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4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10116 sq m

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About the area

Des Moines

With a stay at this vacation home, you'll be centrally located in Des Moines, a 3-minute drive from Drake University and 13 minutes from Iowa State Fairgrounds. .This family-friendly vacation home is 9.5 mi (15.2 km) from Jordan Creek Town Center and 12.4 mi (20 km) from Adventureland.

What's nearby

  • Hoyt Sherman Place - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Drake University - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Des Moines Civic Center - 3 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Wells Fargo Arena - 4 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Iowa Events Center - 4 min drive - 3.5 km

Getting around

  • Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Smokey Row Coffee - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Big Grove Brewery & Taproom - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Black Cat Ice Cream - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Drake Diner - ‬3 min drive

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 Cow Tipper: Near Everything - SPA - Game Room - Fire Pit & Patio - Sleeps 10

DESCRIPTION:
Near the heart of Downtown Des Moines sits this historic, fully remodeled, 4 bed & 2 bath home that can sleep up to 10 guests comfortably.

Our home offers a 6 person hot tub, fire-pit, and grill. Game room on the main level with a Wii & Arcade Game. Spacious kitchen w/cooking essentials. Fast WIFI. Smart TVs in every room. Desk for business travel. Within two miles of the Iowa Event Center, Wells Fargo Arena & Hospitals. 10min from the Airport. Walking distance to local restaurants, shops and parks.

THE SPACE:
Kitchen: fully updated with most all cooking utensils, salt/pepper/cooking spray, baking dishes, pots and pans, toaster, blender, and a coffee maker (with enough coffee packs, teabags, creamer and sweetener to get you started).

Dining: off of the kitchen you will find a dining room with a table for six. We also offer additional seating at the bar for three more guests. Space-saver highchair available in the laundry closet, if needed.

Living Room: when you walk in the front door, you will be greeted by a cozy family room with a queen sized pull-out-couch. The living room also offers a desk/office chair, an electric fireplace and a flat-screen smart tv to allow you to login to all your favorite streaming services during your stay.

Bedrooms: upstairs you will find three bedrooms and a full bathroom. All three of the bedrooms are equipped with queen beds. All bedrooms have memory foam mattresses, dressers, smart TVs, and nightstands with smart lamps to easily charge your phone at night. Pack-N-Play available in the bedroom closet if needed.

Bathrooms: our home offers two full bathrooms. One bathroom is upstairs with the bedrooms, and the other is on the main level. Each bathroom is fully stocked with fresh towels (10 sets total in the house), shampoo, conditioner, and body wash.

Patio: off the back of the house you will have full access to a partially fenced in private backyard with a 6 person spa, jungle gym for the kids to play, a propane grill, and a fire-pit (wood not provided). Perfect for those family BBQs!

Game Room: on the main level, located inside of the 4th bedroom with a queen sleeper sofa. 32in smart tv with a Wii and variety of games. Simpsons four person arcade game. Plenty to keep the kids entertained for hours!

Office: a full desk and office chair is located off of the living room, near the entrance of the house.

Laundry: first floor washer and dryer available with enough detergent to start off your stay. Ironing board and iron are also accessible in the laundry closet for your convenience.

Parking: Free, off-street parking in the driveway. The garage will not be accessible.

PLEASE NOTE:
After requesting your reservation, you will receive a notification to complete our Rental Agreement, confirming the terms and conditions of your stay - which you will be able to execute digitally. Access to the property will not be granted until the Rental Agreement is signed.

Although our rental agreement contains our house rules, we ask that you please familiarize yourself with these few important items:
- No pets
- No smoking
- No glitter/confetti
- No dies/soaps/bubble bath/or glass in the hot tub
(clear violation of any of these items will result in an additional cleaning fee)

All areas of the main floor and upper-level of the house are open for guests to use. The basement and garage however, are restricted for housekeeping supplies and will remain locked during your stay.

Our property is monitored by 24/7 video & audio surveillance recording. This is only used on the outside of the property, and not facing the back patio area (in respect to your privacy). Our cameras are for security purposes only. There is one camera on the driveway side, facing the street. One camera on the side opposite side of the home, facing the street. And, there is a doorbell camera.

For your stay, we provide a starter kit for essentials and toiletries:
- Five (5) sets of towels/washcloths in each bathroom
- 3 additional rolls of toilet paper in each bathroom
- Shampoo/conditioner/body wash dispensers in each shower
- First couple days supply of coffee
- First few loads of dishwasher and clothes washer detergent pods

NEIGHBORHOOD DESCRIPTION:
We are conveniently located near the center of Downtown Des Moines. Five minute drive to the Iowa Events Center, Wells Fargo Arena, and all major Hospitals. Also, just a few minutes from the Downtown Farmers Market (Saturday mornings May-October) and the Science Center of Iowa.

Additionally, you will find yourself close to all of our annual events, such as: World Food and Music Festival, The Des Moines Art Festival, and of course the Iowa State Fair.

Within walking distance of many shops, restaurants and bars (two blocks from the Ingersoll District)

A quick ten minute drive to the Des Moines Airport and to the Blank Park Zoo

GETTING AROUND:
TAXI: Uber, Lyft and Taxi service available throughout the Des Moines Metro

AIRPORT: The Des Moines International Airport is located less than 10 minutes straight south.

