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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior
A wooden deck with outdoor furniture, a hot tub, and a house in the background.
Interior
5 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 23372 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning

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Waukee, IA
  • Place, Maple Grove Park
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Wildwood Park
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Des Moines Golf & Country Club
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Des Moines, IA (DSM-Des Moines Intl.)
    ‪19 min drive‬

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About the area

Waukee

With a stay at this vacation home in Waukee, you'll be next to a golf course, within a 10-minute drive of Jordan Creek Town Center and Wildwood Park. .This family-friendly vacation home is 12.5 mi (20.2 km) from Casey's Center and 1 mi (1.5 km) from Maple Grove Park.
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What's nearby

  • Hawthorne Plaza - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Maple Grove Park - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Wildwood Park - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Centennial Park - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Des Moines Golf & Country Club - 4 min drive - 2.5 km

Getting around

  • Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hy-Vee Market Grille Express - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Caribou Coffee - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Blue Agave - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Hawaiian Bros Island Grill - ‬13 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

LUXURY GETAWAY! ARCADE, POOL TBL, PING PONG, HOT TUB, DECK! ACCESS TO POOLS!

*OFERED BY PRECISION PROPERTIES*. “THE UNIVERSITY” is West DesMoines’ luxurious fun headquarters!

About the Property-
The University is your entertaining headquarters with over 4000 square feet of living space and more than ample parking (20 cars). This unique home sits on an acre of land right in West DesMoines/ Waukee area. Its location is pretty sweet, convenient to all the hot spots. Just a couple minutes to Hy-vee (large, beautiful grocery store), Jordan Creek mall and 6 other retail shopping centers, kid and teen fun spots like trampoline parks and entertainment arcade/restaurant complexes (SpareTime, Dave and Busters, and The Operating Room), Smash Park, several golf courses, a plethora of restaurants, pizza joints, and steakhouses that rock... pretty much anything you want!
The main floor is open concept and features an executive chef's kitchen set up for entertaining. All the gear you need for cooking as well as the gadgets and appliances are in house. It also boasts a 6-burner VIKING gas range. Also, there are 4 bedrooms and access to the 40' deck with hot tub. The deck and back yard have plenty of seating, a dining table for 6, a grill, the hot tub, additional seating, a fire pit, a 2-person swing and more! Bike paths connecting you to Des Moines extensive trail system are minutes away as well.
The lower level is set up for fun! Ping pong, pool table, NFL Blitz (4-player), Golden Tee (4-player), NBA Jams (4-player) and darts are all at your disposal. There is also a huge sectional couch that seats 12, a bar with bar stools, and 75" tv for your viewing pleasure. We also offer some of the best of board and card games, Jenga, a 4-foot tall Connect Four, and Giant Yatzy! Not to mention another full kitchen and bar! BONUS-I OWN AN APT COMPLEX 12 MINUTES AWAY- At the Four Seasons Apartments in Des Moines Iowa- THERE, YOU CAN USE THE INDOOR POOL in the winter , OUTDOOR POOL in the summer AND TWO-LEVEL CLUBHOUSE WITH GYM, SAUNA, ANOTHER POOL TABLE, ETC.. The last pictures posted for this property show the indoor pool and the pics following that are of the clubhouse adjoining the pool. This is at no additional charge and its just 12 minutes away! Open 9am to 9m daily.
The University is my number one vacation rental. Once you stay you will see why! Hope to talk to you soon, I will gladly answer any questions you may have. ~Steven

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Note- We pay close attention to details! This includes decorating for holidays (as shown in the pics). (Those decorations are only up during the holidays)

Need special consideration to make your booking possible, please, reach out to us.

About Your Host-
I love to make people happy and that exactly what my properties are designed for. I'm a landlord by trade. I have apartment complexes and rental homes. Then ten years ago I created my first vacation rental property, and it grew from there. I offer vacation rentals because it's fun! Making sure groups are set up to have a blast is a challenge that I find very rewarding. I take this seriously. Being a big kid at heart, I make it my mission to deliver the fun for kids- also being one who appreciates nice things, I deliver comfort and attention to detail for the adults. I truly desire for you to have the most fun and relaxation as possible, and with the fewest hassles as well. That is why we put in so much effort before you get there. We provide and offer many things that set us apart. Things like super comfy beds, awesome fluffy towels, mints, coffee, toothpaste and toothbrushes, luxurious body care products, personal care products, make-up removing towelettes, and others as well. I hope to get to take care of you and your crew soon! May you have and awesome trip wherever you stay...and may God bless you. Sincerely ~Steven
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. There's a private balcony. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a hot tub or take in the view from a garden. Additional features at this vacation home include an arcade/game room and barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo
  • Video games

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Up to 23 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Note from host: Only on back patios please.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Next to a golf course

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Boat
  • Table tennis
  • Water sports equipment
  • Golfing nearby

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
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 4,000 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Contactless check-in available

Minimum check-in age: 25

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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets allowed

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Note from host: Pets need pre-approval please.

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 40
Note from host: CAMERAS IN PLACE.HOUSE PARTIES EVICTED SAME NIGHT!
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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

Property is also known as

Entertain Style University Waukee

Entertain in Style at The University!

THE Team FUN Mecca! #1 Vacation Rental ON DES Moines AIR Bnb!

