Title: Happy Happy Guest House 1bd/1ba in Quiet yet Popular Neighborhood - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Happy Happy Guest House 1bd/1ba in Quiet yet Popular Neighborhood Cottage in Des Moines with kitchen and patio ## Photo gallery for Happy Happy Guest House 1bd/1ba in Quiet yet Popular Neighborhood ![Smart TV - Happy Happy Guest House 1bd/1ba in Quiet yet Popular Neighborhood (Des Moines)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111560000/111558600/111558505/e1c98d68.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior - Happy Happy Guest House 1bd/1ba in Quiet yet Popular Neighborhood (Des Moines)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111560000/111558600/111558505/4b4f7478.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Happy Happy Guest House 1bd/1ba in Quiet yet Popular Neighborhood (Des Moines)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111560000/111558600/111558505/4ec581b5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets - Happy Happy Guest House 1bd/1ba in Quiet yet Popular Neighborhood (Des Moines)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111560000/111558600/111558505/0e8ad457.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Happy Happy Guest House 1bd/1ba in Quiet yet Popular Neighborhood (Des Moines)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111560000/111558600/111558505/48944478.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Happy Happy Guest House 1bd/1ba in Quiet yet Popular Neighborhood provides amenities like a garden and laundry facilities. Stay connected with in-room WiFi. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 1 bedroom1 bathroom ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Air conditioning - Outdoor Space - Barbecue grill ## 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. ### Happy Happy Guest House 1bd/1ba in Quiet yet Popular Neighborhood Welcome to the Happy Happy Guest House! This charming 1 bd, 1 ba is in the popular, yet quiet, neighborhood of Beaverdale. Ideal for extended stays, this fully furnished space is perfect for traveling professionals, interns, and students. All utilities are included, plus wifi! This newly renovated backyard guest house has comfortable seating, a plush queen bed, a sleep machine, a fully equipped kitchen, and a sparkling clean bathroom with an oversized soaking tub. The backyard is shared with the main house so you should be comfortable with our golden retriever, West, who will surely greet you from time to time. There's plenty of street parking and a private garden walkway which guides you to your backyard cottage. Located just 4-12 minutes to all hospitals, Universities, & downtown Des Moines, and just 5 blocks walking distance to Beaverdale's city center for coffee shops, yoga, grocery, and cute boutiques. It’s your home away from home! Book now to experience comfort, charm, and convenience! ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the cottage: WiFi ### Kitchen - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Stovetop ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Living room ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near a health/beauty spa - Near the marina ### Things to do - Basketball nearby - Birdwatching nearby - Golfing nearby - Ice skating nearby - Swimming nearby ### 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) ### General - Double-glazed windows - Garden - Recycling - Reusable coffee/tea filters ## Similar properties ![Smart TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/109000000/108930000/108923900/108923806/6123ac84.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Midcentury Unit Downtown Des Moines near Wells Fargo Downtown Des Moines - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi 8.8 Excellent 3 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-05&endDate=2026-02-06&selected=108923806&PinnedHotelID=108923806&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/95000000/94710000/94703600/94703511/8a84fda9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Good Vibes 2 Bed Home Centrally Located on Quiet St. Merle Hay - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi 9.8 Exceptional 47 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-05&endDate=2026-02-06&selected=94703511&PinnedHotelID=94703511&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116940000/116932000/116931987/656cc8bb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Sleepover | Vivid Studio + Gym - Des Moines Drake - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi CA $82 CA $241 total includes taxes & fees Jan 29 - Jan 30 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-29&endDate=2026-01-30&selected=116931987&PinnedHotelID=116931987&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![3 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92270000/92260600/92260530/35b4a13f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Spacious Valley Junction Retreat West Des Moines - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet friendly 9.8 Exceptional 30 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-05&endDate=2026-02-06&selected=92260530&PinnedHotelID=92260530&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Smart TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/74000000/73530000/73526900/73526801/dcf7fb2a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Adorable 1 bedroom duplex in quiet neighborhood. 