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Comfortable 3-bedroom, 1.5-bathroom duplex apartment with full kitchen, laundry, and off-street parking. Minutes from Drake University and downtown Des Moines.

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A modern living room with hardwood flooring, a round coffee table, a grey sofa, and a staircase leading to another room.
A two-story brick house with a gabled roof, a central entrance with an arch, and a small porch area.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a wooden floor.
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A dining area with a glass table, black chairs, a chandelier, a wall art piece, and a window with blinds.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Entire apartment

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7304 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Des Moines, IA
  • Place, Des Moines Community Playhouse
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Des Moines Art Center
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Drake University
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Des Moines, IA (DSM-Des Moines Intl.)
    ‪12 min drive‬

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About the area

Des Moines

Waterbury stay.Within a 15-minute walk of this Waterbury apartment, you'll find Des Moines Community Playhouse and Des Moines Art Center. Waveland Municipal Golf Course and Salisbury House are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Des Moines Community Playhouse - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Des Moines Art Center - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Waveland Municipal Golf Course - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Drake University - 2 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Salisbury House - 2 min drive - 2.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Either/Or - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪La Mie Bakery & Restaurant - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪University Library Cafe - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Comfortable 3-bedroom, 1.5-bathroom duplex apartment with full kitchen, laundry, and off-street parking. Minutes from Drake University and downtown Des Moines.

Welcome to Side B!

Make yourself at home in this cozy, private 3-bedroom, 1.5-bathroom unit with modern finishes and easy access to restaurants, parks, and campus life.

🌟 Need More Room?

Check out our Entire Duplex Listing (Both Sides) to book the whole property for up to 18 guests.
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Nestled in a picturesque neighborhood, our duplex on Pleasant St offers a serene escape. Enjoy leisurely strolls through tree-lined streets, and you're just moments away from the vibrant energy of Drake University and downtown Des Moines.

Whole home, even an upstairs loft the kids (or extra adults) will love!

🏡 Features
3 Bedrooms • 1.5 Bathroom
Full kitchen with stainless appliances
Comfortable living room with Smart TV
High-speed Wi-Fi & desk workspace
Washer & dryer
Free parking in private driveway

Additional House Rules:

No Parties
No Pets
No Smoking or Vaping inside the home.

Put keys/key fob back in the lock box and scramble the code

Lost Key - $250 Keys Left In Unit - $75 Smoking in Unit - $250 Broken or Missing item (Per Item) - $25 Early Check in 2PM - $50 Late Check Out 12NN - $50
Missing Parking Pass (if applicable) - $250

Pre-Arrival Requirements We require all guests to complete the following pre-arrival steps: 1. Read and sign the rental agreement. 2. Send us a picture of you holding your government-issued of ID. Thank you for your cooperation!

🧹 Clean & Comfortable
Professionally maintained by Rapid Maid for a hotel-clean experience with the comfort of home.

NOTE : *** Exterior cameras on the side of the building and garage for security purposes. NOTHING in the interior and in any private areas ***

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Pets may be accommodated upon request. Please inform us in advance so we can submit an approval request to the homeowner and building management.

Just a quick note regarding pets 🐾 — they can be accommodated upon request, but please let us know in advance so we can submit an approval request to the homeowner/building management.

If approved, a pet fee applies to help cover additional cleaning:

• $50 per pet (stays under 7 nights)
• $75 per pet (stays under 15 nights)
• $100 per pet (stays 16–30 nights)

This is a one-time fee per pet and goes toward our deep cleaning service after check-out.

A few pet guidelines to help ensure a smooth stay:

1. Please clean up after your pet, including any messes in outdoor areas.
2. For safety and comfort, pets must be crated when left unattended in the unit.

Additionally, a refundable $250 security deposit will be collected and returned after check-out, provided there are no damages.

Thank you for your understanding — we look forward to hosting you (and your pet)!

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Games
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Office

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

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)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 3,269 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

No Parties
No Pets
No Smoking or Vaping inside the home.

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • 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
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, and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Comfortable 3-bedroom, 1.5-bathroom duplex apartment with full kitchen, laundry, and off-street parking. Minutes from Drake University and downtown Des Moines. to the airport?

This apartment is 7.5 mi (31-min drive) away from the Des Moines International Airport (DSM) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Comfortable 3-bedroom, 1.5-bathroom duplex apartment with full kitchen, laundry, and off-street parking. Minutes from Drake University and downtown Des Moines.?

