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The Carol Anne - Charming 2bd - 2ba Victorian Home Near Downtown!

Vacation home near Drake University in Des Moines

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A two-story house with a front porch, a covered entryway, and a small front yard with a stone border.
A bedroom with a large bed, a nightstand, a lamp, a chair, and a door.
A porch with two wicker chairs and a small table, a decorative wreath, and a door with a sign.
A living room with a beige sofa, a red armchair, a coffee table, and a patterned rug.
A dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a window with blinds, and a view of trees and buildings outside.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 479 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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

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About the area

Des Moines

Drake stay.With a stay at this Drake vacation home, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Drake University and 2 miles (3 km) of Knapp Center. The Wallace Centers of Iowa: Wallace House and Hoyt Sherman Place are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Drake University - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Knapp Center - 16 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Hoyt Sherman Place - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Water Works Park - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Pappajohn Sculpture Park - 3 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

  • Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Smokey Row Coffee - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Drake Diner - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Tacos Degollado - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Thai Flavors Ingersoll - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Kitchen Spaces - ‬8 min walk

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 Carol Anne - Charming 2bd - 2ba Victorian Home Near Downtown!

The Carol Anne. This Victorian-era duplex is the perfect mix of Victorian and modern for all the comforts of home. Perfect for quick or extended trips. Location can't be beat: Walking distance to Drake University. Minutes by car to downtown, hospitals, Ingersoll district and proximity to I-235 gets you anywhere in the city. Off street parking/electronic locks make check-in a easy. 2 large bedrooms w/queen beds, 2 bathrooms, kitchen, laundry, closets, and more making it ideal for multiple guests!

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 steps to reach entrance
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Single level property
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Note from host: No smoking or vaping or any substances

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping mall

Things to do

  • Casino nearby

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)
  • Deadbolt lock
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • Garden
  • Recycling
  • Unit size: 850 square feet

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

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

No smoking, no pets, no parties, not exceptions!
Exterior cameras capture outside activity only

Pets

  • No pets allowed
  • Note from host: Absolutely no pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: Is not set up for children but they are welcome

Events

No events allowed
This home is in a neighborhood with families

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking or vaping or any substances

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
Note from host: This home is in a neighborhood with families
Long-term renters welcome
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, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. Note from host: This home is in a neighborhood with families Long-term renters welcome. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

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Charming Victorian Des Moines
Charming Victorian Home Near Downtown Des Moines
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Frequently asked questions

How close is The Carol Anne - Charming 2bd - 2ba Victorian Home Near Downtown! to the airport?

This vacation home is 5.3 mi (17-min drive) away from the Des Moines International Airport (DSM) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does The Carol Anne - Charming 2bd - 2ba Victorian Home Near Downtown! have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

Does The Carol Anne - Charming 2bd - 2ba Victorian Home Near Downtown! offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Carol Anne - Charming 2bd - 2ba Victorian Home Near Downtown!?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home, but Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino (16-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at The Carol Anne - Charming 2bd - 2ba Victorian Home Near Downtown!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at The Carol Anne - Charming 2bd - 2ba Victorian Home Near Downtown!?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does The Carol Anne - Charming 2bd - 2ba Victorian Home Near Downtown! have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does The Carol Anne - Charming 2bd - 2ba Victorian Home Near Downtown! have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is The Carol Anne - Charming 2bd - 2ba Victorian Home Near Downtown! to downtown Des Moines?

This vacation home is 1.9 mi away from Des Moines.

The Carol Anne - Charming 2bd - 2ba Victorian Home Near Downtown! Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 53 out of 58 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 58 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 58 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 58 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 58 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Stay

Clean and very nice place.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Comfortable stay

Comfortable stay
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cute place

We enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Clean, quiet stay

Very clean, tidy, comfortable stay for the week during a national archery tournament. Nice parks close by, restaurants and coffee too. Thank you!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

exactly what we expected

We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place to stay!

We were in town visiting our new grandson; absolutely loved the house! It was only 5 minutes away from them, in a nice quiet neighborhood, very well maintained and nicely decorated and had everything we needed. Especially enjoyed the front porch which we used daily. Would definitely stay there whenever we come to visit!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was great. The only problem was the noise from the upstairs tenants. Maybe the other unit should have better carpeting on the floor or throw rugs. The host tried to address this but it didn't make much of a difference with the folks upstairs. Being awakened to loud noises at two o'clock in the morning does not exactly lend itself to a peaceful night's sleep.I would use the host again but maybe take the upstairs floor
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Enjoyable stay!

Very nice place, well tended to and maintained, owners very nice and responsive. Wonderful wrap around porch! We'll be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Aug 25

Good time and nice place to stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful place to stay!

