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Altoona Home 11 Mi to Downtown Des Moines

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Outdoor dining
Exterior
4 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel cot
Dining

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 13190 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Dryer
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Altoona, IA
  • Place, Altoona Dog Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Adventureland
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Iowa State Fairgrounds
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Airport, Des Moines, IA (DSM-Des Moines Intl.)
    ‪24 min drive‬

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About the area

Altoona

With a stay at this vacation home in Altoona, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Iowa State Fairgrounds and Altoona Dog Park. .This family-friendly vacation home is 11 mi (17.7 km) from Casey's Center and 3.4 mi (5.5 km) from Cinemark Altoona.
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What's nearby

  • Altoona Dog Park - 3 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino - 7 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Adventureland - 7 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Iowa State Fairgrounds - 11 min drive - 12.8 km
  • Casey's Center - 16 min drive - 16.1 km

Getting around

  • Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Casey's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Scooter's Coffee - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬3 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.

Altoona Home 11 Mi to Downtown Des Moines

Whether you’re visiting downtown Des Moines, catching a game at Iowa State, or simply in need of a getaway, this 4-bedroom, 3.5-bathroom vacation rental is the perfect home away from home. Take advantage of its fully equipped kitchen, multiple living spaces, and backyard ideal for barbecuing, dining, and playing outdoors. Make sure to visit the acclaimed Downtown Farmers' Market, try your luck at the Prairie Meadows Casino, and stop by Sleepy Hollow Sports Park for year-round fun!

-- THE PROPERTY --

Family Friendly | Free WiFi | Private Deck

Bedroom 1: King Bed | Bedroom 2: 2 Queen Beds | Bedroom 3: King Bed | Bedroom 4: King Bed | Bonus Room: Queen Sleeper Sofa | Office: Twin Futon | Additional Sleeping: Pack ‘n Play

OUTDOOR LIVING: Charcoal grill, outdoor dining area, yard
INDOOR LIVING: 5 Smart TVs w/ cable, DVD player, movies, board games, books, dining table, desk workspace, fireplace (decorative only)
KITCHEN: Stove/oven, refrigerator, dishwasher, microwave, Keurig coffee maker, toaster, blender, water filter/ice maker, cooking basics, dishware/flatware
GENERAL: Central air conditioning/heating, washer/dryer, linens/towels, iron/board, complimentary toiletries, hair dryers, hangers, trash bags/paper towels, high chair available
FAQ: Stairs required to access, 1 Ring doorbell (facing front entry)
PARKING: Garage (2 vehicles), driveway (2 vehicles), free street parking

-- THE LOCATION --

DOWNTOWN DESTINATIONS (~11 miles): Wells Fargo Arena, Iowa Events Center, Pappajohn Sculpture Park, Farmers’ Market, Principal Park, State Capitol, shops, restaurants, bars & more
AREA ACTIVITIES: Prairie Meadows Casino (2 miles), Outlets of Des Moines (4 miles), Adventureland Park (4 miles), Iowa State Fairgrounds (7 miles), Des Moines Art Center (14 miles), Merle Hay Mall (16 miles), Iowa State University (36 miles)
OPT OUTSIDE: Sleepy Hollow Sports Park (7 miles), MacRae Park (14 miles), Des Moines Water Works Park (16 miles), Walnut Woods State Park (24 miles)
AIRPORT: Des Moines International Airport (19 miles)

-- REST EASY WITH US --

Evolve makes it easy to find and book properties you'll never want to leave. You can relax knowing that our properties will always be ready for you and that we'll answer the phone 24/7. Even better, if anything is off about your stay, we'll make it right. You can count on our homes and our people to make you feel welcome — because we know what vacation means to you.

-- POLICIES --

- No smoking in the house or garage
- No pets allowed
- No events, parties, or large gatherings
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in
- NOTE: This property requires stairs to access
- NOTE: The fireplace is not available for guest use
- NOTE: Your safety matters. This property features a Ring doorbell device with an exterior security camera facing the front outdoor entry. The camera does not look into any interior spaces. The camera actively records video when motion is detected by the device (including devices linked to the camera such as the alarm system’s motion detector) or when the video doorbell button is pressed
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and a stovetop. There's a private patio. Conveniences include a desk and a microwave.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as charcoal grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 3.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Charcoal grill
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Office

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa

Things to do

  • Motor boating 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

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,048 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 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 not allowed

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 and a first aid kit
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

Property is also known as

480633

Reviews

Altoona Home 11 Mi to Downtown Des Moines Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.0/10

Cleanliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 23 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 23 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 23 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 23 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 23 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Marty B.

