Title: Historic Oscar Lofquist House Heart of Des Moines Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=91678014&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire apartment # Historic Oscar Lofquist House Heart of Des Moines ## Photo gallery for Historic Oscar Lofquist House Heart of Des Moines ![Exterior - Historic Oscar Lofquist House Heart of Des Moines (Des Moines)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91680000/91678100/91678014/w1935h1287x428y0-08ab2cad.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior - Historic Oscar Lofquist House Heart of Des Moines (Des Moines)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91680000/91678100/91678014/39d2b509.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Historic Oscar Lofquist House Heart of Des Moines (Des Moines)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91680000/91678100/91678014/w905h683x60y0-94e31996.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![1 bedroom, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi - Historic Oscar Lofquist House Heart of Des Moines (Des Moines)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91680000/91678100/91678014/149cd2c0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Historic Oscar Lofquist House Heart of Des Moines (Des Moines)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91680000/91678100/91678014/0c188ede.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Experience the charm of Historical Oscar Lofquist House, a restored haven in Des Moines' South of Grand Salisbury neighborhood. Enjoy your morning coffee on the back patio or unwind with Netflix and YouTube on the 55-inch smart TV. ## Reviews 9.4 Exceptional ### Entire apartment 1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 41000 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Washing machine - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning - Outdoor space ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Historic Oscar Lofquist House Heart of Des Moines Unique lower level 1100 sq.f studio/loft with separate entrance in the completely restored Historical House Located in the safe and gorgeous South of Grand Salisbury neighborhood just minutes from Downtown, Art Center, Salisbury House, Des Moines Medical School, Drake University,shops,restaurants, gas,bus,i-235\. Short stroll down our street takes you to the Greenwood Ashworth Park with its walking and biking trails. Science Center, Hy-Vee Hall,Iowa Events Center, Iowa State Capitol Building. The space. Separate entrance to the loft/ suite with exposed historical brick, modern full bathroom with heated floors, full equipped kitchen with full size refrigerator. 2 beds with 2 room dividers for privacy per guest wish Wi-Fi, 55 inches smart TV, Netflix, you tube Coffee provided Guest access Guest can use back patio and space outside to have morning cup of coffee Keyless lock. Free parking. Has central air conditioner and central heat with thermostat Other things to note Historical Oscar Lofquist House is located in Des Moines, 2.6 miles from Science Center of Iowa, 2.6 miles from Hy-Vee Hall, as well as 2.6 miles from Iowa Events Center. The apartment is 3.6 miles from Iowa State Capitol Building. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the apartment: Free WiFi ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Free toiletries - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table ### Entertainment - Flat-screen TV ### Outdoor areas - Garden - Patio - Terrace ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - 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) ### General - Garden - Soundproofing - Unit size: 1,000 square feet ## Similar properties ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/49000000/48260000/48251500/48251406/b9f3330e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University Drake - 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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 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 Des Moines is home to this apartment. 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. Better Homes and Gardens Test Garden and Des Moines Civic Center are also worth visiting. [Visit our Des Moines travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Des-Moines.dx601690) [View more Apartments in Des Moines](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Des-Moines-Apartments.d601690-aaApartments.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=41.58065,-93.67309&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:cby%7CFxovzP%3FU%3FS%3FU%3FS%40U%40S%40S%40U%40SBU%40S%40SBSBUBSBSBSBSDSDQBSDSDSDQFSDQDSFSFQFQFQFOFSFOHQFOHQHOHQHMHQHMHOJOHMJOHMJMJKJMJMJMLKJKJKLKJMLIJILKLILGLKLGLILINELGLGLGNGLENELENELCNCNELCNCNCLANCNANANALAN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FL%40N%40N%40N%40NBL%40NBNBLBNDNBLBNDNDLDNDLFLFLFLFNDLHLHLFLJLFLHLJJHLHJLLJJJJJLJJLJLJLJJJLHLJNJLHNHNHLHPHLHPHNHPFNHPFNFRFNFPFPFPFRDRDPFRDPDRDRBRDPDRBRBRBRBRBTBR%40RBR%40T%40R%40T%40R%40R%40T%3FR%3FT%3FR%3FT%3FR%3FR%3FT%3FTARARATATARARCRATCRCRCRCRCRCRERERCREREREPGREPERGPGPGPGRGNGPGNIRGNINIPININININILINKNKLILKLKLKLKLKLMJKJKJMJKJMHKJMHMHMHMHMHMFMHOFMFMFMDMFODMDODODMDOBOBMDOBO%40MBO%40O%40OBO%3FM%40O%3FO%40O%3FO%3FOAO%3FMAO%3FOCOAOAMCOAOCMEOCOCMEOEMEOEMEOGMEMGMGOGMIMGMIMIMIMIMIKKMIKKMKKKKKMKKMKMKMKMKMIMKMIOKOIMIOIOIOIOIQIOGOISGOGQGOGSGQGQGQESEQGSEQESESCSESESCSCSCSCSCSCSAUASCSASAUAUASAS%3FU%3FU%3FS%3FS&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=wSe-0BbsTy0nlcskUEudvbg-av8=) Des Moines, IA ### What's nearby - ![Beautiful mansion built in the 1920's after the King's House in Salisbury, England. Architecture from medieval and renaissance periods were shipped and featured in the manor including a vaulted ceiling Shakespeare performed under in his day. #localgem](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1065/7e5120a7-d5c8-4144-b7b0-1827d15186a3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Salisbury House 8 min walk \- 0.5 miles - ![Des Moines Art Center showing interior views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6075020/730d3995-5596-41d5-b009-34d353042642.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Des Moines Art Center 10 min walk \- 0.5 miles - ![One of the world's largest collections of crab apple trees.