Central Iowa Holiday Rentals

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Holiday Rentals in Central Iowa

Terrace/patio
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$1,295
per night
28 May - 29 May
PARTY BARN 4 GROUPS… PL TBl, PNG PNG, ARCADE, HOT TUB, PATIOS. ACCESS TO POOLS!
Smart TV, video games, ping pong
NEW REMODEL! ARCADE GAMES, PNG PNG, SKEE BALL, ACCESS TO POOLS..WE HV IT ALL!
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (27)
"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$831
per night
27 May - 28 May
NEW REMODEL! ARCADE GAMES, PNG PNG, SKEE BALL, ACCESS TO POOLS..WE HV IT ALL!
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
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$934
per night
27 May - 28 May
LUXURY GETAWAY! ARCADE, POOL TBL, PING PONG, HOT TUB, DECK! ACCESS TO POOLS!
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Classic Apartment, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking (Self Check-in with Virtual Front Desk) | Private kitchen
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$239
per night
27 May - 28 May
Kasa Downtown Des Moines
Interior
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$1,038
per night
28 May - 29 May
SO MICH FUN! ARCADE, PL TBL, PNG PNG, YARD GAMES, INDOOR AND OUTDOOR POOLS!!
Golf
Quiet Studio on Grand - Downtown DSM!
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (3)
"Nice cute little studio close to downtown Des Moines. Good communication from the host and easy check in and out."
The price is NZ$279
per night
27 May - 28 May
Quiet Studio on Grand - Downtown DSM!
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Good Vibes 2 Bed Home Centrally Located on Quiet St.
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (22)
"Very comfortable & nicely decorated. Like the ceiling fans & night lights. Plenty of pillows & blankets. The hosts are very informative & kind."
Good Vibes 2 Bed Home Centrally Located on Quiet St.
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, Internet, bed sheets
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!
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
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$468
per night
28 May - 29 May
Cheerful 2 Bedroom Home only a mile to Fairgrounds
Bathtub, hair dryer, towels, soap
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
Outdoor dining
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$538
per night
27 May - 28 May
Spacious updated home minutes from Airport and DT!
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Lovely 2-bedroom apartment in Sherman Hill-4
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (3)
"Simply put great stay"
The price is NZ$288
per night
26 May - 27 May
Lovely 2-bedroom apartment in Sherman Hill-4
Terrace/patio
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$587
per night
27 May - 28 May
Updated cottage near lake access and .5 miles from the beach!
1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi
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
per night
4 Jun - 5 Jun
Cozy one bedroom in home with shared bathroom! In the heart of DSm!
Exterior
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$304
per night
27 May - 28 May
The Modern Flats of Ames
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
6212 Boston Avenue · 3 bdr / 1 bath Fully Remodeled House off Merle Hay
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (19)
"Clean property, well maintained and accurately portrayed on the website. Highly recommend for couples or family."
6212 Boston Avenue · 3 bdr / 1 bath Fully Remodeled House off Merle Hay
View from property
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$292
per night
3 Jun - 4 Jun
Downtown Loft Skyline View 2BR
Property grounds
Downtown Loft Livin' | 2BD/2BR
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (8)
"Stayed in the downtown loft over St Patrick’s weekend and it was perfect. Perfect location and walking distance to everything downtown Des Moines. The host was great and answered any questions we had. Beautiful, accommodating apartment that had all that we needed. We will definitely be back in the future!"
The price is NZ$313
per night
10 Jun - 11 Jun
Downtown Loft Livin' | 2BD/2BR
Free WiFi, bed sheets
Studio Sleeps 4 - Next to 3 Breweries!
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (1)
"Nice little appointment, we were just there to sleep really quite at night seemed like a nice neighborhood."
The price is NZ$279
per night
27 May - 28 May
Studio Sleeps 4 - Next to 3 Breweries!
Property grounds
The Cartier Lux DT Apt w/Skyline view
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (10)
"Beautiful modern apartment with great views and in walking distance of many restaurants and bars! Very clean and had everything we needed! Really enjoyed this place!"
The price is NZ$492
per night
29 May - 30 May
The Cartier Lux DT Apt w/Skyline view
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Indoor spa tub
Stoney Creek Hotel Des Moines - Johnston
2.5 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1169)
"Good value, price was very reasonable for the facility. Our room was fine but overall the property needs improvement with upkeep and updates. Common areas seem dingy and dark "
The price is NZ$181
per night
27 May - 28 May
Stoney Creek Hotel Des Moines - Johnston
Lobby
Quality Inn & Suites Des Moines - Merle Hay Road
2.5 star property
7.8 out of 10, Good, (596)
"Easy check in. Very helpful when needed quiestions asked. Pool area was okay. Wish their was an area for littler kids."
The price is NZ$123
per night
26 May - 27 May
Quality Inn & Suites Des Moines - Merle Hay Road
Minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished
Surety Hotel
4.0 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (679)
"Beautiful hotel. Front desk staff was very friendly and helpful with area recommendations. "
The price is NZ$261
per night
26 May - 27 May
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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