Family-friendly holiday rentals in Des Moines

Beautiful home, right on the water, with tons of privacy. The hot tub was so fun, right at the end of the wood walkway overlooking the canal. Would definitely recommend and visit again.

Our stay Angela‘s Aphrodite Airbnb was fabulous! Angela is a gem! You can tell from her home that she cares about her guests’ comfort. Every request we had was met with friendliness and responsiveness. I highly recommend her place. :)

This house is incredible. The location is perfect, walking distance to many food and drink spots. There is an amazing coffee shop right on the corner. Sauna and soaking tub are relaxing. The house is clean and organized and has clear instructions. Hosts are helpful and knowledgable. Highly recommend!

Very nice Very comfortable Very cozy Didn’t get to use hot tub but very inviting Liked the neighborhood

Absolutely stunning home! Fantastic views and so much to do. We can’t wait to go back!

This home is an absolute gem, do not pass up the opportunity to book here. Tranquility abounds in this neighborhood, and you can see the sparkle on the water and water fowl from your bed, or watch from the hot tub! My partner and I loved this place, not only for the natural beauty surrounding, but found the amenities and the home to be super clean, thoughtful and welcoming. The bed is like sleeping on a cloud, super comfortable pillows and linens. To preface - we both have slightly different sleep - preferences and found we both had incredible sleep here. The hosts were so kind to text us when a pod of orca whales were out front - what a dream! Their recommendations were excellent and I highly suggest checking out Via Rosa 11 if you can, and walking Grand Forest ( on their list ).

We enjoyed our stay here. It was central to so many sights and places to visit. It felt safe and secure, tho we were unfamiliar with how the door lock worked initially. The space felt open and clean minus small things like baseboards and doors. I appreciated the coffee and very clean linens. The only thing that was slightly unexpected was that the listing said laundry was In unit. Which is technically true but you must contact the host to have her let you into the private utility area of the house to use it. Also, you can hear the family upstairs but they also do pass by a door that is connected to the living room. It was quiet but startled us the first time.

All in all, 5 stars! When Gregg realized I wasn’t going out for dinner & did not bring food with me he made a very kind gesture of bringing over pho cupnoodle. Bonus stars for the beautiful dog, and letting me cut my visit short due to a change of plans. Would recommend.

Marcell is a great host, friendly and communicative. Very helpful with local suggestions and very accommodating. I would definitely stay here again if the listing is available the next time I’m in Seattle.

Kim’s place is on our favorites list. We loved staying by the quiet lake. We jumped off the dock every morning when we stayed :) it was a perfect spot for a weekend (we went to a concert at remlinger farms) and yes, the interior is outdated but we believe that’s the charm of the house! The bed was very comfy and the clawfoot bathtub was a really cool addition! It was pretty spacious too. We would totally stay again if we go back to Washington! The only small downside is there isn’t a full kitchen (which is noted) because we love to cook our own meals. But honestly it wasn’t a huge problem for our weekend stay cause there are restaurants/groceries 15 min drive away. Thanks for an awesome stay, Kim!

The place is in a nice and safe neighborhood. Inside the place it was vary vary clean! With being attached to a house it’s was pretty quiet during our stay. The beds were vary comfortable and the place felt cozy. There were lots of amenities that were nice as well. Definitely a good spot that’s close to the city!

Nick has a perfect spot for a quick stay before a flight out of SeaTac. Easy peasy!

Absolutely incredible host. Unique situation for my family, they were willing to accommodate and was absolutely responsive from start to finish. We will be going back…. If I recommended for everyone, I may have trouble booking it again lol 😂 10/10 Absolutely Recommend 💯

My son and I couldn't have asked for a better start to the summer! Sema's tidy studio had everything we needed and was very functionally organized. Sema herself is super responsive and helpful. But the true show stopper is the lake! Head out to Sema's dock to kayak, fish, swim, or just chill with nature.

The Loft at Gig Harbor went above and beyond our expectations. The view of Mt. Ranier from the outdoor deck and from inside the loft was a real treat for us. This studio apartment was large compared to other studios we have seen. We felt right at home immediately with many documents for sight-seeing ideas, activities close by and further away. Candace and Bruce have supplied the apartment with all the cooking equipment one would need to have great meals on the deck. The presence of a dishwasher, washing machine, and dryer were amenities that were greatly appreciated. Having a regular couch and recliner chair continued to enhance the "at-home" feel of the space. The wi-fi was strong and there were ample outlets for charging devices. We stayed for two weeks this summer and have already scheduled 3 weeks for 2026. We cannot praise Candace and Bruce enough for their gracious hospitality during our stay.

The area was absolutely beautiful! GPS wasnt super accurate, but luckily we were given very clear directions so it was easy to find. Their garden is breathtaking and feels ethereal being tucked away in the forest. And it somehow is still super close to town! The hosts were very kind and it was a wonderful, peaceful stay. Will definitely be coming back.

The hosts had an incredibly clean suite. It had plenty of room with an extremely comfortable bed and the most comfortable sofa bed I’ve ever slept on. The bathroom amenities were not cut-rate products, but high quality. The view of the water was spectacular; we even had the added bonus of seeing some wildlife in the backyard from our window. The indoor pool was the incentive that kept my 4- year old grandson on his best behavior. It was depressing to have to leave. It felt like we were at home.

Great place. The location was perfect for us. Extremely walkable. No issues at all. I would definitely stay here again!

Beautiful condo, full of amenities, comfy bed, gorgeous views. Perfect for longer stays. We were only there for a couple of nights, making it hard to justify all the air BnB fees, but not the hosts fault. Would certainly rent again when we have longer time to visit my grandsons.

Amazing views and clean place. We enjoyed our stay here!!

The place was perfect for our vacation stay in Seattle! Excellent central location for walking to the most commonly visited tourist spots. We took full advantage of the courtyard and gym. My son said he slept "way better" on the pull-out sofa than he did in our earlier hotel stay. The place was clean and comfortable. Being met and provided instructions at check-in was helpful and checkout was a breeze.

Ian's place was great. We enjoyed spending our evenings with family after the days adventure. The pool house and outside patio are amazing we all really enjoyed it. The house has anything you need and communication with Ian was prompt and easy. Thank you for sharing your wonderful home.

Peter is an excellent communicator! When we drove up to the home's gate we were very pleasantly surprised!!! The house is beautiful, very clean, and has an amazing view, plus we thoroughly enjoyed the pool and hot tub. There's also a two-person hammock, pergola, various outdoor chairs and tables. The kitchen was very well-stocked and we loved all the art and cookie jars throughout the indoors. We've stayed at many Airbnbs and this property is the very best! You will not be disappointed. Near there is the Wild Felid Advocacy Center (book a visit online) that shelters tigers, mountain lions and other large and small cats. If you go there make sure you watch road signs and addresses since our navigation took us elsewhere. The only marker for WFAC is a cat paw print at car-height. What heartwarming memories we built there during our vacation. Paradise, simply put. Thank you, Peter.

Gayle was very quick to respond. Her condo is in a secure building. It was spotless. Great location - walkable to all attractions. She let us drop off our luggage prior to check in ( we were coming straight from Alaska Cruise). She called us as soon as the unit was clean and told us we could return. I would stay at Gayles Place again.