Hot Tub | Arcade | Fenced Yard | Sleeps 10 | Pets

Summary:

Historic DSM home, fully upgraded. Hot tub, arcade attic, fenced dog yard—sleeps 10.

▵ Private Hot Tub — steaming year-round

▵ Vintage Arcade + Board Games in Attic

▵ 4BR + Attic Bonus — King, 3 Queens, 2 Twins

▵ Fenced Yard — 2 pets OK ($50 fee)

▵ 200 Mbps WiFi + Home Gym/Office

▵ 2-Car Garage + Smart Lock

★ "I bought the same mattress when I got back" — Dan

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» 3min ➔ Ingersoll | 4min ➔ Drake | 16min ➔ Airport



The Space:

A renovated historic Des Moines home with real character — original hardwood floors, high ceilings, and a layout that actually works for groups. Four proper bedrooms plus a finished attic bonus room that guests consistently call the highlight of the stay.



BEDROOMS & SLEEPING:

- Bedroom 1 (Main Floor): King bed, en-suite private bath, Smart TV — the quietest room in the house

- Bedroom 2: Queen bed, Smart TV

- Bedroom 3: Queen bed, Smart TV

- Bedroom 4: Queen bed, Smart TV

- Bonus Attic Room: 2 twin beds + vintage arcade console, Smart TV — kids claim it immediately



THE OUTDOOR SETUP:

The private hot tub is always heated and sits inside a fully fenced backyard. No neighbors looking in, no reservation required — it's yours the whole stay. Gas grill and yard games included for cookout nights.



INDOOR AMENITIES:

- Electric fireplace + large-screen TV in the main lounge — great for movie or game nights

- Fully equipped kitchen: everything you need to cook for 10, open-plan into the dining area

- Sonos sound system throughout

- Dedicated office/mini-gym in the attic: yoga mat, free weights, desk

- In-unit washer/dryer: pack lighter, stay longer

- 2-car garage: no street parking stress, not common in this neighborhood



3 PROS:

✓ Private hot tub + fenced yard combo is rare in Des Moines — no shared amenities, no schedules

✓ Attic bonus room adds real sleeping capacity and keeps kids entertained for hours

✓ 2-car garage is a genuine perk — most nearby rentals offer street parking only



2 CONS:

✗ Two sets of open stairs with no gates — not ideal if you have toddlers just learning to walk

✗ Check-in info and pet fee are collected via an external guidebook link emailed after booking



Guest Access:

The entire house is yours — all 4 bedrooms, the finished attic bonus room, the fenced backyard, hot tub, and 2-car garage.



Self check-in: Smart lock on the front door — code sent via guidebook link emailed after booking.

Parking: 2-car garage included. Additional street parking available on the block.

Backyard: Fully fenced and private. Gate latch is on the inside; secure for dogs.

Not accessible: Utility/storage areas in the basement.



The Neighborhood:

The home sits in one of Des Moines' most walkable residential neighborhoods, a 3-minute drive from Ingersoll Avenue — the city's best strip for restaurants and bars.



FOOD & DRINK (3–10 min by car):

- Ingersoll Ave corridor: DSM's best bar and restaurant strip — Pour Decisions, Buzzard Billy's, El Bait Shop, Exile Brewing, and more

- Morning coffee: local cafés within a 5-minute walk

- Grocery store right down the street (guests mention this in reviews)



ATTRACTIONS:

- Drake University: 4 min — game weekends and campus events draw groups year-round

- DSM Civic Center: 7 min — major concerts, Broadway touring shows

- Iowa State Capitol: 8 min — beautiful building, worth a walk-by

- Des Moines Farmers Market (May–Oct, Saturdays): 8 min — one of the best in the Midwest

- Gray's Lake: 9 min — running path, paddleboarding, summer evenings

- Des Moines Airport (DSM): 16 min — easy arrival/departure



Playground and a neighborhood bakery are within short walking distance. The neighborhood is quiet, residential, and safe.



Getting Around:

We recommend bringing your own car to get around as there are very few public transportation options.



Other Things to Note:

Check-in: After 4:00 PM | Checkout: Before 10:00 AM

Max guests: 10

Pets: 2 pets max. $50 pet fee collected via guidebook link after booking.

No smoking inside the house. Ashtray provided in the backyard.

Toddler note: Two sets of open stairs without gates — worth noting if traveling with very young children.

Guidebook: You'll receive an email after booking with a link to the digital guidebook. This is how check-in codes and pet fees are handled — keep an eye for it. Message us via Airbnb if it doesn't arrive within a few hours.

Rental Permit: RENT-2023-006528



Interaction with Guests:

This home is managed by Traverse Hospitality, a Des Moines-based property management team. You'll reach a live human — not an automated bot — through Airbnb messaging.



Response time: Within 1 hour, typically faster.

Best contact method: Airbnb message for anything related to your stay.

On-site contact: The team can arrange an in-person visit for any maintenance issues that need hands-on attention.



We want this to be the easiest part of your trip — just message us.