NEW REMODEL! ARCADE GAMES, PNG PNG, SKEE BALL, ACCESS TO POOLS..WE HAVE IT ALL!
House in Urbandale, IA
20 guests · 6 bedrooms · 3 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
About this house rental
*This is offered by Precision Properties*
This is a unique home in the Des Moines area. It is meant as a destination- with enough to keep you entertained for your whole stay, no need to find fun elsewhere. Everything is here for you to cook and to have fun. This saves you and your group time and money! This home is also fully decorated to make it feel homey. We do the extras to make your stay better!
The Aurora is the house for family and group entertaining. You can enjoy the large open living room the flows into the contemporary dining room that formally seats eight. The kitchen has been completely remodeled with new appliances, outfitted for your baking, cooking, and grilling desires. The Aurora comes with super comfy beds, luxury linens and towels, board games and puzzles, a vast array of complimentary toiletries, 2 washers and dryers with soap and softener, 2 tv viewing areas, and a coffee station.... basically, anything we think you might need to enjoy your stay. You can enjoy grilling on the patio set up for outdoor eating then enjoy the party room- including more seating and another table for 4.
The party room includes bar, serving area for food (or to put presents on), ping pong table, a 75" tv, SKEE BALL, and a 4-player stand up video game with over 4,000 preloaded arcade games!!! Video games include- Golden Tee 2022, Silver Strike, and nearly every game from Play Station, Nintendo, Dreamcast, Sega, Atari, etc... Come play your childhood favorites like Hydro Thunder, Tapper, Q Bert, Tron, Dig Dig, Pac Man, Sonic, Donkey Kong, Mortal Combat, Super Mario... and the list just goes on! We have the place stocked with board games for kids and adults, puzzles, and plenty to keep your group entertained, or just kick back on one of the couches or over-sized recliners and enjoy some much needed relaxation. BONUS- WE HAVE AN APT COMPLEX 10 MINUTES AWAY. THERE YOU CAN USE THE INDOOR POOL, OUTDOOR POOL AND TWO-LEVEL CLUBHOUSE WITH GYM, SAUNAS, ETC.. The Aurora is also very centrally located and within minutes of Saylorville Lake, numerous restaurants, bars, and activities. 5 minutes from access to I80 and 8 minutes to I-235.
Curious? CHECK OUT 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
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
This is a unique home in the Des Moines area. It is meant as a destination- with enough to keep you entertained for your whole stay, no need to find fun elsewhere. Everything is here for you to cook and to have fun. This saves you and your group time and money! This home is also fully decorated to make it feel homey. We do the extras to make your stay better!
The Aurora is the house for family and group entertaining. You can enjoy the large open living room the flows into the contemporary dining room that formally seats eight. The kitchen has been completely remodeled with new appliances, outfitted for your baking, cooking, and grilling desires. The Aurora comes with super comfy beds, luxury linens and towels, board games and puzzles, a vast array of complimentary toiletries, 2 washers and dryers with soap and softener, 2 tv viewing areas, and a coffee station.... basically, anything we think you might need to enjoy your stay. You can enjoy grilling on the patio set up for outdoor eating then enjoy the party room- including more seating and another table for 4.
The party room includes bar, serving area for food (or to put presents on), ping pong table, a 75" tv, SKEE BALL, and a 4-player stand up video game with over 4,000 preloaded arcade games!!! Video games include- Golden Tee 2022, Silver Strike, and nearly every game from Play Station, Nintendo, Dreamcast, Sega, Atari, etc... Come play your childhood favorites like Hydro Thunder, Tapper, Q Bert, Tron, Dig Dig, Pac Man, Sonic, Donkey Kong, Mortal Combat, Super Mario... and the list just goes on! We have the place stocked with board games for kids and adults, puzzles, and plenty to keep your group entertained, or just kick back on one of the couches or over-sized recliners and enjoy some much needed relaxation. BONUS- WE HAVE AN APT COMPLEX 10 MINUTES AWAY. THERE YOU CAN USE THE INDOOR POOL, OUTDOOR POOL AND TWO-LEVEL CLUBHOUSE WITH GYM, SAUNAS, ETC.. The Aurora is also very centrally located and within minutes of Saylorville Lake, numerous restaurants, bars, and activities. 5 minutes from access to I80 and 8 minutes to I-235.
Curious? CHECK OUT 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
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
Pool
Air conditioner
Pets allowed
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Smoking allowed
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
Hot tub or spa
TV
Family friendly
Map of Urbandale, IA
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Reviews
10.0
Very clean property with lots of sleeping areas! Was nice we didn’t have to bring a bunch of extra things for our stay because it was provided! Only recommendation is letting guests know about what side of the street to park on if they need to park on the street as one of our friends almost got a ticket when visiting us during our stay.
