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Spacious 4-bedroom house central to Des Moines near Drake Univ. Fenced yard

Vacation home near Drake University in Des Moines

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Terrace/patio
Private kitchen
Living area
Living area
Living area

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathrooms

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym

Explore the area

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Des Moines, IA
  • Place, Drake University
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Knapp Center
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Des Moines Community Playhouse
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • 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 Des Moines Community Playhouse. Knapp 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 - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Black Cultural Center - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • La Casa Cultural Center - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Knapp Center - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Des Moines Community Playhouse - 19 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Drake Diner - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Habanero’s - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Kitchen Spaces - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪University Library Cafe - ‬11 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.

Spacious 4-bedroom house central to Des Moines near Drake Univ. Fenced yard

This beautiful 1920s home is full of character with original woodwork and hardwood floors newly refinished. It has 4 bedrooms upstairs with the full bath central to all of them.
2 king rooms, one queen room, one bunk room with 3 twins. Basement also has a sofa sleeper in the game room. Also a queen air mattress.
Game room has tv and infrared fireplace. Game table and chairs. Full sized air hockey table. Tabletop game consul with vintage street fighter video game.
Newly remodeled kitchen with a half bath off of it. New appliances. Fully stocked for all your needs.
Beautiful covered front porch with table and chairs and outdoor sofa. Back yard is fully fenced with 6 ft wood privacy fence. Very nice grill and patio table and sectional sofa seating. Swing set in back as well.
Right off I235 and 31st Street exit so close to everything in the Des Moines metro by Drake University.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • One pet total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Gym

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

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 are allowed
  • Maximum 1 pets
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Note from host: Strict extra fee if hair and or damage found

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 13
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. Parties and events (including family gatherings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 13. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Frequently asked questions

How close is Spacious 4-bedroom house central to Des Moines near Drake Univ. Fenced yard to the airport?

This vacation home is 5.8 mi (22-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 Spacious 4-bedroom house central to Des Moines near Drake Univ. Fenced yard?

As of Jun 29, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Spacious 4-bedroom house central to Des Moines near Drake Univ. Fenced yard on Jul 29, 2026 start from CA $461, 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 Spacious 4-bedroom house central to Des Moines near Drake Univ. Fenced yard have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

Does Spacious 4-bedroom house central to Des Moines near Drake Univ. Fenced yard offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Spacious 4-bedroom house central to Des Moines near Drake Univ. Fenced yard?

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

Is there free parking at Spacious 4-bedroom house central to Des Moines near Drake Univ. Fenced yard?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Spacious 4-bedroom house central to Des Moines near Drake Univ. Fenced yard have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Spacious 4-bedroom house central to Des Moines near Drake Univ. Fenced yard have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Spacious 4-bedroom house central to Des Moines near Drake Univ. Fenced yard to downtown Des Moines?

This vacation home is 2.3 mi away from Des Moines.

Spacious 4-bedroom house central to Des Moines near Drake Univ. Fenced yard Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 12 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 12 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 12 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 12 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tara S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dan V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved your place RyanThanks for adding to a wonderful family get together
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katie H.

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

Great Stay

Great location. Close to Drake. Clean home. Great space for our trip.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alex L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host was super responsive - only bummer was we made eggs and no pepper haha. Otherwise it was great!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Molly C.

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

Quick trip

Went for a quick overnight stay. Large house. Had everything you needed. Comfy beds. Nice/safe location. Very clean. Would recommend to others.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laurinda H.

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

What a Gem!

Lovely property with a nice back yard and a great front porch. Beds are comfortable and owners are responsive. Kitchen is well set up with new appliances. We used all four bedrooms and the sofa bed in the game room - all were great. Highly recommended - will hopefully visit again next time we're in Des Moines.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian H.

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

Thank you!!!

House was perfect. Everyone had a great time and Ryan was SUPER ACCOMMODATING. Couldn't have asked for better communication. Would recommend this stay to family and friends. Would love a 2nd shower.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jodi J.

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

Bachlorette Party Success

It was my daughter's bachlorette party and I had the task of booking a house to stay in for the girls. This house holds a lot of people and there was wonderful space. The house had so much character which was lovely to look at and experience. The area is in the Drake area but in a very nice, safe area that makes you feel comfortable. Owners were nice people. Highly suggest them for your large gathering needs. :)
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Mike P.

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