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Knotty Pine Bunkhouse

Nevada
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (8)
"Very well done use of space, perfect for what we needed "
United States
Dan O.
$147 nightly
The price is $151
Dec 10 - Dec 11
Total with taxes and fees
Knotty Pine Bunkhouse

Large 4 bedroom in West Ames

Ames
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (34)
"Decent neighborhood, nice home with most of the needs covered! Would definitely stay again!"
United States
John O.
Large 4 bedroom in West Ames

Cozy Nook Cottage With Hot Tub

Nevada
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (18)
"Was a cute spot to stay for the night! "
United States
Jason K.
$123 nightly
The price is $125
Dec 8 - Dec 9
Total with taxes and fees
Cozy Nook Cottage With Hot Tub

Spacious 6-bedroom retreat next to park—ideal for family & group getaways

Ames
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (15)
"Great place to stay and highly responsive to messages. Extreamly suitable for a big group. "
United States
Zhuoran
Spacious 6-bedroom retreat next to park—ideal for family & group getaways

Modern Comfort. Perfect location, close to I-80 and sparkling clean!

Des Moines
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (10)
"Good clean and close to fair grounds "
United States
Kyle D.
$205 nightly
The price is $230
Dec 10 - Dec 11
Total with taxes and fees
Modern Comfort. Perfect location, close to I-80 and sparkling clean!

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

Urbandale
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (73)
"Excellent property with a ton of amenities! Everything we needed was there and easy to find."
United States
Jacob F.
$329 nightly
The price is $369
Dec 8 - Dec 9
Total with taxes and fees
NEW REMODEL! ARCADE GAMES, PNG PNG, SKEE BALL, ACCESS TO POOL. WE HAVE IT ALL!

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

Des Moines
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (25)
"The house was great! Plenty of room for everyone! The house was so clean!! We have this event every year, definitely will try to book for next yr!!!"
United States
Nicole
$296 nightly
The price is $332
Dec 8 - Dec 9
Total with taxes and fees
The Vintage Haven. A cozy home 5 mins from Downtown Des Moines. Pet-Friendly

Fun, group friendly house close to fair! Sleeps 8

Fairground
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (23)
"Comfortable beds, close to fair, clean, and nice. Jessica, the host was a super host with immediate feedback and getting what we needed. Highly recommend!"
United States
Tammy
$208 nightly
The price is $233
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026
Total with taxes and fees
Fun, group friendly house close to fair! Sleeps 8

2-bedroom vacation home just 3 minutes drive to Drake University

Waveland Park
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (49)
"Great place to stay"
United States
Ben C.
2-bedroom vacation home just 3 minutes drive to Drake University

1800s Home, Train-Themed Decor, Walk to Downtown & Attractions, Exclusive Perks

Boone
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (53)
"Excellent location for a weekend stay of a family reunion at Ledges and golf at Honey Creek. We appreciated all the amenities. Will definitely be staying again. "
United States
Mark P.
$198 nightly
The price is $222
Dec 8 - Dec 9
Total with taxes and fees
1800s Home, Train-Themed Decor, Walk to Downtown & Attractions, Exclusive Perks

Cozy 2BR Home in Central Des Moines

Des Moines
6.0 out of 10, (2)
"House was clean and comfortable. Perfect for our weekend stay. "
United States
Barb W.
$150 nightly
The price is $168
Dec 8 - Dec 9
Total with taxes and fees
Cozy 2BR Home in Central Des Moines

Beautiful remodeled historic Drake Univ home minutes from downtown and all metro

Drake
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (54)
"This home and hosts are fantastic! Very detail oriented owners. Good quality furnishings that enhanced the stay (I.e. linens, beds)"
United States
Randy and Nicole G.
$743 nightly
The price is $832
Dec 8 - Dec 9
Total with taxes and fees
Beautiful remodeled historic Drake Univ home minutes from downtown and all metro

The Love Shack | Spacious Family Getaway • 5BR/3BA • 10 Mins to Downtown

2.0 star property
Windsor Heights
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (12)
"Our stay was great. It fit the whole family. We were close to other relatives and things to do. The welcome email and Vrbo had different check in and check out times so I would recommend fixing that but it didn't effect our stay. "
United States
Jenna D.
$449 nightly
The price is $503
Dec 8 - Dec 9
Total with taxes and fees
The Love Shack | Spacious Family Getaway • 5BR/3BA • 10 Mins to Downtown

Entire Bungalow with Fenced-In Yard in Trendy Neighborhood, Central Des Moines

Des Moines
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (9)
$149 nightly
The price is $166
Dec 8 - Dec 9
Total with taxes and fees
Entire Bungalow with Fenced-In Yard in Trendy Neighborhood, Central Des Moines

Charming Beaverdale 4BR/2BA in central DSM - Safe & Cozy

Beaverdale
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (29)
"This location had the space, comfort and amenities to make our stay enjoyable. "
United States
Mark and Karen S.
Charming Beaverdale 4BR/2BA in central DSM - Safe & Cozy

Spacious 4-bedroom house central to Des Moines near Drake Univ. Fenced yard

Drake
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (7)
"Great location. Close to Drake. Clean home. Great space for our trip."
United States
Katie H.
$410 nightly
The price is $459
Dec 8 - Dec 9
Total with taxes and fees
Spacious 4-bedroom house central to Des Moines near Drake Univ. Fenced yard

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

2.0 star property
Drake
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (14)
"This was perfect for our quick getaway. We had a group of teens and there was plenty to keep them entertained and the site was so cute and clean!! We look forward to staying here again!!"
United States
Stacey C.
$325 nightly
The price is $364
Dec 8 - Dec 9
Total with taxes and fees
"The Hay Loft" - Hot Tub - Game Room - Fire Pit - Office - Family FUN

Newly remodeled 3-bedroom ranch with pool table, patio, and grill in Urbandale.

Urbandale
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (11)
"Clean and well kept, nice place to stay "
United States
Cooper L.
$269 nightly
The price is $301
Dec 10 - Dec 11
Total with taxes and fees
Newly remodeled 3-bedroom ranch with pool table, patio, and grill in Urbandale.

Sleepover: Magnificent Studio & Gym - Des Moines

Drake
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (3)
"Stayed for my daughter’s graduation from Drake University. Location was perfect!"
United States
Gerda B.
$164 nightly
The price is $183
Dec 8 - Dec 9
Total with taxes and fees
Sleepover: Magnificent Studio & Gym - Des Moines

Entire Home-Beautiful 4BR, 3.5BA Retreat in Ankeny, Iowa 2 King Beds, Fenced, AC

Ankeny
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (8)
"Had a great time with family, the Vrbo worked great for location. Very homey and nice. Came with everything you need for a normal week stay. Very clean and quiet."
United States
Todd S.
$327 nightly
The price is $366
Dec 15 - Dec 16
Total with taxes and fees
Entire Home-Beautiful 4BR, 3.5BA Retreat in Ankeny, Iowa 2 King Beds, Fenced, AC
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