Title: The Blue Haven Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - 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 ## Photo gallery for The Blue Haven ![Microwave, oven, stovetop, dishwasher - The Blue Haven (Urbandale)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/121000000/120250000/120242400/120242394/c6f93ce6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![TV, fireplace - The Blue Haven (Urbandale)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/121000000/120250000/120242400/120242394/7d25530e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Microwave, oven, stovetop, dishwasher - The Blue Haven (Urbandale)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/121000000/120250000/120242400/120242394/65c91d30.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio - The Blue Haven (Urbandale)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/121000000/120250000/120242400/120242394/44d00382.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, Internet, bed sheets - The Blue Haven (Urbandale)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/121000000/120250000/120242400/120242394/3de76595.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies The Blue Haven provides laundry facilities and more. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms3 bathrooms ## Popular amenities - Pool - Washing machine - Dryer - Pet-friendly - Air-conditioning - Fireplace ## 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 ![Private kitchen](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90250000/90249100/90249044/w576h683x225y0-90790eab.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 2 Bedroom Apartment next to High Trestle Trail Woodward - Kitchen - Washing machine - Air-conditioning - Parking available [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-27&endDate=2026-01-28&selected=90249044&PinnedHotelID=90249044&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Smart TV, offices, computer monitors, printers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/73000000/72560000/72554500/72554442/c6ed5d2c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Recently Upgraded | Attached Garage | Monstrous Island West Des Moines - Pool - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer 9.4 Exceptional 8 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-27&endDate=2026-01-28&selected=72554442&PinnedHotelID=72554442&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91890000/91888100/91888099/5983946a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Executive Living 2min to Jordan Creek 6 bed/5 bath Near Jordan Creek Mall West Des Moines - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Air-conditioning 10 Exceptional 51 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-27&endDate=2026-01-28&selected=91888099&PinnedHotelID=91888099&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Private kitchen](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/121000000/120700000/120693800/120693705/d5a70e7d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Group Friendly 4 Bed 3 Bath Home Sleeps 12 Close to Sports Complexes Granger - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Pet-friendly 10 Exceptional 5 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-27&endDate=2026-01-28&selected=120693705&PinnedHotelID=120693705&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119620000/119610900/119610862/2b689f29.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Lake Panorama Luxe Retreat with Gourmet Kitchen & Stunning Sunsets Panora - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Free Wi-Fi [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-27&endDate=2026-01-28&selected=119610862&PinnedHotelID=119610862&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/122000000/121520000/121510900/121510848/422be6b2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 3BR-Easy Lake Access-PingPong-Surrounded by Woods Polk City - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Air-conditioning [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-27&endDate=2026-01-28&selected=121510848&PinnedHotelID=121510848&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/64000000/63370000/63362800/63362749/8e625d42.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Historic Home in the Heart of Perry Perry - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Air-conditioning 10 Exceptional 34 reviews £343 includes taxes & fees 19 Jan - 20 Jan [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-19&endDate=2026-01-20&selected=63362749&PinnedHotelID=63362749&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/60000000/59620000/59614100/59614014/cb4d9ee2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Scenic treetop views at Lake Panorama Panora - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Free Wi-Fi 9.4 Exceptional 9 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-27&endDate=2026-01-28&selected=59614014&PinnedHotelID=59614014&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106220000/106212100/106212086/6b2c317e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Charming Historic Home with Modern Comforts \~Near Drake and Downtown!! 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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 ![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 - Walnut Creek Hills Park \- 3 min drive \- 1.6 miles - Jordan Creek Town Center \- 14 min drive \- 7.2 miles - Casey's Center \- 22 min drive \- 19.4 miles - Iowa State Fairgrounds \- 28 min drive \- 23.9 miles - Iowa State University \- 48 min drive \- 46.0 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 - ‬5 min drive - ‪Casey's General Store - ‬4 min drive - ‪Culver's - ‬6 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Does The Blue Haven have a pool? ### Is The Blue Haven pet-friendly? ### What time is check-in at The Blue Haven? ### What time is check-out at The Blue Haven? ### Where is The Blue Haven located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## The Blue Haven 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 2 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 9 Nov 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy The house, location and host made our stay perfect Thank you! ##### Verified traveller Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Emily T. 17 Nov 2025 ##### Emily T. Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025 ---