Altoona Home 11 Mi to Downtown Des Moines
House in Altoona, IA
13 guests · 8 bedrooms · 4 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner and more
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About this house rental
Whether you’re visiting downtown Des Moines, catching a game at Iowa State, or simply in need of a getaway, this 4-bedroom, 3.5-bathroom vacation rental is the perfect home away from home. Take advantage of its fully equipped kitchen, multiple living spaces, and backyard ideal for barbecuing, dining, and playing outdoors. Make sure to visit the acclaimed Downtown Farmers' Market, try your luck at the Prairie Meadows Casino, and stop by Sleepy Hollow Sports Park for year-round fun!
-- THE PROPERTY --
Family Friendly | Free WiFi | Private Deck
Bedroom 1: King Bed | Bedroom 2: 2 Queen Beds | Bedroom 3: King Bed | Bedroom 4: King Bed | Bonus Room: Queen Sleeper Sofa | Office: Twin Futon | Additional Sleeping: Pack ‘n Play
OUTDOOR LIVING: Charcoal grill, outdoor dining area, yard
INDOOR LIVING: 5 Smart TVs w/ cable, DVD player, movies, board games, books, dining table, desk workspace, fireplace (decorative only)
KITCHEN: Stove/oven, refrigerator, dishwasher, microwave, Keurig coffee maker, toaster, blender, water filter/ice maker, cooking basics, dishware/flatware
GENERAL: Central air conditioning/heating, washer/dryer, linens/towels, iron/board, complimentary toiletries, hair dryers, hangers, trash bags/paper towels, high chair available
FAQ: Stairs required to access, 1 Ring doorbell (facing front entry)
PARKING: Garage (2 vehicles), driveway (2 vehicles), free street parking
-- THE LOCATION --
DOWNTOWN DESTINATIONS (~11 miles): Wells Fargo Arena, Iowa Events Center, Pappajohn Sculpture Park, Farmers’ Market, Principal Park, State Capitol, shops, restaurants, bars & more
AREA ACTIVITIES: Prairie Meadows Casino (2 miles), Outlets of Des Moines (4 miles), Adventureland Park (4 miles), Iowa State Fairgrounds (7 miles), Des Moines Art Center (14 miles), Merle Hay Mall (16 miles), Iowa State University (36 miles)
OPT OUTSIDE: Sleepy Hollow Sports Park (7 miles), MacRae Park (14 miles), Des Moines Water Works Park (16 miles), Walnut Woods State Park (24 miles)
AIRPORT: Des Moines International Airport (19 miles)
-- REST EASY WITH US --
Evolve makes it easy to find and book properties you'll never want to leave. You can relax knowing that our properties will always be ready for you and that we'll answer the phone 24/7. Even better, if anything is off about your stay, we'll make it right. You can count on our homes and our people to make you feel welcome — because we know what vacation means to you.
-- POLICIES --
- No smoking
- No pets allowed
- No events, parties, or large gatherings
- Must be at least 25 years old to book
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in
- NOTE: This property requires stairs to access
- NOTE: The fireplace is not available for guest use
- NOTE: Your safety matters. This property features a Ring doorbell device with an exterior security camera facing the front outdoor entry. The camera does not look into any interior spaces. The camera actively records video when motion is detected by the device (including devices linked to the camera such as the alarm system’s motion detector) or when the video doorbell button is pressed
-- THE PROPERTY --
Family Friendly | Free WiFi | Private Deck
Bedroom 1: King Bed | Bedroom 2: 2 Queen Beds | Bedroom 3: King Bed | Bedroom 4: King Bed | Bonus Room: Queen Sleeper Sofa | Office: Twin Futon | Additional Sleeping: Pack ‘n Play
OUTDOOR LIVING: Charcoal grill, outdoor dining area, yard
INDOOR LIVING: 5 Smart TVs w/ cable, DVD player, movies, board games, books, dining table, desk workspace, fireplace (decorative only)
KITCHEN: Stove/oven, refrigerator, dishwasher, microwave, Keurig coffee maker, toaster, blender, water filter/ice maker, cooking basics, dishware/flatware
GENERAL: Central air conditioning/heating, washer/dryer, linens/towels, iron/board, complimentary toiletries, hair dryers, hangers, trash bags/paper towels, high chair available
FAQ: Stairs required to access, 1 Ring doorbell (facing front entry)
PARKING: Garage (2 vehicles), driveway (2 vehicles), free street parking
-- THE LOCATION --
DOWNTOWN DESTINATIONS (~11 miles): Wells Fargo Arena, Iowa Events Center, Pappajohn Sculpture Park, Farmers’ Market, Principal Park, State Capitol, shops, restaurants, bars & more
AREA ACTIVITIES: Prairie Meadows Casino (2 miles), Outlets of Des Moines (4 miles), Adventureland Park (4 miles), Iowa State Fairgrounds (7 miles), Des Moines Art Center (14 miles), Merle Hay Mall (16 miles), Iowa State University (36 miles)
OPT OUTSIDE: Sleepy Hollow Sports Park (7 miles), MacRae Park (14 miles), Des Moines Water Works Park (16 miles), Walnut Woods State Park (24 miles)
AIRPORT: Des Moines International Airport (19 miles)
-- REST EASY WITH US --
Evolve makes it easy to find and book properties you'll never want to leave. You can relax knowing that our properties will always be ready for you and that we'll answer the phone 24/7. Even better, if anything is off about your stay, we'll make it right. You can count on our homes and our people to make you feel welcome — because we know what vacation means to you.
