Title: Family & Pet-Friendly 2BR Retreat Near Downtown 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 & Pet-Friendly 2BR Retreat Near Downtown Family-friendly holiday home in Des Moines ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110120000/110115100/110115051/1f03b269.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110120000/110115100/110115051/bdeef3f6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, table football, ping pong](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110120000/110115100/110115051/cd7f517b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel cot](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110120000/110115100/110115051/b5b85212.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110120000/110115100/110115051/3512afa0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Centrally located near Downtown Des Moines, this property offers a welcoming retreat. Enjoy easy access to the Iowa State Fair, Science Center and more just minutes away while coming home to plenty of off-street parking as well as a garage and long driveway. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroom788 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Washer - Parking available - Kitchen - Barbecue grill - Pet-friendly £189 includes taxes & fees 26 Oct - 27 Oct ## 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. ### Family & Pet-Friendly 2BR Retreat Near Downtown Welcome to The Kirkwood! Perfect for the State Fair, concerts, or a weekend getaway, The Kirkwood has everything you need — a bright living space, cozy bedrooms, updated kitchen, and a spacious yard with a new deck. Families and pets are welcome, with plenty of room to relax. Enjoy the convenience of a long driveway, plus quick access to downtown Des Moines, Iowa State Fairgrounds, and local attractions. Sleeping Arrangements • Bedroom 1 → Full bed (sleeps 2) • Bedroom 2 → Twin bed (sleeps 1) • Living Room → Full pull-out couch (sleeps 2) • Basement → Twin pull-out couch (sleeps 1; recreational area, no standard bedroom window) We have also turned the basement into a small recreational and work area. This is also where the full size washer and dryer are located. You will have access to the full kitchen to make your delicious meals. The backyard offers plenty of space, though it is not fenced. We kindly ask guests to keep pets on a leash outdoors. We’ve provided a pet waste station in the backyard to make things easy for you. High-speed WiFi is available throughout the home. ## 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 - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Entertainment - Games - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair ### 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 ### Things to do - Foosball table - Table tennis ### 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) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - At least 80% lighting from LEDs - Garden - Unit size: 788 square feet ## Similar properties ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116370000/116361000/116360991/d20b5e6f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Charming 2-bedroom house on a quiet secluded street . 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Keep dogs leashed at all times when outside. Please keep noise low from 10 PM – 7 AM out of respect for neighbors. Only registered guests allowed overnight. No visitors without host approval. No parties or events allowed on the property. ### Pets Pets are allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Welcoming dogs only 1 total (up to 23 kg per pet) Note from host: A second pet is allowed for an additional $50 fee ### 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 professional host. 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 On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited 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 Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock 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 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. ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=41.56816,-93.6292&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:atv%7CFn%7DmzP%3FS%3FS%3FU%3FU%40S%40S%40U%40U%40S%40SBS%40UBSBSBSBSBSBSDSDSBSDSDSDQFSDQDSFQFQDQHQFQFQFOHSFOHOHQHOFOJOHOHMHOJOJMHMJMJMJMJMJKJMLKJKLKJILKJKLILILILILILGLGLINGLELGLGNENELENELENCLCNCNENALCNANANCN%3FL%3FNAN%3FNAN%40N%3FN%40L%3FN%3FNBN%40N%40LBN%40NDLBNBNBLDNDNDLDLDNFLFLDLFNHLFLFLHLHLHLHLHJJLJJHLJJJJJLLJJJLJLJLJLHNJJHNJNHLHNHNHNHNHPFNHNHRFNFPFPFPFPFPDPFRDPFRDPDRDRBRDRDRBRBRBRBRBRBR%40T%40RBR%40R%40T%40T%40R%40R%3FT%3FT%3FR%3FR%3FT%3FR%3FT%3FRATARATARARCTARARCRCTCRCRCRCRERERCPEREREPGRERGPERGPGPGPGNGRGNIPIPGNINIPILIPILINKNILKLINKLKLKJKLKLMJKJKJMLKHMJKHMJMHMHMHMFMHMFOFMFMFMFOFMDMDODODMBODOBMBOBOBM%40OBO%40O%40O%40M%3FO%40O%3FO%40OAO%3FOAM%3FOAOAOAOCMAOCOCOCMCOEMCOEMEOEOEMGMGMGOGMGMGMIMGMIMIMIMKKIMKKIMMKKMKKKKMKMKKKMKMIMKOKMIOIOIMKQGMIQIOIOGQIQGOGSGOIQEQGQGSEQESGSEQESESCQESESCSCSCSCSCUCSASCSAUASASAUASAU%3FS%3FU%3FS%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=aWJhYoU8AhtVfke6SYcV7sSrEgM=) Des Moines, IA #### Getting around - Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 15 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Casey's - ‬2 min drive - ‪Confluence Brewing Company - ‬3 min drive - ‪Baratta's - ‬12 min walk - ‪The Angry Goldfish Pub & Eatery - ‬6 min walk - ‪Taco Bell - ‬19 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Family & Pet-Friendly 2BR Retreat Near Downtown pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet. ### How much does it cost to stay at Family & Pet-Friendly 2BR Retreat Near Downtown? > As of 24 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Family & Pet-Friendly 2BR Retreat Near Downtown on 26 Oct 2025 start from £188.63, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. [Choose your dates](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Des-Moines-Hotels-Family-Pet-Friendly-2BR-Retreat-Near-Downtown.h110115051.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices. ### What time is check-in at Family & Pet-Friendly 2BR Retreat Near Downtown? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Family & Pet-Friendly 2BR Retreat Near Downtown? > Checkout is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Family & Pet-Friendly 2BR Retreat Near Downtown located? > This family-friendly Des Moines holiday home is located in Greater South Side, within 2 mi (3 km) of Principal Park, Science Center of Iowa and Gray’s Lake Park. Water Works Park and 801 Grand 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 & Pet-Friendly 2BR Retreat Near Downtown Reviews 10 ### 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 10 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### ERIC R. 17 Mar 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Awesome stay! Everything was smooth and easy, the hosts provided all communications quickly and out Frenchie, Kyla loved the backyard play! ##### ERIC R. Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Victoria R. 1 Mar 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great value This house is cute, clean, & comfortable. The kitchen is well-equipped which was terrific for hosting a small birthday get together for a relative we came to visit. The location is super convenient for taking a walk at Gray’s Lake. ##### Victoria R. Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Keena G. 30 Dec 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Worked out great It was just as advertised, clean and had everything we needed. I would recommend. ##### Keena G. Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Angel C. 23 Mar 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### College roommate reunion The property was absolutely perfect. We had three adults with two rooms. The property was clean, centrally located well furnished, and had more than enough amenities. We also were able to bring our dog, which was a huge bus! We definitely recommend this property to any others. ##### Angel C. Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ashleigh G. 20 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy The host was available as needed to answer questions or help. The stay was perfect for our needs. Although we did not bring our furbabies, I appreciate that this host is ready and willing to accommodate them! ##### Ashleigh G. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### David A. 24 Feb 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great location, cozy! Great little place. Location makes it a great spot to explore the city. ##### David A. Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Melissa H. 5 Jan 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great little getaway home While had some confusion on the code access, our stay was great overall. It's a very cozy place with everything we needed. Large kitchen and tub/shower. Nicely decorated and comfortable. Hosts were helpful. Would go again. ##### Melissa H. 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