The Carol Anne - Charming 2bd - 2ba Victorian Home Near Downtown!

2 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

9.9

Outstanding(54 Reviews)

House in Des Moines, IA

4 guests · 2 bedrooms · 2 baths

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind

Includes essentialsGarden, Pool, Kitchen or Kitchenette and more

About this house rental

The Carol Anne. This Victorian-era duplex is the perfect mix of Victorian and modern for all the comforts of home. Perfect for quick or extended trips. Location can't be beat: Walking distance to Drake University. Minutes by car to downtown, hospitals, Ingersoll district and proximity to I-235 gets you anywhere in the city. Off street parking/electronic locks make check-in a easy. 2 large bedrooms w/queen beds, 2 bathrooms, kitchen, laundry, closets, and more making it ideal for multiple guests!

Amenities

Pool

Air conditioner

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Laundry

Dishwasher

Wheelchair accessible

Garden

Map of Des Moines, IA

Nearby attractions

Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden

3.5 mi

Pappajohn Sculpture Park

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The Carol Anne - Charming 2bd - 2ba Victorian Home Near Downtown!

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9.9

Outstanding(54 Reviews)

House in Des Moines, IA

4 guests · 2 bedrooms · 2 baths

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind

Includes essentialsGarden, Pool, Kitchen or Kitchenette and more

About this house rental

Amenities

Pool

Air conditioner

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Laundry

Dishwasher

Wheelchair accessible

Garden

Map of Des Moines, IA

Nearby attractions

Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden

3.5 mi

Pappajohn Sculpture Park

Reviews

9.9

Outstanding(54 Reviews)

2.0

Jun 2024

For a 5 night stay, the VRBO lacked Dishwashing soap, no Kleenex, and clothes soap. We did get about 5 Keurig cups. Was disappointed that we needed to buy insurance for breakage that cost an additional $90. As the place was small the cleaning fee should have more than covered the cost to have the place cleaned with no left over dead bugs, dust and dirt. The house behind the property has a rooster that crowed all day. It was like having a neighbor whose dog never quit barking. The owner was worried about scratching his floors but did not mention how uneven they were. The numerous levels were a serious trip hazard. People buy roller bags so they can roll them around. I see where the floors were a little too fragile for this. Just not a comfortable stay.

10.0

Jun 2024

Comfortable stay

10.0

Jun 2024

We enjoyed our stay.

10.0

Apr 2024

Clean and very nice place.

10.0

Jan 2024

The Carol Anne was a perfect place to stay. I was a solo traveler, however, this 1st floor home would be very comfortable for up to 4 persons. Very clean & had all the conveniences of home including washer/dryer. If the weather was a bit more pleasant, it would be nice to sit on the porch. If I come back to Des Moines, I will see if The Carol Anne would be available again.

10.0

Oct 2023

What a cozy home. We had everything we needed. It was clean, had a fully stocked kitchen with a gas range and a full size fridge, washer, and dryer. Everything was laid out in a nice book with full instructions. It was great. Not sure if I missed it at booking but this is a duplex type of home we were down stairs and it was lodging upstairs we only shared a nice wraparound type porch. I highly recommend this property and would not hesitate to book it again.

10.0

Oct 2023

We enjoyed our stay!

8.0

Aug 2023

Good time and nice place to stay!

10.0

Aug 2023

The home was so quaint & beautiful. Perfect location and very peaceful. The host were so accommodating and beyond pleasant and quick to reply. We absolutely Enjoyed our stay . Can’t say enough about it. We look forward to returning , Vicky 😊

10.0

Jul 2023

Very clean, tidy, comfortable stay for the week during a national archery tournament. Nice parks close by, restaurants and coffee too. Thank you!

10.0

Jul 2023

Very clean, tidy, comfortable stay for the week during a national archery tournament. Nice parks close by, restaurants and coffee too. Thank you!

10.0

Jun 2023

Very nice place, well tended to and maintained, owners very nice and responsive. Wonderful wrap around porch! We'll be back!

10.0

May 2023

This house is so fun! Very clean very well supplied with things you’d need. Easy to get to. Easy access with the key pad instead of keeping track of keys! The neighborhood is awesome so much to do within walking distance. Quiet and peaceful. The porch is absolutely the best part of the house. We so enjoyed sitting outside! We will definitely be back!

