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Featured Holiday Homes in Central Iowa
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Des Moines IA
The price is AU$739 per night from 5 Jan to 6 Jan
AU$739
5 Jan - 6 Jan 2026
includes taxes & fees
With a stay at this vacation home in Des Moines (Woodland Heights), you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Casey's Center and Iowa State Fairgrounds.
This charming house for six puts you at the heart of the action.
Clear Lake IA
With a stay at This charming house for six puts you at the heart of the action. in Clear Lake, you'll be a 4-minute walk from Surf Ballroom and Museum and 13 ...
Historic Pella Cottage w/Firepit Retreat
Pella IA
The price is AU$340 per night from 6 Jan to 7 Jan
AU$340
6 Jan - 7 Jan 2026
includes taxes & fees
Located in Pella, this vacation home is within a 5-minute drive of Central College and Molengracht Plaza.
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West Des Moines IA
The price is AU$1,090 per night from 30 Dec to 31 Dec
AU$1,090
30 Dec - 31 Dec
includes taxes & fees
With a stay at this vacation home in West Des Moines, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Jordan Creek Town Center and Casey's Center.
Downtown Skyline Views in Modern Townhome with Rooftop Patios
Des Moines IA
The price is AU$348 per night from 30 Dec to 31 Dec
AU$348
30 Dec - 31 Dec
includes taxes & fees
With a stay at this vacation home, you'll be centrally located in Des Moines, a 3-minute drive from Casey's Center and 10 minutes from Iowa State ...
Entire Bungalow with Fenced-In Yard in Trendy Neighborhood, Central Des Moines
Des Moines IA
The price is AU$251 per night from 29 Dec to 30 Dec
AU$251
29 Dec - 30 Dec
includes taxes & fees
With a stay at this vacation home in Des Moines, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Casey's Center and Adventureland.
Spacious 4BR Home • WiFi • Family-Friendly • Waukee
Waukee IA
The price is AU$532 per night from 2 Jan to 3 Jan
AU$532
2 Jan - 3 Jan 2026
includes taxes & fees
With a stay at this vacation home in Waukee, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Jordan Creek Town Center and Windfield Park.
The Vintage Haven. A cozy home 5 mins from Downtown Des Moines. Pet-Friendly
Des Moines IA
The price is AU$536 per night from 29 Dec to 30 Dec
AU$536
29 Dec - 30 Dec
includes taxes & fees
With a stay at this vacation home in Des Moines, you'll be a 4-minute drive from Casey's Center and 9 minutes from Iowa State Fairgrounds.
Charming 4 Bedroom Home With Beautiful Backyard
Des Moines IA
With a stay at this vacation home in Des Moines (North of Grand), you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Casey's Center and Jordan Creek Town Center.
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Central Iowa Holiday Houses
Do you love last minute road trips and late-night food runs and sunrises on the beach? Do words like “schedule” and “calendar” make you shout, “Don’t box me in!”? You might be a little bit of a rebel. But you’re a rebel with a cause: having a smashing holiday. Itinerary? What’s that? Our Central Iowa vacation homes are the perfect way for you to wing it.
Holiday houses in Central Iowa let you live life on your own terms. You’ll have so much space, you’ll wish you had more friends and family—but you can always invite over the neighbours. You can often have luxury amenities, but with all the attractions of Central Iowa in your backyard, budget holiday homes will do just fine, too. That will just leave you more dough to spend on the important things: cocktails, brunch, and local Central Iowa adventures, obvs.
If your adventure buddy happens to have fur and four legs, you just might find a pet-friendly holiday house in Central Iowa with your name on it.
No need to spend big bickies for a holiday beach house the size of Buckingham Palace—unless you’re really in trouble with bae. We’ve got a great selection of Central Iowa vacation homes with everything you need for a seriously amazing getaway. Throw out that daily planner and hit “reject” on all those meeting invites. You’re off to a place where there are no rules.
Central Iowa Holiday Homes essential information
Accommodation | 471 Holiday Homes |
|---|---|
Lowest Price | AU$116 |
Highest Price | AU$1,090 |
Popular accommodation | SO MUCH FUN! ARCADE, PL TBL, PNG PNG, YARD GAMES, INDOOR AND OUTDOOR POOLS!!, This charming house for six puts you at the heart of the action., Historic Pella Cottage w/Firepit Retreat, AMAZING & A PARTY BARN… HOT TUB, PL TBl, PNG PNG, & ARCADE! ACCESS TO POOLS!, Downtown Skyline Views in Modern Townhome with Rooftop Patios, Entire Bungalow with Fenced-In Yard in Trendy Neighborhood, Central Des Moines, Spacious 4BR Home • WiFi • Family-Friendly • Waukee, The Vintage Haven. A cozy home 5 mins from Downtown Des Moines. Pet-Friendly, Charming 4 Bedroom Home With Beautiful Backyard |
Top trending hotels in Central Iowa
Stoney Creek Hotel Des Moines - Johnston
5291 Stoney Creek Court Johnston IA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$163 per night from 1 Jan to 2 Jan
AU$163
1 Jan - 2 Jan 2026
includes taxes & fees
Located in Johnston, Stoney Creek Hotel Des Moines - Johnston is in the suburbs, within a 15-minute drive of Jordan Creek Town Center and Drake University.
Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott Des Moines West
7225 Vista Dr West Des Moines IA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$138 per night from 4 Jan to 5 Jan
AU$138
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
includes taxes & fees
When you stay at Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott Des Moines West in West Des Moines, you'll be in the business district, within a 15-minute drive of Jordan ...
Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton
1000 Walnut St Des Moines IA
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The price is AU$238 per night from 4 Jan to 5 Jan
AU$238
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
includes taxes & fees
With a stay at Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton, you'll be centrally located in Des Moines, a 2-minute drive from Casey's Center and 10 minutes ...
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Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines
5000 Merle Hay Rd Urbandale IA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$116 per night from 30 Dec to 31 Dec
AU$116
30 Dec - 31 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Located in Urbandale, Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines is within a 10-minute drive of Iowa Gold Star Military Museum and Buccaneer ...
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
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