[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Waterbury Treasure! Vacation home in Des Moines with kitchen and patio ![Exterior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/98000000/97100000/97095100/97095081/23b92d15.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/98000000/97100000/97095100/97095081/60a3a6dc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/98000000/97100000/97095100/97095081/30018b6a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/98000000/97100000/97095100/97095081/2e014b69.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/98000000/97100000/97095100/97095081/7da4c324.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Centrally located in the Waterbury neighborhood, this comfortable home offers a private shaded deck with a fenced-in backyard. Pet-friendly and perfect for family gatherings, it features 3 bedrooms, a spacious kitchen with essentials, and a sunny family room with seating for 6. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7 ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly - Air conditioning - Outdoor space ## 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. ### Waterbury Treasure! Be close to everything when you stay at this centrally located home. The Waterbury neighborhood is in the center of the Des Moines Metro area- steps from The Willow on Grand, a short drive to Drake University, Valley Junction, Jordan Creek Town Center and Des Moines University. This comfortable home has 3 bedrooms (2 queens 1 full), a private shaded deck with a fenced in back yard. Pet friendly! And a spacious kitchen with all of the essentials. The sunny family room has comfortable seating and a dining area with room for 6. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1.5 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Separate dining area ### Outdoor areas - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - 2 pets total (up to 50 lbs per pet) ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### 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) ## Similar properties ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/41000000/40900000/40896000/40895939/37ab4577.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Charming 4 Bedroom Home With Beautiful Backyard North of Grand - Kitchen - Pet-friendly - Air conditioning 9.4 Exceptional 70 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-28&endDate=2025-10-29&selected=40895939&PinnedHotelID=40895939&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Game room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105420000/105412900/105412855/2bcbd66e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Beautiful home minutes from downtown! 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special requests cannot be guaranteed Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited Long-term renters welcome Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property 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 Waterbury, 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. Science Center of Iowa and Clive Aquatic Center are also worth visiting. [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¢er=41.588238,-93.698975&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:qqz%7CFpq%7BzP%3FS%3FS%3FU%40U%3FS%40S%40U%40U%40QBU%40S%40UBSBSBSBSBSDSBSDSDSBSDSDQFSDQFSFQDQFQFQFQFQHQFOHQFOHQHOHOHOHOHMJOJOHMJMJMHOLKHMLKJKJMJKLKJKLILKLIJILKLGLILGNILGLGLENGLGLENELENENCLGNCLANENANCLANANANANAN%3FLAN%3FN%3FN%40N%3FN%40N%40L%40N%40N%40LBN%40NDN%40LBNFNBLDNDLDNDLFLFNDLFLFLHLFLHLFLJLHLHJJLHLJJJLJJLJJJJJLJJJNJLJLHLJNHNHLHNJNHNHNFPHNFPHPFNFPHPFPFPDPFPDRFPDRDPDRDRDRBRDRBRBRBRBRBRBRBT%40R%40T%40PBT%3FT%40R%40R%3FT%40T%3FR%3FR%3FT%3FRAT%3FRATAR%3FTCRARATARCTCPCTCRCRCRCRERCREREPEREREPGRERGPEPGPGPIPGPGNIPGPINGNIPILKPILININKLINKLKLKLKJKLKLKJKJMLKJMJMHKHMJMHMHMHMHMFMHMFMDOFMFMFODMDODMDOBODMDO%40OBOBMBO%40O%40M%40O%40O%40O%3FO%40O%3FO%3FMAO%3FOAOAOAOAMAOCOCOCMAOEMEOCOEMEOEMEMGOGMGMEMGOIMGMIMIMIKIMKMIMIKKMKKMKKKKMMIMMKIMKMKMIOKMKOIOIMIQIMIQIOGOIQGOIQGQGQGQGQEQGQGSESGQESESCQESESCSESCSCSCSCUCQAUASCUASASAUAS%3FUAS%3FU%3FS%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=DvNeeuUAfszjAQtr0VxySv4zNBU=) Des Moines, IA ### What's nearby - Val Air Ballroom - 8 min walk - 0.7 km - Des Moines Art Center - 2 min drive - 1.8 km - Drake University - 5 min drive - 4.9 km - Iowa Events Center - 7 min drive - 7.7 km - Casey's Center - 7 min drive - 8.0 km ### Getting around - Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 15 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Casey's General Store - ‬7 min walk - ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min walk - ‪Wendy's - ‬9 min walk - ‪Smokey Row - ‬9 min walk - ‪Either/Or - ‬5 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Waterbury Treasure! pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet. ### What time is check-in at Waterbury Treasure!? > Check-in begins at 3:30 PM. ### What time is check-out at Waterbury Treasure!? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Waterbury Treasure! located? > Located in Waterbury, this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Val Air Ballroom, Valley Junction, and Des Moines Art Center. Water Works Park and Des Moines Community Playhouse are also within 2 mi (3 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Waterbury Treasure! 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) ### 9.8 Cleanliness ### 9.6 Location 10 - Excellent 10 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Cristian M. Aug 8, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Hinterland Getaway Great home we booked during our time in Iowa for hinterland. It was a great place to escape to after the music festival! ##### Cristian M. Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Todd B. Oct 17, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Des Moines adventure We enjoyed the house, Great amount of space and the yard was nice. It was easy to get downtown and to many of the sites. We had a great stay and have recommend the house to friends!!! ##### Todd B. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Gig W. Jul 4, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wedding weekend Came for a friends wedding at Willow on Grand. Great location, walked to event. Clean, comfortable and a great back porch and yard ##### Gig W. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jean B. Aug 25, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cute & Comfortable in Des Moines We were REALLY happy with our stay at this cute house. It was an excellent experience from start to finish. The house is in a nice, quiet neighborhood, easy to find, with the cutest little boutique shopping/bar/restaurant neighborhood just a couple blocks away, and convenient to tourist areas that Des Moines offers. The house was VERY clean, with all of the amenities. We would definitely stay here again if we return to Des Moines. ##### Jean B. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Adam J. Oct 8, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful Stay There were 6 of us (3 couples) who came to town for an Iowa State football game. This property was very affordable and provided the perfect place to come back and rest/talk after an exciting weekend in Ames. The house itself is a bit drafty so I would recommend you bring some extra blankets if you get cold at night, but the space itself was clean, comfortable, and well managed. ##### Adam J. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Karen F. Sep 18, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect getaway The home was perfect for a family weekend. It's large enough to provide personal space, but still cozy. Everything was clean and the location provided easy access to restaurants and activities. Kitchen was furnished with all the basics to make it easy to prepare meals at home. Anna was easy to communicate with and very accommodating. Would definitely stay again. ##### Karen F. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tim R. Sep 9, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Weekend getaway Property was great for our quick getaway ##### Tim R. 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