10.0

May 2023

We loved our stay. The property was clean and provided a restful stay that a hotel just couldn’t touch. We stayed here for the three days of state track and appreciated that it was within walking distance of the stadium. We went back and forth and we’re able to get out of the sun and wind between events. Very restful.

10.0

Apr 2023

A friend and I stayed at this place for the weekend. It's a cozy place that is beautifully restored and decorated with easy access to the interstate. We appreciated many of the "extras" the host provided such as complimentary coffee, tea, makeup remover wipes, etc. The kitchen is well stocked with spices, a kettle, a toaster, and any other items you need. The one downside is the unit upstairs; we could always hear them walking around.

10.0

Mar 2023

We were in Des Moines for business. We came across this rental on VRBO. It was a wonderful stay. Quiet neighborhood and we felt safe. The rental was very clean and the decor was fabulous. Thank you for providing a great house rental!

10.0

Feb 2023

Excellent overall. Clean, decorated nicely, snow removal done well, quiet, enough coffee, able to wash 2 loads of clothes. Wifi worked properly, good communication with the hosts/owners and it is close to downtown. Driveway is a little steep, one vehicle per residence in the driveway, both vehicles need to stay close to their side. And there is additional parking in the street.

10.0

Oct 2022

We stayed for four nights and had a great stay. Michael and Jocelyn have done a nice job maintaining the character of this Victorian home. It was very clean, great wifi, nice kitchen and convenient to all the places we wanted to visit. It seems as though everything in Des Moines was less than 10 minutes drive. Would love to stay here again on our next visit.

10.0

Aug 2022

We stayed at this house to enjoy the Iowa State Fair. Was a great location and very clean.

10.0

Aug 2022

Very clean place to stay, welcomed having kitchen, outdoor porch, Very comfortable bed. Close to interstate, Drake University, and shopping. Thank you

10.0

Aug 2022

Everything about the visit was outstanding. The check in was clear, easy and flexible (we arrived much later than expected and wasn’t an issue at all- property managers quickly responsive via email ). The house is quiet, clean, comfortable- A/C super responsive - and kitchen well stocked including coffee in the morning. Could not recommend more.

10.0

Aug 2022

We had a great stay! The home was in a quiet neighborhood, and easy to find. The location was right off the interstate, and less than 15 minutes from any place we wanted to go to. The home was clean and cozy. I would definitely recommend this place in the future.

10.0

Jul 2022

Beautiful Home!

Beautiful Home!

The house was amazing and a great central location. Close to everything and it was a beautiful neighborhood. Would definitely stay here again.

10.0

Jul 2022

Softball Tourney

Softball Tourney

Very nice people to deal with and a very clean cute house......Everything we needed. Thank you for a pleasant stay.

10.0

Jun 2022

The property is really quaint and well maintained. Very convenient for us as we had day trips outside of Des Moines to visit family and friends. The wood floors were amazing.

10.0

Jun 2022

Cute house!!

Cute house!!

Loved everything about the house. Perfect for my daughter and myself. Host was very easy to get a hold of and friendly. Answered all of my questions!!

10.0

Jun 2022

Very good, little extras appreciated, quiet neighborhood.

Very good, little extras appreciated, quiet neighborhood.

Very good, little extras appreciated, quiet neighborhood. Enjoyed it totally! My only recommendation would be a sofa in the living room where a person could stretch out when relaxing. Also a grab bar in the front bathroom shower. It would accommodate older guests (like me). (Soap going to the floor makes it slippery and nothing to hold onto. Everything else was wonderful and completely satisfactory. We sure didn't want to leave! Thank you again Jocelyn and Michael.

10.0

May 2022

Great place for friend reunion!

Great place for friend reunion!

What a delightful place to stay! The house is beautifully restored, and very comfortable. We enjoyed being close to downtown and all it has to offer.

10.0

May 2022

Long weekend

Long weekend

My sister and I went back to Iowa to visit family and this property was perfect for our needs. The house was nicely updated and very clean. It has new windows which greatly reduce outside noise. Easy check in - check out worked great!

10.0

May 2022

Great house for Drake Reunion !!

Great house for Drake Reunion !!

Very clean & comfortable! Loved our time here and located close to Drake!

10.0

Mar 2022

Great home, very clean, convenient location

Great home, very clean, convenient location

This home was great, exceeded my expectations. Exceptionally clean! Comfy beds and pillows. Easy check in and out, good communication from owner. Security lights outside. Off street parking. Highly recommend.

