Title: “The Olive House” Peaceful and Charming Home Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=120104389&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # “The Olive House” Peaceful and Charming Home Holiday home in Des Moines with kitchen ## Photo gallery for “The Olive House” Peaceful and Charming Home ![Microwave, oven, stovetop, dishwasher - “The Olive House” Peaceful and Charming Home (Des Moines)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/121000000/120110000/120104400/120104389/b91c30a6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, WiFi, bed sheets - “The Olive House” Peaceful and Charming Home (Des Moines)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/121000000/120110000/120104400/120104389/17365b18.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Microwave, oven, stovetop, dishwasher - “The Olive House” Peaceful and Charming Home (Des Moines)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/121000000/120110000/120104400/120104389/d1d92e5b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - “The Olive House” Peaceful and Charming Home (Des Moines)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/121000000/120110000/120104400/120104389/c08a5849.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - “The Olive House” Peaceful and Charming Home (Des Moines)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/121000000/120110000/120104400/120104389/15d7f40c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies “The Olive House” Peaceful and Charming Home provides laundry facilities and more. Stay connected with in-room WiFi. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroom ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Pet-friendly - Air-conditioning - Parking available ## 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 Olive House” Peaceful and Charming Home Welcome to our classic yet stunning home away from home. Upon entering our cozy and newly renovated abode, you'll find a clean, bright, well decorated home with many great amenities where you can kick back, relax and enjoy your stay. Walking in you'll be greeted by handsome finishes and delightful decorations. The whole home is newly renovated, clean as a whistle and ready to induce relaxation. Everything is on one level and like nothing else you will see in the Des Moines area. We know you’ll love it as much as we do! The large living room is a great place to kick your feet up and has ample space to spread out and relax. It has a 65" Samsung Smart TV with an extremely comfortable sectional couch and swivel barrel chair. Enjoy getting ready in the beautiful, fully lit bathroom. The spacious tiled shower will leave you feeling clean and refreshed. The swanky kitchen area has soft close cabinets that house all the kitchen utensils you will need to enjoy a delightful meal in. Seating for 4 is located at our large round marble table. The kitchen has all Whirlpool and Frigidaire appliances, a 30" electric stove, fridge, oven and microwave. There are two bedrooms with very comfortable Queen-sized beds in each room. The master bedroom has a 55" Samsung Smart TV, a large closet with laundry conveniently located. Stretch out and get a good night’s sleep in one of these homey rooms. Our home is in a perfect centralized location for any traveler and visitor. We are conveniently located off I-80 and I-235\. Since we are off I-80 there is some interstate noise. There is a small fan in each bedroom which covers up any interstate noise you may hear. Whether you are passing through or staying awhile, you'll be able to get anywhere in Des Moines and the surrounding area within 10 - 25 minutes. We are 5 minutes from the Prairie Trail District where you will find lots of great dining and entertainment options. And only 10 minutes to downtown Des Moines. We hope you enjoy your stay! \*\*\*PET FEE IS $125\*\*\* ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Wheelchair-accessible parking available ### Kitchen - Dishwasher - Hob - Microwave - Oven ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Entertainment - TV ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - Up to 23 kg per pet ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - 6 accessible parking spaces - No lift - Wheelchair-accessible parking - Wheelchair-accessible path of travel - Smoke-free property ### 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) - Fire extinguisher ## Similar properties ![Smart TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117630000/117620500/117620434/e5b65d4b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Cozy Holiday Retreat near DesMoines-Perfect for Holiday Stays Urbandale - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Pet-friendly 10 Exceptional 3 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-25&endDate=2026-01-26&selected=117620434&PinnedHotelID=117620434&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113010000/113000500/113000438/e5f15c91.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Modern 3BR Getaway-Stylish, Ames Ames - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Pet-friendly 10 Exceptional 12 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-25&endDate=2026-01-26&selected=113000438&PinnedHotelID=113000438&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/65000000/64600000/64598000/64597968/2ca41250.