In the heart of Des Moines, this charming four-bedroom home is nestled in a classic neighborhood. With modern furnishings and plenty of parking, it's perfect for up to 10 guests. Enjoy a comfortable stay with amenities like two living areas, smart TVs in each bedroom and kitchen appliances.
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9.49.4 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free Wi-Fi
Air-conditioning
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About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Cozy 4br Home - Close To Downtown!
Welcome home! This four-bedroom two-bath single-family home is nestled in a classic neighborhood in the heart of Des Moines!
> 4 Bedrooms & 2 bathrooms > Pool table in basement living area > Located less than 10 minutes to downtown & fairgrounds > 1gb internet > Deck w/ BBQ grill > Pets welcome (with fee) > 3 queen and 2 full beds > Large driveway & street parking > Roku Smart TV`s in ALL rooms > Safe neighborhood > Nice sized backyard (90% fenced) > Close to grocery store and places to eat
This 1,500 square-foot traditional-style home is well-appointed with modern furnishings, and includes all the amenities you’ll need for a comfortable stay. Close to Downtown, Iowa State Fair Grounds, Restaurants and more! The home is a split foyer with two small staircases at the front entrance that lead you upstairs or downstairs. Both levels are fully finished.
The upstairs:
Living room with sectional sofa, 55 inch smart TV, dining table and kitchen which is fully stocked with appliances, utensils, pots, pans etc. Everything needed for a feast! The kitchen also has direct access to a beautiful deck with patio furniture & propane BBQ Grill. The master bathroom is located by the master bedroom and has a single vanity with a full shower and tub.
Bedroom 1: Queen bed w/ smart tv
Bedroom 2: Full over Queen bunk bed with smart TV (280lb capacity on top bunk)
Bedroom 3: Queen bed with smart TV
The basement:
To the right you have a second living area with another 55 inch smart TV, sectional couch and pool table. To the left is the laundry room, 2nd bath (3/4 bath) with a shower.
Bedroom 4: Full bed with a smart TV
Sleeping arrangements: Master w/ queen - 2 people 2nd bedroom w/ Full XL over Queen - 4 people 3rd bedroom w/ queen - 2 people 4th bedroom w/ full - 2 people *optional* couch with room for 1 to sleep
**Pet Policy** Dogs are welcome, but they must be included in your reservation at the time of booking. To add a pet, put the number of pets in the search option next to where you select the number of guests. The pet fee will be automatically applied to your reservation when included this way. Please note, if an unregistered or unpaid pet is brought to the property, the fee will be doubled.
Guest will access the space using a smart lock. Details for entry will be sent to the guest the day of their booking at 11am
Nestled in Des Moines Southside this home is located on a charming block with friendly neighbors in a convenient location!
This property is just 12 minutes from the airport and Gray’s Lake for fishing, swimming, kayaking and enjoying the trails. Within 10 minutes are The Iowa State Fair Grounds, Downtown, East Village, Wells Fargo Area, the Science Center of Iowa, Blank Park Zoo, Iowa Cubs Principal Ballpark, Walmart, Target, grocery stores, bars, restaurants and charming local stores
Parking for 2 or 3 cars is available in the driveway and free parking is available on the street in front of the home. Just a few blocks from the main hub of SE 14 which can take you downtown or to interstate I-235
** ADDITIONAL FEES ** $15 per guest per night after 6 guests $150 pet fee (Taxes and platform fees are added automatically on top of our fees)
By booking you authorize penalty fees for smoking, parties, unauthorized pets/guests etc to be charged if discovered. Please read house rules for full details on penalty fees.
The property has a ring doorbell for guests safety that record audio and video 24/7 at the front door. By booking, you agree to all of the house rules listed below:
1. Smoking and drug use are not allowed inside the home. This includes vapes, weed, or other illegal substances. There is a $1000 fine if discovered.
2. Unruly Parties are not allowed in this property, including loud music. There is a fee of $1000 if more guests than stated are brought to the property or because of excessive noise after the first warning/ neighbor complaints. Quiet Hours: 10:00pm - 8am.
3. There is a $50 fee per guest per night for undeclared guests.
4. If an excessive mess is discovered after your stay, you will be charged accordingly on top of the standard cleaning fee.
5. A lost, missing, or damaged key or fob (if property uses keys/fobs) has a replacement cost of $75 each
6. Check-Out Policy - Standard check-out time is 10:00 AM. Late check-out is not guaranteed and may only be available if there are no same-day bookings or scheduling conflicts with our cleaning team. If you`d like to request a late check-out, please inquire the day before departure. Requests made earlier will not receive a confirmed answer until that time. A fee may apply for a late check-out.
7. Check-In Policy - Standard check-in time is 4:00 PM. Early check-in is not guaranteed and depends on same-day turnover and cleaning schedules. If you`d like to request early check-in, please reach out on the day of arrival. We are unable to confirm early check-in prior to that day. A fee may apply for early check-in.
8. Everything in the home is inventoried. We will charge for any missing or damaged items.
9. Any cleaning issues must be reported within a reasonable time of check-in so that we can help resolve any issues you may have.
10. We do not allow packages/mail to be sent to the address you’re staying at. You may deliver to a local FedEx/UPS. We cannot help you to retrieve delivered mail.
