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'the Cove' Polk City Ranch Near Saylorville Lake

'the Cove' Polk City Ranch Near Saylorville Lake
3.0 star property
Polk City
The price is ￥49,195
￥105,149 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 28 - Jul 29
'the Cove' Polk City Ranch Near Saylorville Lake
Coffee/tea maker, fridge, microwave, stovetop

'The Cove' Polk City Ranch Near Saylorville Lake

'The Cove' Polk City Ranch Near Saylorville Lake
Polk City
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (2 reviews)
"Wonderful VRBO - beautiful home, clean and supplied nicely. Would definitely stay again!"
United States
Andrea S.
The price is ￥40,103
￥107,833 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 29 - Jul 30
'The Cove' Polk City Ranch Near Saylorville Lake
Interior

Santorini staycation in the heart of Des Moines! w/Hot tub & bonus tiny house

Santorini staycation in the heart of Des Moines! w/Hot tub & bonus tiny house
Des Moines
The price is ￥31,417
￥60,829 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 19 - Jul 20
Santorini staycation in the heart of Des Moines! w/Hot tub & bonus tiny house
Interior

Entire Home-Beautiful 4BR, 3.5BA Retreat in Ankeny, Iowa 2 King Beds, Fenced, AC

Entire Home-Beautiful 4BR, 3.5BA Retreat in Ankeny, Iowa 2 King Beds, Fenced, AC
Ankeny
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (18 reviews)
"Wonderful stay. Close to tons of restaurants"
United States
Lisa N.
The price is ￥37,352
￥73,792 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 20 - Jul 21
Entire Home-Beautiful 4BR, 3.5BA Retreat in Ankeny, Iowa 2 King Beds, Fenced, AC
Coffee/tea maker, fridge, microwave, oven

Roomy & modern, with all the comforts of home in a perfect location!

Roomy & modern, with all the comforts of home in a perfect location!
Des Moines
The price is ￥26,588
￥41,581 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 21 - Jul 22
Roomy & modern, with all the comforts of home in a perfect location!
Exterior

1-bedroom, 3 Gig-Fiber WiFi, timbered/view setting in WDM near RecPlex/DMU

1-bedroom, 3 Gig-Fiber WiFi, timbered/view setting in WDM near RecPlex/DMU
West Des Moines
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (11 reviews)
"The location was absolutely perfect being on the very edge of Des Moines. It was quiet, no city distractions and very private. The space was very clean and Clayton was very friendly and personable. We definitely would stay again!"
United States
Melissa C.
The price is ￥16,779
￥28,781 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 20 - Jul 21
1-bedroom, 3 Gig-Fiber WiFi, timbered/view setting in WDM near RecPlex/DMU
Smart TV, video games, offices

Huge home 1 Mile from Drake/Downtown Sleeps up to 15 guests

Huge home 1 Mile from Drake/Downtown Sleeps up to 15 guests
Drake
The price is ￥33,609
￥88,376 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 20 - Jul 21
Huge home 1 Mile from Drake/Downtown Sleeps up to 15 guests
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NEW REMODEL! ARCADE GAMES, PNG PNG, SKEE BALL, ACCESS TO POOL. WE HAVE IT ALL!

NEW REMODEL! ARCADE GAMES, PNG PNG, SKEE BALL, ACCESS TO POOL. WE HAVE IT ALL!
Urbandale
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (85 reviews)
"Great place, great host and great amenities. "
United States
Kristin B.
The price is ￥40,368
￥98,413 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 10 - Aug 11
NEW REMODEL! ARCADE GAMES, PNG PNG, SKEE BALL, ACCESS TO POOL. WE HAVE IT ALL!
Smart TV

Downtown & Campus Wifi with Netflix 2Br 1Ba

Downtown & Campus Wifi with Netflix 2Br 1Ba
Ames
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (22 reviews)
"Everything was great about our stay! Great location close to campus and downtown. Very clean rental and great communication from host."
United States
Doug D.
The price is ￥13,638
￥26,185 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 19 - Jul 20
Downtown & Campus Wifi with Netflix 2Br 1Ba
Exterior

1800s Home, Train-Themed Decor, Walk to Downtown & Attractions, Exclusive Perks

1800s Home, Train-Themed Decor, Walk to Downtown & Attractions, Exclusive Perks
Boone
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (61 reviews)
"Excellent location for a weekend stay of a family reunion at Ledges and golf at Honey Creek. We appreciated all the amenities. Will definitely be staying again. "
United States
Mark P.
The price is ￥32,416
￥41,573 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 25 - Jul 26
1800s Home, Train-Themed Decor, Walk to Downtown & Attractions, Exclusive Perks
Exterior

Sunfield: Cozy Pets Welcome Family Downtown Nr ISU

Sunfield: Cozy Pets Welcome Family Downtown Nr ISU
Ames
The price is ￥9,100
￥23,940 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 19 - Jul 20
Sunfield: Cozy Pets Welcome Family Downtown Nr ISU
Living area

Spacious 5BR Retreat w/Beautiful Views,3 King 2 Full 1 Queen bed, AC in Johnston

Spacious 5BR Retreat w/Beautiful Views,3 King 2 Full 1 Queen bed, AC in Johnston
Johnston
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (10 reviews)
"Amazing house, amazing host."
United States
Daron N.
The price is ￥31,370
￥71,269 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 20 - Jul 21
Spacious 5BR Retreat w/Beautiful Views,3 King 2 Full 1 Queen bed, AC in Johnston
Pool

