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Spacious home with game room - Close to everything!

Lakefront vacation home with kitchen and patio

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Take advantage of a water park, a garden, and an arcade/game room at Spacious home with game room - Close to everything! . Free in-room WiFi and laundry facilities are available to all guests.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 131743 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

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About this property

Entire place

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

Spacious home with game room - Close to everything!

This large, open-concept ranch home offers the perfect blend of comfort, entertainment, and convenience for your next getaway. With four bedrooms, three full baths, two expansive living areas (each featuring a 65" smart TV), a fully stocked kitchen, and a game room, there's something for everyone to enjoy.

Families and large groups will appreciate the ample space to relax or gather together. The home is equipped with a variety of entertainment options, including a pool table, darts, poker/bumper pool table, tons of board games, toys, and books for kids. You’ll also have access to YouTubeTV, Hulu, Disney+, and Max on all TVs throughout the home, so the entertainment never stops!

Located in a peaceful neighborhood, you're just minutes from parks, golf courses, restaurants, and easy access to Highway 69 and I-35 for convenient travel.

Things to do nearby:
Within 20 minutes of popular spots like Adventureland, Wells Fargo Arena, Cascade Falls Waterpark, Urban Air, and Center Grove Orchard.
Explore local dining, breweries, and attractions, all within a short drive!

Outdoor Space:
Step outside to a fenced-in backyard with a spacious deck, pergola, and patio seating for everyone. The propane grill is ready for your next BBQ, and there’s plenty of space to enjoy the outdoors.

Main Level:
Fully stocked kitchen with cookware and major appliances
Washer and dryer (free to use)
Kitchen peninsula with bar seating for 3
Dining area with seating for 6 + additional seating for 4
Cozy living area with a 65" smart TV, perfect for family movie nights
Primary suite with a King bed, 55" smart TV, attached bath with 6-jet shower panel, and hand shower
Bedroom 2: Queen bed, large closet
Bedroom 3: Twin-over-full bunk bed + twin bed, large closet
Bathroom 2: Full bath with tub, shower, and more!

Lower Level:
Bedroom 4: Secondary suite with King bed, bonus area with twin daybed + twin trundle, attached bath with jet tub
Second living area with 65" smart TV
Dedicated workstation with desk, ergonomic chair, 27" widescreen monitor, and Chromebox (perfect for light work or emails)
Kids' nook with toys, books, play kitchen, and a cabinet full of board games
Game room: Pool table, darts, poker/bumper pool table, wet bar with mini-fridge, and wall-mounted 32" smart TV
Outdoor Features:
Large deck with seating under a pergola
Well-maintained lawn and landscaping
Propane grill for your use

Prime Location:
Only minutes away from the Prairie Ridge Sports Complex, Georgetown Park, and two golf courses, restaurants, and entertainment. Easy access to I-35 means you're a short drive from Des Moines, Ames, and Altoona!

Whether you're here to relax, explore, or enjoy quality time with loved ones, our home has everything you need for a memorable stay.

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Computer monitor
  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

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

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Table tennis
  • Water park
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,743 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: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items and take out the trash
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Place linens (except for comforters) and towels in the baskets found in each closet.
Place comforters on beds after removing sheets.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

We desire to be great neighbors at all times. Please be respectful during your stay!
Service fee required by the State of Iowa is automatically added.
Hit us up if you have any special requests or questions!

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
Note from host: Fee of $20 per dog will be added.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Many child and infant items available!

Events

No events allowed
Please be respectful of neighbors

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: Please be respectful of neighbors
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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

Located in Ankeny, this vacation home is near theme parks and on a lake. Some of the area's popular attractions include Adventureland and Iowa State Fairgrounds. Traveling with kids? Consider Heritage Carousel of Des Moines and Trailhead Park and Arboretum. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. Visit our Ankeny travel guide
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Ankeny, IA

What's nearby

  • Georgetown Park
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Ashland Meadows Park
    6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Briarwood South Park
    9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Prairie Ridge Sports Complex
    11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Prairie Lakes
    3 min drive - 1.3 miles

Getting around

  • Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
    46 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    3 min drive
  • Culver's
    3 min drive
  • Slim Chickens
    15 min walk
  • Casey's General Store
    19 min walk
  • Casey's General Store
    20 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Spacious home with game room - Close to everything! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (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 Spacious home with game room - Close to everything! ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Spacious home with game room - Close to everything! ?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Spacious home with game room - Close to everything! located?

This family-friendly Ankeny vacation home is located on a lake, within a 15-minute walk of Georgetown Park and Prairie Ridge Sports Complex. Horizon Park and Prairie Lakes are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Spacious home with game room - Close to everything! Reviews

Reviews

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 52 out of 54 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 54 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 54 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 54 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 54 reviews

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Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Adam R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great centrally located property for everything around Des Moines. Our group really enjoyed the game room/bar area in the basement. Super fun and clean home.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dan S.

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

Exactly as described

Very nice property. Location was excellent. House was decorated tastefully and everything needed for a comfortable stay for 7 adults.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark L.

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

Ankeny golf trip

Great accommodations and location
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Josh V.

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

Great House!

Our group’s second stay here and it was just as great as our first stay! Highly recommend this property and location!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pamela C.

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

Iowa Vacation

Had mini family reunion great pace comfortable, beautiful home will use again if needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael B.

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

Business Trip

Great place, very comfortable and roomy. All the needed essentials for a group. Very nice neighborhood as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Autumn B.

