Title: Cozy 4 bedroom home. Just 2 miles from Drake University. Easy access to I235. Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Cozy 4 bedroom home. Just 2 miles from Drake University. Easy access to I235. Holiday home in Des Moines with kitchen and fireplace ## Photo gallery for Cozy 4 bedroom home. Just 2 miles from Drake University. Easy access to I235. ![Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books - Cozy 4 bedroom home. Just 2 miles from Drake University. Easy access to I235. (Des Moines)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/76000000/75630000/75623500/75623401/08aa0015.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel cot, WiFi - Cozy 4 bedroom home. Just 2 miles from Drake University. Easy access to I235. (Des Moines)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/76000000/75630000/75623500/75623401/262ef86c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining - Cozy 4 bedroom home. Just 2 miles from Drake University. Easy access to I235. (Des Moines)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/76000000/75630000/75623500/75623401/a75a4479.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Cozy 4 bedroom home. Just 2 miles from Drake University. Easy access to I235. (Des Moines)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/76000000/75630000/75623500/75623401/187025d8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Cozy 4 bedroom home. Just 2 miles from Drake University. Easy access to I235. (Des Moines)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/76000000/75630000/75623500/75623401/68187e0e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Cozy 4 bedroom home. Just 2 miles from Drake University. Easy access to I235\. provides laundry facilities and more. Guests can connect to in-room WiFi. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 81500 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Pet-friendly - Air-conditioning - Parking available ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Cozy 4 bedroom home. Just 2 miles from Drake University. Easy access to I235. This home away from home is perfect for families and friends visiting Des Moines. The CapeCod style home is steps away from The Waveland Cafe. Quick access to I235 which will get you in and around Des Moines in minutes! We are nestled in a quiet neighborhood close to Drake University and downtown. The kitchen is the heart of this 1500 sq foot home. The kitchen connects the spacious living area to the separate dining room, as well as 2 bedrooms and a full bathroom. The main suite, located upstairs, features a queen sized bed and 3 piece bathroom. The basement provides an additional bedroom and 3 piece bathroom with laundry as well as a bonus room. There is plenty of off street parking available at the house. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Hob - Ice maker - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 3 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Games - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - Up to 23 kg per pet ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### 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) - 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25 ### 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 ### Check-out instructions The host requires you to complete the following before checking out: Remove personal items Turn off the lights and lock the doors Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host. ### Pets Pets are allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Welcoming dogs only 1 total (up to 23 kg per pet) Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation Note from host: Pets are not allowed on furniture. ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Note from host: A pack N play is available for use. ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. 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 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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property 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 ## About the area Waveland Park, a neighbourhood in Des Moines, is home to this holiday home. Jordan Creek Town Center is worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit Iowa State Fairgrounds and Adventureland. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Iowa Events Center or Casey's Center. [Visit our Des Moines travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Des-Moines.dx601690) [View more Holiday homes in Des Moines](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Des-Moines-Private-Holiday-Homes.d601690-aaPrivateHolidayHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=41.599968,-93.68142&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:%7Bz%7C%7CFzcxzP%3FU%3FS%3FS%40U%3FU%40S%40S%40U%40SBU%40S%40SBSBUBSBSBSDSBSDQDSBSDSDQFSDQFSFQDSFQFQFQFOHSFOHOFQHOHQHMHQHMHOJMHOJOJMJMHMJMJKLMJKJKJKLKJKLKLILIJKLILILGLINGLGLILGNELGLENELENENELCNCLCNCNCNALCNANANANAN%3FL%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%40N%40L%40N%40NBL%40NBNBNBLBNDNBLDNDLDNDLFLDLFNHLFLFLHLFLHLHLJLHJHLJLJJJLJJJJJJLJJJLJLJLJLHNJNHLHNHLJPHLHPFNHPFNHNFRFNHPFPFPDRFPDRFPDRDPDRDRDRBPDRBRBRBRBRBTBRBR%40R%40T%40RBT%3FR%40R%40T%3FT%40R%3FR%3FT%3FT%3FPAT%3FTATAP%3FTCTARARARCTCRCTCRCPCRCRETCPEREREREPERGPERGPEPGPGRIPGNGPIPGNIPGNININKNININILKNILKLKNKLKLKJKLKJKJMJKJMJMJKHMHMJMHMFMHMHMFMFOHMDMDMFODMDODMDODODMBOBOBO%40MBOBO%40M%40O%40O%3FO%3FO%40O%3FO%3FMAO%3FO%3FOAOAOAMCOCOAOCMCOCMCOGOEMEOEMEMGOEMEMIMGOGMIMIMGMIKKMIMIMKKKMKKKKKKKMMKKKMIMKOKMKMIOKMIOIOIOIOIOIOGQIOGQIQGOGQGSGQEQGQGSEQGSEQESCSESEQCUESCSCQCSCUCSAUASCSASAUAUAQ%3FUAU%3FU%3FQ%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=3GZs_d8eQMEPFUG3DX64k2EscFw=) Des Moines, IA ### What's nearby - ![Des Moines Art Center showing interior views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6075020/730d3995-5596-41d5-b009-34d353042642.