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For Work or Play Downtown is Just a Mile Away!

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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Drake University
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Fireplace
  • Non-smoking

Explore the area

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Des Moines, IA
  • Place, Hoyt Sherman Place
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Drake University
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Iowa Events Center
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Airport, Des Moines, IA (DSM-Des Moines Intl.)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

About this property

For Work or Play Downtown is Just a Mile Away!

Furnished apartment available in Historic Sherman Hill. Close to downtown and I235. All the comforts of home, with cable, wifi, new furnishings, pots, pans, and linens. Kickback on the custom leather sofa while adjusting the heat and flame to the fireplace. Or utilize the smart TV to find a movie on Netflix. Great location close to downtown, Methodist, and Mercy Hospitals. Smokey Row Coffee Shop, Gateway Market, Hoyt Sherman, Carls Place and much more. Book it now!

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
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

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1256411vb
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Des Moines

Downtown Des Moines, a neighbourhood in Des Moines, is home to this apartment. 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. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Iowa Events Center or Casey's Center.
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Des Moines, IA

What's nearby

  • Hoyt Sherman Place - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Drake University - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Iowa Events Center - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Casey's Center - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
  • EMC Expo Center - 2 min drive - 2.1 km

Getting around

  • Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Drake Diner - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Northern Vessel - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Tacos Degollado - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Big Grove Brewery & Taproom - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Smokey Row Coffee - ‬4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is For Work or Play Downtown is Just a Mile Away! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at For Work or Play Downtown is Just a Mile Away!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at For Work or Play Downtown is Just a Mile Away!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is For Work or Play Downtown is Just a Mile Away! located?

Located in Downtown Des Moines, this apartment building is within a 15-minute walk of The Wallace Centers of Iowa: Wallace House and Drake University. Iowa Events Center and Casey's Center are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 25 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 25 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 25 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 25 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 25 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jerry O.

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

Comfortable place

It was great to stay in Sherman Hill. We went to dinner at the Wallace House and had a great experience. The apartment was nice - quite adequate - and close to downtown and the activities we were engaged in.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

PAUL H.

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

Great place to stay in Des Moines

Nice, quiet cozy little place that is a cheap Uber ride to anywhere.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jake

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice location. The room was comfortable overall. The only complaint was the bed was too soft.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Randal C.

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

Great Value

This was a great place to stay. It was very large, bed was comfortable, parking was easy. I will stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kaylan D.

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

Great rental

This rental was perfect for us. It was close to an awesome coffee shop and easy access to major roadways. The apt was clean & tidy.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Shannon N.

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

First VRBO experience was good

Great little apartment! Older building with renovated apartments tucked away on the outskirts of town. Very clean with contemporary decor. The photos for the listing we booked we're exact but very very close. We were somewhat confused with the check in process. We received no communication the day before or of check in and had to contact the landlord. He did respond immediately though. We were disappointed that the only thing really within walking distance was a coffee shop. We expected, from having read, that there was a variety of restaurants, pubs/bars, markets etc very close within a block or two. That was not the case. But the apt was next to an interstate so that was super easy access. VRBO app wasn't helpful at all for anything. Overall we did enjoy our first VRBO experience and will look into it again to try other places when we travel.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Clare G.

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

Quiet place to stay

Enjoyed my stay here. Comfortable and clean.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

KJB

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a nice place to stay. Great little one bedroom apt for less money than even a cheap motel. Coffee, microwave and popcorn, small ironing board and iron. MediaCom, two TVs, nice couch and furniture. Super easy to get to.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie P.

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

Such a great place!

We had so much fun! This location is a perfect location for exploring the hidden treasures of Des Moines!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brenda W.

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

We really enjoyed our stay. The apartment was spotless and comfortable

This place rocks. Peaceful and quaint. I will definitely stay here again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gregory L.

Best apartment for the price.

A good location, very clean apartment with all necessary utensil, very courtesy owner - the best stay for the price.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ronald E.

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

Close to Everything

My wife and I stayed here to attend a conference in downtown. Great location and perfect for two people.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeff W.

Graduation weekend

The apartment was very clean, well appointed, comfortable, and located within a short walk of a coffee house. Also a small grocer, some beautiful historic houses and apartments. Very close to downtown, plenty of good restaurants and bars, craft beer , great food, I would definitely stay again. Steve was very responsive and helpful. Easy access to 235.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cara W.

So clean and exactly like the pictures it was gorgeous!

Super cheap, so clean, and such a nice comfy place to stay!
Stayed 1 night in May 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeff B.

Great location, perfect flat!

Great renovation and amenities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jazmin M.

Perfect location

I cannot emphasize how perfect the location was. It was not in downtown, but so close that all of the activities I did were less than a mile away and that was a pretty cheap Lyft/Uber so I didn't have to worry about parking fees and such. The apartment itself was clean, up-to-date, and everything was set up to make our stay comfortable and leisurely.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

mark e.

great first VRBO stay

excellent and clean. quiet building. instructions from the owner Mr. Long were perfect.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Margaret H.

I'll be back

Great place to stay. Very clean, great location. Furnace a little loud, but nothing that would stop me from coming back.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary S.

Great

Very clean, comfortable, good safe location. Would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa V.

Great location for what were needing

Super cute inside and clean. Had a question and owner responded very quickly.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nolan B.

Clean and convenient to downtown Des Moines

We spent five nights here and it worked out great for us. We were visiting family in Grimes and also attending the the Iowa State Fair among a couple other things. It's convenient to I-235. The apartment worked out for 3 adults just fine and was clean and comfortable. The pricing was much less than hotels in the area so this was a win for us. We would stay here again in the future.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Belinda V.

Cute small apartment

The house was very nice clean. It is good for two adults, I think anymore would have been a tight fit. Good response time from the owner.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sue

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice place. The apartment is right next to the front door for easy access. A nice little kitchen. Would be fun to stay here for a week. Comfortable bed. Small but clean and adequate bathroom. Very good location. Home away and Expedia said it’s for 4. Just one nice queen bed and a couch that is okay for sleeping. Just be sure to ask for bedding ahead of time if someone is going to sleep on the couch. All clean and neat with nice big windows and 2 TVs, air conditioning units and an electric fireplace
Stayed 2 nights in May 2018
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018

About the host

Hosted by Steve Long

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I'm a realtor and property manager in the Des Moines area. Husband and Father of a 4 year old girl and 2 year old boy.

Why they chose this property

Great location to downtown and close access from the interstate.

What makes this property unique

Historical charm, and modern style and amenities.

Languages:

English
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