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5-Acre ‘Graceland’ Family Home in West Des Moines

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Property grounds
Toaster oven, cookware/dishes/utensils
Exterior
Outdoor spa tub
Game room

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 19372 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
    Hot tub
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Parking available
    Parking available

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

5-Acre ‘Graceland’ Family Home in West Des Moines

Escape to the charming city of West Des Moines with the family at this spacious 5-bedroom, 4-bathroom vacation rental. Perfect for large groups, this property offers a 5-acre property, a spacious 4,000-square-foot interior, and a Party Barn for group game nights. During the day, explore downtown Des Moines or visit Racoon River Park. After a day outdoors, take a soak in the private hot tub and grill up dinner for the gang. This home will become your new favorite family spot before you know it!

-- THE PROPERTY --

4,000 Sq Ft | Pet Friendly w/ Fee | Private Hot Tub | Great for Groups

Bedroom 1: California King Bed | Bedroom 2: 2 Queen Beds | Bedroom 3: Queen Bed | Bedroom 4: Twin Daybed w/ Twin Trundle | Bedroom 5: Queen Bed | Basement: Queen Bed, 2 Twin/Full Bunk Beds, Twin Bed | Additional Sleeping: Pack 'n Play

OUTDOOR LIVING: Furnished patio w/ outdoor dining area, hot tub, smoker, gas grill, fire pit (wood provided), hammock, children's playset, tetherball court, outdoor speakers, pond
INDOOR LIVING: 4 Smart TVs w/ cable, separate 'Party Barn' game room w/ pool table, arcade games, wet bar, dartboard & giant Jenga, fireplace, dining table, ping pong table, board games, office w/ laptop-friendly desk, ceiling fans
KITCHEN: Fully equipped w/ stainless steel appliances, microwave, toaster oven, coffee maker, Crockpot, dutch oven, serving platter, cooking basics, dishware/flatware, breakfast bar w/ stools, high chair, kids’ dinnerware
GENERAL: Free WiFi, keyless entry, in-unit washer & dryer, laundry detergent, linens & towels, complimentary toiletries, central heating & air conditioning, iron/board, trash bags & paper towels
FAQ: Stairs required, 2 exterior security cameras (facing out), pet fee (paid pre-trip)
PARKING: Driveway (15 vehicles)

-- THE LOCATION --

DOWNTOWN DES MOINES (~11 miles): Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden, John & Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park, Des Moines Art Center, Des Moines Art Route, Blank Park Zoo, Greater Des Moines Farmers' Market, Adventureland, Brenton Skating Plaza, Science Center of Iowa, dining, shopping, live sports
OUTDOOR FUN: Racoon River Park (5 miles), Walnut Woods State Park (8 miles), Brown's Woods (8 miles), Greenwood - Ashworth Park (10 miles), Chamberlain Park (11 miles)
SIGHTSEEING: Salisbury House & Gardens (10 miles), Terrace Hill Historic Site (11 miles), World Food Prize Hall of Laureates (12 miles)
GOLF: Waveland Golf Course (9 miles), Air Lanes Bowling Center (13 miles), Woodland Hills Golf Course (19 miles)
AIRPORT: Des Moines International Airport (9 miles)

-- REST EASY WITH US --

Evolve makes it easy to find and book properties you'll never want to leave. You can relax knowing that our properties will always be ready for you and that we'll answer the phone 24/7. Even better, if anything is off about your stay, we'll make it right. You can count on our homes and our people to make you feel welcome — because we know what vacation means to you.

-- POLICIES --

- No smoking
- Pet friendly with a $199 fee (+ fees & taxes, 2 pets max)
- No events, parties, or large gatherings
- Must be at least 21 years old to book
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in
- NOTE: The property requires stairs to access
- NOTE: Your safety matters. This property features 2 exterior security cameras. The cameras are outward facing and do not look into interior spaces. Camera 1 is a Nest doorbell camera on the front door facing the front entrance. Camera 2 is a doorbell camera on the game room entrance facing the side entrance. These cameras actively record video and audio when motion is detected and will be turned on during your stay
- NOTE: Guests will have access to the amenities located at 3003 Woodland Avenue. This includes a clubhouse, a pool table, a ping pong table, a fitness center, a sauna, and an indoor and outdoor pool

Property manager

Evolve

Languages

English, French, German, Spanish

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Spa tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Internet access

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Toaster oven

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 4 bathrooms
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Stereo
  • TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video games

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Furnished patio
  • Terrace
  • Yard

Laundry

  • Washer/dryer

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Boat
  • Foosball table
  • Table tennis
  • Motor boating 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

General

  • Unit size: 4,000 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Note from host: A maximum of 2 pets are allowed.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
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 and a first aid kit
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

Property is also known as

461488

About the area

Map
West Des Moines, Iowa

What's nearby

  • West Glen Town Center - 13 min walk
  • Jordan Creek Town Center - 18 min walk
  • Living History Farms - 9 min drive
  • Val Air Ballroom - 11 min drive
  • Drake University - 13 min drive

Getting around

  • Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Subway - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Casey's General Store - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪The Cheesecake Factory - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 5-Acre ‘Graceland’ Family Home in West Des Moines pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at 5-Acre ‘Graceland’ Family Home in West Des Moines?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 5-Acre ‘Graceland’ Family Home in West Des Moines?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is 5-Acre ‘Graceland’ Family Home in West Des Moines located?

