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Holiday Rentals in Central Iowa

Kasa Downtown Des Moines
4.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (56)
"It is nice, roomy, and reasonable."
The price is NZ$285
includes taxes & fees
30 Jun - 1 Jul
Kasa Downtown Des Moines
PARTY BARN 4 GROUPS… PL TBl, PNG PNG, ARCADE, HOT TUB, PATIOS. ACCESS TO POOLS!
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (32)
"The property itself was very clean and beautiful. We enjoyed our time and stay. The party barn and playset outside the kids really enjoyed. Us adults spent a lot of time in the hot tub. We are planning on renting another property of steven's at the end of the month. Overall experience was 5 stars in our eyes"
The price is NZ$1,515
includes taxes & fees
3 Jun - 4 Jun
PARTY BARN 4 GROUPS… PL TBl, PNG PNG, ARCADE, HOT TUB, PATIOS. ACCESS TO POOLS!
SO MICH FUN! ARCADE, PL TBL, PNG PNG, YARD GAMES, INDOOR AND OUTDOOR POOLS!!
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (25)
"Wonderful house with plenty of space and activities for our competitive friend group! We 100% recommend and will book again in the future!"
The price is NZ$1,251
includes taxes & fees
3 Jun - 4 Jun
SO MICH FUN! ARCADE, PL TBL, PNG PNG, YARD GAMES, INDOOR AND OUTDOOR POOLS!!
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LUXURY GETAWAY! ARCADE, POOL TBL, PING PONG, HOT TUB, DECK! ACCESS TO POOLS!
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (27)
"This property has a great location. Lots of games for kids in basement. Clean."
The price is NZ$1,147
includes taxes & fees
2 Jun - 3 Jun
LUXURY GETAWAY! ARCADE, POOL TBL, PING PONG, HOT TUB, DECK! ACCESS TO POOLS!
NEW REMODEL! ARCADE GAMES, PNG PNG, SKEE BALL, ACCESS TO POOLS..WE HV IT ALL!
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (28)
"Great place and host! Only slight downfall was the outdoor trash cans were very full and very smelly. Also the yard had not been mowed all year which was just a small inconvenience when playing yard games. But overall a very fun and good experience!"
The price is NZ$830
includes taxes & fees
2 Jun - 3 Jun
NEW REMODEL! ARCADE GAMES, PNG PNG, SKEE BALL, ACCESS TO POOLS..WE HV IT ALL!
Cozy one bedroom in home with shared bathroom! In the heart of DSm!
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (1)
"This property it’s very recommendable. It was all clean and on a good neighborhood. It feels like home, very quiet place and it counts with all you need from a place. "
The price is NZ$275
includes taxes & fees
4 Jun - 5 Jun
Cozy one bedroom in home with shared bathroom! In the heart of DSm!
Comfortable and Spacious 3 Bedroom Home
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (21)
"Everything was great in this quiet neighborhood. The house was cozy and very welcoming. Loved that there was plenty of towels and all the bath toiletries provided was a plus. There was coffee/hot chocolate pods provided which was nice plus since they are not always offered. The deck area with table and chairs was really nice(although the deck could have used a little tidying up)."
Comfortable and Spacious 3 Bedroom Home
6212 Boston Avenue · 3 bdr / 1 bath Fully Remodeled House off Merle Hay
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (20)
"I have stayed here before. I like the neighborhood, it has easy access to many areas of Des Moines and surrounding area Comfortable Neighborhood is lovely I like this place"
6212 Boston Avenue · 3 bdr / 1 bath Fully Remodeled House off Merle Hay
Cheerful 2 Bedroom Home only a mile to Fairgrounds
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (17)
"We stayed at the Cleveland House while attending a Valais sheep show at the fairgrounds. It was only 6 minutesaway and so convenient! The house was perfect and everything was so clean and in great condition. The beds were super comfortable!We will definitely stay here again!"
The price is NZ$469
includes taxes & fees
2 Jun - 3 Jun
Cheerful 2 Bedroom Home only a mile to Fairgrounds
Updated cottage near lake access and .5 miles from the beach!
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (15)
"Perfect get a way"
The price is NZ$628
includes taxes & fees
7 Jun - 8 Jun
Updated cottage near lake access and .5 miles from the beach!
Good Vibes 2 Bed Home Centrally Located on Quiet St.
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (22)
"This was perfect for what we needed!"
Good Vibes 2 Bed Home Centrally Located on Quiet St.
Downtown Loft Skyline View 2BR
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (4)
"What an awesome loft in downtown Des Moines. Everything was as we expected. City living and access to tons of restaurants and shopping. Our Host was on point and made sure that we received a 5-Star experience and we did! The dog area on the 6th floor was perfect for our Papillion Loco."
The price is NZ$291
includes taxes & fees
3 Jun - 4 Jun
Downtown Loft Skyline View 2BR
Quiet Studio on Grand - Downtown DSM!
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (5)
"Though I messaged the manager, I never heard back. Also, there was no hot water"
The price is NZ$278
includes taxes & fees
3 Jun - 4 Jun
Quiet Studio on Grand - Downtown DSM!
Spacious updated home minutes from Airport and DT!
7.8 out of 10, Good, (7)
"We were in Des Moines for state wrestling and it was nice to come back to a comfortable, quiet spot to regroup. Lots of space and the host was quick to answer any questions."
The price is NZ$536
includes taxes & fees
3 Jun - 4 Jun
Spacious updated home minutes from Airport and DT!
Lovely 2-bedroom apartment in Sherman Hill-4
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (3)
"Simply put great stay"
The price is NZ$287
includes taxes & fees
10 Jun - 11 Jun
Lovely 2-bedroom apartment in Sherman Hill-4
Gorgeous Home With Sauna Sleeps 7
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (28)
"Nice cozy place where famkly could all be together."
Gorgeous Home With Sauna Sleeps 7
The Modern Flats of Ames
3.5 star property
6.0 out of 10, (9)
"It was an ok stay, good location.... but could use a scrubbing. When paying a cleaning fee you expect it to be scrubbed before you get there. "
The price is NZ$306
includes taxes & fees
3 Jun - 4 Jun
The Modern Flats of Ames
The Cartier Lux DT Apt w/Skyline view
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (12)
"Beautiful place"
The price is NZ$480
includes taxes & fees
10 Jun - 11 Jun
The Cartier Lux DT Apt w/Skyline view
Modern 1BR/1BA Chic Urban Retreat
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (4)
"This was a perfect property fot ourvisit to Iowa State University. It as clean and well provisioned."
The price is NZ$291
includes taxes & fees
25 Jun - 26 Jun
Modern 1BR/1BA Chic Urban Retreat
Clear Lake Vacation Home Rental - Pet Friendly!
6.0 out of 10, (2)
"nice. clean. lots of room. kitchen could be supplied a little better. front steps were gone. back steps had pavers that caused some stumbling. very enjoyable."
Clear Lake Vacation Home Rental - Pet Friendly!
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Stoney Creek Hotel Des Moines - Johnston
2.5 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1197)
"I stay here every time I'm crossing the country.. I deliver RVs from Indiana to California often.. and this is always my first stop.. clean comfy upscale rooms compared to what I'm used to for the cost.. it's definitely become a staple. I wish every hotel along my path was so nice!"
The price is NZ$214
includes taxes & fees
2 Jun - 3 Jun
Stoney Creek Hotel Des Moines - Johnston
Quality Inn & Suites Des Moines - Merle Hay Road
2.5 star property
7.8 out of 10, Good, (601)
"Very friendly staff"
The price is NZ$136
includes taxes & fees
10 Jun - 11 Jun
Quality Inn & Suites Des Moines - Merle Hay Road
Surety Hotel
4.0 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (691)
"Very nice hotel "
The price is NZ$280
includes taxes & fees
12 Jun - 13 Jun
Surety Hotel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

