Title: • Lively Cottage 2 King Beds 4 Bed 2 Bath • Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=8189&destination=Indianola%2C+Iowa%2C+United+States+of+America&selected=88610734&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # • Lively Cottage 2 King Beds 4 Bed 2 Bath • ## Photo gallery for • Lively Cottage 2 King Beds 4 Bed 2 Bath • ![Smart TV - • Lively Cottage 2 King Beds 4 Bed 2 Bath • (Indianola)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88620000/88610800/88610734/w904h683x60y0-c1092651.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior - • Lively Cottage 2 King Beds 4 Bed 2 Bath • (Indianola)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88620000/88610800/88610734/w904h683x60y0-40465e29.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - • Lively Cottage 2 King Beds 4 Bed 2 Bath • (Indianola)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88620000/88610800/88610734/w919h683x60y0-99e6acf7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![4 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi - • Lively Cottage 2 King Beds 4 Bed 2 Bath • (Indianola)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88620000/88610800/88610734/w903h683x61y0-37be8315.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - • Lively Cottage 2 King Beds 4 Bed 2 Bath • (Indianola)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88620000/88610800/88610734/w903h683x60y0-cd5e00a7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Located near Simpson College, this 4-bedroom house offers a spacious retreat. Relax in the private backyard or unwind together in the fully furnished home. ## Reviews 9.4 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 81503 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Pet-friendly - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning £180 includes taxes & fees 31 Mar - 1 Apr ## 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. ### • Lively Cottage 2 King Beds 4 Bed 2 Bath • Located just down the street from Simpson College. Our 4 bedroom 2 bath room house gives you plenty of space to come together and relax. Privet back yard with our fully furnished house this is your home away from home. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - Up to 23 kg per pet ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### 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 - Deadbolt lock ### General - Garden - Unit size: 1,503 square feet ## Similar properties ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22690000/22689900/22689811/7be013fc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Hotel Pommier Indianola Indianola - Breakfast included - Pet-friendly - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi 9.2 Wonderful 444 reviews £78 includes taxes & fees 6 Apr - 7 Apr [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-06&endDate=2026-04-07&selected=22689811&PinnedHotelID=22689811&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property amenity](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/18000000/17450000/17443000/17442968/8c6dc2f2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Indianola, IA Indianola - Pool - Hot tub - Breakfast included - Parking included 9.0 Wonderful 733 reviews £100 includes taxes & fees 20 Apr - 21 Apr [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-20&endDate=2026-04-21&selected=17442968&PinnedHotelID=17442968&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/50000/49900/49826/fcd8bd89.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines Airport Greater South Side - Pool - Breakfast included - Free airport shuttle - Parking included 8.6 Excellent 1,756 reviews £57 includes taxes & fees 27 Apr - 28 Apr [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-27&endDate=2026-04-28&selected=49826&PinnedHotelID=49826&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property amenity](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107010000/107006000/107005968/c5fce51e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott® Norwalk Des Moines Norwalk - Pool - Breakfast included - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi 9.4 Exceptional 90 reviews £78 includes taxes & fees 5 Apr - 6 Apr [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-05&endDate=2026-04-06&selected=107005968&PinnedHotelID=107005968&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Lobby sitting area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/54000000/53960000/53952800/53952761/f0e0fcc0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Kasa Downtown Des Moines Downtown Des Moines - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Pet-friendly 9.0 Wonderful 115 reviews £116 includes taxes & fees 31 Mar - 1 Apr [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-31&endDate=2026-04-01&selected=53952761&PinnedHotelID=53952761&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![House (3 Bedrooms) | Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/95000000/94360000/94355400/94355317/104727a6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Family-friendly Des Moines Retreat w/ Patio! 