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Cozy 4 bedroom home. Just 2 miles from Drake University. Easy access to I235.

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4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel cot, free WiFi - Cozy 4 bedroom home. Just 2 miles from Drake University. Easy access to I235. (Des Moines)
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books - Cozy 4 bedroom home. Just 2 miles from Drake University. Easy access to I235. (Des Moines)
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Cozy 4 bedroom home. Just 2 miles from Drake University. Easy access to I235. provides laundry facilities and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8139 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning

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About this property

Cozy 4 bedroom home. Just 2 miles from Drake University. Easy access to I235.

  • This home away from home is perfect for families and friends visiting Des Moines. The CapeCod style home is steps away from The Waveland Cafe. Quick access to I235 which will get you in and around Des Moines in minutes! We are nestled in a quiet neighborhood close to Drake University and downtown.
    The kitchen is the heart of this 1500 sq foot home. The kitchen connects the spacious living area to the separate dining room, as well as 2 bedrooms and a full bathroom. The main suite, located upstairs, features a queen sized bed and 3 piece bathroom.
    The basement provides an additional bedroom and 3 piece bathroom with laundry as well as a bonus room. There is plenty of off street parking available at the house.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • Up to 23 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 1,500 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:

Remove personal items

Turn off the lights and lock the doors

Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

Pets are allowed

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Welcoming dogs only

1 total (up to 23 kg per pet)

Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation

Note from host: Pets are not allowed on furniture.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Note from host: A pack N play is available for use.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Long-term renters welcome
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Waveland Park, 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. Des Moines Civic Center and Science Center of Iowa are also worth visiting. Visit our Des Moines travel guide
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Des Moines, IA

What's nearby

  • Des Moines Art Center
    Des Moines Art Center
    3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Waveland Municipal Golf Course
    8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Des Moines Community Playhouse
    19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Drake University
    2 min drive - 2.1 km
  • La Casa Cultural Center
    2 min drive - 2.5 km

Getting around

  • Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
    21 min drive

Restaurants

  • Starbucks
    4 min drive
  • Habanero’s
    3 min drive
  • Hugo’s
    2 min drive
  • Simon's
    3 min drive
  • La Mie Bakery & Restaurant
    20 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Cozy 4 bedroom home. Just 2 miles from Drake University. Easy access to I235. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Cozy 4 bedroom home. Just 2 miles from Drake University. Easy access to I235.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Cozy 4 bedroom home. Just 2 miles from Drake University. Easy access to I235.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cozy 4 bedroom home. Just 2 miles from Drake University. Easy access to I235.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cozy 4 bedroom home. Just 2 miles from Drake University. Easy access to I235. located?

Located in Waveland Park, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Waveland Municipal Golf Course and Des Moines Community Playhouse. Drake University and Des Moines Art Center are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 37 out of 38 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 38 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 38 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 38 reviews

10

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura V.

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

Great place near Drake University

We stayed here a few nights when visiting our daughter who attends Drake University. The location was great.The hosts were very attentive when we had questions.Overall, it was a great stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Perfect Little Charmer

We loved our stay … it was clean and spacious! Our kids enjoyed how close we were to everything … especially the Waveland Cafe!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Solomon S.

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

Clean and cozy

House was very clean, check-in was easy, and plenty of room for the family.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel R.

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

Great Stay

Host was very quick to respond and very accommodating to our travel times for check in. House was as described and very clean and in a quiet area. Also, as an added bonus snacks and drinks were provided which the kids loved. Would not hesitate if back in the area to stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Raymond B.

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

Great stay in Des Moines

We had a great time. The house is so clean and had everything we would need or wanted. We came up to go to the state fair and had a great time there.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dawn S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is an adorable little home close to the Beaverdale area of Des Moines. Not far from the university and perfect for our trip, which took us to the downtown farmers market, Jordan Creek shopping center, restaurants throughout the city and even a trip to the outlet mall. The location was perfect. The four bedrooms were wonderful and the idea of having three full baths made the trip enjoyable with teenage girls.It was a great use of space in a small home.We will be checking availability next time we travel back to the Des Moines area.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brandon B.

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

Here for a family gathering

Our family was in town for a memorial service, and we had such a lovely stay here. All of the beds were extremely comfortable, each living area had its own bathroom, the hosts left amazing and sweet snacks for our enjoyment, and the living room with the fireplace was just so cozy and such a lovely place to hang out. Thank you for an amazing stay! Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dan B.

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

Great host!

The home had plenty of space, everything we needed plus more was there. Check in and out process was very smooth and easy. The home was very clean and super comfortable. Top Notch!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristi P.

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

Comfortable home for family visit

We enjoyed our stay at this property. We had two couples and used the bedrooms and bathrooms on the first and second floors. The beds were very comfortable and we slept well. The living room was great for relaxing and talking; we also made use of the kitchen and dining room. The home was clean and had everything we needed. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda M.

