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"The Hay Loft" - Hot Tub - Game Room - Fire Pit - Office - Family FUN

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Property grounds
Dining
5 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel cot
Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 14195 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Des Moines, IA
  • Place, Drake University
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Knapp Center
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Henry G. Harmon Fine Arts Center
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Des Moines, IA (DSM-Des Moines Intl.)
    ‪12 min drive‬

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About the area

Des Moines

A family-friendly stay in the heart of Des Moines awaits you at this holiday home. Within steps you'll find Drake University and Knapp Center within a 10-minute stroll. Highlights at this holiday home include a kitchen, a washing machine and free WiFi. .Home features 2 bathrooms, a patio and a living room. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. A dining area, a fenced private garden and a Smart TV are also available. .Enjoy the gym and Hot tub. Other amenities include laundry facilities, a games room and barbecues. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this Drake holiday home include Iowa Events Center and Casey's Center.
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What's nearby

  • Drake University - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Knapp Center - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Henry G. Harmon Fine Arts Center - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Black Cultural Center - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • La Casa Cultural Center - 14 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Drake Diner - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Tacos Degollado - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Habanero’s - ‬17 min walk

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 Hay Loft" - Hot Tub - Game Room - Fire Pit - Office - Family FUN

Centrally located to Downtown Des Moines, sits our fully remodeled, 5 bedroom, 2 bath home that can sleep 14 guests.

The Hay Loft offers privacy for your large group, yet it's also close to everything that Des Moines has to offer!

Our amenities include: spacious hot tub, fire-pit, grill, office space and a fully stocked kitchen. Fiber internet/WiFi + smart TVs in every room. Just a couple of blocks from Drake College, and within three miles of the Iowa Event Center and Wells Fargo Arena.

Our home is equipped with three (3) exterior cameras. This is for security only, we DO NOT monitor gathering spaces. #1: Located at the front deck, facing the door/street. #2: On the N side of the home, facing the street. #3: On the back of the home, facing the driveway.

For your stay, we provide a starter kit for essentials and toiletries:
- Shampoo/conditioner/body wash dispensers in each shower
- First couple days supply of coffee/k cups
- First few loads of dishwasher and clothes washer detergent pods

PLEASE NOTE:
After requesting your reservation, you will receive a notification to complete our Rental Agreement, confirming the terms and conditions of your stay at The Hay Loft - which you will be able to execute digitally.

Kitchen: Cooking utensils, salt/pepper/cooking spray, baking dishes, pots and pans, crock pot, toaster, blender, Keurig and a coffee maker (with coffee packs, teabags, creamer and sweetener to get you started).

Dining: Custom table with seating for 12 people (plus additional chairs if needed). Highchair available in the bedroom closet.

Living Room/Game Room: There is a large sectional, queen sleeper sofa, and a futon. The room has two, 65in smart Roku TVs and a Nintendo Wii

Bedrooms: There are five (5) bedrooms total. Three (3) are upstairs and two (2) downstairs. Two of the rooms have king beds, the others have queens. Every bedroom has a Roku smart TV.

Bathrooms: There are two (2) full bathrooms. Each bathroom has a tub/shower. One bathroom is upstairs and one downstairs.

Backyard: Large, privacy fenced yard. There is a grill, hot tub, fire pit, carpet ball game, outdoor table, and spacious driveway.

Laundry: Washer and dryer are included in your stay. The laundry room is located in the basement.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Video games

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Office

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.
  • 5 steps to reach entrance
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Gravel flooring in public areas
  • Handrails in stairways (91 centimetre high)
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city centre

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Gym

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Recycling
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Unit size: 2,100 square feet

Policies

Check-in

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

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited.

Frequently asked questions

Does "The Hay Loft" - Hot Tub - Game Room - Fire Pit - Office - Family FUN have a pool?

No, this holiday home doesn't have a pool.

What makes "The Hay Loft" - Hot Tub - Game Room - Fire Pit - Office - Family FUN a romantic place to stay?

1 hot tub and private patios help set the scene for a sizzling getaway at "The Hay Loft" - Hot Tub - Game Room - Fire Pit - Office - Family FUN .