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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 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, a first aid kit and a deadlock 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 ## About the area Indianola is home to this holiday home. Des Moines Metro Opera and National Balloon Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Blank Performing Arts Center and Warren County Fair. Carver Cultural Center and Buxton Park Arboretum are also worth visiting. [Visit our Indianola travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Indianola.dx8189) [View more Holiday homes in Indianola](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Indianola-Private-Holiday-Homes.d8189-aaPrivateHolidayHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=41.362534,-93.58022&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:%7Dnn%7BFjkdzP%3FS%3FS%40U%3FU%40S%40S%3FUBS%40U%40S%40SBSBUBSBS%40SDSBSDSBSDQDSDSDQDSFQDQFSDQFSFOHQFQFQHOFOHQFOHQHOJOHMHOHOJMHOJMJMJKJMJMJMJKJKLKJKLKLKJILKLILGLIJINGLILGLGNGLGLENGLENELCNENCLENCLAPCLCNANCL%3FNANANAN%3FN%3FN%3FL%3FN%40N%40N%40N%3FNBL%40NBNBN%40LBNDLBNDNBLDNDLFLDNFLFLFLFNHLFLHLHLFJHLJLHLJJJLJJJJJLJJLHLLLJJHLJLHNJLJNHNHLHNHNHPHNFPHNFNHPFPFPFPFPDPFRFPDPFRDPDRBRDRDPBRDRBRBRBRBRBT%40R%40RBR%40T%40R%40T%40R%3FR%40T%3FT%3FR%3FR%3FT%3FR%3FTAR%3FRATATAPATCRATARCRCRCRCRCTERCREPERCREPERGREPGPGREPGNGPGRGPINGPINGNIPINIPILINILKNKNILKLILKLMLILKLMJKJKJMJKHMJMJMHKHMHMHMHMFOFMHMFMDOFMDMFODMDODODMBOBMBOBOBO%40MBO%40O%40O%40O%3FO%40M%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FOAO%3FOAMAOAOCMAQCMCOCMCOCOEMEOEMEOGMEMGOEMGMIMGOGKIMIMIMIMIKKMKMIKKMKKKKKKMKMKMKMKMKMIMKOIOIMIOKMIQIOGQIOGOIQGOGQISGOGQEQGSEQGQESESEQESESCQESCSEUASCSCSCSCSAUASAUCQ%3FUAUAS%3FSAU%3FS%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=YGmBXNDETEEyk4lNWtCOBW1-N2o=) Indianola, IA ### What's nearby - ![Hot air balloon flying over rock landscape at Cappadocia Turkey.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532648993/ce7b9f53-6fee-4b52-a2f1-217e2ad8f141.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) National Balloon Museum 3 min drive \- 2.0 miles - Simpson College 8 min walk \- 0.4 miles - Warren County Fair 12 min walk \- 0.7 miles - Des Moines Metro Opera 16 min walk \- 0.9 miles - Indianola Country Club 4 min drive \- 1.3 miles ### Getting around - Des Moines International Airport (DSM) 24 min drive ### Restaurants - Casey's General Store 9 min walk - McDonald's 3 min drive - HyVee Starbucks 3 min drive - Casey's General Store 3 min drive - Casey's General Store 2 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is • Lively Cottage 2 King Beds 4 Bed 2 Bath • pet-friendly? ### How much does it cost to stay at • Lively Cottage 2 King Beds 4 Bed 2 Bath •? ### How much is parking at • Lively Cottage 2 King Beds 4 Bed 2 Bath •? ### What time is check-in at • Lively Cottage 2 King Beds 4 Bed 2 Bath •? ### What time is check-out at • Lively Cottage 2 King Beds 4 Bed 2 Bath •? ### Where is • Lively Cottage 2 King Beds 4 Bed 2 Bath • located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## • Lively Cottage 2 King Beds 4 Bed 2 Bath • 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 14 8 - Good 3 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 1 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.0 Cleanliness ### 9.6 Location ## Reviews Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mary W. 25 Mar 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect for our stay The property was just as advertised. It had everything we needed for our stay. It's in a nice neighborhood and we were very comfortable walking our dog at any time of the day. ##### Mary W. Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Katie H. 30 Apr 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great house for family First, thank you to the home owners. They were very easy to communicate with. The house was perfect for us. The large backyard was beautiful and perfect. ##### Katie H. Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Josh E. 18 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy #### Nice Stay in Indianola Nice place, everything was as advertised. We had 7 adults and slept very comfortably - easily could’ve slept a few more. Driveway had room for 3 (maybe 4?) cars, which was nice. Some appliances were old and there was somewhat limited seating for a large group in living area. Overall good place and I would stay here again if I was in the area. ##### Josh E. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Brad D. 23 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nice and quiet. The house was well stocked and very clean. Everything was easy to use; tv, dishwasher etc. The beds were awesome comfy. Plenty of hot water for showers. Friendly neighbors. Easy access to the house. I had problems using the Vrbo app, so staying in touch with the host was hit and miss for a day or so. Don’t know if the hacking of Microsoft or others had anything to do with that. If not, Vrbo needs to fix the app messaging. ##### Brad D. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024 Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Melissa C. 31 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Quick Weekend away The house was just as stated. I had read the other reviews and agree. The host were quick to answer any questions. The house was as advertised and was clean. The upstairs was warm, and the AC wasn't helping much. The yard was very overgrown but it was mowed while we were there. However, we had no notice of this, just had people there when we got up. The "patio" area was still very overgrown. House worked for a place to spend a weekend away as a landing pad between activities and was in a good neighborhood. ##### Melissa C. Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023 Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Spring A. 1 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great house! Had a great stay, will come back! ##### Spring A. Stayed 2 nights in May 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mary W. 31 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy This is our 4th stay at the property. It's just as advertised and perfect for our needs. The neighborhood is very quiet and perfect for walking our dog. This time we extended our stay by one day at the start. I messaged the host and he made the process very easy. ##### Mary W. Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Barbara H. 23 Apr 2025 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### VRBO Indianola,Iowa Cute home ,easy to find ,close to everything, cozy but plenty of room.Glad we chose them Between Osceola, Iowa Celebration of Life for my Mom and could visit other family in Des Moines ##### Barbara H. Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Amy M. 20 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy We had a very nice stay. The home was quaint and comfortable. It is in a residential area, but close to the business areas of town. The house was clean. The bed rooms were good sized. I saw that another reviewer commented that the appliances were older - that is correct, but they worked perfectly and are in great condition. My adult children LOVED the downstairs - walls shag carpeted half way up and a corded phone. Dining room area was a bit small, but we were in the area for a wedding, so this did not affect our stay. The communication with the host was good. We would gladly stay here again if we had a need to be in the area again. ##### Amy M. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ken W. 14 Jul 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family vacation Everything was as advertised. Communication was always very prompt with the lister. ##### Ken W. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Chad P. 15 Jan 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Indianola We needed a place to home base while family gathered for my father’s funeral. The property was well stocked with supplies like soap, TP, paper towels, Kleenex, dishwasher soap, laundry detergent and coffee. Beds were comfy. We will stay again if the need arises. ##### Chad P. Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023 Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Ginger S. 7 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### July Stay The house was nice. The only complaint I have was it was sparingly furnished. It would have been nice to have a chest of drawers or something in the bedrooms to put our clothes away. Very few hangers in the closets even. A chair or two in the living room would have helped. The couch is very large and very deep not great for height challenged people. Otherwise the house was nice and comfortable. ##### Ginger S. Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tamara A. 6 Jun 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A couple of things Downstairs bathroom door didn't shut or lock. Looks like door jam inside bathroom needs repair. Upstairs is warm - AC doesn't cool upstairs adequately ##### Tamara A. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023 Verified ### 4/10 Poor #### Scott B. 30 Jun 2023 Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in #### Confusing Overall, our stay was uneventful. Never saw owners, sure they saw us through video cameras. Someone has put money into the house. New roof, remodeled bathrooms, good tv, beds mostly comfortable. Couch from Goodwill(?), never seen one like it. If you are short, good luck. No chairs except 4 in kitchen/dining area, one upstairs in bedroom. Main floor toilet good but always flushed twice.Appliances old but functional, (don’t know about stove, never used it, however Montgomery Ward ended business in 2000, refrigerator (Maytag) delivered in 98 but was cold.)First impressions are critical in any environment. This was where the owners failed. Lawn overgrown, weeds growing unchecked on paver patio, some 3 feet tall, too bad, would have been cool to sit on. Overall impression? Neglected, not just for the week, more like two or three. Weeds,much longer . Random trees, and weeds growing everywhere. Front of home very overgrown, broken bird bath in back yard. All outside lights were burned out, an outlet in house did not work, 4 dinner plates with extra paper, most cabinets empty. Some pots/pans. Silverware good and plentiful. Good coffeemaker, never used it. To me, the whole situation made no sense. The house itself looked good but sparsely furnished, yard was a disaster. I don’t like leaving negative reviews but if you have a big family and want to use the yard look elsewhere. ##### Scott B. Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michelle W. 8 Sept 2025 ##### Michelle W. Stayed 15 nights in Jul 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Amy S. 12 Jan 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy ##### Amy S. Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 30 Dec 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy ##### Verified traveller Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mary W. 19 Oct 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Exactly as advertised ##### Mary W. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024 ---