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Our top choices for Des Moines vacation rentals

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Sherman Hills Historic Retreat #6 downtown walkable to coffee, bars and dining.

Sherman Hills Historic Retreat #6 downtown walkable to coffee, bars and dining.
Downtown Des Moines
$152 nightly
The price is $170
Jul 13 - Jul 14
Total with taxes and fees
Sherman Hills Historic Retreat #6 downtown walkable to coffee, bars and dining.
Property grounds

Modern East Village Studio | Stylish Comfort near Dining & Shops

Modern East Village Studio | Stylish Comfort near Dining & Shops
Downtown Des Moines
$141 nightly
The price is $154
Jul 20 - Jul 21
Total with taxes and fees
Modern East Village Studio | Stylish Comfort near Dining & Shops
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Prime Location: Downtown Modern 3BR Retreat

Prime Location: Downtown Modern 3BR Retreat
Woodland Heights
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (1 review)
"Overall, this was a great place to stay. I do wish there was a better supply of toilet paper and paper towels but other than that, I felt right at home, the owners were responsive, and check in and check out were seamless! Cozy spaces outdoors in the front and back. Thank you for hosting us, we really enjoyed our time"
United States
Kim C.
Prime Location: Downtown Modern 3BR Retreat
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Downtown Lofted Suite 2BR/2BA - Prime Central Spot

Downtown Lofted Suite 2BR/2BA - Prime Central Spot
Downtown Des Moines
Downtown Lofted Suite 2BR/2BA - Prime Central Spot
Game room

Kasa Downtown Des Moines

Kasa Downtown Des Moines
4.0 star property
Downtown Des Moines
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (119 reviews)
"Great location, easy check in, will definitely come back"
United States
Jordan
$178 nightly
The price is $199
Jun 28 - Jun 29
Total with taxes and fees
Kasa Downtown Des Moines
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• Casa Dean sleeps 20 close to Fairgrounds and Downtown Des Moines •

• Casa Dean sleeps 20 close to Fairgrounds and Downtown Des Moines •
Des Moines
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (27 reviews)
"Multiple rooms set ups with 3 bathrooms made this great for our family to stay. "
United States
R G.
$615 nightly
The price is $688
Jun 28 - Jun 29
Total with taxes and fees
• Casa Dean sleeps 20 close to Fairgrounds and Downtown Des Moines •
Smart TV, fireplace

Close to Drake/Downtown - Filled With Amenities, Pet Friendly, Hot Tub, Theater!

Close to Drake/Downtown - Filled With Amenities, Pet Friendly, Hot Tub, Theater!
Waveland Park
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (26 reviews)
"Really cool movie theatre! Great host easy check in, my sister and I had a great time staying here for our birthday! "
United States
Matlin A.
$413 nightly
The price is $463
Jun 28 - Jun 29
Total with taxes and fees
Close to Drake/Downtown - Filled With Amenities, Pet Friendly, Hot Tub, Theater!
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Entire Bungalow with Fenced-In Yard! Sleeps 6 & Pet-Friendly, Central Des Moines

Entire Bungalow with Fenced-In Yard! Sleeps 6 & Pet-Friendly, Central Des Moines
Des Moines
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (23 reviews)
"Exactly as listed and perfect for our stay. "
United States
Anna H.
$148 nightly
The price is $165
Jun 29 - Jun 30
Total with taxes and fees
Entire Bungalow with Fenced-In Yard! Sleeps 6 & Pet-Friendly, Central Des Moines
Outdoor dining

Sleepover | Brilliant Studio and Gym - Des Moines

Sleepover | Brilliant Studio and Gym - Des Moines
Drake
$189 nightly
The price is $214
Jun 28 - Jun 29
Total with taxes and fees
Sleepover | Brilliant Studio and Gym - Des Moines
Smart TV, fireplace, video games, table tennis

SO MUCH FUN! ARCADE, PL TBL, PNG PNG, YARD GAMES, INDOOR AND OUTDOOR POOLS!!

SO MUCH FUN! ARCADE, PL TBL, PNG PNG, YARD GAMES, INDOOR AND OUTDOOR POOLS!!
Woodland Heights
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (80 reviews)
"The game room was fantastic, the kids really enjoyed it. Pool was great.would recommend this place"
United States
Anonymous traveler
$639 nightly
The price is $716
Jun 29 - Jun 30
Total with taxes and fees
SO MUCH FUN! ARCADE, PL TBL, PNG PNG, YARD GAMES, INDOOR AND OUTDOOR POOLS!!
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Centrally Located Wooded A-Frame

Centrally Located Wooded A-Frame
Southwestern Hills
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (15 reviews)
"another great stay very peaceful and quiet will stay here again"
United States
chris s.
$264 nightly
The price is $295
Jun 30 - Jul 1
Total with taxes and fees
Centrally Located Wooded A-Frame
Smart TV, video games, offices

Huge home 1 Mile from Drake/Downtown Sleeps up to 15 guests

Huge home 1 Mile from Drake/Downtown Sleeps up to 15 guests
Drake
$486 nightly
The price is $544
Jun 28 - Jun 29
Total with taxes and fees
Huge home 1 Mile from Drake/Downtown Sleeps up to 15 guests
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

3-bedroom house in peaceful Des Moines with WiFi, AC cat/dogs allowed

3-bedroom house in peaceful Des Moines with WiFi, AC cat/dogs allowed
Des Moines
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (5 reviews)
"Nice place!"
United States
Timothy P.
$158 nightly
The price is $176
Jul 7 - Jul 8
Total with taxes and fees
3-bedroom house in peaceful Des Moines with WiFi, AC cat/dogs allowed
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Experience Sherman Hill from the Olive 3, 1 bed apartment in downtown Des Moines