BUS: The Des Moines DART bus service has stop points all around the metro.
The closest Bus Stop is just a 2 minute walk away at Woodland Ave and 24th St

BIKE: Des Moines BCycle offers rental bikes all around the great city. Closest pick up/drop off points are within a half mile walk on Ingersoll Ave

PARKING: The city has metered parking and garages throughout. Cost ranges from $.25-$1.25 per hour. Meters charge from 9am-9pm M-F and are free on Sunday
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Conveniences include a desk and a microwave.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a spa tub or take in the view from a garden. This vacation home also features an arcade/game room and barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Matt & Mariah

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • A hot tub

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking options include a garage
  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Blender
  • Kitchen island
  • Toaster
  • Ice maker

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bath or shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Soap
  • Shampoo
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • Games room
  • Video games
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near a laundromat

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city centre
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Golf nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1250 sq ft (116 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 23

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)
Note from host: Feel free to bring your furry friends!

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Pack N Play and High Chair Provided

Important information

You need to know

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, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 10
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

The Cow Tipper: Near Everything - SPA - Game Room - Fire Pit & Patio - Sleeps 10 Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 49 out of 52 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 52 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 52 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 52 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 52 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Julie J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Jeff H.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen B., Beatrice

Liked: Cleanliness
Cow Tipper
We had a great time! There were plenty of things for everyone to do and space for our family
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Becky D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Adorable and comfortable
This was a perfect spot for our group! Just wish we would have had more time to enjoy it. Loved the arcade game and backyard.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kate P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Theresa C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quick visit to hometown
We overall loved our stay - so clean, comfortable, and very nicely decorated- the grill was very corroded so we sadly didn’t use. The upstairs shower drains pretty slow. Loved having the ability to wash clothes but the dryer door would not stay closed!! That being said, we would stay here again and really appreciated your communication with us and allowing us to enter early!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

jared m.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nathan H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice on the Inside
This old house lacks curb appeal, but it is great on the inside and in the backyard. Great location near Lua Brewing and other breweries and restaurants that we visited during our one night stay in Des Moines. It was the perfect house to end our National Parks road trip to the west. The house was very nice and met the needs or our party (4 adults, 3 children). I highly recommend and would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay
We has a great experience here. The kids enjoyed the hot tub and the firepit was a great space for the adults to hang out. One of the kids left a pair of shorts behind and the host was so helpful and shipped them back to us. So awesome of them to go above and beyond.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peggy O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Goodguys at fairgrounds
We stayed here for the goodguys carshow at the fairgrounds. Ample parking for our 3 cars on the driveway. Hot tub and outdoor area was great. Kitchen was large enough to accomodate our group. Bathrooms/bedrooms clean. Decorated cute too! Great place!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Molly V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Bachelorette Party Getaway
We had a group staying at the Cow Tipper for my friend's bachelorette party. We had a great time and the rental home was perfect for our group. Owners were great and easy to communicate with. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

David A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Home away from home
The home was nice and comfortable. We were there for a race weekend at Iowa speedway so we spent very little time at the house. Basically just slept and showered there. The beds were comfortable and the showers were nice, good water pressure.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle L., Mason City, Iowa

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice getaway
Cozy home close to relevant attractions.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caroline S.

Liked: Cleanliness
College Tour Visit
Visiting Iowa State - great location for the home - close to downtown and the interstate. Great home away from home!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

travis k.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house
The house was great for what we needed. The communication with the owners was great. Would stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kirsten C., Fort Worth

Liked: Cleanliness
All Positive!
Everything we needed was available during our stay! The owners were very responsive to any questions that we had. The "extras" (hot tub, firepit, Wii, jungle gym) were a nice touch and fun for activities for our little one. We also enjoyed walking to dinner each night, as there are many restaurants within a one block walking distance.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Spring break
We wanted to stay somewhat close to home for spring break, within 6 hours of our home in Missouri. My daughter picked Iowa so I searched for things to do and places to stay. This rental was perfect location to the heart of Des Moines. 5-10 min drive to everything we did. Concert at the Wells Fargo arena, zoo, monsterama arcade, bowling, escape room, and many restaurants. Beds were comfortable and each room had a smart tv. Kitchen had everything needed plus some . Plenty of towels and laundry on site.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Allen M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Guys Weekend
This is our 2nd year renting the home and it worked out for what we need. Plenty of room and location to everything in town.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dodie R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Des Moines
Nice, quaint home
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelley S., Omaha, NE, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
New Years Eve Wedding
The Cow Tipper meet all our needs. The house is exactly as represented on line. And very clean. We used it as a home base for my son's wedding in downtown Des Moines. The location was close to downtown and also had great restaurant and bar options along Ingersoll Ave, just one block south. Would highly recommend staying here!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cyndi W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Spacious, Family fun!
Property was exactly as descibed! Very homey, easy to find & access. The yard was extremely nice with hot tub & fire pit! Every amenity necessary for a perfect family weekend!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tara S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Girls weekend
Great house for our girls weekend!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stacy W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fun, relaxing stay
We stayed here for the BBQ competition at the state fair. The place was just as described and pictured. The backyard was amazing with the hot tub, firepit, and a table for eating. There were plenty of towels for the 4 of us in our group. Check in and check out were easy.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angela S.

Liked: Cleanliness
State Fair Stay
The property met all our needs and expectations during our stay. It was clean, had all the necessities, and provided great entertainment in the game room to occupy two10-year olds. It was in close proximity to downtown Des Moines with easy access and ample parking. The backyard patio was a nice place to return to after long days at the State Fair. I would certainly recommend this as a family friendly property. Instructions for check in and check out were clear and easy, and owners were accommodating. Overall a very good experience.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023