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South of Grand Carriage House- minutes from downtown Des Moines

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Exterior
Room
Living area
Private kitchen
Game room

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4111.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Parking available
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
DES MOINES, IA
  • Des Moines Art Center
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Drake University
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Casey's Center
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Des Moines, IA (DSM-Des Moines Intl.)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Kitchenette

About this property

South of Grand Carriage House- minutes from downtown Des Moines

Large, airy 2 bedroom apartment Carriage House is above a garage in a quiet, residential area. It's close to Drake University and Downtown Des Moines. There is a kitchen, large living area and pool table/ping pong for a fun quiet space to gather.

Property manager

Sarah Sullivan Bigelow
Premier Host

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Amenities

Kitchen
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Parking available
Fireplace

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Please clean any used dishes.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Use of outdoor spaces (such as patio and yard) needs to be requested and approved ahead of time.

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
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
Safety features at this property include a deadlock

About the area

Des Moines

Located in Des Moines, this apartment 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 Casey's Center or Knapp Center.
Map
DES MOINES, IA

What's nearby

  • Des Moines Art Center - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Drake University - 3 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Hoyt Sherman Place - 5 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Iowa Events Center - 5 min drive - 5.9 km
  • Casey's Center - 6 min drive - 6.3 km

Getting around

  • Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Qdoba Mexican Eats - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Pancheros Mexican Grill - Des Moines Ingersoll - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪La Mie Bakery - ‬15 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is South of Grand Carriage House- minutes from downtown Des Moines pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at South of Grand Carriage House- minutes from downtown Des Moines?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at South of Grand Carriage House- minutes from downtown Des Moines?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is South of Grand Carriage House- minutes from downtown Des Moines located?

Located in the heart of Des Moines, this apartment building is within a 15-minute walk of Salisbury House, Des Moines Art Center and Des Moines Community Playhouse. Terrace Hill and Waveland Municipal Golf Course are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 27 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 27 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 27 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 27 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 27 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kari R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nick and Sarah were great hosts. The carriage house is cozy and immaculate. Thanks for a great stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keith F.

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

Great Property!

Beautiful carriage house that was very comfortable with accommodating hosts! We stayed a total of 5 nights and enjoyed every minute!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Becca G.

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

Great place to stay

We had a great stay at this property--Sarah was very helpful, the house was spacious, and the location was great for our trip!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle H.

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

Windows on the Woods

The carriage house was a pleasant place to stay for three of us. We especially enjoyed the row of windows all along the back of the house looking out over a beautiful woodland hill -- like being in a tree house. One note -- the wifi is not great.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Cassie E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We stayed in the carriage house for 3 nights while in town for a baseball tournament. For our family this property was cheaper than getting an extended stay hotel w kitchenette. The only drawback was no laundry but it was so nice to have a quiet night of sleep as opposed to staying a team hotel w kids running up and down constantly. My favorite part of the house is the living room area which feels as though you are in a tree house. Full of windows with treetops and visiting birds. This would probably not be a good choice for crawling babies as there is some chippy old paint, heat registers, and a steep staircase. Mattresses are VERY firm so if you prefer a soft bed you may not sleep well here. Very quick and easy access to 235.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gerrin D.

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

Neat house

It was a very neat house, we enjoyed our stay. The host was very accommodating and friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sinde S.

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

Very spacious and quiet and the perfect neighborhood.

Perfect location for anything in DesMoines, I will be back.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nichole P., Burlington Iowa

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

Great property

We enjoyed our stay. They had everything we needed and some! We will return!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth W., Merced, CA

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

Our “Go-To” in Des Moines

This was our second stay at this property. It’s reliably clean and comfortable, very convenient for our purposes, and the hosts are responsive and welcoming.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

2/10 Terrible

Elizabeth W., Merced, CA

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

Comfortable and Convenient

The location was perfect for our purposes, the host was helpful and responsive before and during our stay, and the property was clean and comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nancy H.

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

Great stay

The property was perfect for what we needed. We were in town for an athletic tournament and the kitchen allowed us to cook for our group. All of the basic cooking utensils and pots/pans were available. The host was responsive to requests and incredibly friendly. Would definitely recommend
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Philip S.

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

Good place for the weekend

We came into town with our girls for a swim meet and enjoyed the carriage house. Multiple fun activities with the pool/ping pong table and dart board. Spacious family room area was good for us, and beds were comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra R.

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

Des Moines Stay for a Wedding

Our stay at the Carriage House was lovely. It was comfortable and clean and the neighborhood was beautiful. We were just a short walk to the wedding we were in town for, and the Des Moines Art Center.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kerry R.

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

Cute property

Host had great contact. Quiet neighborhood. Comfy beds.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

john d.

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

Post observation

Great location , good beds, would have loved to have screens on the windows, but over all loved our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Christy J.

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

review

Coffee and more toilet paper would have been a nice addition. Beautiful space! Very comfortable beds!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth H.

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

Spacious, great location

The carriage house was a beautiful property, each room was very spacious and my kids really enjoyed the ping pong table set up. All of the rooms had huge windows, and the character and charm of the place was really neat. The owner texted me on the morning before to see if I needed anything and let me know she was available if I did. We would definitely stay here again any time.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gina H.

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

Cardinals out the windows

This is a very spacious and beautiful apartment. We loved the architecture and mature trees surrounding one side. It was a bonus the kids learned to play pool! I enjoyed hearing the church bells chime regularly through the day.This neighborhood is home for me, so it was delightful to walk to familiar places like Greenwood Park, which has the DSM Art Center, pond, playground, splashpad, swimming pool and wooded bike trails. The hosts are delightful and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

KIMBERLY B.

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

Our Carriage House Stay

The Carriage House was an absolute hit for us. Set in a quaint neighborhood filled with lots of history, trees, and in walking/riding distances to bike and running paths. The hosts were friendly and made sure we had what we needed. It rained one day and our college aged sons along with us, loved playing pool, ping pong, and darts. The beds were comfortable. It had everything we needed, and we will stay again when we visit our son that attends Drake. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Celeste M.

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

Television.

A few television instructions would be helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gerald “Jerry” B., Raleigh, USA

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

Clean cozy with nice touches for family get away

Listing is accurate. Nice amenities like the pool table made this home fun for the kids and adults. House is on the same property as the owners who were available but not intrusive. Actually it was great that Sarah was around to help with questions or provide extra amenities as needed. What a lovely host. Only complaint is that the property is above the car garage which was noticeable when it was being operated . This was not a huge deal for us though in light of all the positives. Great quiet walkable and safe neighborhood.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

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

Des Moines Trip

Very cute unit however it was not clean. Sheets were stained and dirty, pillow dirty, stained and very old. Inside of the refrigerator was not wiped down. Floors were not clean. Bathtub was not clean. Dish soap was watered down. We ran out of hand soap in the bathroom. The closet door with extra bath towels would not open. It's a beautiful property in a nice neighborhood. The owners were prompt to try address the issues.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Meg S.

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

Great spot

The place was great and Sarah was an excellent host!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas A.

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

Freinds Weekend

I and several college freinds got together for a weekend of board games and catching up. The property was great, in a beautiful location, and perfectly sized for us. The hosts were gracious and nothing but helping.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Convenient with Character

Enjoyed a quiet weekend with all the necessary amenities, in a super convenient location. Loved the character of the house!! Would stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

About the host

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