Title: "The Hay Loft" - Hot Tub - Game Room - Fire Pit - Office - Family FUN - 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 # "The Hay Loft" - Hot Tub - Game Room - Fire Pit - Office - Family FUN Family-friendly vacation home with a fitness center and a hot tub ## Photo gallery for "The Hay Loft" - Hot Tub - Game Room - Fire Pit - Office - Family FUN ![Outdoor dining - "The Hay Loft" - Hot Tub - Game Room - Fire Pit - Office - Family FUN (Des Moines)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105720000/105710300/105710269/6ebb755f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - "The Hay Loft" - Hot Tub - Game Room - Fire Pit - Office - Family FUN (Des Moines)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105720000/105710300/105710269/43d12f6c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - "The Hay Loft" - Hot Tub - Game Room - Fire Pit - Office - Family FUN (Des Moines)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105720000/105710300/105710269/da160c88.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - "The Hay Loft" - Hot Tub - Game Room - Fire Pit - Office - Family FUN (Des Moines)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105720000/105710300/105710269/6bf6dc03.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![5 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel crib - "The Hay Loft" - Hot Tub - Game Room - Fire Pit - Office - Family FUN (Des Moines)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105720000/105710300/105710269/d29762c4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies In the heart of Downtown Des Moines, The Hay Loft offers a spacious retreat for your large group. Unwind in the hot tub or cozy up by the fire-pit, and enjoy a fully stocked kitchen with smart TVs in every room. Fiber internet/WiFi keeps you connected while three exterior cameras provide added security. ## Reviews 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 142100 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Washer - Hot tub - Kitchen - Parking available - 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. ### "The Hay Loft" - Hot Tub - Game Room - Fire Pit - Office - Family FUN Centrally located to Downtown Des Moines, sits our fully remodeled, 5 bedroom, 2 bath home that can sleep 14 guests. The Hay Loft offers privacy for your large group, yet it's also close to everything that Des Moines has to offer! Our amenities include: spacious hot tub, fire-pit, grill, office space and a fully stocked kitchen. Fiber internet/WiFi + smart TVs in every room. Just a couple of blocks from Drake College, and within three miles of the Iowa Event Center and Wells Fargo Arena. Our home is equipped with three (3) exterior cameras. This is for security only, we DO NOT monitor gathering spaces. #1: Located at the front deck, facing the door/street. #2: On the N side of the home, facing the street. #3: On the back of the home, facing the driveway. 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 PLEASE NOTE: After requesting your reservation, you will receive a notification to complete our Rental Agreement, confirming the terms and conditions of your stay at The Hay Loft - which you will be able to execute digitally. Kitchen: Cooking utensils, salt/pepper/cooking spray, baking dishes, pots and pans, crock pot, toaster, blender, Keurig and a coffee maker (with coffee packs, teabags, creamer and sweetener to get you started). Dining: Custom table with seating for 12 people (plus additional chairs if needed). Highchair available in the bedroom closet. Living Room/Game Room: There is a large sectional, queen sleeper sofa, and a futon. The room has two, 65in smart Roku TVs and a Nintendo Wii Bedrooms: There are five (5) bedrooms total. Three (3) are upstairs and two (2) downstairs. Two of the rooms have king beds, the others have queens. Every bedroom has a Roku smart TV. Bathrooms: There are two (2) full bathrooms. Each bathroom has a tub/shower. One bathroom is upstairs and one downstairs. Backyard: Large, privacy fenced yard. There is a grill, hot tub, fire pit, carpet ball game, outdoor table, and spacious driveway. Laundry: Washer and dryer are included in your stay. The laundry room is located in the basement. ## Property amenities ### Pool/Spa - Hot tub ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 5 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 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 - Fenced yard - Firepit - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair - Office ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - 5 steps to reach entrance - Gravel flooring in public areas - Handrails in stairways (36 inches high) - No elevator - Smooth flooring in public areas - Thin carpet in public areas - Well-lit path to entrance - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In the city center ### Things to do - Arcade/game room - Gym ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - At least 80% lighting from LEDs - Solar energy - Unit size: 2,100 square feet ## Similar properties ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112180000/112174800/112174800/71b84624.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### • Casa Dean sleeps 20 close to Fairgrounds and Downtown Des Moines • Des Moines - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 9.6 Exceptional 22 reviews CA $397 CA $857 total includes taxes & fees Dec 10 - Dec 11 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-10&endDate=2025-12-11&selected=112174800&PinnedHotelID=112174800&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 ### We should mention This property does not have elevators ## About the area ![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%7C41.60756%2C-93.64904&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=osPaOgt4t1vwFY9Rsl1tcqxDc8g=) Des Moines, IA #### What's nearby - Drake University \- 2 min walk \- 0.2 km - Knapp Center \- 6 min walk \- 0.6 km - Broadlawns Medical Center \- 14 min walk \- 1.2 km - UnityPoint Health - Blank Children's Hospital \- 3 min drive \- 3.2 km - Hoyt Sherman Place \- 4 min drive \- 2.9 km #### Getting around - Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 22 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪McDonald's - ‬15 min walk - ‪Drake Diner - ‬13 min walk - ‪Burger King - ‬13 min walk - ‪Lzaza Indo-Pak Cuisine - ‬6 min walk - ‪Cafe Chai - ‬17 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is "The Hay Loft" - Hot Tub - Game Room - Fire Pit - Office - Family FUN pet-friendly? ### How much does it cost to stay at "The Hay Loft" - Hot Tub - Game Room - Fire Pit - Office - Family FUN ? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at "The Hay Loft" - Hot Tub - Game Room - Fire Pit - Office - Family FUN ? ### What time is check-out at "The Hay Loft" - Hot Tub - Game Room - Fire Pit - Office - Family FUN ? ### Where is "The Hay Loft" - Hot Tub - Game Room - Fire Pit - Office - Family FUN located? ## Have a question? 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