LUXURY GETAWAY! ARCADE, POOL TBL, PING PONG, HOT TUB, DECK! ACCESS TO POOLS!
House in Clive, IA
23 guests · 5 bedrooms · 3 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
Top-tier experienceOne of the higher cost properties in the area
About this house rental
*OFERED BY PRECISION PROPERTIES*. “THE UNIVERSITY” is West DesMoines’ luxurious fun headquarters!
About the Property-
The University is your entertaining headquarters with over 4000 square feet of living space and more than ample parking (20 cars). This unique home sits on an acre of land right in West DesMoines/ Waukee area. Its location is pretty sweet, convenient to all the hot spots. Just a couple minutes to Hy-vee (large, beautiful grocery store), Jordan Creek mall and 6 other retail shopping centers, kid and teen fun spots like trampoline parks and entertainment arcade/restaurant complexes (SpareTime, Dave and Busters, Putts and Pins and The Operating Room), Smash Park, several golf courses, a plethora of restaurants pizza joints and steakhouses that rock... pretty much anything you want!
The main floor is open concept and features an executive chef's kitchen set up for entertaining. All the gear you need for cooking as well as the gadgets and appliances are in house. It also boasts a 6-burner VIKING gas range. Also, there are 4 bedrooms and access to the 40' deck with hot tub. The deck and back yard have plenty of seating, a dining table for 6, a grill, the hot tub, additional seating, a fire pit, a 2-person swing and more! Bike paths connecting you to Des Moines extensive trail system are minutes away as well.
The lower level is set up for fun! Ping pong, pool table, NFL Blitz (4-player), Golden Tee (4-player), NBA Jams (4-player) and darts are all at your disposal. There is also a huge sectional couch that seats 12, a bar with bar stools, and 75" tv for your viewing pleasure. We also offer some of the best of board and card games, Jenga, a 4-foot tall Connect Four, and Giant Yatzy! Not to mention another full kitchen and bar! BONUS-I OWN AN APT COMPLEX 12 MINUTES AWAY- At the Four Seasons Apartments in Des Moines Iowa- THERE, YOU CAN USE THE INDOOR POOL, OUTDOOR POOL AND TWO-LEVEL CLUBHOUSE WITH GYM, SAUNAS, ANOTHER POOL TABLE AND PING PONG TABLE, ETC.. The last pictures posted for this property show the indoor pool and the pics following that are of the clubhouse adjoining the pool. This is at no additional charge and its just 12 minutes away! Open 9am to 9m daily.
The University is my number one vacation rental. Once you stay you will see why! Hope to talk to you soon, I will gladly answer any questions you may have. ~Steven
CURIOUS? HERE ARE OUR OTHER VRBO PROPERTIES...
Here are their property numbers...just type them into the VRBO property search bar.
The University Property #1531332
The Downtown Property #3282596
Graceland Property #2084960
The Aurora Property #2782765
Note- We pay close attention to details! This includes decorating for holidays (as shown in the pics). (Those decorations are only up during the holidays)
Need special consideration to make your booking possible, please, reach out to us.
Don't hesitate and lose your dates, exact guest count can be adjusted later.
Discounts may be available on extra guest fees.
About Your Host-
I love to make people happy and that exactly what my properties are designed for. I'm a landlord by trade. I have apartment complexes and rental homes. Then six years ago I created my first vacation rental property, and it grew from there. I offer vacation rentals because it's fun! Making sure groups are set up to have a blast is a challenge that I find very rewarding. I take this seriously. Being a big kid at heart, I make it my mission to deliver the fun for kids- also being one who appreciates nice things, I deliver comfort and attention to detail for the adults. I truly desire for you to have the most fun and relaxation as possible, and with the fewest hassles as well. That is why we put in so much effort before you get there. We provide and offer many things that set us apart. Things like super comfy beds, awesome fluffy towels, mints, coffee, toothpaste and toothbrushes, luxurious body care products, personal care products, make-up removing towelettes, and others as well. I hope to get to take care of you and your crew soon! May you have and awesome trip wherever you stay...and may God bless you. Sincerely ~Steven
About the Property-
The University is your entertaining headquarters with over 4000 square feet of living space and more than ample parking (20 cars). This unique home sits on an acre of land right in West DesMoines/ Waukee area. Its location is pretty sweet, convenient to all the hot spots. Just a couple minutes to Hy-vee (large, beautiful grocery store), Jordan Creek mall and 6 other retail shopping centers, kid and teen fun spots like trampoline parks and entertainment arcade/restaurant complexes (SpareTime, Dave and Busters, Putts and Pins and The Operating Room), Smash Park, several golf courses, a plethora of restaurants pizza joints and steakhouses that rock... pretty much anything you want!
