Sweet Cottage near Downtown DSM

Des Moines, IA, United States
10 guests
4 bedrooms
2 bathrooms

Our Property

Escape to our two-level cottage just 5 minutes from Downtown Des Moines, offering stylish furnishings and plenty of extra beds for large groups. Enjoy skylight views, two private decks, and fenced-in yard, perfect for privacy and dog-friendly fun. Plus, with two parking spots, city exploration is a breeze. Book your stay today!

What it offers

Common

  • Air conditioning
  • Cleaning products
  • Cooking basics Pots and pans, oil, salt and pepper
  • Dishes and silverware
  • Dryer In the building, free or for a fee
  • Essentials Towels, bed sheets, soap, toilet paper, and pillows
  • Hair dryer
  • Heating Central heating or a heater in the listing
  • Kitchen Space where guests can cook their own meals
  • Dedicated workspace
  • TV
  • Washing Machine In the building, free or for a fee
  • Wifi

Outdoors

  • Alfresco dining
  • BBQ
  • Garden or backyard
  • Hammock
  • Outdoor seating
  • Patio

Kitchen and dining

  • Baking sheet
  • Barbecue utensils
  • Coffee
  • Coffee maker
  • Dining table
  • Dishwasher
  • Freezer
  • Hot water kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Rice maker
  • Stove
  • Toaster
  • Wine glasses

What this place offers

Common

  • Air conditioning
  • Cleaning products
  • Cooking basics Pots and pans, oil, salt and pepper
  • Dishes and silverware
  • Dryer In the building, free or for a fee
  • Essentials Towels, bed sheets, soap, toilet paper, and pillows
  • Hair dryer
  • Heating Central heating or a heater in the listing
  • Kitchen Space where guests can cook their own meals
  • Dedicated workspace
  • TV
  • Washing Machine In the building, free or for a fee
  • Wifi

Outdoors

  • Alfresco dining
  • BBQ
  • Garden or backyard
  • Hammock
  • Outdoor seating
  • Patio

Kitchen and dining

  • Baking sheet
  • Barbecue utensils
  • Coffee
  • Coffee maker
  • Dining table
  • Dishwasher
  • Freezer
  • Hot water kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Rice maker
  • Stove
  • Toaster
  • Wine glasses

Bathroom

  • Bathtub
  • Body soap
  • Conditioner
  • Hot Water
  • Shampoo
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  • Shower gel
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Bedroom and laundry

  • Bed linens
  • Extra pillows and blankets
  • Hangers
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  • Iron
  • Room-darkening shades
  • Clothing storage

Family

  • Board games
  • Children's books and toys
  • Crib
  • Fireplace guards
  • High chair
  • Travel crib

Entertainment

  • Books

Home safety

  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Smoke detector

Heating and cooling

  • Ceiling fan
  • Indoor fireplace

Location features

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  • Private entrance Separate street or building entrance
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Services

  • Cleaning before checkout
  • Long term stays allowed Allow stay for 28 days or more
  • Luggage dropoff allowed For guests' convenience when they have early arrival or late departure

Parking and facilities

  • Free parking on premises
  • Private living room
  • Free street parking

Good to know

Ground Floor: Bedroom #1 : King Sized Bed- Desk - Walk-in Closet Living room Dining room - 8 seaters Bathroom with Tub & Shower Combo connected to the laundry room Upstairs: Bedroom #2: Queen Sized Bed Bedroom #3 : Full Sized Bed & Twin Sized Bed Bonus Room : Full sized Bed & Twin bed with Desk Bathroom: Shower ONLY

Other Details to Note

- NO Cats Please! - MUST register your DOG. Unregistered dog will be fine $200. 1 Dog per booking ONLY. Dog is not allowed on beds and couch - The house is located on the hill so you can see Skyline View of Des Moines Downtown especially at night - No access to basement (basement door is outside) - Smoking outside is OKAY - The bathroom downstairs isn't connected to the Master Bedroom downstairs - BBQ GRILL: We don't live here so we don't know when the propane tank is empty. Please refill it if you are planning to use it and send us receipt for. reimbursement. Must be responsible to clean the grill after using to avoid extra cleaning cost - We don't provide traditional Iron, but we provide Clothing Steamer ONLY for safety reason. -We are environmentally friendly so will provide reusable microfiber wipes to replace paper towels

Availability

Accessibility

Neighborhood

A cultural hub, Downtown Des Moines is home to performance spaces like the ornate Hoyt Sherman Place and the modern Civic Center. The Wells Fargo Arena hosts big-name concerts, plus hockey and basketball games, and there’s Minor League baseball at Principal Park. Pappajohn Sculpture Park showcases global artists, and a trail skirts the Des Moines River. Dining options include upscale brasseries and sushi bars

Guest Access

The whole entire house. No basement access .

Reviews

Amelia
February 2026 · Airbnb
Great location, close to downtown, but in a quiet neighborhood. Lots of space in the house. Clean house with a very well stocked kitchen. Enjoyed our stay and will be back!

Location

Des Moines, IA, United States

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