Title: Waterbury Treasure! Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=1065&destination=Des+Moines%2C+Iowa%2C+United+States+of+America&selected=97095081&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Waterbury Treasure! ## Photo gallery for Waterbury Treasure! ![Exterior detail - Waterbury Treasure! (Des Moines)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/98000000/97100000/97095100/97095081/c81098ad.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Living area - Waterbury Treasure! (Des Moines)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/98000000/97100000/97095100/97095081/7da4c324.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Waterbury Treasure! (Des Moines)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/98000000/97100000/97095100/97095081/2e014b69.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Waterbury Treasure! (Des Moines)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/98000000/97100000/97095100/97095081/f9d052cd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining - Waterbury Treasure! (Des Moines)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/98000000/97100000/97095100/97095081/f9fb1c4c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Centrally located in the Waterbury neighborhood, this comfortable home offers a private shaded deck with a fenced-in backyard. Pet-friendly and perfect for family gatherings, it features 3 bedrooms, a spacious kitchen with essentials, and a sunny family room with seating for 6. ## Reviews 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7 ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Pet-friendly - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning ## 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. ### Waterbury Treasure! Be close to everything when you stay at this centrally located home. The Waterbury neighborhood is in the center of the Des Moines Metro area- steps from The Willow on Grand, a short drive to Drake University, Valley Junction, Jordan Creek Town Center and Des Moines University. This comfortable home has 3 bedrooms (2 queens 1 full), a private shaded deck with a fenced in back yard. Pet friendly! And a spacious kitchen with all of the essentials. The sunny family room has comfortable seating and a dining area with room for 6\. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1.5 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Separate dining area ### Outdoor areas - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Up to 23 kg per pet ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### 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) ## Similar properties ![Indoor pool, outdoor pool, pool loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1160000/1152300/1152222/43001d37.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Stoney Creek Hotel Des Moines - 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18 ### Check-out Check-out before 11:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions 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 ### Pets Pets are allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees 2 total (up to 23 kg per pet) ### 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 Long-term renters welcome 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 Waterbury, a neighbourhood in 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. Better Homes and Gardens Test Garden and Des Moines Civic Center are also worth visiting. [Visit our Des Moines travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Des-Moines.dx601690) [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¢er=41.588238,-93.698975&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:qqz%7CFpq%7BzP%3FS%3FS%3FU%40U%3FS%40S%40U%40U%40QBU%40S%40UBSBSBSBSBSDSBSDSDSBSDSDQFSDQFSFQDQFQFQFQFQHQFOHQFOHQHOHOHOHOHMJOJOHMJMJMHOLKHMLKJKJMJKLKJKLILKLIJILKLGLILGNILGLGLENGLGLENELENENCLGNCLANENANCLANANANANAN%3FLAN%3FN%3FN%40N%3FN%40N%40L%40N%40N%40LBN%40NDN%40LBNFNBLDNDLDNDLFLFNDLFLFLHLFLHLFLJLHLHJJLHLJJJLJJLJJJJJLJJJNJLJLHLJNHNHLHNJNHNHNFPHNFPHPFNFPHPFPFPDPFPDRFPDRDPDRDRDRBRDRBRBRBRBRBRBRBT%40R%40T%40PBT%3FT%40R%40R%3FT%40T%3FR%3FR%3FT%3FRAT%3FRATAR%3FTCRARATARCTCPCTCRCRCRCRERCREREPEREREPGRERGPEPGPGPIPGPGNIPGPINGNIPILKPILININKLINKLKLKLKJKLKLKJKJMLKJMJMHKHMJMHMHMHMHMFMHMFMDOFMFMFODMDODMDOBODMDO%40OBOBMBO%40O%40M%40O%40O%40O%3FO%40O%3FO%3FMAO%3FOAOAOAOAMAOCOCOCMAOEMEOCOEMEOEMEMGOGMGMEMGOIMGMIMIMIKIMKMIMIKKMKKMKKKKMMIMMKIMKMKMIOKMKOIOIMIQIMIQIOGOIQGOIQGQGQGQGQEQGQGSESGQESESCQESESCSESCSCSCSCUCQAUASCUASASAUAS%3FUAS%3FU%3FS%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=DvNeeuUAfszjAQtr0VxySv4zNBU=) Des Moines, IA ### What's nearby - ![Des Moines Art Center](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 2 min drive \- 1.1 miles - ![Water Works Park](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 4 min drive \- 2.0 miles - Val Air Ballroom 8 min walk \- 0.5 miles - Valley Junction 17 min walk \- 0.9 miles - Des Moines Community Playhouse 3 min drive \- 1.8 miles ### Getting around - Des Moines International Airport (DSM) 15 min drive ### Restaurants - Casey's General Store 7 min walk - McDonald's 4 min walk - Wendy's 9 min walk - Dunkin' 3 min drive - Jimmy John's 3 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Waterbury Treasure! pet-friendly? ### What time is check-in at Waterbury Treasure!? ### What time is check-out at Waterbury Treasure!? ### Where is Waterbury Treasure! located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Waterbury Treasure! 