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The Love Shack: Spacious Family Getaway, 5 bed/3 bath, 10 Minutes from Downtown

2.0 star property

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Interior
Smart TV, books, offices
Outdoor dining
Games room
Dining

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms3 bathrooms279 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Windsor Heights, IA
  • Place, Merle Hay Mall
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Val Air Ballroom
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Drake University
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Des Moines, IA (DSM-Des Moines Intl.)
    ‪17 min drive‬

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About the area

Windsor Heights

With a stay at this vacation home in Windsor Heights, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Drake University and Casey's Center. .This family-friendly vacation home is 9.3 mi (15 km) from Iowa State Fairgrounds and 7.3 mi (11.7 km) from Jordan Creek Town Center.
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What's nearby

  • Merle Hay Mall - 4 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Val Air Ballroom - 5 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Drake University - 7 min drive - 5.2 km
  • Iowa Events Center - 9 min drive - 10.4 km
  • Casey's Center - 10 min drive - 10.8 km

Getting around

  • Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Casey’s - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Wasabi Urbandale - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Simon's - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪El Michoacano - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

The Love Shack: Spacious Family Getaway, 5 bed/3 bath, 10 Minutes from Downtown

Located in the safe, vibrant neighborhood of Windsor Heights, our expansive 5-bedroom, 3-bathroom oasis offers the perfect blend of comfort, convenience, and fun. Whether you're planning a family gathering or group stay, The Love Shack is a true home away from home.

Step into this family-friendly retreat featuring two cozy living rooms, comfortable queen and king beds, and plenty of space to relax. The home is packed with amenities to make your stay seamless, including air conditioning, heating, high-speed WiFi, a washer and dryer, hairdryer, and iron. For ultimate relaxation, unwind in one of our three bathrooms, complete with a jetted bathtub and walk-in shower.

Outdoors, enjoy our BBQ grill under the pergola, perfect for outdoor dining and gathering. The backyard is a haven with native plants and four friendly chickens that provide fresh eggs daily. The lower level offers even more fun with a kitchenette, dartboard, and a costume closet for the perfect photo-op!

Conveniently located just 10 minutes from downtown Des Moines, you can enjoy the best of both worlds—peaceful suburban living with easy access to the city’s top attractions.

We’re always happy to assist with any questions during your stay. Book your stay at The Love Shack for an unforgettable family-friendly getaway!
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private balcony. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment. The bathroom has a jetted bathtub and a hair dryer.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a water park or take in the view from a garden. This vacation home also features an arcade/game room and barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Office

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • Up to 23 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 3,000 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

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

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
Note from host: Dogs less than 50 lbs per pet Pet friendly

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

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

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