Title: The Cactus House: A Boho Western Single Family Home Just South of Downtown DSM Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - 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 # The Cactus House: A Boho Western Single Family Home Just South of Downtown DSM Holiday home in Des Moines with kitchen and patio ## Photo gallery for The Cactus House: A Boho Western Single Family Home Just South of Downtown DSM ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - The Cactus House: A Boho Western Single Family Home Just South of Downtown DSM (Des Moines)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101330000/101323900/101323879/f2ecfd39.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - The Cactus House: A Boho Western Single Family Home Just South of Downtown DSM (Des Moines)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101330000/101323900/101323879/b703630e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV - The Cactus House: A Boho Western Single Family Home Just South of Downtown DSM (Des Moines)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101330000/101323900/101323879/18f1371b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi - The Cactus House: A Boho Western Single Family Home Just South of Downtown DSM (Des Moines)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101330000/101323900/101323879/ccb5c08e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior detail - The Cactus House: A Boho Western Single Family Home Just South of Downtown DSM (Des Moines)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101330000/101323900/101323879/776aec56.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Welcome to The Cactus House, a boho-western single-family home south of downtown Des Moines. With memory foam beds, duvet/covers and multiple pillow options in each bedroom, this house is designed for comfort. A huge backyard off the large back deck invites relaxation while an updated full bath and fully-equipped kitchen with coffee and tea provide all you need. ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4 ## Popular amenities - Hot tub - Kitchen - Parking available - Dryer - Washer - Air conditioning ## 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. ### The Cactus House: A Boho Western Single Family Home Just South of Downtown DSM Welcome to The Cactus House, a boho-western single-family home just south of downtown. Each bedroom has a memory foam bed, duvet/covers, multiple pillow options. Work-from-home space in bedroom 1 and private in-home laundry room. Huge backyard off the large back deck. Single car garage and long driveway. Residential side street off SW 9th for easy access to downtown Des Moines, the zoo, the airport, and other local attractions. Internet is 984 mbps We have tried to think of everything you could need while staying at our place! We are frequently short-term rental travelers ourselves and have included all of the best details from our years of traveling and years of hosting others! Bedrooms with large closets to hold enough for those who overpack the most! Luggage carriers as well to hold your bags. 12-inch Memory Foam mattresses with 3-inch memory foam toppers and blackout curtains in rooms for a comfortable stay. Duvet covers, extra pillows and blankets will make for a great night's sleep! Updated full bath with travel toiletries and other extras in case you forgot yours! The kitchen has all of the basics for a quick stay or a long-term stay! Coffee (both decaf and regular) and tea are provided with cream and sugar to start your days off right! We include things others may overlook like a toaster, crockpot, lots of cooking utensils, a tea kettle, hand mixer, seasonings, a blender, and so much more! We would love for you to stay with us at the Cactus House. Please reach out with any questions you may have and we are happy to answer. Des Moines is a great city and we have a lot of food suggestions! You have complete access to the entire home, garage, and backyard. The backyard space is the length of two lots and is all part of the house. The driveway is quite long and could accommodate multiple vehicles. You may also park on the street in front of the property, but please follow all city parking rules. Both the front and back doors have smart keypads on them for which codes will be provided. Other things to note \-- In-unit laundry with pods/dryer sheets included! \-- Dish Washer included \-- Portable Fans included in the bedroom closets \-- Office desk in the king bedroom \-- Front/Rear Door Exterior Ring Security Cameras \-- Access to Nest Thermostat so you can set your desired temp (or ask us to do it from the app!) ## Property amenities ### Pool/Spa - Hot tub ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ## Similar properties ![Outdoor spa tub](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89540000/89538300/89538293/a962abef.