CHEAP WEEKDAYS! ARCADE, POOL TBL, PING PONG, HOT TUB, DECK! ACCESS TO POOLS!

5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 23372 sq m

Popular amenities

Hot tub

Fireplace

Pet-friendly

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Washer

Check out the area

Waukee, IA

Jordan Creek Town Center6 min drive
Living History Farms8 min drive
West Glen Town Center9 min drive
Des Moines, IA (DSM-Des Moines Intl.)21 min drive

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 23)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Queen Beds

Bedroom 4

2 Queen Beds

Common Area

1 Queen Bed and 3 Single Beds

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Kitchenette

Balcony

Separate dining area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

“THE UNIVERSITY” is West DesMoines’ big group headquarters!

About the Property-
The University is your entertaining headquarters with over 4000 square feet of living space and more than ample parking (20 cars). This unique home sits on an acre of land right in West DesMoines/ Waukee area. Its location is pretty sweet, convenient to all the hot spots. Just a couple minutes to Hy-vee (large, beautiful grocery store), Jordan Creek mall and 6 other retail shopping centers, kid and teen fun spots like trampoline parks and entertainment arcade/restaurant complexes (SpareTime, Dave and Busters, Putts and Pins and The Operating Room), Smash Park, several golf courses, a plethora of restaurants pizza joints and steakhouses that rock... pretty much anything you want!
The main floor is open concept and features an executive chef's kitchen set up for entertaining. All the gear you need for cooking as well as the gadgets and appliances are in house. It also boasts a 6-burner VIKING gas range. Also, there are 4 bedrooms and access to the 40' deck with hot tub. The deck and back yard have plenty of seating, a dining table for 6, a grill, the hot tub, additional seating, a fire pit, a 2-person swing and more! Bike paths connecting you to Des Moines extensive trail system are minutes away as well.
The lower level is set up for fun! Ping pong, pool table, NFL Blitz (4-player), Golden Tee (4-player), NBA Jams (4-player) and darts are all at your disposal. There is also a huge sectional couch that seats 12, a bar with bar stools, and 75" tv for your viewing pleasure. We also offer some of the best of board and card games, Jenga, a 4-foot tall Connect Four, and Giant Yatzy! Not to mention another full kitchen and bar! BONUS-I OWN AN APT COMPLEX 12 MINUTES AWAY- At the Four Seasons Apartments in Des Moines Iowa- THERE, YOU CAN USE THE INDOOR POOL, OUTDOOR POOL AND TWO-LEVEL CLUBHOUSE WITH GYM, SAUNAS, ANOTHER POOL TABLE AND PING PONG TABLE, ETC.. The last pictures posted for this property show the indoor pool and the pics following that are of the clubhouse adjoining the pool. This is at no additional charge and its just 12 minutes away! Open 9am to 9m daily.
The University is my number one vacation rental. Once you stay you will see why! Hope to talk to you soon, I will gladly answer any questions you may have. ~Steven

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Note- We pay close attention to details! This includes decorating for holidays (as shown in the pics). (Those decorations are only up during the holidays)

Need special consideration to make your booking possible, please, reach out to us.
Don't hesitate and lose your dates, exact guest count can be adjusted later.
Discounts may be available on extra guest fees.

About Your Host-
I love to make people happy and that exactly what my properties are designed for. I'm a landlord by trade. I have apartment complexes and rental homes. Then six years ago I created my first vacation rental property, and it grew from there. I offer vacation rentals because it's fun! Making sure groups are set up to have a blast is a challenge that I find very rewarding. I take this seriously. Being a big kid at heart, I make it my mission to deliver the fun for kids- also being one who appreciates nice things, I deliver comfort and attention to detail for the adults. I truly desire for you to have the most fun and relaxation as possible, and with the fewest hassles as well. That is why we put in so much effort before you get there. We provide and offer many things that set us apart. Things like super comfy beds, awesome fluffy towels, mints, coffee, toothpaste and toothbrushes, luxurious body care products, personal care products, make-up removing towelettes, and others as well. I hope to get to take care of you and your crew soon! May you have and awesome trip wherever you stay...and may God bless you. Sincerely ~Steven

Property manager

Steven Koethe

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

CAMERAS IN PLACE.HOUSE PARTIES EVICTED SAME NIGHT!

Pets

Pets allowed: less than 50 lb per pet (limit 2 pets total)

Pets need pre-approval please.

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Only on back patios please.

15 people are allowed for the base rate. Extra guests over 15 people are $29 each per night. Discounts possible.

Please preapprove functions and get togethers w/ extra guests. ABSOLUTELY NO DJ PARTIES. WE WILL BE NOTIFIED. COPS AND REMOVAL SAME NIGHT CERTAIN.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 20

Note from host: CAMERAS IN PLACE.HOUSE PARTIES EVICTED SAME NIGHT!

