With a stay at this apartment in Des Moines (Drake), you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Casey's Center and Iowa State Fairgrounds. .This apartment is 8.9 mi (14.4 km) from Jordan Creek Town Center and 12.9 mi (20.7 km) from Adventureland.
Henry G. Harmon Fine Arts Center - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
Hoyt Sherman Place - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
Water Works Park - 3 min drive - 2.8 km
Getting around
Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 14 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 9 min walk
Drake Diner - 11 min walk
Habanero’s - 10 min walk
Hugo’s - 6 min walk
University Library Cafe - 9 min walk
About this property
King bed Drake and central Des Moines
Your family will be close to everything when you stay at this centrally-located place. One of 4 units in this historical home full of original character and woodwork. Top floor units can be combined if wanting to share 2 apartments together or book the whole house all 4 units with friends. Comfy King bed in bwdroom and queen sofa sleeper in living room. Pack n play available. Full kitchen. Smart TV free WiFi. Laundry facility in the building. Hardwood floors and tiled tub/shower.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned apartment, which has a kitchen. Conveniences include a washing machine and an iron/ironing board.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in the apartment: WiFi
Bedrooms
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
1 bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Entertainment
TV
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Important information
You need to know
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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
King bed Drake and central Des Moines Reviews
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
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10/10
Cleanliness
Reviews
8/10 Good
Molly E.
2 May 2026
Liked: Cleanliness
This is a 1 bedroom apartment within a large house near the Drake campus. Large bedroom with a very comfy bed. My son slept on the sofa and said it was comfortable. Bathroom and kitchen are quite small. Overall, works well for a 1 night stay.
Molly E.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
10/10 Excellent
Lisa A.
20 Apr 2026
Liked: Cleanliness
Lisa A.
Stayed 35 nights in Feb 2026
10/10 Excellent
Ernesto D.
5 Sept 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Nice property in a central location. Ryan, our host, was very kind and helpful, he provided our check-in instructions on time and replied very quickly when we needed his help during the stay. Some small improvement can be done to the kitchen to make it even better. I can recommend the property for any traveler coming to Des Moines.
Ernesto D.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Joliene R.
20 Nov 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Travel RN
Great location! Safe and secure unit.Close to parks, University, dinning, shopping. Loved the charm of unit had everything I needed. Host was fantastic and always responded to me immediately. Beautiful neighborhood to be in during the fall. Thanks for sharing your space! Definitely would recommend to fellow travelers.