[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=2025-10-28&endDate=2025-10-29&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=2025-10-28&endDate=2025-10-29&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 $297 CA $569 total includes taxes & fees Oct 15 - Oct 16 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-15&endDate=2025-10-16&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 Located in Des Moines, this vacation home is in the city center. Jordan Creek Town Center is worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit Iowa State Fairgrounds and Adventureland. Science Center of Iowa and Blank Park Zoo are also worth visiting. [Visit our Des Moines travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Des-Moines.dx601690) [View more Vacation homes in Des Moines](https://www.expedia.ca/Des-Moines-Private-Vacation-Homes.d601690-aaPrivateVacationHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![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. 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. 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