The main floor is open concept and features an executive chef's kitchen set up for entertaining. All the gear you need for cooking as well as the gadgets and appliances are in house. It also boasts a 6-burner VIKING gas range. Also, there are 4 bedrooms and access to the 40' deck with hot tub. The deck and back yard have plenty of seating, a dining table for 6, a grill, the hot tub, additional seating, a fire pit, a 2-person swing and more! Bike paths connecting you to Des Moines extensive trail system are minutes away as well.
The lower level is set up for fun! Ping pong, pool table, NFL Blitz (4-player), Golden Tee (4-player), NBA Jams (4-player) and darts are all at your disposal. There is also a huge sectional couch that seats 12, a bar with bar stools, and 75" tv for your viewing pleasure. We also offer some of the best of board and card games, Jenga, a 4-foot tall Connect Four, and Giant Yatzy! Not to mention another full kitchen and bar! BONUS-I OWN AN APT COMPLEX 12 MINUTES AWAY- At the Four Seasons Apartments in Des Moines Iowa- THERE, YOU CAN USE THE INDOOR POOL, OUTDOOR POOL AND TWO-LEVEL CLUBHOUSE WITH GYM, SAUNAS, ANOTHER POOL TABLE AND PING PONG TABLE, ETC.. The last pictures posted for this property show the indoor pool and the pics following that are of the clubhouse adjoining the pool. This is at no additional charge and its just 12 minutes away! Open 9am to 9m daily.
The University is my number one vacation rental. Once you stay you will see why! Hope to talk to you soon, I will gladly answer any questions you may have. ~Steven
CURIOUS? HERE ARE OUR OTHER VRBO PROPERTIES...
Here are their property numbers...just type them into the VRBO property search bar.
The University Property #1531332
The Downtown Property #3282596
Graceland Property #2084960
The Aurora Property #2782765
Note- We pay close attention to details! This includes decorating for holidays (as shown in the pics). (Those decorations are only up during the holidays)
Need special consideration to make your booking possible, please, reach out to us.
Don't hesitate and lose your dates, exact guest count can be adjusted later.
Discounts may be available on extra guest fees.
About Your Host-
I love to make people happy and that exactly what my properties are designed for. I'm a landlord by trade. I have apartment complexes and rental homes. Then six years ago I created my first vacation rental property, and it grew from there. I offer vacation rentals because it's fun! Making sure groups are set up to have a blast is a challenge that I find very rewarding. I take this seriously. Being a big kid at heart, I make it my mission to deliver the fun for kids- also being one who appreciates nice things, I deliver comfort and attention to detail for the adults. I truly desire for you to have the most fun and relaxation as possible, and with the fewest hassles as well. That is why we put in so much effort before you get there. We provide and offer many things that set us apart. Things like super comfy beds, awesome fluffy towels, mints, coffee, toothpaste and toothbrushes, luxurious body care products, personal care products, make-up removing towelettes, and others as well. I hope to get to take care of you and your crew soon! May you have and awesome trip wherever you stay...and may God bless you. Sincerely ~Steven
Amenities
Air conditioner
Pets allowed
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Smoking allowed
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
Hot tub or spa
TV
Garden
Family friendly
Map of Clive, IA
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Ratings and reviews
5.0 / 5.0
Property was exactly as expected. Communicating was easy and great with property manager.
5.0 / 5.0
This property was great for our large group. The basement entertainment area was a huge plus to keep the kids occupied.
5.0 / 5.0
We used this property for our church’s junior high trip and it was perfect! Plenty of sleeping room - and the kids LOVED the basement games! Communication was a breeze, and we even took advantage of the apartment pool mentioned in the listing. Great location, close to the interstate so a quick drive anywhere around the area! Thank you for a great stay!
5.0 / 5.0
The house was just as it was posted on VRBO. I could call with questions or issues and the owner was quick to respond and nice.
5.0 / 5.0
It worked out so well for our family. We were in town for a wedding. Plenty of space. Lots of fun activities. Colby was very responsive and helpful!
5.0 / 5.0
We had 8 adults and 7 kids stay at this house. It worked great! Steven is very kind and easy to work with. Definitely recommend it!
