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MidCentury, technicolor Ranch w/yard, w+d, parking
- Ranch home in Des Moines' friendly Beaverdale neighborhood - Steps from grocery store, ice cream shop+dining - Blocks to more dining+shops - Less than 5 minutes from Drake University - Around 10 minutes from downtown, Des Moines, Arts Center, parks - Easy access within 15 minutes to suburbs - 1000+ feet with open living, dining and kitchen, 2 beds, 1 bath, laundry and on-site parking - Outdoor front porch, back patio+fire pit - Perfect for a family or two couples ***Send your special requests!

Historic Home on 4 Acres - Hot Tub, Pool, Tiki Bar
Our 1948 vacation home is on 4 acres & boasts 3 bedrooms, 3 full baths, 2 half baths, Bridal Suite (4th bedroom), 70s TV/Game Room, Tiki Bar, & Children's Playroom. Outside we have a pool (guaranteed to be open 5/26 - 9/5) & hot tub (year round). Located 15min away from Downtown DSM & a mile away from a grocery store/restaurants. Up to 2 dogs allowed for an additional fee. ***Events/photo shoots are allowed with written permission only and will be an added fee. No events larger than 25 total.***

Effortless Landing near Airport!
Welcome to the Effortless Landing! Our super clean and comfy, Boho style retreat. Private keyless entry with off street parking. Enjoy a queen bed, additional pull out queen bed in the couch, great local coffee, & all the amenities like fiber wifi, TV, full kitchen, & laundry. Add that to the wonderful surroundings of the city of Des Moines, in a quiet, centrally located neighborhood. Conveniently located 4 minutes from the Des Moines International Airport, & 7 minutes to Downtown Des Moines!

Drake neighborhood cottage
Great location, close to Drake University (less than 2 miles). Two Master, King bed bedrooms each with newly renovated bathrooms, with beautiful tile showers and smart toilets. This is a cozy home that is perfect for four adults, or a family of four. Newly remodeled kitchen with new refrigerator, gas range and dishwasher. Hardwood floors throughout the home, with tiled kitchen and baths. Conveniently located within a short walk to the Waveland Cafe (300 ft), a favorite breakfast spot.

Peaceful Setting & Modern Style
Escape the hustle and bustle of the city and retreat to your own private oasis with this charming 2 Bedroom Airbnb. The house provides present-day amenities while still honoring the original 1930s character. You’ll enjoy a new and sparkling clean kitchen, complete with all the appliances and utensils you need. The bathroom, laundry, dining room, reading nook and living room have all been beautifully updated as well, ensuring that you'll feel right at home from the moment you arrive.

The Carol Anne-Charming 2bd/2ba Victorian near DT!
This Victorian-era duplex is the perfect mix of Victorian and modern for all the comforts of home. Perfect for quick or extended trips. Location can't be beat: Walking distance to Drake University. Minutes by car to downtown, hospitals, Ingersoll district and proximity to I-235 gets you anywhere in the city. Off street parking/electronic locks make check-in a easy. 2 large bedrooms w/queen beds, 2 bathrooms, kitchen, laundry, closets, and more making it ideal for multiple guests!

•Spacious 4 - bedroom 2 king beds•
Bring the whole family to this great place with lots of room for fun minutes from Adventureland and Prairie Meadows. Located in a quiet neighborhood close to tons of shopping and restaurants. This home is stocked with essential items. Kitchen has a large table with extra chairs and cookware/dinnerware as well as basic cooking needs and condiments. Two living spaces, three full baths 4 bedrooms 2 king 2 queen and double twin daybed Laundry room with washer and dryer. Free parking.

Luxury 4 BR Mid-Century Modern home
Mid-Century Modern home unlike any other! This home was built by an architect who designed it with such quality and appeal that you will be amazed. Inside, an open layout allows a seamless flow where multiple entertainment spaces beckon. A fabulous location means you are only moments away from some of Des Moines’ best attractions. This home sits less than 10 minutes from downtown and close to biking trails, putting you within blocks of the city’s many restaurants, bars and shops.

