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MidCentury, technicolor Ranch w/yard, w+d, parking
- Ranch home in Des Moines' friendly Beaverdale neighborhood - Steps from grocery store, ice cream shop+dining - Blocks to more dining+shops - Less than 5 minutes from Drake University - Around 10 minutes from downtown, Des Moines, Arts Center, parks - Easy access within 15 minutes to suburbs - 1000+ feet with open living, dining and kitchen, 2 beds, 1 bath, laundry and on-site parking - Outdoor front porch, back patio+fire pit - Perfect for a family or two couples ***Send your special requests!

Historic Home on 4 Acres - Hot Tub, Pool, Tiki Bar
Our 1948 vacation home is on 4 acres & boasts 3 bedrooms, 3 full baths, 2 half baths, Bridal Suite (4th bedroom), 70s TV/Game Room, Tiki Bar, & Children's Playroom. Outside we have a pool (guaranteed to be open 5/26 - 9/5) & hot tub (year round). Located 15min away from Downtown DSM & a mile away from a grocery store/restaurants. Up to 2 dogs allowed for an additional fee. ***Events/photo shoots are allowed with written permission only and will be an added fee. No events larger than 25 total.***

Upscale Home Near Parks and Trails, I-35 Access
Welcome to our home! Located in a quiet residential neighborhood in north central Ankeny, you'll have the entire home to yourself during your stay. Located near Prairie Ridge Sports Complex, this home is perfect for groups, families, or business travelers. Our home features an elevated, oversized deck with table and chairs, as well as a ground-level patio with a fire pit. Easy access to the High Trestle Trail. Conveniently located near I-35 with great access to restaurants, breweries and more.

Newer two bedroom home in the heart of Des Moines.
Relax in this beautiful open concept house. This home was completed in the fall of 2020, has two bedrooms, two bathrooms, full kitchen open to the family room, and laundry. The home is located just 12 minutes from downtown Des Moines, the state fairgrounds and the state Capitol. Within minutes you can visit The District, the entertainment center of Prairie Trail, Ankeny. It offers special events, concerts, spas, boutique shopping, yoga/fitness studios, coffee shops, and many dining options.

Maple Street Hideaway
Large 2-bedroom main level living, fenced backyard, and deck. We are pet friendly with no additional fees (although we do expect guest to pick up after them). Plenty of parking on property. Small town Iowa, easy access to WDSM/Waukee/Grimes/Johnston/Adel. Less than a 20 min. drive to an abundance of restaurants, shops, and attractions - not including the great places to eat/visit in town. Beautiful, quiet, tree lined street. Google Dallas Center to see all this Quietly Progressive town offers.

Peaceful Setting & Modern Style
Escape the hustle and bustle of the city and retreat to your own private oasis with this charming 2 Bedroom Airbnb. The house provides present-day amenities while still honoring the original 1930s character. You’ll enjoy a new and sparkling clean kitchen, complete with all the appliances and utensils you need. The bathroom, laundry, dining room, reading nook and living room have all been beautifully updated as well, ensuring that you'll feel right at home from the moment you arrive.

The Carol Anne-Charming 2bd/2ba Victorian near DT!
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!

•Vibrant 4 bedroom house 2 king beds in Ankeny•
Your family will be close to everything when you stay at this centrally-located home. 15 minutes from downtown Des Moines. Located in a quiet neighborhood 5 minutes off I35 and Delaware with tons of shopping and restaurants. This home is stocked with essential items. Kitchen has a large table with extra chairs and cookware/dinnerware as well as basic cooking needs and condiments. Two living spaces, two full baths and a pool table. Laundry room with washer and dryer. Free parking.

Newly Remodeled Home with Walk-In Shower
My home is located in a safe and quiet neighborhood of Ankeny with a 16 min. drive to downtown Des Moines and Wells Fargo Arena. The high trestle trail is about 8 blocks away with a nice park 1 block away. The highlight of my home is the newly remodeled bedrooms and bathroom. There are queen beds in each of the bedrooms. The guest bed is brand new. The living room has a 55” LG OLED 4k TV with a PlayStation 5. I have high-speed cable internet with cable through slingTV.

Unique suburban paradise with pond access
****** Please Note: Guests will be asked to leave the property immediately for the following reasons (any unused rental monies will not be refunded): * Must be 25 years of age to rent the property- no exceptions * Exceeding maximum occupancy (12 is the maximum, including visitors) * Disruptive behavior * Bringing any type of pet into the home * Smoking/vaping in or around the home * Any type of drug use * Violating any of the house rules as defined in the rental agreement

Woodland Heights hist. district house on the hill.
Beautiful historic duplex house in the heart of woodland heights. Walking distance to downtown and next to Ingersoll avenue which is full of shops, bars, restaurants and more. Our place allows 2 parking spots on site with a side entrance to your upstairs Airbnb. The 800+ sq ft space includes a private kitchen, bathroom, bedroom, living room, and balcony with views of downtown. Picnic table and grassy area below balcony can be used on those nice Iowa days.

Quintessential Iowa Stay -Quiet, Cozy & Convenient
Bring the family and settle into our newer ranch home in tranquil Bondurant — just minutes from Des Moines and all the area’s top attractions! *Adventureland Park 2 miles *Prairie Meadows Casino 2 miles *Outlets of DSM 2 miles *Civic Center 12 miles *Jack Trice Stadium Ames 34 miles *Newton Speedway 27 miles *The District at Prairie Trail Ankeny 12 miles *Blank Park Zoo 17 miles *Iowa State Fairgrounds 11 miles *Des Moines Farmers’ Market 12 miles
Popular amenities for house rentals in Ankeny
House rentals with a pool

LONG TERM 7 BR 4 Bath w/14 Beds

New Arrival Peaceful Comfort Calm & Private

Comfortable and Spacious Five Bedroom Home

Urbandale Oasis

Ankeny Stay | Gym | Game Room | Spa | BBQ | I-35

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Fenced Luxe Home

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Modern Comfort in Ankeny

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Game Room | Firepit | 2 Master Suites | BBQ Grill

Cozy 4 Bedroom Ranch Home in Ankeny

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Hot Tub & Game Room! Stylish 5 Bed 3 Bath Home.

Kid Friendly Home on a Fun Family Street

The Draper-MCM Spacious Ranch minutes to it all

Saylorvilla ~ Tesla Charger

Zen Den Bungalow
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4.9 Average rating
Ankeny stays are highly rated by guests – averaging 4.9 out of 5!
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