10/10 Excellent
Rob A.
30 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Fun place to stay close to Drake and Downtown
Rob A.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Entire home
The Love Shack: Spacious Family Getaway, 5 bed/3 bath, 10 Minutes from Downtown
2.0 star property
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1010 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
5 bedrooms3 bathrooms
Popular amenities
- Dryer
- Washer
- Parking available
- Kitchen
- Barbecue grill
- Outdoor space
Explore the area
Windsor Heights, IA
- Merle Hay Mall4 min drive
- Val Air Ballroom5 min drive
- Drake University7 min drive
- Des Moines, IA (DSM-Des Moines Intl.)17 min drive
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About the area
Windsor Heights
With a stay at this vacation home in Windsor Heights, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Drake University and Wells Fargo Arena. .This family-friendly vacation home is 9.3 mi (15 km) from Iowa State Fairgrounds and 14.5 mi (23.4 km) from Adventureland.
What's nearby
- Merle Hay Mall - 4 min drive - 2.4 km
- Val Air Ballroom - 5 min drive - 4.9 km
- Drake University - 7 min drive - 5.2 km
- Living History Farms - 7 min drive - 6.3 km
- Wells Fargo Arena - 10 min drive - 10.8 km
Getting around
- Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 30 min drive
Restaurants
- McDonald's - 4 min drive
- Burger King - 4 min drive
- HyVee Market Grill Express - 3 min drive
- B-Bop's Burgers Fries Cola - 4 min drive
- Casey'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.
The Love Shack: Spacious Family Getaway, 5 bed/3 bath, 10 Minutes from Downtown
Located in the safe, vibrant neighborhood of Windsor Heights, our expansive 5-bedroom, 3-bathroom oasis offers the perfect blend of comfort, convenience, and fun. Whether you're planning a family gathering or group stay, The Love Shack is a true home away from home.
Step into this family-friendly retreat featuring two cozy living rooms, comfortable queen and king beds, and plenty of space to relax. The home is packed with amenities to make your stay seamless, including air conditioning, heating, high-speed WiFi, a washer and dryer, hairdryer, and iron. For ultimate relaxation, unwind in one of our three bathrooms, complete with a jetted bathtub and walk-in shower.
Outdoors, enjoy our BBQ grill under the pergola, perfect for outdoor dining and gathering. The backyard is a haven with native plants and four friendly chickens that provide fresh eggs daily. The lower level offers even more fun with a kitchenette, dartboard, and a costume closet for the perfect photo-op!
Conveniently located just 10 minutes from downtown Des Moines, you can enjoy the best of both worlds—peaceful suburban living with easy access to the city’s top attractions.
We’re always happy to assist with any questions during your stay. Book your stay at The Love Shack for an unforgettable family-friendly getaway!
Step into this family-friendly retreat featuring two cozy living rooms, comfortable queen and king beds, and plenty of space to relax. The home is packed with amenities to make your stay seamless, including air conditioning, heating, high-speed WiFi, a washer and dryer, hairdryer, and iron. For ultimate relaxation, unwind in one of our three bathrooms, complete with a jetted bathtub and walk-in shower.
Outdoors, enjoy our BBQ grill under the pergola, perfect for outdoor dining and gathering. The backyard is a haven with native plants and four friendly chickens that provide fresh eggs daily. The lower level offers even more fun with a kitchenette, dartboard, and a costume closet for the perfect photo-op!
Conveniently located just 10 minutes from downtown Des Moines, you can enjoy the best of both worlds—peaceful suburban living with easy access to the city’s top attractions.
We’re always happy to assist with any questions during your stay. Book your stay at The Love Shack for an unforgettable family-friendly getaway!
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private balcony. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment. The bathroom has a jetted bathtub and a hair dryer.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a water park or take in the view from a garden. This vacation home also features an arcade/game room and barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.
Property manager
Tiffany Junge
Property amenities
Ski
- Cross-country skiing nearby
Internet
- Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
- Car recommended
- Parking on site
Kitchen
- Coffee/tea maker
- Cookware, dishware, and utensils
- Dishwasher
- Hob
- Microwave
- Oven
- Refrigerator
- Spices
- Toaster
Dining
- Dining table
Bedrooms
- 5 bedrooms
- Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
- 3 bathrooms
- Bathtub or shower
- Hair dryer
- Jetted bathtub
- Shower
- Towels provided
Living spaces
- Dining table
Entertainment
- Books
- Games
- Smart TV
Outdoor areas
- Balcony
- Barbecue grill
- Garden
Laundry
- Laundry facilities
- Washing machine
Work spaces
- Desk
- Desk chair
- Office
Comfort
- Air conditioning
- Heating
Pets
- Pet friendly
- Welcoming dogs only
- Up to 23 kg per pet
Suitability/Accessibility
- Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
- Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
- Near a health/beauty spa
- Near a hospital
- Near a zoo
Things to do
- Arcade/game room
- Water park
- Birdwatching nearby
- Fishing nearby
- Golfing nearby
- Hiking nearby
- Hunting nearby
- Ice skating nearby
- Motor boating nearby
- Mountain biking nearby
- Swimming 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
- Unit size: 3,000 square feet
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21
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
Pets
Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
Note from host: Dogs less than 50 lbs per pet
Pet friendly
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, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property
Property is also known as
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The Love Shack: Spacious Family Getaway, 5 bed/3 bath, 10 Minutes from Downtown Reviews
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10/10 Excellent
Aaron C.
16 Mar 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Wedding Central
Great house for our family to stay and gather between weddings events! Easy to get to and had lots of space to hang out.
Aaron C.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025