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The Carol Anne - Charming 2bd - 2ba Victorian Home Near Downtown!

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Terrace/patio
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
2 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Exterior
Smart TV, books

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 479 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
    Washer
  • Outdoor Space
    Outdoor Space
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Dryer
    Dryer

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 Carol Anne - Charming 2bd - 2ba Victorian Home Near Downtown!

The Carol Anne. This Victorian-era duplex is the perfect mix of Victorian and modern for all the comforts of home. Perfect for quick or extended trips. Location can't be beat: Walking distance to Drake University. Minutes by car to downtown, hospitals, Ingersoll district and proximity to I-235 gets you anywhere in the city. Off street parking/electronic locks make check-in a easy. 2 large bedrooms w/queen beds, 2 bathrooms, kitchen, laundry, closets, and more making it ideal for multiple guests!

Property manager

van Hofwegen Properties

Property amenities

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Blender
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Porch or lanai
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: No smoking or vaping or any substances

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near outlet shopping
  • Near a zoo

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Casino nearby

Safety features

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

General

  • Unit size: 850 sq ft (79 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

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

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
Note from host: Absolutely no pets allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Is not set up for children but they 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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: This home is in a neighborhood with families
Long-term renters welcome
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

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
Charming Victorian Des Moines
Charming Victorian Home Near Downtown Des Moines
Charming Victorian Home Near Downtown Private vacation home

About the neighborhood

Map
Des Moines, IA

What's nearby

  • Drake University - 6 min walk
  • Hoyt Sherman Place - 3 min drive
  • Hy Vee Hall - 4 min drive
  • Wells Fargo Arena - 4 min drive
  • Iowa Events Center - 4 min drive

Getting around

  • Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Smokey Row Coffee - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Black Cat Ice Cream - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Qdoba Mexican Eats - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Carol Anne - Charming 2bd - 2ba Victorian Home Near Downtown! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Carol Anne - Charming 2bd - 2ba Victorian Home Near Downtown!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Carol Anne - Charming 2bd - 2ba Victorian Home Near Downtown!?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Carol Anne - Charming 2bd - 2ba Victorian Home Near Downtown! located?

Located in Drake, this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Drake University, Knapp Center, and The Wallace Centers of Iowa: Wallace House. Hoyt Sherman Place and Terrace Hill are also within 2 mi (3 km).

The Carol Anne - Charming 2bd - 2ba Victorian Home Near Downtown! Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 51 out of 55 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 55 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 55 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 55 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 55 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

JON F.

Liked: Cleanliness
exactly what we expected
We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Josh D., Kansas City, MO

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfortable stay
Comfortable stay
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

2/10 Terrible

Mary P.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Lacking a lot
For a 5 night stay, the VRBO lacked Dishwashing soap, no Kleenex, and clothes soap. We did get about 5 Keurig cups. Was disappointed that we needed to buy insurance for breakage that cost an additional $90. As the place was small the cleaning fee should have more than covered the cost to have the place cleaned with no left over dead bugs, dust and dirt. The house behind the property has a rooster that crowed all day. It was like having a neighbor whose dog never quit barking. The owner was worried about scratching his floors but did not mention how uneven they were. The numerous levels were a serious trip hazard. People buy roller bags so they can roll them around. I see where the floors were a little too fragile for this. Just not a comfortable stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Stay
Clean and very nice place.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

TAMMY M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay at The Carol Anne
The Carol Anne was a perfect place to stay. I was a solo traveler, however, this 1st floor home would be very comfortable for up to 4 persons. Very clean & had all the conveniences of home including washer/dryer. If the weather was a bit more pleasant, it would be nice to sit on the porch. If I come back to Des Moines, I will see if The Carol Anne would be available again.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tammy W., Oxford

