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Sherman Hills Historic Retreat #6

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A living room with a ceiling fan, a TV, a sofa, and a coffee table. - Sherman Hills Historic Retreat #6 (Des Moines)
A bedroom with a bed, dresser, ceiling fan, and two windows with blinds. - Sherman Hills Historic Retreat #6 (Des Moines)
A compact kitchen with a dining table, a microwave, cabinets, and a window with blinds. - Sherman Hills Historic Retreat #6 (Des Moines)
A staircase with wooden railings leading to a landing area with a table and chairs. - Sherman Hills Historic Retreat #6 (Des Moines)
A kitchen with cabinets, a microwave, and a refrigerator. - Sherman Hills Historic Retreat #6 (Des Moines)
Close to Iowa Events Center, Sherman Hills Historic Retreat #6 provides amenities such as laundry facilities. Guests can connect to in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Entire apartment

1 bedroom1 bathroom

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Air-conditioning
  • Laundry room
  • Parking available

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About this property

Sherman Hills Historic Retreat #6

  • This is an updated historic building in the fantastic Sherman Hills area just up from downtown.

    Located on 18th Street, the property sits at the edge of Sherman Hill and the Drake/University corridor, one SE of Drake University. The area is a mix of historic, tree-lined residential blocks, student-oriented rental housing, and renovated multi-unit buildings. Walking distance to local cafes, bars, and restaurants, hospitals, and a short walk or bike ride to downtown Des Moines and the East Village entertainment and dining district. The vibe is urban + residential with frequent foot traffic during the school year and easy access to downtown events and cultural attractions.

    Public transit: Des Moines Area Regional Transit (DART) operates several bus routes serving downtown and the university corridor; downtown has DART Central Station for transfers. Biking & walking: very walkable for campus, downtown and nearby restaurants; good bikeability with dedicated lanes on some nearby streets. Rideshare & taxis: widely available in downtown/University area for quick trips and airport transfers. Car: on-street parking and free lot; short drives to major city destinations. Regional rail: Des Moines currently lacks direct Amtrak passenger rail service — intercity rail requires travel to the nearest Amtrak-served station outside the city. Intercity bus: Greyhound/other intercity bus services operate from near downtown (short drive). Airport: Des Moines International Airport (DSM) is the nearest airport and is a short drive south of the city.

    Free parking: lot in the back or on the street in front.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: No smoking allowed at this 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 21

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, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
We love our guest and give great ratings. We hope we have taken care of you and earned all the stars!
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

• Pets are not allowed in the property. • Smoking and vaping are strictly prohibited, both inside the property and on the premises.
• Events and parties are not allowed. • Infants under 2 years old are not permitted. • Children are welcome.
• Quiet hours are from 22:00 to 06:00. Please keep noise to a minimum during this time to respect neighbors and other guests.

Pets

Pets not allowed
Note from host: No pets allowed at this property

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Children are welcome at this property

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking allowed at this property

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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

About the area

Downtown Des Moines, a neighbourhood in Des Moines, is home to this apartment. 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. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Iowa Events Center or Casey's Center. Visit our Des Moines travel guide
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What's nearby

  • A city skyline with a river and a bridge.
    Iowa Events Center
    19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Hoyt Sherman Place
    10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Drake University
    13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Casey's Center
    2 min drive - 2.1 km
  • EMC Expo Center
    2 min drive - 2.1 km

Getting around

  • Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
    17 min drive

Restaurants

  • Smokey Row Coffee
    3 min walk
  • Drake Diner
    14 min walk
  • Northern Vessel
    12 min walk
  • Big Grove Brewery & Taproom
    13 min walk
  • Tacos Degollado
    11 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Sherman Hills Historic Retreat #6 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Sherman Hills Historic Retreat #6?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Sherman Hills Historic Retreat #6?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sherman Hills Historic Retreat #6?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Sherman Hills Historic Retreat #6 located?

Located in Downtown Des Moines, this apartment building is within a 15-minute walk of The Wallace Centers of Iowa: Wallace House and Drake University. Iowa Events Center and Casey's Center are also within 1 mile (2 km).

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Sherman Hills Historic Retreat #6 Reviews

Reviews

Very good

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Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 2 reviews
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7.0

Cleanliness

8.0

Location

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This small apartment was exactly what we needed for a quick trip to visit our son in Iowa, where he was interning for the summer. The location was excellent with convenient walking access to Smoky Row Coffee shop (coffee in the morning and ice cream at night....yum!). It was also right off the highway so zipping east to the Harvester Club where our son was working, or west into Des Moines to hit the Jordan Creek Mall was a breeze.Despite the record heat during the week we were there, the two in-window air conditioners did fine to keep the space comfortable. It was nice to have a full kitchen to be able to prepare a couple of meals instead of having to sink money into eating out the whole week.The mattress might be a little more firm than you are used to (it was for me), but that did nothing to prevent me from sleeping great all week. We experienced no issues at all, and would definitely stay again if we are ever back in the Des Moines area.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication
My overall experience was positive with the host, but I could not give the property itself a higher rating. The host was very nice, responsive, and worked with me when the property was not cleaned properly upon arrival. He also checked in to make sure things were going well. However, this property didn't seem completely ready for guests. As an older unit, I could tell some updates had been made. But the painted walls had cracks in them, the floor was slanted, the lower kitchen cabinets were open to the floor, and there were random bugs coming in from outside (perhaps through the window air conditioning units). The bed was hard and uncomfortable, but we used our own blankets from home to help with that.The building itself smelled bad and had cobwebs on the bannisters, making it creepy to hold on when walking up or down. Carrying luggage up took a lot of effort (and I'm pretty strong). The back of the building had old furniture sitting there (maybe waiting to be hauled away). The garbage dumpster also disappeared during our stay.During our time there, the entire street around the property was taken up and partially repaved. Although this was not the fault of the host, it made getting around via ride shares a bit more difficult. However, we were able to walk down a couple of blocks to get picked up/dropped off. The commute to Drake Stadium and a few other places was short (via ride share). However, nothing was really walkable except for a local coffee shop.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026