As of Jul 14, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Comfortable 3-bedroom, 1.5-bathroom duplex apartment with full kitchen, laundry, and off-street parking. Minutes from Drake University and downtown Des Moines. on Jul 15, 2026 start from CA $139, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Comfortable 3-bedroom, 1.5-bathroom duplex apartment with full kitchen, laundry, and off-street parking. Minutes from Drake University and downtown Des Moines. have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this apartment.

Does Comfortable 3-bedroom, 1.5-bathroom duplex apartment with full kitchen, laundry, and off-street parking. Minutes from Drake University and downtown Des Moines. offer free breakfast?

This apartment does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Comfortable 3-bedroom, 1.5-bathroom duplex apartment with full kitchen, laundry, and off-street parking. Minutes from Drake University and downtown Des Moines.?

No, there is no casino at this apartment, but Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino (19-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Comfortable 3-bedroom, 1.5-bathroom duplex apartment with full kitchen, laundry, and off-street parking. Minutes from Drake University and downtown Des Moines.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Comfortable 3-bedroom, 1.5-bathroom duplex apartment with full kitchen, laundry, and off-street parking. Minutes from Drake University and downtown Des Moines.?

Free parking is not available at this apartment.

Does Comfortable 3-bedroom, 1.5-bathroom duplex apartment with full kitchen, laundry, and off-street parking. Minutes from Drake University and downtown Des Moines. have a pool?

This apartment does not have a pool.

Does Comfortable 3-bedroom, 1.5-bathroom duplex apartment with full kitchen, laundry, and off-street parking. Minutes from Drake University and downtown Des Moines. have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this apartment.

How close is Comfortable 3-bedroom, 1.5-bathroom duplex apartment with full kitchen, laundry, and off-street parking. Minutes from Drake University and downtown Des Moines. to downtown Des Moines?

This apartment is 3.4 mi away from Des Moines.

Comfortable 3-bedroom, 1.5-bathroom duplex apartment with full kitchen, laundry, and off-street parking. Minutes from Drake University and downtown Des Moines. Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

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

8.4/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Amenities

4.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tom H.

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

Great Place!

Great place! Worked very well for the 4 of us. Thanks very much. We will stay here again in the future!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie B.

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

Funeral trip

This house was perfect for 5 adults Plenty of room and comfortable Nice neighborhood
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Jamie H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Quaint Duplex Near Downtown

Spacious & clean with plenty of places to stay. It was extremely convenient to get to downtown for a high school wrestling tournament. Quiet, clean neighborhood. The 3rd floor bedroom was loud due to the proximity to the interstate. The grill was not operational and the creaky stairs were the only other downsides. Beds were comfortable, plenty of supplies, & kitchen was nicely stocked. Overall a nice stay & well worth the price.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, communication
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The property owners did well with communication. But the basement was a little concerning because it looked like someone was living in the basement. We were assured there was no one that lived in the basement but it appeared to be a used bad with blankets, pillows, AC, and lights.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Jennifer I.

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

Not Great

Refrigerator not clean; semen on sheets in one bed; Crumbs on carpet (and stained with spaghetti sauce); power outlet in bathroom hanging from wall.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Sandra F.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice place but extra checkin process

This place isn’t actually through VRBO so you have to do extra work to upload all your personal identification. VRBO just charges a finder fee basically. If saying there, I would just go to their site. You have to be fully vetted with them once you purchase. Also can’t use VRBO credits. They were very easy to communicate with though. Expect road noise and plan to sleep with white noise.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicole D. S.

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

Girls Weekend

This is a very cute older historical home in a beautiful neighborhood. We had 5 adult women get together for the weekend, and this place fit our group perfectly. One of us snores so the 3rd floor bedroom option fit perfectly, just a tad noise from the highway but slept great with a fan running on high over the fan. We ordered take out both nights, great selection of a variety of different foods. Delivery from area restaurants were fast and delicious, under 25 mins from order to door. This fit our group great! If your party is more than 5, I suggest bringing your own towels, and extra blankets. The idea of 9 people would require 3 people in the kind, 2 in the queen bed, then two singles in third bedroom plus two people sleeping on the couch sectional. You would need to bring extra bedding for couch if planned on using that to sleep on. It was a perfect weekend and we plan to use this place again next time we come to town for an event. It’s clean, cute, and close to most places you typically want to be close by. It’s very affordable
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Justin W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 12 nights in Jul 2025