Is Fun Backyard ~Close to Downtown~Pet Friendly~4BDRM pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

Fun Backyard ~Close to Downtown~Pet Friendly~4BDRM - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025

Q: 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. Knapp Center and Hoyt Sherman Place are also within 1 mi (2 km).

About the area

Located in Drake, a neighborhood in Des Moines, this vacation home is near theme parks. 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. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

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8/10 Good

Lacey M.

Apr 26, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Bach party

Overall, we enjoyed staying here. Lots of bedrooms and very close to downtown. For the amount of bedrooms though, there could have been more towels in the bathrooms.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Tiffany B.

Jul 24, 2021

Liked: Check-in, communication

Girls weekend

We loved how close to the downtown area this was. The location of the property has to grow on us a bit- when you originally drive into the neighborhood it wasn’t what we anticipated - however after realizing we would be safe in the area we quickly adjusted. We did the big, Saturday farmers market and the IA brewery tour which was fun! We also went to raccoon river beach for some relaxing time- this beach was a nice one!

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Feb 3, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Minor hiccup turned in to wonderful stay

We had some confusion with the heating system. But once that was worked out (which was easy) we were pleasantly pleased with the apartment. 4 bdr 2 bath more than enough space for the 3 of us. We would have been hard pressed to find a motel that would even come close. The price was quite fair and would reserve again in the future. Thank you for a pleasant stay. Chuck S.

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

4/10 Poor

Luke Z.

Nov 5, 2024

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Poor maintenance

A lot of things that needed attention. Tv didnt work. Mold in the shower. Broken blinds. Door didnt lock. Entry rug full of hair. Didn't realize it was an upstairs listing.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Mar 23, 2023

Liked: Check-in

Disliked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Would not return

Unfortunately we had to leave early due to a family emergency, but honestly would not have stayed overnight there anyway. Almost every blind had broken pieces, there was dust everywhere, mold in the main shower. It's in a very sketchy part of town and we were shocked when we looked up the criminal activitiy in the area since Dec 2022, something we should have done prior to booking. The person staying in the apartment below was blaring music so loud we couldn't hear each other talk when walking up the steps. None of my family felt safe.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

2/10 Terrible

Cathy L.

Jun 12, 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication

Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Would not recommend

i would definitely not return to this property. it was not clean - dusty, the kitchen drawers were dirty, the coffee pot had not been cleaned, the towels were musty smelling and window blinds broken and window sills in poor state. The description of a fully stocked kitchen is deceiving as there are very few pots and pans (nothing to boil pasta in), limited forks and only one serving bowl. Also the pictures were deceiving as there really is nowhere to sit as the bench in the kitchen has stools that are too high to be used. It was dirty,run down and ill equipped.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Jamie B.

Nov 30, 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location and price

My family really enjoyed our stay. Property was clean upon arrival. The location was perfect in the middle of everything. Neighborhood might not be the best but we had no trouble, walked the dog every night late and was fine. Beds were maybe a bit hard but I like a firm mattress so I slept great. It is an old house so there are some imperfections and that should be expected. Some gaps around the door allowed cold air into the apartment so we turned the heat up. Takes a little bit to get hot water but had plenty for showers. Plenty of parking. It is upstairs but that wasn't an issue for us. My only complaint is the WiFi was intermittent and was slow when we had it. TVs are all WiFi reliant so made it a little difficult to watch at times. Overall for the price we liked it and would stay again. Ordered pizza from Dough and Co. Close by and would highly recommend.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

8/10 Good

Carolyn K.

Oct 9, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy

Drake Parent’s Weekend

This apartment is close to the Drake Campus, which made it convenient for visiting. It’s spacious and great value for a family.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tara D., Ireton, Iowa

Aug 12, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Good Stay

The place was clean and air worked great. A nice place to stay.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Jami M.

Jun 27, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Economical Choice

We were in town for a gymnastics meet and had to go to the Convention Center. Great proximity to downtown, five minutes is all. The overall condition of the unit was good. It is old but has been recently updated. We were there in summer and some of the back rooms got a little warm, but not too bad. The owner communicated with us very well and was friendly.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rochelle J.

May 11, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Weekend Getaway

It was a cute little property! Perfect for the weekend we had planned for downtown Des Moines. The only suggestion I would have is to put a full-length mirror (or any size, really) somewhere in the apartment since there aren't as many bathrooms as bedrooms and getting 8 people ready was a little bit of a struggle. Other than that- it was great for us!

Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Tina S.

May 2, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Nice place

We had a good stay but someone was trying to get in a door that was to this upstairs unit (which was not the main door) in the middle of the night. We didn’t even know there was another way in and my friend that was sleeping in the bedroom next to it was pretty scared. Not sure what the deal was but it was weird.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Lyle W.

