Enjoy the perfect blend of comfort and fun in this 4-bedroom vacation rental. Take advantage of its fully equipped kitchen, multiple living spaces, and private deck ideal for barbecuing and dining outdoors. Visit the acclaimed Downtown Farmers' Market or try your luck at the Prairie Meadows Casino.
Reviews
9.49.4 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 13190 sq m
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air-conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
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About this property
Altoona Home 11 Mi to Downtown Des Moines
Whether you’re visiting downtown Des Moines, catching a game at Iowa State, or simply in need of a getaway, this 4-bedroom, 3.5-bathroom vacation rental is the perfect home away from home. Take advantage of its fully equipped kitchen, multiple living spaces, and backyard ideal for barbecuing, dining, and playing outdoors. Make sure to visit the acclaimed Downtown Farmers' Market, try your luck at the Prairie Meadows Casino, and stop by Sleepy Hollow Sports Park for year-round fun!
-- THE PROPERTY --
Family Friendly | Free WiFi | Private Deck
Bedroom 1: King Bed | Bedroom 2: 2 Queen Beds | Bedroom 3: King Bed | Bedroom 4: King Bed | Bonus Room: Queen Sleeper Sofa | Office: Twin Futon | Additional Sleeping: Pack ‘n Play
OUTDOOR LIVING: Charcoal grill, outdoor dining area, yard INDOOR LIVING: 5 Smart TVs w/ cable, DVD player, movies, board games, books, dining table, desk workspace, fireplace (decorative only) KITCHEN: Stove/oven, refrigerator, dishwasher, microwave, Keurig coffee maker, toaster, blender, water filter/ice maker, cooking basics, dishware/flatware GENERAL: Central air conditioning/heating, washer/dryer, linens/towels, iron/board, complimentary toiletries, hair dryers, hangers, trash bags/paper towels, high chair available FAQ: Stairs required to access, 1 Ring doorbell (facing front entry) PARKING: Garage (2 vehicles), driveway (2 vehicles), free street parking
-- THE LOCATION --
DOWNTOWN DESTINATIONS (~11 miles): Wells Fargo Arena, Iowa Events Center, Pappajohn Sculpture Park, Farmers’ Market, Principal Park, State Capitol, shops, restaurants, bars & more AREA ACTIVITIES: Prairie Meadows Casino (2 miles), Outlets of Des Moines (4 miles), Adventureland Park (4 miles), Iowa State Fairgrounds (7 miles), Des Moines Art Center (14 miles), Merle Hay Mall (16 miles), Iowa State University (36 miles) OPT OUTSIDE: Sleepy Hollow Sports Park (7 miles), MacRae Park (14 miles), Des Moines Water Works Park (16 miles), Walnut Woods State Park (24 miles) AIRPORT: Des Moines International Airport (19 miles)
-- REST EASY WITH US --
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-- POLICIES --
- No smoking in the house or garage - No pets allowed - No events, parties, or large gatherings - Additional fees and taxes may apply - Photo ID may be required upon check-in - NOTE: This property requires stairs to access - NOTE: The fireplace is not available for guest use - NOTE: Your safety matters. This property features a Ring doorbell device with an exterior security camera facing the front outdoor entry. The camera does not look into any interior spaces. The camera actively records video when motion is detected by the device (including devices linked to the camera such as the alarm system’s motion detector) or when the video doorbell button is pressed
Property amenities
Internet
Available in the house: WiFi
Parking and transport
Onsite parking options include a garage
Kitchen
Blender
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Hob
Ice maker
Microwave
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Spices
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
4 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Sofa bed
Bathroom
3.5 bathrooms
Hair dryer
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Separate dining area
Entertainment
Books
DVD player
Games
TV with cable/satellite channels
Outdoor areas
Charcoal grill
Garden
Patio
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Work spaces
Desk
Office
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
Near a health/beauty spa
Things to do
Motor boating 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)
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
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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
About the area
Altoona is home to this holiday home. Some of the area's popular attractions include Adventureland and Iowa State Fairgrounds. Travelling with kids? Consider Heritage Carousel of Des Moines and Des Moines Civic Center. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as power boating. Visit our Altoona travel guide
Is Altoona Home 11 Mi to Downtown Des Moines pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Altoona Home 11 Mi to Downtown Des Moines?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Altoona Home 11 Mi to Downtown Des Moines?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Altoona Home 11 Mi to Downtown Des Moines?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Altoona Home 11 Mi to Downtown Des Moines located?
