Modern & Cozy Home away from Home Thank you for booking & Enjoy!

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8111 sq m

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Check out the area

Des Moines, IA

Drake University1 min walk
Hy Vee Hall4 min drive
Wells Fargo Arena4 min drive
Des Moines, IA (DSM-Des Moines Intl.)15 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Den

1 Queen Bed

Den

1 Queen Bed

Dining/Living room with Futon

1 Single Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Garden

About this property

Welcome to your peaceful home away from home equipped with WiFi/modem friendly access.

This home is over 115 years old and historic with updated amenities and high ceilings.

You control everything in the home safely with two entrances.

Accessibility to different restaurants and services along with shopping areas. Located right in the heart of Drake University College with just minutes away from beautiful downtown Des Moines.

Check in instructions/codes will be sent within 30 minutes prior to check in
-Check in AFTER 4pm /Check out Before 11am
**If no agreement is made and guest do not follow check in/out rules an additional fee up to daily rate will apply. Host will determine and this is not negotiable.

Note: The rates are suitable for 4 guest. 50$ plus tax per additional guest. Additional fee will be requested upon booking. I can accommodate up to 8 but usually don’t advertise to avoid parties. Gatherings are suitable and a deposit of $250 must be paid.
Due to this being my property and very sentimental to me it is my personal discretion to request the names of the adult guest that would be staying in my home and or provide a picture ID.
No pets unless discussed which would not be allowed. If you are dishonest up to $450 fee includes deposit and extra cleaning. My staff and I are allergic.

Please enjoy and be honest and accurate about your booking!

For All stays..

I provide a starter kit for guests to facilitate on arrival, I do not replenish things. For other items you might need there is a supermarket/gas stations close by. If you need something that we do not provide and need information of where to get it I'll be happy to help!!

Property manager

Dawn

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Contact the guest for options/deposit

Pets

No pets allowed

Severe allergies to animal dander

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

You can smoke outside on the front or back deck.

$400 fine or deposit for Animal or pet inside premises

We provide a starter kit for guests to facilitate on their arrival, we do not replenish things.

DO NOT MOVE furniture. If this is done a 75$ administrative fee will be charged.

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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Note from host: Contact the guest for options/deposit

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

Des Moines

Located in Des Moines, this holiday home is in the city centre. 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 while in town? See what's happening at Wells Fargo Arena or Knapp Center.

Des Moines, IA

What's nearby

Drake University - 1 min walk
Hoyt Sherman Place - 3 min drive
Hy Vee Hall - 4 min drive
Wells Fargo Arena - 4 min drive
Iowa Events Center - 4 min drive

Getting around

Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

Smokey Row Coffee - 15 min walk
McDonald's - 13 min walk
Black Cat Ice Cream - 9 min walk
Northern Vessel - 2 min drive
Burger King - 3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Modern & Cozy Home away from Home Thank you for booking & Enjoy! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Modern & Cozy Home away from Home Thank you for booking & Enjoy!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Modern & Cozy Home away from Home Thank you for booking & Enjoy!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Modern & Cozy Home away from Home Thank you for booking & Enjoy! located?

Located in the heart of Des Moines, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Drake University and Knapp Center. Burns United Methodist Church and The Wallace Centers of Iowa: Wallace House are also within 1 mile (2 km).

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8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Check-in

7.4/10

Communication

8.0/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy

2/10 Terrible

Lorilei B.

5 Sept 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Disliked: Communication

Beautiful property, terrible experience

House is a duplex and the people next door do the laundry. They are smokers and the linens smell of cigarettes. This caused our allergies to go into overdrive and the host’s solution was to suggest that we spray with air freshener. The house reeked of marijuana, (host said it might have been from the previous guests) but the smell was continuous and nauseating. When we checked out she tried to blame us. We had the wrong code for the door and got locked out late at night and at the end of our stay she claimed that we didn’t get locked out and made it up. She tried to charge us for a broken chair that we didn’t use or even know about. Avoid this place if you can help it.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

2/10 Terrible

Barb R.

17 July 2022

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

Added charges after booking

We never stayed because if we did we would be charged an additional $$$ for my 3 grandkids, who were in the original contract. The charges were added after the booking. Dawn has since changed her web page. We were in fear that she would call police if we stayed in property even though we prepaid. Don't book with Dawn

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Heather H.

11 July 2022

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

Cute home

Very cute home. Perfect for our needs. Very comfy beds. And very responsive hosts

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Macie O.

23 May 2022

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

Clean & Cozy

My family & I enjoyed our stay immensely. The property was clean, spacious, and was decorated to the nines. The hosts really go the extra mile to make you feel welcomed & completely at home. We’d definitely stay again!!

Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jeff H.

21 May 2022

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

Nice

Easy and great location with good restaurants within walking distance

Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

About the host

Hosted by Dawn

I’m originally from the east Coast, learning at a young age to cater to my grand-parents and parents by cooking and cleaning. I have a medical and tax background that includes an extensive appreciation for customer service.

Why they chose this property

When I say this is a home away from home it really is. You can not go wrong staying here with the reasonable price, clean comfort, safety and privacy.

What makes this property unique

Sitting on the front porch is a must. Nice shade and breeze.
Accommodations for groceries and special occasion gifts for a separate price . Walking distance inexpensive shopping, bars and dining availability. Short drive anywhere; 5 minutes from the heart of downtown Des Moines and 3 minutes to 3 major hospitals. I have had a lot of Drake families and educators stay through a different platform.