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The Blue Haven

Waukee vacation home with fireplace

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Microwave, oven, stovetop, dishwasher
Terrace/patio
Exterior
TV, fireplace
Microwave, oven, stovetop, dishwasher

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathrooms

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Urbandale, IA
  • Place, Walnut Creek Hills Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Jordan Creek Town Center
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Place, Casey's Center
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Airport, Des Moines, IA (DSM-Des Moines Intl.)
    ‪26 min drive‬

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About the area

Waukee

In Waukee .Within 2 miles (3 km) of this Waukee vacation home, you'll find Walnut Creek Hills Park and Alice Nizzi Park. Fox Creek Park and Canary Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Walnut Creek Hills Park - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Jordan Creek Town Center - 14 min drive - 11.6 km
  • Casey's Center - 22 min drive - 31.2 km
  • Adventureland - 24 min drive - 38.1 km
  • Iowa State Fairgrounds - 28 min drive - 38.5 km

Getting around

  • Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hy-Vee Market Grille Express - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Casey's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬6 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 Blue Haven

Welcome to The Blue Haven! A spacious Urbandale retreat just minutes from downtown Des Moines and Jordan Creek Mall. Sleeping up to 12, this home features a fully stocked kitchen, covered deck and an entertainer’s basement complete with a wet bar, pool table, and ping-pong tables, plus a theater-style reclining sectional. Perfect for family getaways, celebrations, or group trips with easy access to dining, shopping, and fun nearby!

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Internet access

Food and drink

  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Stovetop

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • TV

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • One pet total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

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)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:30 PM
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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 50 lbs per pet)
  • 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
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 and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

The Blue Haven Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Emily T.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
The house, location and host made our stay perfect Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025