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Fun, group friendly house close to fair! Sleeps 8

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Exterior
Terrace/patio
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Interior
Smart TV, books

Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Des Moines, IA
  • Iowa State Fairgrounds
    19 min walk
  • Wooly's
    5 min drive
  • Iowa State Capitol Building
    5 min drive
  • Des Moines, IA (DSM-Des Moines Intl.)
    29 min drive

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Fun, group friendly house close to fair! Sleeps 8

Family, group & pet friendly-This place was designed with fun in mind!
From the twin-size porch swing to the games to the backyard hangout & playset.

2 blocks from the fair, Aldi’s 2 blocks away, easy to find, 3 miles to downtown, fully stocked kitchen, 4 beds & a couch.

We personally renovated this for the sole purpose of being an short term rental. Which means we put ALOT of thought into the details and maximizing space as well as opportunities for fun.

This is a cute space that we created with families/small groups in mind!

Kids are welcome, pets are welcome. We strive to provide you a place that feels homey, cozy, and cool.

Guest access
The entire house and spacious backyard are yours!

Other things to note
There is one bedroom (and couch) on the main level. The other 3 beds are downstairs. If this is a problem for you, please don’t book.
During your stay at this holiday home, you'll be within walking distance of Iowa State Fairgrounds. The holiday home offers free WiFi and a kitchen.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine and sofa bed
  • Free WiFi
  • Just a 3-minute drive from Grand View Golf Course and a few minutes from Sleepy Hollow Sports Park
Fun, group friendly house close to fair! Sleeps 8 offers its guests barbecue grills and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

Jessica

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Porch/lanai

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • Up to 23 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In the city centre

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
Minimum check-in age - 18

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

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 50 lb per pet)
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.
  • Note from host: Additional pet fee for more than 2

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 10
Note from host: Required prior approval Hosting an event: $75
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.

Fun, group friendly house close to fair! Sleeps 8 Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 6 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 6 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 6 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 6 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 6 reviews" "

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Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

michelle f.

Good enough
Grandchildren enjoyed their space downstairs and enjoyed our company upstairs!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Debra H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Review
Was weird that the steps to get to the basement are in the bathroom.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tammi S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay by the Fairgrounds
Property is absolutely perfect. So close to the fairgrounds and such a comfortable place. We will definitely be staying here again the next time we visit Iowa
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Annie B., Rochester, NY

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Time in Des Moines
My family loved this quaint little home. The main floor has one bedroom with a curtain for a door. The bed was very comfortable. I enjoyed starting my day and ending my day with a cup of coffee on the porch swing. My daughters (6 and 12) loved playing in the backyard and having their own area in the basement. Those beds were comfortable as well. They also enjoyed having their own TV with Netflix. I did see a prior comment mentioning the stairs. I know everyone is different, however, my husband and I are in our mid-40's and the stairs were fine. A little steeper than ours at home but this is an older home. The neighborhood is comprised of small older homes. We got a chance to meet the neighbors and they are very nice. The house is on a side street of a busier street but there was no road noise from inside the house and very little while on the porch. The location was central to everything we wanted to see and do. The owner was very responsive and even left a splash pad for my kids to play with due to the hot weather. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Stacey K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Not as it seems
The owner was very good at communicating and very helpful. House was not quite as it seemed in the description. Basement bedrooms did not have egress window (major fire hazard). Had to through the bathroom to get to the basement. Very dangerous stairs even for able bodied 20 somethings and kids. (The stairs were mentioned in the description but were worse than expected). Bed upstairs comfy but sat very,very low to the floor making it difficult to get out of. Outside play area was ok, had to buy camp chairs as those provided were ripped out and unuseable. Neighborhood was not exactly family friendly (got to see the police in action a few doors down). Very cute decor and very well stocked for any of your needs. Front porch swing is awesome.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rebekah s.

Liked: Cleanliness
Thank you
The place was perfectly decorated and created a very cozy environment that is literally just 3 miles from HyVee Center. The house is located close to restaurants and a grocery store which made it really nice. We enjoyed playing card games and relaxing in-between our wrestling event. Will definitely stay here again! Thank you!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022