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Valley Junction Gem W/ Games and Outdoor space

West Des Moines vacation home with kitchen

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Dining
Coffee/tea maker, fridge, microwave, oven
Terrace/patio
Exterior
Smart TV

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8116 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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West Des Moines, IA
  • Place, Valley Junction
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Val Air Ballroom
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Raccoon River Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Des Moines, IA (DSM-Des Moines Intl.)
    ‪10 min drive‬

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About the area

West Des Moines

In West Des Moines .Stay at this West Des Moines vacation home and you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Valley Junction and 2 miles (3 km) of Val Air Ballroom. Water Works Park and Raccoon River Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Valley Junction - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Val Air Ballroom - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Windsor Heights Dog Park - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Water Works Park - 3 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Raccoon River Park - 4 min drive - 3.1 km

Getting around

  • Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Casey's - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Sully's Irish Pub - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Taco John's - ‬13 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.

Valley Junction Gem W/ Games and Outdoor space

Enjoy your stay at this newly remodeled, expertly designed home in West Des Moines. Enjoy the amenities of a big backyard and pack patio while being only 5 blocks away from the Valley Junction shopping district.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,249 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

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
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • 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 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 private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. 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.

Property is also known as

314115

Frequently asked questions

How close is Valley Junction Gem W/ Games and Outdoor space to the airport?

This vacation home is 7 mi (15-min drive) away from the Des Moines International Airport (DSM) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Valley Junction Gem W/ Games and Outdoor space have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

Does Valley Junction Gem W/ Games and Outdoor space offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Valley Junction Gem W/ Games and Outdoor space?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Valley Junction Gem W/ Games and Outdoor space?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Valley Junction Gem W/ Games and Outdoor space?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Valley Junction Gem W/ Games and Outdoor space have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Valley Junction Gem W/ Games and Outdoor space have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Valley Junction Gem W/ Games and Outdoor space to downtown West Des Moines?

This vacation home is 3.4 mi away from West Des Moines.

Valley Junction Gem W/ Games and Outdoor space Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 11 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 11 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 11 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 11 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aaron L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Extremely comfortable stay in a very nice updated home. Centrally located in a quiet neighborhood. Would stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Terri O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Pet friendly, great host that was very easy to get a hold of. Great neighborhood and easy to get around town.
Stayed 13 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Johnny N.

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

Great Host!

Sarah was beyond helpful and accommodating during our stay in town for a tournament. We’ll certainly be working with her the next time we come to Des Moines.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sheilah N.

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

Comfy in Quiet Neighborhood

Enjoyed our stay with family and proximity to Valley Junction.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

ava rose t.

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

Lovely!

Just as pictured and lovely neighborhood!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Mary D.

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

Family Christmas

We had four adults and one dog. The fenced in backyard was great for the dog. Location was great for walking or running. Also great for getting to downtown and Des Moines relatives.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lawrence F.

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

Great home in nice neighborhood

Thank you for hosting us. I travel a lot with my kids wrestling tournaments and this home was perfect. The front room flows into the kitchen and allowed for great times.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Lauren B.

Disliked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
I had my trip dates change due to work schedules adjusting which occurred just a couple hours into the 14-day no cancellation window. The host told me to cancel without refund and rebook. I travel a lot for work using home hosting platforms and have never come across a host who refuses to allow a trip date change to an earlier open date if the calendar is open. I was very disappointed at the policy. I wouldn’t recommend this home due to the inability to make reservations changes within 2 weeks before the reservation.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

4/10 Poor

Shane C.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
We noticed the house was littered with cobwebs and the bedrooms had a very stale smell to them. It was clear no one had examined the property before we arrived.When we went to clean the musty dog hair covered bed sheets we observed the washer had mold growing on the rubber seal. There was no mattress cover on the bed I was staying on and it was covered in pee stains. Needs replaced.The pillows did not have pillow protectors and were stained. The host did send new pillows.There were food crumbs on the couch and three of the chairs in the dining room.There was dog hair located in several areas of the house.In the kitchen, the silverware drawer had crumbs in it. So we had to wash all of the silverware.In the middle of the night on Christmas Eve to the fire alarm chirping. There were no batteries in the residence to replace the dead batteries. I had to go to the gas station. This could have been avoided with the simple house maintenance of changing your batteries every year.The last two days we were there we found the source of strange smell we had noticed in the kitchen since we got there. It was a dead mouse caught in a mouse trap and it had been there for some time. A host should check to make sure mouse traps are clear before guests arrive.We were offered no compensation our troubles. I sent pictures to the host.This is a nice location and the house is very lovely, unfortunately very dirty. Please install a large TV.
Dead mouse
Mouse Trap Location
Crumbs before we arrived
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karmen D.

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

10/10 Excellent

Brad W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024