The Carmel/Bold/Massage /Chair Spacious / 3D Wall / Pool / Gym / Tanning Bed

The Carmel/Bold/Massage /Chair Spacious / 3D Wall / Pool / Gym / Tanning Bed
West Des Moines
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (28 reviews)
"Great location very nice apartment "
United States
Cindy P.
The price is ￥21,254
￥46,866 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 20 - Jul 21
The Carmel/Bold/Massage /Chair Spacious / 3D Wall / Pool / Gym / Tanning Bed
Coffee/tea maker, fridge, microwave, oven

New Spacious 4-bedroom house in charming Ankeny with WiFi, AC-Prime Location

New Spacious 4-bedroom house in charming Ankeny with WiFi, AC-Prime Location
Ankeny
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (32 reviews)
"The place was a perfect location and space for our needs. Would definitely stay again."
United States
Bonnie H.
The price is ￥82,804
￥130,928 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 12 - Aug 13
New Spacious 4-bedroom house in charming Ankeny with WiFi, AC-Prime Location
Terrace/patio

Walk to ISU and Stadium with Fire Pit, Fenced Yard

Walk to ISU and Stadium with Fire Pit, Fenced Yard
Ames
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (30 reviews)
"Great place to stay when visiting ISU. So close to all the action. "
United States
Melissa A.
The price is ￥28,852
￥35,946 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 20 - Jul 21
Walk to ISU and Stadium with Fire Pit, Fenced Yard
Interior

LARGE Mid Century Home - Pool, Hot Tub, Tiki Bar, Bridal Suite, Patio, 4 Acres

LARGE Mid Century Home - Pool, Hot Tub, Tiki Bar, Bridal Suite, Patio, 4 Acres
Saylorville
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (26 reviews)
"Great stay!"
United States
Dana O.
The price is ￥65,756
￥115,289 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 19 - Jul 20
LARGE Mid Century Home - Pool, Hot Tub, Tiki Bar, Bridal Suite, Patio, 4 Acres
Exterior

Elm and Hearth: Where wellness comes naturally

Elm and Hearth: Where wellness comes naturally
Ames
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (2 reviews)
"So relaxing and perfect place to disconnect and just enjoy the sounds of nature all around you. Beautiful views walking up in the morning to trees surrounding you."
United States
Anonymous traveler
The price is ￥49,974
￥83,841 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 19 - Jul 20
Elm and Hearth: Where wellness comes naturally
Coffee/tea maker, fridge, microwave, oven

Spacious 5-bedroom house with AC and WiFi in fantastic NE Ankeny

Spacious 5-bedroom house with AC and WiFi in fantastic NE Ankeny
Ankeny
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (15 reviews)
"My family enjoyed our stay in this beautiful house. This is a wonderful place to stay and I highly recommend it. "
United States
Melanie C.
The price is ￥49,520
￥90,376 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 30 - Jul 31
Spacious 5-bedroom house with AC and WiFi in fantastic NE Ankeny
Interior

Convenient functional quiet 5 bedroom 3 bath home in Clive.

Convenient functional quiet 5 bedroom 3 bath home in Clive.
Clive
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (13 reviews)
"We had a family gathering for Thanksgiving and this was the perfect setting. It's a beautiful home with lots of space! "
United States
Jessica M.
The price is ￥81,180
￥135,109 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 19 - Jul 20
Convenient functional quiet 5 bedroom 3 bath home in Clive.
TV

Beautiful 3-bedroom house with AC in adorable Des Moines

Beautiful 3-bedroom house with AC in adorable Des Moines
Beaverdale
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (14 reviews)
"Great stay! Clean house and easy to contact owner! We had a great time!"
United States
Izabelle M.
The price is ￥20,896
￥47,044 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 20 - Jul 21
Beautiful 3-bedroom house with AC in adorable Des Moines
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Top Polk City Hotel Reviews

Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University

Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University

10/10 Excellent
"Bathroom lights were annoying. That was my only complaint."
Eric 1-night trip
Posted 11 hours ago
Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University

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Frequently asked questions

Can I find vacation rentals in Polk City?

Yes, you can find vacation rentals where you'll be only 13.7 mi (22.1 km) from Adventureland, giving you a more secluded option if you want peace and quiet. Our travelers say Polk City has a good selection of restaurants. Make sure you have time to check out the golf courses and lake views during your trip.

What are some of the best vacation rentals that Polk City has to offer?

Heated Pool Hot Tub PicklebalMovieTheaterPoolTable GameR Golf: This vacation home rental near Polk City offers an outdoor pool, a fireplace, and a barbecue grill to help you feel perfectly comfortable in your new surroundings. It has 5 bedrooms as well as a kitchen with a dishwasher, a fridge, and a stovetop, so you can cook with friends or family. It offers a patio, a garden, and a selection of games so you can immerse yourself in your vacation.

How many vacation rentals are there in Polk City?

Expedia has 4 vacation rentals for your stay in Polk City.

What’s there to see and do in Polk City?

Saylorville Lake and Cherry Glen Recreation Area are a couple of lovely local spots to get outside and enjoy nature. While in the area, you can also visit popular places like Adventureland and Jordan Creek Town Center.

What’s a vacation rental in Polk City like?

Vacation rentals are private properties you can stay in for a few weeks or just a few days in Polk City. Vacation rentals feature extras such as patios, hot tubs, and fire pits so you'll have everything you need. If you're concerned about a sanitized environment, vacation rentals can offer a sense of safety away from shared hotel elevators and busy concierge desks while still allowing you the excitement and enjoyment of travel. You'll also have more space in a vacation rental than in a standard hotel, which makes a vacation rental a popular choice for small groups.