Family & Pet-Friendly 2BR Retreat Near Downtown | House in Des Moines

10.0 (12 Reviews) |   Pet Friendly   2 Bedrooms  1 Bathroom  6 Guests
Greater South Side House | Family & Pet-Friendly 2BR Retreat Near Downtown

2 Bedroom House in Greater South Side, Des Moines

Welcome to The Kirkwood!
Perfect for the State Fair, concerts, or a weekend getaway, The Kirkwood has everything you need — a bright living space, cozy bedrooms, updated kitchen, and a spacious yard with a new deck.
Families and pets are welcome, with plenty of room to relax. Enjoy the convenience of a long driveway, plus quick access to downtown Des Moines, Iowa State Fairgrounds, and local attractions.
Sleeping Arrangements
• Bedroom 1 → Full bed (sleeps 2)
• Bedroom 2 → Twin bed (sleeps 1)
• Living Room → Full pull-out couch (sleeps 2)
• Basement → Twin pull-out couch (sleeps 1; recreational area, no standard bedroom window)
We have also turned the basement into a small recreational and work area. This is also where the full size washer and dryer are located.
You will have access to the full kitchen to make your delicious meals.
The backyard offers plenty of space, though it is not fenced. We kindly ask guests to keep pets on a leash outdoors. We’ve provided a pet waste station in the backyard to make things easy for you.
High-speed WiFi is available throughout the home.

Family & Pet-Friendly 2BR Retreat Near Downtown is located in Greater South Side. Family & Pet-Friendly 2BR Retreat Near Downtown provides accommodation, featuring Wellness Facilities, Kitchen, Parking, among other amenities. This House features Wellness Facilities, Kitchen, Parking, to make your stay a comfortable one.

Family & Pet-Friendly 2BR Retreat Near Downtown has 2 Bedrooms , 1 Bathroom, and max occupancy of 6 people. The minimum rental for this property is 1 nights, but this can change depending on the season you plan on staying. Previous guests have given good rated it, and VRBO labeled it a top-rated House because of the excellent services rendered by the owner or manager of this House, and has consistently provided great experiences for their guests. Most families or guests that use it recommend it to their friends and some of them are repeat guests. House has a friendly neighborhood, and the Greater South Side has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the House in Greater South Side, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.

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Amenities

Air Conditioner
Parking
Pet Friendly
TV
Balcony/Terrace
Security/Safety
Sports/Activities
Bedding/Linens
Wellness Facilities
Fireplace/Heating
Guest Services
Entertainment
Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking
Child Friendly
Internet
Kitchen
Laundry

Facility Overview

Air Conditioner
  • Heating
  • Air conditioning
Bathrooms
  • Towels provided
  • Shampoo
  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
Bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided
  • 2 bedrooms
Kitchen
  • Kitchen island
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Electric kettle
  • Stovetop
  • Refrigerator
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Dishwasher
Laundry
  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Laundry facilities
Parking
  • Onsite parking
Pet Friendly
  • Pet friendly
  • 1 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
  • Welcoming dogs only
Accessibility
  • Smoke-free property
Entertainment
  • Table tennis
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Foosball table
General
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Unit size: 788 sq ft (73 sq m)
  • English
  • Desk chair
  • Desk
Guest Services
  • Travel crib
  • Children's games
  • Playground
  • Children's books
  • Children's toys
  • Children's dinnerware
  • Highchair
  • Iron/ironing board
Internet
  • Free WiFi
Outdoors
  • Garden
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio
Security/Safety
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Deadbolt lock
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

Policies

Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3:00 pm contactless check-in available minimum check-in age: 25
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 am contactless check-out available
Child Policy
Children are welcome.
Event Policy
No events allowed
Pet Policy
1 total (up to 50 lbs per pet) note from host: a second pet is allowed for an additional $50 fee pets allowed service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees welcoming dogs only
Smoking Policy
Smoking is not permitted

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 host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed 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

Reviews

Michael M.
Aug 25, 2025 06:56:41 AM
Review Score:   10
Summary: House was very clean and comfortable. The location worked out well for all the places we wanted to go
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