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Top Holiday Rentals in Central Iowa

Terrace/patio
PARTY BARN 4 GROUPS… PL TBl, PNG PNG, ARCADE, HOT TUB, PATIOS. ACCESS TO POOLS!
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (31)
"The property itself was very clean and beautiful. We enjoyed our time and stay. The party barn and playset outside the kids really enjoyed. Us adults spent a lot of time in the hot tub. We are planning on renting another property of steven's at the end of the month. Overall experience was 5 stars in our eyes"
The price is £635
per night
28 May - 29 May
PARTY BARN 4 GROUPS… PL TBl, PNG PNG, ARCADE, HOT TUB, PATIOS. ACCESS TO POOLS!
Smart TV, video games, ping pong
NEW REMODEL! ARCADE GAMES, PNG PNG, SKEE BALL, ACCESS TO POOLS..WE HV IT ALL!
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (27)
"I was in love with this stay! It had plenty of space for us to play board games, hang out, and be together! I would book it again :)"
The price is £407
per night
23 May - 24 May
NEW REMODEL! ARCADE GAMES, PNG PNG, SKEE BALL, ACCESS TO POOLS..WE HV IT ALL!
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
LUXURY GETAWAY! ARCADE, POOL TBL, PING PONG, HOT TUB, DECK! ACCESS TO POOLS!
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (27)
"The property had a great basement for hanging out altogether. Hot tub was a nice touch. Plenty of beds for everybody."
The price is £458
per night
22 May - 23 May
LUXURY GETAWAY! ARCADE, POOL TBL, PING PONG, HOT TUB, DECK! ACCESS TO POOLS!
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Classic Apartment, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking (Self Check-in with Virtual Front Desk) | Private kitchen | Full-sized fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Kasa Downtown Des Moines
4.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (56)
"It is nice, roomy, and reasonable."
The price is £133
per night
27 May - 28 May
Kasa Downtown Des Moines
Interior
SO MICH FUN! ARCADE, PL TBL, PNG PNG, YARD GAMES, INDOOR AND OUTDOOR POOLS!!
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (25)
"Wonderful house with plenty of space and activities for our competitive friend group! We 100% recommend and will book again in the future!"
The price is £513
per night
22 May - 23 May
SO MICH FUN! ARCADE, PL TBL, PNG PNG, YARD GAMES, INDOOR AND OUTDOOR POOLS!!
Golf
Quiet Studio on Grand - Downtown DSM!
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (3)
"Nice cute little studio close to downtown Des Moines. Good communication from the host and easy check in and out."
The price is £137
per night
22 May - 23 May
Quiet Studio on Grand - Downtown DSM!
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Good Vibes 2 Bed Home Centrally Located on Quiet St.
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (21)
"Very comfortable & nicely decorated. Like the ceiling fans & night lights. Plenty of pillows & blankets. The hosts are very informative & kind."
Good Vibes 2 Bed Home Centrally Located on Quiet St.
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, Internet, bed sheets
Clear Lake Vacation Home Rental - Pet Friendly!
6.0 out of 10, (2)
"nice. clean. lots of room. kitchen could be supplied a little better. front steps were gone. back steps had pavers that caused some stumbling. very enjoyable."
Clear Lake Vacation Home Rental - Pet Friendly!
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Cheerful 2 Bedroom Home only a mile to Fairgrounds
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (17)
"We stayed at the Cleveland House while attending a Valais sheep show at the fairgrounds. It was only 6 minutesaway and so convenient! The house was perfect and everything was so clean and in great condition. The beds were super comfortable!We will definitely stay here again!"
The price is £232
per night
22 May - 23 May
Cheerful 2 Bedroom Home only a mile to Fairgrounds
Bathtub, hair dryer, towels, soap
Comfortable and Spacious 3 Bedroom Home
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (21)
"Perfect place to stay while celebrating an out of town graduation! Exactly as described."
Comfortable and Spacious 3 Bedroom Home
Outdoor dining
Spacious updated home minutes from Airport and DT!
7.8 out of 10, Good, (7)
"We were in Des Moines for state wrestling and it was nice to come back to a comfortable, quiet spot to regroup. Lots of space and the host was quick to answer any questions."
The price is £267
per night
22 May - 23 May
Spacious updated home minutes from Airport and DT!
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Lovely 2-bedroom apartment in Sherman Hill-4
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (3)
"Simply put great stay"
The price is £123
per night
22 May - 23 May
Lovely 2-bedroom apartment in Sherman Hill-4
Terrace/patio
Updated cottage near lake access and .5 miles from the beach!
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (15)
"Perfect get a way"
The price is £277
per night
22 May - 23 May
Updated cottage near lake access and .5 miles from the beach!
1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi
Cozy one bedroom in home with shared bathroom! In the heart of DSm!
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (1)
"This property it’s very recommendable. It was all clean and on a good neighborhood. It feels like home, very quiet place and it counts with all you need from a place. "
The price is £135
per night
23 May - 24 May
Cozy one bedroom in home with shared bathroom! In the heart of DSm!
Exterior
The Modern Flats of Ames
3.5 star property
6.0 out of 10, (9)
"It was an ok stay, good location.... but could use a scrubbing. When paying a cleaning fee you expect it to be scrubbed before you get there. "
The price is £146
per night
27 May - 28 May
The Modern Flats of Ames
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
6212 Boston Avenue · 3 bdr / 1 bath Fully Remodeled House off Merle Hay
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (19)
"Clean property, well maintained and accurately portrayed on the website. Highly recommend for couples or family."
6212 Boston Avenue · 3 bdr / 1 bath Fully Remodeled House off Merle Hay
View from property
Downtown Loft Skyline View 2BR
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (4)
"What an awesome loft in downtown Des Moines. Everything was as we expected. City living and access to tons of restaurants and shopping. Our Host was on point and made sure that we received a 5-Star experience and we did! The dog area on the 6th floor was perfect for our Papillion Loco."
The price is £154
per night
3 Jun - 4 Jun
Downtown Loft Skyline View 2BR
Private kitchen
Exquisite Fully Renovated Home in Des Moines - Your Dream Home Awaits! WELCOME !
2.0 out of 10, (2)
"I was never given the information to access the property. When i showed up someone else was in the home. I was not able to contact owner or property manager. The people in the home refused to answer the door. I had to leave and find a different place to stay at 10:00pm. Several days later i still have not recieved a response from the property manager. THIS PROPERTY IS A SCAM!!!"
The price is £172
per night
22 May - 23 May
Exquisite Fully Renovated Home in Des Moines - Your Dream Home Awaits! WELCOME !
Property grounds
Downtown Loft Livin' | 2BD/2BR
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (8)
"Stayed in the downtown loft over St Patrick’s weekend and it was perfect. Perfect location and walking distance to everything downtown Des Moines. The host was great and answered any questions we had. Beautiful, accommodating apartment that had all that we needed. We will definitely be back in the future!"
The price is £138
per night
22 May - 23 May
Downtown Loft Livin' | 2BD/2BR
Free WiFi, bed sheets
Studio Sleeps 4 - Next to 3 Breweries!
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (1)
"Nice little appointment, we were just there to sleep really quite at night seemed like a nice neighborhood."
The price is £137
per night
27 May - 28 May
Studio Sleeps 4 - Next to 3 Breweries!
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Indoor spa tub
Stoney Creek Hotel Des Moines - Johnston
2.5 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1164)
"It was wonderful!! The staff was great, very friendly and helpful!!"
The price is £91
per night
27 May - 28 May
Stoney Creek Hotel Des Moines - Johnston
Lobby
Quality Inn & Suites Des Moines - Merle Hay Road
2.5 star property
7.8 out of 10, Good, (594)
"Easy check in. Very helpful when needed quiestions asked. Pool area was okay. Wish their was an area for littler kids."
The price is £61
per night
26 May - 27 May
Quality Inn & Suites Des Moines - Merle Hay Road
Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished
Surety Hotel
4.0 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (677)
"Great overnight stay. Everything was clean and comfortable. Staff was friendly and helpful. "
The price is £126
per night
30 May - 31 May
Surety Hotel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Everything you need to know about Central Iowa holiday rentals

