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Newly Remodeled Brick Home with wall Sculptures by the Airport

Family-friendly holiday home in Des Moines with a water park

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Living area
Interior
Dining
Coffee and/or coffee maker
Room

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8204.4 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor space
  • Washer

Explore the area

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Des Moines, IA
  • Place, Blank Park Zoo
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Principal Park
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Casey's Center
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, Des Moines, IA (DSM-Des Moines Intl.)
    ‪4 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

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

Bathroom 2

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

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Dining area

About this property

Newly Remodeled Brick Home with wall Sculptures by the Airport

Located by Wakonda Golf Course, just 2 mins from Grays lake, one mile or 2 minutes, to the Des Moines airport, very quiet area and several restaurants and grocery options are within walking distance.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
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:
Load and start the dishwasher
Remove personal items
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
This is not a checkout rule it’s a request to please start the dishwasher. The cycle take awhile to complete so it helps on time.
If you want to take the trash out, thank you.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Absolutely no party, no events, and no decorating allowed unless you receive written permission from the host.
No open flames, No candles (scented or not)
No smoking or vaping anywhere inside the home.

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 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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Des Moines

Southwestern Hills, 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. Travelling with kids? Consider Better Homes and Gardens Test Garden and Blank Park Zoo. Relax and indulge in the area's winery tours, or seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.
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Des Moines, IA

What's nearby

  • Blank Park Zoo - 5 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Principal Park - 6 min drive - 5.2 km
  • Iowa Events Center - 7 min drive - 6.2 km
  • Casey's Center - 8 min drive - 6.2 km
  • Drake University - 8 min drive - 6.6 km

Getting around

  • Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 4 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Caribou Coffee - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Casey's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪B-bop's - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Panera Bread - ‬11 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Newly Remodeled Brick Home with wall Sculptures by the Airport pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Newly Remodeled Brick Home with wall Sculptures by the Airport?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Newly Remodeled Brick Home with wall Sculptures by the Airport?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Newly Remodeled Brick Home with wall Sculptures by the Airport located?

This family-friendly Des Moines holiday home is located in Southwestern Hills, within 2 mi (3 km) of Air Lanes Bowling Center, Gray’s Lake Park and Water Works Park. Better Homes and Gardens Test Garden and Blank Park Zoo are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 43 out of 46 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 46 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 46 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 46 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 46 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

kathy b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean property, great location. Scott is a great host
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, host was very fast and accurate with communicating
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Khyla K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place in a nice quiet neighborhood.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda B.

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

In town for Tournament

Perfect layout. Ideal location. Exceptional host communication.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Taylor A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My partner and I spent the weekend in Des Moines to celebrate our anniversary, and this property immediately stood out when we were searching for a place to stay. It’s a beautiful home with a spacious, comfortable kitchen and plenty of living space throughout. The main bathroom is impressively large—almost the size of a living room!I especially appreciated the wrap-around driveway, which made coming and going very convenient, particularly for shorter stays. The large, fenced-in backyard would be perfect for families with children to play safely.The neighborhood is peaceful and quiet, with minimal traffic and only a bit of background noise from the nearby airport. The home was spotless upon arrival, and we were pleasantly surprised to find music playing on the TV to welcome us.Check-in and check-out were both incredibly smooth and straightforward. I highly recommend this property—whether you’re staying for a night or an extended visit, it’s a wonderful place to relax and feel at home.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shalove G.

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

A Thanksgiving to Remember

Scott was an amazing host. Perfect location, perfect setup for a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna G.

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

Great home

Exceptional experience. Clean, new. We will be back!
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kia J.

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

Scott is the best!

We stayed in town for a softball tournament. Scott was always available and willing to accommodate. The house was as listed and a beautiful property. I would highly recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacob B.

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

Great property

Exceeded all expectations! Nothing else needs said
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle D.

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

Great property

This property is definitely woth looking at. Location is key for me and it was perfect. Clean, quiet neighborhood. So close to everything you could want. Parks, restaurants, entertainment which we were in town for a show at the civic center. The place surpassed expectations as we had 2 single people and a couple. The home was inviting and clean. There is a full living upstairs and downstairs with the exception of a kitchen in the basement. If you are looking for a great place to be together but spread out to relax this place is awesome. Scott was very quick to respond and answer questions. I will definitely use again if in the area. Great job Scott for making us feel so welcome.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lora N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house is very clean, bright and spacious. The kitchen is well equipped. The location was perfect for us. The upstairs bathroom is amazing! I would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bryan S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This house was super clean and very nice. The beds were super comfortable and it has lots of space.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We were in Des Moines for an event at Drake University. The house is conveniently located, extremely clean and well-appointed, spacious, and comfortable! We had a lovely evening.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aaron G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean and cozy. The house was centrally located in a nice neighborhood close to access in the heart of the city. I would go back to Des Moines just to stay in this house. The neighborhood is quiet. The backyard is peaceful. The city is beautiful. The beds were extremely comfortable. I have never stayed in a cleaner or more peaceful VRBO. The host was AMAZING! If VRBO used this property as a guideline for listings, it would be doing us all a great service.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debora C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Newly remodeled kitchen and bathrooms. Very clean, and had everything that we could need. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great and easy access.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brad S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was in excellent condition. We felt very at home here! It's easy to get to and not far from downtown Des Moines. We would definetely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean and comfortable
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jodi R.

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

Des Moines Stay

The house was perfect for our stay. It had lots of space for everyone (even with two people working remotely) and was very conveniently located. It also was very well stocked in the kitchen and bathrooms. We had a very enjoyable, comfortable stay. Scott was extremely helpful and responsive!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynee M.

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

Wedding weekend

Worked out great to have our family all together rather than multiple hotel rooms. Plenty of stretching out room. Kitchen was great for cooking and baking. Scott was very responsive to my many questions about what kitchen items were there. Well stocked kitchen. If he didn’t have an item, he was very accommodating to get what I needed. Circle drive was great to reduce cars on the street. Great deck but too hot to enjoy! Will definitely use this location again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gina G.

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

Great home!

House is just beautiful. Very clean in a quiet neighborhood. Easy to find. Backyard is great. Great place to stay with family
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

paige h.

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

Wedding stay

Was the perfect location for me and my family to stay before my wedding
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

John K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean and comfortable and in a perfect part of town for getting around. I would highly recommend staying here
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jill H.

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

Cozy VRBO

Location was excellent and home was beautiful!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

About the host

Hosted by Scott

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Hi, I have lived in the Des Moines area for over 18 years. I moved here from Santa Fe, NM. in 2004 and I can still remember how truly cold this place is. But I acclimated to the weather and love the four seasons here. I have three adult kids that also like in the area.

Why they chose this property

This property started out as a potential flip but as i continued to work on it, my thoughts turned to trying a short-term rental property. We have had a lot of fun furnishing and decorating this property. It has been completely remodeled from top to bottom.

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