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.
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
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Exceptional
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Cleanliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Abby B.
29 Jun 2025
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!
Abby B.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Jessica S.
8 Jun 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Welcoming. Clean. And the owner is helpful.
Jessica S.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Christie R.
1 Jun 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic!
Well stocked place. Cooks dream tools available! Very comfortable for 3 couples. Very friendly and flexible owner.