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The Carol Anne - Charming 2bd - 2ba Victorian Home Near Downtown! Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026

Q: Is The Carol Anne - Charming 2bd - 2ba Victorian Home Near Downtown! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Q: Where is The Carol Anne - Charming 2bd - 2ba Victorian Home Near Downtown! located?

Located in Drake, this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Drake University and Knapp Center. Hoyt Sherman Place and Water Works Park are also within 2 mi (3 km).

10/10 Excellent

Josh D.

Jun 12, 2024

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Comfortable stay

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie B.

Apr 8, 2024

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Great Stay

Clean and very nice place.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jocelyn M.

Oct 9, 2023

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Cute place

We enjoyed our stay!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

mplummer311

Jul 16, 2023

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Clean, quiet stay

Very clean, tidy, comfortable stay for the week during a national archery tournament. Nice parks close by, restaurants and coffee too. Thank you!

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

JON F.

Jun 12, 2024

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exactly what we expected

We enjoyed our stay.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily P.

Aug 10, 2020

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Comfortable and clean with a great front porch!

We enjoyed our stay. It had everything we needed, was close to the highway for our daily commute to the equestrian center, and the owners were very responsive. We'd stay there again.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Sep 12, 2021

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Great place to stay!

We were in town visiting our new grandson; absolutely loved the house! It was only 5 minutes away from them, in a nice quiet neighborhood, very well maintained and nicely decorated and had everything we needed. Especially enjoyed the front porch which we used daily. Would definitely stay there whenever we come to visit!

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen G.

Jun 20, 2023

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Enjoyable stay!

Very nice place, well tended to and maintained, owners very nice and responsive. Wonderful wrap around porch! We'll be back!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Krystal M.

Aug 28, 2023

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Aug 25

Good time and nice place to stay!

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Mar 13, 2023

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Wonderful place to stay!

We were in Des Moines for business. We came across this rental on VRBO. It was a wonderful stay. Quiet neighborhood and we felt safe. The rental was very clean and the decor was fabulous. Thank you for providing a great house rental!

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vicky H.

Aug 22, 2023

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Home Away From Home

The home was so quaint & beautiful. Perfect location and very peaceful. The host were so accommodating and beyond pleasant and quick to reply. We absolutely Enjoyed our stay . Can’t say enough about it. We look forward to returning , Vicky 😊

Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

John W.

Feb 28, 2022

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Nice location

Very nice, clean two bedroom. A lot of extras and attention to detail in this unit. Would recommend.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mollie G.

May 20, 2023

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Great for State Track

We loved our stay. The property was clean and provided a restful stay that a hotel just couldn’t touch. We stayed here for the three days of state track and appreciated that it was within walking distance of the stadium. We went back and forth and we’re able to get out of the sun and wind between events. Very restful.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bryan F.

Oct 31, 2022

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Lovely Victorian

We stayed for four nights and had a great stay. Michael and Jocelyn have done a nice job maintaining the character of this Victorian home. It was very clean, great wifi, nice kitchen and convenient to all the places we wanted to visit. It seems as though everything in Des Moines was less than 10 minutes drive. Would love to stay here again on our next visit.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

TAMMY M.

Jan 7, 2024

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Great stay at The Carol Anne

The Carol Anne was a perfect place to stay. I was a solo traveler, however, this 1st floor home would be very comfortable for up to 4 persons. Very clean & had all the conveniences of home including washer/dryer. If the weather was a bit more pleasant, it would be nice to sit on the porch. If I come back to Des Moines, I will see if The Carol Anne would be available again.

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Crystal M., Riverton WY

Mar 12, 2022

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Great home, very clean, convenient location

This home was great, exceeded my expectations. Exceptionally clean! Comfy beds and pillows. Easy check in and out, good communication from owner. Security lights outside. Off street parking. Highly recommend.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Roy T.