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Beautiful Vibe and Cozy for 6 Marquisville - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Pet-friendly 8.6 Excellent 15 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-25&endDate=2026-01-26&selected=64597968&PinnedHotelID=64597968&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112930000/112926300/112926214/cc8d85eb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Modern Getaway - Entire house in Des Moines Des Moines - Kitchen - Washing machine - Air-conditioning - Parking available [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-25&endDate=2026-01-26&selected=112926214&PinnedHotelID=112926214&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74040000/74037700/74037613/651c058d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### New 3 Bedroom House with attached Garage Parking Grimes - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Free Wi-Fi 8.8 Excellent 28 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-25&endDate=2026-01-26&selected=74037613&PinnedHotelID=74037613&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/124000000/123240000/123236200/123236101/6e37e0c9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Half-Mi to High Trestle Trail! 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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 On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited 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 Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher 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 ### 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¢er=41.650043,-93.60779&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:%7Bsf%7DFtwizP%3FU%3FU%40S%3FS%40U%40S%3FSBU%40S%40U%40SBSBSBUBS%40SDSBSDSBSDSDQDSDSDQFSDQFSDQFQFQHQFQFQHOFQHQFMHQHOJOHOHOHMJOHMJMJMJMJMJMJKJMJKLKJKLKLKJILILKLGLKJGNILGLGLGNGLGLENELENGLENCNCLCNELCPCLANCN%3FLCNAN%3FN%3FN%3FNAN%40L%3FN%3FN%3FN%40NBN%3FLBN%40NBNBLDNBLBNBNDLFNDLDLDNFLFLFLFNFLHLFLJLFJJLHLHLJJJLJJJJJLLJJHLLLJLHLJLHLJNJLHNHNHNHNHPHLFRHNFNHPFPFPFPFPDPFRFPDRFPDRDRBPDRDRBRDRBRBRBRBTBR%40R%40RBT%40R%40T%40R%40R%3FT%40R%3FR%3FT%3FT%3FR%3FT%3FRAT%3FRARATATARCRARATCRCRCRCRCTERCRERERCPERERGPERGPGPEPGPGRGPGNIPGPINGPININIPILIPILKNKLILKNILKLMLIJKLMJKLKJMJKHMJMJMHKHMHMHMHMFOFMHMDMFOFMFMDODMDODOBMDOBMBODO%40OBM%40O%40O%40O%40O%3FO%40M%3FO%40OAO%3FOAO%3FOAMAOAOAMCQAMEOCMCOEOCMEOEMEOEMGMGOGMEMIMGOGKIMIMIMIMIKKMKMIKKMKKMKKKMKKKMKMKMKOIMKMIOIMIQKMIQIOGOIOGQIQGQGOIQGSGQEQGQEQGSEQESESEQESCSESCSEUASCSCSCSCUASASASCU%3FUASAS%3FUAS%3FU%3FS&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=n5hd3nbf4_Wz6EEZKD8tQeZ8jKE=) Des Moines, IA #### What's nearby - Margo Frankel Woods State Park \- 3 min drive \- 1.5 miles - Outlets of Des Moines \- 5 min drive \- 6.3 miles - Des Moines Area Community College \- 6 min drive \- 5.2 miles - Adventureland \- 7 min drive \- 7.5 miles - Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino \- 7 min drive \- 7.8 miles #### Getting around - Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 30 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Scooter’s Coffee - ‬4 min drive - ‪Wendy's - ‬5 min drive - ‪Smokey D's BBQ - ‬11 min walk - ‪Casey's General Store - ‬13 min walk - ‪Pueblo Viejo - ‬4 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is “The Olive House” Peaceful and Charming Home pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at “The Olive House” Peaceful and Charming Home? ### What time is check-in at “The Olive House” Peaceful and Charming Home? ### What time is check-out at “The Olive House” Peaceful and Charming Home? ### Where is “The Olive House” Peaceful and Charming Home located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## “The Olive House” Peaceful and Charming Home 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 4 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 9.6 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sara S. 6 Dec 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Jason was a wonderful host! Friendly and responsive. Even being close to the interstate, it was quiet. Would love to stay again! ##### Sara S. Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Melissa W. 31 Dec 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Very clean. Wonderful bathroom and shower. ##### Melissa W. Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Andrea A. 18 Oct 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy What a beautiful spacious home! Very clean and had everything we needed! Our Hazel girl (pet) loved running in the back yard. Jason (Host) checked in on us to make sure we were having an enjoyable stay-he was so very kind! I couldn’t have asked for a better experience! Will definitely be checking availability when we come back to the area! ##### Andrea A. Stayed 12 nights in Oct 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jim S. 26 Dec 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Clean and New. Comfortable. Close to everything we wanted to do. Responsive host. We would stay again for sure! ##### Jim S. Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025 ---