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5-Acre ‘Graceland’ Family Home in West Des Moines

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West Des Moines Vacation Rental | 5BR | 4BA | Stairs Required | 4,000 Sq Ft
Private Hot Tub
Exterior | Private Patio | 5-Acre Property
Living Room | Smart TV | Free WiFi
Interior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 194000 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Washer
  • Hot Tub
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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West Des Moines, Iowa
  • West Glen Town Center
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Jordan Creek Town Center
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • The MidAmerican Energy Company RecPlex
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Des Moines, IA (DSM-Des Moines Intl.)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 19)

Additional Sleeping (Basement)

+1
2 Twin Beds, 1 Queen Bed and 2 Double Beds

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Queen Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed

4 bathrooms

Full Bathroom

Full Bathroom

Full Bathroom

Full Bathroom

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area

About this property

5-Acre ‘Graceland’ Family Home in West Des Moines

Escape to the charming city of West Des Moines with the family at this spacious 5-bedroom, 4-bathroom vacation rental. Perfect for large groups, this property offers a 5-acre property, a spacious 4,000-square-foot interior, and a Party Barn for group game nights. During the day, explore downtown Des Moines or visit Racoon River Park. After a day outdoors, take a soak in the private hot tub and grill up dinner for the gang. This home will become your new favorite family spot before you know it!

-- THE PROPERTY --

4,000 Sq Ft | Pet Friendly w/ Fee | Private Hot Tub | Great for Groups

Bedroom 1: California King Bed | Bedroom 2: 2 Queen Beds | Bedroom 3: Queen Bed | Bedroom 4: Twin Daybed w/ Twin Trundle | Bedroom 5: Queen Bed | Basement: Queen Bed, 2 Twin/Full Bunk Beds, Twin Bed | Additional Sleeping: Pack 'n Play

OUTDOOR LIVING: Furnished patio w/ outdoor dining area, hot tub, smoker, gas grill, fire pit (wood provided), hammock, children's playset, tetherball court, outdoor speakers, pond
INDOOR LIVING: 4 Smart TVs w/ cable, separate 'Party Barn' game room w/ pool table, arcade games, wet bar, dartboard & giant Jenga, fireplace, dining table, ping pong table, board games, office w/ laptop-friendly desk, ceiling fans
KITCHEN: Fully equipped w/ stainless steel appliances, microwave, toaster oven, coffee maker, Crockpot, dutch oven, serving platter, cooking basics, dishware/flatware, breakfast bar w/ stools, high chair, kids’ dinnerware
GENERAL: Free WiFi, keyless entry, in-unit washer & dryer, laundry detergent, linens & towels, complimentary toiletries, central heating & air conditioning, iron/board, trash bags & paper towels
FAQ: Stairs required, 2 exterior security cameras (facing out), pet fee (paid pre-trip)
PARKING: Driveway (15 vehicles)

-- THE LOCATION --

DOWNTOWN DES MOINES (~11 miles): Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden, John & Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park, Des Moines Art Center, Des Moines Art Route, Blank Park Zoo, Greater Des Moines Farmers' Market, Adventureland, Brenton Skating Plaza, Science Center of Iowa, dining, shopping, live sports
OUTDOOR FUN: Racoon River Park (5 miles), Walnut Woods State Park (8 miles), Brown's Woods (8 miles), Greenwood - Ashworth Park (10 miles), Chamberlain Park (11 miles)
SIGHTSEEING: Salisbury House & Gardens (10 miles), Terrace Hill Historic Site (11 miles), World Food Prize Hall of Laureates (12 miles)
GOLF: Waveland Golf Course (9 miles), Air Lanes Bowling Center (13 miles), Woodland Hills Golf Course (19 miles)
AIRPORT: Des Moines International Airport (9 miles)

-- REST EASY WITH US --

Evolve makes it easy to find and book properties you'll never want to leave. You can relax knowing that our properties will always be ready for you and that we'll answer the phone 24/7. Even better, if anything is off about your stay, we'll make it right. You can count on our homes and our people to make you feel welcome — because we know what vacation means to you.

