Title: Central 4BR Home ~Fenced Yard ~ Fire Pit ~ Pet Friendly - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=124081526&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Central 4BR Home \~Fenced Yard \~ Fire Pit \~ Pet Friendly Vacation home in Des Moines with a fitness center and a hot tub ## Photo gallery for Central 4BR Home \~Fenced Yard \~ Fire Pit \~ Pet Friendly ![Exterior - Central 4BR Home ~Fenced Yard ~ Fire Pit ~ Pet Friendly (Des Moines)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/125000000/124090000/124081600/124081526/w2194h1460x0y4-f5de2580.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Central 4BR Home ~Fenced Yard ~ Fire Pit ~ Pet Friendly (Des Moines)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/125000000/124090000/124081600/124081526/c06ad6b4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Central 4BR Home ~Fenced Yard ~ Fire Pit ~ Pet Friendly (Des Moines)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/125000000/124090000/124081600/124081526/w2194h1461x0y3-3f80ea55.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, DVD player, books, stereo - Central 4BR Home ~Fenced Yard ~ Fire Pit ~ Pet Friendly (Des Moines)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/125000000/124090000/124081600/124081526/w2194h1464x0y2-6b09bfd4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Central 4BR Home ~Fenced Yard ~ Fire Pit ~ Pet Friendly (Des Moines)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/125000000/124090000/124081600/124081526/w2192h1458x4y0-871dac22.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Consider a stay at Central 4BR Home \~Fenced Yard \~ Fire Pit \~ Pet Friendly and take advantage of a firepit, a garden, and a playground. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. In addition to laundry facilities and a gym, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with speed of 50+ Mbps. ### Entire home 4 bedrooms3 bathrooms ## Popular amenities - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet friendly - Free WiFi ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Central 4BR Home \~Fenced Yard \~ Fire Pit \~ Pet Friendly Located on a quiet, tree-lined street in one of Des Moines’ most walkable neighborhoods, this centrally located home offers the perfect balance of comfort and convenience for families, friends, and group getaways. You are just minutes from downtown, Drake University, top restaurants, nightlife, coffee shops, and local favorites. A short walk brings you to the historic Waveland Golf Course, the iconic Waveland Café, and La Mie Bakery, making it easy to enjoy the neighborhood like a local. Inside, the home features a warm and inviting living area designed for relaxing and spending time together, complete with smart TVs, games, and comfortable seating. The fully stocked kitchen has everything you need for home-cooked meals, quick breakfasts, or evenings in, while the dining and living spaces flow easily for group stays. The bedrooms are comfortable and thoughtfully set up with ample storage, making the home suitable for both short visits and longer stays. Step outside to enjoy a fully fenced private backyard, perfect for relaxing after a day exploring the city. The patio offers comfortable seating, and the fire pit creates a cozy setting for evenings outdoors. The secure yard makes this home especially well-suited for guests traveling with pets, providing plenty of space to play and unwind. Guests enjoy full, private access to the home and yard with easy self check-in and free parking included. The location is ideal, with downtown just seven minutes away and top restaurants and nightlife within five minutes, all while being tucked into a quiet residential neighborhood. Please note that there is no garage access. Three of the four bedrooms are currently furnished and ready, with the fourth bedroom scheduled to be fully set up by January 9th. The hot tub is scheduled to open on January 20, 2026, weather permitting. If you have any questions or need anything during your stay, please feel free to reach out. Your family and group will be close to everything when you stay at this centrally located Des Moines home. ## Property amenities ### Pool/Spa - Hot tub ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Lobster/crab pot - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Stovetop ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2.5 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Smart TV - Stereo ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - 2 pets total (up to 50 lbs per pet) ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - 2 steps to reach entrance - No elevator - Well-lit path to entrance - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Change of bedsheets (on request) - Change of towels on request - Iron/ironing board - Limited housekeeping ### Location highlights - Near a hospital - Near a zoo ### Things to do - Gym - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Hunting nearby - Swimming nearby - Theme park nearby - Winery tours nearby ### Safety features - No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - Bed sheets changed on request - Garden - Humane treatment of captive wild animals - Local culture and ecosystem education - Recycling - Towels (changed on request) ## Similar properties ![Smart TV, fireplace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/99000000/98260000/98258700/98258602/6e8db8a8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Close to Drake/Downtown - Filled With Amenities, Pet Friendly, Hot Tub, Theater! 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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 This property does not have elevators ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=41.601845,-93.67674&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:sf%7D%7CFrfwzP%3FS%3FU%40S%3FU%40S%3FS%40U%40UBS%40S%40SBUBSBU%40QBSDSBSDUBSDQDSDSDQDSFQDSFQDQFQFSFQHOFQFQHOHOFQHOHOHOHOJMHOJOHMJMJOJMJMJKJMJKJKLKJKLKLIJKLILILKJGLINILGLGLINELELGNELGNCLENELENCNCLCNANCNANCLAN%3FNAN%3FNAN%3FN%3FL%40N%3FN%40N%3FL%40PBL%40NBN%40LBNBNBLDNDNDLDLDNDLFNDLDLHLFNFLHLHLFJJLHLHLJJHLJJJLJJJLJJLHJJLLLHNJLHLJNHNJLHNHNHNHNHPFNHNFPFPHNFPFRFPDPFPFRDPDRDPFRBRDRDPBTBRDRBRBP%40TBRBT%40RBR%40R%40T%40T%3FR%40R%40T%3FT%3FR%3FR%3FT%3FR%3FRATAT%3FRARATARCTARCRCRATCRCRERCRCREPERCRGREPEREPGRGPERGPGPGPIPGPGNINGPINIPILIPILKNINKLINKLILMLKLIJKLMJKJMJKJMLKHMHMJMHKHMHMFMHOHMDMHMFODMFODMDMDODODMBOBOBMBOBO%40MBQ%40M%40O%40O%40O%3FM%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FOAOAMAOAOCOAOCMCOCOCMCOEMEOEMEOEMGMEOGMIMEMIOIMGKIMIMIMKKIMIMMKKMKKKKKKMKKKMKMKMKMIOKMIOKOIMIQIMIQGOIQIOGOGQIQGQGQGQESGQESGQESEQESESEQCSESCSESCSASCUCSCSASAUCSAUAS%3FSAU%3FUAQ%3FU%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=tkq1O6VDptshDu_W9-nP58HxQMg=) Des Moines, IA #### What's nearby - Waveland Municipal Golf Course \- 11 min walk \- 1.0 km - Des Moines Community Playhouse \- 19 min walk \- 1.6 km - Drake University \- 2 min drive \- 2.1 km - Des Moines Art Center \- 4 min drive \- 2.8 km - Casey's Center \- 6 min drive \- 6.0 km #### Getting around - Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 23 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Habanero’s - ‬3 min drive - ‪Hugo’s - ‬3 min drive - ‪Motley School Tavern - ‬17 min walk - ‪La Mie Bakery & Restaurant - ‬2 min drive - ‪Faustinos Taqueria - ‬17 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Central 4BR Home ~Fenced Yard ~ Fire Pit ~ Pet Friendly pet-friendly? ### How much does it cost to stay at Central 4BR Home ~Fenced Yard ~ Fire Pit ~ Pet Friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Central 4BR Home ~Fenced Yard ~ Fire Pit ~ Pet Friendly? ### What time is check-out at Central 4BR Home ~Fenced Yard ~ Fire Pit ~ Pet Friendly? ### Where is Central 4BR Home ~Fenced Yard ~ Fire Pit ~ Pet Friendly located? ## Have a question? 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