LUXURY GETAWAY! ARCADE, POOL TBL, PING PONG, HOT TUB, DECK! ACCESS TO POOLS! Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 69 out of 85 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 85 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 85 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 85 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 85 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Brandon H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026

10/10 Excellent

Michelle P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Rooms were clean, comfortable beds and furniture. Lots of room. Plenty of kitchen utensils, plates, glasses, etc. for a larger group.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026

6/10 Okay

Pat R., Huntington Beach, CA

Liked: Cleanliness
This property would be great for a large group. Unfortunately we were there for one night and found it very difficult to find. It's on a super busy street with traffic whizzing by 24/7 which made it difficult to get a good night's sleep. The address was impossible to find. There are some rocks out front along the street, but they were hidden by a car sitting on the front lawn with a 'for sale' sign on it. The busy street made it impossible to slow down and look for an address. We only were sure we had the right property when the code worked. We had to help our additional car find it by standing on the front lawn and waving our hands. I do think the super busy street should be mentioned in the post so those of us who need a bit of quiet won't rent this property. Again, it was clean and a great place for a large group to party in. Also the TV in the living room was an ancient one that couldn't connect with the internet without buffering a black screen for long enough we thought it was dead. The one downstairs worked great.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

Gina L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for my bachelorette party!!We were unaware that the pools would be so far away, a bummer on an 85 degree day in March, but the girls loved the hot tub.The downstairs was PERFECT for late night socializing and fun. It's a beautiful home with comfortable beds. Top that off with a full kitchen with a HUGE stove and cooktop. We felt safe and had so much fun. Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

Matt C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay overall! The property was clean, comfortable, and exactly as described. Everything we needed was provided. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

John H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Second year that we brought our whole basketball team to stay. Great place to stay!!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jordyn H.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Erin M.

Liked: Cleanliness
The house was great! The kids loved the basement and all the things to do down there. The fourth bedroom (which is a living room converted to a bedroom) made things a tricky with all the families. And only having 2 bathrooms for 16 people, as one of the bathrooms is tied to a bedroom was really hard. But the house overall was great! Clean, well stocked and the hot tub was a huge hit!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

Kristal T., Emmetsburg

Liked: Cleanliness
This home was perfect for our group. The hot tub was very nice and clean. We utilized the grill and outside seating area. The downstairs bar area was a great hang out for our group. The kids had fun playing pool and ping pong. The beds were very comfortable. We will definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Shlomo & Bashy R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Everything was clean and spacious!Loved the game room!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Kerry E.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amber T.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tammy W., Stanberry, MO

We had lots of fun. Several things broken and not real clean. But still had lots of fun.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Lyndsay S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Plenty of space for our whole family to celebrate Christmas under one roof. The kids especially loved the hot tub and the basement full of games. House was clean and had everything you could possibly need. Loved the location (a little hard to find in the dark but no big deal!) We had cold snowy weather but the walkways ad driveway were nicely maintained. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Lars H., Laurens, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Ideal for our Christmas getaway. Unique circumstances led us to need a place for our entire family to meet. This facility/home was the perfect size for our group of 14 people! Family-friendly, great communication and location.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keri R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house for a weekend of family get togethers! Had something for all ages and was so well stocked with everything we could have needed!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dick K.

Liked: Cleanliness
This property was awesome for our family Christmas get-together. There were 23 of us, 19 sleeping there for 2 nights! There was plenty of room for the kids to have their own space, and for the adults to have theirs. So many fun things to do! It was clean. The kitchen was stocked with plenty of utensils and pans. We never left once we all go there! We plan to go again! Highly recommend for large gathering!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Veronica M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Super great, lots of space, host very responsive
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

John A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Home is in great location and has everything you need
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joan J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location, plenty of space for our group.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great spot with lots to do!!!! This house was perfect for our family get together.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

justin c.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great experience my kids loved it
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ben L., Minneapolis

Liked: Cleanliness
The place was perfect for our larger group of friends to have a reunion at. Matched the pictures and had plenty to keep us entertained for the weekend. Great place to stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tammy R.

Liked: Cleanliness
We arrived and easily checked in with the given code. House was clean and smelled great! Bathrooms were well stocked with toilet paper, towels/washcloths, shampoo/conditioner and body wash. Each bathroom also had extra items such as ear cleaners, toothbrushes, toothpaste, etc. Plenty of dishes and cooking items! Loved all the bedroom/sleeping space! We had 11 plus 3 toddlers. We brought a pack ‘n play. Basement is chilly, but lots of fun activities! We played pool, ping pong, arcade games, darts, and used the large ottomans for card games. We enjoyed the grill and hot tub with a large deck area. We stayed Monday through Saturday and enjoyed the ease of getting to the State Fair, Adventureland Park, and local stores & restaurants. Huge bonus having two sets washer and dryer in basement! Colby texted back the code for that locked area immediately.
Master bedroom. Comfortable bed!
Master bath shower. Nice bonus having shower items included.
Bonus converted bedroom at front of house. Pocket doors on one side and dark curtain on other side.
Bedroom with one bed.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great overnight for our team during a 2-day Camp

There was a lot of room to spread out. Three bathrooms was a big bonus. Had a great space in the living room for our team meeting, and everyone liked hanging out together in the spacious basement. Enjoyed breakfast all together, with plenty of seating. Nice to have Hy-Vee nearby to grab breakfast food.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025