Whether you’re excited for the perfect family holiday, a romantic getaway for two, or the ultimate city break, we’ve got the Central Iowa holiday rental for you. At Expedia, you can take your pick from private holiday homes, apartments, cottages, apart-hotels, cabins, villas... The list goes on, and on… and on!

There’s just as wide a choice of amenities, too. Maybe you’re dreaming of your own pool, long evenings in a hot tub, or watching the kids laugh through the day at a waterpark. Maybe you just want a quiet retreat in a pet-friendly apartment. Well, we can help you find it. Hunt out the perfect Central Iowa holiday rental for you by simply entering your desired dates. Then check your favorite filters to narrow down your search. 

Central Iowa holiday rentals: An excellent choice for every season

Whenever you want to travel, a warm welcome awaits you in Central Iowa. If you’re looking for a little peace, consider booking during the quieter months, such as  . For more hustle and bustle, you may prefer to visit in . 

Prices vary throughout the year and depends on the property type. Your chosen location and amenities will impact the cost of your trip, too. A Central Iowa holiday rental often works out to be a fantastic, cost-effective option for groups and families visiting for a few nights or longer. And if a hotel room is just too small, get a holiday rental with multiple bedrooms and shared living spaces to kick back in.  The selection of Central Iowa holiday rentals we have selected for you start as low as £123 per night. Entering your travel dates in the search wizard you might find even better deals!

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