Title: Family-friendly Des Moines Retreat w/ Patio! Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - 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 # Family-friendly Des Moines Retreat w/ Patio! Cottage with kitchen, near Drake University ![House (3 Bedrooms) | Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/95000000/94360000/94355400/94355317/d8119100.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![House (3 Bedrooms) | Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/95000000/94360000/94355400/94355317/82491783.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![House (3 Bedrooms) | Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/95000000/94360000/94355400/94355317/df973302.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![House (3 Bedrooms) | Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/95000000/94360000/94355400/94355317/104727a6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![House (3 Bedrooms) | Front of property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/95000000/94360000/94355400/94355317/b3a580e7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Close to Drake University, Family-friendly Des Moines Retreat w/ Patio! has plenty to offer. Guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 71496 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Washer - Kitchen - Air conditioning - Parking included - Free WiFi ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire cottage to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Family-friendly Des Moines Retreat w/ Patio! Cottage with kitchen, near Drake University This smoke-free cottage features free self-parking and free Wi-Fi in public areas. The cottage provides a kitchen with an oven, a stovetop, a microwave and a dishwasher. A washing machine, a TV and a ceiling fan are among the other amenities available to guests. Air-conditioned accommodation at this cottage offers an iron/ironing board and a ceiling fan. Accommodation at this 3-star cottage has kitchens with stovetops, microwaves, kitchenware and utensils and dishwashers. Bathrooms include a shower. ## Property amenities ### Parking and transport - Free offsite parking - Free self parking on site ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 private bathroom - Shower ### Living spaces - Living room ### Entertainment - Games - TV ### Laundry - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Laptop workspace ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Ceiling fan - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### 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) ## Similar properties ![Premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds, desk](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/10800/10733/317644dd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Renaissance Des Moines Savery Hotel Downtown Des Moines - Free airport shuttle - Free WiFi - Restaurant - Air conditioning 8.6 Excellent 1,001 reviews £108 includes taxes & fees 28 Nov - 29 Nov [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-28&endDate=2025-11-29&selected=10733&PinnedHotelID=10733&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1150000/1145700/1145664/16724f59.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Residence Inn by Marriott Des Moines West West Des Moines - Pool - Hot tub - Breakfast included - Pet-friendly 9.0 Wonderful 528 reviews £93 includes taxes & fees 9 Nov - 10 Nov [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-09&endDate=2025-11-10&selected=1145664&PinnedHotelID=1145664&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Lobby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/860000/852300/852246/44fdbd82.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Super 8 by Wyndham Altoona Altoona - Breakfast included - Pet-friendly - Parking included - Free WiFi 7.2 Good 1,010 reviews £58 includes taxes & fees 12 Nov - 13 Nov [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-12&endDate=2025-11-13&selected=852246&PinnedHotelID=852246&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/14000000/13310000/13300700/13300681/91d6d514.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Staybridge Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG Downtown Des Moines - Pool - Hot tub - Breakfast included - Free WiFi 9.4 Exceptional 1,000 reviews £83 includes taxes & fees 23 Nov - 24 Nov [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-23&endDate=2025-11-24&selected=13300681&PinnedHotelID=13300681&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Courtyard](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/26000000/25190000/25188800/25188711/1ab966aa.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Best Western Premier Ankeny Hotel Ankeny - Pool - Breakfast included - Parking included - Free WiFi 9.0 Wonderful 805 reviews £76 includes taxes & fees 9 Nov - 10 Nov [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-09&endDate=2025-11-10&selected=25188711&PinnedHotelID=25188711&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101390000/101383900/101383893/6cc82d34.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Quaint & Comfy 3 Bedroom - 3min to Downtown! 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The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property Property Registration Number RENT-2022-021798 If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### Property is also known as Family-friendly Des Moines Retreat w/ Patio! Cottage Family-friendly Des Moines Retreat w/ Patio! Des Moines Family-friendly Des Moines Retreat w/ Patio! Cottage Des Moines ## About the area ![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%7C41.60203%2C-93.67118&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=3SnYNq2dLlAkoZb1l69PUIjsx7I=) Des Moines, IA #### What's nearby - Drake University - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles - Iowa Events Center - 4 min drive - 2.9 miles - Hoyt Sherman Place - 4 min drive - 2.3 miles - Casey's Center - 5 min drive - 3.1 miles - EMC Expo Center - 5 min drive - 3.1 miles #### Getting around - Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 20 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪McDonald's - ‬15 min walk - ‪Habanero’s - ‬13 min walk - ‪Hugo’s - ‬13 min walk - ‪Cafe Chai - ‬17 min walk - ‪Motley School Tavern - ‬15 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Family-friendly Des Moines Retreat w/ Patio! pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much is parking at Family-friendly Des Moines Retreat w/ Patio!? > Self-parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free. ### What time is check-in at Family-friendly Des Moines Retreat w/ Patio!? > Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 12:00 AM. ### What time is check-out at Family-friendly Des Moines Retreat w/ Patio!? > Checkout is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Family-friendly Des Moines Retreat w/ Patio! located? > Located in Drake, this cottage is within 1 mile (2 km) of Drake University, Des Moines Community Playhouse and Waveland Municipal Golf Course. Knapp Center and Des Moines Art Center are also within 2 miles (3 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Family-friendly Des Moines Retreat w/ Patio! Reviews 10 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. 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