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Cozy remodeled 1 bedroom near Drake U and downtown

Apartment near Drake University in Des Moines

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A living room with a dark armchair, a sofa, a coffee table, and a TV on a wooden stand.
A neatly made bed with a dark grey bedspread, multiple pillows including one with 'relax' embroidered, a small bedside table with a lamp, and a wall-mounted mirror.
A compact kitchen with white cabinets, a black stove, and a microwave. There is a dining table with four chairs.
A house with a wooden staircase leading to a porch.
A kitchen with a stove, coffee maker, and a sign that says "thankful grateful blessed".

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Des Moines, IA
  • Place, Drake University
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Knapp Center
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Hoyt Sherman Place
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Des Moines, IA (DSM-Des Moines Intl.)
    ‪11 min drive‬

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About the area

Des Moines

Heart of Des Moines.With a stay at this Drake apartment, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Drake University and 2 miles (3 km) of Knapp Center. Des Moines Community Playhouse and Hoyt Sherman Place are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Drake University - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • La Casa Cultural Center - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Knapp Center - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Des Moines Community Playhouse - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Hoyt Sherman Place - 3 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

  • Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Drake Diner - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Smokey Row Coffee - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Northern Vessel - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Big Grove Brewery & Taproom - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Cozy remodeled 1 bedroom near Drake U and downtown

Forget your worries in this spacious and serene space in the heart of Des Moines. Near Drake University. 5 minutes from downtown, 10 minutes to everything in the metro.
Large eat in kitchen and bathroom. Large bedroom and comfy living room.
You’ll have direct inside private door access to the laundry room area equipped with washer and dryer and folding area. Other units share laundry but all others have to use an exterior door entrance.
Enjoy your stay with complimentary Wi-Fi, games and everything Des Moines has to offer. This unit is tucked right off of I235 with easy access anywhere!

2 night minimum stay required on weekends or holidays or 1 night is ok for additional $40.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city center

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)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 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

Rules

Must have 5stars to book instantly otherwise inquire and explain why not and what your travel intentions are.

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.

Frequently asked questions

How close is Cozy remodeled 1 bedroom near Drake U and downtown to the airport?

This apartment is 5.7 mi (24-min drive) away from the Des Moines International Airport (DSM) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Cozy remodeled 1 bedroom near Drake U and downtown have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this apartment.

Does Cozy remodeled 1 bedroom near Drake U and downtown offer free breakfast?

This apartment does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Cozy remodeled 1 bedroom near Drake U and downtown?

No, there is no casino at this apartment, but Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino (17-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Cozy remodeled 1 bedroom near Drake U and downtown?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Cozy remodeled 1 bedroom near Drake U and downtown?

Free parking is not available at this apartment.

Does Cozy remodeled 1 bedroom near Drake U and downtown have a pool?

This apartment does not have a pool.

Does Cozy remodeled 1 bedroom near Drake U and downtown have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this apartment.

How close is Cozy remodeled 1 bedroom near Drake U and downtown to downtown Des Moines?

This apartment is 2.3 mi away from Des Moines.

Cozy remodeled 1 bedroom near Drake U and downtown Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 11 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 11 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 11 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sarah E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location in town. Clean and comfortable. The hosts were easy to work with.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ashlynn H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A very cozy place, perfect for a small group to stay at. Well kept and organized as well.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jerry B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent stay

We had a great stay. Communication was great and the accommodations were perfect for our stay. The property was clean, well furnished and walking distance to Drake.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Doug & B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy

A perfect stay if youre in the area for state track.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gwen H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place to stay!

Lots of renovations inside — they look amazing! Cool, old house close to Drake. Small bathroom but had everything you’d need!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kristina S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful

Ryan is an amazing host the house was super cute and clean
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tari B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Home Away From Home!!

This darling apartment was welcoming, cozy, and conveniently located! Ryan and Angie are the perfect hosts! Nothing was overlooked! Book your Des Moines stay soon!!
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Johnny N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great little place

Travelled into for a Muay Thai tournament. This place was ideally located in town for plenty of restaurants and also the venu. The ice cream shop down the street is delicious. Host was very responsive and helpful with any questions we had. Much appreciated!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

JOE S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wholesome

The place was convenient to everything we needed. Very clean and welcoming! I would add some full length mirrors in the master for being able to get ready more comfortably. All in all was an enjoyable experience!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Michaela G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Convenient to Drake parents

This is one of several apartments in an older, subdivided house in a very college adjacent neighborhood. The hosts set it up well with basic kitchen supplies and and linens and we had everything we needed for our short stay. It was great to have off-street parking. The steps into it needed some repair and the driveway is steep, with potholes so I was glad we weren't there in snowy weather. The hosts were easy to reach and responsive. We brought our medium sized dog and he was glad for the (small) yard and sidewalks in the neighborhood.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Kenna E.

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026