Title: Fun, group friendly house close to fair! Sleeps 8 - 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 # Fun, group friendly house close to fair! Sleeps 8 Vacation home in Des Moines with kitchen and patio ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78450000/78444100/78444031/d133b9c5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78450000/78444100/78444031/f90b7b2b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78450000/78444100/78444031/6842d853.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78450000/78444100/78444031/9087094b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78450000/78444100/78444031/19b6dbe6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Located in the heart of a fun-filled neighborhood, this family-friendly home offers a cozy retreat. With its fully stocked kitchen, spacious backyard with playset and hangout area, you'll find ample space to unwind and create lasting memories. The 4 beds and couch provide comfortable sleeping arrangements for families or small groups. 9.0 Wonderful ### Entire home 3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8 ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Pet-friendly - Dryer - Barbecue grill - 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. ### Fun, group friendly house close to fair! Sleeps 8 Family, group & pet friendly-This place was designed with fun in mind! From the twin-size porch swing to the games to the backyard hangout & playset. 2 blocks from the fair, Aldi’s 2 blocks away, easy to find, 3 miles to downtown, fully stocked kitchen, 4 beds & a couch. We personally renovated this for the sole purpose of being an short term rental. Which means we put ALOT of thought into the details and maximizing space as well as opportunities for fun. This is a cute space that we created with families/small groups in mind! Kids are welcome, pets are welcome. We strive to provide you a place that feels homey, cozy, and cool. Guest access The entire house and spacious backyard are yours! Other things to note There is one bedroom (and couch) on the main level. The other 3 beds are downstairs. If this is a problem for you, please don’t book. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - Games - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming cats and dogs only - 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. - No elevator (single-level property) - Smoking not allowed ### Location highlights - In the city center ### 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 - Garden ## Similar properties ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106970000/106963700/106963633/daf5b566.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Charming 3-bedroom house with WiFi and fitness room and hot tub, playground Greater South Side - Hot tub - Kitchen - Pet-friendly - Free WiFi 8.4 Very good 33 reviews CA $173 CA $450 total includes taxes & fees Dec 10 - Dec 11 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-10&endDate=2025-12-11&selected=106963633&PinnedHotelID=106963633&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119460000/119454000/119453954/74af37dd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Western themed 5 bedrooms 2 full baths. 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You are only permitted to have the amount of guest # on your reservation. Unauthorized party$300 Unauthorized parties will be subject to a $300 fee ### Pets Pets allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Welcoming dogs and cats only 2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet) Note from host: Additional pet fee for more than 2 ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings Required prior approval Hosting an event: $75 ### 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 Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 10 Note from host: Required prior approval Hosting an event: $75 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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room 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 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=41.596478,-93.56165&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:ae%7C%7CFhw%60zP%3FS%3FS%3FU%40U%3FS%40S%40U%40U%40SBS%40S%40UBSBSBSBSBSDSBUDQDSBSDSDQFSDQFSFQDQFQFQFSFOHQFQHOFOHQHOHOHOHOHMJOJOHMJMJOHMLMHKLMJKJKJKLKJKLILKLIJILKLGLILGNILGLGLGNELGLENELENENELENCLANENANCLANCNAN%3FNAN%3FLAN%3FN%3FN%40N%3FN%40N%3FL%40NBN%40LBP%40LDN%40LBNDNDLDNDLDNDLFLDNFLFLFLHNFJHLFLJLHLHJJLHLJJJLJJJJJJLJJJLJNJLJLHLJNHNHLHNJNHNHNFPHNFNHPFPFPHPFPFPDPFPDRFPDRDPDRDRDRBRDRBRDR%40RBRBRBRBT%40R%40R%40RBT%3FT%40R%40R%3FT%40T%3FR%3FR%3FT%3FRAT%3FRATAR%3FTCRARATARCRCRCTCRARERCRERCPEREREREPERGPERGREPGPGPINGRGPINGPINGNIPILKPILININKLINKLKLKLKLKJKLKJKJMJKJMLMHKHMJMHMHMHKFOHMHMDMFOHMDMFODMDODMDOBODMBOBMBQBM%40OBO%40M%40O%40O%40O%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FM%3FO%3FOAOAOAOAMCOAOCOCMCOCMEOCOEMEOEMEMGOEMGMIMEOIMIMGMIMIKIMKMIMIKMMKKKKKKKMMIKMMIMKMKMIOKMKOIOIMIQIMIQIOGOIQGOIQGQGQGQGQEQGSGSEQGSEQESCSESEQCSESCSCSCSCUCSASASCUASASAUAS%3FUAS%3FU%3FS%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=Vxzh4vE4Bi_ZXNOz9dWfQl9wR3Q=) Des Moines, IA #### What's nearby - Iowa State Fairgrounds - 16 min walk - 1.4 km - Sky Glider East - 16 min walk - 1.4 km - Grand View Golf Course - 3 min drive - 2.4 km - Casey's Center - 5 min drive - 5.6 km - Adventureland - 10 min drive - 10.2 km #### Getting around - Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 29 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min walk - ‪Jersey Mike's Subs - ‬1 min walk - ‪Burger King - ‬7 min walk - ‪The Depot - ‬13 min walk - ‪The Bud Tent - ‬18 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Fun, group friendly house close to fair! Sleeps 8 pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet. ### How much is parking? > Onsite parking is available at the property. ### What time is check-in at Fun, group friendly house close to fair! Sleeps 8? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Fun, group friendly house close to fair! Sleeps 8? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Fun, group friendly house close to fair! Sleeps 8 located? > Located in Fairground, this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Sky Glider East and Iowa State Fairgrounds. Grand View Golf Course and Sleepy Hollow Sports Park are also within 3 mi (5 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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