Experience Sherman Hill from the Olive 3, 1 bed apartment in downtown Des Moines
Downtown Des Moines
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (3 reviews)
"Clean, well-appointed, and convenient to downtown and Drake. Host communication is excellent. Bravo!"
United States
Abby H.
$147 nightly
The price is $165
Jun 29 - Jun 30
Total with taxes and fees
Experience Sherman Hill from the Olive 3, 1 bed apartment in downtown Des Moines
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Family-Friendly 2BR with Amenities, WiFi & Parking

Family-Friendly 2BR with Amenities, WiFi & Parking
Downtown Des Moines
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (2 reviews)
"Comminication was great! We had a couple little hiccups along the way, but she resolved everything quickly. I also made a couple little suggestions on small amenities that we felt would have made our stay even better. She seemed very open to our suggestions, and vowed to include them in the future. It was a very central location to our event, and I loved how easy it was to get in and out of the place, and to other places in the Des Moines area. We already plan on booking it for our stay...
United States
Laura W.
$138 nightly
The price is $151
Jun 28 - Jun 29
Total with taxes and fees
Family-Friendly 2BR with Amenities, WiFi & Parking
Property grounds

"The Hay Loft" - Hot Tub - Game Room - Fire Pit - Office - Family FUN

"The Hay Loft" - Hot Tub - Game Room - Fire Pit - Office - Family FUN
Drake
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (20 reviews)
"We enjoyed our stay here. It was super clean and the lay out was perfect. We would definitely stay here again."
United States
Malinda S.
$389 nightly
The price is $435
Jun 29 - Jun 30
Total with taxes and fees
"The Hay Loft" - Hot Tub - Game Room - Fire Pit - Office - Family FUN
Smart TV

The Vintage Haven. A cozy home 5 mins from Downtown Des Moines. Pet-Friendly

The Vintage Haven. A cozy home 5 mins from Downtown Des Moines. Pet-Friendly
Des Moines
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (34 reviews)
"Nice place! Loved the kitchen and having plenty of rooms for everyone that traveled with us. "
United States
amy c.
$296 nightly
The price is $332
Jun 29 - Jun 30
Total with taxes and fees
The Vintage Haven. A cozy home 5 mins from Downtown Des Moines. Pet-Friendly
Smart TV, video games, DVD player, offices

Blending Luxury with Historic Elegance Steps from Downtown

Blending Luxury with Historic Elegance Steps from Downtown
Downtown Des Moines
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (9 reviews)
"We loved the house and all the gathering spaces. "
United States
Pat L.
$380 nightly
The price is $425
Jun 28 - Jun 29
Total with taxes and fees
Blending Luxury with Historic Elegance Steps from Downtown
Outdoor dining

5 bedrooms 2 baths walking distance to State Fair

5 bedrooms 2 baths walking distance to State Fair
Des Moines
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (5 reviews)
"Great property, very clean and had plenty of room for the family. We will definitely be staying again!"
United States
Justin B.
$298 nightly
The price is $325
Jul 21 - Jul 22
Total with taxes and fees
5 bedrooms 2 baths walking distance to State Fair
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The Cactus House: A Boho Western Single Family Home Just South of Downtown DSM

The Cactus House: A Boho Western Single Family Home Just South of Downtown DSM
Des Moines
$190 nightly
The price is $213
Jul 26 - Jul 27
Total with taxes and fees
The Cactus House: A Boho Western Single Family Home Just South of Downtown DSM
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Top Des Moines Hotel Reviews

Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown

Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown

10/10 Excellent
"Great helpful staff and location!"
Dennis 1-night trip
Posted 7 hours ago
Embassy Suites Hotel Des Moines Downtown

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Frequently asked questions

Can I find a vacation rental in Des Moines?

Yes, you can find vacation rentals in Des Moines close to Des Moines Civic Center, or you can choose a secluded option if you're looking for extra privacy while you relax. Travelers who like culture and the arts give Des Moines high marks for its great live music and acclaimed theater scene. Leave some time to check out the lively festivals and top-notch restaurants during your visit.

What are some of the best vacation home rentals that Des Moines has to offer?

SO MUCH FUN! ARCADE, PL TBL, PNG PNG, YARD GAMES, INDOOR AND OUTDOOR POOLS!!: Visitors give good reviews to this Des Moines vacation home rental, which offers a fireplace, a patio, and a barbecue grill to help you feel perfectly comfortable in your new surroundings. It has 5 bedrooms as well as a kitchen with a dishwasher, a fridge, and a stovetop, so you can cook with friends or family. Make the most of the selection of games in this rental home to help you unwind. Some other top choices in Des Moines are NEW REMODEL! ARCADE GAMES, PNG PNG, SKEE BALL, ACCESS TO POOL. WE HAVE IT ALL! and Spacious 5BR Retreat w/Beautiful Views,3 King 2 Full 1 Queen bed, AC in Johnston.

How many vacation rentals are there in Des Moines?

With 256 Expedia vacation rentals, you're sure to find just the right place for your Des Moines stay.

What’s there to see and do in Des Moines?

Enjoy the outdoors at Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden and John and Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park, or simply take in cultural attractions like World Food Prize Hall of Laureates and Wooly's. Walnut Street Bridge and Des Moines Civic Center are other places to visit while you're in town.

What’s a vacation rental in Des Moines like?

A vacation rental is a private property where you can stay for a few weeks or just a few days in Des Moines. Vacation rentals offer extras such as patios, hot tubs, and fire pits so you'll have all the conveniences of home. If you're concerned about cleanliness, vacation rentals can offer a sense of privacy away from shared hotel elevators and busy lobbies while still allowing you the excitement and enjoyment of travel. You'll also get more space in a vacation rental than in a standard hotel, which makes a vacation rental an attractive choice for small groups.