-- POLICIES --

- No smoking
- Pet friendly with a $199 fee (+ fees & taxes, 2 pets max)
- No events, parties, or large gatherings
- Must be at least 21 years old to book
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in
- NOTE: The property requires stairs to access
- NOTE: Your safety matters. This property features 2 exterior security cameras. The cameras are outward facing and do not look into interior spaces. Camera 1 is a Nest doorbell camera on the front door facing the front entrance. Camera 2 is a doorbell camera on the game room entrance facing the side entrance. These cameras actively record video and audio when motion is detected and will be turned on during your stay
- NOTE: Guests will have access to the amenities located at 3003 Woodland Avenue. This includes a clubhouse, a pool table, a ping pong table, a fitness center, a sauna, and an indoor and outdoor pool

Property manager

Evolve

Languages

English, French, German, Spanish

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Amenities

Hot Tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet friendly
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
A maximum of 2 pets are allowed.
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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 and a first aid kit

About the neighborhood

West Des Moines

West Des Moines is home to this vacation home. Walnut Woods State Park and Badger Creek State Recreation Area reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Clive Aquatic Center and Pump It Up. Traveling with kids? Consider Sky Zone Indoor Trampoline Park and Pole Position Raceway. Take an opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as motor boating.
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West Des Moines, Iowa

What's nearby

  • West Glen Town Center - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Jordan Creek Town Center - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • The MidAmerican Energy Company RecPlex - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Living History Farms - 9 min drive - 9.0 km
  • Val Air Ballroom - 11 min drive - 9.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Subway - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪The Cheesecake Factory - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 5-Acre ‘Graceland’ Family Home in West Des Moines pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at 5-Acre ‘Graceland’ Family Home in West Des Moines?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 5-Acre ‘Graceland’ Family Home in West Des Moines?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is 5-Acre ‘Graceland’ Family Home in West Des Moines located?

This family-friendly West Des Moines vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of West Glen Town Center and Jordan Creek Town Center. Bridgewood Plaza and The MidAmerican Energy Company RecPlex are also within 2 mi (3 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ryan S.

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

Graceland Getaway

We had our families Christmas gathering here over the New Years Weekend and it was perfect. The house was decorated, very clean, comfortable beds for all, great entertainment, along with TVs so we didn’t miss any football games. This place has it all and is close to groceries and shopping. Steven was a top notch host who promptly answered all of our questions. Definitely would stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dennon D.

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

Graceland was perfect

This place was the perfect host for our yearly family event that included several adults, teenagers, and children. The party barn was an absolute hit. The owner of the property was attentive, responsive, and extreamly helpful throughout the entire process. We will deffinatly be booking with him again in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rania T.

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

Great multi generation space

We had family from age 75 to 4 and everything in between. There were 18 of us staying here and 4 more hanging out and there was plenty of room and areas for the teens, the 4 and 5 year olds and of course the adults. That party barn was amazing!!! Nice size hot tub. Plenty of bedrooms and bathrooms as well as lots of big communal areas and a huge well stocked kitchen. Everyone loved it!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Miranda H.

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

Amazing VRBO

This place was amazing! Stephen was very accommodating in every way. We had a group of 9 adults for a birthday party and everyone was amazed at the space. There was room for many more. The party shed is so much fun! So many options of things to entertain yourself with. It also had air conditioning which was a huge benefit. It was very quiet even though you are so close to all the fun of the Jordan Creek area. We saw deer in our driveway multiple times. We will for sure stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Joel D.

