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Condo in Des Moines

4.95 out of 5 average rating, 156 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

Nov. 15 – 22

$176 CAD per night

Guest favourite

Home in Des Moines

4.95 out of 5 average rating, 177 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.

Dec. 7 – 14

$229 CAD per night

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Home in Des Moines

4.9 out of 5 average rating, 196 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.

Jan. 31 – Feb. 7

$197 CAD per night

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Guest suite in Des Moines

4.97 out of 5 average rating, 399 reviews

Cozy, Private Guest Suite & Backyard Oasis

Enjoy a peaceful stay in our private basement suite complete with tall ceilings and natural light. You'll love watching the local wildlife in our amazing backyard!! A private entrance is available from the back patio, and off-street parking for 1 vehicle. Includes: 1 bedroom with queen size bed, bathroom with shower/tub combo, full kitchen, living room with futon couch, floor mattress, and pack 'n play. Only 15 minutes from downtown Des Moines! Please ask for our pet policy before booking.

Sep. 14 – 21

$125 CAD per night

Guest favourite

Home in Des Moines

4.91 out of 5 average rating, 130 reviews

Cheerful 2 bedroom, 3 bed home near Adventureland

You will able to enjoy everything when you stay at this centrally-located small (700 square feet) cottage. A 7 min drive to Adventureland, 11 min drive to the Iowa State Fair Grounds, and 13 min drive to the Iowa Events Center will keep you on your feet with events! Enjoy the entire newly redone 2 bedroom house with free parking, enhanced cleaning, self check in/out, full kitchen with Keurig coffee maker, full washer/dryer, full bathroom, Smart TV, AC/heat, and quality safety features.

Jul. 25 – Aug. 1

$158 CAD per night

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Bungalow in Des Moines

4.97 out of 5 average rating, 354 reviews

Etta’s Place - private 1b/1b - MidCentury Modern

We love our neighborhood and are excited to share it with you! We have partnered with local restaurants, bars, coffee shops, boutiques, & tea shops to offer exclusive discounts to guests of “Etta’s Place.” It’s our hope that this Airbnb allows you to enjoy the wonderful Ingersoll District. Ample restaurants deliver or carry out for Covid-conscious guests. Des Moines is a great place to visit, lots of outdoor activities, amazing food, and unique experiences around every corner!

Aug. 28 – Sep. 4

$136 CAD per night

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Guest suite in Des Moines

4.99 out of 5 average rating, 234 reviews

Executive Guest Suite w/ Laundry

Our luxury studio suite is situated on a quiet, up-scale, cul-de-sac - 5 mins from Airport, 10 mins to downtown. Amenities include private entrance and deck, keyless entry, on-suite 3/4 bath, laundry, exercise room w/ rower, heated tile floors, dedicated heat & A/C controls, soft water, microwave, coffee maker, minifridge/freezer, 1 GBPS High Speed WIFI , 50" Smart TV, Apple TV, Netfilx, Hulu, Disney+, Windows 10 PC, 27" monitor, printer, iron & board, & hair dryer.

Sep. 24 – Oct. 1

$160 CAD per night

Guest favourite

Home in Des Moines

4.95 out of 5 average rating, 323 reviews

Quiet Hideaway Retreat/1 King/2 Queen beds

Lower level suite, 1 bedroom with a king size bed and the 2nd bedroom has a queen bed. Queen sofa sleeper couch in the living room. The four season porch walks out to a patio with firepit and gas grill. Walking distance to Waveland Golf Course & Tennis Courts, Neighborhood Diner Waveland Cafe and La Mie Bakery. Minutes away from Ingersoll Avenue, downtown Des Moines, and Court Avenue. 20 minutes from Adventureland amusement park and Prairie Meadows Casino.

Jan. 1 – 8

$204 CAD per night

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Home in Des Moines

4.94 out of 5 average rating, 105 reviews

The Metal House

Discover a rare piece of history right in the heart of Beaverdale, Des Moines. This modular home is entirely built from steel, and continues to shine over 70 years later. It's been tastefully filled with todays amenities including an updated kitchen, bathroom, laundry, Wifi and color TV! Have fun in the bonus game room with ping pong and and arcade version of Ms Pac-man! Take a stroll to downtown Beaverdale, where you'll find bars, shops and restaurants.

