Space
- Parking available
Explore the area
Des Moines, IA
- Iowa State FairgroundsPlace, Iowa State Fairgrounds10 min walk
- Sky Glider EastPlace, Sky Glider East10 min walk
- Sleepy Hollow Sports ParkPlace, Sleepy Hollow Sports Park13 min walk
- Des Moines, IA (DSM-Des Moines Intl.)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 6.2 mi (10 km) from Drake University and 6.4 mi (10.3 km) from Adventureland.
What's nearby
- Iowa State Fairgrounds - 10 min walk - 0.5 miles
- Sky Glider East - 10 min walk - 0.5 miles
- Sleepy Hollow Sports Park - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
- Casey's Center - 8 min drive - 4.6 miles
- Adventureland - 11 min drive - 8.8 miles
Getting around
- Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 27 min drive
Restaurants
- Jersey Mike's Subs - 3 min drive
- Long John Silver's - 4 min drive
- Burger King - 3 min drive
- Dunkin' - 4 min drive
- Domino's Pizza - 3 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.
5 bedrooms 2 baths walking distance to State Fair
Truly a rare find! Western themed 5 bedrooms, (1 with King!) 2 full baths just 3 minute walk from gate 6 of the Iowa State Fair. Over 1600 Sq ft. Quiet, safe area.
Two living room areas with 4 Smart TVs & 130 channels. Deck with outside dining set, gas grill and large, fenced in back yard. Room for 4 cars.
Kitchen fully equipped. Washer and dryer. Air purifier.
Family friendly, high chair & playpen for toddlers. Fenced yard.
You can´t go wrong with this one, especially for a larger group.
Why should you choose this property for your stay in Des Moines? How about…
*Charming Western themed home of over 1600 square feet completely yours for total privacy. 5 bedrooms and 2 full baths, 2 living room areas, lightening fast 2G internet, 4 Smart TVs and with all the streaming services. 2 dining areas that accommodate a total of 10. Very comfy beds, one is a King and one is an adjustable. Central air & heat, 2 electric fireplaces/heaters. Large fenced in backyard. Sleeps 11 counting comfortable leather sofa.
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, 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.
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!
You are welcome to use the whole house and outside property! It is 100% private and exclusively yours during the rental time.!
You can text my personal number for faster response
Two living room areas with 4 Smart TVs & 130 channels. Deck with outside dining set, gas grill and large, fenced in back yard. Room for 4 cars.
Kitchen fully equipped. Washer and dryer. Air purifier.
Family friendly, high chair & playpen for toddlers. Fenced yard.
You can´t go wrong with this one, especially for a larger group.
Why should you choose this property for your stay in Des Moines? How about…
*Charming Western themed home of over 1600 square feet completely yours for total privacy. 5 bedrooms and 2 full baths, 2 living room areas, lightening fast 2G internet, 4 Smart TVs and with all the streaming services. 2 dining areas that accommodate a total of 10. Very comfy beds, one is a King and one is an adjustable. Central air & heat, 2 electric fireplaces/heaters. Large fenced in backyard. Sleeps 11 counting comfortable leather sofa.
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, 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.
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!
You are welcome to use the whole house and outside property! It is 100% private and exclusively yours during the rental time.!
You can text my personal number for faster response
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. Conveniences include a microwave and a washing machine.
This smoke-free vacation home features books and hiking/biking trails nearby.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.
Property amenities
Internet
- Available in the house: WiFi
Parking and transportation
- Parking on site
Kitchen
- Cookware, dishware, and utensils
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Oven
- Refrigerator
- Stovetop
- Toaster
Bedrooms
- 5 bedrooms
- Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
- 2 bathrooms
Entertainment
- Books
- TV
Outdoor areas
- Patio
Laundry
- Laundry facilities
- Washing machine
Comfort
- Air conditioning
- Heating
Pets
- Service animals only (pets not allowed)
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
- Hiking/biking trails nearby
Safety features
- Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
- Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
- Fire extinguisher
General
- At least 80% lighting from LEDs
- Property does not allow children
- Recycling
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 20
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.
Pets
Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)
Children and extra beds
This property does not allow children
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 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 there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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
Property is also known as
VLBM8U8F9K
5 bedrooms 2 baths walking distance to State Fair Reviews
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9.6
Exceptional
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9.6/10
Cleanliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Ben B.
Dec 21, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
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.
Ben B.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
10/10 Excellent
Justin B.
Dec 3, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Great property, very clean and had plenty of room for the family. We will definitely be staying again!
Justin B.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
10/10 Excellent
Nick D.
Oct 22, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for what we needed!
Nick D.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
8/10 Good
Avery T.
Sep 25, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Great house close to the Fairgrounds with plenty of room.
Avery T.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025