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Cozy 4 bedroom home. Just 2 miles from Drake University. Easy access to I235.

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Exterior
Dining
Dining
Private kitchen
Private kitchen

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8139.4 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Fireplace
  • Pet-friendly
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Explore the area

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Des Moines, IA
  • Drake University
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Iowa Events Center
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Casey's Center
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Des Moines, IA (DSM-Des Moines Intl.)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

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

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Spaces

Kitchen

About this property

Cozy 4 bedroom home. Just 2 miles from Drake University. Easy access to I235.

This home away from home is perfect for families and friends visiting Des Moines. The CapeCod style home is steps away from The Waveland Cafe. Quick access to I235 which will get you in and around Des Moines in minutes! We are nestled in a quiet neighborhood close to Drake University and downtown.
The kitchen is the heart of this 1500 sq foot home. The kitchen connects the spacious living area to the separate dining room, as well as 2 bedrooms and a full bathroom. The main suite, located upstairs, features a queen sized bed and 3 piece bathroom.
The basement provides an additional bedroom and 3 piece bathroom with laundry as well as a bonus room. There is plenty of off street parking available at the house.

Property manager

Miriam Sayre
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
A pack N play is available for use.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
Pets are not allowed on furniture.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Remove personal items
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Des Moines

Waveland Park, a neighbourhood in 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. Science Center of Iowa and Living History Farms are also worth visiting.
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Des Moines, IA

What's nearby

  • Drake University - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Des Moines Art Center - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Val Air Ballroom - 4 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Iowa Events Center - 5 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Casey's Center - 5 min drive - 6.0 km

Getting around

  • Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Casey's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪La Mie Bakery - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Hugo’s - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Habanero’s - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Waveland Cafe - ‬3 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Cozy 4 bedroom home. Just 2 miles from Drake University. Easy access to I235. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Cozy 4 bedroom home. Just 2 miles from Drake University. Easy access to I235.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cozy 4 bedroom home. Just 2 miles from Drake University. Easy access to I235.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cozy 4 bedroom home. Just 2 miles from Drake University. Easy access to I235. located?

Located in Waveland Park, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Waveland Municipal Golf Course and Des Moines Community Playhouse. Drake University and Des Moines Art Center are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 35 out of 36 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 36 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 36 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 36 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 36 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Donna C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Love staying here for our annual trip to Iowa state fair...great location and comfortable!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patty G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great home and location! Large living space, comfortable beds, and nice extras like snacks and water bottles!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cindy T.

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

Softball tournament

Very nice place, owners were fantastic!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

John-Paul H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful property. Very comfortable and cozy. Location is perfect and the neighborhood is very quiet.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michele T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We are extremely pleased with our stay in Des Moines. The property was perfect for us and our family and the house had everything we needed and more. We will be back to this property
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura V.

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

Great place near Drake University

We stayed here a few nights when visiting our daughter who attends Drake University. The location was great.The hosts were very attentive when we had questions.Overall, it was a great stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel R.

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

Great Stay

Host was very quick to respond and very accommodating to our travel times for check in. House was as described and very clean and in a quiet area. Also, as an added bonus snacks and drinks were provided which the kids loved. Would not hesitate if back in the area to stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Solomon S.

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

Clean and cozy

House was very clean, check-in was easy, and plenty of room for the family.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

joey w.

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

Des moines

Good property. Great owner
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kegan B.

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

Nice and cozy!

Very comfortable, clean and convenient. Communication with the host was easy and responsive. Enjoyed our stay very much.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carl and Ardith H.

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

State Fair Stay

Perfect size for our stay. Showing sheep at state fair and nice having four bedrooms for everyone and three bathrooms. Snacks that were available were perfect for everyone after a very long day traveling and at the fair. Great washing machine and dryer for doing laundry. Deer greeted us one morning and one evening. Really enjoyed our stay!!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katie W.

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

Cute and Functional

This adorable little home was not only super cute, clean, and cozy, but it had so many things we needed for our little Des Moines vacation. ❤️
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lauren G.

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

Highly recommend!

Absolutely thrilled with this property and host! Great community, cafe within walking distance for breakfast. Home was beautiful and comfortably fit our entire group. Host had fast communication about any questions we had.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brandon B.

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

Here for a family gathering

Our family was in town for a memorial service, and we had such a lovely stay here. All of the beds were extremely comfortable, each living area had its own bathroom, the hosts left amazing and sweet snacks for our enjoyment, and the living room with the fireplace was just so cozy and such a lovely place to hang out. Thank you for an amazing stay! Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mason P.

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

Great clean property close to everything in Des Moines

Property owners went above beyond… Snacks provided were a huge plus.. Really a great overall experience with this place.. Located on a quiet street not far from downtown Des Moines
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dan B.

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

Great host!

The home had plenty of space, everything we needed plus more was there. Check in and out process was very smooth and easy. The home was very clean and super comfortable. Top Notch!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eric W.

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

Great place to stay for a long weekend

The house was just as advertised - maybe even better. Very clean and well stocked and the neighborhood was quiet. Made it easy for us to spend a long weekend visiting family and going to the Drake relays. The weekend itself was interrupted a little with tornado warnings but the house had a very nice basement to hang out in while we waited for the storms to pass and fortunately nothing was very close. Would definitely recommend and we plan stay again next time we are in town!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Justin B.

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

Clean, Comfortable, and Cozy

Our (growing) family gathered in Des Moines for Christmas and were really pleased with this home. The owner was quick to respond to questions. Will definitely keep it in mind for future trips to Iowa.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emily E.

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

Smooth stay

We stayed here for a family get-together and this place was a great home base for our needs (5 adults and 2 kids). Plenty of parking, easy access, multiple TVs and space for everyone to spread out a bit, handy provided snacks held us over on the first night. It was a comfy backdrop to a fun trip! Plus, one of the kids left a tablet behind and the host was very helpful in reuniting us with it.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

kim w., Charles City , Iowa

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

Very nice

The property is exactly as described . The beds were vey comfortable . They had amenities for our use all through the home including snacks and coffee pods . Would book again !
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christi H.

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

Cozy and comfortable

What a great find! The house was comfortable for my family of 3 adults and 2 children. The fireplace was so cozy and it’s close to everything in Des Moines! Thanks Mariam for being a gracious host.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert M.

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

Graduation Getaway

We were in town for our son’s graduation from Iowa State University. Our stay was phenomenal. The house was perfect and our host was amazing. The house is very clean, spacious and very well appointed. We were traveling as a family with 6 adults and the house allowed the three couples their own bedrooms and bathrooms! Our host thought of everything She even left homemade cookies decorated in Iowa State colors congratulating us on our Son’s graduation. We highly recommend this location for anyone visiting the Des Moines area!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Francisco D.

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

Excellent

excellent, very clean and pleasant. Good communication with the owner and prompt response in communion. recommended 100%
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jason Q.

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

A cool, spotless property - great location, great host!

One of the very best properties I've stayed in, and our good experience started before we ever set foot in the place. We had a scheduling issue with our trip, and the host was very prompt and accommodating in adjusting our booking, and very responsive during our stay as well. The house is updated, immaculate and situated in a quiet neighborhood, with good parking and plenty of space inside. We didn't have an opportunity to use the kitchen, but it looked to be well-equipped and included lots of great snacks (of which we did avail ourselves). It's located just a short jaunt to the Waveland Cafe and Maccabee's Deli (get the pastrami), and a bit further to a lot more shopping and services. It's also not far off Interstate 235, allowing access to all the other cool stuff Des Moines has to offer. I'd stay here again in a heartbeat.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

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