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# Fun & Charming 1BR Apt near Drake

Apartment in Des Moines with kitchen

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- Overview
- Location
- Amenities
- Policies

Located in the heart of Des Moines, this charming one-bedroom apartment near Drake University offers beautifully restored hardwood floors, a modern kitchen with all essentials and a designated workspace. Enjoy easy off-street parking for one vehicle and savor nearby dining at Louie's Wine Dive or coffee at Friedrich's, both just across the street.

## Reviews

8.0

Very good

### Entire apartment

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 3900 sq ft

## Popular amenities

- Dryer
- Kitchen
- Parking available
- Air conditioning
- Free WiFi

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## About this property

### Entire place

You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

### Fun & Charming 1BR Apt near Drake

Discover comfort and convenience in our one-bedroom apartment right in the heart of Des Moines - off University just blocks from Drake University. This charmer has beautifully restored hardwood floors, a modern kitchen, Roku TV, shared washer/dryer, and workspace provided. Enjoy easy off-street parking. Savor nearby dining at Louie's Wine Dive and coffee at Friedrich's - literally across the street. 10-min drive to Downtown. Coin laundry for your convenience.  
  
We are here 8a.m. - MID 7 days a week to make your stay as comfortable as possible.   
  
Lots of dining and coffee options. Explore the culinary delights at Louie's Wine Dive or savor a cup of joe at Friedrich's coffee shop, both just across the street. Drake Diner is close by. Drake University is just a few blocks away making this a perfect spot visitors. 3 minutes from I-235 - Downtown Des Moines or Jordan Creek shopping center area are less than 10 minutes away.  
  
Shared washer and dryer access in the basement  
Shared entryway/hallway to get to the unit.  
Back door access into unit via smart lock.   
  
1 BR, 1 BA with full size kitchen, designated work area in a large living room.   
Beautifully restored hardwood floors throughout.  
Modern kitchen with all the things.   
  
Parking provided for one vehicle in designated spot in the parking lot.  
  
This gorgeous 4 plex sits in a historic area of central Des Moines. Main level unit, but a few steps to get to the main floor are necessary to navigate.   
  
Additional House Rules:   
  
No Parties   
No Pets   
No Smoking or Vaping inside the home.  
  
Put keys/key fob back in the lock box and scramble the code  
  
Lost Key - $250 Keys Left In Unit - $75 Smoking in Unit - $250 Broken or Missing item (Per Item) - $25 Early Check in 2PM - $50 Late Check Out 12NN - $50   
Missing Parking Pass (if applicable) - $250  
  
Pre-Arrival Requirements We require all guests to complete the following pre-arrival steps: 1\. Read and sign the rental agreement. 2\. Send us a picture of you holding your government-issued of ID. Thank you for your cooperation!

## Property amenities

### Internet

- Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

### Parking and transportation

- Parking on site

### Kitchen

- Coffee/tea maker
- Cookware, dishware, and utensils
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Oven
- Refrigerator
- Stovetop
- Toaster

### Bedrooms

- Bedroom
- Bedsheets provided

### Bathroom

- 1 bathroom
- Hair dryer
- Towels provided

### Entertainment

- Smart TV

### Laundry

- Dryer
- Laundry facilities

### Work spaces

- Desk
- Desk chair
- Office

### Comfort

- Air conditioning
- Heating

### Pets

- No pets allowed

### Suitability/Accessibility

- Smoking not allowed

### 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

- Unit size: 900 square feet

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## Policies

### Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Contactless check-in available

Minimum check-in age: 21 

### Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

### Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

### Rules

No Pets

No Parties

No Smoking or Vaping inside the home.

### Pets

Pets not allowed

### Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

### 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

### Property is also known as

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## About the area

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Des Moines, IA

#### What's nearby

- Drake University \- 11 min walk \- 1.0 km
- Des Moines Community Playhouse \- 13 min walk \- 1.1 km
- Waveland Municipal Golf Course \- 14 min walk \- 1.2 km
- Knapp Center \- 2 min drive \- 2.1 km
- Des Moines Art Center \- 3 min drive \- 2.8 km

#### Getting around

- Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 30 min drive

#### Restaurants

- ‪McDonald's - ‬17 min walk
- ‪Habanero’s - ‬15 min walk
- ‪Hugo’s - ‬11 min walk
- ‪Cafe Chai - ‬16 min walk
- ‪Motley School Tavern - ‬16 min walk

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