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1065/40efbf86-bdd2-436c-b066-384ae0cf810b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Water Works Park 3 min drive \- 1.1 miles - Des Moines Community Playhouse 14 min walk \- 0.8 miles - Drake University 3 min drive \- 2.0 miles ### Getting around - Des Moines International Airport (DSM) 18 min drive ### Restaurants - Palmer's Deli & Market 18 min walk - Caribou Coffee 14 min walk - Bruegger's 7 min walk - Ted's Coney Island 16 min walk - Pancheros Mexican Grill 2 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Historic Oscar Lofquist House Heart of Des Moines pet-friendly? ### What time is check-in at Historic Oscar Lofquist House Heart of Des Moines? ### What time is check-out at Historic Oscar Lofquist House Heart of Des Moines? ### Where is Historic Oscar Lofquist House Heart of Des Moines located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Historic Oscar Lofquist House Heart of Des Moines 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 11 8 - Good 4 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.6 Cleanliness ### 9.6 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michelle M. 25 Oct 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Super cool Property! Was perfect location and place ##### Michelle M. Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### K M. 27 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great location The location was perfect. We hosted a party in Valley Junction and brunch the following morning was downtown. We experienced a friendly check-in. ##### K M. Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Brittany S. 29 Apr 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Excellent VRBO Stay Review - Clean, Convenient, and Safe Location The VRBO stay was fantastic - clean, easy to find, and in a safe, convenient location. It was perfect for my teenage daughter and I after attending a Zach Bryan concert at the Wells Fargo Arena. ##### Brittany S. Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Barb G. 15 Nov 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nice rental The listing and photos were spot on with this rental. Good for our over night stay. Cute furnishings with little kitchenette and a bathroom with a warm floor! ##### Barb G. Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Marsha H. 20 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Business Casual Comfortable & clean, just as described - elegant - comfy beds, classy place - great value ##### Marsha H. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Judy T. 30 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### What a gem! If you want to stay in a VRBO, why not stay in style. This historic mansion boasts a well adorned basement apartment with all the amenities. The furnishings, artwork, exposed brick, and beautiful hardwood floors give your stay that "something special" feeling. Private entrance and super easy check in/out process just add to the experience. Definately will stay again. Thanks! ##### Judy T. Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Sarah F. 8 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Our second stay Overall our second stay here was good. We do really like the location. The room is quite spacious and the beds are too. We had a minor issue with getting in as our host was out when we arrived (after the posted check in time) and the self check in lock had not been coded, but she came quickly to let us in. The other issue that was a bit discombobulating was (and again, relatively minor but a bit awkward) that her cleaner was sick, so she started wiping out the bathroom and kitchen sinks, etc. herself. As I said, not insurmountable, just a tad awkward but probably an anomaly. ##### Sarah F. Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sarah F. 25 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Spacious and comfortable It was close to good food and both roomy AND cozy. I especially appreciated the bathroom! Beds were quite comfortable ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/0a52aa12-b06a-40d3-8d28-9856b9d27ce9-1750864982878.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/17b31aaf-cf8c-4aaf-a538-05c648e89e4b-1750864983206.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Sarah F. Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kasee K. 16 Nov 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Absolutely Wonderful This Vrbo was absolutely stunning. It was in a gorgeous part of Des Moines. I cannot wait to stay here again. ##### Kasee K. Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dawn B. 25 Apr 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Close to college-DMU Great spot to stay near Des Moines University as an alternative to a downtown hotel. ##### Dawn B. Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Veronica P. 8 Apr 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy #### Nicely decorated Location was more congested than expected, but an ok place to stay for a few nights. Very clean ##### Veronica P. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Austin F. 30 Nov 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Good Loved the property. Super cool to stay in. Only confusing thing is finding the place because the directions guide you to the street behind the house, so just know, the house in on Grand Ave, not where Google Maps takes you ##### Austin F. Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Richard M D. 10 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Excellent! Everything as advertised. Lovely property in lovely neighborhood. Hosts were helpful in every way, but never intrusive. Things couldn't have gone better. ##### Richard M D. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### John H. 19 Oct 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Helpful responsive host in a nice basement studio apartment. If you are staying in the area, would highly recommend!!!! ##### John H. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025 ### 6/10 Okay #### Connie W. 26 Aug 2025 ##### Connie W. Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Terri B. 1 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy ##### Terri B. Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025 ---