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

Wonderful Property

House was very clean and organized. We had no problem finding everything we needed. Host was great and accommodating. We will be keeping this on our places to stay when we visit Iowa again. I highly recommend this property to anyone looking for a nice, clean place to stay. Area was also nice and quiet.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

State Fair Stay

Perfect size for our stay. Showing sheep at state fair and nice having four bedrooms for everyone and three bathrooms. Snacks that were available were perfect for everyone after a very long day traveling and at the fair. Great washing machine and dryer for doing laundry. Deer greeted us one morning and one evening. Really enjoyed our stay!!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katie W.

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

Cute and Functional

This adorable little home was not only super cute, clean, and cozy, but it had so many things we needed for our little Des Moines vacation. ❤️
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emily E.

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

Smooth stay

We stayed here for a family get-together and this place was a great home base for our needs (5 adults and 2 kids). Plenty of parking, easy access, multiple TVs and space for everyone to spread out a bit, handy provided snacks held us over on the first night. It was a comfy backdrop to a fun trip! Plus, one of the kids left a tablet behind and the host was very helpful in reuniting us with it.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eric W.

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

Great place to stay for a long weekend

The house was just as advertised - maybe even better. Very clean and well stocked and the neighborhood was quiet. Made it easy for us to spend a long weekend visiting family and going to the Drake relays. The weekend itself was interrupted a little with tornado warnings but the house had a very nice basement to hang out in while we waited for the storms to pass and fortunately nothing was very close. Would definitely recommend and we plan stay again next time we are in town!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christi H.

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

Cozy and comfortable

What a great find! The house was comfortable for my family of 3 adults and 2 children. The fireplace was so cozy and it’s close to everything in Des Moines! Thanks Mariam for being a gracious host.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Francisco D.

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

Excellent

excellent, very clean and pleasant. Good communication with the owner and prompt response in communion. recommended 100%
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda M.

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

Super Des Moines VRBO!

My family enjoyed a wonderful week at this property. The location is handy for any destination in the Des Moines metro area as the freeway is just a couple blocks away. There are several grocery stores, bakery, coffee shops, even a playground, within a 6 block radius and the neighborhood is safe and walkable. The house is great for use by several generations (we had grandma, adult children & grandchildren) because there are multiple living areas. It was absolutely spotless and we found a large basket of snacks upon arrival! We will definitely return!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert M.

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

Graduation Getaway

We were in town for our son’s graduation from Iowa State University. Our stay was phenomenal. The house was perfect and our host was amazing. The house is very clean, spacious and very well appointed. We were traveling as a family with 6 adults and the house allowed the three couples their own bedrooms and bathrooms! Our host thought of everything She even left homemade cookies decorated in Iowa State colors congratulating us on our Son’s graduation. We highly recommend this location for anyone visiting the Des Moines area!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jason Q.

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

A cool, spotless property - great location, great host!

One of the very best properties I've stayed in, and our good experience started before we ever set foot in the place. We had a scheduling issue with our trip, and the host was very prompt and accommodating in adjusting our booking, and very responsive during our stay as well. The house is updated, immaculate and situated in a quiet neighborhood, with good parking and plenty of space inside. We didn't have an opportunity to use the kitchen, but it looked to be well-equipped and included lots of great snacks (of which we did avail ourselves). It's located just a short jaunt to the Waveland Cafe and Maccabee's Deli (get the pastrami), and a bit further to a lot more shopping and services. It's also not far off Interstate 235, allowing access to all the other cool stuff Des Moines has to offer. I'd stay here again in a heartbeat.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alvin L.

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

A great home with an owner who cares

It would have been more than enough to stay in a place that checked the boxes - clean, near points of interest, comfortable, nice neighborhood. What makes this place special are the personal touches. A variety of snacks that seem to be the ones you want. The decorations that show a pride in Des Moines and Iowa. A selection of name brand amenities. Sheets and towels soft to the touch. And much more! All of this is due to the owner, Miriam, who made us feel welcome. It's obvious that she cared about making our stay special. I'm guessing she feels that way about all of her quests. I don't rend to "firewall" 5 stars. This place deserved the ratings. I would happily stay here again. I highly recommend you choose this home for your visit to Des Moines!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

vicki m.

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

Adult with son and nieces and nephew attending wedding

Beds comfortable, central location, lots of dishes and cooking equipment. Many nice extras: snacks for hungry young adults after long drive not wanting to go shopping after long drive. Coffee provided. Internet could have been better.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Donna C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Love staying here for our annual trip to Iowa state fair...great location and comfortable!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shannon G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location for our family to stay while visiting my son at Drake University.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patty G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great home and location! Large living space, comfortable beds, and nice extras like snacks and water bottles!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025