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Vacation Rentals in Des Moines

Kasa Downtown Des Moines

4.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (81)
"Close to the YMCA"
The price is CA $120
CA $135 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 30 - Mar 31
Kasa Downtown Des Moines

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

9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (52)
"Our large family had a great stay here! There was something for everyone to do! "
The price is CA $213
CA $636 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 27 - Mar 28
NEW REMODEL! ARCADE GAMES, PNG PNG, SKEE BALL, ACCESS TO POOLS..WE HAVE IT ALL!

SO MUCH FUN! ARCADE, PL TBL, PNG PNG, YARD GAMES, INDOOR AND OUTDOOR POOLS!!

9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (47)
"Everything was great and really fun!"
The price is CA $213
CA $724 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 1 - Apr 2
SO MUCH FUN! ARCADE, PL TBL, PNG PNG, YARD GAMES, INDOOR AND OUTDOOR POOLS!!

LUXURY GETAWAY! ARCADE, POOL TBL, PING PONG, HOT TUB, DECK! ACCESS TO POOLS!

9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (47)
"This property was perfect for our family christmas- plenty of things on the property for everyone to do, and close proximity to so many options for all ages"
The price is CA $284
CA $820 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 27 - Mar 28
LUXURY GETAWAY! ARCADE, POOL TBL, PING PONG, HOT TUB, DECK! ACCESS TO POOLS!

Charming 3-bedroom house with WiFi and fitness room and hot tub, playground

2.0 star property
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (13)
"Good. Close to many places we needed to go"
The price is CA $143
CA $395 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 31 - Apr 1
Charming 3-bedroom house with WiFi and fitness room and hot tub, playground

Luxury 4 bedroom and 2.5 bath home

9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (10)
"We were in town for my mom’s funeral. It was nice that my kids and grandkids could all stay together. Location was great, beds comfortable and nice to have 2.5 bathrooms. Would stay again."
The price is CA $250
CA $731 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 27 - Mar 28
Luxury 4 bedroom and 2.5 bath home

AMAZING & A PARTY BARN… HOT TUB, PL TBl, PNG PNG, & ARCADE! ACCESS TO POOLS!

10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (58)
"It was the perfect place for our family to be together to celebrate and play games in a homey place rather than hotel rooms. The property would have received 5 stars, but the master shower water never got hot, only warmish even after running it for a long time. I was also disappointed that the master bed has two twin mattresses joined, leaving an uncomfortable crack between your partner. I would recommend a foam T wedge being added or a regular king mattress to fix this problem. Otherwise, we...
The price is CA $355
CA $1,081 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 27 - Mar 28
AMAZING & A PARTY BARN… HOT TUB, PL TBl, PNG PNG, & ARCADE! ACCESS TO POOLS!

The Vintage Haven. A cozy home 5 mins from Downtown Des Moines. Pet-Friendly

9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (10)
"Very nice property. Host was amazing and had great communication. Definitely would stay again when in the area."
The price is CA $284
CA $507 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 31 - Apr 1
The Vintage Haven. A cozy home 5 mins from Downtown Des Moines. Pet-Friendly

Comfortable and Spacious 3 Bedroom Home

9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (37)
"10 Minutes from the RecPlex and plenty of dining options even closer. Worked out great for us to crash and recharge each night."
Comfortable and Spacious 3 Bedroom Home

• Casa Dean sleeps 20 close to Fairgrounds and Downtown Des Moines •

10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (1)
"This home was absolutely perfect for our entire family! Everyone had their own room and space to move around. All bathrooms were located perfectly and each one had a shower! Talk about conveniently located, so close to the Well for wrestling!! I hope to be able to get it again next year! It would be perfect for the state fair as well. Thank you for everything!"
The price is CA $321
CA $774 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 31 - Apr 1
• Casa Dean sleeps 20 close to Fairgrounds and Downtown Des Moines •

Lovely 2-bedroom apartment in Sherman Hill-4

10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (8)
"Great location. The first apartment we were assigned was not cleaned, but the host contacted us within 20 minutes and moved us to another unit. All was good."
The price is CA $109
CA $221 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 27 - Mar 28
Lovely 2-bedroom apartment in Sherman Hill-4

Modern Oasis: 2-Story Loft, 2bd/2bth Downtown

2.0 star property
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (13)
"This was our first time staying in the R&T Lofts and it was great! Spacious, clean and quiet! Communication with the owner was also great, fast responses and clear instructions on how to access the loft. Would definitely recommend this for families staying in the area. "
The price is CA $93
CA $250 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 30 - Mar 31
Modern Oasis: 2-Story Loft, 2bd/2bth Downtown

Modern Townhome with Skyline Views, Heated Balcony & Curated Art in Downtown DSM

10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (1)
"This place is brand new, clean, comfortable and has such beautiful touches "
Modern Townhome with Skyline Views, Heated Balcony & Curated Art in Downtown DSM

Studio Sleeps 4 - Next to 3 Breweries!

9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (12)
"We had a great stay in this apartment. Everything was top-notch from the communication from our host prior to our arrival to any of our needs during this stay. We appreciated the location and coziness of the apartment. For the price we thought it was quite a bargain. Would definitely stay again."
The price is CA $66
CA $206 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 30 - Mar 31
Studio Sleeps 4 - Next to 3 Breweries!

