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A Charming Home Minutes to Downtown, Zoo, & Airport with Hidden Reading Nook!

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A modern kitchen with a central island, bar stools, and a view into the adjacent bathroom. - A Charming Home Minutes to Downtown, Zoo, & Airport with Hidden Reading Nook! (Des Moines)
A two-story house with a garage, a front porch, and a brick foundation. - A Charming Home Minutes to Downtown, Zoo, & Airport with Hidden Reading Nook! (Des Moines)
A modern living room with a sofa, coffee table, and bar stools. A staircase with a railing leads to a second floor. - A Charming Home Minutes to Downtown, Zoo, & Airport with Hidden Reading Nook! (Des Moines)
A living room with a sofa, coffee table, and a rug. There is a kitchen in the background with a window and a refrigerator. - A Charming Home Minutes to Downtown, Zoo, & Airport with Hidden Reading Nook! (Des Moines)
A framed view of a cozy reading nook with a bookshelf, a plush sofa, and a tropical leaf-patterned wallpaper. - A Charming Home Minutes to Downtown, Zoo, & Airport with Hidden Reading Nook! (Des Moines)
You can look forward to a playground, an arcade/game room, and laundry facilities at A Charming Home Minutes to Downtown, Zoo, & Airport with Hidden Reading Nook!. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 591 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
The current price is ¥18,616
¥36,752 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 11 - Aug 12

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About this property

A Charming Home Minutes to Downtown, Zoo, & Airport with Hidden Reading Nook!

  • Enjoy a stylish experience at this centrally-located and extremely updated home in Des Moines. Just a quick trip to nearly everything DSM has to offer: DSM airport, Iowa State Fairgrounds, Downtown DSM, miles of bike trails for all your cycling/active needs, restaurants, bars, breweries, wineries, convention and concert venues, parks, shopping, and more.

    Enjoy our newly updated, industrial DSM oasis. 1 queen bed, 2 twin xl beds, 1 comfortable queen pullout sleeper, 1 full 1 half bath w/unique reading nook.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping mall

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

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
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 980 square feet

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

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

Rules

Please drink responsibly & only if you are 21 years of age+
Please leave all furniture as you found it & do not adjust thermostat. Let us know if something is malfunctioning so that we can resolve ASAP.
Please be respectful of our friends on the other side of the townhome as walls are shared. Abide by all street parking rules if not in driveway.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Accompany children using reading nook

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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 neighborhood

Located in Indianola Hills, a neighborhood in Des Moines, this vacation home is near theme parks. 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 Principal Park or Casey's Center. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking, windsurfing, and motor boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling. Visit our Des Moines travel guide
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What's nearby

  • A bridge over a river with a clear blue sky.
    Principal Park
    3 min drive - 2.8 km
  • A city skyline with a river and a bridge.
    Iowa Events Center
    4 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Des Moines Civic Center
    4 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Casey's Center
    4 min drive - 3.8 km
  • EMC Expo Center
    4 min drive - 3.8 km

Getting around

  • Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
    7 min drive

Restaurants

  • Casey's
    14 min walk
  • McDonald's
    4 min drive
  • The Angry Goldfish Pub & Eatery
    13 min walk
  • Confluence Brewing Company
    3 min drive
  • Mullets Restaurant
    3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is A Charming Home Minutes to Downtown, Zoo, & Airport with Hidden Reading Nook! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at A Charming Home Minutes to Downtown, Zoo, & Airport with Hidden Reading Nook!?

As of Aug 10, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at A Charming Home Minutes to Downtown, Zoo, & Airport with Hidden Reading Nook! on Aug 11, 2026 start from ¥18,616, excluding 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.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at A Charming Home Minutes to Downtown, Zoo, & Airport with Hidden Reading Nook!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A Charming Home Minutes to Downtown, Zoo, & Airport with Hidden Reading Nook!?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is A Charming Home Minutes to Downtown, Zoo, & Airport with Hidden Reading Nook! located?

This family-friendly Des Moines vacation home is located in Indianola Hills, within 3 mi (5 km) of Principal Park, Science Center of Iowa, and Des Moines Civic Center. Better Homes and Gardens Test Garden and Des Moines' Downtown Farmers' Market are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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