10/10 Excellent
Deirdre R., Marion, IA
2 Dec 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Deirdre R.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Entire home
Downtown Renovated Beauty
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Reviews
1010 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6
Popular amenities
- Kitchen
- Washing machine
- Dryer
- Pet-friendly
- Free Wi-Fi
- Air-conditioning
Explore the area
Des Moines, IA
- Hoyt Sherman PlacePlace, Hoyt Sherman Place5 min walk
- Iowa Events CenterPlace, Iowa Events Center16 min walk
- Drake UniversityPlace, Drake University16 min walk
- Des Moines, IA (DSM-Des Moines Intl.)Airport, Des Moines, IA (DSM-Des Moines Intl.)10 min drive
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About the area
Des Moines
With a stay at this vacation home in Des Moines (Downtown Des Moines), you'll be a 3-minute drive from Casey's Center and 9 minutes from Iowa State Fairgrounds. .This vacation home is 9.9 mi (15.9 km) from Jordan Creek Town Center and 11.9 mi (19.1 km) from Adventureland.
What's nearby
- Hoyt Sherman Place - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
- Iowa Events Center - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
- Drake University - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
- EMC Expo Center - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
- Casey's Center - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
Getting around
- Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 16 min drive
Restaurants
- Northern Vessel - 10 min walk
- Smokey Row Coffee - 5 min walk
- Big Grove Brewery & Taproom - 8 min walk
- Tacos Degollado - 15 min walk
- Caribou Coffee - 12 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.
Downtown Renovated Beauty
Come and enjoy this historic home with stunning modern design in the heart of Sherman Hill! Built in 1880, this renovated gem has 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. It's just a few minutes walk to downtown Des Moines, bars and restaurants.
The designer kitchen is fully equipped for your culinary adventures with plenty of seating inside and out. The whole family can enjoy our fenced in back yard with outdoor tables and play-set.
The space
Each bedroom has a nova foam mattress. Two of the bedrooms have queen beds and the master bedroom with an en suite bathroom has a king.
Two bedrooms are located upstairs. There is one bedroom and one bathroom on the main floor.
The basement is unfinished with a washer and dryer.
Laundry detergent, dish soap, toilet paper, tissues, shampoo, conditioner and body wash are provided.
If you are traveling with small children we can provide a pack‘n play, high chair, children’s cups, dishes and utensils as well as toys.
If you are here in the winter, we are happy to come by and teach you how to use the gas fireplace as the older style can be confusing and we want you to be safe.
Guest access
During your stay you will have the entire house to yourself.
We will give you your own unique passcode for the Nest lock on the back door close to the garage.
You will also have access to one bay of the garage- we do use the other bay, the garage is not attached to the house.
The designer kitchen is fully equipped for your culinary adventures with plenty of seating inside and out. The whole family can enjoy our fenced in back yard with outdoor tables and play-set.
The space
Each bedroom has a nova foam mattress. Two of the bedrooms have queen beds and the master bedroom with an en suite bathroom has a king.
Two bedrooms are located upstairs. There is one bedroom and one bathroom on the main floor.
The basement is unfinished with a washer and dryer.
Laundry detergent, dish soap, toilet paper, tissues, shampoo, conditioner and body wash are provided.
If you are traveling with small children we can provide a pack‘n play, high chair, children’s cups, dishes and utensils as well as toys.
If you are here in the winter, we are happy to come by and teach you how to use the gas fireplace as the older style can be confusing and we want you to be safe.
Guest access
During your stay you will have the entire house to yourself.
We will give you your own unique passcode for the Nest lock on the back door close to the garage.
You will also have access to one bay of the garage- we do use the other bay, the garage is not attached to the house.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills and bike storage.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.
Property amenities
Internet
- Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
- Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
- Onsite parking options include a garage
Kitchen
- Blender
- Coffee grinder
- Coffee/tea maker
- Cookware, dishware, and utensils
- Dishwasher
- Electric kettle
- Hob
- Ice maker
- Microwave
- Oven
- Refrigerator
- Spices
- Toaster
Dining
- Dining table
Bedrooms
- 3 bedrooms
- Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
- 2 bathrooms
- Hair dryer
- Shampoo
- Soap
- Toilet paper
- Towels provided
Living spaces
- Dining table
- Fireplace
- Living room
- Separate dining area
Entertainment
- Books
- Games
- Smart TV
Outdoor areas
- Barbecue grill
- Garden
- Outdoor furniture
- Patio
Laundry
- Laundry facilities
- Washing machine
Comfort
- Air conditioning
- Heating
Pets
- Pet friendly
- One pet 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.
- 2 accessible parking spaces
- Area rugs in public areas
- Handrails in stairways
- Hardwood flooring in public areas
- In-room accessibility
- No lift
- Tile flooring in public areas
- Wheelchair-accessible parking
- Wheelchair-accessible van parking
- Smoke-free property
Things to do
- Bicycle parking
- Bicycle storage
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)
- Fire extinguisher
General
- Bicycle parking
- Bicycle storage
- Garden
- Recycling
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18
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
Pets
Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
1 total pets
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
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
Downtown Renovated Beauty Reviews
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10/10
Cleanliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Darlene P., Clear Lake Shores, TX
19 Aug 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
and the hosts are perfect. 6 Adults and very comfortable. This is our 2nd time to stay here. We didn't being our pup this time. Bonus - if you play piano (which my Hubby does)The location is great and an easy distance to everything. We highly recommend
Darlene P.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
terri k.
31 Jul 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
It was exactly what I needed!!!!will tell my friends..Thank you Mariah
terri k.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Anna H.
13 Jun 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
My family and I had a wonderful stay here! Very accommodating host allowing for earlier check in. The location is in the very charming Sherman Hill neighborhood. The house was spacious, clean, and had all things necessary.
Anna H.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Shea N.
9 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Top tier
Beautiful home with character. Overall it was a great place to rest your head. Very clean and well maintained.
Shea N.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Alicia C.
21 Jul 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent property!
The house is beautiful and clean. It was the perfect location, in a great neighborhood. Loved our stay!
Alicia C.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024