-- POLICIES --
- No smoking
- No pets allowed
- No events, parties, or large gatherings
- Must be at least 25 years old to book
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in
- NOTE: This property requires stairs to access
- NOTE: The fireplace is not available for guest use
- NOTE: Your safety matters. This property features a Ring doorbell device with an exterior security camera facing the front outdoor entry. The camera does not look into any interior spaces. The camera actively records video when motion is detected by the device (including devices linked to the camera such as the alarm system’s motion detector) or when the video doorbell button is pressed
Amenities
Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Garden
Family friendly
Map of Altoona, IA
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Reviews
5.0
We recently stayed here for 3 nights with 7 kids. We found it large enough to really spread out and everyone have their own space. The kids especially enjoyed having a king or queen sized bed (almost) entirely to themselves. We didn't even use the "extra" bedding areas-office or living/ front room pull out sofa.
4.0
It was good overall. The rooms were clean and everything worked.
4.0
Back for another Wedding! This house is Perfect for our Family needs and Location to everything!This stay we did have some difficulty getting checked in Due to changes in entry code situation. And Instructions Hopefully will be updated for next Guest!We Will Rent Again 😊
3.0
We arrived at 4 pm (check in 3pm) and house was a mess from the previous renters! cleaning crew was short handed and did what they could do to get it ready.. The previous renters left a full pantry of new and used food items along with a full refridgerater! Cleaning person had sent me a text msg that they were running behind but i could not check my phone while i was driving. She did let us in to unload our suitcases and we all went to Dinner when we got back it was much better. Oh and don't think you can park 2 cars in garage unless they are smart cars
lots of junk all around garage!!
5.0
Was a great spot from the wedding venue we attended. Everything was only a few minutes drive away. House was well cleaned and ready upon arrival and had great communications with our guest contact. Couldn't be more happy about the stay.
5.0
Very Clean, close to all our needs!
Accommodated 4 families!
5.0
The property was in a great location, very clean and we were able to have enough space for the entire group.
We’ve stayed at several VRBO’s over the years, this property exceeded our expectations. We enjoyed our stay very much and would rent again for sure.
5.0
Was a wonderful stay and very clean and tidy. Will definitely stay here again!
5.0
We had several people coming in from out of state to celebrate a graduation and the house was really nice. We had plenty of places to sleep and gather and cook. There is a short walking trail nearby so it was easy to get outside without having to drive somewhere. The grocery stores were close and we were close to the events we wanted to attend.
5.0
We have been using VRBO rentals for years. This one was the best we have stayed at. We liked it so much, we will rent it again.
3.0
Digital entry lock did not work all the time luckily cleaning lady was there she had trouble with lock as well used the garage door keyboard to enter house even that would not always respond
Wanted granddaughter ( the graduate) to come for breakfast e mailed VRBO told could not have a party otherwise a monetary fine
Called assist line twice emailed once no response back
Ice maker would lock up sent video no response
Heat off in house basement was 50 degrees one thermostat in order to warm basement living area raised heat to 72 upstairs became very hot we were told several windows upstairs could not be open others could
No extra linens could be found
Basement bed was not on box spring very low to the floor
Kitchen table seats 6 living area could not seat all family without moving chairs frequently
No cutting board
One trash bag
No backyard privacy small deck adequate for 4-5 people
5.0
Super nice, a little dated.
5.0
We loved the property and the place had everything one would need in the kitchen.
5.0
Would definitely stay again. The house was clean, spacious and comfortable.
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Altoona?
The average price for a rental in Altoona is $150 per night. This rental is $262 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Altoona Home 11 Mi to Downtown Des Moines. 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 Altoona Home 11 Mi to Downtown Des Moines pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Altoona Home 11 Mi to Downtown Des Moines?
We found 10 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, parking, and laundry.
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