Title: Family-friendly Des Moines Retreat w/ Patio! - 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 # Family-friendly Des Moines Retreat w/ Patio! Cottage in Des Moines with kitchen ![House (3 Bedrooms) | Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/95000000/94360000/94355400/94355317/d8119100.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![House (3 Bedrooms) | Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/95000000/94360000/94355400/94355317/104727a6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![House (3 Bedrooms) | Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/95000000/94360000/94355400/94355317/df973302.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![House (3 Bedrooms) | Front of property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/95000000/94360000/94355400/94355317/b3a580e7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![House (3 Bedrooms) | Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/95000000/94360000/94355400/94355317/82491783.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Close to Casey's Center, Family-friendly Des Moines Retreat w/ Patio! has plenty to offer. Guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 71496 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Washer - Kitchen - Air conditioning - Parking included - 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. ### Family-friendly Des Moines Retreat w/ Patio! Cottage in Des Moines with kitchen This smoke-free cottage features free self parking and free WiFi in public areas. The cottage provides a kitchen with an oven, a stovetop, a microwave, and a dishwasher. A washing machine, a TV, and a ceiling fan are among the other amenities available to guests. Air-conditioned accommodations at this cottage offer irons/ironing boards and ceiling fans. Accommodations at this 3-star cottage have kitchens with stovetops, microwaves, cookware/dishes/utensils, and dishwashers. Bathrooms include showers. ## Property amenities ### Parking and transportation - Free offsite parking - Free self parking on site ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Stovetop ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 private bathroom - Shower ### Living spaces - Living room ### Entertainment - Games - TV ### Laundry - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Laptop workspace ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Ceiling fan - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### 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) ## Similar properties ![Full-size fridge, microwave, stovetop, dishwasher](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/90000/84500/84463/2f117fac.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Sonesta Simply Suites Des Moines West Des Moines - 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Cottage Family-friendly Des Moines Retreat w/ Patio! Des Moines Family-friendly Des Moines Retreat w/ Patio! Cottage Des Moines ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C41.60203%2C-93.67118&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=3SnYNq2dLlAkoZb1l69PUIjsx7I=) Des Moines, IA #### What's nearby - Drake University - 13 min walk - 1.1 km - Des Moines Community Playhouse - 16 min walk - 1.3 km - Waveland Municipal Golf Course - 17 min walk - 1.5 km - Knapp Center - 2 min drive - 1.8 km - Des Moines Art Center - 4 min drive - 3.1 km #### Getting around - Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 20 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪McDonald's - ‬15 min walk - ‪Habanero’s - ‬13 min walk - ‪Hugo’s - ‬13 min walk - ‪Motley School Tavern - ‬15 min walk - ‪La Mie Bakery & Restaurant - ‬15 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Family-friendly Des Moines Retreat w/ Patio! pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much is parking? > Self parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free. ### What time is check-in at Family-friendly Des Moines Retreat w/ Patio!? > Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 12:00 AM. ### What time is check-out at Family-friendly Des Moines Retreat w/ Patio!? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Family-friendly Des Moines Retreat w/ Patio! located? > Located in Drake, this cottage is within 1 mi (2 km) of Drake University, Des Moines Community Playhouse, and Waveland Municipal Golf Course. Knapp Center and Des Moines Art Center are also within 2 mi (3 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Family-friendly Des Moines Retreat w/ Patio! Reviews 10 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. 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