Title: The Capitol House-East Village/Downtown, King Bed 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 # The Capitol House-East Village/Downtown, King Bed Riverside holiday home with kitchen and patio ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83260000/83257000/83256916/ac53b120.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel cot](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83260000/83257000/83256916/88ee0a63.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83260000/83257000/83256916/525c8ee8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83260000/83257000/83256916/13e51557.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, computer monitors](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83260000/83257000/83256916/2e68a088.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Located on the Southern edge of East Village, The Capitol House is within walking distance to downtown Des Moines’ top spots. Enjoy a view of the Capitol Building from the front yard or cross the street to enjoy Disc golf course, park and splash pad with your kids or furry family members. 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10 ## Popular amenities - - Pet-friendly - Dryer - Barbecue grill - Washer - Kitchen ## 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 Capitol House-East Village/Downtown, King Bed Located on the Southern edge of East Village, The Capitol House is walking distance or quick drive to everything downtown Des Moines has to offer! You can pick up the river path at the end of our block and it’s under a mile to Principle Park, Farmer’s market, East Village shopping and Court Ave food/drinks. Enjoy a view of the Capitol Building from the front yard or cross the street to enjoy the Disc golf course, park and splash pad with your kids or furry family members! All 3 bedrooms and the full bath are located upstairs. The downstairs is spacious with an open kitchen, dining room and living room. The half bath is on the first-level, just off the entry way. Guests have private access to the entire house, including the front yard, driveway and back patio/yard. ## Property amenities ### Pool/Spa - Communal pool ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Hob - Kitchen island - Lobster/crab pot - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1.5 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table ### Entertainment - Games - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Computer monitor - Desk - Desk chair ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - 2 pets total ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board - Meal delivery service ### Location highlights - In the city centre - On a river ### 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) ### General - Garden ## Similar properties ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110120000/110115100/110115051/1f03b269.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Family & Pet-Friendly 2BR Retreat Near Downtown Greater South Side - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 10 Exceptional 11 reviews £193 includes taxes & fees 17 Nov - 18 Nov [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-17&endDate=2025-11-18&selected=110115051&PinnedHotelID=110115051&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 65 reviews £255 includes taxes & fees 17 Nov - 18 Nov [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-17&endDate=2025-11-18&selected=74642636&PinnedHotelID=74642636&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/75000000/74992200/74992186/314a9e1c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Stylish Split Foyer - The Sullivan 4 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms Des Moines - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 9.6 Exceptional 33 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-29&endDate=2025-11-30&selected=74992186&PinnedHotelID=74992186&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91360000/91353700/91353697/bc1ada5a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Cozy & Stylish Single Family Home in Down Town DSM Indianola Hills - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 9.2 Wonderful 23 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-29&endDate=2025-11-30&selected=91353697&PinnedHotelID=91353697&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78450000/78444100/78444031/d133b9c5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Fun, group friendly house close to fair! 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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 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=41.579376,-93.604866&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:ezx%7CFleizP%3FU%3FS%3FU%40S%40U%3FS%40U%40S%40SBU%40SBUBQ%40UBSBSDSBSBSDSDSBSFQDSDSDQFSFQDQFQFQFQHQFOFQHQFOHOHQHMHQHOJMHOJMHOJMJMJMJKHMLMJKJKLMJKLKJILILKLIJILILILGNILGLELGNGLGNELELENENCLENCNCLCNCNCLAPALANANAN%3FLAN%3FN%3FN%40N%3FN%40N%40L%40N%40N%40NBNBLBNBNBLDNBLDNDLDNDLFLFNFLDLFLHNFLHJHLHLHLJJHLHLJJJLLJJJJJLJLJJJLJLJLHNJLHNJLHNHPHLHPFNHNHPFPFNHPFPFPFPDPFPDRFPDRDRDPDRDRBRDRBRDRBR%40RBTBPBT%40R%40TBR%40R%40T%3FR%40T%3FR%40T%3FR%3FT%3FR%3FRAT%3FTAR%3FRATARCRATARCTCRCRARCRERCRERCREREREREPERGPERGPEPGPGPGPIPGNGPIPINGPININININKLINKNILKLKLKLKLKJKLKJKLMJKJMJMHKJMHMHMHKHMHOFMHMFMDOFMFMFODMDODMDOBMDOBOBMDO%40OBO%40O%40M%40O%40O%40O%3FO%40O%3FO%3FMAO%3FOAOAMAQAMAOCOAMEOCOCMEOCOEMEMEOEMGOGMGMEMGOIMGMIMIKIMIMIMKKIMKKKMKKMKKMMIKKMKMKMKMIMKOIOKMIOIOIOIOIQGOIQGQGOIQGQGQGQEQGQGSEQESEQGSCSESESCSCSESCSCSASCSCUASCUASASAU%3FSASAU%3FU%3FS%3FS&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=3MvYVhSgcm3TS-rD5FR7dQj2qzw=) Des Moines, IA #### What's nearby - Wooly's - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile - Iowa State Capitol Building - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles - Des Moines Civic Center - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles - Principal Park - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles - Iowa Events Center - 3 min drive - 1.8 miles #### Getting around - Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 26 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Burger King - ‬19 min walk - ‪Scornovaccas Pizza - ‬17 min walk - ‪Lucas State Office Building - ‬3 min drive - ‪Mullets Restaurant - ‬2 min drive - ‪Twisted Vine Brewery - ‬2 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The Capitol House-East Village/Downtown, King Bed pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total). ### How much is parking at The Capitol House-East Village/Downtown, King Bed? > On-site parking is available at the property. ### What time is check-in at The Capitol House-East Village/Downtown, King Bed? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at The Capitol House-East Village/Downtown, King Bed? > Checkout is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is The Capitol House-East Village/Downtown, King Bed located? > This family-friendly Des Moines holiday home is located on a river, within 2 mi (3 km) of State Historical Museum of Iowa, Science Center of Iowa and Des Moines' Downtown Farmers' Market. Wooly's and World Food Prize Hall of Laureates 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 ## The Capitol House-East Village/Downtown, King Bed Reviews 9.6 ### 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) ### 9.4 Cleanliness ### 8.6 Location ### 8.0 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 19 8 - Good 3 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Brad C. 16 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Close to everything Cozy little place, withing 5-10 mins of everything in Central and southeast side of Des Moines. ##### Brad C. