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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!

Maple Street Hideaway
Large 2-bedroom main level living, fenced backyard, and deck. We are pet friendly with no additional fees (although we do expect guest to pick up after them). 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.

Charming Waterfront Tiny House & Sauna
The true definition of rest & relaxation, this unique tiny house is situated on a three-acre pond suitable for catch and release fishing, kayaking, or stand up paddle boarding. Bring your gear and leave your worries behind. Built with special touches and details including stained glass windows and intricate woodwork, this tiny home boasts warmth throughout. Wake up to bird songs and coffee with the sunrise. After a day of fun, take a soak in the wood-burning sauna and relax by the campfire.

Waukee 2 Bedroom Private Sweet Suite.
Welcome to our comfortable, newly renovated, private guest suite. This quiet Waukee neighborhood living space includes two bedrooms, one full bath, kitchenette, laundry room, dining space and cozy living room area. Off street parking for one vehicle is available. A private entrance is available from the back deck. Your home away from home features a comfortable king size bed and a full size bed. A smart television is available in the living room and an HDTV is available in one bedroom.

Cozy, Private Guest Suite & Backyard Oasis
Enjoy a peaceful stay in our private basement suite. You'll love the tall ceilings, natural light, and watching wildlife in our backyard! Private entrance from the back patio, & off-street parking for 1 car. Includes: 1 bedroom with queen bed, bathroom with shower/tub, full kitchen, living room with futon couch, floor mattress, and pack 'n play. Ask for pet policy before booking. If interested in a blocked date, message me (new job=less weekly availability). 10% discount for educators 🏫❤️.

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.

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.

•5 bedroom 2 full bath stay in Paradise King bed•
Get comfortable and enjoy plenty of extra room. This spacious place offers a fully fenced yard and plenty of parking in the drive way. Main level has a bedroom with Queen bed and a half bath. Upstairs we have a King suite with full bath shower and tub. In addition to that there is 2 more rooms one with Queen bed and the other has a twin full bunk bed. Second full bath with shower tub and laundry. The 5th bed room is in the basement with a twin daybed with trundle.

Stylish & Spacious| Pool| NintendoSwitch| King bed
Welcome to WDSM! Spacious unit with open floor plan, two private bathrooms, & large private patio overlooking green field. Pool, Free Tanning, Gym. Minutes from Jordan Creek Shopping Center, Top Golf, restaurants, Spare time, Dave & Busters! Walmart, Target, Movie Theatre and more! Detached garage included steps away from secured entrance. Quiet neighborhood, walking/biking trails, & dog park located on site. DT DSM 18 min Airport 18 min East Village 18 min

Kim's Kottage on the RRVT, in Minburn, IA.
This home is perfect for the Cycling Enthusiast, a couple, family or small group of friends. This fully furnished cozy 2 bedroom home is sure to please. Located 1 block from the Raccoon River Valley Bike Trail (75 mile paved loop), 15 minutes from I-80 and 30/40 minutes from the State's Capital City of Des Moines, Minburn is the "Small Town with a Big Heart". There are two City Parks, an outdoor historical roller skating rink & 2 Rest/Bars.

West Des Moines Retreat | Gym+Garage| Jordan Creek
📍Note: POOL IS CLOSED! The moment you step into this cozy property, you’ll feel right at home. Located in a peaceful area, the apartment is the perfect retreat after your travels. Tastefully decorated creating warm and inviting atmosphere. Enjoy the cozy living room and curl up with a good book or watch the smart TV. Enjoy the on-site gym, free tanning bed, and seasonal outdoor pool. Plus, there’s a high chair for toddlers! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Suburban Oasis with Hot Tub
Sleeping 12 people, 4 bedrooms, 7 beds, 3.5 bathrooms, this comfortable suburban home offers a new hot tub with Bluetooth speakers, and fenced in yard. Walk out basement includes an air hockey table, day bed, recliners, and separate kitchen area with new mini fridge to relax day to night with the family. Fiber WiFi available and smart TVs in the living areas to enjoy any entertainment. This home is the ideal place to gather.
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Heartland BNB~Hot Tub~Sauna~fire table~2 kings

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Winter Stay by Ingersoll Ave & Drake Univ

This is the best Des Moines has to offer!

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

Huge space between Des Moines and Ames!

Summer House DSM

New! Perfect downtown location!

Grimes Getaway with pool
When is the best time to visit Waukee?
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4.8 Average rating
Waukee stays are highly rated by guests—averaging 4.8 out of 5!
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