11. You are booking with a valid government-issued ID and are not engaging in fraud or identity theft.
12. There is 1 security camera pointing at the door entrance. Blocking or disconnecting this device will lead to immediate termination of your stay with no refund.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Car not required
Parking on site
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Hob
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
4 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
2 bathrooms
Hair dryer
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Separate dining area
Entertainment
Smart TV
Outdoor areas
Balcony
Barbecue grill
Garden
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
Pet friendly
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
Near a health/beauty spa
Near a zoo
Near an outlet shopping centre
Things to do
Billiards/pool table
Water park
Theme park nearby
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
General
Garden
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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
Rules
By booking, you agree to all of the house rules listed below:
1. Smoking and drug use are not allowed inside the home. This includes vapes, weed, or
Pets
Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
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 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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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
A car is not required for transport to and from this property
About the area
Located in Des Moines, this holiday home is near theme parks. 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. Science Center of Iowa and Des Moines Civic Center are also worth visiting. Visit our Des Moines travel guide
Is Cozy 4br Home - Close To Downtown! pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Cozy 4br Home - Close To Downtown!?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Cozy 4br Home - Close To Downtown!?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Cozy 4br Home - Close To Downtown!?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Cozy 4br Home - Close To Downtown! located?
Situated in Des Moines, this holiday home is 1.9 mi (3 km) from Easter Lake Park and within 6 miles (10 km) of Principal Park and Southridge Mall. Science Center of Iowa and Des Moines' Downtown Farmers' Market are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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Cozy 4br Home - Close To Downtown! Reviews
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Our family stayed here for the weekend for a Drake football game. It is a great location. It if a very comfortable home and had everything that we needed to cook our meals for the weekend. We would absolutely stay here again in the future.
Enjoyed a two night stay at this property. Comfortable beds, clean rooms. Nice space to play board games, watch movies, shoot pool and visit. Property manager was attentive.
We just needed a place to stay for a family funeral north of Des Moines. This place was located close to all the things we needed for our trip. A couple of things were missing, but our host quickly supplied those things. It was a very pleasant stay and would recommend to others!
Dan, our host, thought of absokutely everything we would need home from home. The house is beautifully decorated with THE most confortable beds.
This is our go to home whenever we come to Des Moines and I cannot recommend the property more highly
The location
Was great.The only minor complaint I would have were the beds are overly firm, Or if the outside patio furniture had cushions! Otherwise the location was great.The property owner was amazing
Our party of 8 had a great trip for Junior Olympics!
The space was very clean, organized, and well equipped with everything we needed
We had plenty of room for 5 adults a couple of very tall teens.
Dan, the host was awesome! Very accommodating, easy to reach and helpful.
The location was perfect as we were only a 10 minute drive from the YMCA and never experienced any issues with traffic or congested areas.
Our group made great memories on this trip and will defiantly return for the next event!
Inside the house was nice and clean but the outside could use a little work. There was trash in the backyard which was taken care of by the owner once he was made aware of it. Also I found a pile of dog droppings mixed in the cedar chips which is not inviting. But it did have a working washer and dry plus plenty of room for my family. Plus we found wonderful frozen custard near by.
Overall stay was good! What we first walked into though was…not good. The house was a complete mess with dirty laundry and wet towels laying around, plugged sink and dirty dishes. Reached out to owner who sent cleaner over but we had arrived and then had to leave for a couple hours for the cleaners to come and clean the whole house. Communicating was good and it was taken care of but a little frustrating to first walk into and then have to leave right away. Otherwise things were pretty good
Seth D.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified
8/10 Good
Judy F.
16 Sept 2024
Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Des Moines Weekend
Overall it was a good experience. Upon our arrival we found: air conditioning was turned on with 2 windows open, dirty towels in the laundry room, only one coffee pod left, dirty dishes in the dishwasher, supply closet door was open and unlocked, no kitchen towels. The entry code supplied did not work, but the property manager rectified that situation. It was nice for our family gathering, but the patio furniture was dirty and the yard was not optimal for kids to play in .
The house was fantastic! We had five people and were in town for a wedding. This house perfectly suited our needs. The kitchen was well-stocked, and the bathrooms had plenty of towels. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would definitely book again!
The house was great. We had 9 people, which was the perfect fit. The kitchen is stocked, the bathrooms had plenty of towels, and the living rooms were clean. Enjoyed our time!
Property was very clean, neighborhood was quiet and the property was exactly as represented. We enjoyed the pool table in the basement and the closeness to grocery shopping. Would definitely stay here again.
The host was really responsive and kind before and throughout the stay. It was my first time using this platform and was greeted with nothing but professionalism and kindness. I would definitely choose them again. Great house for groups!
Our host was great, very responsive to questions and communication. House was what we expected. We didn’t know anything about the area and it seems like it’s in transition but the street the house is on is nice. Would stay here again, it met our needs perfectly.
The property is really nice. The only downside is parking if you have multiple vehicles. The street is very narrow. Otherwise it was perfect for the weekend that we stayed!
Property as listed in description - easy vrbo renter to work with.
Grocery store within walking distance, restaurants all within a 15-20 minute drive.
Close to downtown for events at Hyvee Hall and Fargo Arena.
Comfortably fit 10 in this space sleeping and relaxing space to sprawl out.
Our children are now scattered from Lincoln NE to Iowa City IA so we decided to meet in a somewhat central location to celebrate the holidays. This home is nicely kept. Has 4 beds plus 2 large sectionals. The owner was very responsive.