Beautiful remodeled historic Drake Univ home minutes from downtown and all metro

7 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 20279 sq m

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Gym

Explore the area

Des Moines, IA

Drake University6 min walk
Wells Fargo Arena5 min drive
Hy Vee Hall5 min drive
Des Moines, IA (DSM-Des Moines Intl.)17 min drive

Rooms & beds

7 bedrooms (sleeps 20)

Bedroom 1 Main floor king

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2 Main floor queen

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3 main floor den with futon

1 Double Futon

Bedroom 4 Upstairs king with chair

1 King Bed

Bedroom 5 upstairs queen with desk

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 6 upstairs queen with chair

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 7 upstairs bunk room

+1

1 Double Futon and 4 Single Bunk Beds

Common area 1 main floor living room

2 Double Futons

Common area 2 upstairs living room

2 Queen Beds

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1 main floor shower

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

Bathroom 2 upstairs shower and laundry room

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

Bathroom 3 upstairs with tub/shower

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

Spaces

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Separate dining area

Dining Area

About this property

Historic 1895 home completely remodeled with all new bathrooms and kitchen and original hardwood oak floors refinished throughout. Brand new kitchen with island seating and large dining table. Original fireplace with infrared insert. Walking distance to Drake stadium and Knapp center and all facilities. Minutes drive or even bike to downtown and all metro area. So central to almost everywhere in the metro and in a great neighborhood.
Just finishing up this remodel now with final touches so book early to be the first ones to use the beautiful space full of original character and updated features. I plan to continue to add to the property with additional touches as time allows.
This is a great space to entertain large family gatherings or multiple families and more bedrooms than most single family homes. Fun to imagine what life was like in this historic home back in 1895 in its original glory.

Huge dining table sits 8 comfortably and potentially more with provided extra chairs.
Peninsula/island has bar top seating for 3 or 4 more
Brand new appliances
All new paint and flooring throughout
Refinished original oak hardwood floors.
All beds and bedding and bathroom towels etc new.
Main Living room seats 10 comfortably and more room if extra chairs brought into the space.
Upstairs living room seats 4 comfortably and game room with TV and air hockey table and a wall. Mounted infrared fireplace.
Massage/heat powered lift reclining chair upstairs.
3 all updated bathrooms including one tub/shower others are shower only.

Outside enjoy a massive front porch with swing and stone table with chairs around. Also a grill is out front on a brand new patio with furniture.
Small front yard but enough space to play.
Drake University owned open lawn space they use for practice fields etc right across the street for public use to play field games or sports. I also have large portable tailgate tents and some tables and folding chairs that can be rented for $30 if requested before your stay.

Large parking lot in back of house for around 5 cars and another 6 or so can parallel park in the double wide long driveway. Alley access too for convenient entering and exiting or if bringing a trailer.

Property manager

Ryan

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Gym

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Strict quiet hours enforced after 10 pm.

No smoking in the house or on porch as it has carpet and also is damaging to the ceiling and furniture with smoke and odor.

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

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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Des Moines

This holiday home is located in Des Moines. 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. Travelling with kids? Consider Better Homes and Gardens Test Garden and Science Center of Iowa.

Des Moines, IA

What's nearby

Drake University - 6 min walk
Hoyt Sherman Place - 5 min drive
Wells Fargo Arena - 5 min drive
Iowa Events Center - 5 min drive
Hy Vee Hall - 5 min drive

Getting around

Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

McDonald's - 5 min walk
Black Cat Ice Cream - 19 min walk
Burger King - 2 min drive
Casey's - 5 min walk
Lzaza Indo-Pak Cuisine - 15 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful remodeled historic Drake Univ home minutes from downtown and all metro pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Beautiful remodeled historic Drake Univ home minutes from downtown and all metro?

As of 1 May 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Beautiful remodeled historic Drake Univ home minutes from downtown and all metro on 5 May 2024 start from AU$1,317.38, 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 Beautiful remodeled historic Drake Univ home minutes from downtown and all metro?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful remodeled historic Drake Univ home minutes from downtown and all metro?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful remodeled historic Drake Univ home minutes from downtown and all metro located?

This family-friendly Des Moines holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Drake University and Knapp Center. Waveland Municipal Golf Course and Des Moines Community Playhouse are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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10/10 Excellent

Adam B.

1 May 2024

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

Great property!

My coworkers and I had a fantastic stay at this house. We each got our own bedroom which was a big plus and there were plenty of bathrooms and amenities for all of us. Would definitely stay here again!

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynda G.

30 Apr 2024

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94 DG Relays Reunion

We were in town for our 30th anniversary, graduating from Drake. The house was perfect for 5 of us - bedrooms were comfortable and bathrooms were clean. Plenty of space to hang out inside and out - numerous Scrabble games on the front porch. Highly recommend!

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda D.

19 Apr 2024

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

Business Trip

My team was in Des Moines working on a project. Their stay was wonderful - clean, accommodating, comfortable. We will definitely be booking again. thank you for your wonderful hospitality.

Stayed 11 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carrie C.

15 Apr 2024

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

State Pool Crew

We had such a great weekend and this was an amazing place to stay. Can’t tell you enough how comfortable the beds and the whole house was. Only thing missing was a pizza cutter but they had plenty of knifes that did the job. I would definitely stay here again. Thanks for a great place to stay.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachael B.

12 Mar 2024

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

Great Retreat

This was a great well stocked location. Plenty of room for our retreat. It had everything we needed. We would stay there again!

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

About the host

Hosted by Ryan

I enjoy restoring historic homes and remodeling them to maintain much of their original character in woodwork and custom aspects of their day while updating them enough to provide modern comforts and conveniences including all new kitchens and bathrooms. I always strive to restore and refinish original hardwood floors as that is one of the most amazing beautiful aspects of the older homes. I enjoy custom woodworking and bringing the natural aspects of woodworking into parts of the home with shelving and tables etc.

Why they chose this property

1895 mansion with all original hardwood oak floors that I refinished! Why not enjoy seeing this beauty and pondering this massive house back in its original glory as a single family home. And it is so central to everything in the metro.