We were in Des Moines for business. We came across this rental on VRBO. It was a wonderful stay. Quiet neighborhood and we felt safe. The rental was very clean and the decor was fabulous. Thank you for providing a great house rental!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Home Away From Home

The home was so quaint & beautiful. Perfect location and very peaceful. The host were so accommodating and beyond pleasant and quick to reply. We absolutely Enjoyed our stay . Can’t say enough about it. We look forward to returning , Vicky 😊
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice location

Very nice, clean two bedroom. A lot of extras and attention to detail in this unit. Would recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great for State Track

We loved our stay. The property was clean and provided a restful stay that a hotel just couldn’t touch. We stayed here for the three days of state track and appreciated that it was within walking distance of the stadium. We went back and forth and we’re able to get out of the sun and wind between events. Very restful.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely Victorian

We stayed for four nights and had a great stay. Michael and Jocelyn have done a nice job maintaining the character of this Victorian home. It was very clean, great wifi, nice kitchen and convenient to all the places we wanted to visit. It seems as though everything in Des Moines was less than 10 minutes drive. Would love to stay here again on our next visit.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay at The Carol Anne

The Carol Anne was a perfect place to stay. I was a solo traveler, however, this 1st floor home would be very comfortable for up to 4 persons. Very clean & had all the conveniences of home including washer/dryer. If the weather was a bit more pleasant, it would be nice to sit on the porch. If I come back to Des Moines, I will see if The Carol Anne would be available again.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A Good Place to Stay

Excellent overall. Clean, decorated nicely, snow removal done well, quiet, enough coffee, able to wash 2 loads of clothes. Wifi worked properly, good communication with the hosts/owners and it is close to downtown. Driveway is a little steep, one vehicle per residence in the driveway, both vehicles need to stay close to their side. And there is additional parking in the street.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Terrific choice!!!

This house is so fun! Very clean very well supplied with things you’d need. Easy to get to. Easy access with the key pad instead of keeping track of keys! The neighborhood is awesome so much to do within walking distance. Quiet and peaceful. The porch is absolutely the best part of the house. We so enjoyed sitting outside! We will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful Home near Interstate

A friend and I stayed at this place for the weekend. It's a cozy place that is beautifully restored and decorated with easy access to the interstate. We appreciated many of the "extras" the host provided such as complimentary coffee, tea, makeup remover wipes, etc. The kitchen is well stocked with spices, a kettle, a toaster, and any other items you need. The one downside is the unit upstairs; we could always hear them walking around.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Iowa getaway

What a cozy home. We had everything we needed. It was clean, had a fully stocked kitchen with a gas range and a full size fridge, washer, and dryer. Everything was laid out in a nice book with full instructions. It was great. Not sure if I missed it at booking but this is a duplex type of home we were down stairs and it was lodging upstairs we only shared a nice wraparound type porch. I highly recommend this property and would not hesitate to book it again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Well maintained comfortable house - Walkable neighborhood

The house is really cute, spacious and well equpped and well appointed. There is plenty of room and there is an outside covered porch and a small yard. The beds were comfortable, good water pressure and well equipped with towels and a full size kitchen. The neighborhood is a short drive from the airport. The neighborhood is quiet, yet walkable with several shops, restaurants, and a great ice cream parlor, within a short walk. The owner communicated great and was available in case we needed anything (which we did not, but it was nice to know they were close by if needed).
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Book this with confidence!

This was perfect. Very clean. Beautiful restoration. Excellent host! We were in town for a wedding and had never rented a home before. This first time experience exceeded our expectations! Great beds and showers. The weather was hot and it was refreshing to come back to a nice, cool, relaxing home. It felt so much like home we forgot we didn’t really live there! We will stay here on our next visit to Des Moines. Thanks for everything, Jocelyn!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very good, little extras appreciated, quiet neighborhood.

Very good, little extras appreciated, quiet neighborhood. Enjoyed it totally! My only recommendation would be a sofa in the living room where a person could stretch out when relaxing. Also a grab bar in the front bathroom shower. It would accommodate older guests (like me). (Soap going to the floor makes it slippery and nothing to hold onto. Everything else was wonderful and completely satisfactory. We sure didn't want to leave! Thank you again Jocelyn and Michael.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

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

Lacking a lot

For a 5 night stay, the VRBO lacked Dishwashing soap, no Kleenex, and clothes soap. We did get about 5 Keurig cups. Was disappointed that we needed to buy insurance for breakage that cost an additional $90. As the place was small the cleaning fee should have more than covered the cost to have the place cleaned with no left over dead bugs, dust and dirt. The house behind the property has a rooster that crowed all day. It was like having a neighbor whose dog never quit barking. The owner was worried about scratching his floors but did not mention how uneven they were. The numerous levels were a serious trip hazard. People buy roller bags so they can roll them around. I see where the floors were a little too fragile for this. Just not a comfortable stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Place to stay close to downtown
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location in the Drake neighborhood. The host was clear in communication. Check in was easy. We had some car trouble and the neighbor was very friendly and helpful. Quiet and comfortable place. Would definately stay again if needed.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026