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

Amazing & Better Than adverstised

This place is amazing, The house is huge and has plenty of beds for people to sleep and the game barn or party barn was amazing. This is located off a main road in West Des Moines and you are only a few short minutes away from everything you need but the great thing is that you feel as you are out in the country. A ton of deer are on the property and there is so much to do. Our Guest Host Benda was spectacular and answered some of our questions we had and responded quickly every time. We had so much fun that the bowling team and I are going to rent it out again this summer just to go back and hang out for a weekend. I would recommend this place to any one.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Joel

Amazing

We stayed at Graceland for our state bowling tournament and boy what a place this is. We had 16 people at the house and it slept everyone comfortably and the game barn or the party barn was everything you need to enjoy yourself. We did have a couple of questions and host responded promptly and addressed a few items we had questions about. If you are looking for a place to meet up with some friends and enjoy a weekend or even a week retreat, this is your place. It is right off of one of the main streets of West Des Moines but the property sits back way off the road and you feel like you are in the country but you have everything you need a short few minutes away. We decided to have a taco night and we were able to go to Hy-Vee and a few other stores in less than 5 minutes. This place had deer running around on the property, it was just exceptional. There are a few items that needs to be attended to but what a wonderful place this is. We will be back this summer just to hang out and relax on a weekend. Thank you to Brenda the host for such a wonderful experience and answering our questions that we had you were awesome and can't wait to stay there again.

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie R.

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

Thanksgiving Family Reunion

Awesome property! Warm, large, & inviting! The barn was a huge hit for all ages! Comfortable beds, all the amenities one could ask for, and simply gorgeous grounds! Thank you for allowing our east coast family to unite with all of our Midwest siblings and their children!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kallie F.

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

Amazing

Perfect for our family get together. Had everything we needed and was so peaceful. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Howard E.

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

Odyssey of the mind world finial’s in Ames,Iowa

Great place, lots of room for everyone. The children had lots of fun in the game Garage place was Awesome and we enjoyed the fire pit and horseshoes. We didn’t win at world finals but the had a Wonderful experience thanks for being apart of it we look forward to next time
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kim C.

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

Wonderful!

This was a great place for our family Christmas!! We will use it again! Thank you for everything!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brian F.

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

Great experience!

Perfect for a bachelor party, plenty of room, clean and beautiful property
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

8/10 Good

Troy P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Family Christmas

Lots of fun things for a family event. Wood burning fireplace was nice. We plan on coming back in the Summer to enjoy some of the outdoor fun as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Parents 75th birthdays

Des Moines is our 1/2 way meeting point and the Hawks and the Huskers both played on Saturday- so we watched the games up at t$3 game room! We took pictures outside! We we enjoyed the entire weekend, It was great! !
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Leilani L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Family Gathering

Consider this rental as a family gathering place. My 4 children, their families and I rented this and were very pleased. 10 children 2-14 enjoyed the playground equipment. There’s also tether ball, horse shoes, plenty of lawn area for frisbee, playing with balls and simply running around. Everyone played and everyone enjoyed the many things to do in the party barn. Although there were 21 of us we had plenty of room inside and didn’t feel crowded or on top of each other. There were several areas inside and outside to gather and visit. The beds were comfortable. There’s also a hot tub available and a grill and a smoker. The owner was very responsive to our needs and questions.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Matthew D.

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

Even better than it looks!

This property is amazing. If you have a large group, don’t hesitate. This place is amazing!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Katherine H., West Des Moines, Iowa

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

FUN and SPACIOUS!

We loved all the games, outdoor space, hot tub and other amenities this rental had to offer! The number of bedrooms and bathrooms makes this property perfect for large groups of adults! The rental was updated and clean, plus the beds and pillows were very comfortable! I would give more stars if I could, I highly recommend this property!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nick M.

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

Even Better than Expected

My group and I were absolutely blown away by Graceland. The pictures somehow don't even do it justice. Very convenient location and great price for this HUGE house. We could've spent the entire two days in the party room. Ping pong, pool, arcades, Sonos for your music, what more could you want? Steven and Emily were kind, communicative, and easy to get a hold of when we had questions. Can't wait to come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Scott J.

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

Easter weekend get away. Traveled from Arkansas to find a real comfortable fun place to stay.

Location was perfect. Close to shopping and restaurants yet secluded like you’re in the country. Games and activities provided made our stay special.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Bob L.

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

Great Place for Group Trip

The party barn was very cool. Saw lots of deer on the property too. Convenient location as well--walkable to bars/stores/restaurants yet tucked away in a secluded lot.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021

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