Title: The Carol Anne - Charming 2bd - 2ba Victorian Home Near Downtown! - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # The Carol Anne - Charming 2bd - 2ba Victorian Home Near Downtown! Vacation home with kitchen, 6-minute walk to Drake University ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/46000000/45590000/45580900/45580825/29d639b3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/46000000/45590000/45580900/45580825/b1a9cad7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/46000000/45590000/45580900/45580825/w2046h1366x0y0-bea75e37.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/46000000/45590000/45580900/45580825/1214bafa.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/46000000/45590000/45580900/45580825/w2046h1366x0y0-ed5a3507.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Experience the perfect blend of Victorian charm and modern comfort at The Carol Anne. This beautifully restored duplex offers a spacious retreat with two large bedrooms, two bathrooms, a kitchen, laundry facilities, and off-street parking for multiple guests. Its prime location is within walking distance to Drake University. 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4850 sq ft ## Popular amenities - - - Dryer - Parking available - Washer - Kitchen ## 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. ### The Carol Anne - Charming 2bd - 2ba Victorian Home Near Downtown! The Carol Anne. 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! ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Car required - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shower - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Porch/lanai ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - Wheelchair accessibility - Smoking not allowed - Note from host: No smoking or vaping or any substances ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near a hospital - Near a zoo - Near an outlet shopping mall ### Things to do - Water park - Casino nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - Garden - Unit size: 850 square feet ## Similar properties ![Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110940000/110936000/110935908/cdf98b77_edited_4f1d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Bright and Spacious Historic Kingman Blvd 3Bdr #1 Drake - Washer - Dryer - Air conditioning 8.4 Very good 12 reviews CA $164 CA $350 total includes taxes & fees Nov 9 - Nov 10 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-09&endDate=2025-11-10&selected=110935908&PinnedHotelID=110935908&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/98000000/97100000/97095100/97095081/23b92d15.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Waterbury Treasure! 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Exterior cameras capture outside activity only ### Pets Pets not allowed Note from host: Absolutely no pets allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Note from host: Is not set up for children but they are welcome ### Events No events allowed This home is in a neighborhood with families ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted No smoking or vaping or any substances ## Important information ### You need to know Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited Note from host: This home is in a neighborhood with families Long-term renters welcome Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. 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 A car is required for transportation to and from this property ### Property is also known as Vrbo Property Charming Victorian Des Moines Charming Victorian Home Near Downtown Des Moines Charming Victorian Home Near Downtown Private vacation home ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=41.59741,-93.654915&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:%7Bj%7C%7CFd%7ErzP%3FS%3FS%3FU%40U%3FS%40S%40U%40S%40SBU%40S%40UBSBSBSBSBSDSBUDQDSBSDSDQFSDQFSDQFQFQFQFQFQHQFOHQFOHQHOHOHOHOHMJOHOJMJMJOHMJKJKLMJKJMJKLKJKLILKLIJILKLGLILGLINGLGLGLENGLENELENENCLGNCLANENANCLANCN%3FNANAN%3FLAN%3FN%3FN%40N%3FN%40N%40L%3FNBN%40LBN%40NDN%40LBNFNBLDNDLDNDLFLDLFNFLFLHLFLHLFLJLHLHJJLHLJJJLJJLJJJLJJJJJNJLJLHLJNHNHLHNJNHNHNFPHNFPHNFPFPHPFPFPDPFPDRFPDRDPDRDRDRBRDRBRBRBRBRBRBRBT%40R%40T%40RBR%3FT%40R%40R%3FT%40T%3FR%3FR%3FT%3FRAT%3FRATAR%3FTCRARATARCTCPCTCRCRCRCRERCREREREPEREPGRERGPEPGPGPIPGPGPINGPINGNIPILKPINILINKLINKLKLKLKLKJKLKJKJMLKJMJMHKHMJMHMHMHMHMFMHMFODMHMDMFODMDODMDOBODMDO%40OBOBMBO%40OBM%3FO%40O%40O%3FO%40O%3FO%3FMAO%3FOAOAO%3FOCMAOCOCOCMAOEMEOCOEMEOEMEOGMEMGMGOGMIMGMIMIMIKIMKMIMIKKMKKMKKKKMMKKKMIKKOKMKOIMKOIMIOIQIMIQIOGOIQGOIQGQGQGQGQGQEQGSESGQESEQCSESEQCUESCSCSCSCUCQAUASCUASASAUAS%3FUAS%3FU%3FS%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=lU7g-oTqpVV-qTxgoUs4NcvoR_c=) Des Moines, IA #### What's nearby - Drake University - 6 min walk - 0.6 km - Iowa Events Center - 3 min drive - 2.8 km - Hoyt Sherman Place - 3 min drive - 1.8 km - Casey's Center - 3 min drive - 3.2 km - EMC Expo Center - 3 min drive - 3.2 km #### Getting around - Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 17 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Smokey Row Coffee - ‬11 min walk - ‪Drake Diner - ‬6 min walk - ‪Hugo’s - ‬16 min walk - ‪Lucky Horse - ‬9 min walk - ‪Fernando's Mexican Grill - ‬9 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The Carol Anne - Charming 2bd - 2ba Victorian Home Near Downtown! pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at The Carol Anne - Charming 2bd - 2ba Victorian Home Near Downtown!? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at The Carol Anne - Charming 2bd - 2ba Victorian Home Near Downtown!? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is The Carol Anne - Charming 2bd - 2ba Victorian Home Near Downtown! located? > Located in Drake, this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Drake University, Knapp Center, and The Wallace Centers of Iowa: Wallace House. Hoyt Sherman Place and Terrace Hill are also within 2 mi (3 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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