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Stunning Penthouse - King Bed - City/River View - Corner Unit - Wells Fargo

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A modern living room with a dining area, a large flat-screen TV, and a view of the city through a window.
A wooden table with a coffee maker, milk jug, and coffee cups, set against a green leafy wall.
A modern bedroom with a large bed, a view of the city, and a skylight.
A modern living room with a chessboard, two glasses of wine, a green sofa, and a painting on the wall.
A spacious, modern interior with a polished concrete floor and a series of hanging pendant lights.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Entire apartment

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Des Moines, IA
  • Place, Iowa State Capitol Building
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Iowa Events Center
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Casey's Center
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, Des Moines, IA (DSM-Des Moines Intl.)
    ‪12 min drive‬

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About this property

Stunning Penthouse - King Bed - City/River View - Corner Unit - Wells Fargo

Step into the only two-bedroom penthouse condo in the building, perched on the top floor of Des Moines' trendiest neighborhood. Whether you’re here for a concert at Wells Fargo Arena, a convention, or just exploring the vibrant East Village, our chic and moody pad is your perfect urban hideaway.

The Space

Living Room

- Electric Fireplace: Cozy up after a day of adventures.
- 65" Smart TV: Binge-watch your favorite shows in ultra-HD.
- Luxurious Velvet Couch: Sink into pure comfort.
- Live Edge Coffee Table: Perfect for those nostalgic record sessions.
- Chess Board: Challenge your friends to a strategic duel.
- Edgy Art & Décor: Get inspired by our curated, moody vibe.

Kitchen & Dining
- Fully Stocked Kitchen: Whether you're a culinary wizard or just in it for the snacks, we’ve got everything you need.
- Coffee Bar: From flavored syrups to a French press, your caffeine cravings are covered.
- Cocktail Tools: Shake up some fun with our complete set.
- Wine & Shot Glasses: Celebrate with style.

Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Master Bedroom: King-size comfort with private ensuite and city skyline views.
- Second Bedroom: Equally luxurious with its own private bathroom.
- Both Bathrooms: Modern bidets for that extra touch of luxury.

The View

Every room offers breathtaking views of the city skyline, the river, and sunsets that will leave you in awe. With blackout curtains in every room, you can enjoy the beauty or block it out for a perfect night's sleep.

The Extras

- Rollaway Bed: Perfect for an extra guest.
- Top-Floor Access: Your private oasis awaits.
- Free Parking Spot: Enjoy the convenience of your own parking space included.

The Neighborhood

- Zombie Burger: A must-try for quirky and delicious bites.
- Nightlife & Bars: From craft cocktails to laid-back pubs.
- Restaurants & Breakfast Spots: Satisfy every craving.
- Local Pantry: For your quick convenience needs.
- Coffee Shops: Get your caffeine fix just steps away.
- Breweries: Sample local brews nearby.
- Iowa State Fairgrounds: Just a short drive away.
- Farmers Market: Don’t miss this summer staple every weekend.

Your Adventure Starts Here!

Book now and experience Des Moines from the best seat in the house. Whether you're here to explore, relax, or live it up, our penthouse condo is your ultimate East Village retreat.
During your stay at this apartment building, you're just a quick walk from Wooly's. Enjoy features like a gym and laundry facilities. The apartment includes amenities such as free WiFi and a kitchen.
  • Air-conditioned apartment with kitchen, washing machine, and 2 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi (speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices))
  • Amenities include laundry facilities and an elevator
  • Onsite recreation includes a gym
  • 14 minutes by foot from Casey's Center and a 5-minute drive from Drake University
As a guest of this apartment, you'll find a fitness center, laundry facilities, 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

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • Up to 9 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Gym

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

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

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 20 lbs per pet)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Note from host: Pets not allowed alone in unit even if crated.

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 private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances 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
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.

Stunning Penthouse - King Bed - City/River View - Corner Unit - Wells Fargo Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 6 out of 9 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 9 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 9 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 9 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Megan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The apartment is clean, the host is accessible and friendly, everything I needed was in the space and was quality. They very much took extra steps to include high end furnishings. Great stay! Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

CYNTHIA M.

