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Your downtown home base—walk to Casey's Center, explore local attractions, and enjoy the convenience of free parking.

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A modern apartment with a kitchenette, a blue sofa, a patterned rug, and a painting on the wall.
Fitness facility
A modern lounge area with a bar, seating, a fireplace, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.
A modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, wooden cabinets, and a black countertop.
A bedroom with a bed, two bedside lamps, a chair, and a window with a city view.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire apartment

1 bathroomSleeps 359 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym
  • Parking available

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Des Moines, IA
  • Place, Iowa Events Center
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Casey's Center
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, EMC Expo Center
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Des Moines, IA (DSM-Des Moines Intl.)
    ‪11 min drive‬

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About this property

Your downtown home base—walk to Casey's Center, explore local attractions, and enjoy the convenience of free parking.

Stay near the action—and sleep in peace.
• 5-minute walk to Casey’s Center
• Steps from the Iowa Events Center
• Skip event traffic and parking hassles
• Quiet, modern apartment
• Industrial-style flooring
• Connected through the main lobby to a Mercy College building
• Near MercyOne, downtown dining and entertainment
• Ideal for concerts, games, medical visits and business travel

Guests will have privacy throughout their stay. We will not be onsite, but our local team is available through the booking platform if you have questions, need assistance, or experience a maintenance issue.
Please send all nonemergency questions through the booking platform so our team can respond as quickly as possible.

College Hill offers one of the most convenient locations for attending major events in downtown Des Moines. The community is connected to the quiet Mercy College campus while remaining only about a five-minute walk from Casey’s Center and the Iowa Events Center.

This location is especially convenient for:
* Concert and comedy-show guests
* Iowa Wild hockey fans
* Iowa Wolves basketball fans
* Tournament and sporting-event attendees
* Convention and trade-show guests
* Families visiting Mercy College students
* Healthcare professionals and hospital visitors
* Couples enjoying a downtown weekend
* Business travelers working in central Des Moines

You can enjoy your event without dealing with arena traffic, expensive rideshares, or the frustration of finding downtown parking. When the event ends, simply walk back to your apartment and relax.

Downtown dining, nightlife, breweries, shopping, Court Avenue, and the East Village are also a short drive or rideshare away. The neighborhood provides a great balance: close enough to enjoy downtown Des Moines but removed from the late-night noise of the busiest entertainment districts.

Guests have private access to the entire apartment during their reservation, including the living area, bedroom, bathroom, kitchen, and all appliances and amenities provided inside the unit.
Guests may also use the shared building entrance, hallways, and designated parking areas.
Shared Laundry: Laundry is free and located at the end of the hallway close to the elevators.
Shared Gym: Open 24 hours a day, accessible with your key fob.

Building-entry instructions, apartment-access information, and parking directions will be provided before check-in.

Parking: We provide 1 free parking pass for the parking lot. The pass will either be located in the lockbox or in your unit. All vehicles without a pass will be towed at the owner's expense.

Enter the building through the west entrance. There is a lockbox on the wall to the right of the double doors. It is marked with your reserved unit #.

Codes and keys:
1. Choose the lockbox marked with your reserved unit number, and enter the code we will provide you with followed by the enter button.
2. Enter into the lobby. The elevators will be to your Right.

This private apartment combines an industrial-style look with the comfort and convenience needed for a downtown Des Moines stay. The industrial-style flooring gives the space a clean, modern feel, while the quiet college-campus setting provides a peaceful place to recharge.

The apartment includes:

Private apartment with no shared living space
Industrial-style flooring
Comfortable living room
Wi-Fi
Television
Heating and air conditioning
Kitchen with basic cooking essentials
Private bathroom
Linens and towels
Convenient access to downtown Des Moines
Approximately a five-minute walk to Casey’s Center
Easy access to the Iowa Events Center

Here's what you get:
Queen sized bed
Sofa for additional sleeping area
Maximum # of Guests = 3
Full Kitchen
Elevator Access
Free Parking with a pass

This industrial feel apartment offers unbeatable access to the city's pulse. You're just steps away from Wells Fargo Arena and Hy-Vee Hall, surrounded by some of the best dining and entertainment options. Perfect if you are coming to town for any event at Wells Fargo or Hy-Vee Hall!