Charming 4 Bedroom Home With Beautiful Backyard

9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (58)
"Excellent location, "bigger on the inside" house. The only drawback is there's only one bathroom, but it wasn't an issue since I was only staying with one other person. I would definitely stay here again."
Charming 4 Bedroom Home With Beautiful Backyard

Downtown Skyline Views in Modern Townhome with Rooftop Patios

10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (21)
"Clean, simple, and tons to do!"
The price is CA $186
CA $349 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 27 - Mar 28
Downtown Skyline Views in Modern Townhome with Rooftop Patios

Vibrant Downtown Condo with Skywalk Access #5

9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (4)
"We came to Des Moines for the wrestling state tournament. We were just a block and a half away from the skywalk to hop on and stay indoors the whole way to Wells Fargo Arena.This home was clean, easily accessed, and just what we needed for a short stay! Great communication with the owners :)"
The price is CA $54
CA $200 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 30 - Mar 31
Vibrant Downtown Condo with Skywalk Access #5

Downtown Loft Skyline View 2BR

9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (19)
"The loft is a bit chilly in the winter but there are space heaters. It is close to restaurants and the skywalks to help get around without venturing into the elements. Dan is a very responsive host and took care of any questions or needs when they arose."
The price is CA $96
CA $252 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 31 - Apr 1
Downtown Loft Skyline View 2BR

Cozy Waterbury VRBO next to Willow on Grand Events Center and Val Air Ballroom

9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (12)
"I stayed with my duaghters and boyfriend. The house and location are excellent. Some minor things needed attention to home which can be easily fixed. Communication was good most of the time. Hot tub not available most of stay but was worth it once it came. We will definitely be back!"
Cozy Waterbury VRBO next to Willow on Grand Events Center and Val Air Ballroom

Spacious updated home minutes from Airport and DT!

8.4 out of 10, Very good, (14)
"My friends and I had a wonderful time at this property. The house was very clean and well equipped with what we needed. There was plenty of room for the 5 of us. The location was perfect for the activities we had planned. The neighborhood was quiet. There were several outdoor areas and we did use the one deck. The owners were very nice and answered any questions or issues we might have had. Would definitely stay in one of their properties again. Jane"
The price is CA $193
CA $472 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 27 - Mar 28
Spacious updated home minutes from Airport and DT!
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
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Stoney Creek Hotel Des Moines - Johnston

2.5 star property
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1637)
"Even though the hotel is a little older, I have always liked staying there. Price wise is good, whether for work conferences or personal business, I have always had a nice stay. Handicap parking is helpful and staff being able for assistance if needed. Doors and the area around the hotel are nicely lit. The parking lot is clean and if you sit outside there are chairs and there is not alot of trash or cigarette butts around."
The price is CA $139
CA $156 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 27 - Mar 28
Stoney Creek Hotel Des Moines - Johnston

Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines

3.0 star property
5.8 out of 10, (371)
"The room we checked in to had a toilet that constantly ran. The bathroom pocket door was wedged open. The front desk was very accommodating to get us moved to a new room"
The price is CA $99
CA $111 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 31 - Apr 1
Ramada Tropics Resort & Conf Center by Wyndham Des Moines

Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton

4.5 star property
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (939)
"Beautiful facility for its age! "
The price is CA $197
CA $220 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 20 - Apr 21
Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Frequently asked questions

Can I find a vacation rental in Des Moines?

Yes, you can find vacation rentals in Des Moines close to Science Center of Iowa, or you can choose a secluded option if you're looking for extra privacy while you relax. Travelers who like culture and the arts give Des Moines high marks for its great live music and lively festivals. Leave some time to check out the acclaimed theater scene and top-notch restaurants during your visit.

What are some of the best vacation home rentals that Des Moines has to offer?

NEW REMODEL! ARCADE GAMES, PNG PNG, SKEE BALL, ACCESS TO POOLS..WE HAVE IT ALL!: Visitors give good reviews to this Des Moines vacation home rental, which offers a patio, a selection of games, and a barbecue grill to help you feel perfectly comfortable in your new surroundings. It has 6 bedrooms as well as a kitchen with a dishwasher, a fridge, and a stovetop, so you can cook with friends or family. You and your friends and family can relax into your vacation with amenities like a hot tub. Some other top choices in Des Moines are Charming 3-bedroom house with WiFi and fitness room and hot tub, playground and LUXURY GETAWAY! ARCADE, POOL TBL, PING PONG, HOT TUB, DECK! ACCESS TO POOLS!.

How many vacation rentals are there in Des Moines?

With 281 Expedia vacation rentals, you're sure to find just the right place for your Des Moines stay.

What’s there to see and do in Des Moines?

Enjoy the outdoors at Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden and Pappajohn Sculpture Park, or simply take in cultural attractions like Wooly's and Science Center of Iowa. Walnut Street Bridge and Des Moines Civic Center are other places to visit while you're in town.

What’s a vacation rental in Des Moines like?

A vacation rental is a private property where you can stay for a few weeks or just a few days in Des Moines. Vacation rentals offer extras such as patios, hot tubs, and fire pits so you'll have all the conveniences of home. If you're concerned about cleanliness, vacation rentals can offer a sense of privacy away from shared hotel elevators and busy lobbies while still allowing you the excitement and enjoyment of travel. You'll also get more space in a vacation rental than in a standard hotel, which makes a vacation rental an attractive choice for small groups.