Title: Beautiful remodeled historic Drake Univ home minutes from downtown and all metro Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=90899689&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Beautiful remodeled historic Drake Univ home minutes from downtown and all metro ## Photo gallery for Beautiful remodeled historic Drake Univ home minutes from downtown and all metro ![7 bedrooms, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets - Beautiful remodeled historic Drake Univ home minutes from downtown and all metro (Des Moines)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90900000/90899700/90899689/3d4632fe.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Dining - Beautiful remodeled historic Drake Univ home minutes from downtown and all metro (Des Moines)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90900000/90899700/90899689/674b06e8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Beautiful remodeled historic Drake Univ home minutes from downtown and all metro (Des Moines)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90900000/90899700/90899689/bc1399c2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Beautiful remodeled historic Drake Univ home minutes from downtown and all metro (Des Moines)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90900000/90899700/90899689/cd5709a0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Beautiful remodeled historic Drake Univ home minutes from downtown and all metro (Des Moines)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90900000/90899700/90899689/f4f782ee.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies At Beautiful remodeled historic Drake Univ home minutes from downtown and all metro, you can look forward to an arcade/games room, laundry facilities and a gym. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 7 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 203000 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning - Gym ## 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. ### Beautiful remodeled historic Drake Univ home minutes from downtown and all metro Historic 1895 home completely remodeled with all new bathrooms and kitchen and original hardwood oak floors refinished throughout. Brand new kitchen with island seating and large dining table. Original fireplace with infrared insert. Walking distance to Drake stadium and Knapp center and all facilities. Minutes drive or even bike to downtown and all metro area. So central to almost everywhere in the metro and in a great neighborhood. Just finishing up this remodel now with final touches so book early to be the first ones to use the beautiful space full of original character and updated features. I plan to continue to add to the property with additional touches as time allows. This is a great space to entertain large family gatherings or multiple families and more bedrooms than most single family homes. Fun to imagine what life was like in this historic home back in 1895 in its original glory. Huge dining table sits 8 comfortably and potentially more with provided extra chairs. Peninsula/island has bar top seating for 3 or 4 more Brand new appliances All new paint and flooring throughout Refinished original oak hardwood floors. All beds and bedding and bathroom towels etc new. Main Living room seats 10 comfortably and more room if extra chairs brought into the space. Upstairs living room seats 4 comfortably and game room with TV and air hockey table and a wall. Mounted infrared fireplace. Massage/heat powered lift reclining chair upstairs. 3 all updated bathrooms including one tub/shower others are shower only. Outside enjoy a massive front porch with swing and stone table with chairs around. Also a grill is out front on a brand new patio with furniture. Small front yard but enough space to play. Drake University owned open lawn space they use for practice fields etc right across the street for public use to play field games or sports. I also have large portable tailgate tents and some tables and folding chairs that can be rented for $30 if requested before your stay. Large parking lot in back of house for around 5 cars and another 6 or so can parallel park in the double wide long driveway. Alley access too for convenient entering and exiting or if bringing a trailer. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Ice maker - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 7 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 3 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Books - Games - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Outdoor furniture - Porch/lanai ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Things to do - 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21 ### Check-out Check-out before 10:00 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 Strict quiet hours enforced after 10 pm. No smoking in the house or on porch as it has carpet and also is damaging to the ceiling and furniture with smoke and odor. Must have 5 star profile rating to book this property instantly. Otherwise please inquire with host and explain why rating is not a 5. ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### 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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit 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 Drake, 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. Travelling with kids? Consider Better Homes and Gardens Test Garden and Science Center of Iowa. [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&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C41.60714%2C-93.65884&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=TIC4etI0kGNuoDlRITTm-6g_muw=) Des Moines, IA ### What's nearby - Drake University 2 min walk \- 0.1 miles - Knapp Center 8 min walk \- 0.5 miles - Des Moines Community Playhouse 3 min drive \- 1.8 miles - Waveland Municipal Golf Course 3 min drive \- 2.0 miles - Broadlawns Medical Center 3 min drive \- 1.8 miles ### Getting around - Des Moines International Airport (DSM) 20 min drive ### Restaurants - McDonald's 5 min walk - Drake Diner 18 min walk - Lzaza Indo-Pak Cuisine 15 min walk - Habanero’s 6 min walk - Hugo’s 12 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Beautiful remodeled historic Drake Univ home minutes from downtown and all metro pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Beautiful remodeled historic Drake Univ home minutes from downtown and all metro? ### What time is check-in at Beautiful remodeled historic Drake Univ home minutes from downtown and all metro? ### What time is check-out at Beautiful remodeled historic Drake Univ home minutes from downtown and all metro? ### Where is Beautiful remodeled historic Drake Univ home minutes from downtown and all metro located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Beautiful remodeled historic Drake Univ home minutes from downtown and all metro 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 50 8 - Good 5 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 9.8 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Aarika B. 25 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy The house is super nice and all of the beds were very comfortable! ##### Aarika B. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Randy and Nicole G. 1 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy This home and hosts are fantastic! Very detail oriented owners. Good quality furnishings that enhanced the stay (I.e. linens, beds) ##### Randy and Nicole G. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Anel P. 17 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Weekend stay Everything was great. Anything we needed was there only thing we had a problem was there were ants in the kitchen and bathrooms, But other than that the stay was comfortable and great. ##### Anel P. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Wyatt Y. 13 Oct 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great spot! Good location, lots of space. ##### Wyatt Y. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sherry A. 15 Oct 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place to stay The owner was very gracious with accommodations and what they have to offer. I recommend this lovely VRBO for family gatherings. Our family really liked it. ##### Sherry A. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tammy B. 19 Jan 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fabulous We loved this property! It was a lovely, big house for our sports team. The location was great and the neighbors were super friendly. ##### Tammy B. Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Paul K. 10 Dec 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great property Large house and pictures do justice . A lot of bedrooms and great living room ##### Paul K. Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tami P. 13 Jan 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful Home for Large Group We had a large group stay in this wonderful home recently for a conference held at the convention center. It was a cozy and welcoming home and it functioned perfectly for all who stayed here. Communication was clear and check-in / check-out was easy. Definitely recommend this home. ##### Tami P. Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Adam B. 1 May 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great property! My coworkers and I had a fantastic stay at this house. We each got our own bedroom which was a big plus and there were plenty of bathrooms and amenities for all of us. Would definitely stay here again! ##### Adam B. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rachael B. 12 Mar 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Retreat This was a great well stocked location. Plenty of room for our retreat. It had everything we needed. We would stay there again! ##### Rachael B. Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jody T. 17 Nov 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect for a group of 10 people We stayed for a family wedding and the house was very accommodating for 10 people. Anywhere you want to go in Des Moines is only 15 minutes from this location! ##### Jody T. Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jaclyn B. 22 Feb 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### State tournament We came to Des Moines for state wrestling. The house is big, was very clean and accommodating. I had one question about the internet while we were there and the owner was very responsive. Check in and out were very easy. They have games, exercise equipment and plenty of room for everyone to spread out. We would definitely stay there again! ##### Jaclyn B. Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jody J. 28 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great stay Ryan was a wonderful host. Very helpful and answered quickly. Hose was very clean and nicely remodeled ##### Jody J. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Bonnie P. 17 May 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great find! The rambling old home is warm and inviting. The wide open space and windows adds charm to the house and the many rooms afford plenty of space. ##### Bonnie P. Stayed 1 night in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Amanda D. 19 Apr 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Business Trip My team was in Des Moines working on a project. Their stay was wonderful - clean, accommodating, comfortable. We will definitely be booking again. thank you for your wonderful hospitality. ##### Amanda D. Stayed 11 nights in Apr 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Carrie C. 15 Apr 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### State Pool Crew We had such a great weekend and this was an amazing place to stay. Can’t tell you enough how comfortable the beds and the whole house was. Only thing missing was a pizza cutter but they had plenty of knifes that did the job. I would definitely stay here again. Thanks for a great place to stay. ##### Carrie C. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Erica N. 17 May 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Loved it Super house! Very clean, kitchen things were labeled, lots of seating. Loved all the bedrooms and beds available. Host had great communication and very friendly. ##### Erica N. Stayed 2 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Keith C. 22 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family Stay for the Fair We had a great stay at this property! It has a great location near Drake with grocery stores and restaurants nearby - some within walking distance. We had a family gathering for the fair (a <15 min drive or <5 min to fair shuttle) and it was great for the kids. We enjoyed having the extra space for family get together. Dinners were easy with the kitchen and large dining table. Highly recommended this place for groups given the size and location! ##### Keith C. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lynda G. 30 Apr 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### 94 DG Relays Reunion We were in town for our 30th anniversary, graduating from Drake. The house was perfect for 5 of us - bedrooms were comfortable and bathrooms were clean. Plenty of space to hang out inside and out - numerous Scrabble games on the front porch. Highly recommend! ##### Lynda G. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Troy H. 27 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family Vacation We really enjoyed the weekend that we spent at your property. The house has been remodeled very nicely with all the amenities. It was stocked very well with dishes in the kitchen and towels, and sundries for bathrooms and the outside. The house was very clean, and the outside porch was very usable, and had plenty of seating. The beds were very comfortable and the rooms were clean and large. ##### Troy H. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Connie S. 25 Sept 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Comfortable Stay The house was much larger then we expected. It is a very beautiful house. Very clean. The only issue we had there are several steps up to the house. ##### Connie S. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### kimberly m. 19 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Enjoyed our stay! This is an older home but has been decorated and kept well. The littles loved the bunk beds, game room and many kid friendly extras!! Everyone slept well on comfortable beds and the house was very clean! We loved the amount of space we had and especially loved the large table that allowed us all to sit around it and visit! Our hosts were easy to communicate with and very friendly, I would suggest using the WiFi to communicate from the house if needed as I couldn't count on Verizon from there. Overall, we enjoyed our stay, would recommend it and stay there again! ##### kimberly m. Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Family M. 26 Nov 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Des Moines Family Gathering Loved our stay! The house was perfect and felt like a hotel in terms of attention to detail - everything was new, super clean and tastefully decorated - the house had spacious bedrooms, comfortable beds, new bedding and towels, updated kitchen and baths (tile, appliances, fixtures), new washer/dryer, large kitchen table and breakfast bar for dining, a great room for gathering with lots of seating options, fireplace nook for a more intimate space, separate game/TV room, big front porch and patio. The newly refinished hardwood floors were beautiful - just a lovely property with charm and character. Our host was very responsive and easy to communicate with. It was everything we wanted for our stay and would highly recommend this property. ##### Family M. Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kurt B. 3 Dec 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Large Older Home for Family Thanksgiving Shared this house with my extended family for Thanksgiving - six adults and six kids of all ages. House was spacious enough to spread out in. Decent kitchen and large dining room met our needs. House is older - a lot of interesting nooks and rooms, but heating was inconsistent. Owner noted that heating vents may have been closed to cause that issue. Piano, TVs, air hockey, board games, kids toys were all a hit. Neighborhood is older and fairly quiet, close to Drake University. It met our needs very well. ##### Kurt B. Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lori K. 29 Dec 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect for Family Gatherings We were able to sleep 11 people comfortably and never had to worry about being in each others way in this sizable, remodeled, beautiful house! Ryan has done an amazing job setting up the house to accommodate large groups. We slept 11 comfortably and had 15 over for meals regularly. Everything was provided and we were able to find exactly what we needed. As well, the remodeled bathrooms are beautiful. We had a terrific time and hope to be back. My 95 year old mother enjoyed having her bedroom and bathroom on the first floor very close to all of the action! We set up a small artificial tree in the living room and had a great holiday! Thank you Ryan! It was perfect! ##### Lori K. Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023 ---