This family-friendly West Des Moines holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of West Glen Town Center and Jordan Creek Town Center. MercyOne Mills Civic Express Care and Valley Stadium are also within 2 miles (3 km).

5-Acre ‘Graceland’ Family Home in West Des Moines Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 19 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 19 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 19 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Dennon D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Graceland was perfect
This place was the perfect host for our yearly family event that included several adults, teenagers, and children. The party barn was an absolute hit. The owner of the property was attentive, responsive, and extreamly helpful throughout the entire process. We will deffinatly be booking with him again in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ryan S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Graceland Getaway
We had our families Christmas gathering here over the New Years Weekend and it was perfect. The house was decorated, very clean, comfortable beds for all, great entertainment, along with TVs so we didn’t miss any football games. This place has it all and is close to groceries and shopping. Steven was a top notch host who promptly answered all of our questions. Definitely would stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rania T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great multi generation space
We had family from age 75 to 4 and everything in between. There were 18 of us staying here and 4 more hanging out and there was plenty of room and areas for the teens, the 4 and 5 year olds and of course the adults. That party barn was amazing!!! Nice size hot tub. Plenty of bedrooms and bathrooms as well as lots of big communal areas and a huge well stocked kitchen. Everyone loved it!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joel D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing & Better Than adverstised
This place is amazing, The house is huge and has plenty of beds for people to sleep and the game barn or party barn was amazing. This is located off a main road in West Des Moines and you are only a few short minutes away from everything you need but the great thing is that you feel as you are out in the country. A ton of deer are on the property and there is so much to do. Our Guest Host Benda was spectacular and answered some of our questions we had and responded quickly every time. We had so much fun that the bowling team and I are going to rent it out again this summer just to go back and hang out for a weekend. I would recommend this place to any one.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Thanksgiving Family Reunion
Awesome property! Warm, large, & inviting! The barn was a huge hit for all ages! Comfortable beds, all the amenities one could ask for, and simply gorgeous grounds! Thank you for allowing our east coast family to unite with all of our Midwest siblings and their children!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kallie F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing
Perfect for our family get together. Had everything we needed and was so peaceful. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Howard E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Odyssey of the mind world finial’s in Ames,Iowa
Great place, lots of room for everyone. The children had lots of fun in the game Garage place was Awesome and we enjoyed the fire pit and horseshoes. We didn’t win at world finals but the had a Wonderful experience thanks for being apart of it we look forward to next time
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kim C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful!
This was a great place for our family Christmas!! We will use it again! Thank you for everything!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brian F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great experience!
Perfect for a bachelor party, plenty of room, clean and beautiful property
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

8/10 Good

Troy P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Christmas
Lots of fun things for a family event. Wood burning fireplace was nice. We plan on coming back in the Summer to enjoy some of the outdoor fun as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Parents 75th birthdays
Des Moines is our 1/2 way meeting point and the Hawks and the Huskers both played on Saturday- so we watched the games up at t$3 game room! We took pictures outside! We we enjoyed the entire weekend, It was great! !
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Leilani L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Gathering
Consider this rental as a family gathering place. My 4 children, their families and I rented this and were very pleased. 10 children 2-14 enjoyed the playground equipment. There’s also tether ball, horse shoes, plenty of lawn area for frisbee, playing with balls and simply running around. Everyone played and everyone enjoyed the many things to do in the party barn. Although there were 21 of us we had plenty of room inside and didn’t feel crowded or on top of each other. There were several areas inside and outside to gather and visit. The beds were comfortable. There’s also a hot tub available and a grill and a smoker. The owner was very responsive to our needs and questions.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Matthew D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Even better than it looks!
This property is amazing. If you have a large group, don’t hesitate. This place is amazing!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Miranda H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing VRBO
This place was amazing! Stephen was very accommodating in every way. We had a group of 9 adults for a birthday party and everyone was amazed at the space. There was room for many more. The party shed is so much fun! So many options of things to entertain yourself with. It also had air conditioning which was a huge benefit. It was very quiet even though you are so close to all the fun of the Jordan Creek area. We saw deer in our driveway multiple times. We will for sure stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Katherine H., West Des Moines, Iowa

Liked: Cleanliness
FUN and SPACIOUS!
We loved all the games, outdoor space, hot tub and other amenities this rental had to offer! The number of bedrooms and bathrooms makes this property perfect for large groups of adults! The rental was updated and clean, plus the beds and pillows were very comfortable! I would give more stars if I could, I highly recommend this property!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nick M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Even Better than Expected
My group and I were absolutely blown away by Graceland. The pictures somehow don't even do it justice. Very convenient location and great price for this HUGE house. We could've spent the entire two days in the party room. Ping pong, pool, arcades, Sonos for your music, what more could you want? Steven and Emily were kind, communicative, and easy to get a hold of when we had questions. Can't wait to come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Scott J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Easter weekend get away. Traveled from Arkansas to find a real comfortable fun place to stay.
Location was perfect. Close to shopping and restaurants yet secluded like you’re in the country. Games and activities provided made our stay special.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Bob L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Place for Group Trip
The party barn was very cool. Saw lots of deer on the property too. Convenient location as well--walkable to bars/stores/restaurants yet tucked away in a secluded lot.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021