5.0 / 5.0
We had a great time! Family from TX, MO, and IA. Lots of room to hang together, or separate if needed.😉
5.0 / 5.0
Steve is one of the best hosts we have ever had. He is extremely friendly and readily available. He is quick to respond to any questions. He allowed us to check in a bit early as the house was ready early. That really helped the young families with their travel and naps for kids. The house was amazing. It was clean and very well appointed.
We were a party of 14 and there was plenty of linens, beds, dishes and cookware. Nothing was overlooked. We did not have to bring ANYTHING. There were sealed toiletries like toothbrushes, toothpaste, makeup remover, etc. Just like a hotel! The house has so much space as well as things to do in the basement. The hot tub was clean and in good working order. The deck was nicely furnished and allowed us some nice time outside after the kids went to bed. The house is set back from the road and we did not have street noise. We had a lovely time. We would highly recommend this property without any reservations whatsoever.
5.0 / 5.0
Checked in to this beautiful home was immaculate, plenty of room for everyone to sleep, many different bedrooms for privacy, lots of games to plat easy to find and grounds well kept, will stay there again for sure.
5.0 / 5.0
I had a group of 16 college students planning for a student organization and they loved this place! It was in a great location close to lots of options to eat, coffee shops, etc. also lots of space to have large groups together in the basement.
5.0 / 5.0
This property has a great location. Lots of games for kids in basement. Clean.
5.0 / 5.0
The property had a great basement for hanging out altogether. Hot tub was a nice touch. Plenty of beds for everybody.
5.0 / 5.0
We had an amazing stay for my a small get together.
5.0 / 5.0
Overall, our stay at this property was great. Steve was very welcoming, accommodating, and easy to communicate with. The property was described accurately in the listing and was the perfect home base for a weekend with friends!
4.0 / 5.0
Good place to hang out. Great attention to details regarding the little things that make a difference. House could use some work- lots of outlets didn’t work, wall and ceiling cracks, but a solid place to enjoy family and friends.
5.0 / 5.0
This place is nice and full of entertainment options! We met as a halfway point for one night. We had a great time. Steven was great to communicate with. A couple pieces of furniture were weak and broken but after letting Steven know I’m confident those have been removed from the home. This place is conveniently located just off the major highway to bypasses Des Moines on the West side. We met at The Machine Shed upon arrival and Cracker Barrel upon departure both within minutes away. Great stay, many memories made. We weren’t desperate and I did not need to ask but extra bedding could be an issue so plan ahead and inquire. The step into the house has settled and is an extra tall step that caused a bit of a problem but once in all was good.
5.0 / 5.0
My family and I enjoyed our stay, very clean and specious. My kids and grandkids especially enjoyed the game room in the basement!
3.0 / 5.0
The basement was awesome. The boys loved that space! The hot tub was also enjoyed. The kitchen had everything we needed.
Our one and only issue was with the inaccuracy of the number of people the home was supposed to sleep. Because of this discrepancy we had to sleep on the floors and couches without blankets and pillows. I had tried contacting Steven via phone and text upon our late arrival, but was unsuccessful.
Steven tried to make this right the following morning when I brought it to his attention with a late check out and a second night, but unfortunately we were unable to extend our stay.
We would stay here again, but with fewer people.
5.0 / 5.0
We had an absolutely great time! We used the property for a family Christmas gathering. The reason we chose this house was because of the games in the basement and they did not disappoint. The kids had a great time with them during the day and the adults enjoyed them after the kids went to bed. I would highly recommend this property!
4.0 / 5.0
Well appointed home with lots of beds and seating for large groups.
5.0 / 5.0
Interesting bed set up, but very fun clean and nice
5.0 / 5.0
Every year all of the family meets in Des Moines over Labor Day weekend. This house was large enough to accommodate everyone very comfortably.
5.0 / 5.0
looking for place to be near family in Des Moines - very suitable
5.0 / 5.0
We loved how roomy the place was! Had enough beds and bathrooms for 5-6 ladies. The upstairs and downstairs living areas were perfect for our reunion. It was well stocked with toiletries, kitchen items, towels and washcloths, which was greatly appreciated. We had trouble with the hot tub but our host did his best to rectify our problem and responded back promptly to any questions or concerns.
5.0 / 5.0
Great place with a lot of cool amenities that everyone enjoyed. Great Location as well! Thanks!
5.0 / 5.0
This was a spacious and clean property, which was very well stocked with everything you would need for a wonderful stay. Steven is an attentive host whom was willing to help and made sure we enjoyed our stay. We are planning to make this an annual stay!
5.0 / 5.0
Absolutely beautiful house!!great location and has everything you need and excellent host.