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ## About the area Beaverdale, a neighborhood in Des Moines, is home to this cottage. 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 Living History Farms are also worth visiting. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing, ice skating, and swimming. [Visit our Des Moines travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Des-Moines.dx601690) [View more Cottages in Des Moines](https://www.expedia.ca/Des-Moines-Cottages.d601690-aaCottages.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=41.615788,-93.66559&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:w%7D_%7DF%7C%60uzP%3FU%3FU%3FQ%40U%3FU%40S%40S%40U%40SBU%40S%40SBSBUBSBSBSDSBSDSDQBSDSDSFQDSFQFQDSFQFQFQFQHQFOHOFQHOHQHOHOHMHQJMJMHOJMJMHMLMHKLMJKJMJKLIJMLILKLIJILILILGLINILELILGNGLELENELGNCNELCNCLENANCNALCNANANANAN%3FL%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%40N%40L%40N%40NBL%40PBL%40NDLBNBNDLBNFLDNDLDLFNFLHLDLHNHJFLHLHLHLHJJLHLLJHLJJLJJJLJJJLJLJLJLHNJLHNHNHLJNHNHPFNHPFNHNFPFPHPFPFPDRFPDRFPDPDRDRDRDPBRDRBRDR%40RBRBTBRBR%40R%40T%40RBT%3FR%40R%40T%3FT%40P%3FT%3FT%3FR%3FTAR%3FTARAR%3FTCTARARARCTCRCTCPARERCTERCREPEREREREPGPERGPEPGPGRIPGNGPIPGNINGPINIPKLINILINKNILKLKNKLKLKJKLKJKLMJKHMJMHKLMFMHMJMFKHOHMFMFMFOFMFMDOFMDODMBODODMBOBMBQ%40MBO%40OBM%40O%3FO%40O%40O%3FO%3FO%3FM%3FOAOAO%3FOAOCMAOCOAOCMCOCMEOEOCMEOEMGMEOGMGMGMGOGMIMIMGMKKGMIMMMIKKMIKKKMKKMMIKMMIMKOKMIMKOKMIOIOIMIQIOIQGOIOGQIQGOGQGSGQEQGQGQESGQESESCSEQESCSEUCSCSCQCUCSAUASCSASAUAUAS%3FSAU%3FS%3FU%3FS&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=2vAFYmwLbrKxrAg89WzlPSVLBn4=) Des Moines, IA ### What's nearby - Drake University 13 min walk \- 1.1 km - Broadlawns Medical Center 3 min drive \- 2.5 km - Burns United Methodist Church 3 min drive \- 2.2 km - Knapp Center 4 min drive \- 2.2 km - Casey's Center 7 min drive \- 6.0 km ### Getting around - Des Moines International Airport (DSM) 27 min drive ### Restaurants - Domino's Pizza 20 min walk - Wake Up Iowa Coffee 3 min drive - Motley School Tavern 17 min walk - The Dam Pub 12 min walk - Tommy's Hickman Pub 20 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Happy Happy Guest House 1bd/1ba in Quiet yet Popular Neighborhood pet-friendly? ### Where is Happy Happy Guest House 1bd/1ba in Quiet yet Popular Neighborhood located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Happy Happy Guest House 1bd/1ba in Quiet yet Popular Neighborhood Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 9 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 9.8 Location ### 10 Property conditions & facilities ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Carson K. Apr 6, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great stay in Des Moines Quiet unit in a great location. Hosts were excellent and communicative. Would stay again! ##### Carson K. Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Danika May 21, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication The hosts were welcoming & easy to communicate with. The property was peaceful, we even heard owls in the trees. A magical spot in DSM. Close to parks, great places to eat and a homey feel. Plus their dog was a sweetheart. It was a comfortable spot! Thank you!! ##### Danika Stayed 2 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Elizabeth M. Sep 30, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Perfect size for just the two of us and great location. Very close (10ish minutes) to lots of restaurants/shopping but quiet neighborhood. House was very clean. ##### Elizabeth M. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Vanessa R. Sep 14, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy It was a beautiful and comfortable guest house. The hosts were friendly and welcoming. Would definitely be back. ##### Vanessa R. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Anne S. Jul 30, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Super cute and convenient Place is super cute, furnished with all the necessities, clean comfortable and efficient. Owner is responsive and quick to help. There are 3 fantastic restaurants within 15 min walk. The Flying Mango, featured on Food network Diners, Drive-ins and Dives is also close. We can also recommend Waveland Golf course nearby! Really fun course and hilly as the name suggests. :) ##### Anne S. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Wiliam H. Oct 5, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy The neighborhood is actually really great and everything about the cottage was as advertised. Our only issue with the LOCATION is that it was advertised as a ‘13 minute walk to Drake University”. It definitely is not 13 minutes; closer to 30\. We were hoping to leave our vehicle parked for the weekend, but due to the weather (90s in October!) and the 30 minute walk, we ended up driving both days. Not a huge deal, and overall we really enjoyed our stay. It was perfect for this busy mom and dad visiting their twins at Drake U! ##### Wiliam H. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Amelie V. Aug 16, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Clean and cute! Thanks for the stay! ##### Amelie V. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Megan L. Jul 10, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy ##### Megan L. 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