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Family & Pet-Friendly 2BR Retreat Near Downtown

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Outdoor dining
2 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel cot
Smart TV, table football, ping pong
Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroom73 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Parking available
  • Outdoor space

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Des Moines, IA
  • Place, Principal Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Iowa Events Center
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Casey's Center
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Des Moines, IA (DSM-Des Moines Intl.)
    ‪8 min drive‬

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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.

Family & Pet-Friendly 2BR Retreat Near Downtown

Welcome to The Kirkwood!
Perfect for the State Fair, concerts, or a weekend getaway, The Kirkwood has everything you need — a bright living space, cozy bedrooms, updated kitchen, and a spacious yard with a new deck.
Families and pets are welcome, with plenty of room to relax. Enjoy the convenience of a long driveway, plus quick access to downtown Des Moines, Iowa State Fairgrounds, and local attractions.

Sleeping Arrangements
• Bedroom 1 → Full bed (sleeps 2)
• Bedroom 2 → Twin bed (sleeps 1)
• Living Room → Full pull-out couch (sleeps 2)
• Basement → Twin pull-out couch (sleeps 1; recreational area, no standard bedroom window)

We have also turned the basement into a small recreational and work area. This is also where the full size washer and dryer are located.

You will have access to the full kitchen to make your delicious meals.

The backyard offers plenty of space, though it is not fenced. We kindly ask guests to keep pets on a leash outdoors. We’ve provided a pet waste station in the backyard to make things easy for you.

High-speed WiFi is available throughout the home.
During your stay at this vacation home, you'll be close to Casey's Center. Laundry facilities are available. The vacation home offers free WiFi and a kitchen.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine, and patio
  • Free WiFi
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • Onsite recreation includes a playground
  • Just a 5-minute drive from Casey's Center and 7 minutes from Drake University
As a guest of this vacation home, you'll find barbecue grills, a garden, and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • Up to 23 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Foosball table
  • Table tennis

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

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 788 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Rules

Guests are to clean up animal waste promptly using the provided bags on the side of the garage. Please throw it away in the outside trash bin.
There is currently no fence (coming spring 2025). Dogs must be on a leash anytime outside.

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 50 lbs per pet)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Note from host: A second pet is allowed for an additional $50 fee

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 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 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.

Family & Pet-Friendly 2BR Retreat Near Downtown Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

Liked: Cleanliness
House was very clean and comfortable. The location worked out well for all the places we wanted to go
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cooper R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location and had everything we needed!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mikayla Y.

Liked: Cleanliness
clean and cute property for a festival weekend. more than enough space, good amenities, comfortable. we loved the mud room or whatever it’s called. i will say it kinda smelled funny, like smoke or something. i would recommend air fresheners or candles for guests with sensitive senses of smell like me.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashleigh G.

Liked: Cleanliness
The host was available as needed to answer questions or help. The stay was perfect for our needs. Although we did not bring our furbabies, I appreciate that this host is ready and willing to accommodate them!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angel C.

Liked: Cleanliness

College roommate reunion

The property was absolutely perfect. We had three adults with two rooms. The property was clean, centrally located well furnished, and had more than enough amenities. We also were able to bring our dog, which was a huge bus! We definitely recommend this property to any others.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

ERIC R., COLORADO SPRINGS

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome stay!

Everything was smooth and easy, the hosts provided all communications quickly and out Frenchie, Kyla loved the backyard play!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victoria R., Fulton, MO

Liked: Cleanliness

Great value

This house is cute, clean, & comfortable. The kitchen is well-equipped which was terrific for hosting a small birthday get together for a relative we came to visit. The location is super convenient for taking a walk at Gray’s Lake.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

David A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location, cozy!

Great little place. Location makes it a great spot to explore the city.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great little getaway home

While had some confusion on the code access, our stay was great overall. It's a very cozy place with everything we needed. Large kitchen and tub/shower. Nicely decorated and comfortable. Hosts were helpful. Would go again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Keena G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Worked out great

It was just as advertised, clean and had everything we needed. I would recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024