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    Our top choices for Des Moines vacation homes

    1. Near Downtown ~ 2BDR & Fun Backyard ~ Pet Friendly

    A two-story house with a garage, a covered porch, and a small attached shed.

    2. Entire Bungalow with Fenced-In Yard! Sleeps 6 & Pet-Friendly, Central Des Moines

    A modern living space with a kitchen, a blue sofa with a 'welcome' pillow, and a decorative fan.

    3. Studio Suite w/ Jetted Tub | Free Breakfast!

    A breakfast buffet area with a sign indicating free daily breakfast, stainless steel food containers, a coffee machine, and a toaster.

    4. Downtown Skyline Views in Modern Townhome with Rooftop Patios

    A rooftop patio with outdoor furniture, a pergola, and a cityscape view.

    5. Beautiful home minutes from downtown!

    A residential neighborhood with a house featuring a stone foundation, a sloped roof, and a front yard with a tree and a small garden.

    6. The Cow Tipper: Near Everything - SPA - Game Room - Fire Pit & Patio - Sleeps 10

    A hot tub with a purple light, surrounded by outdoor furniture and string lights.

    7. The Iowa Fair House - Games + Walk to Main Gate

    A bedroom with a bed, a ceiling light fixture, a window with blinds, and a door.

    8. The Bulldog Bungalow - 1 bed / 2 bath fully remodeled home near Drake

    A modern kitchen with a brick accent wall, wooden cabinets, a built-in oven, and a coffee machine.

    9. 1-bedroom, 3 Gig-Fiber WiFi, timbered/view setting in WDM near RecPlex/DMU

    A residential house with a well-maintained lawn, a stone pathway, and a variety of trees and shrubs.

    10. Blending Luxury with Historic Elegance Steps from Downtown

    A staircase leading to a living room with a sofa, a table, and a window with curtains.

    11. "The Hay Loft" - Hot Tub - Game Room - Fire Pit - Office - Family FUN

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    12. 3-Bedroom Near Downtown w/ Backyard, Pet friendly!

    A two-story house with a garage, a covered porch, and a small attached shed.

    13. Fun, group friendly house close to fair! Sleeps 8

    A porch with a teal swing seat, a turquoise door, and a 'WELCOME' sign.

    14. Large, modern house with all the comforts of home in a perfect location.

    A modern living room with leather sofas, a grey shag rug, and a kitchen in the background.

    15. 5 bedrooms 2 baths walking distance to State Fair

    A wooden deck with a grill, a table with chairs, and a blue umbrella.

    16. Beautiful 3-bedroom house with AC in adorable Des Moines

    A modern living room with a grey sectional sofa, a small white table, and a large round rug. There are two windows with floral curtains, a wooden door, and a white ceiling.

    17. Close to Drake/Downtown - Filled With Amenities, Pet Friendly, Hot Tub, Theater!

    A living room with a brown leather sofa, a round coffee table, and a ceiling fan.

    18. Huge home 1 Mile from Drake/Downtown Sleeps up to 15 guests

    A living room with a sofa, coffee table, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

    19. Santorini staycation in the heart of Des Moines! w/Hot tub & bonus tiny house

    A room with a mural of a coastal scene, a bed with blue and beige bedding, and a wooden floor.

    20. The Walnut Retreat~Whole house! Hot Tub~Library~

    Full library of over 1,000 books

    Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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    Des Moines and related destinations

    Wander through the striking Pappajohn Sculpture Park before catching a Broadway show at the historic Des Moines Civic Centre. The weekend Downtown Farmers' Market transforms Court Avenue with local foods, while the gold-domed State Capitol offers free tours with spectacular city views.

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    Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton

    A spacious lobby with high ceilings, large windows, and a chandelier.

    Wildwood Lodge

    A building with a sign reading "WILDWOOD LODGE."

    Baymont by Wyndham Des Moines Airport

    A sunroom with a glass ceiling, wicker furniture, and potted plants.

    Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines at Drake University

    An outdoor seating area with yellow chairs and a colorful sofa, a fire pit, and a wooden ceiling with hanging lights.

    Fairfield Inn & Suites Des Moines Altoona

    A hotel with a reflection in a calm body of water, surrounded by open fields.

    Holiday Inn Express & Suites Des Moines Downtown by IHG

    An indoor swimming pool with clear water, a no diving sign, and a pool ladder.

    Holiday Inn Express Des Moines Ankeny by IHG

    A swimming pool with four lounge chairs and a view of trees through large windows.

    Hyatt Place West Des Moines Jordan Creek

    A modern hotel with a glass facade, a covered entrance, and a landscaped area.

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