You always said you would go on a dream holiday someday. Now, someday is here. But you don’t just want to dip your toe into the trip of a lifetime, you want to cannonball into the deep end. Go ahead, unplug and unwind in style. When you book one of our Central Iowa holiday rentals, the ordinary is in the rearview. Instead of sharing your vacation with hundreds of hotel guests, you get to take advantage of all the space at your private apartment. You also get to enjoy all the amenities of a private residence for a truly unique and memorable stay. Why don’t you take off your shoes and settle in for a while? Your holiday just got upgraded.

As much as you love your vacation rental, it’s always good to get out and explore to soak up Central Iowa. Live like a local: Eat regional food, cheer on the home team, and visit the best cultural attractions in town. No matter the season, there is always something going on in Central Iowa. Seeing all the best attractions is bound to make you fall in love with Central Iowa. Who knows, you may even be tempted to extend your stay. There’s a reason home rentals are so popular here—after a long day of exploration, going back to your very own living room to stretch out is a dream come true. 

It’s your escape so why share it? You deserve your own slice of paradise. Booking your holiday rental on Expedia is simple and safe. Just pick your dates to search for the perfect property and book securely. We let you contact the property owner directly to make any special arrangements. All that’s left to do is show up with bells on and have a memorable vacation. With all the amenities available in Central Iowa short-term rentals, that won’t be hard to do.

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