5.0 / 5.0
We had 4 families stay together in this home while attending the National Jr. Shorthorn show at the fairgrounds. Plenty of room for everyone! It was nice to be able to prepare meals and have extra room compared to a hotel room!
Great stay and the property owner was very accommodating!
Thank you!
5.0 / 5.0
Beautiful place and easy location. Would recomend.
5.0 / 5.0
We had a group of 8 gathered for an offsite work meeting and this house provided everything we needed. Plenty of space and beds for everyone, a nice gathering area with large couches inside and a large deck to relax outside, nice kitchen, and plenty of stuff for us to do in the evenings (pool, ping pong, arcade games, etc). I highly recommend this place!
5.0 / 5.0
This place is huge and has lots of fun games to play and space to enjoy with your family. We mostly just slept here, but when we got back in at the end of the day, we had a great time winding down in the basement with the huge couches, bar, pool table and ping pong table. Out 8 year old and 16 year old both had a blast. I would definitely book again.
4.0 / 5.0
We loved the basement game room and can only imagine how amazing the deck and back yard are when it’s nice out. It was easy to find, right on a busy road, one negative thing with that was some street noise at night.
5.0 / 5.0
This place was clean, very spacious, and had tons of things to do. Owner was very accomodating. We had a great time here!
4.0 / 5.0
We really had a great time here. Although we had a little trouble finding the house with our GPS. The house and yard are very spacious, and the kids enjoyed all the games in the basement. The neighbors, however, are not the best and on several occasions were very rude and threatening to my family. There was a chair broken upon our arrival and they wanted me to pay for it. I asked them to check their security cameras to verify that we did not do the damage. I have not heard back from them. All in all, it is a great house, located in a central spot for what we had planned, and the hosts are accommodating.
5.0 / 5.0
It’s apparent the host pays attention to detail. There isn’t much you’ll need during your stay here, that isn’t already provided.
Sound system links between the two large gathering rooms which is nice, and is easy to connect to. Downstairs is a game room, movie room, bar, pinpong/billiards.
Place was clean when we got there, and host was responsive and welcoming.
Definitely recommend staying at this property for large groups. It provides a great vibe.
5.0 / 5.0
We all had a very good time. Downstairs is a great family room with arcade games, pool table and ping pong table. Lots and lots of room.
5.0 / 5.0
Family members in need of a large space to gather. Basement was perfect for spacing and seating with a full kitchen, restroom and common area sleeping (perfect for kids). The kids loved the video games, pool and ping pong table. We brought paper plates, cups and plastic silverware, but you don't need too as the kitchen is well stocked with tableware and has a dishwasher (and dish detergent). Its better than being at home with plenty of pots, crockpots, serving bowls, utensils (didn't expect these conveniences and I know there were more kitchen aids than we used or needed). We ran short on trash bags (especially with all of the paper products we brought). Hot tub wasn't operational (I think winds knocked the cover off and lines froze). Steve (and Emily did all they could to try and get it functional), but our stay ended before we could use. Our family still had a wonderful time and are very appreciative of the room/space. We are already planning our next family weekend. House was amazing and my family members all wished we "lived" there.
5.0 / 5.0
60th Birthday
House was very nice and fun. Had a good time.
5.0 / 5.0
Familyawatcation
We were looking for a place within a few hours from home to be able to combine our families under one roof with plenty of room to spread out and just...be.
This home was the perfect place to do just this. There was plenty of space for everyone to spread out and plenty of things to keep us busy!
I know the photos you see online make this house look fun and awesome and it is but these photos really do not do the house justice.
The thoughtfulness of the little extras, the comfort, the art .. everything. ...PERFECT!
THANK YOU SO MUCH
UNTIL NEXT TIME
4.0 / 5.0
Lots to do and comfy!
House was well appointed and kids had more than enough to keep them busy. Plenty of room to spread out and beds were extremely comfortable.
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Clive?
The average price for a rental in Clive is $232 per night. This rental is $769 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at LUXURY GETAWAY! ARCADE, POOL TBL, PING PONG, HOT TUB, DECK! ACCESS TO POOLS!. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is LUXURY GETAWAY! ARCADE, POOL TBL, PING PONG, HOT TUB, DECK! ACCESS TO POOLS! pet friendly?
Yes! This house is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.
What amenities are available at LUXURY GETAWAY! ARCADE, POOL TBL, PING PONG, HOT TUB, DECK! ACCESS TO POOLS!?
We found 14 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, pets allowed, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, and fireplace.
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