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Our top choices for Story County cottages

1. Happy Happy Guest House 1bd/1ba in Quiet yet Popular Neighborhood

Beaverdale

Nancy B.

2. Family-friendly Des Moines Retreat w/ Patio!

Drake

3. Altoona Home 11 Mi to Downtown Des Moines

Altoona

4. 4 Mi to Big Creek State Park: Spacious Family Home

Polk City

5. Nature Lovers Retreat By the High Trestle Trail!

Woodward

6. Fire Pit & Amazing Views! 15-acre Colfax Farmhouse

Colfax

7. Endless Fun! Family Home w/ Spacious Yard in Clive

Clive

8. Steamboat Rock Home ~ 3 Mi to Pine Lake State Park

Steamboat Rock

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Top Story County Hotel Reviews

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Des Moines West Clive

10/10 Excellent

"Clean room: Very good complimentary breakfast; Friendly staff; Great location; Comfortable room/slept well; Enjoyed the pool and whirlpool!"

Holiday Inn Downtown - Mercy Area by IHG

8/10 Good

"It was a nice clean room. Comfy bed with 4 fluffy (heavier than they looked) pillows. We had a nice view of town from the 10th floor. The air conditioner worked just fine, and was quiet. We were in room 1008, and the water in the toilet would keep running, but would stop when the handle was lifted a little. We ate dinner at the hotel restaurant, and it was delicious! I thought my room came with the buffet breakfast, and in the morning the ladies in the restaurant told me it did not, but they would give it to me anyway. We stayed two days and got the buffet both mornings. It was one of the best breakfasts I’ve ever had in a hotel. The staff was very nice and always present behind the counter. The issue with the property was that the parking lot was totally closed for resurfacing, and a bit torn up. My group had 2 disabled people (I was one), and it was a long walk from the temporary parking lot across the street from the front of the hotel. I believe the hotel was full because this was state fair opening weekend. It was very hard to find a parking spot, we had to circle 3 times. I don’t think the lot was big enough. Even to drop someone off on either side street was quite a walk for me. Had we known this, we likely would have not stayed there. Very bad timing for such a project. But I liked the hotel very much and the restaurant was excellent."

Sonesta Essential Des Moines

8/10 Good

"The room was decent and great location. The breakfast was fine with multiple options. Our room had no working light over the vanity mirror and sink, and nobody came to clean our room or provide fresh towels after our 1st night. The carpets in the halls and stairways are extremely dirty and the place has a strong indian food odor. Overall it was not a bad place to stay but maybe a little pricey for what you get."

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