House vacation rentals in Altoona

Gateway House

Our 100% SMOKE-FREE Gateway House is nestled just west of beautiful Downtown Des Moines. I-235 is 90 seconds away, putting you downtown in 5 minutes, and anywhere else in 15 minutes! Ingersoll Avenue, home to dozens of locally owned restaurants and bars, is a 2–3-minute drive and a 5-10-minute walk. Our charming bungalow has everything you need to function! We proudly display artwork that accents the culture our city has to offer, and you will feel relaxed indoors and out during your stay.

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.

Garden Retreat Near Downtown, Botanical Immersion

An enjoyable blend of outdoor splendor (a botanical immersion), & indoor comfort within the metro area. Colorful floral summer garden splash and sugar-coated winter evergreens. Minutes from downtown ( Events Center, live music, great restaurants) yet in a quiet neighborhood. Great for families, two couples, three friends -house & yard. Expect lazy mornings, a bit of urban magic, inspiring surroundings, and ease of accessibility. Two showers, extremely clean with bright colorful vibration.

•Spacious 4 - bedroom 2 king beds•

Bring the whole family to this great place with lots of room for fun minutes from Adventureland and Prairie Meadows. Located in a quiet neighborhood close to 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, three full baths 4 bedrooms 2 king 2 queen and double twin daybed Laundry room with washer and dryer. Free parking.

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!

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.

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

Large Home Near Adventureland, Fair, downtown DSM

Speedy access to the best that Des Moines and eastern Polk County have to offer--downtown, the fairgrounds, and Adventureland! Spacious, comfortable, and classic home tucked away in a quiet, lush, established Pleasant Hill neighborhood just minutes away from most of the capital's popular destinations. The Hill on Tyler provides space for multi-family getaways or medium- and large-sized groups. Walking and biking trails are quite close.