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LARGE Mid Century Home - Pool, Hot Tub, Tiki Bar, Bridal Suite, Patio, 4 Acres

Family-friendly holiday home with water park and outdoor pool

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Nestled on 4 acres of beautiful open land, our 1948 Mid-Century vacation home is a unique retreat. Enjoy themed rooms, an authentic vintage Tiki Bar, and outdoor spaces like the pool (open from late spring to early fall), hot tub (year-round), and nature trail.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
The current price is AU$900
includes taxes & fees
12 Jan - 13 Jan 2026

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About this property

Entire place

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

LARGE Mid Century Home - Pool, Hot Tub, Tiki Bar, Bridal Suite, Patio, 4 Acres

Our 1948 Mid-Century vacation home is nestled on 4 acres of beautiful open land. We welcome you to enjoy a unique and authentic experience jumping back in time with themed rooms ranging from Art Deco, Country Cottage, Groovy 1970’s, Vintage Tiki, and classic Mid-Century design. Our home sleeps up to 10 people with 2 Queen Beds, 2 Twin Beds, and 2 Double Sleeper Sofas. We also have 3 full baths and 2 half baths. Beyond having a charming 1950’s kitchen and spacious dining and living areas, we also have a 1970’s themed TV and Game Room stocked with over 30 games and puzzles, an authentic Tiki Bar with a peacock chair, wet bar, and bar supplies, a Children’s Playroom filled with books, toys, and a fort, as well as a Bridal Suite/Dressing Room with an Art Deco vanity that doubles as a bedroom - and outside, a six person hot tub available year-round!

From late Spring through Summer, we have a large 16x40ft pool (guaranteed to be open 5/26 - 9/5, but will do everything possible to have it open well before and after those dates based on weather!), lounge chairs, and outdoor eating areas. Year round, we have a six person hot tub, a wood burning firepit and spacious grounds to explore including a wood bridge and secret nature trail.

Our bathrooms are stocked with shampoo, conditioner, and soap. We have over 100 books throughout the home for guests to enjoy. Our game room has an abundance of vinyl records and games. Our kitchen is stocked with cook/bakeware, cookbooks, and Lenox dish ware. We have 2 smart TVs (one off the kitchen and the other in the family room).

We are located just 15 minutes north of downtown Des Moines and are within a mile of a high end grocery store and shopping complex filled with great restaurants, coffee shops, and boutiques. We believe the Des Moines area is a hidden gem with an abundance of fine dining, antique stores, high end boutiques, breweries, bike trails, the largest skate park in the country, live music, family activities, nature trails, lakes, and farmers markets.

PLEASE NOTE:
Up to 2 dogs allowed for an additional fee.
***Events/photo shoots are allowed with written permission only and will be an added fee. No events larger than 25 total.***
Garage parking not available. Up to 6 cars can fit comfortably in driveway.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 4 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Music library
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

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

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible parking space
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the city centre
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping centre

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Water park
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water tubing 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

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Policies

Check-in

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

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

Rules

Events such as wedding receptions, family reunions, and birthday parties are allowed only w/ permission/added fee. Wedding ceremonies not allowed.
Max guest count for events is 25. If there will be 14 or more total guests at the house this is considered an event and requires permission/added fee.
IF YOU DO NOT ASK PERMISSION FOR YOUR EVENT YOUR RESERVATION WILL BE CANCELLED OR YOU WILL BE REQUIRED TO PAY A FEE OF UPWARDS OF $2500.

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Note from host: Please keep dogs off the furniture.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Events are allowed with permission and added fee.

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 15
Note from host: Events are allowed with permission and added fee.
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 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

Map
Ankeny, IA

What's nearby

  • Ankeny Dog Park - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Des Moines Area Community College - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Margo Frankel Woods State Park - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Woodland Hills Golf Course - 3 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Iowa State Fairgrounds - 16 min drive - 17.6 km

Getting around

  • Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Hy-Vee Market Grille - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪30 Hop - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Main Street Cafe & Bakery - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does LARGE Mid Century Home - Pool, Hot Tub, Tiki Bar, Bridal Suite, Patio, 4 Acres have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at LARGE Mid Century Home - Pool, Hot Tub, Tiki Bar, Bridal Suite, Patio, 4 Acres?

As of 31 Dec 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at LARGE Mid Century Home - Pool, Hot Tub, Tiki Bar, Bridal Suite, Patio, 4 Acres on 12 Jan 2026 start from AU$899.77, 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.

Is LARGE Mid Century Home - Pool, Hot Tub, Tiki Bar, Bridal Suite, Patio, 4 Acres pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

How much is parking at LARGE Mid Century Home - Pool, Hot Tub, Tiki Bar, Bridal Suite, Patio, 4 Acres?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at LARGE Mid Century Home - Pool, Hot Tub, Tiki Bar, Bridal Suite, Patio, 4 Acres?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at LARGE Mid Century Home - Pool, Hot Tub, Tiki Bar, Bridal Suite, Patio, 4 Acres?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is LARGE Mid Century Home - Pool, Hot Tub, Tiki Bar, Bridal Suite, Patio, 4 Acres located?

