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Home in Des Moines

4.95 out of 5 average rating, 130 reviews

MidCentury, technicolor Ranch w/yard, w+d, parking

- Ranch home in Des Moines' friendly Beaverdale neighborhood - Steps from grocery store, ice cream shop+dining - Blocks to more dining+shops - Less than 5 minutes from Drake University - Around 10 minutes from downtown, Des Moines, Arts Center, parks - Easy access within 15 minutes to suburbs - 1000+ feet with open living, dining and kitchen, 2 beds, 1 bath, laundry and on-site parking - Outdoor front porch, back patio+fire pit - Perfect for a family or two couples ***Send your special requests!

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Home in Des Moines

4.98 out of 5 average rating, 185 reviews

Gateway House

Our 100% SMOKE-FREE Gateway House is nestled just west of beautiful Downtown Des Moines. I-235 is 90 seconds away, putting you downtown in 5 minutes, and anywhere else in 15 minutes! Ingersoll Avenue, home to dozens of locally owned restaurants and bars, is a 2–3-minute drive and a 5-10-minute walk. Our charming bungalow has everything you need to function! We proudly display artwork that accents the culture our city has to offer, and you will feel relaxed indoors and out during your stay.

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Home in Des Moines

4.94 out of 5 average rating, 247 reviews

Cozy Historic Escape

This comfortable bungalow is stylish with historic charm. The front porch is perfect for morning coffee. The main living space has original hardwood floors and classic brick fireplace with craftsman style built-ins. The house also has fenced in backyard with patio for enjoying temperate days. It is centrally and conveniently located close to Des Moines Playhouse, ~6 minutes from Wells Fargo Arena and Downtown Des Moines, ~13 minutes to Jordan Creek Town Center, and ~15 minutes to DSM Airport.

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Home in Des Moines

4.88 out of 5 average rating, 251 reviews

Cozy, Quiet & Spacious Home Minutes from Downtown

You will be close to everything when you stay at this centrally-located home, which is right off I-235 and less than 5 minutes from downtown Des Moines and the Drake neighborhood, 10 minutes to the Fair Grounds, and about 40 minutes to Ames for those traveling north. This home offers one king, one queen, and a queen pull-out along with a very large living & dining area, a coffee station, a fully-stocked beverage fridge, a private outdoor patio, and is in a very quiet, peaceful neighborhood.

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Home in Des Moines

4.89 out of 5 average rating, 402 reviews

Garden Retreat Near Downtown, Botanical Immersion

An enjoyable blend of outdoor splendor (a botanical immersion), & indoor comfort within the metro area. Colorful floral summer garden splash and sugar-coated winter evergreens. Minutes from downtown ( Events Center, live music, great restaurants) yet in a quiet neighborhood. Great for families, two couples, three friends -house & yard. Expect lazy mornings, a bit of urban magic, inspiring surroundings, and ease of accessibility. Two showers, extremely clean with bright colorful vibration.

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Home in Des Moines

4.92 out of 5 average rating, 173 reviews

Cheerful 2 bedroom, 3 bed home near Adventureland

You will able to enjoy everything when you stay at this centrally-located small (700 square feet) cottage. A 7 min drive to Adventureland, 11 min drive to the Iowa State Fair Grounds, and 13 min drive to the Iowa Events Center will keep you on your feet with events! Enjoy the entire newly redone 2 bedroom house with free parking, enhanced cleaning, self check in/out, full kitchen with Keurig coffee maker, full washer/dryer, full bathroom, Smart TV, AC/heat, and quality safety features.

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Home in Des Moines

4.99 out of 5 average rating, 165 reviews

Peaceful Setting & Modern Style

Escape the hustle and bustle of the city and retreat to your own private oasis with this charming 2 Bedroom Airbnb. The house provides present-day amenities while still honoring the original 1930s character. You’ll enjoy a new and sparkling clean kitchen, complete with all the appliances and utensils you need. The bathroom, laundry, dining room, reading nook and living room have all been beautifully updated as well, ensuring that you'll feel right at home from the moment you arrive.

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Home in Des Moines

4.85 out of 5 average rating, 268 reviews

Cozy Spa Home Close to Downtown

Enjoy the feeling of a cozy home while you visit Des Moines! This wonderful home is close to downtown, bike trails, and Riverview park where you can walk the Des Moines river. Lots of light, beautiful fenced backyard with porch, fire pit, and large charcoal grill! Full kitchen with Everything you need to cook an amazing meal. Bathroom with a large double head shower, and large soaking tub. Hulu, Netflix, and Amazon are set up on three televisions. Washer and dryer for your use!

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Home in Ankeny

4.95 out of 5 average rating, 152 reviews

Newly Remodeled Home with Walk-In Shower

My home is located in a safe and quiet neighborhood of Ankeny with a 16 min. drive to downtown Des Moines and Wells Fargo Arena. The high trestle trail is about 8 blocks away with a nice park 1 block away. The highlight of my home is the newly remodeled bedrooms and bathroom. There are queen beds in each of the bedrooms. The living room has a 55” LG OLED 4k TV with a PlayStation 4. I have high-speed cable internet/TV with standard and slingTV cable channels.

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Home in Des Moines

4.97 out of 5 average rating, 128 reviews

Woodland Heights hist. district house on the hill.

Beautiful historic duplex house in the heart of woodland heights. Walking distance to downtown and next to Ingersoll avenue which is full of shops, bars, restaurants and more. Our place allows 2 parking spots on site with a side entrance to your upstairs Airbnb. The 800+ sq ft space includes a private kitchen, bathroom, bedroom, living room, and balcony with views of downtown. Picnic table and grassy area below balcony can be used on those nice Iowa days.

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Home in Des Moines

4.95 out of 5 average rating, 133 reviews

The Metal House

Discover a rare piece of history right in the heart of Beaverdale, Des Moines. This modular home is entirely built from steel, and continues to shine over 70 years later. It's been tastefully filled with todays amenities including an updated kitchen, bathroom, laundry, Wifi and color TV! Have fun in the bonus game room with ping pong and and arcade version of Ms Pac-man! Take a stroll to downtown Beaverdale, where you'll find bars, shops and restaurants.

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Home in Des Moines

4.88 out of 5 average rating, 171 reviews

Charming Des Moines Home with a GREAT location!

Location, location, location! Charming 4 bedroom on a quiet tree lined street in central Des Moines. A 3-minute drive to the interstate which takes you Downtown or to West Des Moines in 10 minutes either way. Nature and bike trails a 5-minute walk from the front door. Newly renovated this last year, everything is clean and updated. Fire pit to sit outside and relax at the end of the day and pool table/ping pong in the basement to enjoy as well!