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Modern Ranch near Knapp Center, Stadium, Downtown

Vacation home near Drake University in Des Moines

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A modern living room with a sofa, a coffee table, a TV, and a dining area with chairs and a table.
A modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, a dining area with a white table and black chairs, and a red cushioned bench.
A neatly made bed with a striped blanket, a bedside lamp, and a small nightstand with a decorative item.
A modern living room with a dark marble floor, a sofa, a dining table with chairs, a ceiling fan, and a refrigerator.
A modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, a microwave, a sink, and a stove.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 9139 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
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Knapp Center
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Black Cultural Center
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, Des Moines, IA (DSM-Des Moines Intl.)
    ‪12 min drive‬

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About the area

Des Moines

Drake stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this Drake vacation home, you'll find Drake University and Knapp Center. Black Cultural Center and The Wallace Centers of Iowa: Wallace House are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Drake University - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Knapp Center - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Henry G. Harmon Fine Arts Center - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Black Cultural Center - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • La Casa Cultural Center - 12 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Drake Diner - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Tacos Degollado - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Tommy's Hickman Pub - ‬14 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.

Modern Ranch near Knapp Center, Stadium, Downtown

Centrally located this unique place has a style all its own.
Spacious 3 bedroom with 4 queen beds withand lower level additional full bed and twin bed downstairs can be used as a additional sleeping place with 2 full bathrooms
have experience of high end home few minutes to downtown, Drake University Stadium, Knapp Center, Airport, Sculpture Park
Fully equipped kitchen with quarts counters Smart tv.
Parking in front and behind the house can accommodate multiple vehicles
Very peaceful and safe area
Self check in
The space
On main level living room, kitchen. 2 bedrooms with 2 queen beds, 1 bath
Lower level has second living room with full bed for additional sleeping, 3 bedroom with queen and twin beds, 1 queen bed extra downstairs , bath, washer mashine and dryer
Guest access

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Change of towels on request
  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Basketball 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)

General

  • Recycling
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Towels (changed on request)
  • Unit size: 1,500 square feet
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 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
Gather used towels
Remove personal items and take out the trash
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

No parties allowed at the property. Owner has right to terminate contract immediately if party is detected at the property or neighbours complained.
Quiet time after 10:00 PM

Pets

  • No pets allowed

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.

Frequently asked questions

How close is Modern Ranch near Knapp Center, Stadium, Downtown to the airport?

This vacation home is 5.9 mi (26-min drive) away from the Des Moines International Airport (DSM) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Modern Ranch near Knapp Center, Stadium, Downtown have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

Does Modern Ranch near Knapp Center, Stadium, Downtown offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Modern Ranch near Knapp Center, Stadium, Downtown?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home, but Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino (17-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Modern Ranch near Knapp Center, Stadium, Downtown?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Modern Ranch near Knapp Center, Stadium, Downtown?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Modern Ranch near Knapp Center, Stadium, Downtown have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Modern Ranch near Knapp Center, Stadium, Downtown have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Modern Ranch near Knapp Center, Stadium, Downtown to downtown Des Moines?

This vacation home is 2.1 mi away from Des Moines.

Modern Ranch near Knapp Center, Stadium, Downtown Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 18 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 18 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 18 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Blake R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Worked great would do it again
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Theodore K.

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

Nice stay!

Great location and cute house. Dishwasher not working but everything else was very good. We enjoyed staying there.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelly R.

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

Highly recommend

House was very clean and nicely updated. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carey D.

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

Nice Property

Just as advertised with everything needed. Good location with close proximity to all you might need. Would stay again with no hesitation.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

SHERRY M.

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

New listing for VRBO

Nice property. Great location. Clean and comfortable.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Leia T.

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

Girls weekend

House was cute and cozy inside. Host was very accommodating.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Helen G.

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

Beautiful house in a convenient location

Comfortable beds. Great to have a nice bathroom on both levels of the house. Three beds on the lower level and two bedrooms each with a queen bed on the main floor. Small but very convenient kitchen.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aleshia b.

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

Weekend with Friends

The property was clean and as described.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tim H.

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

Close to Drake

Wouldn't change a thing. So nice to have two levels for sleeping arrangements/restrooms
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeff K.

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

Overnight stay with friends

We came into town to see a show. The house is located in a quiet neighborhood. Very clean inside. Short Uber rude to downtown. Would stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Keith B.

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

Good place for good price

Great house with nice updates. Seeing deer eating grass at the college behind the house was an unexpected treat. Clean inside, dishwasher included.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura B.

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

Great location very clean

You could tell the property was recently renovated. Nice finishings and extremely clean. Any questions/issues the host promptly responded to. We were visiting Drake and the location could not have been better. Felt perfectly safe and could be on campus in two minute walk. We had a party of three friends and the house suited us perfectly.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen H.

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

Cozy and clean and met our needs

Owner went out of her way to make sure that we were okay with the home after a previous tenant had a fire accident. She brought in another microwave to temporarily replace the damaged one. The home suited our needs just fine. Our only suggestion would be that we needed washcloths for main floor bath (there was only one). There seemed to be a lingering odor of pot in the house that might need to be addressed. Surprising that would be what we smelled instead of the smoke smell from the fire accident, but that didn't bother us at all. Lenora really went out of her way to try to air it out and clean what she could before we arrived and we appreciated her efforts. Our stay was just fine. Thanks, Lenora.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Jamie W.

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

Des Moines Competition stay

Overall pleasing to excellent stay. We were a small group staying for a competition/learning experience that took place in various locations throughout Des Moines. Everything was easy to get to from the location to the places we needed (from downtown to West Des Moines, Waukee). Grocery store as well as interesting shops, restaurants and big name stores (Costco) convenient. It was nice to have 2 distinct living spaces with 2 bathrooms (upstairs has 2 rooms with bath and downstairs has 2 queens with a twin and bath). Our only issue was faulty electrical/tripped fuse? which caused lights and certain plugs to not work during our stay. We could not locate a fuse box to fix on our own and didn't contact the manager just out of time issues and we were able to manage on our own-No problem there, just our personal choice. A small preference in the future is for the check-in information to be available prior to the evening before and have clear check-out procedures (where does the garbage go? Do we need to wash towels and bedding before we leave?) We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carol J.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amber B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025