Apr 11, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Place was clean and the access was easy. In a quiet neighborhood

Everything was fine could of used a few more pans for cooking.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Vicki H.

Apr 3, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very nice !!

Very good experience. Thank you!!

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Andy P.

Jan 28, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect

Worked great for our group

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2022

6/10 Okay

Timothy D.

Jan 10, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice property, internet was out.

The property was nice and clean, and working with the owner was also very good. Only issue was that due to weather the internet was out and as my family was going to be working a few days while staying there we had to find other accommodations. The owner worked with us and communicated about the status during the transition.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

8/10 Good

Andrea

Jan 5, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Disliked: Amenities, communication

Estaba muy amplio , paratoda mi familiia y muy limpio pero nunca tuvimos internt y los ninos estaban muy aburridos

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

6/10 Okay

Adam U.

Dec 29, 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Disliked: Location

Not horrible but not amazing

Property was clean, owner was very responsive. Heat and air were kind of a pain in the butt because there was the main furnace that we weren’t supposed to adjust and then wall units with remotes. Back of unit was extremely hot but the front was cold. No dishwasher or washer/dryer in unit nor on premises. Bedding and pillows were old. Appliances need updated. There was an wifi outage due to the provider, it was not due to an issue at the property. Had an issue with the door handle but was fixed. Host was very, very nice and responsive to all needs. For the price the property was fine. We probably just wouldn’t choose to stay again because of our preferences. It is a nice little property though. All and all it wasn’t a horrible stay.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

Vern D.

Dec 28, 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Christmas

Property was clean and centrally located in the Des Moines area. Very roomy for the 8 of us who stayed. We would stay again when in the area.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Judy K., Rifle, CO

Oct 5, 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family wedding stay

The property is just as it states. Tobias was very helpful when we had a plumbing issue and it was taken care of immediately. We enjoyed being so close to everything we need to be at. We will be back !

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

6/10 Okay

Bobby Q.

Sep 21, 2021

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Loud tenants

The stay was great until the last night. There was a group downstairs that had a party and was loud and could not sleep.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

6/10 Okay

Krista K.

Aug 10, 2021

Liked: Check-in, communication

Disliked: Cleanliness, location

Lots of space

This property had enough space for all 8 of us. This is an older home and the layout of the unit was interesting. A couple of the bedrooms were very small and one was windowless. The bedroom furniture was in rough shape. The dressers were missing hardware or drawers broken. The mattresses were very uncomfortable. We found 2 of the back doors unlocked upon arrival. The home was decorated tastefully but could use a deep cleaning. We had to rewash the dishes before using because of stains and dirt. We enjoyed our trip to the area but would probably stay at a more updated home in a better part of town next time.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lauren F.

Jul 25, 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Bachelor Weekend

My buddies and I were very pleased with the Air B&B! Great location, easy check-in and check-out process, and overall a very comfortable space! We would definitely recommend this place to others.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

4/10 Poor

Laura M.

Jun 29, 2021

Liked: Location

Disliked: Check-in, listing accuracy

An unmitigated disappointment--checked out after first night!

Amenities not as advertised. Broken bathroom vanity. Broken bedroom dresser. Air Conditioner leaked onto 1/3 of the “L” shaped sofa rendering a large portion of it unusable. Very limited TP, no Kleenex, napkins, ½ roll paper towel, 5 plastic forks. 6 plastic spoons, but lots of plastic knives. (all simple amenities every VRBO I’ve stayed in supplied). No coffee filters, coffee maker didn’t work unless you help the top down, no toaster, no kitchen towels, 2 + 2 ½ rolls of TP for 8-9 people. Not enough bathroom towels for all guests. No clothes hangers, no bed lamps/night stands (none pictured and none brought in after photos taken), two tiny closets (but again no hangers), wall paper peeling off the walls in sheets, dirty sponge in kitchen sink, small toaster they brought next morning set off the smoke alarm (bread barely toasted—I can’t image what using the stove might have done). No coffee table to put drinks so everyone had to put on the floor or hold them, and god forbid you spilled something as no towels to wipe up (and no washer/dryer). Blinds in master bedroom broken so couldn't close. After I complained they did bring things by the next morning, but my husband was so pissed off we left. Air conditioning but be warned you need to leave bedroom doors open (one didn't latch anyway), to get any of the air. Keyless entry was ridiculous--it took us over 20 tries to finally get it, despite instructions to pull door toward you. You had to do the same thing to get it to latch closed. Took just the right amount of push/pull to get it to work. I'd actually typed up four pages of our issues in detail but this link didn't provide enough room for it all. I requested a refund for our rental as we vacated after the first night. I've not heard back from "Luxury Rental Management as of 2:45 pm PST on June 29. I'd requested one the morning we vacated (June 25) after one night of the four we'd rented for, and again this morning.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

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