Title: Autumn Escape: Spacious Home with Hot Tub - 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 # Autumn Escape: Spacious Home with Hot Tub Vacation home in Des Moines with kitchen and patio ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109630000/109625100/109625088/e7aea3a3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109630000/109625100/109625088/438f4506.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109630000/109625100/109625088/6e3bf998.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109630000/109625100/109625088/59f7f2cc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109630000/109625100/109625088/ea4c79ec.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Escape to Urban Oasis, a resort-style home in the heart of Des Moines. Unwind by the pool or hot tub, enjoy quality time with family and friends in the spacious living room or outdoor covered patio. The fully appointed kitchen is perfect for meal prep, and you're just minutes from downtown attractions like Grays Lake/Waterworks Park and Blank Park Zoo. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathrooms1 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Parking available - Washer - Kitchen - Pool - 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. ### Autumn Escape: Spacious Home with Hot Tub 🏠 Inside Features Main Level: 🏡 Spacious mudroom, half bath, and dining area with seating for 8 🍽️ Fully Equipped Kitchen: Microwave, toaster, crockpot, blender, cookware, basic pantry items ☕ Keurig & coffee pot (starter K-cups and ground coffee provided) 🛋️ Comfortable Living Room with Smart TV in the den 🌐 High-speed Wi-Fi (300 Mbps) throughout the home Second Level: 🚿 Full Bath: Dual sinks, walk-in shower, and soaking tub 🛁 Bathtub Note: The soaking tub is available for relaxation; however, jets are disabled for safety/insurance reasons. 🛏️ Bedroom 1: Queen bed, large Smart TV, closet (sleeps 2) 🛏️ Bedroom 2: Queen bed with twin trundle, built-in cabinets, 32” Smart TV (sleeps 3) 🛏️ Bedroom 3: 2 XL twin beds with 2 twin trundles, 32” TV (sleeps 4) 👚 Full-size washer & dryer 🌴 Outside Features ☀️ Outdoor Covered Patio: Mini-fridge, seating area, and TV 🔥 Outdoor fireplace is decorative only and unavailable due to insurance restrictions 🛁 Hot tub (available year-round) 🏊‍♂️ Seasonal Pool & Outdoor Entertainment Area (open end of May - early September): Large fenced-in pool Tiki Bar & Hut Outdoor gas grill Poolside loungers and seating 🏡 Rainbow Play Set & Treehouse (year-round) 🏸 Spacious yard with yard games 🚗 Parking for up to 4 vehicles (no street parking) 👶 High chair & Pack ‘n Play available 🧺 Linens, towels, pool towels, and starter toiletries provided 🚫 Strict No-Party & Gathering Policy Property for registered guests only. Unauthorized parties = $500 fee + reservation cancellation and additional cleaning/damages. Small gatherings (up to 16 people and 5 vehicles) allowed with prior written host approval + $200 gathering fee. All approved gatherings must end by 9:00 PM and follow quiet hours (10 PM – 8 AM). 🔐 Security & Safety: Security cameras in exterior public areas (driveway, doors, backyard, pool) Smoke and carbon monoxide alarms installed Fire extinguisher and first aid kit available Tampering with security or safety equipment = immediate eviction ⚠️ House Rules: Max overnight guests: 9 Minimum booking age: 25 Booking guest must be present entire stay (no third-party bookings) No pets without prior approval (up to 2 pets allowed for $100 per pet) Undisclosed pets = $500 fee No glassware near the pool (plasticware provided) No diving or running near the pool No smoking, illegal drugs, or firearms on the property Quiet hours: 10 PM – 8 AM Check-out by 11 AM (overstay = full-day rate + $200 cleaning fee) 🌊 Pool & Hot Tub Safety: No lifeguard on duty – swim at your own risk Children must be supervised at all times Pool heat available seasonally (48-hour notice) Spa temperature limit: 101°F No refunds for pool/hot tub unavailability due to weather 🛠️ Liability Disclaimer: Guests assume full responsibility for their own safety when using the pool, hot tub, playground, treehouse, or yard games. The host is not liable for accidents, injuries, or property loss. 🗝️ Keyless Entry: Personalized code provided prior to check-in. 📝 Important Notes: Noise complaints from neighbors may result in city intervention and eviction. No bachelor/bachelorette parties—strictly enforced. No adjusting pool controls without host approval. Guests must vacate by 11 AM unless prior approval is granted. ❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) ⏰ Check-in & Check-out: Check-in after 4 PM, check-out by 11 AM 🔑 How do we get in? Keyless entry system with a unique code 🌐 How is the Wi-Fi? 300 Mbps, reaches the backyard and pool area 📺 TVs? Smart TVs only (no cable), bring your streaming logins 💧 Pool/Hot Tub Heating? Available seasonally with advance notice 📦 Can we ship packages? We don’t recommend it, as we can’t guarantee delivery/security 🐾 Pets? Up to 2 pets allowed for $100 per pet with prior approval 🎵 Outdoor Music? No built-in system; Bluetooth speakers are welcome (quiet hours start at 10 PM) 🔥 BBQ & Fire Pit? Gas BBQ provided; outdoor fireplace not available for guest use 🧹 Daily Cleaning? Departure cleaning included; mid-stay cleans available for an additional fee 🛒 What’s provided? Linens, pool towels, starter toiletries, basic kitchen supplies 👥 Max Guests? 9 overnight guests; gatherings up to 16 people (host approval required) 💰 Refunds? We recommend travel insurance; no refunds for weather-related pool or hot tub issues. 💵 Fee Schedule: Gathering Fee (with approval): $200 Undisclosed Pet Fee: $500 (No Pets / No Exceptions) Unauthorized Party/Guest Overload Fee: $500 Excessive Cleaning/Damages: Assessed as needed Overstay Fee: Full-day rate + $200 cleaning fee ## Property amenities ### Pool/Spa - Pool ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Soap - Toilet paper ### Living spaces - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Firepit - 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 ### 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 ### General - Garden - Property does not allow children - Unit size: 1 square foot ## 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 64 reviews CA $154 CA $458 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 ### Property is also known as 571548 ## About the area Greater South Side, a neighborhood in Des Moines, is home to this vacation home. 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. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Casey's Center or Principal Park. [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%7C41.54076%2C-93.63448&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=7MOqAAkRroMYg8llDKHDNvBej5w=) Des Moines, IA ### What's nearby - Blank Park Zoo - 3 min drive - 2.8 km - Principal Park - 7 min drive - 5.2 km - Iowa Events Center - 8 min drive - 6.2 km - Casey's Center - 8 min drive - 6.2 km - Drake University - 10 min drive - 8.7 km ### Getting around - Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 9 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Caribou Coffee - ‬10 min walk - ‪McDonald's - ‬17 min walk - ‪B-bop's - ‬16 min walk - ‪Panera Bread - ‬14 min walk - ‪Starbucks - ‬15 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Autumn Escape: Spacious Home with Hot Tub have a pool? > Yes, this property has a pool. ### Is Autumn Escape: Spacious Home with Hot Tub pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### Where is Autumn Escape: Spacious Home with Hot Tub located? > Located in Greater South Side, this vacation home is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Air Lanes Bowling Center and within 3 mi (5 km) of Blank Park Zoo and Gray’s Lake Park. Water Works Park and A. H. Blank Golf Course 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 ## Autumn Escape: Spacious Home with Hot Tub 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 2 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Broghan K. Apr 27, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Stay Place was awesome! Spacious for everybody, nice living area for people to visit…excellent patio for when it was nice out to hang out! ##### Broghan K. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jeanne B. Jan 14, 2025 ##### Jeanne B. 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