[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 with kitchen, near Drake University ![Microwave, oven, stovetop, reusable coffee/tea filters](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111560000/111558600/111558505/0d8ebe8d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111560000/111558600/111558505/021e26db.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Microwave, oven, stovetop, reusable coffee/tea filters](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111560000/111558600/111558505/6c8a8dbd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111560000/111558600/111558505/e1c98d68.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/112000000/111560000/111558600/111558505/0e8ad457.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location 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. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 1 bedroom1 bathroom ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Washer - Kitchen - Barbecue grill - Outdoor space - Air conditioning ## 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 ![Microwave, oven, stovetop, dishwasher](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117100000/117099900/117099803/aae4cb90.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Recently Remodeled! 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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 ![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 - Iowa Events Center - 6 min drive - 6.0 km - Hoyt Sherman Place - 6 min drive - 5.0 km - Casey's Center - 7 min drive - 6.3 km - EMC Expo Center - 7 min drive - 6.3 km #### Getting around - Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 27 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪The Dam Pub - ‬12 min walk - ‪Wake Up Iowa Coffee - ‬3 min drive - ‪Flying Mango - ‬18 min walk - ‪Motley School Tavern - ‬17 min walk - ‪Freedom Blend Coffee - ‬2 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Happy Happy Guest House 1bd/1ba in Quiet yet Popular Neighborhood pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### Where is Happy Happy Guest House 1bd/1ba in Quiet yet Popular Neighborhood located? > Located in Beaverdale, this cottage is within 2 mi (3 km) of Drake University, Broadlawns Medical Center, and Knapp Center. Waveland Municipal Golf Course and Des Moines Community Playhouse are also within 3 mi (5 km). ## 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 10 ### 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 7 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Amenities ### 10/10 Property conditions & facilities ### 10/10 Eco-friendliness ### 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 #### 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