Title: Fun Backyard ~Close to Downtown~Pet Friendly~4BDRM 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 # Fun Backyard ~Close to Downtown~Pet Friendly~4BDRM Holiday home with kitchen, a short walk to Drake University ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111920000/111918600/111918512/2dee8214.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111920000/111918600/111918512/15223dd2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111920000/111918600/111918512/94d63814.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111920000/111918600/111918512/278b85fb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111920000/111918600/111918512/d79ec3b1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Close to Drake University, Fun Backyard ~Close to Downtown~Pet Friendly~4BDRM provides amenities, such as a firepit and an arcade/games room. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi. ### Entire home 4 bedrooms2 bathrooms ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Barbecue grill - Pet-friendly - Parking available - Air conditioning - Free WiFi ## 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. ### Fun Backyard ~Close to Downtown~Pet Friendly~4BDRM Experience comfort in this spacious 4-bedroom townhome with a fully stocked kitchen and 2 full bathrooms. Located in a quiet, low-density complex with just 3 units, it’s perfect for company retreats, wedding parties, or family gatherings. Situated near Downtown Des Moines, this townhome features upscale finishes and luxury touches throughout. .4mi - Smokey Row .6mi - Drake 1.3mi - Mercy Hospital 1.5mi - Wells Arena 2.2mi - Farmers Market 2.5mi - State Capitol 5mi - DSM Airport 5mi - State Fair ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Car recommended - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Shower - Towels provided ### Entertainment - Games - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Fenced yard - Firepit ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Up to 23 kg per pet ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Location highlights - In the city centre ### Things to do - Arcade/game room ### 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 ### General - Property does not allow children ## Similar properties ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111040000/111032100/111032083/w2731h2048x1y0-148b2542.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### House of Funk - A Cozy & Eclectic Retreat in Des Moines’s Drake Neighborhood Drake - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi 9.8 Exceptional 15 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-28&endDate=2025-10-29&selected=111032083&PinnedHotelID=111032083&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91680000/91677900/91677842/w902h683x61y0-a78711f5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Modern Ranch near Knapp Center, Stadium, Downtown Drake - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi 9.8 Exceptional 15 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-28&endDate=2025-10-29&selected=91677842&PinnedHotelID=91677842&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113530000/113529400/113529384/768bf617.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Spacious 4-bedroom house central to Des Moines near Drake Univ. 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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 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 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. ### We should mention A car is recommended for transport to and from this property ### Property is also known as orp5b6c640x ## 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%7C41.59692%2C-93.64535&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=px970GmMQFNvx2smT73SKEe-DcQ=) Des Moines, IA #### What's nearby - Drake University - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles - Hoyt Sherman Place - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles - Iowa Events Center - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles - Casey's Center - 2 min drive - 1.6 miles - EMC Expo Center - 2 min drive - 1.6 miles #### Getting around - Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 19 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Smokey Row Coffee - ‬6 min walk - ‪Gateway Market & Cafe - ‬14 min walk - ‪Drake Diner - ‬8 min walk - ‪Lzaza Indo-Pak Cuisine - ‬13 min walk - ‪Tacos Degollado - ‬8 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Fun Backyard ~Close to Downtown~Pet Friendly~4BDRM pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows pets (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet. ### What time is check-in at Fun Backyard ~Close to Downtown~Pet Friendly~4BDRM? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Fun Backyard ~Close to Downtown~Pet Friendly~4BDRM? > Checkout is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Fun Backyard ~Close to Downtown~Pet Friendly~4BDRM located? > Located in Drake, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Drake University and The Wallace Centers of Iowa: Wallace House. Hoyt Sherman Place and Knapp Center are also within 1 mile (2 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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