Is "The Hay Loft" - Hot Tub - Game Room - Fire Pit - Office - Family FUN family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as an arcade and laundry facilities, as well as highchairs and children's dinnerware, it's no surprise that "The Hay Loft" - Hot Tub - Game Room - Fire Pit - Office - Family FUN is a winner with our family travellers.

Is there a private hot tub at "The Hay Loft" - Hot Tub - Game Room - Fire Pit - Office - Family FUN ?

Yep, there is a hot tub.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at "The Hay Loft" - Hot Tub - Game Room - Fire Pit - Office - Family FUN ?

No, "The Hay Loft" - Hot Tub - Game Room - Fire Pit - Office - Family FUN does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at "The Hay Loft" - Hot Tub - Game Room - Fire Pit - Office - Family FUN ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at "The Hay Loft" - Hot Tub - Game Room - Fire Pit - Office - Family FUN ?

No, pets are not allowed.

"The Hay Loft" - Hot Tub - Game Room - Fire Pit - Office - Family FUN Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 20 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 20 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 20 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 20 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 20 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Malinda S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome place to stay.

We enjoyed our stay here. It was super clean and the lay out was perfect. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Miranda V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice place to stay

The property was very nice. Great place for a group of people. Enjoyed the fire pit.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stacey C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was perfect for our quick getaway. We had a group of teens and there was plenty to keep them entertained and the site was so cute and clean!! We look forward to staying here again!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

crystal s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was perfect and family friendly. It was clean and very updated.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rebekah R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place was amazing. Well stocked with kitchen items, linens, and toiletries. The place was thoughtfully laid out for family gatherings. Spaciousness for everyone….will definitely stay again. Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had an amazing stay! House is so clean and the hosts are what made it so great so communicative and even checked in to see if we needed anything. Such a great experience. The house was cute and had fun game room we enjoyed! The hot tub was awesome! We will be back! It was a great relaxing girls trip! They made check in and out so easy too. They gave great advice on local restaurants too!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kim R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cousin/Aunt trip

We recently stayed at the Hay Loft on a cousins/Aunt trip. It was a wonderful place to stay. Very clean, fun and enjoyed it very much.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ashlyn A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Highly recommend!!!

This property was beautiful and very clean! Plenty of things to do outside and inside! We would stay here again😊
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Liesha S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very beautiful home and very clean! House is equipped with lots of kitchen supplies!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Allison W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Loft

The beds are extremely comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jim P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
All the beds were very comfortable and linens were very clean. Nice assortment of games for evening family fun. We were busy, so never were able to use the hot tub or firepit, but they did look inviting! The rooms are spacious. You need to pull into the alley to access the parking, but plenty of parking available for 4-5 cars.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tom I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect place for our trip back to Drake University

As an alum of Drake University I planned a trip back for the Drake Relays with some friends. The place was perfect. Great location near campus. Lots of parking, plenty of room in the house and nice outdoor spaces. We had a great time and my guests complimented the place. Very clean, lots of amenities. Terrific !
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anne R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Clean, Great Beds, Good Amenities

We enjoyed our stay! Number of bedrooms and all beds Q/K make this a great house for privacy and sleeping. Plenty of dishes, huge dining table with plenty of seating. Everything feels new. Hot tub was clean and enjoyable. Can’t think of a single thing to be improved.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicole M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect

The house was clean and very beautiful. Had so many room and a big living space. We enjoyed it very much. Everything was perfect!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Lori B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family, Adventureland vacation

We had a wonderful stay at this location for a family vacation at Adventureland in Altoona. It was spacious enough for 8 adults and three grandchildren. We especially enjoyed the arcade, and Wii and all of the board games. The outdoor space was wonderful as well. The kids played “carpet ball” for hours, and we enjoyed the outdoor fire pit with the chairs around it. Great memories were made! Thank you Matt and Mariah.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

kathy R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Sisters trip

Very enjoyable stay for five 60-72 year old sisters. Extremely clean and a bedroom for each of us! Clean and plenty of linens in each bathroom. We enjoyed the fire ring and hot tub and taught the sisters carpet pool which was fun to see as I have enjoyed it in campgrounds we’ve stayed in. Nice to be able to cook breakfast as all necessary kitchen items were available in the cabinets. Good central location to all venues we were interested in visiting. Would recommend to others highly.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024