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Altoona Home 11 Mi to Downtown Des Moines

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Altoona Home 11 Mi to Downtown Des Moines

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Property grounds
Exterior
4 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel crib
Interior
Fridge, microwave, stovetop, dishwasher

Overview of Altoona Home 11 Mi to Downtown Des Moines

Reviews
9.6

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space

Check out the area

Map
Altoona, Iowa
  • Popular LocationPrairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino8 min drive
  • Popular LocationAdventureland8 min drive
  • Popular LocationIowa State Fairgrounds13 min drive
  • AirportDes Moines, IA (DSM-Des Moines Intl.)23 min drive

Space details

4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, sleeps 13
190 sq m
Bedroom 1
    1 king bed
Bedroom 2
    2 queen beds
Bedroom 3
    1 king bed
Bedroom 4
    1 king bed
Common area
    1 sleep sofa/futon
    1 sleep sofa/futon

Room options

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About the area

Altoona

In Altoona .Within 6 miles (10 km) of this Altoona vacation home, you'll find Adventureland and Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino. Outlets of Des Moines and Toad Valley Golf Course are also within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Outlets of Des Moines - 7 min drive
  • Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino - 8 min drive
  • Adventureland - 8 min drive
  • Iowa State Fairgrounds - 13 min drive
  • Wells Fargo Arena - 17 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers - 5 min drive
  • McDonald's - 7 min drive
  • Casey's General Store - 6 min drive
  • McDonald's - 6 min drive
  • Dairy Queen - 3 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Altoona Home 11 Mi to Downtown Des Moines

Whether you’re visiting downtown Des Moines, catching a game at Iowa State, or simply in need of a getaway, this 4-bedroom, 3.5-bathroom vacation rental is the perfect home away from home. Take advantage of its fully equipped kitchen, multiple living spaces, and backyard ideal for barbecuing, dining, and playing outdoors. Make sure to visit the acclaimed Downtown Farmers' Market, try your luck at the Prairie Meadows Casino, and stop by Sleepy Hollow Sports Park for year-round fun!

-- THE PROPERTY --

Family Friendly | Free WiFi | Private Deck

Bedroom 1: King Bed | Bedroom 2: 2 Queen Beds | Bedroom 3: King Bed | Bedroom 4: King Bed | Bonus Room: Queen Sleeper Sofa | Office: Twin Futon | Additional Sleeping: Pack ‘n Play

OUTDOOR LIVING: Charcoal grill, outdoor dining area, yard
INDOOR LIVING: 5 Smart TVs w/ cable, DVD player, movies, board games, books, dining table, desk workspace, fireplace (decorative only)
KITCHEN: Stove/oven, refrigerator, dishwasher, microwave, Keurig coffee maker, toaster, blender, water filter/ice maker, cooking basics, dishware/flatware
GENERAL: Central air conditioning/heating, washer/dryer, linens/towels, iron/board, complimentary toiletries, hair dryers, hangers, trash bags/paper towels, high chair available
FAQ: Stairs required to access, 1 Ring doorbell (facing front entry)
PARKING: Garage (2 vehicles), driveway (2 vehicles), free street parking

-- THE LOCATION --

DOWNTOWN DESTINATIONS (~11 miles): Wells Fargo Arena, Iowa Events Center, Pappajohn Sculpture Park, Farmers’ Market, Principal Park, State Capitol, shops, restaurants, bars & more
AREA ACTIVITIES: Prairie Meadows Casino (2 miles), Outlets of Des Moines (4 miles), Adventureland Park (4 miles), Iowa State Fairgrounds (7 miles), Des Moines Art Center (14 miles), Merle Hay Mall (16 miles), Iowa State University (36 miles)
OPT OUTSIDE: Sleepy Hollow Sports Park (7 miles), MacRae Park (14 miles), Des Moines Water Works Park (16 miles), Walnut Woods State Park (24 miles)
AIRPORT: Des Moines International Airport (19 miles)

-- REST EASY WITH US --

Evolve makes it easy to find and book properties you’ll never want to leave. You can relax knowing that our properties will always be ready for you and that we’ll answer the phone 24/7. Even better, if anything is off about your stay, we’ll make it right. You can count on our homes and our people to make you feel welcome--because we know what vacation means to you.

-- POLICIES --

- No smoking
- No pets allowed
- No events, parties, or large gatherings
- Must be at least 25 years old to book
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in
- NOTE: This property requires stairs to access
- NOTE: The fireplace is not available for guest use
- NOTE: Your safety matters. This property features a Ring doorbell device with an exterior security camera facing the front outdoor entry. The camera does not look into any interior spaces. The camera actively records video when motion is detected by the device (including devices linked to the camera such as the alarm system’s motion detector) or when the video doorbell button is pressed

Property manager

Evolve

Languages

English, French, German, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage
  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Toaster
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Spices
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Ice maker

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 4 bathrooms
  • Towels provided
  • Hair dryer

Living spaces

  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

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 health or beauty spa

Things to do

  • Power boating nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • Unit size: 2048 sq ft (190 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

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

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Contactless check-in is available.

Property is also known as

480633

Altoona Home 11 Mi to Downtown Des Moines Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Basil B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
Was a great spot from the wedding venue we attended. Everything was only a few minutes drive away. House was well cleaned and ready upon arrival and had great communications with our guest contact. Couldn't be more happy about the stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wedding/Family reunion
Very Clean, close to all our needs! Accommodated 4 families!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tracy C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Family Get Away
The property was in a great location, very clean and we were able to have enough space for the entire group. We’ve stayed at several VRBO’s over the years, this property exceeded our expectations. We enjoyed our stay very much and would rent again for sure.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kara S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful stay!
Was a wonderful stay and very clean and tidy. Will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ann S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Best Rental Ever
We have been using VRBO rentals for years. This one was the best we have stayed at. We liked it so much, we will rent it again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Ed S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Graduation 8 attending
Digital entry lock did not work all the time luckily cleaning lady was there she had trouble with lock as well used the garage door keyboard to enter house even that would not always respond Wanted granddaughter ( the graduate) to come for breakfast e mailed VRBO told could not have a party otherwise a monetary fine Called assist line twice emailed once no response back Ice maker would lock up sent video no response Heat off in house basement was 50 degrees one thermostat in order to warm basement living area raised heat to 72 upstairs became very hot we were told several windows upstairs could not be open others could No extra linens could be found Basement bed was not on box spring very low to the floor Kitchen table seats 6 living area could not seat all family without moving chairs frequently No cutting board One trash bag No backyard privacy small deck adequate for 4-5 people
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Roy D. D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Pleasant
Super nice, a little dated.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Constance O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Iowa in March
We loved the property and the place had everything one would need in the kitchen.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lots of space, great location and clean.
Would definitely stay again. The house was clean, spacious and comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023