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Anthony J. 21 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy #### We enjoyed our stay! Everything went smoothly and was conveniently placed in relation to downtown. Thank you Cassie! :) ##### Anthony J. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Victoria M. 17 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect retreat We stayed for a week in June. I had a 10 and 12 year old. The splash pad across the street was refreshing. ##### Victoria M. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Wendy S. 14 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Rooms are big and clean, backyard was overgrown and unkept. Ant issue in the kitchen which was communicated. Across the street from a park with a water feature for children and easy access to a running and bike path along the river. Lingering smell of nicotine in the house. ##### Wendy S. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Josey N. 12 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Great communication with the property manager! Very close and easy to get to the fairgrounds and downtown! House was very clean and comfy beds! Park right across the street-pack your frisbees for frisbee golf! ##### Josey N. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### bev g. 14 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy This house is in a perfect location. Beds are really comfortable, the half bath downstairs really convenient. There is huge park across the street that would be perfect for little kids and the trail along the river is only a few hundred feet from the front door. We sat on the patio every morning for coffee, it would have been nice to have cushions on the furniture but there is plenty of seating. neighborhood is really quiet. This is an old house, take that into consideration. If you are looking for a brand new, modern rental this is not it. However, it fit our needs and we would stay again. ##### bev g. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Bridget P. 4 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great experience We took a weekend trip from Kansas City to Des Moines. There were seven adults and a toddler. The Capitol House was perfect. It was clean and there was plenty of room for all of us. The host was readily available if we had any questions. The house had all the basic necessities, plus quite a few extra amenities- such as tvs in each room with streaming services, lots of DVDs, children’s toys and a grill. Plus there were plenty of towels and toilet paper. We loved that there was a splash pad and playground literally across the street. It was perfect for my 3 year old grandniece to burn some energy. The house was super close proximity to downtown, but still located in a quiet neighborhood. 10/10 would recommend. ##### Bridget P. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rebecca R. 11 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nice house We enjoyed the house will definitely come back. We loved all the fun game option for us to play and how you had a good amount of items stocked for us. The backyard was so cute with the little bar would recommend a fire pit wld of made that area. Only issue we had was one of the TV upstairs wasnt working properly so they just watched movies. Will use again for iowa state fair. ##### Rebecca R. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Shelly G. 21 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Good Guys Great place to stay with all the amenities! Pet fr ##### Shelly G. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ruth J. 3 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Weekend in des moines We enjoyed the location… everything was close and easy to get to. The house was spacious and comfortable, easy driveway parking and close access to restaurants, bike trails, and fun things to do. The host was awesome about responding quickly and made checking in and out very easy. The city of Des Moines was a really pleasant surprise for us. Loved seeing so many people outside walking, running, biking, and playing with their families. ##### Ruth J. Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Traci C. 16 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect location We stayed with a larger group with the intention of having privacy of a home and being close to downtown. This was great. Very clean. Host very responsive. Easy check in and check out. Stocked very well. Thank you! ##### Traci C. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tanya D. 28 May 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Relaxing We had a relaxing time while visiting Des Moines for my nieces graduation. Everything flowed very nicely. The location was nice and quiet and the home was very inviting! ##### Tanya D. Stayed 4 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Britney H. 5 Sept 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect Weekend Getaway! We drove up for a baseball game with family and rather all staying in separate hotel rooms we chose to get a house that could accamodate all of us! This house was the perfect fit for us! They even provided toys for our littles { 4, 2, 1, and infant} We truly loved it! Will definitely be visiting again! ##### Britney H. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Heather R. 12 Mar 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Excellent Everything was prefect for what we needed. Host was quick to respond and super friendly! Thank you! ##### Heather R. Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Brenda D. 2 Nov 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Girls concert night Nice clean property in quiet neighborhood- short Uber ride to downtown clubs and wells arena ##### Brenda D. Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lisa H. 11 Oct 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely House House was clean and had everything we needed. The area outside is a bit loud from traffic and the park but it was quite peaceful inside so didn’t bother us. Worked perfectly for what we needed. ##### Lisa H. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Peter E. 19 Sept 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great stay This place was great. Close to downtown and plenty of room inside. Cassandra is a great communicator and check in/out was easy! ##### Peter E. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Maureen T., Sioux Center, IA 5 Sept 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Weekend Getaway Super cute house inside! Our group had 6 adults & and suited us well. Appreciate that there were plenty of towels/washcloths and a portable fan in each bedroom! Much better stay than a hotel room. Thank you!! ##### Maureen T. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dakota K. 28 Aug 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great stay! A nice, clean home that was perfect for a girls night in. Location was great and I appreciated all the small touches (chargers, fans in all the rooms) that made for a great stay. Would stay again! ##### Dakota K. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### Natalie T. 18 May 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy ##### Natalie T. Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### justin w. 14 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy ##### justin w. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tricia 5 Oct 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication ##### Tricia Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023