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Waterbury Treasure!

Vacation home near Drake University in Des Moines

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Exterior detail
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Interior
Dining
Living area

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Des Moines, IA
  • Place, Val Air Ballroom
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Des Moines Art Center
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Valley Junction
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Des Moines, IA (DSM-Des Moines Intl.)
    ‪11 min drive‬

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About the area

Des Moines

Waterbury stay.With a stay at this Waterbury vacation home, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Val Air Ballroom and 2 miles (3 km) of Valley Junction. Des Moines Art Center and Water Works Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Val Air Ballroom - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Des Moines Art Center - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Valley Junction - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Windsor Heights Dog Park - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Water Works Park - 4 min drive - 3.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Jimmy John's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬3 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.

Waterbury Treasure!

Be close to everything when you stay at this centrally located home. The Waterbury neighborhood is in the center of the Des Moines Metro area- steps from The Willow on Grand, a short drive to Drake University, Valley Junction, Jordan Creek Town Center and Des Moines University. This comfortable home has 3 bedrooms (2 queens 1 full), a private shaded deck with a fenced in back yard. Pet friendly! And a spacious kitchen with all of the essentials. The sunny family room has comfortable seating and a dining area with room for 6.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

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
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Separate dining area

Outdoor areas

  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

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

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether 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

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Maximum 2 (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
Long-term renters welcome
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether 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. Long-term renters welcome.

Frequently asked questions

How close is Waterbury Treasure! 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 Waterbury Treasure! have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

Does Waterbury Treasure! offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Waterbury Treasure!?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home, but Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino (20-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Waterbury Treasure!?

Check-in begins at 3:30 PM.

Is there free parking at Waterbury Treasure!?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Waterbury Treasure! have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Waterbury Treasure! have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Waterbury Treasure! to downtown Des Moines?

This vacation home is 4.3 mi away from Des Moines.

Waterbury Treasure! Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 14 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 14 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 14 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 14 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tracey H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location near wonderful walking trail (great to walk after a long road trip) and shopping and restaurants. Walkable and safe
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tim R.

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

Weekend getaway

Property was great for our quick getaway
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leia B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We didn’t stay here for a vineyard. We were doing a trade show and needed a quiet place with a kitchen. Absolutely wonderful location that was just what we needed.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ruth R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet area, clean home, excellent host. Exactly what we needed!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tammy L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice place…as advertised. Communication with management was great! Family enjoyed the location and peaceful neighborhood.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cristian M.

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

Hinterland Getaway

Great home we booked during our time in Iowa for hinterland. It was a great place to escape to after the music festival!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Todd B.

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

Des Moines adventure

We enjoyed the house, Great amount of space and the yard was nice. It was easy to get downtown and to many of the sites. We had a great stay and have recommend the house to friends!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gig W.

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

Wedding weekend

Came for a friends wedding at Willow on Grand. Great location, walked to event. Clean, comfortable and a great back porch and yard
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Jody C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very comfortable. Weren't expecting steep steps and basement bathroom.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Adam J.

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

Wonderful Stay

There were 6 of us (3 couples) who came to town for an Iowa State football game. This property was very affordable and provided the perfect place to come back and rest/talk after an exciting weekend in Ames. The house itself is a bit drafty so I would recommend you bring some extra blankets if you get cold at night, but the space itself was clean, comfortable, and well managed.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen F.

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

Perfect getaway

The home was perfect for a family weekend. It's large enough to provide personal space, but still cozy. Everything was clean and the location provided easy access to restaurants and activities. Kitchen was furnished with all the basics to make it easy to prepare meals at home. Anna was easy to communicate with and very accommodating. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jean B.

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

Cute & Comfortable in Des Moines

We were REALLY happy with our stay at this cute house. It was an excellent experience from start to finish. The house is in a nice, quiet neighborhood, easy to find, with the cutest little boutique shopping/bar/restaurant neighborhood just a couple blocks away, and convenient to tourist areas that Des Moines offers. The house was VERY clean, with all of the amenities. We would definitely stay here again if we return to Des Moines.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

diane a.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness
Needs a good deep clean ! Air vents full of dust esp in bathroom - blinds in the living room were filthy and falling down ….id recommend some TLC and a deep clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025