8.0
Stayed for 2 nights for my bachelor party. The house was in a good location that wasn't too far from downtown. Lots of room for everyone and a variety of things to do at the house!
6.0
The house is beautiful, the property pictures look exactly as shown. We did have a few slight issues, blown breakers and the house smelled of cat urine. Overall we had a good stay however the scent was very off putting but we enjoyed the property.
8.0
The home is big and worked well for the size of our group. We enjoyed the remodeled garage / game room and the nice touch of board games included. The cleaners were still there when we arrived to check in and I think they left a little more pet hair than I expected to see.
10.0
The house was great for our group. We had 10 people staying and had enough good quality beds for all of us. House was clean and the AC ran nice and cool. Garage game room area was a great hang out and socialize. Bathrooms were fully stocked with towels and toiletries. Communication with the property management was prompt and timely. Highly recommend this property for larger groups. We would definitely be happy to stay there again. Thank you for hosting us!
8.0
Three families traveled to Des Moines for a one-night stay. We were looking for a house with activities for the kids and this house had just that. The house was clean and spacious enough to hold 4 adults /8 kids. There are plenty of games and activities in the house to keep adults and kids occupied.
10.0
It was a nice, clean house. The garage hangout was the best part.
10.0
We celebrated my sister’s bachelorette party here and it was perfect! The house was clean, the kitchen was stocked with the necessities, lots of fridge space, tons of sleeping quarters, and the garage space was perfect for our needs. Fun, adjustable lighting for dancing and hanging out, tons of space, and a bar area with a fridge. The boat communicated well and left clear instructions for check in and out. I’d recommend this property to anyone hosting a large group!
10.0
The house had many bedrooms and beds so it was perfect for our friends and my family to meet up and enjoy quality time together. We enjoyed the game room and used the kitchen frequently. The location was great and convenient. We would stay there again.
10.0
Nice home with lots of sleeping options!
10.0
The house was amazing. It had so much space. There were plenty of rooms for everyone. The game room was a blast. We even had a skee ball competition. We did presentations in the living room, and then had a murder mystery dinner later that night. We'll definitely be renting this house again. Thanks for everything, Steven. You're awesome!
8.0
Good short trip. Only a few days but each day was full!
8.0
Great house! Nice neighborhood. Clean with lots of amenities. The game room was wonderful. Near to many tourist places.
8.0
Clean and well-kept property in Des Moines with ready access to the fun things to do in the area. Close to Merle Hay mall, easy access to the interstate for travel. Decent neighborhood with quiet neighbors! We had a blast being together for the weekend with all our kids and grandkids.
10.0
This is as advertised property plenty of room, clean, and a good quiet location. My grandchildren loved the game room as there was plenty of room for everybody. The only downer for me is the steps my wife and I are in our 70s and everywhere you went involved steps otherwise this is a great property
10.0
Reading gathering place for our family
10.0
Great place and host! Only slight downfall was the outdoor trash cans were very full and very smelly. Also the yard had not been mowed all year which was just a small inconvenience when playing yard games. But overall a very fun and good experience!
10.0
I was in love with this stay! It had plenty of space for us to play board games, hang out, and be together! I would book it again :)
10.0
We came in town for a soccer tournament and it was a perfect location between different fields and gave the players (and parents) a wonderful place to relax after matches. Kids might have played more ping pong than soccer!
Thanks again
10.0
Nice place to stay with friends. Garage hang out area is a lot of fun. No info in the house on how/where to use pool
10.0
This was an ideal place for our gathering, which included 7 teens and nine adults.
The game room was great for everybody, and plenty of space for those who wanted to read, etc.
The teens especially enjoyed the pool with all its amenities, even though it was an excursion to get there.
Nice, homey place to stay.
10.0
Stayed here with family ranging in age from littles to adults. Kids and adults had fun playing in the party room. Plenty of beds for everyone to sleep in. Location was great for shopping and finding restaurants.
10.0
This house worked perfect for our birthday/slumber party. With 4 generations ranging from 1 1/2 to 76 everyone was comfortable and had fun (especially in the game room). The home owner had a beautiful home that was nicely renovated and very accommodating!
8.0
Property was nice and easy to book and manager was easy to communicate with. Cleanliness was not quite up to my standards.
10.0
We were in DesMoine for family vacation and to go to the Iowa State Fair. We used the grill and kitchen to make most meals. We all enjoyed the game room and ping pong matches. There was plenty of room and the beds were comfortable. We would stay here again if we come back to DesMoine!
8.0
We were in town for the Junior Olympics that was hosted at Drake University and had an overall good stay. Property is nice and in a quiet neighborhood. Game room was a hit for our two kids. The home is very spacious to spread out if you have a larger family. There are a couple TVs one in the living room and one in the game room. The only downfall we had was a little trouble with the upstairs sink, but we managed and there is only one shower, but we were aware of that ahead of time and made it work. For the price we received and location to Drake University, it made the stay worth it even though there was the one shower. The location is perfect for shopping and grocery. Would consider staying again.
