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Is this Heaven? No It’s Iowa! 4-bedroom home on pond in welcoming Ankeny w/Wifi

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Enjoy cooking and meal preparation in this well-equipped kitchen with stainless steel appliances and ample utensils.
Relax on the deck with a serene view of the water.
Welcome to Mills, where a beautiful planter and entrance hallway await.
Kitchen area with a black countertop, white cabinetry, and a decorative sign.
Relax in style with a large flat-screen TV, cozy fireplace, and comfortable seating.

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathrooms

Popular amenities

  • Fireplace
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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Ankeny, IA
  • Otter Creek Golf Course
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Adventureland
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Des Moines, IA (DSM-Des Moines Intl.)
    ‪30 min drive‬

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About the area

Ankeny

With a stay at this vacation home in Ankeny, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Adventureland and Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino. .This family-friendly vacation home is 14 mi (22.6 km) from Iowa State Fairgrounds and 14.6 mi (23.6 km) from Casey's Center.

What's nearby

  • Otter Creek Golf Course - 4 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Des Moines Area Community College - 10 min drive - 10.4 km
  • Adventureland - 14 min drive - 17.6 km
  • Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino - 14 min drive - 18.0 km
  • Iowa State Fairgrounds - 20 min drive - 25.5 km

Getting around

  • Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Casey's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Slim Chickens - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Fazoli's - ‬5 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.

Is this Heaven? No It’s Iowa! 4-bedroom home on pond in welcoming Ankeny w/Wifi

Located in Ankeny, enjoy what this 4-bedroom house has to offer. This charming property features 3 queen beds and 1 king bed, perfect for a serene and quaint getaway. 3 Westin Heavenly Mattress, 1 Casper Mattress. Pottery Barn Beds and Furniture! Lovesactional and 83 Inch TV in manCave with PS5! With amenities like washer/dryer, WiFi, Blackstone,Traeger, and AC, guests can relax and unwind in this cozy retreat. Beautiful sunsets on Deck with fire pit pub table! I am happy to assist with any questions while you stay at my house!
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a microwave. Conveniences include a coffee/tea maker and a washing machine.
This smoke-free vacation home offers games.

Property manager

Jeff Mills

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Video games

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

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

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

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)

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Please leave any used towels in the laundry room.

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 20
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
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

Is this Heaven? No It’s Iowa! 4-bedroom home on pond in welcoming Ankeny w/Wifi Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 4 out of 4 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 4 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Abby B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Highly recommend!

Host was very communicative, location was excellent, house was clean and comfort for our large group! We would stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Welcoming. Clean. And the owner is helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christie R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic!

Well stocked place. Cooks dream tools available! Very comfortable for 3 couples. Very friendly and flexible owner.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bruce E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Weekend!

Very nice place….We would recommend this home!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025