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

Overnight in DSM

Clean, comfortable, contemporary. Great location close to restaurants, shopping and a Saturday morning at the farmers market.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cassandra V.

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

Awesome place!

5/5 stars! Lovely place, very clean and awesome location! Host was responsive and attentive.
Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Philly W.

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

Fun time

Sit with some girlfriends. Easy access to downtown Des Moines, which was fun. Cute place to stay in accommodating. Would recommend.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Emily P.

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

Can't say enough good things!

The apartment is wonderful, the views are beautiful, location is perfect! Easily accessible to everything, very short walk to the downtown Farmers Market on Saturday morning. I would highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne H.

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

Incredible Views and Fantastic Location!

This property is exactly as it is described in the listing. It's modern decor, spacious bedrooms, ensuite bathrooms, and just a block off of downtown's Court Street met the needs of our family. The bonus factor was the incredible views of downtown, the river, and the beautiful bridge. The river walk is just a few blocks away. Great parking and the Host was very easy to communicate with and provided us with all of the information we needed for a great stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

William T.

Disliked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
We arrived and found the elevators were not working for this 11th floor property. I'm 71 and my partner is 62. We traversed the stairs once and decided that was impossible. Residents informed us that the elevators often were "down". We contacted "Jesse" and Vrbo, but did not get an adequate or timely response. We moved to the Hilton.The apartment was adequate on a cursory brief inspection. However, the hallways and stairs were bug ridden. The entire property had the ambiance of a college dorm.After some heartache and perseverance, Vrbo issued a refund.Be circumspect about renting this property. They're just asking for an ADA complaint, IMO.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Addie H.

Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice apartment, run down building

We had an interesting stay at this apartment. Let me start with the positives.The central air conditioning worked exceptionally well in the unit. As opposed to the hallways in the building, which were stifling. The location was convenient for our activities at the Iowa State Fairgrounds. The view was spectacular as described. The washer and dryer were huge bonus for us, as were the ensuite bathrooms. The decor was tasteful and modern without being too stuffy. The big screen televisions in each room were really nice, and we enjoyed the blackout shades for sleeping in. The mattresses were comfortable.Now for the constructive criticism. And please know we feel like most of the things we disliked were not the fault of the host, Jesse, but rather the sad state of the apartment building. The elevator only seemed to work about half to 60 percent of the time we were there. Yes, we knew we rented a pent house, but it was implied there were elevators. My two kids, elderly mother in law and myself, a 3 year brain cancer survivor, walked up and down eleven flights of stairs with luggage multiple times during our week long stay. The wall ac unit in the king bedroom was loud and also not very effective. When asked about it, Jesse stated he knew it made noise, and offered to send maintenance, but we declined.Appreciated the fact we weren't required to do any kind of deep cleaning in order to check out. That was extremely convenient eslecially with an early morning flight!
The gorgeous view looking over the river.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

J C.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
We stayed in the penthouse unit of this building for three nights, and unfortunately, the experience was far from relaxing. The unit itself was decently furnished and had a nice layout, but everything else—from the building to the management—was a major letdown.Elevator Nightmare The penthouse is on the 11th floor, and the elevator broke down every single day of our stay except the last. We had to climb 11 flights of stairs multiple times a day, which was exhausting and unacceptable for a vacation rental. The host, Jesse, said there was nothing they could do, which felt dismissive. To make matters worse, residents were so fed up they left a note in the lobby urging everyone to call the landlord and sue.Fly Infestation On the second day, we discovered a fly infestation in the second bedroom. It was bad enough that we had to close off the room for the rest of our stay. Jesse was again unable to resolve the issue, leaving us short a bedroom in a unit we paid full price for.Noisy AC The AC unit in the primary bedroom was extremely loud and clearly in need of maintenance. It made sleeping difficult, especially after climbing all those stairs.Building Conditions The building itself is run down. The hallways were littered with trash and stained carpets, which made coming and going feel grimy and unpleasant.The Good The interior of the unit was the only redeeming feature—clean, modern, and spacious. But that alone doesn’t make up for the rest.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025