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Our top choices for Johnston vacation rentals

A living room with a sofa, coffee table, TV, fireplace, and decorative plants.

1. Spacious 5BR Retreat w/Beautiful Views,3 King 2 Full 1 Queen bed, AC in Johnston

Spacious 5BR Retreat w/Beautiful Views,3 King 2 Full 1 Queen bed, AC in Johnston
Johnston
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (17 reviews)
"Host was very kind and easy to communicate with, also was a beautiful property and truly enjoyed staying!"
United States
Bella R.
$335 nightly
The price is $375
Nov 8 - Nov 9
Total with taxes and fees
Spacious 5BR Retreat w/Beautiful Views,3 King 2 Full 1 Queen bed, AC in Johnston
A room with a foosball table, two arcade machines, and a sofa with colorful cushions.

2. Kasa Downtown Des Moines

Kasa Downtown Des Moines
4.0 star property
Downtown Des Moines
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (129 reviews)
"Cute little area, close to downtown. Parking is close - do not risk parking on the road!"
United States
Courtnie
$115 nightly
The price is $129
Nov 28 - Nov 29
Total with taxes and fees
Kasa Downtown Des Moines
A modern living space with a kitchen, a blue sofa with a 'welcome' pillow, and a decorative fan.

3. 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, (39 reviews)
"Awesome place and host! Highly recommend"
United States
Melissa H.
$132 nightly
The price is $148
Nov 29 - Nov 30
Total with taxes and fees
Entire Bungalow with Fenced-In Yard! Sleeps 6 & Pet-Friendly, Central Des Moines
An outdoor patio with a fire pit, seating, and a grill area.

4. Sleepover | Extraordinary Studio + Gym- Des Moines

Sleepover | Extraordinary Studio + Gym- Des Moines
Drake
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (4 reviews)
"Nice place and close to where we needed to be. "
United States
Lori P.
$176 nightly
The price is $199
Nov 8 - Nov 9
Total with taxes and fees
Sleepover | Extraordinary Studio + Gym- Des Moines
Room

5. Emerald Haven

Emerald Haven
Downtown Des Moines
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (23 reviews)
"Clean studio in a convenient location. But don’t park in the apartment lot. I got towed within one hour! Had to wait until the next morning to get my car out of the tow lot and pay 200."
United States
Michael W.
$107 nightly
The price is $116
Nov 8 - Nov 9
Total with taxes and fees
Emerald Haven
A modern entryway with a dark wooden door, a large wall clock, and a textured doormat.

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

NEW REMODEL! ARCADE GAMES, PNG PNG, SKEE BALL, ACCESS TO POOL. WE HAVE IT ALL!
Urbandale
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (95 reviews)
"This is our second time staying here with several families traveling to Iowa for our daughter’s softball tournaments, we always enjoy staying here!"
United States
megan p.
$461 nightly
The price is $516
Nov 8 - Nov 9
Total with taxes and fees
NEW REMODEL! ARCADE GAMES, PNG PNG, SKEE BALL, ACCESS TO POOL. WE HAVE IT ALL!
A living room with a sofa, a coffee table, a TV, a ceiling fan, and a window with blinds.

7. Cozy #2 for YOU! 1-bed apartment in fantastic Sherman Hill Downtown Des Moines

Cozy #2 for YOU! 1-bed apartment in fantastic Sherman Hill Downtown Des Moines
Downtown Des Moines
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (15 reviews)
"The location is incredible, close to everything going on downtown or at Drake, and includes off-street parking! Check in is seamless and hosts are responsive! Perfect landing spot for a weekend in Des Moines with a great location and solid amenities!"
United States
Nathan S.
$154 nightly
The price is $173
Nov 9 - Nov 10
Total with taxes and fees
Cozy #2 for YOU! 1-bed apartment in fantastic Sherman Hill Downtown Des Moines
A modern living room with a grey sectional sofa, a small white table, and a large round rug. There are two windows with floral curtains, a wooden door, and a white ceiling.

