Unique "Little Italy" Apartment

Entire rental unit in Des Moines, Iowa

  1. 3 guests
  2. 1 bedroom
  3. 1 bed
  4. 1 bath
Hosted by Greg
  1. Superhost
  2. 10 years hosting

Listing highlights

Top 5% of homes

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Exceptional check-in experience

Recent guests gave the check-in process a 5-star rating.

Extra spacious

Guests love this home’s spaciousness for a comfortable stay.
Drive into the attached garage and go upstairs where you will find your very private entrance to a quiet, peaceful, and restful living. Located 1 mile from the downtown area on a street loaded with large Oak and Walnut trees. A huge back yard in which to stroll or barbecue.

It is the top half of my house complete with it's own kitchen, bathroom, and bedroom.

My residence is the bottom half of the house.

Lots of excellent restaurants nearby. Check out the "Guide to Restaurants".

The space
You are welcome to play Croquet, use the hammock, pick flowers in the garden, or use any of the yard furniture to just relax.

I have updated the apartment with a private deck that over looks the backyards of the south side.

Guest access
You are free to use any part of the yard for whatever purpose. I do ask that you respect my privacy by leaving the cement patio to me. But you may use the Weber on it. Just ask and I will be more than happy to set up an area for you to use.

Where you’ll sleep

What this place offers

Lake access
Kitchen
Wifi
Free parking on premises
Pets allowed
Unavailable: Carbon monoxide alarm

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Rated 4.95 out of 5 from 960 reviews.

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Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for cleanliness

Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for accuracy

Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for check-in

Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for communication

Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for location

Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for value

Where you’ll be

Des Moines, Iowa, United States
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Neighborhood highlights

This area of town has been called "Little Italy' for decades. My neighbors have told me that boot legging went on in this area during Prohibition. The police would drive into the area looking for bootleggers and the bootleggers would escape by using the alleys that were here.

Meet your host

Superhost
960 reviews
4.95 out of 5 average rating
10 years of hosting
My work: Retired
Lives in Des Moines, Iowa
I am a retired Programmer/Analyst who loves to bike ride, travel and ballroom dance. I have been to England, France, Greece and Ireland. Standing in the stadium at the top of the Oracle of Delphi and being at the Acropolis are moments that I will always cherish. Going to movies is one of my favorite pastimes but most of all I like to dance. I dance at least 3 times a week and encourage anyone I meet to at least try it. People who stay at my home I hope will at least think of joining me in learning how to ballroom dance. I'm easy to get along with and very accommodating.

Greg is a Superhost

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Host details

Response rate: 100%
Responds within an hour
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Things to know

Cancellation policy
House rules
Checkout before 11:00 AM
3 guests maximum
Pets allowed
Safety & property
Carbon monoxide alarm not reported
Smoke alarm
Not suitable for infants (under 2 years)