[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # The CORN CRIB: Spa - Game Room - BBQ - Office - DOWNTOWN - Sleeps 14 Family-friendly vacation home in Des Moines with a hot tub ![Outdoor spa tub](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89540000/89538300/89538293/a962abef.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![4 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel crib](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89540000/89538300/89538293/37e1fc59.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, video games, foosball, offices](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89540000/89538300/89538293/24270aa5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89540000/89538300/89538293/a1dd1961.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89540000/89538300/89538293/07d2972e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Experience the warmth and hospitality of The Corn Crib, a fully remodeled 1890's home near Downtown Des Moines. This spacious retreat offers a private backyard oasis with a 6-person spa, BBQ & fire pit, perfect for relaxation. Inside, enjoy the built-in dining area for large groups and explore the finished attic game room with smart TV and Wii system. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 142000 sq ft ## Popular amenities - - - Parking available - Kitchen - Dryer - Washer ## 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. ### The CORN CRIB: Spa - Game Room - BBQ - Office - DOWNTOWN - Sleeps 14 DESCRIPTION: Close to Downtown Des Moines, IA sits this spacious, fully remodeled, 1890's home that can sleep up to 14 guests. Our historic home offers many unique features to make your stay enjoyable. Some of which include: \- Privacy fenced in backyard with a 6 person spa, BBQ & fire pit \- Finished 3rd floor/kid game room \- 3 full bathrooms, 4 bedrooms & a private work space \- Built in, custom dining area to seat a large group \- Fully stocked kitchen \- Private office space We know that you will love your stay at The Corn Crib! THE SPACE: Kitchen: updated with granite counters to allow your inner chef to flow. Basic cooking utensils, salt/pepper/cooking spray, baking dishes, pots and pans, crock pot, toaster, blender, Kureg and a coffee maker (with coffee packs, teabags, creamer and sweetener to get you started). Dining: off of the kitchen you will find a dining room with a built-in table and bench. Space-saver highchair available in the laundry closet, if needed. Living Room: when you walk in the front door, you will be greeted by a cozy welcome area, and the family room with two queen sized pull-out-couches (bedding located in the upstairs bedroom closet) and an overstuffed chair. The living room also offers a 65” flat-screen smart TV to allow you to login to all your favorite streaming services during your stay. Bedrooms: on the second level you will find three bedrooms and a full bathroom. Two of the bedrooms are equipped with queen beds, and the other bedroom has two queen beds in it. All bedrooms have brand new memory foam topped mattresses, dressers, smart TVs, and nightstands with touch smart lamps to easily charge your phone at night. Pack-N-Play available in a bedroom closet if needed. Kid Zone/Game Room: On the third and final floor, which is the finished attic, you will find a smart TV with a Wii system and games, fun seating, game tables, and a full bathroom. The attic is finished with A/C and Heat, but do note due to it being an older home, the temp does not always keep up with the other levels perfectly. Ceilings and doorways are also lower in some areas, so watch your head if you join the kids for some gaming! Bathrooms: Our home offers three full bathrooms. One bathroom is upstairs with the bedrooms, one in the KID ZONE (Attic) and the other is on the main level just off the dining room. Each bathroom is fully stocked with fresh towels, shampoo, conditioner, and body wash. Patio: Off the back of the house you will have full access to a private 6 person hot tub, fully fenced in backyard, jungle gym and a swing for the kids to play, a propane grill and a fire-pit (wood not provided). Office: A quiet office is conveniently located in the 4th bedroom on the main level with a desk and twin trundle beds. Laundry: First floor washer and dryer available with enough detergent to start off your stay. The ironing board and iron are also accessible in the laundry room for your convenience. Parking: Free, off-street parking in the driveway, with enough space to park 3-4 vehicles. The garage will not be accessible. There is additional free parking in the street. THINGS TO NOTE: After requesting your reservation, you will receive a notification to complete our Rental Agreement, confirming the terms and conditions of your stay - which you will be able to execute digitally. Access to the property will not be granted until the Rental Agreement is signed. Although our rental agreement contains our house rules, we ask that you please familiarize yourself with these few important items: \- No pets \- No smoking \- No glitter/confetti \- No dies/soaps/bubble bath/or glass in the hot tub (clear violation of any of these items will result in an additional cleaning fee) All areas of the home are open for guests to use. The dining room closet, basement, and garage however, are restricted for housekeeping supplies and will remain locked during your stay. Our home has three (3) exterior security cameras. One is on the south side facing the side/street, one is on the east side facing the