Newly Remodeled Home with Walk-In Shower
My home is located in a safe and quiet neighborhood of Ankeny with a 16 min. drive to downtown Des Moines and Wells Fargo Arena. The high trestle trail is about 8 blocks away with a nice park 1 block away. The highlight of my home is the newly remodeled bedrooms and bathroom. There are queen beds in each of the bedrooms. The guest bed is brand new. The living room has a 55” LG OLED 4k TV with a PlayStation 5. I have high-speed cable internet with cable through slingTV.

Unique suburban paradise with pond access
****** Please Note: Guests will be asked to leave the property immediately for the following reasons (any unused rental monies will not be refunded): * Must be 25 years of age to rent the property- no exceptions * Exceeding maximum occupancy (12 is the maximum, including visitors) * Disruptive behavior * Bringing any type of pet into the home * Smoking/vaping in or around the home * Any type of drug use * Violating any of the house rules as defined in the rental agreement

The Office, Pet Friendly 2 BD/1 BA-near Downtown!
“The Office" is a 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom Dunder Mifflin themed duplex near downtown Des Moines. It's decorated with inspiration from the TV show, featuring themed decor and iconic quotes. The bedrooms offer comfortable sleeping arrangements, and the living room is a cozy space dedicated to "The Office" ambiance. The duplex has a kitchen, a flat-screen TV, board games, and offers a unique and central location with plenty of free parking for fans and travelers alike.

Woodland Heights hist. district house on the hill.
Beautiful historic duplex house in the heart of woodland heights. Walking distance to downtown and next to Ingersoll avenue which is full of shops, bars, restaurants and more. Our place allows 2 parking spots on site with a side entrance to your upstairs Airbnb. The 800+ sq ft space includes a private kitchen, bathroom, bedroom, living room, and balcony with views of downtown. Picnic table and grassy area below balcony can be used on those nice Iowa days.
Popular amenities for Altoona house rentals
House rentals with a pool

Comfortable and Spacious Five Bedroom Home

Urbandale Oasis

Ankeny Stay | Gym | Game Room | Spa | BBQ | I-35

New Arrival Bright Neat Nascent Neighborly Garage

Sleeps 16/GameRM/Pool/Hot tub/Large backyard/Pets

Summer House DSM

Graceland Acreage w/ Party Barn!

Private Hot-Tub Getaway Near Downtown DSM
Weekly house rentals

Enjoy golf course views with hot tub and fire pit.

Whole House, HotTub, 2 LivingRooms, 3BR, 2BA

Warm and inviting ranch

RARE Mid-Mod Home. Spacious inside-and-out.

Entire Bungalow in Walkable Neighborhood!

Spacious home, fast wifi, quiet neighborhood

5 Min to Adventureland and Casino - Fenced in yard

Maple Street Hideaway
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Pleasant home in Pleasant Hill

Cozy Cute Bungalow

The Norwood

Charlie's Place

The Draper-MCM Spacious Ranch minutes to it all

Modern Comfort in Ankeny

Nice Two Bedroom Home Ankeny, IA

Zen Den Bungalow
When is the best time to visit Altoona?
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| Avg. price | € 85 | € 86 | € 80 | € 89 | € 89 | € 100 | € 108 | € 112 | € 109 | € 77 | € 69 | € 71 |
| Avg. temp | -6°C | -3°C | 4°C | 10°C | 16°C | 21°C | 23°C | 22°C | 18°C | 11°C | 3°C | -3°C |
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Altoona vacation rentals start at € 26 per night before taxes and fees

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Family-friendly vacation rentals
10 properties offer extra space & kid-friendly amenities

Pet-friendly vacation rentals
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Rentals with dedicated workspaces
10 properties have a dedicated workspace

Wi-Fi availability
20 of Altoona vacation rentals include wi-fi access

Popular amenities for guests
Guests love Kitchen, Wifi, and Pool across Altoona rentals

4.9 Average rating
Altoona stays are highly rated by guests—averaging 4.9 out of 5!
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