10.0

Feb 2022

Nice location

Nice location

Very nice, clean two bedroom. A lot of extras and attention to detail in this unit. Would recommend.

10.0

Feb 2022

Perfect for a quick trip

Perfect for a quick trip

We came to town for a friends baby shower. The space was great and had enough cooking supplies to host our parents and make a nice meal. The beds were comfy. Location made it easy to get around. Seamless check-in and check-out process too.

10.0

Dec 2021

Great location and just what we were looking for!

Great location and just what we were looking for!

Very clean with everything we needed and then some! We lucked out with warm weather in December and got to enjoy the beautiful porch some too! Our friends found the front bedroom mattress to be a ‘deep-valley’ mattress; so was the cute Victorian loveseat. I’ve never showered in a converted claw foot tub before. My husband described it as showering in a baggie. The place was immaculate and so convenient to our activities. Great communication with the host and everything worked as promised.

10.0

Dec 2021

Gorgeous Victorian manor

Gorgeous Victorian manor

As others have noted the house is VERY nice, clean and super comfortable. It's has old world charm outside but very new and updated inside. Showers were GREAT, heating was wonderful. For the price you can't beat it. The area is a little diverse in the general area but the house is well lit and never any issues of safety. Enjoyed the visit and locatuon to Drake Uni.

10.0

Sep 2021

Cute Victorian great location

Cute Victorian great location

Wonderful property close to Drake U, restaurants and coffee. We had a lovely stay and enjoyed walking around the neighborhood. Recommend and would stay there again!

10.0

Sep 2021

Great place to stay!

Great place to stay!

We were in town visiting our new grandson; absolutely loved the house! It was only 5 minutes away from them, in a nice quiet neighborhood, very well maintained and nicely decorated and had everything we needed. Especially enjoyed the front porch which we used daily. Would definitely stay there whenever we come to visit!

10.0

Sep 2021

Great location for everything to do in Des Moines

Great location for everything to do in Des Moines

This house exceeded our expectations. So many thoughtful touches showed the pride the owners have for their guests comfort. We were close to everything we wanted to do. I would definitely come back to this house in the future.

8.0

Aug 2021

Very Charming

Very Charming

The house was very charming. The process to check in/out was extremely easy. Only "complaint" is having to pay a cleaning fee, but asked to strip the beds. Neighborhood was quiet for the most part, some homes were being renovated and you could hear the power tools after dark.

10.0

Aug 2021

Lovely home

Lovely home

My son, parents, and I were very comfortable in the house. It was perfect for 4 people. We used it as a home base and went all over. The kitchen had everything we needed. We didn’t cook but did need the dishwasher and the Keurig coffee maker. The two bathrooms were great for all of us. The washer and dryer were very nice to have. They beds were comfortable. The front room was a little warmer than the others but a fan was available if I had wanted it. We really liked the seating on the front porch. It was quiet considering its location. We would consider staying there again if we’re in Des Moines.

FAQs

How much does this house cost compared to others in Des Moines?

The average price for a rental in Des Moines is $227 per night. This rental is $25 above the average.

Is parking included with this house?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at The Carol Anne - Charming 2bd - 2ba Victorian Home Near Downtown!. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this house?

Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at The Carol Anne - Charming 2bd - 2ba Victorian Home Near Downtown!. Enjoy the water!

Is The Carol Anne - Charming 2bd - 2ba Victorian Home Near Downtown! pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at The Carol Anne - Charming 2bd - 2ba Victorian Home Near Downtown!?

We found 10 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, and parking.

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The Carol Anne - Charming 2bd - 2ba Victorian Home Near Downtown!

House in Des Moines, IA

Reasons to book

About this house rental

Amenities

Map of Des Moines, IA

Nearby attractions

The Carol Anne - Charming 2bd - 2ba Victorian Home Near Downtown!

House in Des Moines, IA

Reasons to book

About this house rental

Amenities

Map of Des Moines, IA

Nearby attractions

Reviews

FAQs

How much does this house cost compared to others in Des Moines?

Is parking included with this house?

Is there a pool at this house?

Is The Carol Anne - Charming 2bd - 2ba Victorian Home Near Downtown! pet friendly?

What amenities are available at The Carol Anne - Charming 2bd - 2ba Victorian Home Near Downtown!?

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