Feb 20, 2023

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A Good Place to Stay

Excellent overall. Clean, decorated nicely, snow removal done well, quiet, enough coffee, able to wash 2 loads of clothes. Wifi worked properly, good communication with the hosts/owners and it is close to downtown. Driveway is a little steep, one vehicle per residence in the driveway, both vehicles need to stay close to their side. And there is additional parking in the street.

Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Starla H.

May 23, 2023

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Terrific choice!!!

This house is so fun! Very clean very well supplied with things you’d need. Easy to get to. Easy access with the key pad instead of keeping track of keys! The neighborhood is awesome so much to do within walking distance. Quiet and peaceful. The porch is absolutely the best part of the house. We so enjoyed sitting outside! We will definitely be back!

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah D.

Apr 4, 2023

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Beautiful Home near Interstate

A friend and I stayed at this place for the weekend. It's a cozy place that is beautifully restored and decorated with easy access to the interstate. We appreciated many of the "extras" the host provided such as complimentary coffee, tea, makeup remover wipes, etc. The kitchen is well stocked with spices, a kettle, a toaster, and any other items you need. The one downside is the unit upstairs; we could always hear them walking around.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tammy W.

Oct 17, 2023

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Iowa getaway

What a cozy home. We had everything we needed. It was clean, had a fully stocked kitchen with a gas range and a full size fridge, washer, and dryer. Everything was laid out in a nice book with full instructions. It was great. Not sure if I missed it at booking but this is a duplex type of home we were down stairs and it was lodging upstairs we only shared a nice wraparound type porch. I highly recommend this property and would not hesitate to book it again.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ben F., Baltimore

Jul 28, 2021

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Well maintained comfortable house - Walkable neighborhood

The house is really cute, spacious and well equpped and well appointed. There is plenty of room and there is an outside covered porch and a small yard. The beds were comfortable, good water pressure and well equipped with towels and a full size kitchen. The neighborhood is a short drive from the airport. The neighborhood is quiet, yet walkable with several shops, restaurants, and a great ice cream parlor, within a short walk. The owner communicated great and was available in case we needed anything (which we did not, but it was nice to know they were close by if needed).

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jackie F., Overland Park, KS

Jun 20, 2021

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Book this with confidence!

This was perfect. Very clean. Beautiful restoration. Excellent host! We were in town for a wedding and had never rented a home before. This first time experience exceeded our expectations! Great beds and showers. The weather was hot and it was refreshing to come back to a nice, cool, relaxing home. It felt so much like home we forgot we didn’t really live there! We will stay here on our next visit to Des Moines. Thanks for everything, Jocelyn!

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn C., Augusta

Jun 4, 2022

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Very good, little extras appreciated, quiet neighborhood.

Very good, little extras appreciated, quiet neighborhood. Enjoyed it totally! My only recommendation would be a sofa in the living room where a person could stretch out when relaxing. Also a grab bar in the front bathroom shower. It would accommodate older guests (like me). (Soap going to the floor makes it slippery and nothing to hold onto. Everything else was wonderful and completely satisfactory. We sure didn't want to leave! Thank you again Jocelyn and Michael.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

2/10 Terrible

Mary P.

Jun 12, 2024

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Lacking a lot

For a 5 night stay, the VRBO lacked Dishwashing soap, no Kleenex, and clothes soap. We did get about 5 Keurig cups. Was disappointed that we needed to buy insurance for breakage that cost an additional $90. As the place was small the cleaning fee should have more than covered the cost to have the place cleaned with no left over dead bugs, dust and dirt. The house behind the property has a rooster that crowed all day. It was like having a neighbor whose dog never quit barking. The owner was worried about scratching his floors but did not mention how uneven they were. The numerous levels were a serious trip hazard. People buy roller bags so they can roll them around. I see where the floors were a little too fragile for this. Just not a comfortable stay.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heidi S.

Aug 23, 2022

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Excellent location and clean

We stayed at this house to enjoy the Iowa State Fair. Was a great location and very clean.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

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