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

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Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
4 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets
Smart TV, video games, ping pong
Smart TV, video games, ping pong

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 20152 sq m

Popular amenities

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

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Urbandale, IA
  • Place, Merle Hay Mall
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Buccaneer Arena
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Jordan Creek Town Center
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Airport, Des Moines, IA (DSM-Des Moines Intl.)
    ‪18 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.

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

*This is offered by Precision Properties*
This is a unique home in the Des Moines area. It is meant as a destination- with enough to keep you entertained for your whole stay, no need to find fun elsewhere. Everything is here for you to cook and to have fun. This saves you and your group time and money! This home is also fully decorated to make it feel homey. We do the extras to make your stay better!
The Aurora is the house for family and group entertaining. You can enjoy the large open living room the flows into the contemporary dining room that formally seats eight. The kitchen has been completely remodeled with new appliances, outfitted for your baking, cooking, and grilling desires. The Aurora comes with super comfy beds, luxury linens and towels, board games, a vast array of complimentary toiletries, washer and dryer with soap and softener, 2 tv viewing areas, and a coffee station.... basically, anything we think you might need to enjoy your stay. You can enjoy grilling on the patio set up for outdoor eating then enjoy the party room- including more seating and another table for 4.
The party room includes bar, serving area for food (or to put presents on), ping pong table, a 75" tv, SKEE BALL, and a 4-player stand up video game with over 4,000 preloaded arcade games!!! Video games include- Golden Tee 2022, Silver Strike, and nearly every game from Play Station, Nintendo, Dreamcast, Sega, Atari, etc... Come play your childhood favorites like Hydro Thunder, Tapper, Q Bert, Tron, Dig Dug, Pac Man, Sonic, Donkey Kong, Mortal Combat, Super Mario... and the list just goes on!
We have the place stocked with board games for kids and adults, puzzles, and plenty to keep your group entertained, or just kick back on one of the couches or over-sized recliners and enjoy some much needed relaxation. BONUS- WE HAVE AN APARTMENT COMPLEX 10 MINUTES AWAY. THERE YOU CAN USE THE INDOOR POOL OR OUTDOOR POOL AND TWO-LEVEL CLUBHOUSE WITH GYM, SAUNA, ETC.. The Aurora is also very centrally located and within minutes of Saylorville Lake, numerous restaurants, bars, and activities. 5 minutes from access to I80 and 8 minutes to I-235.

***Please note there are three extra queen deluxe blow up mattresses in addition to the beds listed. These beds are included in the 17 person capacity. There are spaces to put these beds without them being in the way if you need to use them. There are also comfy comforters pillows and sheets for these beds as well.

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About Your Host-
I love to make people happy and that exactly what my properties are designed for. I'm a landlord by trade. I have apartment complexes and rental homes. Then six years ago I created my first vacation rental property, and it grew from there. I offer vacation rentals because it's fun! Making sure groups are set up to have a blast is a challenge that I find very rewarding. I take this seriously. Being a big kid at heart, I make it my mission to deliver the fun for kids- also being one who appreciates nice things, I deliver comfort and attention to detail for the adults. I truly desire for you to have the most fun and relaxation as possible, and with the fewest hassles as well. That is why we put in so much effort before you get there. We provide and offer many things that set us apart. Things like super comfy beds, awesome fluffy towels, mints, coffee, toothpaste and toothbrushes, luxurious body care products, personal care products, make-up removing towelettes, and others as well. I hope to get to take care of you and your crew soon! May you have and awesome trip wherever you stay...and may God bless you. Sincerely ~Steven
During your stay at this holiday home, you'll be within walking distance of Merle Hay Mall. Enjoy features like an indoor pool, a gym and laundry facilities. Enjoy your stay with amenities like free WiFi and a kitchen in the holiday home.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine and 2.5 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Take a swim in the indoor and outdoor pools
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • On-site recreation includes a gym and a sauna
  • 8 minutes by car from Drake University and 11 minutes from Iowa Events Center
NEW REMODEL! ARCADE GAMES, PNG PNG, SKEE BALL, ACCESS TO POOL. WE HAVE IT ALL! offers its guests an indoor pool, an outdoor pool, a sauna, and a fitness centre. Barbecue grills, an arcade/games room, and laundry facilities are also featured at the family-friendly NEW REMODEL! ARCADE GAMES, PNG PNG, SKEE BALL, ACCESS TO POOL. WE HAVE IT ALL!.