This family-friendly Ankeny holiday home is located in a rural location, within 1 mi (2 km) of Ankeny Dog Park, Margo Frankel Woods State Park and Des Moines Area Community College. Woodland Hills Golf Course is 1.6 mi (2.5 km) away.

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LARGE Mid Century Home - Pool, Hot Tub, Tiki Bar, Bridal Suite, Patio, 4 Acres Reviews

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 22 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 22 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 22 reviews

9.8

Cleanliness

10

Location

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kristin A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful, as always!

Third-time visitors - we love Foxcroft!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Megan A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing property

This is the 2nd time my friends and I have stayed at this property and looking forward to booking it again! Everything was fantastic!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place was great for our reunion! So many different spaces to enjoy. We spent most of our time in the pool, screened porch, and the lounge in the basement. Highly recommended!!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ann B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We all LOVED this property! The home was decorated so fun! The layout was great w our variety of ages! We LOVED the pool & yard! We had a fun hike around the property..The screened in porch was perfect ! We all agree we’d like to come again! Thank you so much for all the great details & care you’ve put into your home!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Bridal shower

Nice property, memorable experience for our daughter
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Exactly what I wanted

The stay exceeded my expectations. The house is even more beautiful in person. Everyone had an amazing time. Would absolutely recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachele T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Enjoyable break

Great location, wonderful pool, fun kitschy house. Worked great for our family and needs. Would absolutely book again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Thanksgiving

We had a wonderful Thanksgiving on this unique property!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Skylar V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Incredible Bridal Getaway!

I stayed here with my bridal party for a weekend and had an absolute blast! The owners were so nice, communicative, and helpful throughout the reservation process. The decor and space were so incredible that it felt like a true time capsule vacation. I highly recommend this Vrbo, especially if you're looking for a place to reserve for your bridal shower or bachelorette party.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Scott S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome house

We love the house! Everything was great
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristin A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Just as wonderful the second time around!

Repeat visitors, and with good reason - this house is fantastic and the owners are friendly and helpful! We loved it so much last year, we voted unanimously to return this year, and now we're hoping to be back next year as well. We had a great time! Thank you so much!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jim

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

One of a kind property in area

We really really enjoyed this uniquely styled home. Had a little trouble communicating with the host initially but then eventually got that taken care of and had great communication and was able to arrange early check-in and late checkout for a fee. Home is one of a kind, especially in the area And with a pool and hot tub!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Micaela K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beyond your expectation!

Our stay at the Foxcroft Estate was a delight. From the start of booking to enjoying our stay and the overall hospitality from the hosts, we cannot rave enough. The house is beautiful and clean. While being unique, it is homey and our group would spend days here enjoying the property if we could. Highly recommend staying here whether you are a family, or need a spot for an event, bridal shower, bachelorette party, birthday party, etc. this is the spot!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lea C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

College Gal Reunion

We had the best time in this home. It was perfect for 7 of us coming together. Owners for sure treat the guests like VIP with snacks/wine/fruit. The decor and attention to MCM detail was the superb! We didn’t end up using the hottub which is my biggest regret.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristin A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful!

Beautiful house, lovingly built and lovingly maintained, with interesting decor - we kept noticing new cool things throughout our stay! We were mostly in the pool, but also enjoyed the fire pit and played games in the 1970s lounge. There were only 4 of us, but the house would still feel spacious with 10 - there are areas for larger groups to gather and plenty of space to split up into smaller groups. We would happily stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kris D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A step back in time, so charming!

Such a delightful home. We hated to leave. Each room is so thoughtfully designed. On top of everything it was sparkling clean, cozy bedrooms, fabulous showers, and great pool area, large and well maintained. Quick drive to downtown. 2 min from groceries. Lots of room to either gather as a group or find a quiet little cubby. Loved it!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful family vacation

Listing is very accurate. Lots of fun for a family with small kids. We spent most of our time at the pool. There is a great screened in porch to help contain the littles between pool breaks & enjoy meals. We went to adventure land & the outlet mall which is just a 15 minute drive. All basic kitchen and bath items were available. A few items we set up from our 2 year old. We all tried to shower one night and ran out of warm water quickly so learned to split up:) but really wasn’t a problem. Thank you for the wonderful vacation!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jacquelin V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect for a NYE Game Night

We were absolutely blown away by our experience at Foxcroft. Every inch of the space has been curated with the perfect items. We hosted a couple friends here for a NYE Game Night and multiple times many people threatened to just never leave. The details on the listing are accurate, so I don’t need to provide that info. I’ll instead say, I’ve never felt so naturally welcome in a space. Emily and Brandon have created a home that is also an experience. A place that is comfortable for your family and friends while also providing little bits of wonder. Thank you so much to the folks at Foxcroft for putting something this incredible in the metro!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jana T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Unique Retro Design

The house was uniquely decorated. We all loved the attention to detail.We took advantage of the pool and hot tub and fire pit. There were lots of it's spaces where we could gather to play cards. I also appreciated so many bathrooms throughout the home.Check in was very easy and the location was close to many restaurants.I also appreciated having fans. I like sleeping with a fan and I always appreciate when a rental provides them.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jillian M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024