Title: Near Downtown ~ 2BDR & Fun Backyard ~ Pet Friendly - 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 # Near Downtown ~ 2BDR & Fun Backyard ~ Pet Friendly Vacation home with kitchen, 7-minute walk to Drake University ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111920000/111918000/111917937/ca7afc36.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111920000/111918000/111917937/0e9cf8ac.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, video games, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111920000/111918000/111917937/a1e24345.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111920000/111918000/111917937/b7e7dafd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, video games, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111920000/111918000/111917937/eeb8231a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Close to Drake University, Near Downtown ~ 2BDR & Fun Backyard ~ Pet Friendly provides amenities like a firepit and a garden. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroom ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Barbecue grill - Pet-friendly - Parking available - Outdoor space - Air conditioning ## 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. ### Near Downtown ~ 2BDR & Fun Backyard ~ Pet Friendly Relax in this clean, stylish townhome with 2 bedrooms, a fully stocked kitchen, and a luxurious tiled rain shower. Located in a quiet, low-density complex with just 3 units, it's the perfect escape from crowded hotels. Enjoy upscale finishes and thoughtful touches throughout. Just minutes from Downtown Des Moines and top attractions! • .4mi - Smokey Row • .6mi- Drake • 1.5mi - Wells Fargo Arena • 2.2mi - Farmers Market • 2.5mi - Iowa State Capitol • 5mi - DSM Airport • 5mi - State Fairgrounds ## 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 - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shower - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - Games - Smart TV - Video games ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Fenced yard - Firepit - Garden ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - One pet total (up to 50 lbs per pet) ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### 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 ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110120000/110112700/110112683/1813a3ed.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Remodeled Gem-Blocks from Drake-Sleeps 7! 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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 ### We should mention A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property ### Property is also known as orp5b6c642x ## 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 Near Downtown ~ 2BDR & Fun Backyard ~ Pet Friendly 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 Near Downtown ~ 2BDR & Fun Backyard ~ Pet Friendly? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Near Downtown ~ 2BDR & Fun Backyard ~ Pet Friendly? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Near Downtown ~ 2BDR & Fun Backyard ~ Pet Friendly located? > Located in Drake, this vacation home is within a 15-minute walk of Drake University and The Wallace Centers of Iowa: Wallace House. Hoyt Sherman Place and Knapp Center are also within 1 mi (2 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Near Downtown ~ 2BDR & Fun Backyard ~ Pet Friendly Reviews 10 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location 10 - Excellent 1 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Elvis G. Jun 22, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Des Moines Stay It was well organized and clean. The on site parking was super convenient. Host was very response, which I really appreciated. Would stay here again! ##### Elvis G. 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