Title: Spacious 4-bedroom house central to Des Moines near Drake Univ. Fenced yard Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=113529384&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 ## Photo gallery for Spacious 4-bedroom house central to Des Moines near Drake Univ. Fenced yard ![Terrace/patio - Spacious 4-bedroom house central to Des Moines near Drake Univ. Fenced yard (Des Moines)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113530000/113529400/113529384/1d04334b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Living area - Spacious 4-bedroom house central to Des Moines near Drake Univ. 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Fenced yard provides amenities, such as laundry facilities and a gym. Guests can connect to in-room WiFi. ## Reviews 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms2 bathrooms ## Popular amenities - Washing machine - Dryer - Pet-friendly - Air-conditioning - Gym £352 includes taxes & fees 1 Mar - 2 Mar ## 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 ![Lobby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1280000/1271300/1271284/7e1ddcec.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Sleep Inn & Suites Pleasant Hill - 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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 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. [Visit our Des Moines travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Des-Moines.dx601690) [View more Holiday homes in Des Moines](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Des-Moines-Private-Holiday-Homes.d601690-aaPrivateHolidayHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=41.595055,-93.658104&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:e%7C%7B%7CFbrszP%3FS%3FS%40U%3FU%40S%40S%3FU%40UBQ%40U%40SBUBSBS%40SBSDSBSDUBQDSDSDSDQDSFQDSFQDQFQFQFSHOFQFQHOHOFQHOHOHOHOJMHOJOHMJMJOJMJKJMJKJMJKLKJKLKLIJKLILILKLGJINGLILGLGNGLELGNELENELENELENCNALENANCNANCLAN%3FNAN%3FNAN%3FN%3FL%40N%3FN%40N%3FN%40NBL%40NBN%40LDN%40NBLDNDNDLDLDNDLFNFLDLFLFNHLFLHLFJJLHLHLJJHLJJJLJJJLLJJHLJJLNHLJLHLJNHNJLHNHNHNHNHPFNHNFPFPHPFPFPFPDPFPFRDPDRDPFRBRDRDRBRDRBRBRBRBR%40RBT%40RBT%40P%40T%40T%3FR%40R%40T%3FT%3FR%3FR%3FT%3FR%3FTARAT%3FRATARARCTARCRARCTCRCRCRERCREREPCRGREPERERGPGREPGPGPGNIRGPGNIPGNINIPILIPILKNINKLINKLILMLKJILKLMJKJMJKLMJKHMHMJMHKHMHMHMFOHMDMFMFOFMFODMDMDODOBMDODO%40MBOBO%40MBO%40O%40O%40O%40O%3FM%40O%3FO%3FOAO%3FOAOAMAOAOCOAOCMCOAOEMEOCMEOEMEOEMGMEOIMGMEMIOGKIMIMIMIMKKIMIMKKMMKKKKKKMKKKMKMKMKMIOKMIOKOIMIQIMIQGOIOIQGOGQIQGQGQGQEQGSEQGSESEQESESEQCSESCSESCSASCUCSCSASAUCSAS%3FUASAU%3FSAU%3FS%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=29GU1Jm0JMR5CQ1lokiBTy2Eusc=) Des Moines, IA ### What's nearby - ![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 3 min drive \- 2.0 miles - Drake University 5 min walk \- 0.3 miles - Knapp Center 17 min walk \- 0.9 miles - Des Moines Community Playhouse 19 min walk \- 1.0 mile - Hoyt Sherman Place 3 min drive \- 1.8 miles ### Getting around - Des Moines International Airport (DSM) 22 min drive ### Restaurants - McDonald's 13 min walk - Drake Diner 14 min walk - Habanero’s 14 min walk - Hugo’s 8 min walk - Caribou Coffee 18 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Spacious 4-bedroom house central to Des Moines near Drake Univ. Fenced yard pet-friendly? ### How much does it cost to stay at Spacious 4-bedroom house central to Des Moines near Drake Univ. Fenced yard? ### Where is Spacious 4-bedroom house central to Des Moines near Drake Univ. Fenced yard located? ## 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 ## 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 7 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.6 Cleanliness ### 9.8 Location ## Reviews ### 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 #### 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 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dan V. 29 Nov 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Loved your place RyanThanks for adding to a wonderful family get together ##### Dan V. Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025 ### 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 #### Laurinda H. 19 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### What a Gem! Lovely property with a nice back yard and a great front porch. Beds are comfortable and owners are responsive. Kitchen is well set up with new appliances. We used all four bedrooms and the sofa bed in the game room - all were great. Highly recommended - will hopefully visit again next time we're in Des Moines. ##### Laurinda H. Stayed 1 night in Jul 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 ### 8/10 Good #### Mike P. 23 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy ##### Mike P. 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