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The Cow Tipper: Near Everything - SPA - Game Room - Fire Pit & Patio - Sleeps 10

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A hot tub with a purple light, surrounded by outdoor furniture and string lights. - The Cow Tipper: Near Everything - SPA - Game Room - Fire Pit & Patio - Sleeps 10 (Des Moines)
A bedroom with a bed, a desk, a chair, a ceiling fan, and a window. - The Cow Tipper: Near Everything - SPA - Game Room - Fire Pit & Patio - Sleeps 10 (Des Moines)
A living room with a wooden floor, a TV, a fireplace, and a dining area with a table and chairs. - The Cow Tipper: Near Everything - SPA - Game Room - Fire Pit & Patio - Sleeps 10 (Des Moines)
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a black refrigerator, and a wooden dining table with chairs. - The Cow Tipper: Near Everything - SPA - Game Room - Fire Pit & Patio - Sleeps 10 (Des Moines)
A kitchen with white cabinets, a black refrigerator, a microwave, and a stove. - The Cow Tipper: Near Everything - SPA - Game Room - Fire Pit & Patio - Sleeps 10 (Des Moines)
Take advantage of a firepit, a garden and a playground at The Cow Tipper: Near Everything - SPA - Game Room - Fire Pit & Patio - Sleeps 10. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. Free in-room WiFi, with a speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices), is available to all guests, along with an arcade/games room and laundry facilities.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10116 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
The current price is AU$454
includes taxes & fees
21 Sept - 22 Sept

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About this property

The Cow Tipper: Near Everything - SPA - Game Room - Fire Pit & Patio - Sleeps 10

  • DESCRIPTION:
    Near the heart of Downtown Des Moines sits this historic, fully remodeled, 4 bed & 2 bath home that can sleep up to 10 guests comfortably.

    Our home offers a 6 person hot tub, fire-pit, and grill. Game room on the main level with a Wii & Arcade Game. Spacious kitchen w/cooking essentials. Fast WIFI. Smart TVs in every room. Desk for business travel. Within two miles of the Iowa Event Center, Wells Fargo Arena & Hospitals. 10min from the Airport. Walking distance to local restaurants, shops and parks.

    THE SPACE:
    Kitchen: fully updated with most all cooking utensils, salt/pepper/cooking spray, baking dishes, pots and pans, toaster, blender, and a coffee maker (with enough coffee packs, teabags, creamer and sweetener to get you started).

    Dining: off of the kitchen you will find a dining room with a table for six. We also offer additional seating at the bar for three more guests. Space-saver highchair available in the laundry closet, if needed.

    Living Room: when you walk in the front door, you will be greeted by a cozy family room with a queen sized pull-out-couch. The living room also offers a desk/office chair, an electric fireplace and a flat-screen smart tv to allow you to login to all your favorite streaming services during your stay.

    Bedrooms: upstairs you will find three bedrooms and a full bathroom. All three of the bedrooms are equipped with queen beds. All bedrooms have memory foam mattresses, dressers, smart TVs, and nightstands with smart lamps to easily charge your phone at night. Pack-N-Play available in the bedroom closet if needed.

    Bathrooms: our home offers two full bathrooms. One bathroom is upstairs with the bedrooms, and the other is on the main level. Each bathroom is fully stocked with fresh towels (10 sets total in the house), shampoo, conditioner, and body wash.

    Patio: off the back of the house you will have full access to a partially fenced in private backyard with a 6 person spa, jungle gym for the kids to play, a propane grill, and a fire-pit (wood not provided). Perfect for those family BBQs!

    Game Room: on the main level, located inside of the 4th bedroom with a queen sleeper sofa. 32in smart tv with a Wii and variety of games. Simpsons four person arcade game. Plenty to keep the kids entertained for hours!

    Office: a full desk and office chair is located off of the living room, near the entrance of the house.

    Laundry: first floor washer and dryer available with enough detergent to start off your stay. Ironing board and iron are also accessible in the laundry closet for your convenience.

    Parking: Free, off-street parking in the driveway. The garage will not be accessible.

    PLEASE NOTE:
    After requesting your reservation, you will receive a notification to complete our Rental Agreement, confirming the terms and conditions of your stay - which you will be able to execute digitally. Access to the property will not be granted until the Rental Agreement is signed.

    Although our rental agreement contains our house rules, we ask that you please familiarize yourself with these few important items:
    - No pets
    - No smoking
    - No glitter/confetti
    - No dies/soaps/bubble bath/or glass in the hot tub
    (clear violation of any of these items will result in an additional cleaning fee)

    All areas of the main floor and upper-level of the house are open for guests to use. The basement and garage however, are restricted for housekeeping supplies and will remain locked during your stay.