10.0
This was a great stay, the game room was fabulous and everyone loved to play games, talk, and visit. I especially like the kitchen and we weren't lacking with any convenience.
8.0
plenty of space & activities for entertainment.
10.0
We had a teenager birthday party and they had a lot of fun. The only drawback was the game room is in the garage which didn’t have air conditioning so it was pretty hot in there. Otherwise it was fantastic, plenty of room for the kids to be loud on the main level while the adults could still sleep peacefully upstairs
10.0
Our stay in the Urbandale property was good. We are a reslife team from Grinnell College that retreat twice a year. We are always looking for a space that can accommodate 8 adults.
The space was clean and had all the amenities that we needed. Due to the heat, we barely left once there, which didn't matter because we had board games and a garage full of arcade games. The host was extremely communicative and all was smooth.
10.0
My wife and I used this property with a number of our friends for our wedding weekend!
We had a wonderful time and it was comfortable with our 15-person group.
There were a couple of very minor issues; the drain was a little clogged, and one of the bed frames had a broken support, but overall it was a great experience. Neither of those issues had any bearing on how much we enjoyed the space.
We loved the arcade room!
10.0
We stayed in this location for an extended weekend 3 nights / 4 days. We had 3 generations with 5 adults, 3 college students, 3 high schoolers and 2 elementary schoolers.
We had enough beds for everyone! Unheard of in a home this size!
The game room proved extra special, as it was a space where we could all gather at the same time doing different activities. Ping Pong, Skee Ball and the video games combined with board games and playing cards.
EVERYTHING is labeled! Cupboards, light switches, etc.
There were enough bath towels for everyone (like 20!)
Unlike a lot of places, the gas grill clean and top-notch.
Nice little touches like a little basked of toothbrushes, toothpastes and other items in both bathrooms, high quality shampoo, conditioner and body wash provided.
Super cute decor - love the cow painting in the dining room.
It was also very nice to have a good-sized dining room table for meals and prep.
The location is superb - easy to pick up groceries and supplies close by. We went to Gray's Lake for an afternoon, which was also an easy drive.
The house isn't huge - but the spaces are used efficiently - very impressive.
This is not a party house - it's too nice. If you want to get together and drink a few beers - perfect. However, this is not the place to throw a rager!
We highly recommend this as a place for a large low-key gathering - it's PERFECT.
10.0
Everything we looked for in a weekend retreat for our family reunion was realized in this home. Close to shopping, food, and area events. Our crew especially liked the rec area in the garage. It was a place that we spent most of the time as a group. Communication with the owner was spot on! Couldn't have asked for a better experience for our family. Until next time!
10.0
My husband and I were visiting some family, the house was just the perfect amount of space. The beds were comfortable and clean. And I especially loved the baskets in each bathroom with all the extra stuff. Also, the hang out/party room was the best! It was nice to have somewhere to hang out and not feel crammed.
10.0
House was nice, clean and updated. The group enjoyed the entertainment area. Owners were very responsive to questions.
10.0
Great house in a great little neighborhood. House was clean and space was well utilized. Owner could not have been more kind. Hope we’ll get to stay there again!
10.0
We had a great time at this house! Everyone had plenty to do to stay busy and nobody found themselves bored. All 6 of us found plenty of group activities for everyone or we were able into break into smaller groups. If we need a spot in Des Moines again we will definitely look to rent this place again!
10.0
We celebrated my Daughter's 14th Birthday. Everyone had a blast eating and playing games.
8.0
The property was as described. The kids loved playing ping pong and the arcade game. We found a nearby beach which was also a hit. Note that there wasn't much yard space for outdoor activities. Cupboards were nicely labeled to help us find things.
10.0
We had the best weekend, this house is absolutely perfect for bachelorette parties! It’s beautiful, spacious and is everything I hoped it would have been and more. If your having a bachelorette party in the Des Moines area, I would definitely recommend this house!
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Urbandale?
The average price for a rental in Urbandale is $259 per night. This rental is $470 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at NEW REMODEL! ARCADE GAMES, PNG PNG, SKEE BALL, ACCESS TO POOLS..WE HAVE IT ALL!. 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 NEW REMODEL! ARCADE GAMES, PNG PNG, SKEE BALL, ACCESS TO POOLS..WE HAVE IT ALL!. Enjoy the water!
Is NEW REMODEL! ARCADE GAMES, PNG PNG, SKEE BALL, ACCESS TO POOLS..WE HAVE IT ALL! 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 NEW REMODEL! ARCADE GAMES, PNG PNG, SKEE BALL, ACCESS TO POOLS..WE HAVE IT ALL!?
We found 13 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, pets allowed, kitchen or kitchenette, and internet / wifi.
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