Liked: Cleanliness
The location of this property was great for anyone wanting to go to Prairie Meadows, the outlet mall, Adventure Land and lots of eating choice. Very clean and the communication with the host was excellent. We loved the house!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Jackie D., Napa

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice property, Jessica the contact person was very responsive when we called about extra towels. I would think the host would see the number of guest and plan accordingly with towels and supplies, as we could have used a few more garbage bags, toilet paper and dishwasher soap. We did have a couple sleep in the basement and it was pretty cold as the upstairs was very warm. Maybe a space heater although I know those are not the safest things to have around.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kyle J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lots of room in a quiet neighborhood.

This was a great place to stay with plenty of comfortable space to relax for our entire group. Being able to use the garage was a nice perk.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

David H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Spacious good looking rooms. Quiet street in a quiet neighborhood.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judith K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Get Away

We spent three nights in this lovely home. Perfect place, close to Adventureland and lots of room.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay. Owner and Jessica (Evolve) were prompt and courteous in resolving a minor issue when we arrived. There is parking for 4 vehicles off street and location was perfect for our needs in Altoona and Des Moines. It was well kept and had plenty linens and towels for our group of 13. The kitchen was adequately supplied to take care of our culinary needs too.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joni S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Drake alumni and relay event

We absolutely loved this property. thank you for helping make this event so special
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Angela J.

Bridal Family stay

The home is just as described. The location is wonderful.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine B.

Liked: Cleanliness

A wonderful location. We had a great time.

Thanks for an enjoyable stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Frietsch F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place for a large family

We recently stayed here for 3 nights with 7 kids. We found it large enough to really spread out and everyone have their own space. The kids especially enjoyed having a king or queen sized bed (almost) entirely to themselves. We didn't even use the "extra" bedding areas-office or living/ front room pull out sofa.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Jeff K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice house for big group

It was good overall. The rooms were clean and everything worked.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Rick K.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Not ready at check in!!

We arrived at 4 pm (check in 3pm) and house was a mess from the previous renters! cleaning crew was short handed and did what they could do to get it ready.. The previous renters left a full pantry of new and used food items along with a full refridgerater! Cleaning person had sent me a text msg that they were running behind but i could not check my phone while i was driving. She did let us in to unload our suitcases and we all went to Dinner when we got back it was much better. Oh and don't think you can park 2 cars in garage unless they are smart cars lots of junk all around garage!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Basil B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay

Was a great spot from the wedding venue we attended. Everything was only a few minutes drive away. House was well cleaned and ready upon arrival and had great communications with our guest contact. Couldn't be more happy about the stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wedding/Family reunion

Very Clean, close to all our needs! Accommodated 4 families!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tracy C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Family Get Away

The property was in a great location, very clean and we were able to have enough space for the entire group. We’ve stayed at several VRBO’s over the years, this property exceeded our expectations. We enjoyed our stay very much and would rent again for sure.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kara S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful stay!

Was a wonderful stay and very clean and tidy. Will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ann S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Best Rental Ever

We have been using VRBO rentals for years. This one was the best we have stayed at. We liked it so much, we will rent it again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Ed S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Graduation 8 attending

Digital entry lock did not work all the time luckily cleaning lady was there she had trouble with lock as well used the garage door keyboard to enter house even that would not always respond Wanted granddaughter ( the graduate) to come for breakfast e mailed VRBO told could not have a party otherwise a monetary fine Called assist line twice emailed once no response back Ice maker would lock up sent video no response Heat off in house basement was 50 degrees one thermostat in order to warm basement living area raised heat to 72 upstairs became very hot we were told several windows upstairs could not be open others could No extra linens could be found Basement bed was not on box spring very low to the floor Kitchen table seats 6 living area could not seat all family without moving chairs frequently No cutting board One trash bag No backyard privacy small deck adequate for 4-5 people
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Roy D. D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Pleasant

Super nice, a little dated.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Constance O.

Liked: Cleanliness

Iowa in March

We loved the property and the place had everything one would need in the kitchen.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lots of space, great location and clean.

Would definitely stay again. The house was clean, spacious and comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023