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About this property
Large Ranch Style Home with 7 bedrooms
Large Brick ranch home that has 2 separate living rooms or in other words both a formal living room and a rec room and a four season room that was turned into a large bedroom. It also has two kitchens and a laundry area. The 7 bedrooms are set up with 4 bedrooms on the main level and 3 bedrooms in the lower level that has two big daylight windows. We actually just turned the four season room into another large 7th bedroom for those families that need more bedrooms. It can be converted back to a sunroom when you arrive if needed.
We have 3 king size beds, 2 queen beds, 1 double bed, 3 twin beds plus a single hide a bed. We realize that there might be families that need more sleeping arrangements so we tried our best to accommodate.
The home also has a patio with a privacy fence around it that is great for a BBQ with your family and friends or co workers.
This property is located in the Meadows Association which includes a private outside pool that might be taken away for our use because we a short term rental - ask me about that before you reserve the house. There is also outside basketball and tennis courts plus a park right off the walking trail just two blocks away.
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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 deadlock
About the area
Urbandale
Located in Urbandale, this holiday home is near a water park. Pump It Up and Waveland Municipal Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Jordan Creek Town Center and Merle Hay Mall. Check out an event or a game at Casey's Center, and consider making time for Iowa State Fairgrounds, a top attraction not to be missed. Enjoy the area's slopes with snowboarding and skiing, and don't miss out on the sledging.
Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 40 min drive
Restaurants
Texas Roadhouse - 3 min drive
Casey's General Store - 2 min drive
Starbucks - 17 min walk
Hyper Energy Bar - 3 min drive
Rancho Pescadowa - 3 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Does Large Ranch Style Home with 7 bedrooms have a pool?
Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.
How much does it cost to stay at Large Ranch Style Home with 7 bedrooms?
As of 8 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Large Ranch Style Home with 7 bedrooms on 8 June 2026 start from AU$452, including 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.
Is Large Ranch Style Home with 7 bedrooms pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Large Ranch Style Home with 7 bedrooms?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Large Ranch Style Home with 7 bedrooms?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Large Ranch Style Home with 7 bedrooms?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Large Ranch Style Home with 7 bedrooms located?
Situated in Urbandale, this holiday home is within 3 miles (5 km) of Buccaneer Arena, Merle Hay Mall and Greenbelt Trail. Pump It Up and Pioneer Hi-Bred Headquarters are also within 6 miles (10 km).
Reviews
7.0
Good
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Great for our large family group. Jody brought extra tables and chairs for us and was easy to work with. Patio was enjoyed by all. Many flexible rooms, large main kitchen made meals prep convenient.
Clean home with great neighborhood pool across the street.
The house was clean and had everything we needed to have a fun time with friends and family. The carpet was updated and very clean. The listing was accurate. The pool across the street was very nice. There was a great grocery store 0.4 miles away which was helpful. The home is older, but had good use of the space and many TV's.
Tamara S.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019
Verified
2/10 Terrible
Jolene O.
27 Nov 2018
Needs some repair. Previous renters smoked in the downstairs and one bedroom upstairs.
Good location but house was not very clean and people had smoked in most rooms.
Jolene O.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2018
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Scott W.
25 Sept 2018
9K
Home was as advertised. Good location for what we wanted to do. Close to shopping too. Home was clean. Easy access from the street. I would recommend this home. It's located in a nice residential area. Was able to have the entire family stay in this one place. We had a great time.
Scott W.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Sept 2023
Thank you Scott !
You and your family were great. I am happy that the home was large enough so that your entire family could stay and sleep in our home. We have added extra beds (11 total) to accommodate large families so everyone can be under one roof. We have gradually, week by week, put a lot of money into the house and has had a complete make over since we opened our doors a few months ago.
We are glad that you and your family had a great time. You will be welcomed back in the future with open arms. You will get a discounted rental rate next time.
Thanks Again and Take Care.
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Garlynn I.
8 Sept 2018
Definately a keeper!
Even though the home is still in the midst of some minor remodeling, we had a wonderful stay and had all the amenities of home, plus some! The home was large enough to easily accommodate 8+ adults for a week without running into each other all day. We were pleased to find not one or two but SEVEN TV's in the home. No need to fight over the remote! Wonderfully comfortable beds in a variety of sizes and made for sleeping in later (if one so desired!) The home was in a nice quiet neighborhood easily accessible to nearby stores and attractions. Despite getting rain EVERY day we were there, we would have had use of a nice patio and grill on the property in addition to a swimming pool and tennis court across the street that are strictly for folks living in that neighborhood. We also had a small reunion of cousins while there and Jody was gracious and brought extra tables and folding chairs to the home to accommodate us. He also offered us use of separate facility several miles from the property that had we chosen to utilize it would have given us even more room for our reunion plus the ability to play volleyball or basketball indoors! Jody was prompt in answering any questions that came up and was pleasant to work with from the beginning to end of our search for accommodations and subsequent stay. Definitely a keeper for future family events!
Garlynn I.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2018
Verified
6/10 Okay
Melissa F.
