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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!

Maple Street Hideaway
Large 2-bedroom main level living, fenced backyard, and deck. We are pet friendly with no additional fees (although we do expect guest to pick up after them). Plenty of parking on property. Small town Iowa, easy access to WDSM/Waukee/Grimes/Johnston/Adel. Less than a 20 min. drive to an abundance of restaurants, shops, and attractions - not including the great places to eat/visit in town. Beautiful, quiet, tree lined street. Google Dallas Center to see all this Quietly Progressive town offers.

Private *Fall Oasis* Waterfront Tiny House & Sauna
The true definition of rest & relaxation, this unique tiny house is situated on a three-acre pond suitable for catch and release fishing, kayaking, or stand up paddle boarding. Bring your gear and leave your worries behind. Built with special touches and details including stained glass windows and intricate woodwork, this tiny home boasts warmth throughout. Wake up to bird songs and coffee with the sunrise. After a day of fun, take a soak in the wood-burning sauna and relax by the campfire.

Waukee 2 Bedroom Private Sweet Suite.
Welcome to our comfortable, newly renovated, private guest suite. This quiet Waukee neighborhood living space includes two bedrooms, one full bath, kitchenette, laundry room, dining space and cozy living room area. Off street parking for one vehicle is available. A private entrance is available from the back deck. Your home away from home features a comfortable king size bed and a full size bed. A smart television is available in the living room and an HDTV is available in one bedroom.

Cozy, Private Guest Suite & Backyard Oasis
Enjoy a peaceful stay in our private basement suite. You'll love the tall ceilings, natural light, and watching wildlife in our backyard! Private entrance from the back patio, & off-street parking for 1 car. Includes: 1 bedroom with queen bed, bathroom with shower/tub, full kitchen, living room with futon couch, floor mattress, and pack 'n play. Ask for pet policy before booking. If interested in a blocked date, message me (new job=less weekly availability). 10% discount for educators 🏫❤️.

Quaint apartment with a relaxing atmosphere
2nd floor apartment. located in historical down town Adel. Brick streets along with small shops for a unique shopping experience. Bike trails, fishing amentities close by. Small town with plenty of personality. Its keyless coded entry so no waiting to be let in. Makes for easy check-ins. Wifi available. Pets welcome if potty trained, non-destructive. must be in a kennel if left alone for a long period of time. The apartment is professionally cleaned immediately following departure.

Jordan Creek End Unit Spacious w/Private Garage
This 2BR/2BA end unit is full of natural light. A perfect place for business, or family travelers. This spacious design will leave you plenty of room to breathe. Featuring an oversized island/breakfast bar, full size laundry, king bed, 2 full beds and a spacious living room. Come enjoy your next home away from home and lets us do the rest. This unit also comes with a one car garage and unlimited lot parking, high speed WiFi in unit w/complimentary YouTube TV, and chef ready kitchens.

•5 bedroom 2 full bath stay in Paradise King bed•
Get comfortable and enjoy plenty of extra room. This spacious place offers a fully fenced yard and plenty of parking in the drive way. Main level has a bedroom with Queen bed and a half bath. Upstairs we have a King suite with full bath shower and tub. In addition to that there is 2 more rooms one with Queen bed and the other has a twin full bunk bed. Second full bath with shower tub and laundry. The 5th bed room is in the basement with a twin daybed with trundle.

Stylish & Spacious| Pool| NintendoSwitch| King bed
Welcome to WDSM! Spacious unit with open floor plan, two private bathrooms, & large private patio overlooking green field. Pool, Free Tanning, Gym. Minutes from Jordan Creek Shopping Center, Top Golf, restaurants, Spare time, Dave & Busters! Walmart, Target, Movie Theatre and more! Detached garage included steps away from secured entrance. Quiet neighborhood, walking/biking trails, & dog park located on site. DT DSM 18 min Airport 18 min East Village 18 min

Spacious One Bedroom apartment
This apartment features over 1,200 square feet of living space. Enjoy a full kitchen with granite countertops, full oven, full refrigerator, dishwasher, and microwave oven. Spend time playing ping pong with family or enjoy popcorn and a movie. The location is situated in a quiet and safe neighborhood about 20 minutes from downtown Des Moines. Weather your planning a get-away with family or friends or a relaxing time alone we want our home to be your oasis.

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.

Cozy Farmhouse Apartment near Des Moines
Cozy Farmhouse Apartment perfectly located for easy access to West Des Moines/Waukee/Grimes/Johnston/Adel. Less than a 20 minute drive to an abundance of restaurants, shops, and attractions - not including the great places to eat/visit in town. This spacious 1 bedroom apartment is located on an acreage between Dallas Center and Minburn. Located within 2 miles of Three Sisters Barn, 6 miles of Keller Brick Barn and raccoon River trail
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Quick stats about vacation rentals that are family-friendly in Waukee
Total rentals
100 properties
Nightly prices starting at
$70 before taxes and fees
Total number of reviews
2.8K reviews
Pet-friendly rentals
40 properties allow pets
Rentals with a pool
40 properties have a pool
Rentals with dedicated workspaces
70 properties have a dedicated workspace
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