With a stay at this vacation home in Des Moines (Southwestern Hills), you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Drake University and Casey's Center. .This family-friendly vacation home is 7.5 mi (12.1 km) from Iowa State Fairgrounds and 12.6 mi (20.3 km) from Jordan Creek Town Center.
Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 4 min drive
Restaurants
Caribou Coffee - 14 min walk
Casey's - 3 min drive
McDonald's - 7 min walk
B-bop's - 10 min walk
Panera Bread - 11 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.
Newly Remodeled Brick Home with wall Sculptures by the Airport
Located by Wakonda Golf Course, just 2 mins from Grays lake, one mile or 2 minutes, to the Des Moines airport, very quiet area and several restaurants and grocery options are within walking distance.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include a desk and a microwave.
Enjoy the recreation opportunities such as a water park or make use of other amenities including barbecue grills.
Featured amenities include laundry facilities and a water dispenser.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Parking on site
Kitchen
Blender
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Hob
Ice maker
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Spices
Toaster
Water dispenser
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
4 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
2 bathrooms
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Living room
Separate dining area
Entertainment
TV with cable/satellite channels
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Outdoor furniture
Patio
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Work spaces
Desk
Desk chair
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Hardwood flooring in public areas
No lift
Single level property
Well-lit path to entrance
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
Near a hospital
Near a zoo
Things to do
Water park
Casino nearby
Cycling nearby
Winery tours 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
At least 80% lighting from LEDs
Local artist showcase
Recycling
Unit size: 2,200 square feet
Water dispenser
Water-efficient showers
Water-efficient toilets
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Check-out instructions
The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Remove personal items
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
This is not a checkout rule it’s a request to please start the dishwasher. The cycle take awhile to complete so it helps on time.
If you want to take the trash out, thank you.
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 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 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
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
Reviews
Newly Remodeled Brick Home with wall Sculptures by the Airport Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
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9.8/10
Cleanliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 35 out of 38 reviews
10 - Excellent
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Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 38 reviews
8 - Good
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Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 38 reviews
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Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 38 reviews
4 - Poor
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 38 reviews
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Reviews
10/10 Excellent
kathy b.
24 Sept 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Very clean property, great location. Scott is a great host
kathy b.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
8/10 Good
Olivia S.
2 Sept 2025
Olivia S.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Mark E.
11 Aug 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Very clean and comfortable
Mark E.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Jodi R.
6 Aug 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Des Moines Stay
The house was perfect for our stay. It had lots of space for everyone (even with two people working remotely) and was very conveniently located. It also was very well stocked in the kitchen and bathrooms. We had a very enjoyable, comfortable stay. Scott was extremely helpful and responsive!
Jodi R.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Kathy R.
27 July 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Great location, host was very fast and accurate with communicating
Kathy R.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Rebecca E.
22 July 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Great place
Rebecca E.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Lynee M.
6 July 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Wedding weekend
Worked out great to have our family all together rather than multiple hotel rooms. Plenty of stretching out room. Kitchen was great for cooking and baking. Scott was very responsive to my many questions about what kitchen items were there. Well stocked kitchen. If he didn’t have an item, he was very accommodating to get what I needed. Circle drive was great to reduce cars on the street. Great deck but too hot to enjoy! Will definitely use this location again!
Lynee M.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Gina G.
28 June 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Great home!
House is just beautiful. Very clean in a quiet neighborhood. Easy to find. Backyard is great. Great place to stay with family
Gina G.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
paige h.
18 June 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Wedding stay
Was the perfect location for me and my family to stay before my wedding
paige h.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
John K.
9 June 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Very clean and comfortable and in a perfect part of town for getting around. I would highly recommend staying here
John K.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Khyla K.
8 June 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Great place in a nice quiet neighborhood.
Khyla K.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Jill H.
18 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy VRBO
Location was excellent and home was beautiful!
Jill H.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Susan D., Tinley Park, IL
1 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Great Place in Des Moines
Perfect location. The home was lovely and very spacious. Scott, the owner was great and very easy to get a hold of. Would highly recommend this home.
We came to Des Moines for a concert. Was so nice to drive a few minutes to a nice clean, quiet, spacious house to relax and spend the night. We would stay here again.
Kay N.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Kristi C., Brandon, SD
26 Jan 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Will Stay Again
We are a family of 6 and needed a place to stay while visiting family. Our kids are older, ages 20 - 23, so I like them to have their own space when we travel. The accommodations were everything we needed for this trip, having access to a washer and dryer would be nice for longer trips though. The kitchen was well stocked, beds were clean and comfortable, and the bathroom was very nice.Contact with the home owner was very easy and pleasant. Scott was very gracious and replied to my messages quickly.We also loved the location! We’d like to stay here in the summer and take advantage of the lake and activities that are close by.
Kristi C.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
10/10 Excellent
Jason A.
21 Dec 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
In town for a wedding
The home was clean and a great layout! Updated kitchen and bathrooms. Great amenities and wonderful communication with host. Would highly recommend and would stay again!
Jason A.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Ryan S.
16 Dec 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Girls trip
Wife and friends had a great time. Would recommend to anyone.
Ryan S.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
4/10 Poor
Krista B.
2 Dec 2024
Review
House was nice and in great neighborhood, however we were forced to pay for the damage insurance in order to reserve the stay, a couple hours after leaving we got a damage claim email that the owner claimed damage on stuff we didn’t even use. We were there less than 12 hours, only to sleep yet somehow we created $1500 in damage on stuff we didn’t use, while the doors wouldn’t even completely close. The claim looks fraudulent in my eyes and disappointed that happened because the stay itself was nice.
Krista B.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
Shalove G.
2 Dec 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
A Thanksgiving to Remember
Scott was an amazing host. Perfect location, perfect setup for a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday.
Shalove G.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
Deb S.
21 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Spacious comfort
Spacious. Clean. Comfortable beds. Well stocked with everything needed for our stay. Easy check-in. Prompt & attentive response from host, Easy communications throughout the experience. Highly recommend this location and would stay again.
Deb S.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Donna G.
25 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great home
Exceptional experience. Clean, new. We will be back!
Donna G.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Jennifer M.
12 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect house for friends
We had a group of five adults, everyone was completely comfortable in any room they had. The owners are great and very helpful. We would recommend this beautiful house to anyone. I will miss my morning coffee on the back deck.
Jennifer M.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Kia J.
22 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Scott is the best!
We stayed in town for a softball tournament. Scott was always available and willing to accommodate. The house was as listed and a beautiful property. I would highly recommend!
Kia J.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
8/10 Good
K D.
13 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Nice big home
Very comfortable, lots of space, great home and great communication with owner.