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Waukee

Located in Waukee, this holiday home is next to a golf course. Clive Aquatic Center and Pump It Up are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Sky Zone Indoor Trampoline Park and Bob Feller Museum. Travelling with kids? Consider Pole Position Raceway and Brenton Arboretum.

Waukee, IA

What's nearby

Mercy Medical Center West Lakes - 4 min drive
Jordan Creek Town Center - 6 min drive
Living History Farms - 8 min drive
West Glen Town Center - 9 min drive
Drake University - 14 min drive

Getting around

Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

Hy-Vee Market Grille - 3 min drive
McDonald's - 4 min drive
McDonald's - 4 min drive
Casey's General Store - 4 min drive
Casey's General Store - 10 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is CHEAP WEEKDAYS! ARCADE, POOL TBL, PING PONG, HOT TUB, DECK! ACCESS TO POOLS! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lb per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at CHEAP WEEKDAYS! ARCADE, POOL TBL, PING PONG, HOT TUB, DECK! ACCESS TO POOLS!?

As of 19 Apr 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at CHEAP WEEKDAYS! ARCADE, POOL TBL, PING PONG, HOT TUB, DECK! ACCESS TO POOLS! on 15 May 2024 start from AU$880.60, 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.

What time is check-in at CHEAP WEEKDAYS! ARCADE, POOL TBL, PING PONG, HOT TUB, DECK! ACCESS TO POOLS!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at CHEAP WEEKDAYS! ARCADE, POOL TBL, PING PONG, HOT TUB, DECK! ACCESS TO POOLS!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is CHEAP WEEKDAYS! ARCADE, POOL TBL, PING PONG, HOT TUB, DECK! ACCESS TO POOLS! located?

This family-friendly Waukee holiday home is within 3 mi (5 km) of UnityPoint Health - Methodist West Hospital and Mercy Medical Center West Lakes. Clive Aquatic Center and Pump It Up are also within 6 miles (10 km).

9.6

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Lisa T.

20 Feb 2024

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

Family Of 18

This place is nice and full of entertainment options! We met as a halfway point for one night. We had a great time. Steven was great to communicate with. A couple pieces of furniture were weak and broken but after letting Steven know I’m confident those have been removed from the home. This place is conveniently located just off the major highway to bypasses Des Moines on the West side. We met at The Machine Shed upon arrival and Cracker Barrel upon departure both within minutes away. Great stay, many memories made. We weren’t desperate and I did not need to ask but extra bedding could be an issue so plan ahead and inquire. The step into the house has settled and is an extra tall step that caused a bit of a problem but once in all was good.

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy A.

30 Jan 2024

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

Family time

My family and I enjoyed our stay, very clean and specious. My kids and grandkids especially enjoyed the game room in the basement!

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Melinda C., USA

24 Jan 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Disliked: Listing accuracy

Basketball tournament weekend

The basement was awesome. The boys loved that space! The hot tub was also enjoyed. The kitchen had everything we needed. Our one and only issue was with the inaccuracy of the number of people the home was supposed to sleep. Because of this discrepancy we had to sleep on the floors and couches without blankets and pillows. I had tried contacting Steven via phone and text upon our late arrival, but was unsuccessful. Steven tried to make this right the following morning when I brought it to his attention with a late check out and a second night, but unfortunately we were unable to extend our stay. We would stay here again, but with fewer people.

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

David H.

6 Dec 2023

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

Awesome place for family!

We had an absolutely great time! We used the property for a family Christmas gathering. The reason we chose this house was because of the games in the basement and they did not disappoint. The kids had a great time with them during the day and the adults enjoyed them after the kids went to bed. I would highly recommend this property!

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Mary S., Bloomington

8 Oct 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Large House

Well appointed home with lots of beds and seating for large groups.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

About the host

Hosted by Steven Koethe

I love to make people happy and that exactly what my properties are designed for. I'm a landlord by trade and have vacation rentals as well for 6 years, so everything is maintained to professional standards. I truly desire for you to have the most fun and relaxation as possible with the fewest hassles possible. That is why we put in so much effort before you even show up to ensure the property is ready to perform for you when you arrive. I have paid attention to so many details to make your stay awesome. Everything from super comfy beds to awesome towels, to providing mints and even face wipes. :) I hope to get to take care of you and your crew soon! May you have and awesome trip wherever you stay...and may God bless you, richly! - Honestly and Sincerely~ Steven

What makes this property unique

Less than 5 minutes from Jordan creek mall, West Glen which features tons of restaurants and bars, 15 min to Drake University, 15 minutes to downtown and 20 minutes to the Iowa State Fair! Downtown farmers market that has received national notoriety for being one of the greatest in the US runs April through October every Saturday 7 am to 12pm. It's a blast and highly recommend if you are here over a weekend!