Title: Cozy Holiday Retreat near DesMoines-Perfect for Holiday Stays 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 Holiday Retreat near DesMoines-Perfect for Holiday Stays Holiday home in Urbandale with kitchen and patio ## Photo gallery for Cozy Holiday Retreat near DesMoines-Perfect for Holiday Stays ![Exterior - Cozy Holiday Retreat near DesMoines-Perfect for Holiday Stays (Urbandale)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117630000/117620500/117620434/w1282h843x1y0-6582737c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining - Cozy Holiday Retreat near DesMoines-Perfect for Holiday Stays (Urbandale)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117630000/117620500/117620434/ebc468cd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Microwave, oven, stovetop, dishwasher - Cozy Holiday Retreat near DesMoines-Perfect for Holiday Stays (Urbandale)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117630000/117620500/117620434/5623b99f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets - Cozy Holiday Retreat near DesMoines-Perfect for Holiday Stays (Urbandale)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117630000/117620500/117620434/f71fdc28.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Microwave, oven, stovetop, dishwasher - Cozy Holiday Retreat near DesMoines-Perfect for Holiday Stays (Urbandale)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117630000/117620500/117620434/e6310dde.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Cozy Holiday Retreat near DesMoines-Perfect for Holiday Stays provides laundry facilities and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms3 bathrooms ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Washer - Parking available - Kitchen - Pet-friendly - Outdoor space ## 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 Holiday Retreat near DesMoines-Perfect for Holiday Stays Fully renovated, dog friendly, 3BR home blends modern comfort with practical amenities. High-speed Wi-Fi, private office, and quiet spaces make it ideal for work related travel, relocations, or extended stays. Families will appreciate the 2 living room areas, cozy bedrooms, super clean/newly renovated bathrooms, Pack ’n Plays, and high chair. All utilities, free parking, and fully stocked kitchen are included. Conveniently near DSM airport, Drake Univ, hospitals, & downtown, this bright welcoming home is perfect for both work and relaxation. ABOUT THE PROPERTY Sleeps: 6 Beds: 3 Queen Beds (2 main level + 1 additional in finished basement) Bedrooms: 2 plus additional basement space Bathrooms: 1.5 on Main Level + 1 Full Bath with Shower in Lower Level Office Space: Private work space for remote work. Desk, Chair & high-speed WiFi Family Friendly: 2 Pack ’n Plays + 1 High Chair + kiddie table & folding chairs provided. Parking: Free driveway and street parking (no garage access available) Wi-Fi: High-speed, work-from-home ready Perfectly designed for mid-term guests, traveling professionals and work crews, or families relocating. Every detail has been thoughtfully curated from new flooring and fresh paint to brand-new bathroom fixtures and modern furnishings. Please note: The basement has one lower duct bulkhead and a lower shower entrance. Taller guests (6’0”+) should mind their head! GUEST ACCESS Guests will have full private access to the entire home, including the main floor, finished basement, bedrooms, bathrooms, office, kitchen, and living spaces. You’ll also have access to a private driveway for parking and a private backyard. Please note…the yard is not fully fenced. Entry is simple with self check-in via a smart lock. There are three steps leading up to the front entrance with a handrail for safety. Please note: Garage access is not available at this time. One storage closet inside the home is reserved for owner use and will remain locked. All other areas are fully available for your use. PETS \* Additional Pet Fee of $100per pet/stay applied added to booking. \* Only bring friendly, non-aggressive dogs, as there are small children in the neighborhood. \* Never leave pets unattended inside the home unless properly crated. Hardwood Floors — Paws & Respect, Please! \*We love dogs (and welcome them!), but our newly refinished hardwood floors don’t love long toenails — especially from our bigger furry friends. Please keep your pup’s nails trimmed to help prevent scratches. \*Guests are responsible for any damage caused by pets — including nail marks or floor gouges. \*Thanks for helping us keep our hardwood floors as beautiful as your stay! Please note: \*Cats are not permitted due to allergy concerns. Guests are fully responsible for their pets and agree to cover the cost of any damage caused by them. This includes, but is not limited to, damage to furniture, flooring, doors, landscaping, and any additional cleaning required as a result of pet activity. Thank you for helping us maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming space for all our guests! ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Dishwasher - Hob - Microwave - Oven ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2.5 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - Up to 23 kg per pet ### Suitability/Accessibility - No lift - 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) - Fire extinguisher ## Similar properties ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/119000000/118390000/118386700/118386659/c79f365a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### New A-Frame Cabin by Des Moines: Chicory theme Hartford - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-30&endDate=2025-12-31&selected=118386659&PinnedHotelID=118386659&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78450000/78444100/78444031/d133b9c5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Fun, group friendly house close to fair! 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Stays of 28 days or longer require a signed rental agreement within 24-48 hours of booking reservation. No Smoking Indoors. If smoking is detected indoors, an additional cleaning fee may be charged to cover the extra cleaning and odor removal required. ### Pets Pets are allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Welcoming dogs only 2 total (up to 23 kg per pet) Note from host: Cats are not permitted due to allergy concerns. ### 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 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 This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room 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 ### We should mention This property does not have any lifts ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=41.63613,-93.70718&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:%7B%7Cc%7DFzd%7DzP%3FU%3FU%3FS%3FS%40U%40S%40U%40S%40S%40UBS%40UBQBUBSBSBUBSDSDQBSDQDSDSFQDSDSFQFQDQHQFQFQFQHOFQHOHOFQHOJOHOHOHOJKHOJOJMJKJMJMJKJMLKJKLKJKLKJILKLILGLILILILGLGNGLGLGLENGNELENCLENCLENCNANELANANCN%3FNALANAN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%40L%40N%40N%3FNBL%40N%40NDN%40LBNDNBLDNBNDLDLFNDLFLFLFNFLHLFLHLHLHLFJJLHLJJJLJJJJJLLJJJLJLJJJLHNJNHJJNHPHLHNHNHPHNFNHPHNFPFPFPFPFPFPDPFRDRFPDRDRDPBRDPDRBTBRBRBRBTBP%40T%40RBT%40R%40R%40T%40R%40T%3FR%3FR%3FT%3FT%3FR%3FT%3FR%3FTARARATARARCTARATCRCRCRCRCRCTERERCPEREREPGRERGPEPGPGPGPGPGPGPINIPGNIPINININININKNILKLINKLKLKJKLKJMLKJKJMLKHMJMHKJMFMJMFMHMFMHOFMFMFMFODMFMDODOBMDODOBMBOBOBO%40M%40OBO%3FO%40M%40O%40O%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FOAMAOAO%3FOCOAMAOCOCOCMCOEMEOCMEOEOGMEMGMGOGMGMGMIMIMGMIMIMKKIMKKIMMKKMKKMKKKMKKKMKMKOIMKMIOIOIOKOIOGOIQIOGQIOGQGQGQIQEQGQGQEQESGSEQESESCQESESCSCUCSCSCSCSAUCSAUASASAUASAS%3FU%3FS%3FU%3FS&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=_9S5xz8UokGkFELRcJ0RhLCthDE=) Urbandale, IA #### What's nearby - Merle Hay Mall \- 3 min walk \- 0.2 miles - Drake University \- 8 min drive \- 3.9 miles - Casey's Center \- 12 min drive \- 7.8 miles - Jordan Creek Town Center \- 14 min drive \- 9.9 miles - Iowa State Fairgrounds \- 18 min drive \- 12.1 miles #### Getting around - Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 30 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬14 min walk - ‪Flix Brewhouse - ‬14 min walk - ‪Starbucks - ‬16 min walk - ‪Casey's - ‬10 min walk - ‪Casey's General Store - ‬14 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Cozy Holiday Retreat near DesMoines-Perfect for Holiday Stays pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Cozy Holiday Retreat near DesMoines-Perfect for Holiday Stays? ### What time is check-in at Cozy Holiday Retreat near DesMoines-Perfect for Holiday Stays? ### What time is check-out at Cozy Holiday Retreat near DesMoines-Perfect for Holiday Stays? ### Where is Cozy Holiday Retreat near DesMoines-Perfect for Holiday Stays located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Reviews ## Cozy Holiday Retreat near DesMoines-Perfect for Holiday Stays 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 Cleanliness ### 10 Location 10 - Excellent 3 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Vance & Carolyn C. 30 Nov 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Excellent house, host thought of everything to make our stay conformable- right down to the Q-tips and dryer sheets. Highly recommend- very cozy and great beds too. ##### Vance & Carolyn C. Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Amy B. 9 Nov 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Such a cute place! The decor was fantastic and gave the whole home a cozy, welcoming vibe. The beds were super comfy, and the location couldn’t have been better—close to all of our planned events. Hosts were very attentive. The neighborhood felt safe and quiet making it the perfect home base for our stay. Highly recommend!!! ##### Amy B. Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Amy G. 5 Oct 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Great house with great accommodations- all newly renovated and lovely decor. Beds were comfortable and living spaces were great. My dog loved the backyard to run and fetch. I would highly recommend this home. ##### Amy G. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025