9 Aug 2018
Nice size, clean
The roof is leaking. Some maintenance and repairs have been overlooked. There are a lot of beds with clean bedding, lots of towels. Kitchen is OK on appliances. Having the pool across the street was great! We spent a lot of time there with small grandchildren using the wading pool as well.
Melissa F.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Sept 2023
Yesterday the roof had a complete tear off and replacement. Yes the roof leaked BUT in just two areas of the house....in the four season room and in the half bathroom in the master bedroom (leaked around the plumbing vent pipe)
These other maintenance items are fixed now(mainly painting) but before these were fixed ….at each renter's request .... the renters did not think they were big enough concerns to have us do work while they were there. We have had families stay at our place non stop since we started renting through VRBO and families did not ever want us to fix the little things or paint while they stayed in the house. That is understandable. Again, Most families, ( and I thought this family also) said they did not care about little things ( again these little maintenance items were finished during this 4 day break from renters )
The house rent was priced accordingly with these little things that needed to be done. Now that they are done and the house is very clean and has lots of beds and has upgraded appliances, we are thinking of raising our price in the future. The pool has been a HUGE hit with our guests and is another reason, besides the size of the house, that we have been booked so much this summer.
With the awesome new roof and the REMOVAL of the large over grown bushes that were at the front of the house (now you can see the beautiful brick ) these improvements have done wonders to the curb appeal.
The Flemings were a nice family and I am glad the house worked out for them. We are sorry that we had some minor leaks but we hope they still enjoyed their stay in our spacious clean home.
Verified
6/10 Okay
Jane W.
27 July 2018
Plenty of room and beds!
We were disappointed in the condition of the house. There was no toilet paper upon arrival and one of the beds was broken Jody did bring some basic supplies over 1 1/2 hrs after our arrival and Gerry helped him fix the bed. He was very apologetic about many things with the house and there were all kinds of things he was going to "get to" once there was a break in the rental schedule. There were many cosmetic issues (like woodwork that had been partially spray painted...throughout the house). My 3 kids said they had all used VRBO before and never encountered anything like this. This was our first experience with VRBO.
We did have a great time in DesMoines and the 4 young grandsons enjoyed the pool across the street. I think the house has a lot of potential. It just needs a lot of time and TLC to prepare it for rental.
July 8-10
Gerry and Jane
IA
Jane W.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Sept 2023
Everything is fixed now. A $14,000 facelift including a new roof tear off and replacement.
I had told this family that we were planning to paint the doors and woodwork and they decided for us not to do the work because they and I thought there would be paint fumes in the house when they stayed.
King Bed had a little sag in the middle of the headboard end of bed... and was not that noticeable until I caught it right at check in. We did fix that within 15 minutes of check in.
The house comes with a couple start rolls of toilet paper. I actually felt guilty I did not share that with them and I went and bought them more toilet paper and paper towels.
The house had a big makeover soon after they checked out. House looks great and was priced accordingly for the not perfect condition that it was in. I took into consideration the little imperfections that house had and did not price it very high. Now that it is in great shape the price will increase soon.
People have loved how clean the house is and the location, size and number of beds. The pool has been a HUGE hit with everyone and now the outside looks fantastic with a brand new roof and with big overgrown bushes removed and stumps grinded down and landscape mat down.
I am sorry for the imperfections but I never heard of any complaints once they moved in after the initial hour setback.
Look for future great reviews from later guests now that we have spent $14,000 on the house. It was unfortunate that we were so popular and never had time to complete these little projects because we were booked back to back to back with not a break in sight to finish our work. These last four days have been wonderful to get this work completed.
About the host
Hosted by Jody Eastman
We are a family of six with mom, dad, two boys and two girls. Mom is a medical NP and dad was a Executive Director with various Boys & Girls Clubs of America. Dad currently operated a Sports Program on our In Town Acreage where we provide various sports and day care activities for older children. Dad also is a real estate agent that would be happy to put you up for FREE if you are in town looking to buy a house in the Des Moines area.
Why they chose this property
We thought we would trust VRBO with our most popular house because of the Swimming Pool and Tennis and Basketball courts that we have to offer. The house has the main or bigger first floor kitchen but also has a lower level kitchen in a nice basement with bigger daylight windows.
You can rent the whole 5 bedroom house and sleep as many as 18 in beds... as the $225 per night price reflects but if it is too much house and money then rent just part of the house you can rent the main floor which is the 3 bedroom 1.5 bathroom or the lower level with 2 bedrooms and a 3/4 bathroom. Again this is a house and not a duplex more like a house with a mother in law suite.
This home will give you different price points based on your budget.
What makes this property unique
We encourage you to rent the whole 6 bedroom house but if it is too big and the money is too much then ask me about how you can rent the main floor which is the 3 bedroom 1.5 bathroom or rent the lower level with 2 bedrooms and a 3/4 bathroom. This home will give you different price points based on your budget. This home is NOT a duplex but just stay in part of the house for less money.
Benefits include multiple recreational activities. A PRIVATE MEADOWS ASSOCIATION swimming pool, tennis and basketball courts are located just a cross the street from the house and a playground just a couple blocks away.