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

Amazing House

Wow! This house is fabulous! Very well done & attention to detail and ready to serve their guests! We had a group of 10 women stay together in this house! It was perfect with the amount of beds, bathrooms, eating and relaxing areas and we even enjoyed eating lunch on the deck! The owners were fabulous also! Everything about our stay was absolutely perfect! I highly recommend this property and would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Taylor D.

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

Summer Stay with Friends

The property was great and as advertised! In a friendly neighborhood with access to plenty of entertainment and amenities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cindy G.

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

Great House

The house was perfect for our family get together, lots of space, great quality and very clean. Check-in was very simple and the hosts were great to work with.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

David P.

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

Great Christmas vacation with family !

We scheduled a last minute trip to see family over Christmas in Ankeny. There was only 1 VRBO available in town to accommodate our crew. Place was great, perfect for our time with family.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laurie J.

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

Perfect for our family of 10!

Very clean house that met our needs. Easy to locate, easy entry and enjoyed the pool table that converted to ping pong, and the additional board games at night. Loved the deck for meals and the different seating areas in the house. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

angie s.

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

Great Location & Fantastic Space

This property is in a great location. It is well-maintained and perfect for a group of friends or extended family. We especially enjoyed spending time downstairs around the pool table and bar area. Plus, the upstairs kitchen and living area were open so we could enjoy conversation while cooking and watching TV. The hosts were very responsive to questions and issues. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda W.

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

Family Christmas

The property is spacious with enough bedrooms and bathrooms for 8 adults and 4 children. The kids have plenty of space to run. With having the kitchen table and dining room table, we had plenty of places to sit for meals and also play games. We enjoyed the pool table and ping pong table. Love that they put up a Christmas tree for us to put our presents under.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cindy D.

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

Very Nice!!

Pictures do not do this house justice! It was much more spacious than expected. Very clean and well organized. Our family enjoyed the peace and quiet of the neighborhood. It was nice to be able to unload our food and such from inside the garage right into the kitchen. Overall, a very good experience! Thank you Abby and Jeff for the good communication also.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda s., ANITA, IA

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

Family Get Together

We stayed for a weekend at this property and it was wonderful. Lots of room for everyone to roam and enough beds for all of us. It was clean and spotless and would highly recommend this property to anyone. Loved seeing the Christmas lights in the neighborhood that was up. It was a good experience for all of us.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

John B., Where do you live?

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

Great family gathering

Very clean property just as listed. 13 of us from 1 to 74 had a great family time together. Highlights included a pool tournament organized by 9 yr old grandson. Grandpa won.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matt K.

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

Softball

We stayed while our duaghter/granddaughter played in a softball tourney. Very at home feel and space for everyone to have private stay. Renters were more than helpful with questions and check-in. The neighborhood is quiet and it was perfect access for us to Waukee, Grimes, and Des Moines. Plenty of food and convenience stores nearby. Felt right at home.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve G.

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

Golf Weekend

We played golf all over the Des Moines area and chose this house as home base. The house was fantastic. Everyone had their own room and space. The house wasw super clean and modern. Would stay again if in the area! Thanks!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gary H.

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

Wonderful!

This house was perfect for our family gathering. We found it well-stocked with kitchenware, games, activities and gathering spaces. The bedrooms were comfortable and nicely accommodated our group of eleven. The house is located in a quiet residential neighborhood that’s convenient and easily accessible. Hosts Abby and Jeff provided us with everything we needed to know about the property so check-in and getting settled were very easy. We certainly hope to return.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim S.

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

Would stay again!

Jeff and Abby are fantastic hosts. Very easy to communicate with. It's been 4 years since our whole family has been able to be together. The home had everything we needed and so many good spaces for conversation, eating and entertainment. Would definitely use this home again and recommend it for anyone looking for something in the Ankeny area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris G.

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

Loved it

What a wonderful stay for my family. We were able to all be together. Ate our meals together. Didn’t have to stay in a smelly, crowed hotel. Plenty of space for all to spread out. Wonderful house. Well stocked with necessities. Couldn’t have been better. Will do again when we all gather in Ankeny
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda W.

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

Christmas Celebration

This house was well located for my family coming in from Nebraska, Missouri, and northern Iowa. It was spacious, very clean and with great amenities. We were able to have a great Christmas celebration without being on top of each other. Also bonus surprise was the Christmas tree!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karma K.

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

Family time

We had extended family come to town from several different states for our granddaughter’s 1st birthday. This house was perfect to accommodate all of us from a newborn to 80 year old Great-grandmother. The house has a great open concept which allowed us plenty of room to all be together during the day and yet provided good privacy with bedrooms separated between levels at night. We will definitely stay here again! Highly recommend this home to anyone visiting Ankeny, Iowa.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine S.

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

A beautiful house!!

If I could give this property 100 stars I would!! It is amazing!! We were in town for my daughter's wedding reception and this house filled every need!! We even had a sendoff brunch for family and friends and the space fit us all!! You will want for nothing in this house. Completely stocked right down to the comfy throw blankets in the living room. We felt like we were home. Great communication with our hosts!! We loved it and we're so grateful to have a house that felt like home!!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kyle T.

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

Weekend stay with fiends

3 of my veteran deployment buddies and I get together each February to go ice fishing, but the weather just wasn't cooperating this year. We opted instead to stay at this property for the weekend, and enjoyed it immensely. We didn't do much besides BBQ, play cards, and shoot pool & darts downstairs (which was a huge bonus about the house!), just enjoying some reunion time together. The hosts were very accommodating and easy to work with, even allowing one of us to bring his service dog. The house was very clean and would 100% stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024