Historic Home on 4 Acres - Hot Tub, Pool, Tiki Bar

Entire home in Ankeny, Iowa

  1. 10 guests
  2. 4 bedrooms
  3. 6 beds
  4. 4 baths
Hosted by Emily
  1. Superhost
  2. 4 years hosting

Listing highlights

Top 10% of homes

This home is highly ranked based on ratings, reviews, and reliability.

In Ankeny, with shops nearby

On 4 secluded acres in Ankeny, with a grocery store and restaurants within a mile

Private pool and year-round hot tub

A private outdoor pool with lounge chairs, a screened porch, and a year-round hot tub

Decor that guests can't stop praising

Guests highlight the one-of-a-kind vintage decor, with themed rooms that feel like stepping back in time
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.***

The space
Our 1948 Mid-Century vacation home is nestled on 4 acres of beautiful open land. We welcome you to enjoy a unique and authentic experience jumping back in time with themed rooms ranging from Art Deco, Country Cottage, Groovy 1970’s, Vintage Tiki, and classic Mid-Century design. Our home sleeps up to 10 people with 2 Queen Beds, 2 Twin Beds, and 2 Double Sleeper Sofas. We also have 3 full baths and 2 half baths. Beyond having a charming 1950’s kitchen and spacious dining and living areas, we also have a 1970’s themed TV and Game Room stocked with over 30 games and puzzles, an authentic Tiki Bar with a peacock chair, wet bar, and bar supplies, a Children’s Playroom filled with books, toys, and a fort, as well as a Bridal Suite/Dressing Room with an Art Deco vanity that doubles as a bedroom - and outside, a six person hot tub available year-round!

From late Spring through Summer, we have a large 16x40ft 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!), lounge chairs, and outdoor eating areas. Year round, we have a six person hot tub, a wood burning firepit and spacious grounds to explore including a wood bridge and secret nature trail.

Our bathrooms are stocked with shampoo, conditioner, and soap. We have over 100 books throughout the home for guests to enjoy. Our game room has an abundance of vinyl records and games. Our kitchen is stocked with cook/bakeware, cookbooks, and Lenox dish ware. We have 2 smart TVs (one off the kitchen and the other in the family room).

We are located just 15 minutes north of downtown Des Moines and are within a mile of a high end grocery store and shopping complex filled with great restaurants, coffee shops, and boutiques. We believe the Des Moines area is a hidden gem with an abundance of fine dining, antique stores, high end boutiques, breweries, bike trails, the largest skate park in the country, live music, family activities, nature trails, lakes, and farmers markets.

PLEASE NOTE:
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.***
Garage parking not available. Up to 6 cars can fit comfortably in driveway.

Guest access
Guests have access to all 4 acres of the property.

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Rated 4.97 out of 5 from 210 reviews.

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Where you’ll be

Ankeny, Iowa, United States
Exact location will be provided after booking.

Neighborhood highlights

Our home is located on 4 acres and feels very secluded from the close by neighborhoods. All of our neighbors have large plots of land. We are just minutes away from a grocery store, gas station, and restaurants. We are 5 minutes away from a movie theater, bowling alley, and shopping center with high end restaurants and shops.

Meet your host

Superhost
210 reviews
4.97 out of 5 average rating
4 years of hosting
My work: Interior Designer
Most useless skill: Ability to share obscure history facts.
I'm an Interior Designer and Set Decorator living in Los Angeles, CA with my husband, Brandon, and 3 cats, Dahlia, Abra, and Kevin. I am the designer of Foxcroft Estate. While I live in Los Angeles, I believe Des Moines has a great future and I'm so happy to be involved in the growth and community building of this city!

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