Title: The Blue Haven 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 # The Blue Haven Holiday home in Waukee with fireplace ![Microwave, oven, stovetop, dishwasher](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/121000000/120250000/120242400/120242394/c6f93ce6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![TV, fireplace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/121000000/120250000/120242400/120242394/7d25530e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/121000000/120250000/120242400/120242394/44d00382.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/121000000/120250000/120242400/120242394/f226a45a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Microwave, oven, stovetop, dishwasher](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/121000000/120250000/120242400/120242394/1c90099d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location The Blue Haven provides laundry facilities and more. ### Entire home 4 bedrooms3 bathrooms ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Washer - Fireplace - Pool - Pet-friendly - 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. ### The Blue Haven Welcome to The Blue Haven! A spacious Urbandale retreat just minutes from downtown Des Moines and Jordan Creek Mall. Sleeping up to 12, this home features a fully stocked kitchen, covered deck and an entertainer’s basement complete with a wet bar, pool table, and ping-pong tables, plus a theater-style reclining sectional. Perfect for family getaways, celebrations, or group trips with easy access to dining, shopping, and fun nearby! ## Property amenities ### Pool/Spa - Pool ### Internet - Available in the house: Internet access ### Food and drink - Dishwasher - Hob - Microwave - Oven ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 3 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Fireplace ### Entertainment - TV ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### 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 (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) ## Similar properties ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/119000000/118650000/118649900/118649898/3e61429e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Urbandale Oasis Urbandale - Washer - Dryer - Air conditioning [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-22&endDate=2025-10-23&selected=118649898&PinnedHotelID=118649898&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33490000/33489500/33489465/1a2aa19f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Walnut Place a Charming Home in Historic Valley Junction area of West Des Moines West Des Moines - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi 9.4 Exceptional 180 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-22&endDate=2025-10-23&selected=33489465&PinnedHotelID=33489465&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119290000/119287400/119287323/c503016e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Convenient functional quiet 5 bedroom 3 bath home in Clive. 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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 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 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 Waukee is home to this holiday home. Bob Feller Museum and Jordan House are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Kinship Brewing Company and Pump It Up. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Buccaneer Arena or Valley Stadium. [Visit our Waukee travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Waukee.dx6346362) [View more Holiday homes in Waukee](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Waukee-Private-Holiday-Homes.d6346362-aaPrivateHolidayHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=41.644344,-93.85952&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:gpe%7DF%7E%7Cz%7BP%3FU%3FS%40S%3FU%40U%40S%3FS%40UBS%40U%40QBUBSBUBS%40SDSBSDSBSDSDQDSDSDQFSDQFQDQFSFQHQFOFSFOHOHQFOHOHQHMHQJOHMJOHMJMJMJMJMJMJKJMJKLKJKLILKJKLILILILIJINILELILGNGLELGNELENELENENCLCNELANCNCNANALANAN%3FNAN%3FN%3FN%3FL%3FN%40N%3FN%40N%40N%40L%40NBNBL%40NDNBLBNDNDLDLDNFLDNDLFLFLHNDLHLHLHJHLHLHLJLJJHJJLJJJLLJJHLJLLLHLJLHNJLHLJNHPHLHPHNHNFPHNFNHRFNFPFPFRDPFPFPDRDPFRDRBPDRDRBRDRBRBRBRBT%40RBT%40PBT%40R%40T%40R%3FR%40T%40T%3FR%3FR%3FT%3FT%3FR%3FRATAT%3FRARATARCRARCTARCTCRCRCRERCRERERCPERGREPERGPGPEPGRGPGPGNIPGPINGPININIPILIPKLINKLINKLILMLKLILKJMLKJMJKJKHMJMJMHMHKHMHMHMFOFMHMFMDOFMDOFMDMDODODMBOBOBMBOBOBM%40O%40O%40O%40O%3FO%40M%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FOAO%3FOAMAOAOAOCOCMCOCMCOCOEMEOEMEOEMGMGOEMGMIMGOGKIMIMIMIMIKKMKMIKKMKKKKMKKKMKMKMKMKMIMKOIOKMIQIMIQIOGOIQIOGQGQGOIQGQGSEQGQEQGSEQESESEQESCSESCSESASCSCUCSCUASASCSAU%3FSASAU%3FUAS%3FS%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=CCcPvdDRoiCOg3vmIuEHGQH8qxg=) Urbandale, IA ### What's nearby - Living History Farms - 12 min drive - 7.8 miles - UnityPoint Health - Methodist West Hospital - 13 min drive - 7.4 miles - Jordan Creek Town Center - 14 min drive - 7.0 miles - Drake University - 23 min drive - 17.5 miles - Casey's Center - 25 min drive - 19.0 miles ### Getting around - Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 31 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Hy-Vee Market Grille Express - ‬5 min drive - ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive - ‪Casey's General Store - ‬4 min drive - ‪Casey's - ‬5 min drive - ‪Culver's - ‬6 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Does The Blue Haven have a pool? > Yes, this property has a pool. ### Is The Blue Haven pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows pets (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet. ### What time is check-in at The Blue Haven? > Check-in begins at 3:30 PM. ### What time is check-out at The Blue Haven? > Checkout is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is The Blue Haven located? > Situated in Waukee, this holiday home is within 2 miles (3 km) of Walnut Creek Hills Park, Alice Nizzi Park and Fox Creek Park. Canary Park and Brookshire Open Space are also within 3 miles (5 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question