Title: "The Hay Loft" - Hot Tub - Game Room - Fire Pit - Office - Family FUN 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 Hay Loft" - Hot Tub - Game Room - Fire Pit - Office - Family FUN ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105720000/105710300/105710269/6ebb755f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![5 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel cot](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105720000/105710300/105710269/d29762c4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105720000/105710300/105710269/43d12f6c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105720000/105710300/105710269/6bf6dc03.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105720000/105710300/105710269/da160c88.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location In the heart of Downtown Des Moines, The Hay Loft offers a spacious retreat for your large group. Unwind in the hot tub or cozy up by the fire-pit, and enjoy a fully stocked kitchen with smart TVs in every room. Fiber internet/WiFi keeps you connected while three exterior cameras provide added security. 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 142100 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Washer - Hot tub - Kitchen - Parking available - Gym £321 includes taxes & fees 9 Oct - 10 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. ### "The Hay Loft" - Hot Tub - Game Room - Fire Pit - Office - Family FUN Centrally located to Downtown Des Moines, sits our fully remodeled, 5 bedroom, 2 bath home that can sleep 14 guests. The Hay Loft offers privacy for your large group, yet it's also close to everything that Des Moines has to offer! Our amenities include: spacious hot tub, fire-pit, grill, office space and a fully stocked kitchen. Fiber internet/WiFi + smart TVs in every room. Just a couple of blocks from Drake College, and within three miles of the Iowa Event Center and Wells Fargo Arena. Our home is equipped with three (3) exterior cameras. This is for security only, we DO NOT monitor gathering spaces. #1: Located at the front deck, facing the door/street. #2: On the N side of the home, facing the street. #3: On the back of the home, facing the driveway. For your stay, we provide a starter kit for essentials and toiletries: \- Shampoo/conditioner/body wash dispensers in each shower \- First couple days supply of coffee/k cups \- First few loads of dishwasher and clothes washer detergent pods PLEASE NOTE: After requesting your reservation, you will receive a notification to complete our Rental Agreement, confirming the terms and conditions of your stay at The Hay Loft - which you will be able to execute digitally. Kitchen: Cooking utensils, salt/pepper/cooking spray, baking dishes, pots and pans, crock pot, toaster, blender, Keurig and a coffee maker (with coffee packs, teabags, creamer and sweetener to get you started). Dining: Custom table with seating for 12 people (plus additional chairs if needed). Highchair available in the bedroom closet. Living Room/Game Room: There is a large sectional, queen sleeper sofa, and a futon. The room has two, 65in smart Roku TVs and a Nintendo Wii Bedrooms: There are five (5) bedrooms total. Three (3) are upstairs and two (2) downstairs. Two of the rooms have king beds, the others have queens. Every bedroom has a Roku smart TV. Bathrooms: There are two (2) full bathrooms. Each bathroom has a tub/shower. One bathroom is upstairs and one downstairs. Backyard: Large, privacy fenced yard. There is a grill, hot tub, fire pit, carpet ball game, outdoor table, and spacious driveway. Laundry: Washer and dryer are included in your stay. 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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 This property uses solar energy 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 If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### 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&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C41.60756%2C-93.64904&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=osPaOgt4t1vwFY9Rsl1tcqxDc8g=) Des Moines, IA #### What's nearby - Drake University - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles - Iowa Events Center - 3 min drive - 2.0 miles - Casey's Center - 4 min drive - 2.2 miles - EMC Expo Center - 4 min drive - 2.2 miles - Hoyt Sherman Place - 4 min drive - 1.8 miles #### Getting around - Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 22 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪McDonald's - ‬15 min walk - ‪Drake Diner - ‬13 min walk - ‪Burger King - ‬13 min walk - ‪Lzaza Indo-Pak Cuisine - ‬6 min walk - ‪Cafe Chai - ‬17 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is "The Hay Loft" - Hot Tub - Game Room - Fire Pit - Office - Family FUN pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much does it cost to stay at "The Hay Loft" - Hot Tub - Game Room - Fire Pit - Office - Family FUN ? > As of 26 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at "The Hay Loft" - Hot Tub - Game Room - Fire Pit - Office - Family FUN on 9 Oct 2025 start from £320.97, 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-The-Hay-Loft-Hot-Tub-Game-Room-Fire-Pit-Office-Family-FUN.h105710269.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices. ### What time is check-in at "The Hay Loft" - Hot Tub - Game Room - Fire Pit - Office - Family FUN ? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at "The Hay Loft" - Hot Tub - Game Room - Fire Pit - Office - Family FUN ? > Checkout is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is "The Hay Loft" - Hot Tub - Game Room - Fire Pit - Office - Family FUN located? > Located in the centre of Des Moines, this family-friendly holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Drake University and Knapp Center. Hoyt Sherman Place and The Wallace Centers of Iowa: Wallace House 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 Hay Loft" - Hot Tub - Game Room - Fire Pit - Office - Family FUN 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 Cleanliness ### 9.4 Location 10 - Excellent 11 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Miranda V. 31 May 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nice place to stay The property was very nice. Great place for a group of people. Enjoyed the fire pit. ##### Miranda V. Stayed 1 night in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Malinda S. 16 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Awesome place to stay. We enjoyed our stay here. It was super clean and the lay out was perfect. We would definitely stay here again. ##### Malinda S. Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kim R. 24 Oct 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cousin/Aunt trip We recently stayed at the Hay Loft on a cousins/Aunt trip. It was a wonderful place to stay. Very clean, fun and enjoyed it very much. ##### Kim R. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Anne R. 11 May 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Clean, Great Beds, Good Amenities We enjoyed our stay! Number of bedrooms and all beds Q/K make this a great house for privacy and sleeping. Plenty of dishes, huge dining table with plenty of seating. Everything feels new. Hot tub was clean and enjoyable. Can’t think of a single thing to be improved. ##### Anne R. Stayed 2 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tom I. 29 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect place for our trip back to Drake University As an alum of Drake University I planned a trip back for the Drake Relays with some friends. The place was perfect. Great location near campus. Lots of parking, plenty of room in the house and nice outdoor spaces. We had a great time and my guests complimented the place. Very clean, lots of amenities. Terrific ! ##### Tom I. Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nicole M. 14 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect The house was clean and very beautiful. Had so many room and a big living space. We enjoyed it very much. Everything was perfect! ##### Nicole M. Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### kathy R. 9 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy #### Sisters trip Very enjoyable stay for five 60-72 year old sisters. Extremely clean and a bedroom for each of us! Clean and plenty of linens in each bathroom. We enjoyed the fire ring and hot tub and taught the sisters carpet pool which was fun to see as I have enjoyed it in campgrounds we’ve stayed in. Nice to be able to cook breakfast as all necessary kitchen items were available in the cabinets. Good central location to all venues we were interested in visiting. Would recommend to others highly. ##### kathy R. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ashlyn A. 15 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Highly recommend!!! This property was beautiful and very clean! Plenty of things to do outside and inside! We would stay here again😊 ##### Ashlyn A. Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Allison W. 12 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Loft The beds are extremely comfortable ##### Allison W. 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