driveway/street, and one is a doorbell camera. Our goal is to keep the house safe, while also respecting your privacy. For your stay, we provide a starter kit for essentials and toiletries: \- Shampoo/conditioner/body wash dispensers in each shower \- First couple days supply of coffee/k cups \- First few loads of dishwasher and clothes washer detergent pods We are conveniently located between Drake and Downtown Des Moines. A 6 minute drive to the Iowa Events Center, Wells Fargo Arena, and all major Hospitals. Also, just a few minutes from the Downtown Farmers Market (Saturday mornings May-October) and the Science Center of Iowa. Additionally, you will find yourself close to all of our annual events, such as: World Food and Music Festival, The Des Moines Art Festival, and of course the Iowa State Fair. Within walking distance of several shops and restaurants, which include: Black Cat Ice Cream and the popular Drake Diner. A quick 15 minute drive to the Des Moines Airport and The Blank Park Zoo GETTING AROUND: TAXI: Uber, Lyft and Taxi service available throughout the Des Moines Metro AIRPORT: The Des Moines International Airport is located less than 15 minutes straight south. BUS: The Des Moines DART bus service has stop points all around the metro. The closest stop is just a few minutes walk, north of the home. BIKE: Des Moines BCycle offers rental bikes all around the great city. Closest pick up/drop off points are within 0.4miles, or an 8 minute walk. It's located at university ave. and 24th street. PARKING: The city has metered parking and garages throughout. Cost ranges from $.25-$1.25 per hour. Meters charge from 9am-9pm M-Sat and are free on Sunday ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach towels ### Pool/Spa - Hot tub ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 3 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Games - Smart TV - Video games ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair - Office ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In the city center - Near a hospital - Near a zoo ### Things to do - Arcade/game room - Foosball table - Cycling nearby - Golfing 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) - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - Garden - Unit size: 2,000 square feet ## Similar properties ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74650000/74642700/74642636/35803c96.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Cow Tipper: Near Everything - SPA - Game Room - Fire Pit & Patio - Sleeps 10 Woodland Heights - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 10 Exceptional 63 reviews CA $168 CA $475 total includes taxes & fees Nov 17 - Nov 18 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-17&endDate=2025-11-18&selected=74642636&PinnedHotelID=74642636&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91740000/91731000/91730930/cfbdd00a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### SO MUCH FUN! 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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 Located in Des Moines, this vacation home is in the city center. 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. Traveling with kids? Consider Science Center of Iowa, or check out an event or a game at Casey's Center. Break out the clubs and hit the links with a golf course nearby, or seek out an adventure with cycling. [Visit our Des Moines travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Des-Moines.dx601690) [View more Vacation homes in Des Moines](https://www.expedia.ca/Des-Moines-Private-Vacation-Homes.d601690-aaPrivateVacationHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C41.59753%2C-93.65373&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=JSsbekNl84K5-ZmSBns1UigMVKs=) Des Moines, IA ### What's nearby - Drake University - 3 min walk - 0.3 km - Iowa Events Center - 2 min drive - 2.8 km - Hoyt Sherman Place - 2 min drive - 1.8 km - Casey's Center - 3 min drive - 3.2 km - EMC Expo Center - 3 min drive - 3.2 km ### Getting around - Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 16 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min walk - ‪Drake Diner - ‬7 min walk - ‪Hugo’s - ‬12 min walk - ‪Cafe Chai - ‬12 min walk - ‪Lucky Horse - ‬8 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The CORN CRIB: Spa - Game Room - BBQ - Office - DOWNTOWN - Sleeps 14 pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much does it cost to stay at The CORN CRIB: Spa - Game Room - BBQ - Office - DOWNTOWN - Sleeps 14? > As of Oct 19, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The CORN CRIB: Spa - Game Room - BBQ - Office - DOWNTOWN - Sleeps 14 on Oct 20, 2025 start from CA $234.06, 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-The-CORN-CRIB-SpaGame-RoomBBQOfficeDOWNTOWN.h89538293.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices. ### What time is check-in at The CORN CRIB: Spa - Game Room - BBQ - Office - DOWNTOWN - Sleeps 14? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at The CORN CRIB: Spa - Game Room - BBQ - Office - DOWNTOWN - Sleeps 14? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is The CORN CRIB: Spa - Game Room - BBQ - Office - DOWNTOWN - Sleeps 14 located? > Located in the center of Des Moines, this family-friendly vacation home is within a 15-minute walk of Drake University and Knapp Center. Water Works Park and John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park are also within 2 mi (3 km). ## Have a question? 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