Located in Altoona, this family-friendly holiday home is 2 mi (3.1 km) from Altoona Dog Park, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Adventureland and Outlets of Des Moines. Toad Valley Golf Course and Copper Creek Golf Course are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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Altoona Home 11 Mi to Downtown Des Moines Reviews
Reviews
Exceptional
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The property was in a great location, very clean and we were able to have enough space for the entire group.
We’ve stayed at several VRBO’s over the years, this property exceeded our expectations. We enjoyed our stay very much and would rent again for sure.
Was a great spot from the wedding venue we attended. Everything was only a few minutes drive away. House was well cleaned and ready upon arrival and had great communications with our guest contact. Couldn't be more happy about the stay.
We recently stayed here for 3 nights with 7 kids. We found it large enough to really spread out and everyone have their own space. The kids especially enjoyed having a king or queen sized bed (almost) entirely to themselves. We didn't even use the "extra" bedding areas-office or living/ front room pull out sofa.
Frietsch F.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Julie
6 July 2024
Repeat Stay
Back for another Wedding! This house is Perfect for our Family needs and Location to everything!This stay we did have some difficulty getting checked in Due to changes in entry code situation. And Instructions Hopefully will be updated for next Guest!We Will Rent Again 😊
This house was huge! Our family met at this location to stay for the weekend, and we had plenty of room. It is in a prime spot, close to shopping, groceries, etc. We even took a walk in the neighborhood for some exercise, and it was so peaceful!
The location of this property was great for anyone wanting to go to Prairie Meadows, the outlet mall, Adventure Land and lots of eating choice. Very clean and the communication with the host was excellent. We loved the house!
Great place to stay. Owner and Jessica (Evolve) were prompt and courteous in resolving a minor issue when we arrived. There is parking for 4 vehicles off street and location was perfect for our needs in Altoona and Des Moines. It was well kept and had plenty linens and towels for our group of 13. The kitchen was adequately supplied to take care of our culinary needs too.
We had several people coming in from out of state to celebrate a graduation and the house was really nice. We had plenty of places to sleep and gather and cook. There is a short walking trail nearby so it was easy to get outside without having to drive somewhere. The grocery stores were close and we were close to the events we wanted to attend.
Nice property, Jessica the contact person was very responsive when we called about extra towels. I would think the host would see the number of guest and plan accordingly with towels and supplies, as we could have used a few more garbage bags, toilet paper and dishwasher soap. We did have a couple sleep in the basement and it was pretty cold as the upstairs was very warm. Maybe a space heater although I know those are not the safest things to have around.
We arrived at 4 pm (check in 3pm) and house was a mess from the previous renters! cleaning crew was short handed and did what they could do to get it ready.. The previous renters left a full pantry of new and used food items along with a full refridgerater! Cleaning person had sent me a text msg that they were running behind but i could not check my phone while i was driving. She did let us in to unload our suitcases and we all went to Dinner when we got back it was much better. Oh and don't think you can park 2 cars in garage unless they are smart cars
lots of junk all around garage!!
Rick K.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified
6/10 Okay
Ed S.
2 May 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, location
Disliked: Check-in, communication
Graduation 8 attending
Digital entry lock did not work all the time luckily cleaning lady was there she had trouble with lock as well used the garage door keyboard to enter house even that would not always respond
Wanted granddaughter ( the graduate) to come for breakfast e mailed VRBO told could not have a party otherwise a monetary fine
Called assist line twice emailed once no response back
Ice maker would lock up sent video no response
Heat off in house basement was 50 degrees one thermostat in order to warm basement living area raised heat to 72 upstairs became very hot we were told several windows upstairs could not be open others could
No extra linens could be found
Basement bed was not on box spring very low to the floor
Kitchen table seats 6 living area could not seat all family without moving chairs frequently
No cutting board
One trash bag
No backyard privacy small deck adequate for 4-5 people