8. Beautiful 3-bedroom house with AC in adorable Des Moines

Beautiful 3-bedroom house with AC in adorable Des Moines
Beaverdale
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (24 reviews)
"Perfect for our needs. The host was very communicative during our stay and check-in and check-out was simple and smooth. Great value and we would stay here again!"
United States
Michael G.
$227 nightly
The price is $254
Nov 8 - Nov 9
Total with taxes and fees
Beautiful 3-bedroom house with AC in adorable Des Moines
Property grounds

9. Tranquil Escape

Tranquil Escape
Downtown Des Moines
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (5 reviews)
"We really enjoyed our stay at this cute little Studio in Des Moines. The location is great - right next to the Capital and Interstate. Will be back again soon :)"
United States
Amber V.
$102 nightly
The price is $111
Nov 16 - Nov 17
Total with taxes and fees
Tranquil Escape
An outdoor patio with a wooden wall, glass sliding doors, and seating areas including a table and chairs.

10. Azure Oasis Studio

Azure Oasis Studio
Downtown Des Moines
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (2 reviews)
"I wasn't all that impressed with the cleanliness of the room when I arrived but our host was gracious and eager to make things right away. Best customer service I've experienced in a long time. Will come back!"
United States
Raphaelle B.
$107 nightly
The price is $116
Nov 8 - Nov 9
Total with taxes and fees
Azure Oasis Studio
A modern living room with a green sofa, a glass coffee table, and green chairs. There is a sliding glass door leading to a balcony.

11. Evergreen Nook

Evergreen Nook
Downtown Des Moines
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (8 reviews)
"Awesome !!"
United States
Heather
$113 nightly
The price is $123
Nov 9 - Nov 10
Total with taxes and fees
Evergreen Nook
A spacious living area with grey sofas, a coffee table, and a ceiling fan.

12. Suburban Oasis with Hot Tub Spa

Suburban Oasis with Hot Tub Spa
Urbandale
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (39 reviews)
"Perfect location! Host responded quickly. Would book this home again."
United States
Daniel/Beth W.
$327 nightly
The price is $366
Nov 22 - Nov 23
Total with taxes and fees
Suburban Oasis with Hot Tub Spa
A modern apartment with a kitchen, living area, and a dining space.

13. New Spacious 4-bedroom house in charming Ankeny with WiFi, AC-Prime Location

New Spacious 4-bedroom house in charming Ankeny with WiFi, AC-Prime Location
Ankeny
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (40 reviews)
"Location worked out perfect for us. The house was clean and the hosts were very responsive."
United States
Steve D.
$283 nightly
The price is $316
Nov 8 - Nov 9
Total with taxes and fees
New Spacious 4-bedroom house in charming Ankeny with WiFi, AC-Prime Location
A snow-covered pathway leading to a building with a lamp post on the left.

14. • Iconic Lustron home with 2 king beds •

• Iconic Lustron home with 2 king beds •
Windsor Heights
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (7 reviews)
"We had a week packed full of fun visiting several locations in and around Windsor Heights, Iowa. The place was perfect for our sleeping needs. "
United States
Martina G.
$205 nightly
The price is $230
Nov 24 - Nov 25
Total with taxes and fees
• Iconic Lustron home with 2 king beds •
A building with a tree in front of a body of water.

15. RARE Mid-Mod Home. Spacious inside-and-out.

RARE Mid-Mod Home. Spacious inside-and-out.
Urbandale
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (16 reviews)
"Had a great stay with the family. The house is beautiful and the host was great to work with. Highly recommend!"
United States
David H.
$502 nightly
The price is $563
Nov 8 - Nov 9
Total with taxes and fees
RARE Mid-Mod Home. Spacious inside-and-out.
An outdoor patio with a fire pit, seating, and a grill area.

16. Sleepover | Impressive Studio and Gym - Des Moines

Sleepover | Impressive Studio and Gym - Des Moines
Drake
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (3 reviews)
"Easy access to drake university was great"
United States
Gerardo
$176 nightly
The price is $199
Nov 8 - Nov 9
Total with taxes and fees
Sleepover | Impressive Studio and Gym - Des Moines
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a wooden floor.

