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The Love Shack: Spacious Family Getaway, 5 bed/3 bath, 10 Minutes from Downtown

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Kitchen features a sink, dark wood cabinets with gold handles, and a white mosaic tile backsplash.
Enjoy a formal dining experience with a long table set for four, complete with matching chairs and elegant tableware.
Relax in a cozy space with a dartboard and a library of board games and books.
Enjoy a backyard retreat with a wooden deck, playhouse, and tree, surrounded by a fence.
Relax in our living room with a comfortable sofa, flat-screen TV, and fireplace, surrounded by a serene view of the outdoor deck and greenery.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms3 bathrooms279 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
Windsor Heights, IA
  • Merle Hay Mall
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Val Air Ballroom
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Drake University
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Des Moines, IA (DSM-Des Moines Intl.)
    ‪17 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.

The Love Shack: Spacious Family Getaway, 5 bed/3 bath, 10 Minutes from Downtown

Located in the safe, vibrant neighborhood of Windsor Heights, our expansive 5-bedroom, 3-bathroom oasis offers the perfect blend of comfort, convenience, and fun. Whether you're planning a family gathering or group stay, The Love Shack is a true home away from home.

Step into this family-friendly retreat featuring two cozy living rooms, comfortable queen and king beds, and plenty of space to relax. The home is packed with amenities to make your stay seamless, including air conditioning, heating, high-speed WiFi, a washer and dryer, hairdryer, and iron. For ultimate relaxation, unwind in one of our three bathrooms, complete with a jetted bathtub and walk-in shower.

Outdoors, enjoy our BBQ grill under the pergola, perfect for outdoor dining and gathering. The backyard is a haven with native plants and four friendly chickens that provide fresh eggs daily. The lower level offers even more fun with a kitchenette, dartboard, and a costume closet for the perfect photo-op!

Conveniently located just 10 minutes from downtown Des Moines, you can enjoy the best of both worlds—peaceful suburban living with easy access to the city’s top attractions.

We’re always happy to assist with any questions during your stay. Book your stay at The Love Shack for an unforgettable family-friendly getaway!
During your stay at this holiday home, you'll be close to Drake University. You'll find features such as a water park, laundry facilities and an arcade/games room. The holiday home offers free WiFi and in-room jetted baths.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine and 3 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Splash around at the water park
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • 6 minutes by car from Drake University and 9 minutes from Casey's Center
The Love Shack: Spacious Family Getaway, 5 bed/3 bath, 10 Minutes from Downtown offers its guests a water park. Barbecue grills, an arcade/games room, and a garden are also featured at the family-friendly The Love Shack: Spacious Family Getaway, 5 bed/3 bath, 10 Minutes from Downtown.

Property manager

Tiffany Junge

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Office

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

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 3,000 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
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

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 50 lb per pet)
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.
  • Note from host: Dogs less than 50 lbs per pet Pet friendly

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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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The Love Shack: Spacious Family Getaway, 5 bed/3 bath, 10 Minutes from Downtown Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Gail F., Minneapolis, Minnesota

Liked: Cleanliness
The Babes loved EVERYTHING about the Love Shack. Tiffany is an amazing host and very easy to communicate with - so responsive to requests and questions! I think she is quite possibly the best VRBO host I’ve worked with. The property is inviting and just joyful. The neighborhood is lovely and safe! Next door neighbors even offered us candy and goodies! How fun is that?! Close to everything we wanted to see! Definitely would recommend. And Des Moines is a fantastic city!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great home!

We enjoyed our stay at the "Love Shack". My family and I traveled to Des Moines for a fastpitch softball tournament. We enjoyed our stay. The tournament was hot but the air conditioner was cold and felt great when we arrived. Everything was exactly as described. The dow stairs area was a very cool place to hang out. We would definitely stay here again if we are ever back in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rob A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fun place to stay close to Drake and Downtown

This house is ridiculous, but in a good and fun way. We were in town with family to celebrate our daughter's graduation from Drake and this house was an excellent fit for our group. We only had seven people, but there is easily room to sleep 10 comfortably. We didn't use the kitchen, but the dining room table was great for a game of Five Crowns and we played a few games of darts in the game room downstairs.Location wise, it was a quick and easy drive from the house to both Drake and downtown Des Moines. West Des Moines was easy to get to as well.Overall, we really enjoyed our stay and I wouldn't hesitate to stay here again if we are back with a large group.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aaron C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wedding Central

Great house for our family to stay and gather between weddings events! Easy to get to and had lots of space to hang out.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025