[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Little Italy in DSM: 2 Bed 1 Bath Upgraded Townhome w/King Bed & Reading Nook Vacation home in Des Moines with kitchen ![Microwave, oven, stovetop, dishwasher](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103360000/103359900/103359878/b98fe53f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103360000/103359900/103359878/e299ddfe.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Microwave, oven, stovetop, dishwasher](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103360000/103359900/103359878/97b8b350.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103360000/103359900/103359878/077e2631.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103360000/103359900/103359878/6382af7f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location In the heart of Des Moines, this charming Taylor Swift-themed retreat offers a unique and stylish place to stay. Spacious bedrooms with large closets, 12-inch Memory Foam mattresses, and blackout curtains ensure a comfortable stay. The kitchen has all the basics for a quick or long-term stay with coffee and tea provided. 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5 ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Dryer - Washer - Kitchen - Air conditioning ## 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. ### Little Italy in DSM: 2 Bed 1 Bath Upgraded Townhome w/King Bed & Reading Nook A little Italy in DSM! A perfect location that is central to many staples and nestled on a quiet residential side street! The space has a KING bedroom with a fun reading nook, queen bedroom, and a full bath. We offer easy remote check-in with both driveway parking and free street parking. A quick drive to: ☀ ~6 min to DSM Airport ☀ ~8 min to Wells Fargo Arena ☀ ~6 min to the Zoo ☀ ~9 min to the Grays Lake ☀ ~16 min to the Fairgrounds ☀ ~24 min to Jordan Creek ☀ ~24 min to Adventureland The space: Spacious bedrooms with large closets to hold enough for those who overpack the most! Luggage carriers as well to hold your bags. 12-inch Memory Foam mattresses with 3-inch memory foam toppers and blackout curtains in rooms for a comfortable stay. Updated full bath with modern design, travel toiletries included in case you forgot yours! Our space is a bi-level layout. When you step into the front door, you are greeted with stairs to go down to the living room, kitchen, and laundry, or up to the 2 bedrooms, reading nook & full bath. The kitchen has all of the basics for a quick stay or a long-term stay! Coffee and tea are provided with cream and sugar to start your days off right! We have tried to think of everything you could possibly need while staying at our place! We are frequently short-term rental travelers ourselves and have included all of the best details from our years of traveling! Guest access: You have complete access to the entire unit. The backyard space is shared with the other unit. The driveway is quite long and could accommodate two vehicles comfortably. You may also park on the street in front of the property, but please follow all city parking rules. Other things to note \-- In-unit laundry with pods/dryer sheets included! \-- Dishwasher included \-- Portable Fans included in the bedroom closet \-- Office desk in the queen/full trundle bedroom \-- Front/Rear Door Ring Cameras for security \-- Access to Nest Thermostat so you can set your desired temp (or ask us if you don't know how to use a Google Nest and we are happy to set it through the app) ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Stovetop ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Entertainment - Games - Smart TV ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near a zoo ### 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 ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113250000/113245000/113244990/w1242h1242x723y0-b2228195.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 1-bedroom, 3 Gig-Fiber WiFi, timbered/view setting in WDM near RecPlex/DMU West Des Moines - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi - Air conditioning 8.4 Very good 5 reviews CA $145 CA $248 total includes taxes & fees Oct 4 - Oct 5 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-04&endDate=2025-10-05&selected=113244990&PinnedHotelID=113244990&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![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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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 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. 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A. H. Blank Golf Course and Principal Park 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 ## Little Italy in DSM: 2 Bed 1 Bath Upgraded Townhome w/King Bed & Reading Nook Reviews 9.6 ### 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 Cleanliness ### 10 Location 10 - Excellent 3 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Karen N. Jun 14, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Des Moines 70.3 Great property if you are racing the 70.3. Perfect location, quiet neighborhood, easy access to downtown. Very clean! ##### Karen N. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kristina S. Jun 26, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect for our needs We were in town for an event at a nearby hotel. Taylors Version was a perfect place to stay to be close to the event but still have our own quiet place to relax. The recommended restaurants were great, we went to the BBQ place and loved it. Our daughter enjoyed the scavenger hunt and getting rewarded with a friendship bracelet and a sticker. I was thankful to do a load of laundry so we didn’t have sweaty sticky clothes in the car for our long drive home. All in all it was a great place and was perfect for our needs. Hopefully we will be able to stay there again next year. ##### Kristina S. Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Jessica H. Aug 14, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Good It’s a little too girly for my husband and son a lot of pink and I had no idea what Swifty meant but it did exactly what we needed and that was a place to stay roof over our head and my son and I absolutely loved the scavenger hunt but he was disappointed because they were just girly tattoos. Nothing there there boys ##### Jessica H. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Josephene K. Sep 19, 2025 ##### Josephene K. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025