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The Capitol House-East Village/Downtown, King Bed

Family-friendly stay near Principal Park

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A modern living room with a grey sofa, a glass coffee table, and a grey armchair. There is a white rug on the floor and a large green plant in a vase.
A neatly made bed with white bedding and a black and white striped blanket, a bedside table with a lamp, a window with sheer curtains, and a wall-mounted coat rack.
A two-story house with a patio area featuring outdoor furniture.
A kitchen with a central island, a microwave, an oven, and green cabinets.
A park with a fountain, picnic tables, and covered seating areas.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Des Moines, IA
  • Place, Principal Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Des Moines Civic Center
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Iowa State Capitol Building
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Des Moines, IA (DSM-Des Moines Intl.)
    ‪11 min drive‬

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About the area

Des Moines

City center stay.Your stay at this Downtown Des Moines vacation home places you within 2 miles (3 km) of State Historical Museum of Iowa and Wooly's. Iowa State Capitol Building and Principal Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Wooly's - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Science Center of Iowa - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Principal Park - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Des Moines Civic Center - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Iowa State Capitol Building - 2 min drive - 2.5 km

Getting around

  • Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Scornovaccas Pizza - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪The Iowa Taproom - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Mullets Restaurant - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Arby's - ‬2 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.

The Capitol House-East Village/Downtown, King Bed

Located on the Southern edge of East Village, The Capitol House is walking distance or quick drive to everything downtown Des Moines has to offer! You can pick up the river path at the end of our block and it’s under a mile to Principle Park, Farmer’s market, East Village shopping and Court Ave food/drinks. Enjoy a view of the Capitol Building from the front yard or cross the street to enjoy the Disc golf course, park and splash pad with your kids or furry family members!

All 3 bedrooms and the full bath are located upstairs. The downstairs is spacious with an open kitchen, dining room and living room. The half bath is on the first-level, just off the entry way.

Guests have private access to the entire house, including the front yard, driveway and back patio/yard.

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Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen island
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Computer monitor
  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Meal delivery service

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • On a river

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)

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 16

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 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

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm 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
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 private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Capitol House-East Village/Downtown, King Bed to the airport?

This vacation home is 6 mi (26-min drive) away from the Des Moines International Airport (DSM) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does The Capitol House-East Village/Downtown, King Bed have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

Does The Capitol House-East Village/Downtown, King Bed offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Capitol House-East Village/Downtown, King Bed?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home, but Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino (14-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at The Capitol House-East Village/Downtown, King Bed?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at The Capitol House-East Village/Downtown, King Bed?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does The Capitol House-East Village/Downtown, King Bed have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does The Capitol House-East Village/Downtown, King Bed have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is The Capitol House-East Village/Downtown, King Bed to downtown Des Moines?

This vacation home is 1.1 mi away from Des Moines.

The Capitol House-East Village/Downtown, King Bed Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 23 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 23 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 23 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 23 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 23 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dakota K.

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

Great stay!

A nice, clean home that was perfect for a girls night in. Location was great and I appreciated all the small touches (chargers, fans in all the rooms) that made for a great stay. Would stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Josey N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great communication with the property manager! Very close and easy to get to the fairgrounds and downtown! House was very clean and comfy beds! Park right across the street-pack your frisbees for frisbee golf!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brad C.

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

Close to everything

Cozy little place, withing 5-10 mins of everything in Central and southeast side of Des Moines.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tanya D.

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

Relaxing

We had a relaxing time while visiting Des Moines for my nieces graduation. Everything flowed very nicely. The location was nice and quiet and the home was very inviting!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Anthony J.

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

We enjoyed our stay!

Everything went smoothly and was conveniently placed in relation to downtown. Thank you Cassie! :)
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Shelly G.

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

Good Guys

Great place to stay with all the amenities! Pet fr
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Britney H.

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

Perfect Weekend Getaway!

We drove up for a baseball game with family and rather all staying in separate hotel rooms we chose to get a house that could accamodate all of us! This house was the perfect fit for us! They even provided toys for our littles { 4, 2, 1, and infant} We truly loved it! Will definitely be visiting again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Heather R.

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

Excellent

Everything was prefect for what we needed. Host was quick to respond and super friendly! Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Victoria M.

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

Perfect retreat

We stayed for a week in June. I had a 10 and 12 year old. The splash pad across the street was refreshing.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Traci C.

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

Perfect location

We stayed with a larger group with the intention of having privacy of a home and being close to downtown. This was great. Very clean. Host very responsive. Easy check in and check out. Stocked very well. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ruth J.

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

Weekend in des moines

We enjoyed the location… everything was close and easy to get to. The house was spacious and comfortable, easy driveway parking and close access to restaurants, bike trails, and fun things to do. The host was awesome about responding quickly and made checking in and out very easy. The city of Des Moines was a really pleasant surprise for us. Loved seeing so many people outside walking, running, biking, and playing with their families.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Julie C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Disliked: Location
Property was fine. Neighborhood not the best, but no issues. Living room furniture was not as pictured and couches were not as comfortable as they could have been. Everything was extremely clean. Hot water temperature was extremely hot, be very careful when showering and do not leave kids in the tub unsupervised. Beds were comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca R.

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

Nice house

We enjoyed the house will definitely come back. We loved all the fun game option for us to play and how you had a good amount of items stocked for us. The backyard was so cute with the little bar would recommend a fire pit wld of made that area. Only issue we had was one of the TV upstairs wasnt working properly so they just watched movies. Will use again for iowa state fair.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Wendy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Rooms are big and clean, backyard was overgrown and unkept. Ant issue in the kitchen which was communicated. Across the street from a park with a water feature for children and easy access to a running and bike path along the river. Lingering smell of nicotine in the house.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

bev g.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This house is in a perfect location. Beds are really comfortable, the half bath downstairs really convenient. There is huge park across the street that would be perfect for little kids and the trail along the river is only a few hundred feet from the front door. We sat on the patio every morning for coffee, it would have been nice to have cushions on the furniture but there is plenty of seating. neighborhood is really quiet. This is an old house, take that into consideration. If you are looking for a brand new, modern rental this is not it. However, it fit our needs and we would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Bridget P.

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

Great experience

We took a weekend trip from Kansas City to Des Moines. There were seven adults and a toddler. The Capitol House was perfect. It was clean and there was plenty of room for all of us. The host was readily available if we had any questions. The house had all the basic necessities, plus quite a few extra amenities- such as tvs in each room with streaming services, lots of DVDs, children’s toys and a grill. Plus there were plenty of towels and toilet paper. We loved that there was a splash pad and playground literally across the street. It was perfect for my 3 year old grandniece to burn some energy. The house was super close proximity to downtown, but still located in a quiet neighborhood. 10/10 would recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brenda D.

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

Girls concert night

Nice clean property in quiet neighborhood- short Uber ride to downtown clubs and wells arena
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lisa H.

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

Lovely House

House was clean and had everything we needed. The area outside is a bit loud from traffic and the park but it was quite peaceful inside so didn’t bother us. Worked perfectly for what we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Peter E.

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

Great stay

This place was great. Close to downtown and plenty of room inside. Cassandra is a great communicator and check in/out was easy!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Maureen T.

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

Weekend Getaway

Super cute house inside! Our group had 6 adults & and suited us well. Appreciate that there were plenty of towels/washcloths and a portable fan in each bedroom! Much better stay than a hotel room. Thank you!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Natalie T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

justin w.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tricia

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023