Holiday rentals in Downtown Des Moines

Two of us in town for a memorial service and gathering of friends. The place was great-perfect size-two bedrooms worked for us perfectly-cute place. Minor point is a bathroom typical of these little homes, with a toilet literally right next to the tub/shower with only an inch or two to spare on the sides-made for some interesting "negotiating!" But as I said, this is minor. Shower great! Located in a great neighborhood, peaceful, safe to walk, close to a mall and restaurants etc. Be aware there is a basement tenant- took us by surprise but that was because we didn't read the description fully! They were super quiet and we barely knew anyone else was there. Their apartment is separate from the unit. Definitely recommend the place and Josh was quick to respond to any questions we had. Great front porch for sitting and watching the world, lots of windows, good linens and towels, extra blankets, easy on street parking., Keurig, so very quiet-we would rent again in a heartbeat....

Absolutely loved our stay at The Ankeny Getaway! The location was perfect—just a short walk or bike ride to trails, parks, restaurants, and shopping. The house was spotless, meeting high hotel standards, which we really appreciated. Our hosts went above and beyond, leaving us coffee and muffins, and the range of games available, including a super fun pingpong table, added a lot of enjoyment to our stay. Check-in was a breeze, and everything about our experience was top-notch. Can’t wait to return! Highly recommend this gem.

Abby was very responsive to all our questions. Fantastic stay. Highly recommend!

Our stay at this cottage was absolutely perfect! From the moment we arrived, we felt welcomed and at home. The setting was beautiful and tranquil, the perfect escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. One of the highlights for us was the thoughtful touch of providing games—we had a blast playing Pictionary on the whiteboard, which led to so much laughter and fun. The hot tub was an absolute dream, allowing us to unwind under the stars in complete serenity. But what truly made this stay special was the hosts’ kindness in moving the chickens (“the girls”) closer to the Airbnb just for me! Visiting them each day was such a joy, and it added an extra charm to an already wonderful getaway. Casey was incredibly responsive and helpful throughout our stay, making sure we had everything we needed and answering any questions right away. Their hospitality truly made the experience even more enjoyable. Everything about this stay exceeded our expectations, and we would absolutely love

It was amazing and definitely worth! I will definitely be back and I have already told all of my friends about it! He was an amazing host and the house was very clean! Can’t wait to go back!

Absolutely loved how cozy, and peaceful Tiffani’s place was. Very clean we felt right at home. Will definitely stay again if shed have us.

Colby’s Instructions were very helpful and clearly written it’s obvious he is very experienced. The house was beautiful plenty of space to sit, sleep, and eat and in a quiet spot. The amenities were great having a dumpster there was very helpful multiple fridges and plenty of parking. The barn was very cool my guests were not expecting anything like that, we all had a lot of fun and had no problems keeping the place clean and following the rules.

The house was beautiful, clean, and very comfortable. We had a large group in town for a wedding with many of us traveling from out of state. It was so nice to have the space we all could hang out without feeling like sardines. The bedrooms and beds were all large and comfortable. There were plenty of towels and everything we needed was already there for us. There was a lot of fun extras in the house and the game room was a huge hit with the kids! We LOVED it! Thank you!!