    Our property is monitored by 24/7 video & audio surveillance recording. This is only used on the outside of the property, and not facing the back patio area (in respect to your privacy). Our cameras are for security purposes only. There is one camera on the driveway side, facing the street. One camera on the side opposite side of the home, facing the street. And, there is a doorbell camera.

    For your stay, we provide a starter kit for essentials and toiletries:
    - Five (5) sets of towels/washcloths in each bathroom
    - 3 additional rolls of toilet paper in each bathroom
    - Shampoo/conditioner/body wash dispensers in each shower
    - First couple days supply of coffee
    - First few loads of dishwasher and clothes washer detergent pods

    NEIGHBORHOOD DESCRIPTION:
    We are conveniently located near the center of Downtown Des Moines. Five minute drive to the Iowa Events Center, Wells Fargo Arena, and all major Hospitals. Also, just a few minutes from the Downtown Farmers Market (Saturday mornings May-October) and the Science Center of Iowa.

    Additionally, you will find yourself close to all of our annual events, such as: World Food and Music Festival, The Des Moines Art Festival, and of course the Iowa State Fair.

    Within walking distance of many shops, restaurants and bars (two blocks from the Ingersoll District)

    A quick ten minute drive to the Des Moines Airport and to the Blank Park Zoo

    GETTING AROUND:
    TAXI: Uber, Lyft and Taxi service available throughout the Des Moines Metro

    AIRPORT: The Des Moines International Airport is located less than 10 minutes straight south.

    BUS: The Des Moines DART bus service has stop points all around the metro.
    The closest Bus Stop is just a 2 minute walk away at Woodland Ave and 24th St

    BIKE: Des Moines BCycle offers rental bikes all around the great city. Closest pick up/drop off points are within a half mile walk on Ingersoll Ave

    PARKING: The city has metered parking and garages throughout. Cost ranges from $.25-$1.25 per hour. Meters charge from 9am-9pm M-F and are free on Sunday

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

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
  • Kitchen island
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Video games

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not 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.
  • 2 steps to reach entrance
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city centre
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Cycling nearby
  • 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
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Recycling
  • Reusable tableware
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Unit size: 1,250 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

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

Rules

No parties
No smoking indoors
Quiet time from 10pm-7am

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)
Note from host: Feel free to bring your furry friends!

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Pack N Play and High Chair Provided

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

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: 10
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that 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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Located in Des Moines, this holiday home is in the city centre. Jordan Creek Town Center is worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit Iowa State Fairgrounds and Adventureland. Travelling with kids? Consider Better Homes and Gardens Test Garden and Des Moines Civic Center. Break out the clubs and hit the links on a nearby golf course, or seek out an adventure with cycling. Visit our Des Moines travel guide
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Des Moines, IA

What's nearby

  • A park with trees and grass.
    Water Works Park
    11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • A sculpture of a bull in a park with a city skyline in the background.
    John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park
    16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • A city skyline with a river and a bridge.
    Iowa Events Center
    3 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Hoyt Sherman Place
    16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Drake University
    2 min drive - 1.8 km

Getting around

  • Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
    8 min drive

Restaurants

  • Drake Diner
    3 min drive
  • Smokey Row Coffee
    15 min walk
  • Northern Vessel
    3 min drive
  • Big Grove Brewery & Taproom
    12 min walk
  • The Royal Mile
    3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Cow Tipper: Near Everything - SPA - Game Room - Fire Pit & Patio - Sleeps 10 pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Cow Tipper: Near Everything - SPA - Game Room - Fire Pit & Patio - Sleeps 10?

As of 23 Aug 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Cow Tipper: Near Everything - SPA - Game Room - Fire Pit & Patio - Sleeps 10 on 21 Sept 2026 start from AU$454, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at The Cow Tipper: Near Everything - SPA - Game Room - Fire Pit & Patio - Sleeps 10?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Cow Tipper: Near Everything - SPA - Game Room - Fire Pit & Patio - Sleeps 10?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Cow Tipper: Near Everything - SPA - Game Room - Fire Pit & Patio - Sleeps 10?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Cow Tipper: Near Everything - SPA - Game Room - Fire Pit & Patio - Sleeps 10 located?

This family-friendly holiday home is located in the city centre, within 1 mi (2 km) of Water Works Park and Drake University. Hoyt Sherman Place and Terrace Hill are also within 15 minutes.

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