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Des Moines Art Center 3 min drive \- 1.6 miles - Waveland Municipal Golf Course 6 min walk \- 0.4 miles - Des Moines Community Playhouse 17 min walk \- 1.0 mile - Drake University 2 min drive \- 1.3 miles - Casey's Center 5 min drive \- 4.1 miles ### Getting around - Des Moines International Airport (DSM) 21 min drive ### Restaurants - Habanero’s 3 min drive - Starbucks 4 min drive - Hugo’s 2 min drive - Simon's 3 min drive - Motley School Tavern 3 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Cozy 4 bedroom home. Just 2 miles from Drake University. Easy access to I235. pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Cozy 4 bedroom home. Just 2 miles from Drake University. Easy access to I235.? ### What time is check-in at Cozy 4 bedroom home. Just 2 miles from Drake University. Easy access to I235.? ### What time is check-out at Cozy 4 bedroom home. Just 2 miles from Drake University. Easy access to I235.? ### Where is Cozy 4 bedroom home. Just 2 miles from Drake University. Easy access to I235. located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Cozy 4 bedroom home. Just 2 miles from Drake University. Easy access to I235\. Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 37 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 9.8 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Laura V. 9 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place near Drake University We stayed here a few nights when visiting our daughter who attends Drake University. The location was great.The hosts were very attentive when we had questions.Overall, it was a great stay. ##### Laura V. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dawn S. 3 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy This is an adorable little home close to the Beaverdale area of Des Moines. Not far from the university and perfect for our trip, which took us to the downtown farmers market, Jordan Creek shopping center, restaurants throughout the city and even a trip to the outlet mall. The location was perfect. The four bedrooms were wonderful and the idea of having three full baths made the trip enjoyable with teenage girls.It was a great use of space in a small home.We will be checking availability next time we travel back to the Des Moines area. ##### Dawn S. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 22 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect Little Charmer We loved our stay … it was clean and spacious! Our kids enjoyed how close we were to everything … especially the Waveland Cafe! ##### Verified traveller Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Solomon S. 7 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Clean and cozy House was very clean, check-in was easy, and plenty of room for the family. ##### Solomon S. Stayed 3 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Daniel R. 15 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Stay Host was very quick to respond and very accommodating to our travel times for check in. House was as described and very clean and in a quiet area. Also, as an added bonus snacks and drinks were provided which the kids loved. Would not hesitate if back in the area to stay here again. ##### Daniel R. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Raymond B. 20 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great stay in Des Moines We had a great time. The house is so clean and had everything we would need or wanted. We came up to go to the state fair and had a great time there. ##### Raymond B. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Brandon B. 4 Nov 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Here for a family gathering Our family was in town for a memorial service, and we had such a lovely stay here. All of the beds were extremely comfortable, each living area had its own bathroom, the hosts left amazing and sweet snacks for our enjoyment, and the living room with the fireplace was just so cozy and such a lovely place to hang out. Thank you for an amazing stay! Highly recommend. ##### Brandon B. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kristi P. 2 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Comfortable home for family visit We enjoyed our stay at this property. We had two couples and used the bedrooms and bathrooms on the first and second floors. The beds were very comfortable and we slept well. The living room was great for relaxing and talking; we also made use of the kitchen and dining room. The home was clean and had everything we needed. We would definitely stay here again. ##### Kristi P. Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dan B. 18 Sept 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great host! The home had plenty of space, everything we needed plus more was there. Check in and out process was very smooth and easy. The home was very clean and super comfortable. Top Notch! ##### Dan B. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 21 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### State Fair Stay Perfect size for our stay. Showing sheep at state fair and nice having four bedrooms for everyone and three bathrooms. Snacks that were available were perfect for everyone after a very long day traveling and at the fair. Great washing machine and dryer for doing laundry. Deer greeted us one morning and one evening. Really enjoyed our stay!! ##### Verified traveller Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Katie W. 2 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cute and Functional This adorable little home was not only super cute, clean, and cozy, but it had so many things we needed for our little Des Moines vacation. ❤️ ##### Katie W. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Amanda M. 17 Oct 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful Property House was very clean and organized. We had no problem finding everything we needed. Host was great and accommodating. We will be keeping this on our places to stay when we visit Iowa again. I highly recommend this property to anyone looking for a nice, clean place to stay. Area was also nice and quiet. ##### Amanda M. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Emily E. 21 Sept 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Smooth stay We stayed here for a family get-together and this place was a great home base for our needs (5 adults and 2 kids). Plenty of parking, easy access, multiple TVs and space for everyone to spread out a bit, handy provided snacks held us over on the first night. It was a comfy backdrop to a fun trip! Plus, one of the kids left a tablet behind and the host was very helpful in reuniting us with it. ##### Emily E. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Eric W. 1 May 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place to stay for a long weekend The house was just as advertised - maybe even better. Very clean and well stocked and the neighborhood was quiet. Made it easy for us to spend a long weekend visiting family and going to the Drake relays. The weekend itself was interrupted a little with tornado warnings but the house had a very nice basement to hang out in while we waited for the storms to pass and fortunately nothing was very close. Would definitely recommend and we plan stay again next time we are in town! ##### Eric W. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Christi H. 30 Oct 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cozy and comfortable What a great find! The house was comfortable for my family of 3 adults and 2 children. The fireplace was so cozy and it’s close to everything in Des Moines! Thanks Mariam for being a gracious host. ##### Christi H. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Francisco D. 6 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Excellent excellent, very clean and pleasant. Good communication with the owner and prompt response in communion. recommended 100% ##### Francisco D. Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Linda M. 20 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Super Des Moines VRBO! My family enjoyed a wonderful week at this property. The location is handy for any destination in the Des Moines metro area as the freeway is just a couple blocks away. There are several grocery stores, bakery, coffee shops, even a playground, within a 6 block radius and the neighborhood is safe and walkable. The house is great for use by several generations (we had grandma, adult children & grandchildren) because there are multiple living areas. It was absolutely spotless and we found a large basket of snacks upon arrival! We will definitely return!! ##### Linda M. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Robert M. 15 May 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Graduation Getaway We were in town for our son’s graduation from Iowa State University. Our stay was phenomenal. The house was perfect and our host was amazing. The house is very clean, spacious and very well appointed. We were traveling as a family with 6 adults and the house allowed the three couples their own bedrooms and bathrooms! Our host thought of everything She even left homemade cookies decorated in Iowa State colors congratulating us on our Son’s graduation. We highly recommend this location for anyone visiting the Des Moines area!! ##### Robert M. Stayed 3 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jason Q. 14 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A cool, spotless property - great location, great host! One of the very best properties I've stayed in, and our good experience started before we ever set foot in the place. We had a scheduling issue with our trip, and the host was very prompt and accommodating in adjusting our booking, and very responsive during our stay as well. The house is updated, immaculate and situated in a quiet neighborhood, with good parking and plenty of space inside. We didn't have an opportunity to use the kitchen, but it looked to be well-equipped and included lots of great snacks (of which we did avail ourselves). It's located just a short jaunt to the Waveland Cafe and Maccabee's Deli (get the pastrami), and a bit further to a lot more shopping and services. It's also not far off Interstate 235, allowing access to all the other cool stuff Des Moines has to offer. I'd stay here again in a heartbeat. ##### Jason Q. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Alvin L. 26 May 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A great home with an owner who cares It would have been more than enough to stay in a place that checked the boxes - clean, near points of interest, comfortable, nice neighborhood. What makes this place special are the personal touches. A variety of snacks that seem to be the ones you want. The decorations that show a pride in Des Moines and Iowa. A selection of name brand amenities. Sheets and towels soft to the touch. And much more! All of this is due to the owner, Miriam, who made us feel welcome. It's obvious that she cared about making our stay special. I'm guessing she feels that way about all of her quests. I don't rend to "firewall" 5 stars. This place deserved the ratings. I would happily stay here again. I highly recommend you choose this home for your visit to Des Moines! ##### Alvin L. Stayed 4 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### vicki m. 19 May 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Adult with son and nieces and nephew attending wedding Beds comfortable, central location, lots of dishes and cooking equipment. Many nice extras: snacks for hungry young adults after long drive not wanting to go shopping after long drive. Coffee provided. Internet could have been better. ##### vicki m. Stayed 4 nights in May 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Donna C. 5 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy We enjoyed our stay. ##### Donna C. Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Shannon G. 7 Oct 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Great location for our family to stay while visiting my son at Drake University. ##### Shannon G. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rhonda D. 13 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Love staying here for our annual trip to Iowa state fair...great location and comfortable! ##### Rhonda D. Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Patty G. 21 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Great home and location! Large living space, comfortable beds, and nice extras like snacks and water bottles! ##### Patty G. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025 ---