[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Fun Backyard ~Close to Downtown~Pet Friendly~4BDRM Vacation home with kitchen, a short walk to Drake University ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111920000/111918600/111918512/2dee8214.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Smart TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111920000/111918600/111918512/278b85fb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111920000/111918600/111918512/15223dd2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111920000/111918600/111918512/94d63814.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111920000/111918600/111918512/d79ec3b1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Close to Drake University, Fun Backyard ~Close to Downtown~Pet Friendly~4BDRM provides amenities like a firepit and an arcade/game room. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi. ### Entire home 4 bedrooms2 bathrooms ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Barbecue grill - Pet-friendly - Parking available - Air conditioning - 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. ### Fun Backyard ~Close to Downtown~Pet Friendly~4BDRM Experience comfort in this spacious 4-bedroom townhome with a fully stocked kitchen and 2 full bathrooms. Located in a quiet, low-density complex with just 3 units, it’s perfect for company retreats, wedding parties, or family gatherings. Situated near Downtown Des Moines, this townhome features upscale finishes and luxury touches throughout. .4mi - Smokey Row .6mi - Drake 1.3mi - Mercy Hospital 1.5mi - Wells Arena 2.2mi - Farmers Market 2.5mi - State Capitol 5mi - DSM Airport 5mi - State Fair ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Car recommended - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Shower - Towels provided ### Entertainment - Games - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Fenced yard - Firepit ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - One pet total (up to 50 lbs per pet) ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Location highlights - In the city center ### Things to do - Arcade/game room ### 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 ### General - Property does not allow children ## Similar properties ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111040000/111032100/111032083/w2731h2048x1y0-148b2542.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### House of Funk - A Cozy & Eclectic Retreat in Des Moines’s Drake Neighborhood Drake - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi 9.8 Exceptional 15 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-29&endDate=2025-10-30&selected=111032083&PinnedHotelID=111032083&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91680000/91677900/91677842/w902h683x61y0-a78711f5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Modern Ranch near Knapp Center, Stadium, Downtown Drake - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi 9.8 Exceptional 15 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-29&endDate=2025-10-30&selected=91677842&PinnedHotelID=91677842&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113530000/113529400/113529384/768bf617.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Spacious 4-bedroom house central to Des Moines near Drake Univ. 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Waveland Park - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 9.6 Exceptional 23 reviews CA $550 CA $893 total includes taxes & fees Oct 26 - Oct 27 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-26&endDate=2025-10-27&selected=98258602&PinnedHotelID=98258602&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM Minimum check-in age: 21 ### Check-out Check-out before 11:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions ### Pets Pets allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees 1 total (up to 50 lbs per pet) Note from host: 45lbs+ or more then 2 animals need host approval. ### Children and extra beds This property does not allow children ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## 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 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 and a first aid kit 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 recommended for transportation to and from this property ### Property is also known as orp5b6c640x ## 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%7C41.59692%2C-93.64535&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=px970GmMQFNvx2smT73SKEe-DcQ=) Des Moines, IA #### What's nearby - Drake University - 6 min walk - 0.6 km - Hoyt Sherman Place - 16 min walk - 1.4 km - Iowa Events Center - 2 min drive - 2.1 km - Casey's Center - 2 min drive - 2.5 km - EMC Expo Center - 2 min drive - 2.5 km #### Getting around - Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 19 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Smokey Row Coffee - ‬6 min walk - ‪Gateway Market & Cafe - ‬14 min walk - ‪Drake Diner - ‬8 min walk - ‪Lzaza Indo-Pak Cuisine - ‬13 min walk - ‪Tacos Degollado - ‬8 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Fun Backyard ~Close to Downtown~Pet Friendly~4BDRM pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows pets (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet. ### What time is check-in at Fun Backyard ~Close to Downtown~Pet Friendly~4BDRM? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Fun Backyard ~Close to Downtown~Pet Friendly~4BDRM? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Fun Backyard ~Close to Downtown~Pet Friendly~4BDRM located? > Located in Drake, this vacation home is within a 15-minute walk of Drake University and The Wallace Centers of Iowa: Wallace House. 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