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The CORN CRIB: Spa - Game Room - BBQ - Office - DOWNTOWN - Sleeps 14 Drake - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 10 Exceptional 22 reviews £294 includes taxes & fees 14 Dec - 15 Dec [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-14&endDate=2025-12-15&selected=89538293&PinnedHotelID=89538293&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103410000/103403800/103403797/fca7737d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Sleepover: Rare 1BD/1BA - Downtown Des Moines Downtown Des Moines - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 8.0 Very good 2 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-25&endDate=2025-12-26&selected=103403797&PinnedHotelID=103403797&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 66 reviews £248 includes taxes & fees 11 Jan - 12 Jan 2026 [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-11&endDate=2026-01-12&selected=74642636&PinnedHotelID=74642636&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96150000/96148400/96148381/1476303c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Cozy Waterbury VRBO next to Willow on Grand Events Center and Val Air Ballroom Waterbury - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 9.6 Exceptional 24 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-25&endDate=2025-12-26&selected=96148381&PinnedHotelID=96148381&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Free daily buffet breakfast ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1840000/1836200/1836184/2af2a76d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Drury Inn & Suites West Des Moines West Des Moines - Pool - Hot tub - Breakfast included - Pet-friendly 9.4 Exceptional 1,002 reviews £84 includes taxes & fees 16 Dec - 17 Dec [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-16&endDate=2025-12-17&selected=1836184&PinnedHotelID=1836184&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM Minimum check-in age - 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 11:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### 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 On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has not indicated whether 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 ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=41.546635,-93.6198&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:qmr%7CFvblzP%3FU%3FS%40U%3FS%40U%40S%3FU%40SBS%40U%40SBSBSBS%40UBSDSBSDSBSDSDQDSDSDQFSDQFSDQFQFOFSHQFOFQHQHOFOHOHOHQHMJOHOJMHMJOJMJMJKJMJKJMJKLKJMLILKJILKLILIJGLKNGLGLILENGLGLENGLENELCNELENCNCLCNCNANANCLAN%3FNANAN%3FN%3FN%3FL%3FN%40N%40N%3FN%40NBL%40N%40NBLBNBNBLDNDNBLDLDNFLDNFLFLDLHNHLDLJLFJHLHLJLHJJLHJLLJJJLLJJHLJJLLHLJNHLJLHNJNHNHNHNHNHNFNHPFPFNHPFRFNFPDPFRFPDRDPDRFRBPDRDRBRBRDRBRBTBR%40RBR%40RBT%40R%40R%40T%3FR%40T%40R%3FT%3FR%3FT%3FR%3FR%3FTATAR%3FRATATAPCTARCTARCRCRCRERCRCRERERCRGREPEREPGPGREPGPGPGPIPGNGPIPGNIPILIPILIPKLINKNIJKNILMLKLILKJMLKJMJKJMHKJMJMHMHKHMFMJMFOFMHMFMDOFMDOFMDMDOBOFMBOBOBMBOBOBM%3FOBO%40O%40O%3FO%40M%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FOAO%3FOAMAOCO%3FOCOCMCOCOCMCOGMCOEMEOGMEMGOEMGMIMGOGMKKGMIMIMIKKMKMIKKMKKKKMKKKMKMKMKMKOIKKOIOKMIOIOIQIMGQIOIQGQGOIQGQGQGQEQGSEQGQESEQESESESCSESCSESCSASCSCSCUASAUCQAU%3FUASAS%3FUAU%3FS%3FS&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=eod6BYpOFCpFu8L6RgHTe4Ufufw=) Des Moines, IA #### What's nearby - Air Lanes Bowling Center \- 3 min drive \- 1.8 miles - Iowa Events Center \- 6 min drive \- 3.5 miles - Casey's Center \- 6 min drive \- 3.5 miles - Iowa State Fairgrounds \- 13 min drive \- 7.7 miles - Jordan Creek Town Center \- 16 min drive \- 14.9 miles #### Getting around - Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 15 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Casey's - ‬17 min walk - ‪Papa John's Pizza - ‬5 min walk - ‪Dairy Queen - ‬16 min walk - ‪The Green Olive - ‬3 min drive - ‪KFC - ‬11 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The Cactus House: A Boho Western Single Family Home Just South of Downtown DSM pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at The Cactus House: A Boho Western Single Family Home Just South of Downtown DSM? ### What time is check-in at The Cactus House: A Boho Western Single Family Home Just South of Downtown DSM? ### What time is check-out at The Cactus House: A Boho Western Single Family Home Just South of Downtown DSM? ### Where is The Cactus House: A Boho Western Single Family Home Just South of Downtown DSM located? ## Have a question? 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