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 11 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.4 Cleanliness ### 9.6 Location ## Reviews Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Leia B. 10 Nov 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy We didn’t stay here for a vineyard. We were doing a trade show and needed a quiet place with a kitchen. Absolutely wonderful location that was just what we needed. ##### Leia B. Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tammy L. 13 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Nice place…as advertised. Communication with management was great! Family enjoyed the location and peaceful neighborhood. ##### Tammy L. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Todd B. 17 Oct 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Des Moines adventure We enjoyed the house, Great amount of space and the yard was nice. It was easy to get downtown and to many of the sites. We had a great stay and have recommend the house to friends!!! ##### Todd B. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Gig W. 4 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wedding weekend Came for a friends wedding at Willow on Grand. Great location, walked to event. Clean, comfortable and a great back porch and yard ##### Gig W. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Adam J. 8 Oct 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful Stay There were 6 of us (3 couples) who came to town for an Iowa State football game. This property was very affordable and provided the perfect place to come back and rest/talk after an exciting weekend in Ames. The house itself is a bit drafty so I would recommend you bring some extra blankets if you get cold at night, but the space itself was clean, comfortable, and well managed. ##### Adam J. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Karen F. 18 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect getaway The home was perfect for a family weekend. It's large enough to provide personal space, but still cozy. Everything was clean and the location provided easy access to restaurants and activities. Kitchen was furnished with all the basics to make it easy to prepare meals at home. Anna was easy to communicate with and very accommodating. Would definitely stay again. ##### Karen F. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jean B. 25 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cute & Comfortable in Des Moines We were REALLY happy with our stay at this cute house. It was an excellent experience from start to finish. The house is in a nice, quiet neighborhood, easy to find, with the cutest little boutique shopping/bar/restaurant neighborhood just a couple blocks away, and convenient to tourist areas that Des Moines offers. The house was VERY clean, with all of the amenities. We would definitely stay here again if we return to Des Moines. ##### Jean B. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tracey H. 5 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Great location near wonderful walking trail (great to walk after a long road trip) and shopping and restaurants. Walkable and safe ##### Tracey H. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ruth R. 21 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Quiet area, clean home, excellent host. Exactly what we needed! ##### Ruth R. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tim R. 9 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Weekend getaway Property was great for our quick getaway ##### Tim R. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Cristian M. 8 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Hinterland Getaway Great home we booked during our time in Iowa for hinterland. It was a great place to escape to after the music festival! ##### Cristian M. Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024 Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Jody C. 25 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Very comfortable. Weren't expecting steep steps and basement bathroom. ##### Jody C. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025 Verified ### 6/10 Okay #### diane a. 17 Nov 2025 Liked: Check-in, communication, location Disliked: Cleanliness Needs a good deep clean ! Air vents full of dust esp in bathroom - blinds in the living room were filthy and falling down ….id recommend some TLC and a deep clean. ##### diane a. 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