Title: Spacious 4-bedroom house central to Des Moines near Drake Univ. Fenced yard 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 # Spacious 4-bedroom house central to Des Moines near Drake Univ. Fenced yard Holiday home with a fitness centre, a short walk to Drake University ![Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113530000/113529400/113529384/768bf617.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113530000/113529400/113529384/bdeee6a4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113530000/113529400/113529384/8bc13932.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113530000/113529400/113529384/c9bfd1a3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113530000/113529400/113529384/f1b1120f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Close to Drake University, Spacious 4-bedroom house central to Des Moines near Drake Univ. Fenced yard provides amenities, such as laundry facilities and a gym. Guests can connect to in-room WiFi. 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms2 bathrooms ## Popular amenities - Pet-friendly - Gym - Dryer - Washer - Air conditioning £373 includes taxes & fees 12 Oct - 13 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. ### Spacious 4-bedroom house central to Des Moines near Drake Univ. Fenced yard This beautiful 1920s home is full of character with original woodwork and hardwood floors newly refinished. It has 4 bedrooms upstairs with the full bath central to all of them. 2 king rooms, one queen room, one bunk room with 3 twins. Basement also has a sofa sleeper in the game room. Also a queen air mattress. Game room has tv and infrared fireplace. Game table and chairs. Full sized air hockey table. Tabletop game consul with vintage street fighter video game. Newly remodeled kitchen with a half bath off of it. New appliances. Fully stocked for all your needs. Beautiful covered front porch with table and chairs and outdoor sofa. Back yard is fully fenced with 6 ft wood privacy fence. Very nice grill and patio table and sectional sofa seating. Swing set in back as well. Right off I235 and 31st Street exit so close to everything in the Des Moines metro by Drake University. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1.5 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Jetted bathtub - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - One pet total ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Things to do - Gym ### 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) ## 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 14 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-23&endDate=2025-10-24&selected=111032083&PinnedHotelID=111032083&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101270000/101263300/101263278/084ebafe.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Roomy 4BR by Drake Sleeps 13 HUGE yard Drake - Kitchen - Free WiFi - Air conditioning - Parking available 7.0 Good 9 reviews £336 includes taxes & fees 4 Nov - 5 Nov [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-04&endDate=2025-11-05&selected=101263278&PinnedHotelID=101263278&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74650000/74642700/74642636/35803c96.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Cow Tipper: Near Everything - SPA - Game Room - Fire Pit & Patio - Sleeps 10 Woodland Heights - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 10 Exceptional 63 reviews £270 includes taxes & fees 12 Oct - 13 Oct [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-12&endDate=2025-10-13&selected=74642636&PinnedHotelID=74642636&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33490000/33489500/33489465/1a2aa19f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Walnut Place a Charming Home in Historic Valley Junction area of West Des Moines West Des Moines - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi 9.4 Exceptional 180 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-04&endDate=2025-10-24&selected=33489465&PinnedHotelID=33489465&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91740000/91731000/91730930/cfbdd00a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### SO MUCH FUN! 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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 Parties and events (including family gatherings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 13 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 Drake, a neighbourhood in Des Moines, is home to this holiday home. 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. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Casey's Center or Knapp Center. 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Fenced yard pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total). ### How much does it cost to stay at Spacious 4-bedroom house central to Des Moines near Drake Univ. Fenced yard? > As of 9 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Spacious 4-bedroom house central to Des Moines near Drake Univ. Fenced yard on 12 Oct 2025 start from £373.31, 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-Spacious-4-Bedroom-House-Central-To-Des-Moines-Near-Drake-Univ-Fenced-Yard.h113529384.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices. ### Where is Spacious 4-bedroom house central to Des Moines near Drake Univ. Fenced yard located? > Located in Drake, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Drake University, Des Moines Community Playhouse and Knapp Center. The Wallace Centers of Iowa: Wallace House and Terrace Hill 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 ## Spacious 4-bedroom house central to Des Moines near Drake Univ. Fenced yard Reviews 9.8 ### 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 5 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.4/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Katie H. 25 May 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Stay Great location. Close to Drake. Clean home. Great space for our trip. ##### Katie H. Stayed 3 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Molly C. 9 May 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Quick trip Went for a quick overnight stay. Large house. Had everything you needed. Comfy beds. Nice/safe location. Very clean. Would recommend to others. ##### Molly C. Stayed 1 night in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Brian H. 23 May 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Thank you!!! House was perfect. Everyone had a great time and Ryan was SUPER ACCOMMODATING. Couldn't have asked for better communication. Would recommend this stay to family and friends. Would love a 2nd shower. ##### Brian H. Stayed 2 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jodi J. 24 Mar 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Bachlorette Party Success It was my daughter's bachlorette party and I had the task of booking a house to stay in for the girls. This house holds a lot of people and there was wonderful space. The house had so much character which was lovely to look at and experience. The area is in the Drake area but in a very nice, safe area that makes you feel comfortable. Owners were nice people. Highly suggest them for your large gathering needs. :) ##### Jodi J. Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Mike P. 23 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy ##### Mike P. 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