Title: Historic Oscar Lofquist House Heart of Des Moines - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire apartment # Historic Oscar Lofquist House Heart of Des Moines Apartment with patio, near Drake University ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91680000/91678100/91678014/w1935h1287x428y0-08ab2cad.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![1 bedroom, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91680000/91678100/91678014/cd539787.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining tables](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91680000/91678100/91678014/w505h683x260y0-c3150aae.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91680000/91678100/91678014/w905h683x60y0-94e31996.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91680000/91678100/91678014/w507h683x259y0-df8a6c0b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Experience the charm of Historical Oscar Lofquist House, a restored haven in Des Moines' South of Grand Salisbury neighborhood. Enjoy your morning coffee on the back patio or unwind with Netflix and YouTube on the 55-inch smart TV. 9.4 Exceptional ### Entire apartment 1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 41000 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Washer - Outdoor space - Air conditioning - Free WiFi ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Historic Oscar Lofquist House Heart of Des Moines Unique lower level 1100 sq.f studio/loft with separate entrance in the completely restored Historical House Located in the safe and gorgeous South of Grand Salisbury neighborhood just minutes from Downtown, Art Center, Salisbury House, Des Moines Medical School, Drake University,shops,restaurants, gas,bus,i-235. Short stroll down our street takes you to the Greenwood Ashworth Park with its walking and biking trails. Science Center, Hy-Vee Hall,Iowa Events Center, Iowa State Capitol Building. The space. Separate entrance to the loft/ suite with exposed historical brick, modern full bathroom with heated floors, full equipped kitchen with full size refrigerator. 2 beds with 2 room dividers for privacy per guest wish Wi-Fi, 55 inches smart TV, Netflix, you tube Coffee provided Guest access Guest can use back patio and space outside to have morning cup of coffee Keyless lock. Free parking. Has central air conditioner and central heat with thermostat Other things to note Historical Oscar Lofquist House is located in Des Moines, 2.6 miles from Science Center of Iowa, 2.6 miles from Hy-Vee Hall, as well as 2.6 miles from Iowa Events Center. The apartment is 3.6 miles from Iowa State Capitol Building. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the apartment: Free WiFi ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Free toiletries - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table ### Entertainment - Flat-screen TV ### Outdoor areas - Garden - Patio - Terrace ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### 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 - Garden - Soundproofing - Unit size: 1,000 square feet ## Similar properties ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113250000/113245000/113244990/w1242h1242x723y0-b2228195.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 1-bedroom, 3 Gig-Fiber WiFi, timbered/view setting in WDM near RecPlex/DMU West Des Moines - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi - Air conditioning 8.4 Very good 5 reviews CA $145 CA $249 total includes taxes & fees Nov 9 - Nov 10 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-09&endDate=2025-11-10&selected=113244990&PinnedHotelID=113244990&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Microwave, oven, stovetop, dishwasher](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/119000000/118740000/118739400/118739374/b214c986.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Entire Bungalow with Fenced-In Yard in Trendy Neighborhood, Central Des Moines Des Moines - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly - Air conditioning 10 Exceptional 8 reviews CA $145 CA $234 total includes taxes & fees Nov 9 - Nov 10 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-09&endDate=2025-11-10&selected=118739374&PinnedHotelID=118739374&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106970000/106963700/106963633/daf5b566.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Charming 3-bedroom house with WiFi and fitness room and hot tub, playground Greater South Side - Hot tub - Kitchen - Pet-friendly - Free WiFi 8.4 Very good 32 reviews CA $150 CA $407 total includes taxes & fees Nov 10 - Nov 11 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-10&endDate=2025-11-11&selected=106963633&PinnedHotelID=106963633&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116370000/116361000/116360991/d20b5e6f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Charming 2-bedroom house on a quiet secluded street . 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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=41.58065,-93.67309&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:cby%7CFxovzP%3FU%3FS%3FU%3FS%40U%40S%40S%40U%40SBU%40S%40SBSBUBSBSBSBSDSDQBSDSDSDQFSDQDSFSFQFQFQFOFSFOHQFOHQHOHQHMHQHMHOJOHMJOHMJMJKJMJMJMLKJKJKLKJMLIJILKLILGLKLGLILINELGLGLGNGLENELENELCNCNELCNCNCLANCNANANALAN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FL%40N%40N%40N%40NBL%40NBNBLBNDNBLBNDNDLDNDLFLFLFLFNDLHLHLFLJLFLHLJJHLHJLLJJJJJLJJLJLJLJJJLHLJNJLHNHNHLHPHLHPHNHPFNHPFNFRFNFPFPFPFRDRDPFRDPDRDRBRDPDRBRBRBRBRBTBR%40RBR%40T%40R%40T%40R%40R%40T%3FR%3FT%3FR%3FT%3FR%3FR%3FT%3FTARARATATARARCRATCRCRCRCRCRCRERERCREREREPGREPERGPGPGPGRGNGPGNIRGNINIPININININILINKNKLILKLKLKLKLKLMJKJKJMJKJMHKJMHMHMHMHMHMFMHOFMFMFMDMFODMDODODMDOBOBMDOBO%40MBO%40O%40OBO%3FM%40O%3FO%40O%3FO%3FOAO%3FMAO%3FOCOAOAMCOAOCMEOCOCMEOEMEOEMEOGMEMGMGOGMIMGMIMIMIMIMIKKMIKKMKKKKKMKKMKMKMKMKMIMKMIOKOIMIOIOIOIOIQIOGOISGOGQGOGSGQGQGQESEQGSEQESESCSESESCSCSCSCSCSCSAUASCSASAUAUASAS%3FU%3FU%3FS%3FS&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=wSe-0BbsTy0nlcskUEudvbg-av8=) Des Moines, IA #### What's nearby - Des Moines Art Center - 10 min walk - 0.8 km - Drake University - 3 min drive - 2.4 km - Hoyt Sherman Place - 4 min drive - 3.8 km - Iowa Events Center - 5 min drive - 4.9 km - Casey's Center - 5 min drive - 5.2 km #### Getting around - Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 18 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Palmer's Deli & Market - ‬18 min walk - ‪Caribou Coffee - ‬14 min walk - ‪Bruegger's - ‬7 min walk - ‪Manhattan Deli - ‬8 min walk - ‪La Mie Bakery & Restaurant - ‬15 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Historic Oscar Lofquist House Heart of Des Moines pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much does it cost to stay at Historic Oscar Lofquist House Heart of Des Moines? > As of Nov 8, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Historic Oscar Lofquist House Heart of Des Moines on Nov 19, 2025 start from CA $169.36, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. [Choose your dates](https://www.expedia.ca/Des-Moines-Hotels-Historic-Oscar-Lofquist-House-Heart-Of-Des-Moines.h91678014.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices. ### What time is check-in at Historic Oscar Lofquist House Heart of Des Moines? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Historic Oscar Lofquist House Heart of Des Moines? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Historic Oscar Lofquist House Heart of Des Moines located? > Situated in Des Moines, this apartment building is within a 15-minute walk of Des Moines Art Center, Salisbury House, and Des Moines Community Playhouse. Terrace Hill and Drake University are also within 2 mi (3 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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