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Family-friendly vacation home with a water park and a fitness center

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Experience The Aurora, a unique destination in the Des Moines area that offers everything you need for an unforgettable stay. This home is fully decorated to feel homey and features a large open living room, contemporary dining room, remodeled kitchen with new appliances, comfy beds and luxury linens. Enjoy grilling on the patio or relax in the party room equipped with a bar serving area ping pong table 75-inch tv SKEE BALL and 4-player stand up video game.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

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4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 201632 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi

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About this property

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You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

NEW REMODEL! ARCADE GAMES, PNG PNG, SKEE BALL, ACCESS TO POOL. WE HAVE IT ALL!

*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, a vast array of complimentary toiletries, washer and dryer 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 Dug, 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 APARTMENT COMPLEX 10 MINUTES AWAY. THERE YOU CAN USE THE INDOOR POOL OR OUTDOOR POOL AND TWO-LEVEL CLUBHOUSE WITH GYM, SAUNA, 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.

***Please note there are three extra queen deluxe blow up mattresses in addition to the beds listed. These beds are included in the 17 person capacity. There are spaces to put these beds without them being in the way if you need to use them. There are also comfy comforters pillows and sheets for these beds as well.

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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

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Heated pool
  • Indoor pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Sauna

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Video games

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 pets total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Note from host: Smoking outside only.

Services and conveniences

  • Meal delivery service

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping mall

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Gym
  • Heated pool
  • Table tennis
  • Water park
  • Casino nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 1,632 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

10 guests included. $29 per person/ per night (2 years old and older) for additional overnight guests.

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
Note from host: There is a one-time $99 fee for pets.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties
Club style house parties NOT ALLOWED!

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Smoking outside only.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 20
Note from host: Club style house parties NOT ALLOWED!
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

About the neighborhood

Map
Urbandale, IA

What's nearby

  • Merle Hay Mall - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Buccaneer Arena - 3 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Casey's Center - 12 min drive - 8.0 miles
  • Jordan Creek Town Center - 13 min drive - 9.7 miles
  • Iowa State Fairgrounds - 18 min drive - 12.3 miles

Getting around

  • Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Flix Brewhouse - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Casey's - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Stormy's - ‬6 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does NEW REMODEL! ARCADE GAMES, PNG PNG, SKEE BALL, ACCESS TO POOL. WE HAVE IT ALL! have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool and an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

How much does it cost to stay at NEW REMODEL! ARCADE GAMES, PNG PNG, SKEE BALL, ACCESS TO POOL. WE HAVE IT ALL!?

As of Dec 24, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at NEW REMODEL! ARCADE GAMES, PNG PNG, SKEE BALL, ACCESS TO POOL. WE HAVE IT ALL! on Jan 22, 2026 start from $99.0, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is NEW REMODEL! ARCADE GAMES, PNG PNG, SKEE BALL, ACCESS TO POOL. WE HAVE IT ALL! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at NEW REMODEL! ARCADE GAMES, PNG PNG, SKEE BALL, ACCESS TO POOL. WE HAVE IT ALL!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at NEW REMODEL! ARCADE GAMES, PNG PNG, SKEE BALL, ACCESS TO POOL. WE HAVE IT ALL!?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is NEW REMODEL! ARCADE GAMES, PNG PNG, SKEE BALL, ACCESS TO POOL. WE HAVE IT ALL! located?

This family-friendly Urbandale vacation home is within 2 mi (3 km) of Merle Hay Mall and Buccaneer Arena. Pump It Up and Living History Farms are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 55 out of 73 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 73 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 73 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 73 reviews

9.2

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Katie T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

It was a nice, clean house. The garage hangout was the best part.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amber Joy F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice set up!

Can sleep a lot of people. Fun games! Really a nice extra that you can swim at the apt pool.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peggy H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

10/10 great house!!

We had our family go for the weekend for Christmas! Beautiful home. Lots of bedrooms and the kids were never bored! We took them swimming at the apartment complex, pool was GREAT
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hannah L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great space!

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 :)
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fun Place for a family gathering.

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Spacious and lots to do

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

William W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Tons of space and activities

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!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Janice S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Des Moines trip

Great house! Nice neighborhood. Clean with lots of amenities. The game room was wonderful. Near to many tourist places.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alex H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice place

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
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Matt H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Weekend

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.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Mike H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

Get Together

plenty of space & activities for entertainment.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Robyn M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Worked great for the size of our group

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.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diane C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

family gathering

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

duncan k.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great home base

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
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roberta C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Reunion of lost family

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.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Erika D.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Trip to Des Moines

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.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashley R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very nice!

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lori R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent!

Six girlfriends and I got together for a weekend to celebrate our birthdays. This place was perfect for a night of fun and relaxation! We didnt even have to leave the place all night with so much entertainment to choose from. The beds were comfortable, the showers hot and the attention to detail was so accomodatting. I would defintely stay here again. Thanks Colby for a wonderful stay!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth B., Woodbury

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location and full of amenities

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!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mindi S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Mom’s surprise birthday slumber party

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!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Avery N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome space + Great location!

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!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Zach G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

House was perfect, clean and in a great location.

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!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

state track stay

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
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

James S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

James at the Aurora

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!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dana P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Murder, Mystery Team Building and Regional Training Event

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!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024