[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire apartment # Cottage Grove apt 1 private covered porch Apartment with kitchen, a short walk to Drake University ![Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99670000/99664400/99664347/cc5f77b9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99670000/99664400/99664347/4a54dea8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Private kitchen](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99670000/99664400/99664347/1eb9388c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99670000/99664400/99664347/99c5437f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99670000/99664400/99664347/283cc953.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Close to Drake University, Cottage Grove apt 1 private covered porch provides amenities like laundry facilities. Guests can connect to in-room WiFi. 10 Exceptional ### Entire apartment 1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4 ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Washer - Kitchen - Air conditioning ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Cottage Grove apt 1 private covered porch Peaceful retreat and centrally-located place. Private early century covered front porch. Completely remodeled all 4 apartments in this historic house with lots of original character. Hardwood floors New bathroom and kitchen Sofa sleeper in living room for additional guests Close to Drake University and everything in Des Moines Metro. Laundry in basement ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the apartment: WiFi ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Outdoor areas - Porch/lanai ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ## Similar properties ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101270000/101263300/101263289/w4030h3020x0y2-dce3ad5e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Chic 2BR - 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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 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=41.59488,-93.65708&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:a%7B%7B%7CFvkszP%3FU%3FQ%3FU%40U%3FU%40Q%40U%40U%40SBS%40S%40UBSBUBSBQBSDSBUDQDSBSDSDQFSDQFSDQFQFQFSFQFOFQHQHOFQHOHOHOHOHOHOJMHOJMHMLOHMJMJKLMJKJKJKLKJKLKLIJILKLILGLILILGNGLGLGLENGLENELENELENENCLCNCNANCLCNANANAL%3FN%3FNAN%3FN%3FN%40N%3FL%3FN%40N%40N%40NBLBN%40NBNBLBNDLDNDNDLDNDLFLDLFNFLFLFLHLHLFLHLJLHJHLJLJJJJJLJJJJLJLJJJNJLJLHLJNHLHNHNJNHNHNFNHPFNHPFPFPFNHRDPFPFPDRFPDRDPDRDRBRDRDRBRBRBPBRBTBR%40TBR%40R%40R%40T%40T%40P%40T%3FT%40T%3FP%3FT%3FT%3FRAR%3FTATARARATARATCRARCRCTCRCRCRCREPERCREREREPERGPERGPGREPIPGNGPGRINGNIPGNIPILKPILINILKNINKLKJKNKJKLKLKJMJKJKJMJMJKHMHMJMHMHMFMHMFMFOFMFMFMFODMDODODMBODMBOBOBOBM%40OBO%40O%40O%40M%40O%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FMAOAOAOAMCOAOCOCMCOCOEMCOEMEOEMEOGMEMIMGOGMGMIMGMIMIMKKIMIMKKKMKKKKKKKMMKKKMIMMMIMKOIOKMIOIMIQIMIQIOGQIOIOGSGOGQGQGQGSEQGSEQGSEQESCSESEQCSESCSCSCSCUCSASASCUASAUASAS%3FUAU%3FS%3FS%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=7Ne3V4lwufrjm-Z-aRgWC0cMJug=) Des Moines, IA #### What's nearby - Drake University - 3 min walk - 0.3 km - Iowa Events Center - 3 min drive - 3.2 km - Hoyt Sherman Place - 3 min drive - 2.2 km - Casey's Center - 3 min drive - 3.5 km - EMC Expo Center - 3 min drive - 3.5 km #### Getting around - Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 14 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min walk - ‪Drake Diner - ‬11 min walk - ‪Habanero’s - ‬10 min walk - ‪Hugo’s - ‬6 min walk - ‪Cafe Chai - ‬8 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Cottage Grove apt 1 private covered porch pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much does it cost to stay at Cottage Grove apt 1 private covered porch? > As of Oct 13, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Cottage Grove apt 1 private covered porch on Oct 15, 2025 start from CA $210.09, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. [Choose your dates](https://www.expedia.ca/Des-Moines-Hotels-Cottage-Grove-Apt-1-Private-Covered-Porch.h99664347.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices. ### What time is check-in at Cottage Grove apt 1 private covered porch? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Cottage Grove apt 1 private covered porch? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Cottage Grove apt 1 private covered porch located? > Located in Drake, this apartment building is within 1 mi (2 km) of Drake University, Knapp Center, and Des Moines Community Playhouse. The Wallace Centers of Iowa: Wallace House and Hoyt Sherman Place 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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