Title: Walnut Place a Charming Home in Historic Valley Junction area of West Des Moines Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=33489465&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Walnut Place a Charming Home in Historic Valley Junction area of West Des Moines Family-friendly holiday home in West Des Moines with a fitness centre ## Photo gallery for Walnut Place a Charming Home in Historic Valley Junction area of West Des Moines ![Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books - Walnut Place a Charming Home in Historic Valley Junction area of West Des Moines (West Des Moines)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33490000/33489500/33489465/d8aa55e8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining - Walnut Place a Charming Home in Historic Valley Junction area of West Des Moines (West Des Moines)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33490000/33489500/33489465/08adef4b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![4 bedrooms, memory-foam beds, desk, iron/ironing board - Walnut Place a Charming Home in Historic Valley Junction area of West Des Moines (West Des Moines)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33490000/33489500/33489465/790058a4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Walnut Place a Charming Home in Historic Valley Junction area of West Des Moines (West Des Moines)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33490000/33489500/33489465/05d0fcdc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books - Walnut Place a Charming Home in Historic Valley Junction area of West Des Moines (West Des Moines)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33490000/33489500/33489465/ead088aa.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies In a charming neighborhood near Historic Valley Junction, this 4-bedroom home offers ample space for relaxation and entertainment. Enjoy the shaded patio area, fully equipped kitchen, and comfortable bedrooms with queen-size beds. With three full bathrooms and a washer/dryer on site, convenience meets charm in this beautifully furnished retreat. ## Reviews 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 202240 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Free Wi-Fi - Gym ## 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. ### Walnut Place a Charming Home in Historic Valley Junction area of West Des Moines This 4 Bedroom home with large kitchen and gathering areas is completely furnished and ready for you to enjoy. You will love the charming features of this home. Two of the bedrooms have queen size beds, one bedroom has a twin bed and a full-size daybed with a twin size trundle! Another bedroom has a full-size bed and a twin size bed. For an additional guest charge there is also a memory foam full size sofa sleeper in the living room and three roll out queen size mattress/beds. There is a full bath on the second floor, a full bath on the first floor and a really cool locker style bathroom with 2 showers 2 sinks and a toilet in the basement. There is a washer and dryer as well. The lovely shaded patio area provides outdoor space and seating as well. The home is within walking distance to Historic Valley Junction, where there is great shopping and entertainment. You will be close to parks, pools, biking trails as well as the Racoon River park. This is a great property and very conveniently located. It is less than 15 minutes from the Airport and Downtown Des Moines. Plenty of off street parking. You can also view additional photos and information on our Facebook page. ## Property amenities ### Pool/Spa - Massage ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Car recommended - Wheelchair-accessible parking available - Onsite parking includes off-street options ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee grinder - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Hob - Lobster/crab pot - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided - Memory foam mattress - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 3 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Games - Smart TV - Stereo ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washer/dryer ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - Area rugs in public areas - Front entrance ramp - Handrails in stairways - Hardwood flooring in public areas - In-room accessibility - Smooth flooring in public areas - Upper floors accessible by stairs only - Visual alarms in hallways - Well-lit path to entrance - Wheelchair-accessible parking - Wheelchair-accessible path of travel - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Change of bedsheets (on request) - Change of towels on request - Housekeeping on request - Iron/ironing board - Phone ### Location highlights - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital - Near a zoo ### Things to do - Arcade/game room - Bicycle parking - Bicycle storage - Bicycles - Golf - Gym - Kayak - Tennis - Basketball nearby - Birdwatching nearby - Cycling nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Ice skating nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Sailing nearby - Sledding nearby - Swimming nearby - Wildlife walks 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) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher ### General - Bed sheets changed on request - Bicycle parking - Bicycle storage - Bicycles - Garden - Housekeeping (on request) - Recycling - Towels (changed on request) - Unit size: 2,240 square feet ## Similar properties ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111040000/111032100/111032083/ee217ec0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### House of Funk - A Cozy & Eclectic Retreat in Des Moines’s Drake Neighborhood Drake - Kitchen - Washing machine - 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Just place used towels downstairs by the washing machine and take out the trash. We simply ask that you leave the house as you found it… no deep cleaning required. Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host. ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Note from host: ADDITIONAL CHARGE FOR MORE THAN 10 GUESTS ### Events Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties Please pre-approve your event or party with us. ### 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 Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 35 Note from host: Please pre-approve your event or party with us. Long-term renters welcome 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 and a first aid kit 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 A car is recommended for transport to and from this property ## About the area West Des Moines is home to this holiday home. 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. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Iowa Events Center or Casey's Center. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. [Visit our West Des Moines travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/West-Des-Moines.dx7697) [View more Holiday homes in Des Moines](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Des-Moines-Private-Holiday-Homes.d601690-aaPrivateHolidayHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![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%7C41.57343%2C-93.70354&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=0NER3h1wGHv-8nRj9757G_rT-kQ=) West Des Moines, IA ### What's nearby - ![One of the world's largest collections of crab apple trees.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1065/40efbf86-bdd2-436c-b066-384ae0cf810b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Water Works Park 10 min walk \- 0.5 miles - ![Iowa West Des Moines Raccoon River Lake State Park](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635954093713/f8b2a45d-07ea-4632-b9f8-6ace5ff4a06f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Raccoon River Park 4 min drive \- 1.3 miles - ![Des Moines Art Center showing interior views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6075020/730d3995-5596-41d5-b009-34d353042642.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Des Moines Art Center 4 min drive \- 2.0 miles - Valley Junction 5 min walk \- 0.3 miles - Val Air Ballroom 17 min walk \- 0.9 miles ### Getting around - Des Moines International Airport (DSM) 11 min drive ### Restaurants - Casey's General Store 14 min walk - McDonald's 16 min walk - Wendy's 16 min walk - Casey's 15 min walk - Sully's Irish Pub 12 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Walnut Place a Charming Home in Historic Valley Junction area of West Des Moines pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Walnut Place a Charming Home in Historic Valley Junction area of West Des Moines? ### What time is check-in at Walnut Place a Charming Home in Historic Valley Junction area of West Des Moines? ### What time is check-out at Walnut Place a Charming Home in Historic Valley Junction area of West Des Moines? ### Where is Walnut Place a Charming Home in Historic Valley Junction area of West Des Moines located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Walnut Place a Charming Home in Historic Valley Junction area of West Des Moines 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 137 8 - Good 38 6 - Okay 6 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 1 ### 9.4 Cleanliness ### 9.2 Location ### 10 Property conditions & facilities ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Christine H. 22 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Lovely place to stay! Well cared for and lots of amenities. Thank you for such a charming place to rest while we were visiting Des Moines! ##### Christine H. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jonathon O. 9 Mar 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great experience It was a very comfortable place to stay and had everything we needed. ##### Jonathon O. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mark D. 6 May 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Room and amenities to feel comfortable Plenty of space to relax and entertain. 9 of us stayed and all slept well. There was 19 total once family joined for dinners and spending time together. Plenty of room for all! ##### Mark D. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### eric c. 3 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Business Stay This place was a great choice for our work trip. The space was perfect for relaxing after long days. We had plenty of room to spread out and unwind. It was comfortable and convenient for our needs. We would definitely consider staying here again.Plenty of board games to stay entertained as well. ##### eric c. Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Joe L. 14 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nice stay! This worked out perfect for us. Had a two night stay for a basketball tournament in Des Moines and this house was perfect. Lot of room,very clean, and great people to work with. Thanks again. ##### Joe L. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### joy b. 9 Dec 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family Thanksgiving Wonderful weekend celebrating family Thanksgiving. Historic home. Amazing hosts. ##### joy b. Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### SHAWN L. 14 Nov 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Girls getaway The house was amazing- so many conversation pieces. We played games, watched movies and enjoyed the overall comfort of this home. Beds were very comfortable- bathrooms well stocked and clean!! Parking is great!!!! Highly recommend!!! ##### SHAWN L. Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rosalie O. 10 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A team of friends The stay at Walnut Place was indeed charming. The home had everything we needed and much more. Great place and location for our needs. ##### Rosalie O. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Paul S. 28 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect for our group We came into town for a family reunion with 9 adults and this place was great. Plenty of space for everyone to hang out while being comfortable. ##### Paul S. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 15 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family reunion Needed a place for four families (10 people total) to stay close to a family reunion. Excellent location, plenty of room, a lot of character. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Alvin H. 30 Nov 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy #### Family wedding This place was great for our family to stay while we attended our sons wedding. The hostesses were very accomodating and available for our group. ##### Alvin H. Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Janine B. 9 Nov 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect location and accommodations for our group. Perfectly located for our group activities. Fun get away with shopping and sports events. Great communication with the home owners! This was our second time staying at Walnut Place. Definitely will stay again. ##### Janine B. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ann S. 1 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Christmas in JULY Interesting place to stay. Lots of antiques. We enjoyed the games table and the nice living room. ##### Ann S. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Joann H. 8 Apr 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A Great Home Away From Home This property was a perfect place for my family to stay and friends too! All the history that is shown in that home was breathtaking! All the rooms were clean and ready for us! A great game room and bedrooms that were unique in their own ways! ##### Joann H. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Debbie B. 12 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great multi-area home for our family reunion! The property and location worked perfectly for us and provided a fun place for our family to gather at. The different rooms to hang out in was a huge plus for being able to do different activities together and separately. The communication with Jana was fabulous! ##### Debbie B. Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rikkia L. 8 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Unique and comfy home Although I was busy my family really got to enjoy the property. The kids loved the theater area and learned to play chess. My husband enjoy to poker room and bar. All in all, the home was a great fit for our large family and the historical artifacts were nice to look at. ##### Rikkia L. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Elizabeth j. 24 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great for family! This house has 4 bedrooms, two on the main floor. Extra showers and toilet in the basement for extra guests. Fantastic game room as well. The eat in kitchen was perfect for our parents to be a part of the food making process! Thank you for your quick response when we had trouble with the door! ##### Elizabeth j. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Faith B. 17 Oct 2023 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family We scheduled the house to meet from multiple states to spend time with family. The house was fine spacious for all of us. ##### Faith B. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Diane W. 2 Jul 2024 Liked: Check-in, communication, location #### Great Space for big groups The house lends itself really well to a group needing flexible space! I brought a group of High School Speech and Debate competitors to town for their National Competition and there were eight of us total. With minimal moving things about, we all had our own beds and plenty of room. Game room off the kitchen was great for us! ##### Diane W. Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Adam D. 19 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Quiet Neighborhood, Tons of Room Very pleasant stay. We had a work crew for the state fair and this home was very accommodating. The house has and interesting setup. The kitchen is very well equipped. Fun game/gathering area. Beautiful flower gardens outside. Nice walking distance to Valley Junction Main St area. Lots of room and lots of sleeping space. Host was very helpful. ##### Adam D. Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Terry 30 Jul 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location #### Nice place with interesting eclectic decor All in all it worked well for our family. However it shouldn’t be advertised as sleeping 20\. You may want to reconsider that. ##### Terry Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Valarie K. 24 Sept 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy #### Sisters Retreat The house was nice. We enjoyed the artwork and old musical instrument display. Owner addressed a couple issues right away and we were set. Some empty cupboards for our food and supplies would have been nice but we managed. We like to cook and stay in to eat so there was plenty of pots, pans, and other dishes. The traffic noise was a bit much but we got used to it. Thank you! ##### Valarie K. Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023 ### 6/10 Okay #### Kim S. 23 Nov 2023 Liked: Check-in, communication, location Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy #### Average Stay This home is very old. It is full of antiques and smells as such. We did have nice enough weather that we were able to open windows to air it out. There were enough beds for the 10 of us. The upstairs shower leaked through the ceiling into the bedroom below. When I contacted the host, they said there should have been a note on how to avoid that? Bathrooms had mold on the curtain and ceiling. Location was great and parking was awesome. Not a bad home, but wouldn’t choose it again. ##### Kim S. Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Amy R. 8 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Better than hotel We enjoyed our stay in Des Moines. It was nice having a big kitchen and being able to do laundry. We also enjoyed the game room. The property manager is nice and helpful. The location is good; a short drive to downtown, parks and Drake University. The only negative for me is the house is located on a busy four lane street. You can hear the vehicles passing by when you are inside the house, which is not a big deal during the day, but at night makes it difficult to go to sleep. Another option for us would have been staying at a hotel, which would have most likely been noisy too, so the house is better than a hotel. Sleep tip: if sleeping in the master bedroom, keep the bathroom door closed to help with the street noise. ##### Amy R. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Adam D. 18 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Very nice place. Accommodating for our large group. Very nice neighborhood and well kept property. This was our second lengthy stay and it was great. Very good communication with host. ##### Adam D. Stayed 12 nights in Aug 2025 ---