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Walnut Place a Charming Home in Historic Valley Junction area of West Des Moines
Family-friendly holiday home with water park and fitness centre
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Reviews
9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 20208.1 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area
West Des Moines, IA
- Place, Valley Junction6 min walk
- Place, Val Air Ballroom17 min walk
- Place, Drake University7 min drive
- Airport, Des Moines, IA (DSM-Des Moines Intl.)10 min drive
Rooms & beds
4 bedrooms (sleeps 20)
Bedroom 1 Main Floor
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 1 Second Floor
1 Single Bed, 1 Single Murphy Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 Child Bed
Bedroom 2 Main Floor
1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed
Bedroom 2 Second Floor Master with on suite
1 Queen Bed
Living Room 1
1 Queen Sofa Bed
3 bathrooms
Lower Level Locker Style Bathroom
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Main Floor Bathroom
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Second Floor Bath off Master
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Walnut Place a Charming Home in Historic Valley Junction area of West Des Moines
This 4 Bedroom home with large kitchen and gathering areas is completely furnished and ready for you to enjoy. You will love the charming features of this home. Two of the bedrooms have queen size beds, one bedroom has a twin bed and a full-size daybed with a twin size trundle! Another bedroom has a full-size bed and a twin size bed. For an additional guest charge there is also a memory foam full size sofa sleeper in the living room and three roll out queen size mattress/beds. There is a full bath on the second floor, a full bath on the first floor and a really cool locker style bathroom with 2 showers 2 sinks and a toilet in the basement. There is a washer and dryer as well. The lovely shaded patio area provides outdoor space and seating as well. The home is within walking distance to Historic Valley Junction, where there is great shopping and entertainment. You will be close to parks, pools, biking trails as well as the Racoon River park. This is a great property and very conveniently located. It is less than 15 minutes from the Airport and Downtown Des Moines. Plenty of off street parking. You can also view additional photos and information on our Facebook page.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Gym
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House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
ADDITIONAL CHARGE FOR MORE THAN 10 GUESTS
Events
Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties
Please pre-approve your event or party with us.
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Gather used towels
Remove personal items and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
No need to strip the beds! Just place used towels downstairs by the washing machine and take out the trash.
We simply ask that you leave the house as you found it… no deep cleaning required.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
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 and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 35
Note from host: Please pre-approve your event or party with us.
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property
About the area
West Des Moines
West Des Moines is home to this holiday home. 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. Travelling with kids? Consider Clive Aquatic Center and Science Center of Iowa. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
West Des Moines, IA
What's nearby
- Valley Junction - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
- Val Air Ballroom - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
- Des Moines Art Center - 4 min drive - 3.2 km
- Drake University - 7 min drive - 7.6 km
- Casey's Center - 9 min drive - 10.8 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Wendy's - 16 min walk
- Smokey Row - 14 min walk
- Either/Or - 14 min walk
- Casey's - 15 min walk
- Champions Hideaway - 6 min walk
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by Jana Belle and Renae Johanningmeier
We are native Iowans that love our state and the area that we live in and really look forward to sharing it with you. We love hospitality when we travel and enjoy providing an inviting setting for our guests. We look forward to making your stay enjoyable and memorable.
Why they chose this property
We love this house because it has such great character and fun unique features that have been preserved very well. Original woodwork and hardwood floors. Original texture wallpaper as well as beautiful glass door knobs.
What makes this property unique
This property has an open room off the kitchen that could be used as a meeting room if people want to have a corporate retreat or a bridal shower. It can be set up with chairs and tables that would easily seat 25-30 people. We have a projector system that is WiFi accessible for presentations.
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