You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Cozy Home is the Heart of Des Moines
Centrally located 3 Bedroom home with attached GARAGE. Just minutes from downtown and Drake University with easy access to Hwy 235. The mail level of this newly remodeled bungalow comes with a king bed, two twin beds, and a couch. The lower level bedroom has a queen bed, and avery comfortable couch. Minutes from shopping and great restaurants. ***Please note: All holiday bookings will require a 2 night minimum (Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years, Memorial Day, Labor Day, July 4). Home is located in a very quiet and peaceful neighborhood.
During your stay at this holiday home, you'll be within walking distance of Buccaneer Arena. Free WiFi and a kitchen are available in the holiday home.
Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine and 2 bathrooms
Free WiFi
On-site recreation includes a playground
Just a 4-minute drive from Drake University and 8 minutes from Wells Fargo Arena
Cozy Home is the Heart of Des Moines offers its guests barbecue grills and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.
Property manager
Jodi
Languages
English
Property amenities
Internet
Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Onsite parking options include a garage
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Hob
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Sofa bed
Bathroom
2 bathrooms
Hair dryer
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Entertainment
Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Fenced yard
Garden
Patio
Laundry
Washing machine
Work spaces
Desk
Desk chair
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
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)
First aid kit
Fire extinguisher
General
Garden
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
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
Pets
No pets allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Important information
You need to know
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.
Property is also known as
Cozy Home is Heart Moines House
Cozy Home is the Heart of Des Moines Urbandale
Cozy Home is the Heart of Des Moines Private vacation home
Cozy Home is the Heart of Des Moines Urbandale
Cozy Home is the Heart of Des Moines Private vacation home
Cozy Home is the Heart of Des Moines Reviews
Reviews
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Exceptional
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 93 out of 100 reviews
10 - Excellent
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Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 100 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 100 reviews
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Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 100 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 100 reviews
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9.8/10
Cleanliness
8.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Heather B.
29 Dec 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Heather B.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Kelly H.
11 Dec 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great place in central location
Very clean nice home with all needed amenities. There were three of us there for three nights. Comfortable and nicely appointed. Met our needs perfectly. And nice to have a garage to use--keep the car a bit warmer and didn't need to scrap off the snow.
Kelly H.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
Kathleen J., Waukee, IA
10 Nov 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great girls get together
What a cute place! Perfect for my friend’s Bday weekend! Great location!
Kathleen J.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
Tammy M.
13 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Cute house in a nice quiet neighborhood .
Simon’s restaurant was an added bonus being only 1-2 minutes away.
Tammy M.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Schuyler S.
25 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Clean
Property was clean and easy to get into
Schuyler S.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Sonia V.
23 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy, Clean, and Convenient
Jodi is a great hostess! The property was very clean. Beds are comfortable. I’m definitely adding this one to my favorites as I know there will be many visits to Des Moines!
Sonia V.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Joellen B.
20 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Good coffee
I like having a drip coffee maker! I bring my own coffee, and I don’t like the Kerig type that people are going to.
The place was clean and neat.
Joellen B.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Mary M.
30 Jul 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
What a great find!
We had the pleasure of staying at this property in July, and it was perfect! There were 5 adults and 1 infant. With 2 bedrooms and a bath on the main level and a separate bedroom, bath, and living room downstairs it was the perfect fit for us. The house is located in a very quiet residential area and close to just about everything.
The host was great, and the communication was so prompt and thorough. Very convenient, we would totally stay here again.
Mary M.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
amberly h.
11 Jul 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great hosting
Love our stay!!
amberly h.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Kristine S.
29 Jun 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice!
Quick stop on our way through Iowa. This place was very clean and comfortable. Lots of space and very nicely updated.
Kristine S.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Tabbatha U.
28 Jun 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great little cozy house
Property was great. We had a couple minor issues come up, but Jodi had them fixed right away. She was in communication the whole time we were there.
Tabbatha U.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Cindy R.
20 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Nice accommodations.
Great communication from host. Nice location for our events. The amenities at the house were perfect for our stay.
Cindy R.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
8/10 Good
Ivelisse W.
12 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Our stay
Everything was good. No majors, no minors
Ivelisse W.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Gary B.
17 Feb 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great home
This property was very well kept. While being a small house it's still offered plenty of sleeping room tw0 living areas to take advantage of and a kitchen with everything you might need. The host communicated throughout our stay to make sure everything was OK. I will stay again!
Gary B.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
10/10 Excellent
Kerri S.
7 Jan 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome place!!
I was in Iowa for my son’s wedding. Traveling with my son and his family. Ms Jodi was amazing. Check-in was super easy. The house was clean and perfect for what we needed and the neighborhood was quiet and close to everything. The beds were comfortable and there were even toys for my granddaughter to play with. I’ll definitely use her again on my next visit. Highly recommend this sweet house.
Kerri S.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
28 Nov 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Wedding prep
The property is well designed. The surprise was the delightful sitting area in the basement bedroom area. We were looking for a two bedroom 2 bathroom rental so we would all have space to get ready for a wedding in Madrid on Saturday afternoon. There were great local restaurants nearby and we had a great stay.
Verified traveller
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
10/10 Excellent
Brain B.
26 Nov 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Impressive little house
Jodi did amazing job communicating with us. Even included a snow shower to add to the memories. House was clean and very easy to find utensils to cook our dinner.
Only two possible improvements are requested for next time: add a stool or bench in the downstairs shower and maybe some additional throw pillows for the upstairs couch
Brain B.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
10/10 Excellent
Cori F.
21 Oct 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Great Experience!
Jodi was a great host! The house was equipped with everything we needed for the weekend and the beds were comfy. We would stay again.
Cori F.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
10/10 Excellent
CJ M.
16 Oct 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Des Moines Oct 2023
Overall a nice location in a quiet neighborhood. Beds were comfortable which made for a nice stay! Property owner was easily accessible and answered my questions promptly. Would recommend.
CJ M.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023
10/10 Excellent
Marilyn R.
8 Oct 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Sisters trip
Sisters get away weekend.
Marilyn R.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
10/10 Excellent
Marie B.
13 Sept 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Worked Great
My 3 kids and I stayed for our annual "Adventureland Week". The house worked great for what we needed--we didn't use the basement, but it was set up nicely to give a slightly private living area if staying with more people.
Marie B.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Richard G.
28 Aug 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
A Lovely Place
A three bedroom, two bath, cozy cottage in a fine neighborhood in the middle of the Des Moines metro. Has everything. A rate it a 5 star accommodation, and the owner deserves 6 stars.
Richard G.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Amy C.
20 Aug 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
First Timer!
Jodi was so accommodating to the changes we needed to make. Way easier then I thought it would be. First time to this, couldn't have been better!
Amy C.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Paul A.
15 Aug 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Evaluation
The property was well maintained only issue matress were too soft for my liking though my wife did not have a problem with them.
Paul A.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Karen B.
23 Jul 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Des Moines Stay July 22, 2023
Thank you Jodi for a wonderful stay on our way to Yellowstone National Park. After a long day of driving your home was a peaceful haven. We were able to relax and enjoy ourselves and have a nice comfortable nigjts rest.