Liked: Cleanliness
Iowa getaway
What a cozy home. We had everything we needed. It was clean, had a fully stocked kitchen with a gas range and a full size fridge, washer, and dryer. Everything was laid out in a nice book with full instructions. It was great. Not sure if I missed it at booking but this is a duplex type of home we were down stairs and it was lodging upstairs we only shared a nice wraparound type porch. I highly recommend this property and would not hesitate to book it again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jocelyn M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute place
We enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Krystal M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Aug 25
Good time and nice place to stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vicky H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Home Away From Home
The home was so quaint & beautiful. Perfect location and very peaceful. The host were so accommodating and beyond pleasant and quick to reply. We absolutely Enjoyed our stay . Can’t say enough about it. We look forward to returning , Vicky 😊
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

mplummer311

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean, quiet stay
Very clean, tidy, comfortable stay for the week during a national archery tournament. Nice parks close by, restaurants and coffee too. Thank you!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Enjoyable stay!
Very nice place, well tended to and maintained, owners very nice and responsive. Wonderful wrap around porch! We'll be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

DAWN, Bartlesville

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Starla H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Terrific choice!!!
This house is so fun! Very clean very well supplied with things you’d need. Easy to get to. Easy access with the key pad instead of keeping track of keys! The neighborhood is awesome so much to do within walking distance. Quiet and peaceful. The porch is absolutely the best part of the house. We so enjoyed sitting outside! We will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mollie G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great for State Track
We loved our stay. The property was clean and provided a restful stay that a hotel just couldn’t touch. We stayed here for the three days of state track and appreciated that it was within walking distance of the stadium. We went back and forth and we’re able to get out of the sun and wind between events. Very restful.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Home near Interstate
A friend and I stayed at this place for the weekend. It's a cozy place that is beautifully restored and decorated with easy access to the interstate. We appreciated many of the "extras" the host provided such as complimentary coffee, tea, makeup remover wipes, etc. The kitchen is well stocked with spices, a kettle, a toaster, and any other items you need. The one downside is the unit upstairs; we could always hear them walking around.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful place to stay!
We were in Des Moines for business. We came across this rental on VRBO. It was a wonderful stay. Quiet neighborhood and we felt safe. The rental was very clean and the decor was fabulous. Thank you for providing a great house rental!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Roy T., Remsen, Iowa

Liked: Cleanliness
A Good Place to Stay
Excellent overall. Clean, decorated nicely, snow removal done well, quiet, enough coffee, able to wash 2 loads of clothes. Wifi worked properly, good communication with the hosts/owners and it is close to downtown. Driveway is a little steep, one vehicle per residence in the driveway, both vehicles need to stay close to their side. And there is additional parking in the street.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bryan F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely Victorian
We stayed for four nights and had a great stay. Michael and Jocelyn have done a nice job maintaining the character of this Victorian home. It was very clean, great wifi, nice kitchen and convenient to all the places we wanted to visit. It seems as though everything in Des Moines was less than 10 minutes drive. Would love to stay here again on our next visit.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Heidi S., Andover, mn

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent location and clean
We stayed at this house to enjoy the Iowa State Fair. Was a great location and very clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Betsy C., Omaha, NE

Liked: Cleanliness
Easy access to everything in Des Moines
Very clean place to stay, welcomed having kitchen, outdoor porch, Very comfortable bed. Close to interstate, Drake University, and shopping. Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elisa H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic experience
Everything about the visit was outstanding. The check in was clear, easy and flexible (we arrived much later than expected and wasn’t an issue at all- property managers quickly responsive via email ). The house is quiet, clean, comfortable- A/C super responsive - and kitchen well stocked including coffee in the morning. Could not recommend more.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ali B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing and wonderful time!
We had a great stay! The home was in a quiet neighborhood, and easy to find. The location was right off the interstate, and less than 15 minutes from any place we wanted to go to. The home was clean and cozy. I would definitely recommend this place in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

cathryne p., Fort Collins, CO

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Home!
The house was amazing and a great central location. Close to everything and it was a beautiful neighborhood. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

CHRISTIN S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Softball Tourney
Very nice people to deal with and a very clean cute house......Everything we needed. Thank you for a pleasant stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

gary

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is really quaint and well maintained. Very convenient for us as we had day trips outside of Des Moines to visit family and friends. The wood floors were amazing.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022