Spacious 5BR Retreat w/Beautiful Views,3 King 2 Full 1 Queen bed, AC in Johnston

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A living room with a sofa, coffee table, TV, fireplace, and decorative plants.
A deck with a table and chairs, a window, and a door.
A modern living room with a wooden staircase, a large wall clock, and a flat-screen TV displaying 'NETFLIX'.
A room with a wooden door, a wall clock, a mirror, a lamp, and a sign with a quote.
A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a central island with bar stools, pendant lighting, and a potted plant.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Laundry made easy
    One of the few properties with on-site laundry facilities for guests.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Air-conditioning
  • Internet
  • Washing machine
  • Non-smoking

Explore the area

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Johnston, IA
  • Place, Iowa Gold Star Military Museum
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Des Moines MEPS
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Drake University
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Airport, Des Moines, IA (DSM-Des Moines Intl.)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Double Beds

Bedroom 5

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

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

Bathroom 2

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

Bathroom 3

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

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About the area

Johnston

Johnston 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. Sky Zone Indoor Trampoline Park and Pole Position Raceway are also worth visiting.
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Johnston, IA

What's nearby

  • Iowa Gold Star Military Museum - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Des Moines MEPS - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Drake University - 13 min drive - 12.5 km
  • Jordan Creek Town Center - 16 min drive - 22.4 km
  • Casey's Center - 16 min drive - 20.1 km

Getting around

  • Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Casey's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Cheba Hut “Toasted” Subs - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Spacious 5BR Retreat w/Beautiful Views,3 King 2 Full 1 Queen bed, AC in Johnston pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at Spacious 5BR Retreat w/Beautiful Views,3 King 2 Full 1 Queen bed, AC in Johnston?

As of 31 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Spacious 5BR Retreat w/Beautiful Views,3 King 2 Full 1 Queen bed, AC in Johnston on 22 Feb 2027 start from AU$883, 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 Spacious 5BR Retreat w/Beautiful Views,3 King 2 Full 1 Queen bed, AC in Johnston?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Spacious 5BR Retreat w/Beautiful Views,3 King 2 Full 1 Queen bed, AC in Johnston?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Spacious 5BR Retreat w/Beautiful Views,3 King 2 Full 1 Queen bed, AC in Johnston located?

Situated in Johnston, this holiday home is 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Iowa Gold Star Military Museum and 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Saylorville Lake. Merle Hay Mall and Walnut Ridge Recreation Area are also within 6 miles (10 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. 15 out of 17 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 17 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 17 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a very nice and comfortable place. The host was very responsive to messages. The house was easily accessible and had many shops and restaurants nearby.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host was very kind and easy to communicate with, also was a beautiful property and truly enjoyed staying!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved the house and the area! So beautiful, and the hosts answer super fast!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spacious with all the necessities for travel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great family friendly house
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We stayed here with two other families and the house was a perfect home base for the weekend. The kitchen had just about everything we needed, the bedrooms are spacious, and the kids loved the basement as a hang out space. The location is great because it’s not far off the interstate and the house is directly across the street from a huge park. We took the younger kids over to play; nice that it was walkable. Would stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing house, amazing host.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Apr 2026
Thank you! I will love to have you back
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Home was great. Great location to park for kids. Host was excellent. She was very quick for any of our needs. Would rent again in a flash.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house in a super safe neighborhood that is convenient to pretty much anywhere in Des Moines. Added bonus, kids loved the playground across the street. Owner was very responsive to our minor issues (lost a remote) and check-in/check-out was a breeze. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It is a perfect house to disconnect with your family, with your pet, everything very clean and an exceptional communication with the owner
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Apr 2026
We will love to have you again Nice communication and they left the house so clean
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This home was beautiful! Very neat & clean. There are a lot of restaurants & businesses on Merle Hay which the home was close to. Easy access to the interstate. Had a slight issue with the a/c upon arrival but was quickly resolved. The beds & pillows were comfy. Water pressure & temp was perfect! If you like to walk or jog, there’s a great path to do so & a nice playground in walking distance. 10/10-would stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very comfortable, large house! There was plenty of room for our group of eleven to spread out. We had a minor issue with ants and a slow draining tub, Beatrice was very quick to reply and take action.We had a wonderful time, but had to be cautious of the rug in the upstairs living room, it can be a trip hazard. We would rent again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The home was clean, very nice and we enjoyed our stay. Our confirmation did not have the correct address of the home, so please confirm and update for future guests. GPS would not have worked!Upon our arrival and walk-through, we found that the master bathtub water faucet was running and couldn't be shut off. Contacted host and service was rendered within an hour. Noticed that in the laundry room there were towels in the dryer and a basket with dirty towels sitting nearby. Also a basket of clean towels by the laundry room door in the hallway. Appeared staff hadn't finish prepping the property before our arrival. The kitchen sink needs to be replaced, and the drains smelled -- definitely need to be cleaned! Beautiful large home and we had plenty of room for our group of seven. Appliances we used worked fine. Enjoyed the outdoor patio in the evening, and glad to have chair cushions the second night. Would be nice to have mirrors in all the bedrooms. The only mirror in the lower level was in the bathroom, and no mirrors in either of the two bedrooms in the lower level, and none in one of the main floor bedrooms. Dresser/drawers would be nice if staying longer, but since we were only staying two nights not an issue.Our host was great to work with as she quickly responded to any questions we had. Glad we could use all three garage stalls as we came from various areas and had five cars to park. Garage door closing/opening was different, but worked.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place. Spacious! Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great clean place! Great for a group! Host was great at communicating!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was perfect for our family get-together. Spacious is exactly the right word, everyone had plenty of room. Still, the best part was eating and playing games together in the dining room and kitchen. The neighborhood is so pretty and idyllic, we took an evening walk in the park. Communication with the host was easy, friendly, and quick, and there were no issues of any kind. We will gladly come back again soon!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2026
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