Vacation rentals in Des Moines

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Top-rated vacation rentals in Des Moines

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Guest favourite

Condo in Des Moines

4.95 out of 5 average rating, 154 reviews

Designer Downtown Condo Suite - Splendid View

Your home base right in the heart of it all to explore thriving and growing downtown Des Moines. Highlights: -Projector with 84" screen and Bose sound for cinema experience -Tile shower with rainfall & handheld options -Memory foam king mattress & 1,000 thread count sheets, high-quality pillows. -Coffee (Keurig & Nespresso pods) & Tea station including complementary Starbucks coffee, paired with raw & Stevia sugar and half & half. -Office white stone desk - 100 mbps internet -Free parking

Dec. 5 – 12

$173 CAD per night
Guest favourite

Home in Des Moines

4.95 out of 5 average rating, 175 reviews

Cozy Historic Escape

This comfortable bungalow is stylish with historic charm. The front porch is perfect for morning coffee. The main living space has original hardwood floors and classic brick fireplace with craftsman style built-ins. The house also has fenced in backyard with patio for enjoying temperate days. It is centrally and conveniently located close to Des Moines Playhouse, ~6 minutes from Wells Fargo Arena and Downtown Des Moines, ~13 minutes to Jordan Creek Town Center, and ~15 minutes to DSM Airport.

Jan. 2 – 9

$226 CAD per night
Guest favourite

Home in Des Moines

4.9 out of 5 average rating, 194 reviews

Cozy, Quiet & Spacious Home Minutes from Downtown

You will be close to everything when you stay at this centrally-located home, which is right off I-235 and less than 5 minutes from downtown Des Moines and the Drake neighborhood, 10 minutes to the Fair Grounds, and about 40 minutes to Ames for those traveling north. This home offers one king, one queen, and a queen pull-out along with a very large living & dining area, a coffee station, a fully-stocked beverage fridge, a private outdoor patio, and is in a very quiet, peaceful neighborhood.

Sep. 14 – 21

$194 CAD per night

Popular amenities for Des Moines vacation rentals

Stay near Des Moines's top sights

Iowa State Fairgrounds27 locals recommend
Wells Fargo Arena28 locals recommend
Blank Park Zoo47 locals recommend
Merle Hay Mall7 locals recommend
Pappajohn Sculpture Park78 locals recommend
Iowa Events Center4 locals recommend

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Home in Dallas Center

4.96 out of 5 average rating, 218 reviews

Maple Street Hideaway

Jun. 14 – 21

$188 CAD per night
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Guest suite in Des Moines

4.98 out of 5 average rating, 567 reviews

South of Grand Delight! Greenwood/Ashworth Park

Sep. 29 – Oct. 6

$101 CAD per night
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Home in Des Moines

4.95 out of 5 average rating, 322 reviews

Quiet Hideaway Retreat/1 King/2 Queen beds

Dec. 27 – Jan. 3

$204 CAD per night
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Bungalow in Des Moines

5.0 out of 5 average rating, 312 reviews

Unique Spanish Bungalow!

Jul. 18 – 25

$243 CAD per night
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Home in Des Moines

4.9 out of 5 average rating, 593 reviews

Steps to Drake, Minutes to Downtown w Patio+Yard!

Sep. 16 – 23

$149 CAD per night
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Guest suite in Pleasant Hill

4.9 out of 5 average rating, 130 reviews

Cozy 2 bedroom place with outdoor oasis.

Mar. 5 – 12

$157 CAD per night
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Home in Des Moines

4.84 out of 5 average rating, 238 reviews

Cozy Spa Home Close to Downtown

Apr. 17 – 24

$189 CAD per night
Guest favourite

Farm stay in Dallas Center

4.89 out of 5 average rating, 141 reviews

Cozy Farmhouse Apartment near Des Moines

Sep. 29 – Oct. 6

$99 CAD per night
Guest favourite

Apartment in Des Moines

4.95 out of 5 average rating, 772 reviews

Unique "Little Italy" Apartment

Jul. 1 – 8

$145 CAD per night
Guest favourite

Loft in Des Moines

4.94 out of 5 average rating, 169 reviews

Historic Oscar Lofquist House Heart of Des Moines

Jul. 10 – 17

$221 CAD per night
Guest favourite

Bungalow in Des Moines

4.98 out of 5 average rating, 50 reviews

“The Treehouse” A-Frame Bungalow on 1.25 acres

Jun. 9 – 16

$204 CAD per night
Guest favourite

Home in Des Moines

4.98 out of 5 average rating, 65 reviews

MidCentury, technicolor Ranch w/yard, w+d, parking

Sep. 12 – 19

$198 CAD per night

Quick stats about vacation rentals in Des Moines

Total rentals

740 properties

Rentals with dedicated workspaces

440 properties have a dedicated workspace

Rentals with a pool

20 properties have a pool

Pet-friendly rentals

280 properties allow pets

Family-friendly rentals

370 properties are a good fit for families

Total number of reviews

33K reviews

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