Title: Little Italy in DSM: 2 Bed 1 Bath Upgraded Townhome w/King Bed & Reading Nook 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 # Little Italy in DSM: 2 Bed 1 Bath Upgraded Townhome w/King Bed & Reading Nook Holiday home in Des Moines with kitchen ![Microwave, oven, stovetop, dishwasher](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103360000/103359900/103359878/b98fe53f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Smart TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103360000/103359900/103359878/077e2631.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103360000/103359900/103359878/6382af7f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103360000/103359900/103359878/e299ddfe.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Microwave, oven, stovetop, dishwasher](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103360000/103359900/103359878/97b8b350.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies In the heart of Des Moines, this charming Taylor Swift-themed retreat offers a unique and stylish place to stay. Spacious bedrooms with large closets, 12-inch Memory Foam mattresses, and blackout curtains ensure a comfortable stay. The kitchen has all the basics for a quick or long-term stay with coffee and tea provided. 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5 ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Dryer - Washer - Kitchen - 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. ### Little Italy in DSM: 2 Bed 1 Bath Upgraded Townhome w/King Bed & Reading Nook A little Italy in DSM! A perfect location that is central to many staples and nestled on a quiet residential side street! The space has a KING bedroom with a fun reading nook, queen bedroom, and a full bath. We offer easy remote check-in with both driveway parking and free street parking. A quick drive to: ☀ ~6 min to DSM Airport ☀ ~8 min to Wells Fargo Arena ☀ ~6 min to the Zoo ☀ ~9 min to the Grays Lake ☀ ~16 min to the Fairgrounds ☀ ~24 min to Jordan Creek ☀ ~24 min to Adventureland The space: Spacious bedrooms with large closets to hold enough for those who overpack the most! Luggage carriers as well to hold your bags. 12-inch Memory Foam mattresses with 3-inch memory foam toppers and blackout curtains in rooms for a comfortable stay. Updated full bath with modern design, travel toiletries included in case you forgot yours! Our space is a bi-level layout. When you step into the front door, you are greeted with stairs to go down to the living room, kitchen, and laundry, or up to the 2 bedrooms, reading nook & full bath. The kitchen has all of the basics for a quick stay or a long-term stay! Coffee and tea are provided with cream and sugar to start your days off right! We have tried to think of everything you could possibly need while staying at our place! We are frequently short-term rental travelers ourselves and have included all of the best details from our years of traveling! Guest access: You have complete access to the entire unit. The backyard space is shared with the other unit. The driveway is quite long and could accommodate two vehicles comfortably. You may also park on the street in front of the property, but please follow all city parking rules. Other things to note \-- In-unit laundry with pods/dryer sheets included! \-- Dishwasher included \-- Portable Fans included in the bedroom closet \-- Office desk in the queen/full trundle bedroom \-- Front/Rear Door Ring Cameras for security \-- Access to Nest Thermostat so you can set your desired temp (or ask us if you don't know how to use a Google Nest and we are happy to set it through the app) ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Dishwasher - Hob - Microwave - Oven ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Entertainment - Games - Smart TV ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near a zoo ### 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 ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89790000/89780400/89780305/9fe8dcf4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 2-bedroom vacation home just 3 minutes drive to Drake University Waveland Park - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi 9.8 Exceptional 49 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-29&endDate=2025-11-30&selected=89780305&PinnedHotelID=89780305&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102060000/102054200/102054165/40be1ce7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Modern Boho Townhome w/Hidden Reading Nook Near Downtown Des Moines! 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The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 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. ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=41.544792,-93.611725&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:abr%7CFfpjzP%3FS%3FS%40U%3FU%40S%40S%40U%40S%40S%40U%40SBUBSBSBSBSBSBSDSDSBSDSDSDQDSFQDQFSFQDQHQFQFQFOHQFQHOFQHMHQJMHQHMHOJOHKJOJMJMJMJKJMJKJMLKJKLILKJKLILILILGLKLGLGLINGLELGLENGNELELCNENELCNCNCNCLCN%3FNCNAN%3FLANAN%3FN%3FN%3FL%3FN%40N%40N%3FN%40NBL%3FNBNBNBLBNBNDLDNBLDNDLFNDLFLDLFNHLFLFLJLFLHLHJHLJLJJHLJJJJLLJJLJJJLJLJLHNJJHNJNHLHPHLHPHLHPFNHPHPFNFPFPFPFPFPDRFPDPFRDPDRBRDRDRBRDRBRBRBRBRBR%40T%40RBT%40R%40R%40T%40R%3FR%40T%3FT%3FR%3FR%3FT%3FR%3FTAR%3FTARATARARCTARATCPCRCTCRCRERCRERERCREPERGPERGPERGPGPGNGRGPGNIPIPGNININININIPILKNILKLINKLKLKJKLKJMLKJKLMJKHMJMHKJMHMHMFMJMDMHOHMDMFMFODMFODMDOBMDODOBMBOBOBOBM%3FOBO%40O%3FO%40O%40M%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FOAMAO%3FOAOCO%3FMCOCOCOCMCOEOEMCMEOEOGMEMGMGOEMIMIMEMKMGMIMIMKKIMKMIKKMMKKKMKKKMKKKMKMKOIMKMIOIMIQKOIOIOGOIOGQIQGOGQGSIOEQGQGSEQGSEQESEQESCSESESCSCSCSCUCSCQCUASAUASASAUASAU%3FSAU%3FS%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=Uj5B2cAPApCIO9RE9SsNGvkPUx8=) Des Moines, IA #### What's nearby - Fort Des Moines Museum - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles - Iowa Events Center - 7 min drive - 3.9 miles - Casey's Center - 7 min drive - 3.9 miles - Iowa State Fairgrounds - 13 min drive - 6.6 miles - Jordan Creek Town Center - 20 min drive - 15.3 miles #### Getting around - Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 12 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Casey's - ‬3 min drive - ‪IHOP - ‬3 min drive - ‪Little Caesars Pizza - ‬3 min drive - ‪B-Bop's - ‬3 min drive - ‪KFC - ‬16 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Little Italy in DSM: 2 Bed 1 Bath Upgraded Townhome w/King Bed & Reading Nook pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much is parking at Little Italy in DSM: 2 Bed 1 Bath Upgraded Townhome w/King Bed & Reading Nook? > On-site parking is available at the property. ### What time is check-in at Little Italy in DSM: 2 Bed 1 Bath Upgraded Townhome w/King Bed & Reading Nook? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Little Italy in DSM: 2 Bed 1 Bath Upgraded Townhome w/King Bed & Reading Nook? > Checkout is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Little Italy in DSM: 2 Bed 1 Bath Upgraded Townhome w/King Bed & Reading Nook located? > Situated in Des Moines, this holiday home is within 3 miles (5 km) of Fort Des Moines Museum, Blank Park Zoo and Air Lanes Bowling Center. Southridge Mall and Principal Park are also within 3 miles (5 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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