House holiday rentals in Polk County

4.96 out of 5 average rating, 202 reviews

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!

4.93 out of 5 average rating, 150 reviews

Home in Urbandale

RARE Mid-Mod Home. Spacious inside-and-out.

Don't miss your chance at this unique mid-century modern home located in the heart of Des Moines where you'll be just minutes from many local restaurants, bars and area attractions. Entertain your guests with 3,600sf of open-concept mid-century living while enjoying all the amenities this house has to offer! Relish in billiards indoors or escape outdoors for yard games, grilling or an evening bonfire. This newly remodeled 4 bed, 2.5 bath property has everything you need on your next vacation.

4.94 out of 5 average rating, 293 reviews

Cozy Historic Escape

This comfortable bungalow is stylish with historic charm. The front porch is perfect for morning coffee. The main living space has original hardwood floors and classic brick fireplace with craftsman style built-ins. The house also has fenced in backyard with patio for enjoying temperate days. It is centrally and conveniently located close to Des Moines Playhouse, ~6 minutes from Wells Fargo Arena and Downtown Des Moines, ~13 minutes to Jordan Creek Town Center, and ~15 minutes to DSM Airport.

4.99 out of 5 average rating, 191 reviews

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.

4.89 out of 5 average rating, 712 reviews

Steps to Drake, Minutes to Downtown w Patio+Yard!

Enjoy the convenience of being only steps away from all the activities Drake University has to offer! Whether you stay to relax or are on the go, we invite you to enjoy complimentary fresh coffee or tea, snack bars, and fruit snacks. Each bedroom has Queen-size beds with super-soft microfiber 1800-count sheets, and the bathroom is stocked with fresh, fluffy bath towels. Netflix/Hulu equipped, games, movies...we have lots to keep you entertained. We strive to go above and beyond!

4.96 out of 5 average rating, 173 reviews

Home in Ankeny

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 4. I have high-speed cable internet with cable through slingTV.

4.94 out of 5 average rating, 163 reviews

The Office, Pet Friendly 2 BD/1 BA-near Downtown!

“The Office" is a 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom Dunder Mifflin themed duplex near downtown Des Moines. It's decorated with inspiration from the TV show, featuring themed decor and iconic quotes. The bedrooms offer comfortable sleeping arrangements, and the living room is a cozy space dedicated to "The Office" ambiance. The duplex has a kitchen, a flat-screen TV, board games, and offers a unique and central location with plenty of free parking for fans and travelers alike.

4.97 out of 5 average rating, 150 reviews

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.

4.97 out of 5 average rating, 133 reviews

Walking Distance to Best Restaurants Ingersoll Ave

Welcome to Des Moines and historic North of Grand! We are in a wonderful family-friendly neighborhood one block from the best restaurants on Ingersoll Ave. Walk around the block to Oak Park for dinner. Take an easy drive for 5 minutes to downtown or area suburbs. Enjoy the open kitchen/breakfast bar, lounge on the deck, or spread out in the spacious living and game room space. Check out the bike trail system and hop right on just a block away!

4.95 out of 5 average rating, 134 reviews

Home in Ankeny

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, but will do everything possible to have it open well before and after those dates based on weather!), hot tub (year round). Located 15min away from Downtown DSM & a mile away from a grocery store/restaurants.

4.99 out of 5 average rating, 160 reviews

Restored Victorian, Walk & Bike

Completely restored Victorian home that is walking and biking distance to the East Village, Civic Center, Wells Fargo, world-renowned skate park, and the Iowa Capitol! Bring your bike and enjoys the trails (and indoor bike parking). Walk to a concert at Wells Fargo or a show at the Civic Center. We are dedicated to making your stay simple and easy. This house is special to us, and we want to share it with you!