Casey’s Center and the Iowa Events Center are approximately a five-minute walk from the apartment, making this an ideal location for guests attending concerts, games, tournaments, conventions, and other major events.
Guests can walk to nearby downtown destinations or use a short rideshare for Court Avenue, the East Village, restaurants, breweries, nightlife, shopping, and other Des Moines attractions.
A vehicle may be helpful for exploring areas outside downtown, but it is not necessary for guests whose primary plans are at Casey’s Center or the Iowa Events Center.
Major roads and interstate access are nearby, providing convenient travel throughout the Des Moines metro area.


This apartment is located within College Hill, a quiet residential community connected to the Mercy College campus. It is an excellent choice for guests attending concerts, sporting events, tournaments, conventions, graduations, or other activities at Casey’s Center and the Iowa Events Center.
Although the apartment is close to downtown entertainment, this is not a party property. College students, healthcare professionals, and permanent residents live nearby, so guests must be respectful of the community and keep noise to a minimum.
Downtown restaurants, breweries, shopping, nightlife, and attractions are only a short walk, drive, or rideshare away.
No smoking, vaping, parties, or unregistered guests are permitted.

We would love to offer you:
Early Check in 2PM - $50
Late Check Out 12NN - $50
Fill the Fridge service - $25 + cost of groceries

Pre-Arrival Requirements:
1. Read and sign the rental agreement. 3
2. Send us a picture of you holding your government-issued of ID.
Thank you for your cooperation!
During your stay at this apartment building, you're just a quick walk from Casey's Center. A gym is available. Free WiFi and a kitchen are available in the apartment.
  • Air-conditioned apartment with kitchen, Smart TV, and refrigerator
  • Free WiFi (speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices))
  • Amenities include an elevator
  • Onsite recreation includes a gym
  • Just a 3-minute walk from Iowa Events Center and 7 minutes by foot from Casey's Center
This apartment offers its guests a fitness center and an elevator. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Des Moines apartment is smoke free.


Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Lift
  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In the city centre

Things to do

  • Gym

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 632 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 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

No Parties
No Pets
No Smoking or Vaping inside the home.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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Your downtown home base—walk to Casey's Center, explore local attractions, and enjoy the convenience of free parking. Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 8 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 8 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 8 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 8 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 8 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hugo M.

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

Perfect location

The location was perfect for the Iowa Events Center. Good apartment, and very clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Zachary G.

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

Des Moines stay

Everything was excellent.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Gary G.

Great experience

Nice location. Very clean room . Would definitely go here again
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Renee J.

Instay modern studio

Perfect location for downtown events and restaurants. The welcome info and codes to get access came in easy. 100% recommend this location!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda R.

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

Perfect for what we needed

We were in town for a dance competition and this location was great for access to Wells, IA events center, HyVee Hall, etc. Apartments was clean and spacious. Great views. (May want to bring ear plugs with helicopter/life lights landing close by).
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Frank

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Communication
The bed was extremely uncomfortable. Location was great, but noise was pretty bad. Checking in was much too complicated.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Would Stay Again!

Great space with wondeful view and convenient to get to east or west sides of Des Moines! See the state capitol building and the art museum while there. Another beside lamp, a bath mat, another pair of salad/sandwich sized plates would be good additions. Had no idea this was a college campus building before getting there; that was mildly confusing for me, lol
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Would Stay Again!

Great space with wondeful view and convenient to get to east or west sides of Des Moines! See the state capitol building and the art museum while there. Another regular lamp and a small desk lamp, a bath mat, another pair of salad/sandwich sized plates needed. Had no idea this was a college campus building before getting there, and that was mildly confusing- would have been good to know ahead of time.