Title: Family & Pet-Friendly 2BR Retreat Near Downtown - 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 home # Family & Pet-Friendly 2BR Retreat Near Downtown Family-friendly vacation home in Des Moines ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110120000/110115100/110115051/1f03b269.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel crib](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110120000/110115100/110115051/b5b85212.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, foosball, table tennis](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110120000/110115100/110115051/cd7f517b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110120000/110115100/110115051/3512afa0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110120000/110115100/110115051/bdeef3f6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Centrally located near Downtown Des Moines, this property offers a welcoming retreat. Enjoy easy access to the Iowa State Fair, Science Center and more just minutes away while coming home to plenty of off-street parking as well as a garage and long driveway. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroom788 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Washer - Kitchen - Parking available - Barbecue grill - Pet-friendly ## 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. ### Family & Pet-Friendly 2BR Retreat Near Downtown Welcome to The Kirkwood! Perfect for the State Fair, concerts, or a weekend getaway, The Kirkwood has everything you need — a bright living space, cozy bedrooms, updated kitchen, and a spacious yard with a new deck. Families and pets are welcome, with plenty of room to relax. Enjoy the convenience of a long driveway, plus quick access to downtown Des Moines, Iowa State Fairgrounds, and local attractions. Sleeping Arrangements • Bedroom 1 → Full bed (sleeps 2) • Bedroom 2 → Twin bed (sleeps 1) • Living Room → Full pull-out couch (sleeps 2) • Basement → Twin pull-out couch (sleeps 1; recreational area, no standard bedroom window) We have also turned the basement into a small recreational and work area. This is also where the full size washer and dryer are located. You will have access to the full kitchen to make your delicious meals. The backyard offers plenty of space, though it is not fenced. We kindly ask guests to keep pets on a leash outdoors. We’ve provided a pet waste station in the backyard to make things easy for you. High-speed WiFi is available throughout the home. ## Property amenities ### 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 - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Entertainment - Games - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - One pet total (up to 50 lbs per pet) ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Things to do - Foosball table - Table tennis ### 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) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - At least 80% lighting from LEDs - Garden - Unit size: 788 square feet ## Similar properties ![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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Keep dogs leashed at all times when outside. Please keep noise low from 10 PM – 7 AM out of respect for neighbors. Only registered guests allowed overnight. No visitors without host approval. No parties or events allowed on the property. ### Pets Pets allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Welcoming dogs only 1 total (up to 50 lbs per pet) Note from host: A second pet is allowed for an additional $50 fee ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. 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=41.56816,-93.6292&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:atv%7CFn%7DmzP%3FS%3FS%3FU%3FU%40S%40S%40U%40U%40S%40SBS%40UBSBSBSBSBSBSDSDSBSDSDSDQFSDQDSFQFQDQHQFQFQFOHSFOHOHQHOFOJOHOHMHOJOJMHMJMJMJMJMJKJMLKJKLKJILKJKLILILILILILGLGLINGLELGLGNENELENELENCLCNCNENALCNANANCN%3FL%3FNAN%3FNAN%40N%3FN%40L%3FN%3FNBN%40N%40LBN%40NDLBNBNBLDNDNDLDLDNFLFLDLFNHLFLFLHLHLHLHLHJJLJJHLJJJJJLLJJJLJLJLJLHNJJHNJNHLHNHNHNHNHPFNHNHRFNFPFPFPFPFPDPFRDPFRDPDRDRBRDRDRBRBRBRBRBRBR%40T%40RBR%40R%40T%40T%40R%40R%3FT%3FT%3FR%3FR%3FT%3FR%3FT%3FRATARATARARCTARARCRCTCRCRCRCRERERCPEREREPGRERGPERGPGPGPGNGRGNIPIPGNINIPILIPILINKNILKLINKLKLKJKLKLMJKJKJMLKHMJKHMJMHMHMHMFMHMFOFMFMFMFOFMDMDODODMBODOBMBOBOBM%40OBO%40O%40O%40M%3FO%40O%3FO%40OAO%3FOAM%3FOAOAOAOCMAOCOCOCMCOEMCOEMEOEOEMGMGMGOGMGMGMIMGMIMIMIMKKIMKKIMMKKMKKKKMKMKKKMKMIMKOKMIOIOIMKQGMIQIOIOGQIQGOGSGOIQEQGQGSEQESGSEQESESCQESESCSCSCSCSCUCSASCSAUASASAUASAU%3FS%3FU%3FS%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=aWJhYoU8AhtVfke6SYcV7sSrEgM=) Des Moines, IA #### What's nearby - Principal Park - 3 min drive - 2.4 km - Des Moines Civic Center - 4 min drive - 3.1 km - Iowa Events Center - 4 min drive - 3.5 km - Casey's Center - 4 min drive - 3.5 km - Hoyt Sherman Place - 4 min drive - 3.9 km #### Getting around - Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 15 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Casey's - ‬2 min drive - ‪Confluence Brewing Company - ‬3 min drive - ‪Baratta's - ‬12 min walk - ‪The Angry Goldfish Pub & Eatery - ‬6 min walk - ‪Taco Bell - ‬19 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Family & Pet-Friendly 2BR Retreat Near Downtown pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet. ### How much does it cost to stay at Family & Pet-Friendly 2BR Retreat Near Downtown? > As of Nov 4, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Family & Pet-Friendly 2BR Retreat Near Downtown on Nov 5, 2025 start from CA $126.09, 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-Family-Pet-Friendly-2BR-Retreat-Near-Downtown.h110115051.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices. ### What time is check-in at Family & Pet-Friendly 2BR Retreat Near Downtown? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Family & Pet-Friendly 2BR Retreat Near Downtown? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Family & Pet-Friendly 2BR Retreat Near Downtown located? > This family-friendly Des Moines vacation home is located in Greater South Side, within 2 mi (3 km) of Principal Park, Science Center of Iowa, and Gray’s Lake Park. Water Works Park and 801 Grand 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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