10/10 Excellent
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9 Nov 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Entire home
The Blue Haven
Holiday home in Waukee with fireplace
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 12
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Urbandale, IA
- Place, Jordan Creek Town Center14 min drive
- Place, Casey's Center22 min drive
- Place, Iowa State Fairgrounds28 min drive
- Airport, Des Moines, IA (DSM-Des Moines Intl.)26 min drive
Rooms & beds
4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed
Bedroom 3
1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed
Bedroom 4
1 Queen Bed
3 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Bathroom 2
Bathroom 3
About this property
The Blue Haven
Welcome to The Blue Haven! A spacious Urbandale retreat just minutes from downtown Des Moines and Jordan Creek Mall. Sleeping up to 12, this home features a fully stocked kitchen, covered deck and an entertainer’s basement complete with a wet bar, pool table, and ping-pong tables, plus a theater-style reclining sectional. Perfect for family getaways, celebrations, or group trips with easy access to dining, shopping, and fun nearby!
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Amenities
Pool
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Fireplace
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House Rules
Check in after 3:30 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed: less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
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
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
About the area
Waukee
Waukee is home to this holiday home. Bob Feller Museum and Jordan House are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Kinship Brewing Company and Pump It Up. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Buccaneer Arena or Valley Stadium.
Urbandale, IA
What's nearby
- Jordan Creek Town Center - 14 min drive - 11.6 km
- Drake University - 21 min drive - 28.8 km
- Casey's Center - 22 min drive - 31.2 km
- Adventureland - 24 min drive - 38.1 km
- Iowa State Fairgrounds - 28 min drive - 38.5 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Hy-Vee Market Grille Express - 5 min drive
- McDonald's - 6 min drive
- Casey's - 5 min drive
- Casey's General Store - 4 min drive
- Culver's - 6 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
10
Exceptional
10/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Emily T.
17 Nov 2025
Emily T.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
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