Title: Is this Heaven? No It’s Iowa! 4-bedroom home on pond in welcoming Ankeny w/Wifi Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=111942566&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Is this Heaven? No It’s Iowa! 4-bedroom home on pond in welcoming Ankeny w/Wifi Family-friendly holiday home in Ankeny ## Photo gallery for Is this Heaven? No It’s Iowa! 4-bedroom home on pond in welcoming Ankeny w/Wifi ![Fridge, microwave, oven, dishwasher - Is this Heaven? No It’s Iowa! 4-bedroom home on pond in welcoming Ankeny w/Wifi (Ankeny)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111950000/111942600/111942566/9d1dbcc4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining - Is this Heaven? 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No It’s Iowa! 4-bedroom home on pond in welcoming Ankeny w/Wifi provides amenities, such as a garden and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to in-room WiFi. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms3 bathrooms ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Pet-friendly - Air-conditioning - 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. ### Is this Heaven? No It’s Iowa! 4-bedroom home on pond in welcoming Ankeny w/Wifi Located in Ankeny, enjoy what this 4-bedroom house has to offer. This charming property features 3 queen beds and 1 king bed, perfect for a serene and quaint getaway. 3 Westin Heavenly Mattress, 1 Casper Mattress. Pottery Barn Beds and Furniture! Lovesactional and 83 Inch TV in manCave with PS5! With amenities like washer/dryer, WiFi, Blackstone,Traeger, and AC, guests can relax and unwind in this cozy retreat. Beautiful sunsets on Deck with fire pit pub table! I am happy to assist with any questions while you stay at my house! ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 3 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Fireplace ### Entertainment - Games - Smart TV - Video games ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden - 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 ### 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 ## Similar properties ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111040000/111034700/111034630/7f967601.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Rehoboth- Iowa -Entire Home, 4BR- Deluxe & Elegant, Great Location near I-35 Ankeny - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Pet-friendly 10 Exceptional 4 reviews £542 includes taxes & fees 4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026 [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-04&endDate=2026-01-05&selected=111034630&PinnedHotelID=111034630&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109930000/109922700/109922634/b6aee436.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Spacious Retreat with Dual Master Suites, Game Room and Outdoor Escape Ankeny - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Pet-friendly 9.4 Exceptional 12 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-10&endDate=2026-01-11&selected=109922634&PinnedHotelID=109922634&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96980000/96977900/96977871/w1599h1066x1y0-cd47dc35.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Cove Vacation Home - Contemporary Ranch Near Saylorville Lake in Polk City! 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Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host. ### Pets Pets are allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Welcoming dogs only 1 total (up to 23 kg per pet) ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings ### 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 Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 20 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 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=41.74086,-93.544365&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:mkx%7DFfk%7DyP%3FS%3FU%3FS%3FU%40S%40U%40S%40S%40UBS%40U%40SBSBSBSBUBSBSDSDSBQDSDSDQFSDSFQDSFQFQFQFOFSFQHOHQFOHOHQHOHOHMHQJMHMJOHOJKJMJMJMJKLMJKJKLKJKLKJILILKLGLKLGLILGNGLGLGLGNELGNELENELCNCNELCNCNCLANCN%3FNCNALAN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FL%40N%40NBN%3FNBL%40NBNBNBLDNBLBNDNDLDNFLDLFLFNFLFLFLHLFLJLFLJLHJHLJJJLJJJLJJLJJJLJLJLJLHLJNJLHNHNHLJNFNHPHNHNFPHNFPFRFNHPDPFPFRDPDRFRDPDRDRBPDRDRBRBRBTBRBRBR%40RBT%40R%40T%40R%40R%40T%40R%3FT%3FR%3FT%3FR%3FT%3FT%3FR%3FRATATARARATARCTARCRCRCRCTCRCREREPCREREREPGREPERGPGREPIPGNGRGPINGNIPINIPGNKNILININKLKNILKLKLKLKLKJKLMJKJMJKJMJKHMHMJMFMJMFMHMFMFOFMFMFMDODMDOFODMBOBMBODOBOBM%40OBO%3FOBO%40M%3FO%3FO%40O%3FO%3FOAO%3FM%3FOAOCO%3FOCMAOCOCMEOCOCMCOEMGOEMEOEMGMGMGOGMGMIMGMKMGMKMIKIMKKKMKKKKKMMKKKMKMKMKMIMKOIMKMIQIMIOIOIQIOGQIOIOGQGSGOGQGQGSEQGSEQGSEQESESCSEQESCSCSCUCSCSCSASAUCSAUASASAUAU%3FS%3FS%3FU%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=Wg7IV2KfJI2u_CPtqBOFXd-_dLs=) Ankeny, IA #### What's nearby - Otter Creek Golf Course \- 3 min drive \- 3.1 miles - Otter Creek Park \- 4 min drive \- 3.3 miles - Renaissance Park \- 4 min drive \- 3.3 miles - Prairie Ridge Sports Complex \- 6 min drive \- 4.1 miles - Georgetown Park \- 7 min drive \- 3.9 miles #### Getting around - Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 37 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Casey's - ‬5 min drive - ‪7 Brew Coffee - ‬5 min drive - ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬8 min drive - ‪Arby's - ‬5 min drive - ‪Fazoli's - ‬5 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Is this Heaven? 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[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 15 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dawn B. 8 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Property was extremely nice and had everything we needed. Owner is very communicative and super to work with. ##### Dawn B. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Abby B. 29 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Highly recommend! Host was very communicative, location was excellent, house was clean and comfort for our large group! We would stay here again! ##### Abby B. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Richard R. 14 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy The house was beautiful! It was perfect for the group that we had. We found all of the accommodations to be excellent, and the property manager checked on us throughout the stay to make sure that everything was OK. We would definitely recommend it and would definitely stay here again. ##### Richard R. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Adam D. 20 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Jeff was a great host and was very accommodating. ##### Adam D. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Bruce E. 7 May 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Weekend! Very nice place….We would recommend this home! ##### Bruce E. Stayed 2 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Collin L. 15 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Clean and comfortable. Host was prompt and on point ##### Collin L. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jessica S. 8 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Welcoming. Clean. And the owner is helpful. ##### Jessica S. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Christie R. 1 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fantastic! Well stocked place. Cooks dream tools available! Very comfortable for 3 couples. Very friendly and flexible owner. ##### Christie R. Stayed 2 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Angela K. 31 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy We were in town for the Iowa State game. About 30 mins from campus in a a nice quiet neighborhood. Jeff was a great host. He checked in with us multiple times to make sure everything was ok and even offered early check in. The house was exactly as pictured and had plenty of room for our group of 6\. Would definitely book again. Thanks again Jeff! ##### Angela K. 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