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Heated pool
  • Indoor pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Sauna

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Video games

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Up to 23 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Note from host: Smoking outside only.

Services and conveniences

  • Meal delivery service

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping centre

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Gym
  • Heated pool
  • Table tennis
  • Casino nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Winery tours 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)

General

  • Unit size: 1,632 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

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

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

10 guests included. $29 per person/ per night (2 years old and older) for additional overnight guests.

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 50 lb per pet)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.
  • Note from host: There is a one-time $99 fee for pets.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties
Club style house parties NOT ALLOWED!

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Smoking outside only.

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 20
Note from host: Club style house parties NOT ALLOWED!
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that 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.

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

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 64 out of 84 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 84 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 84 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 84 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 84 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristin B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place, great host and great amenities.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

kevin s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice place to stay
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shannon W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent communication lots of amenities. We were very happy with our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Arika R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved the stay just wish the pool was on site, overall no complaints
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Kayla S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
It was a great weekend gateway for our extended family. House was perfect! Bathroom situation was weird. Half bath has plumbing issues and had to plunge a few times.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jacob F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent property with a ton of amenities! Everything we needed was there and easy to find.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tyler S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very cool spot in Des Moines!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Staci S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stephen was really great to work with. Fantastic communication throughout even when we had to request modifications.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angela M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our family had such a great time at this Urbandale home! The location made it easy to get to downtown Des Moines and but the neighborhood was peaceful. The game room was a huge hit with the kids (and the adults, too!)—we spent hours playing together. The kitchen was well stocked, which made meal times simple, and the bathrooms had everything we needed and were v@clean. It really felt like a home away from home, and we appreciated all the thoughtful touches.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany M.

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

Wedding party

Plenty of room and great location for our wedding party to stay!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

JonNeitzell

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

Good for a group

Very nice place, great size for our work team in town for training.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

AEI T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A group of art teachers stayed here for a night after professional development. The living room was large and we could all hang out. The game room had ample space and things to do.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tracey G.

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

Nice accommodations

We had a fun time staying at this house. We visited downtown Des Moines and had a great time at Adventureland. The only suggestion would be to have some dish towels in the kitchen. The arcade games, ping pong table and skee-ball were popular with the kids.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amber R.

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

Just as described

Our large family had a great stay here! There was something for everyone to do!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katie T.

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

Great stay

It was a nice, clean house. The garage hangout was the best part.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hannah L.

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

Great space!

I was in love with this stay! It had plenty of space for us to play board games, hang out, and be together! I would book it again :)
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dylan R.

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

Great stay, fun setup, lots of sleep space

We really enjoyed our stay here! The neighborhood felt safe, the garage was set up fun with games, a ping pong table, bar, tv, table, and couch. Great for lounging around and having the garage doors open on a nice day. The house also has many bedrooms with multiple beds in several. This allowed everyone to sleep comfortably. Will be booking again in the future.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael R.

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

Fun Place for a family gathering.

Stayed here with family ranging in age from littles to adults. Kids and adults had fun playing in the party room. Plenty of beds for everyone to sleep in. Location was great for shopping and finding restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Alice W.

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

Des Moines trip

Good short trip. Only a few days but each day was full!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

megan p.

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

Lots of Room!!

Nice home with lots of sleeping options!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Spacious and lots to do

The house had many bedrooms and beds so it was perfect for our friends and my family to meet up and enjoy quality time together. We enjoyed the game room and used the kitchen frequently. The location was great and convenient. We would stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peggy H.

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

10/10 great house!!

We had our family go for the weekend for Christmas! Beautiful home. Lots of bedrooms and the kids were never bored! We took them swimming at the apartment complex, pool was GREAT
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Christy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The bathroom sinks didn’t drain. The TV remote in the living room was broke but we used the one from the game room. It did have a slight urine smell. Beds were comfy, quite area and provided basic hygiene stuff.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Janice S.

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

Des Moines trip

Great house! Nice neighborhood. Clean with lots of amenities. The game room was wonderful. Near to many tourist places.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

William W.

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

Tons of space and activities

Stayed for 2 nights for my bachelor party. The house was in a good location that wasn't too far from downtown. Lots of room for everyone and a variety of things to do at the house!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024