10/10 Excellent
Angela T.
Feb 27, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent host
Angela T.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Entire home
Family-Friendly Home Near Airport and Downtown with Plenty of Quality Amenities
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 121800 sq ft
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Des Moines, IA
- Principal Park6 min drive
- Blank Park Zoo7 min drive
- Wells Fargo Arena8 min drive
- Des Moines, IA (DSM-Des Moines Intl.)25 min drive
Rooms & beds
5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 3
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 4
1 Queen Bunk Bed
Bedroom 5
1 Queen Bed
Living Room 1
1 Double Sofa Bed
Living Room 2
1 Double Sofa Bed
2 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Bathroom 2
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Family-Friendly Home Near Airport and Downtown with Plenty of Quality Amenities
Newly furnished home with elegant modern furniture and decor for your comfort and enjoyment. Experience a peaceful stay at our family-friendly 5-bedroom, 2-bathroom Vrbo. Nestled in a safe and quiet, older neighborhood near the airport, downtown, and many parks/recreation areas, our space is designed for your relaxation and enjoyment.
Quality Amenities:
-Fully stocked kitchen
-Upstairs & downstairs living rooms w/ smart tv
-Washer/dryer
-Home office
-High-speed wifi (940 Mbps)
-5 queen beds, 1 king sofa bed, 1 twin sofa bed
-2 full bathrooms
Each Room Comes With:
-Comfy beds
-Luggage rack and clothes hamper
-Iron, steamer, and hair dryer
Child Friendly Features:
-Fully fenced back and front yard
-Cribs, cots, and booster chairs
-Toys and books
-Additionally your welcome to bring-pets $50 per stay.
We're conveniently located near the airport, downtown Des Moines, restaurants, grocery stores, gas stations, and various recreational spots.
Quality Amenities:
-Fully stocked kitchen
-Upstairs & downstairs living rooms w/ smart tv
-Washer/dryer
-Home office
-High-speed wifi (940 Mbps)
-5 queen beds, 1 king sofa bed, 1 twin sofa bed
-2 full bathrooms
Each Room Comes With:
-Comfy beds
-Luggage rack and clothes hamper
-Iron, steamer, and hair dryer
Child Friendly Features:
-Fully fenced back and front yard
-Cribs, cots, and booster chairs
-Toys and books
-Additionally your welcome to bring-pets $50 per stay.
We're conveniently located near the airport, downtown Des Moines, restaurants, grocery stores, gas stations, and various recreational spots.
Property manager
Hanchaltuu Abdiisaa
Premier Host
Languages
Arabic, English
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0-17
Kindly supervision is required at all times.
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 20 lbs per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Note do not leave pets without supervision.
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 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, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
Property Registration Number 2023-005877
About the neighborhood
Des Moines
Located in Des Moines, this vacation home is in the city center and near theme parks. Jordan Creek Town Center is worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit Iowa State Fairgrounds and Adventureland. Traveling with kids? Consider Science Center of Iowa and Blank Park Zoo. Rafting and motor boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with rock climbing and hiking nearby.
Des Moines, IA
What's nearby
- Principal Park - 6 min drive - 5.1 km
- Blank Park Zoo - 7 min drive - 5.8 km
- Wells Fargo Arena - 8 min drive - 6.7 km
- Iowa Events Center - 8 min drive - 6.8 km
- Iowa State Fairgrounds - 12 min drive - 9.8 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- McDonald's - 3 min drive
- Casey's General Store - 4 min drive
- Culver's - 4 min drive
- Casey's General Store - 16 min walk
- Burger King - 15 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
10
Exceptional
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Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Mary V.
Apr 13, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute roomy cottage close to downtown Des Moines
Mary V.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Denise H.
Jan 5, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Christmas
Denise H.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
10/10 Excellent
Janet R.
Feb 3, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome VRBO!
Janet R.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
10/10 Excellent
Karen F.
Dec 29, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautifully decorated and very clean home
Karen F.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Deb W.
Oct 20, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wedding weekend with family
Deb W.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Jonathan R.
Apr 24, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect place
Jonathan R.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
10/10 Excellent
Derek B.
Aug 11, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Solid rental
Derek B.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Julie K.
May 4, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing place to stay!
Julie K.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
David H.
Apr 29, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Emma
David H.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
10/10 Excellent
Brian K.
Nov 9, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wrestling trip
Brian K.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
10/10 Excellent
Jordan M.
Sep 8, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful property and host!
Jordan M.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
SHIRLEY B.
Sep 12, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family weekend
SHIRLEY B.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Sandi E., Plano, TX
Dec 18, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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Sandi E.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
10/10 Excellent
Abby A.
Mar 20, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing!
Abby A.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
10/10 Excellent
Sandra K.
May 5, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very Accommodating
Sandra K.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Jennifer K.
Jul 14, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent Choice
Jennifer K.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
kathy n.
Jul 14, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Christmas in July
kathy n.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Debra S.
Dec 1, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Thanksgiving in Iowa
Debra S.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveler
May 23, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Super Clean!
Verified traveler
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
candice q.
Oct 7, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Easter Lake
candice q.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Marlene H., Wichita Ks
Oct 16, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
excellent
Marlene H.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
10/10 Excellent
Hervin C.
Sep 24, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay for big group
Hervin C.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
Megan S.
Nov 12, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful and clean house
Megan S.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
10/10 Excellent
Barb F.
Jun 28, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Exceptional property
Barb F.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
About the host
Hosted by Hanchaltuu Abdiisaa
Hello travelers, my name is Hanchaltuu. I am a mother and entrepreneur originally from Ethiopia and I speak 4 languages. I’m a sociable person who’s had a passion for traveling the world for the past 25 years. I have been a registered daycare provider for over 7 years. I enjoy meeting new people and families, as well as hosting guests in my home and providing hospitality. I look forward to hosting you and ensuring your travel needs are met!
Why they chose this property
The home is tucked away in an old neighborhood on the south side of Des Moines. It's a quiet and private area with friendly neighbors and lots of families. The property is on a dead end, so there's not much traffic, making it a perfect location for a peaceful stay.
Whatever brings you to Des Moines, we are located in a prime location with easy access to downtown as well as the airport. There are also many restaurants, shopping centers, and recreation areas nearby for your group's enjoyment.
Whatever brings you to Des Moines, we are located in a prime location with easy access to downtown as well as the airport. There are also many restaurants, shopping centers, and recreation areas nearby for your group's enjoyment.
What makes this property unique
Immerse yourself in a lush oasis at our charming property! Surrounding the house, you'll find an abundance of greenery that creates a delightful natural ambiance. It's especially beautiful in the summer and spring. Capture precious moments with friends or family amid the vibrant plants and decor, inside and out, offering the ideal setting for a memorable experience.
Convenience is key, with the property situated near both the airport and downtown. Enjoy the ease of quick and affordable Ubers or Lyfts, making exploration a breeze. Whether you're a family, a group of friends, or a solo adventurer, our lovingly curated space welcomes all, ensuring an unforgettable experience for everyone.
Convenience is key, with the property situated near both the airport and downtown. Enjoy the ease of quick and affordable Ubers or Lyfts, making exploration a breeze. Whether you're a family, a group of friends, or a solo adventurer, our lovingly curated space welcomes all, ensuring an unforgettable experience for everyone.
Languages:
English, Arabic
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