Jul. 20 – 27

$234 CAD per night

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Condo in Downtown Des Moines

4.95 out of 5 average rating, 365 reviews

Spacious&Clean, Parking Included! Prime Location!

-Spacious 1BR Condo in a quiet building -Fantastic Downtown Location! Close proximity to the Civic Center, Wells Fargo Arena & more. Walk everywhere, any season with In-building Skywalk Access. Easy access to 80/35. -High floor with a great view -Parking in a secured, private garage included with your stay. A rare amenity downtown! -Large HDTV's -Ultra High-Speed WIFI -Luxurious King Bed -Complimentary Light Snacks, Bottled Water, Coffee.

Sep. 23 – 30

$196 CAD per night

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Loft in Downtown Des Moines

4.96 out of 5 average rating, 403 reviews

Spacious Loft in Historic Sherman Hill

3 blocks to Hoyt Sherman Theater! This beautiful and spacious loft with private entrance is located a few blocks to Hoyt Sherman Theater, Wells Fargo Arena, The Sculpture Garden, and Iowa Methodist Medical/Blank Children’s Hospital. Easy access to Hoyt Sherman, Wells Fargo arena, Hy-Vee Hall, downtown, Gray's Lake, East Village and Ingersoll Avenue by walking, private vehicle, or ride-sharing.

Oct. 8 – 15

$177 CAD per night

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Home in Dallas Center

4.95 out of 5 average rating, 221 reviews

Maple Street Hideaway

Lrg 2 bed, fenced backyard, and deck. Plenty of parking on property. Small town Iowa, easy access to WDSM/Waukee/Grimes/Johnston/Adel. Less than a 20 min. drive to an abundance of restaurants, shops, and attractions - not including the great places to eat/visit in town. Beautiful, quiet, tree lined street. Google Dallas Center to see all this Quietly Progressive town offers.

Aug. 10 – 17

$145 CAD per night

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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

Principal Park22 locals recommend

Pappajohn Sculpture Park78 locals recommend

Other great vacation rentals in Des Moines

Guest favourite

Home in Des Moines

4.93 out of 5 average rating, 310 reviews

Cozy Home in the Heart of Des Moines

Jan. 16 – 23

$191 CAD per night

Guest favourite

Home in Des Moines

4.99 out of 5 average rating, 140 reviews

Peaceful Setting & Modern Style

Sep. 18 – 25

$176 CAD per night

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Guest suite in Des Moines

4.9 out of 5 average rating, 167 reviews

Comfy & Entertaining, short walk to Fairgrounds

Jun. 24 – Jul. 1

$125 CAD per night

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Bungalow in Des Moines

5.0 out of 5 average rating, 314 reviews

Unique Spanish Bungalow!

Aug. 30 – Sep. 6

$247 CAD per night

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Apartment in Des Moines

4.87 out of 5 average rating, 301 reviews

Newly Renovated Aloha Apt.

Jun. 21 – 28

$116 CAD per night

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Apartment in Des Moines

5.0 out of 5 average rating, 175 reviews

Luxury Hotel Condo in Downtown Des Moines

Jan. 18 – 25

$274 CAD per night

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Tiny homes in Des Moines

4.97 out of 5 average rating, 35 reviews

Rittenhouse Inn

Oct. 24 – 31

$135 CAD per night

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Bungalow in Des Moines

4.98 out of 5 average rating, 52 reviews

“The Treehouse” A-Frame Bungalow on 1.25 acres

Jul. 8 – 15

$245 CAD per night

Quick stats about vacation rentals in Des Moines

Total rentals
710 properties
Rentals with dedicated workspaces
430 properties have a dedicated workspace
Rentals with a pool
20 properties have a pool
Pet-friendly rentals
270 properties allow pets
Family-friendly rentals
370 properties are a good fit for families
Total number of reviews
34K reviews

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