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

The Love Shack | Spacious Family Getaway • 5BR/3BA • 10 Mins to Downtown
Windsor Heights
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (33 reviews)
"Perfect spot for our family celebrating a graduation. Host was SO Accommodating."
United States
Tim B.
$481 nightly
The price is $539
Nov 9 - Nov 10
Total with taxes and fees
The Love Shack | Spacious Family Getaway • 5BR/3BA • 10 Mins to Downtown
A modern living room with a sofa, a glass coffee table, and a TV mounted on the wall.

18. Cozy 1B1B w/Wi-Fi, Balcony Views, Coffee + Parking

Cozy 1B1B w/Wi-Fi, Balcony Views, Coffee + Parking
Downtown Des Moines
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (27 reviews)
"This was a great place, clean, comfortable and location is amazing."
United States
Krystal D.
$161 nightly
The price is $180
Nov 6 - Nov 7
Total with taxes and fees
Cozy 1B1B w/Wi-Fi, Balcony Views, Coffee + Parking
A modern living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a large plant. There is a kitchen in the background with cabinets and appliances.

19. Boho Loft / Skyline View / Walk to Arena Events

Boho Loft / Skyline View / Walk to Arena Events
Downtown Des Moines
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (8 reviews)
"Wonderful location! "
United States
Travis
$162 nightly
The price is $181
Nov 8 - Nov 9
Total with taxes and fees
Boho Loft / Skyline View / Walk to Arena Events
A shower with a grey shower curtain, a handheld showerhead, and a wall-mounted soap dispenser.

20. Central Comfort - Downtown Studio - Near Court Ave

Central Comfort - Downtown Studio - Near Court Ave
Downtown Des Moines
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (13 reviews)
"Convenient location downtown."
United States
Joshua
$151 nightly
The price is $159
Nov 8 - Nov 9
Total with taxes and fees
Central Comfort - Downtown Studio - Near Court Ave
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Hyatt Place Des Moines/Downtown

Hyatt Place Des Moines/Downtown

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Hyatt Place Des Moines/Downtown

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Everything you need to know about Johnston vacation rentals

Whether you’re excited for the perfect family vacation, a romantic getaway for two, or the ultimate city break, we’ve got the Johnston vacation rental for you. At Expedia, you can take your pick from private vacation homes, apartments, condos, resorts, cabins, villas, motels. The list goes on, and on …and on.

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Frequently asked questions

Are there vacation rentals in Johnston?

Yes, you can find vacation rentals near the most popular points of interest in Johnston, or you can go with a more secluded option if you're looking for relaxation. Visitors like the top-notch restaurants and festivals in Johnston. Leave plenty of time to check out the shops and riverfront during your trip.

What are some of the best vacation home rentals in Johnston?

SO MUCH FUN! ARCADE, PL TBL, PNG PNG, YARD GAMES, INDOOR AND OUTDOOR POOLS!!: This vacation home rental outside of Johnston 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.

How many vacation rentals are there in Johnston?

With 6 Expedia vacation rentals, you're sure to find just the right place for your Johnston stay.

What’s there to see and do in Johnston?

Saylorville Lake and Walnut Ridge Recreation Area are a couple of scenic spots to enjoy the outdoors, whereas Iowa Gold Star Military Museum is one of the cultural attractions. Pioneer Hi-Bred Headquarters and Merle Hay Mall are a couple of places you'll find in the larger area.

What’s a vacation rental in Johnston like?

Vacation rentals are privately owned properties you can book for a few weeks or just a few days in Johnston. Vacation rentals offer extras like laundry facilities and kitchens so you'll have a home away from home. If you're concerned about a clean environment, a vacation rental can offer a sense of security away from shared hotel elevators and lobbies bustling with people while still allowing you the excitement and enjoyment of travel. You'll also find more space in a vacation rental than in a traditional hotel, which makes a vacation rental a great option for a family trip.