LUXURY GETAWAY! ARCADE, POOL TBL, PING PONG, HOT TUB, DECK! ACCESS TO POOLS!

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Dates

December 2024

January 2025

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location
Host

Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 23372 sq m

Popular amenities

Washer

Hot tub

Barbecue grill

Parking available

Pet-friendly

Outdoor space

Explore the area

Waukee, IA

Mercy Medical Center West Lakes
4 min drive
UnityPoint Health - Methodist West Hospital
5 min drive
Jordan Creek Town Center
6 min drive
Des Moines, IA (DSM-Des Moines Intl.)
22 min drive

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

*OFERED BY PRECISION PROPERTIES*. “THE UNIVERSITY” is West DesMoines’ luxurious fun headquarters!

About the Property-
The University is your entertaining headquarters with over 4000 square feet of living space and more than ample parking (20 cars). This unique home sits on an acre of land right in West DesMoines/ Waukee area. Its location is pretty sweet, convenient to all the hot spots. Just a couple minutes to Hy-vee (large, beautiful grocery store), Jordan Creek mall and 6 other retail shopping centers, kid and teen fun spots like trampoline parks and entertainment arcade/restaurant complexes (SpareTime, Dave and Busters, Putts and Pins and The Operating Room), Smash Park, several golf courses, a plethora of restaurants pizza joints and steakhouses that rock... pretty much anything you want!
The main floor is open concept and features an executive chef's kitchen set up for entertaining. All the gear you need for cooking as well as the gadgets and appliances are in house. It also boasts a 6-burner VIKING gas range. Also, there are 4 bedrooms and access to the 40' deck with hot tub. The deck and back yard have plenty of seating, a dining table for 6, a grill, the hot tub, additional seating, a fire pit, a 2-person swing and more! Bike paths connecting you to Des Moines extensive trail system are minutes away as well.
The lower level is set up for fun! Ping pong, pool table, NFL Blitz (4-player), Golden Tee (4-player), NBA Jams (4-player) and darts are all at your disposal. There is also a huge sectional couch that seats 12, a bar with bar stools, and 75" tv for your viewing pleasure. We also offer some of the best of board and card games, Jenga, a 4-foot tall Connect Four, and Giant Yatzy! Not to mention another full kitchen and bar! BONUS-I OWN AN APT COMPLEX 12 MINUTES AWAY- At the Four Seasons Apartments in Des Moines Iowa- THERE, YOU CAN USE THE INDOOR POOL, OUTDOOR POOL AND TWO-LEVEL CLUBHOUSE WITH GYM, SAUNAS, ANOTHER POOL TABLE AND PING PONG TABLE, ETC.. The last pictures posted for this property show the indoor pool and the pics following that are of the clubhouse adjoining the pool. This is at no additional charge and its just 12 minutes away! Open 9am to 9m daily.
The University is my number one vacation rental. Once you stay you will see why! Hope to talk to you soon, I will gladly answer any questions you may have. ~Steven

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Note- We pay close attention to details! This includes decorating for holidays (as shown in the pics). (Those decorations are only up during the holidays)

Need special consideration to make your booking possible, please, reach out to us.
Don't hesitate and lose your dates, exact guest count can be adjusted later.
Discounts may be available on extra guest fees.

About Your Host-
I love to make people happy and that exactly what my properties are designed for. I'm a landlord by trade. I have apartment complexes and rental homes. Then six years ago I created my first vacation rental property, and it grew from there. I offer vacation rentals because it's fun! Making sure groups are set up to have a blast is a challenge that I find very rewarding. I take this seriously. Being a big kid at heart, I make it my mission to deliver the fun for kids- also being one who appreciates nice things, I deliver comfort and attention to detail for the adults. I truly desire for you to have the most fun and relaxation as possible, and with the fewest hassles as well. That is why we put in so much effort before you get there. We provide and offer many things that set us apart. Things like super comfy beds, awesome fluffy towels, mints, coffee, toothpaste and toothbrushes, luxurious body care products, personal care products, make-up removing towelettes, and others as well. I hope to get to take care of you and your crew soon! May you have and awesome trip wherever you stay...and may God bless you. Sincerely ~Steven

During your stay at this vacation home, you'll be within walking distance of Trailside Dog Park. You'll find features like a spa tub and an arcade/game room. The vacation home offers a kitchen and 3 bathrooms.

Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine, and 3 bathrooms
Just a 2-minute drive from Trailside Dog Park and a few minutes from Mercy Medical Center West Lakes

As a guest of this vacation home, you'll find a spa tub, barbecue grills, and an arcade/game room. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

Steven Koethe

Languages

English

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

A hot tub

Internet

WiFi available

Parking and transport

On-site parking

Kitchen

Fridge
Stovetop
Microwave
Oven
Dishwasher
Coffee/tea maker
Paper towels
Ice maker
Cookware/dishes/utensils

Dining

Dining table

Bedrooms

5 bedrooms
Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

3 bathrooms
Bath or shower
Shampoo
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Soap
Hairdryer

Living spaces

Fireplace
Living room
Dining room

Entertainment

Smart TV with cable/satellite service
Pool or billiards table
Ping pong table
Games room
Video games
Stereo
Games

Outdoor areas

Balcony
Barbecue
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Firepit

Laundry

Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

Air conditioning
Heating

Pets

Pet friendly
2 total (up to 23 kg per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

Designated smoking areas
Note from host: Only on back patios please.

Services and conveniences

Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

Next to a golf course

Things to do

Water sports equipment
Boating on site
Golf nearby

Safety features

Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
Fire extinguisher
First aid kit
Deadbolt lock

General

Unit size: 4000 sq ft (372 sq m)

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

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets are welcome
Maximum 2 (weight limit: 50 lbs per pet)
Restrictions apply
For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Service animals are exempt from fees
Note from host: Pets need pre-approval please.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.

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

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 40

Note from host: CAMERAS IN PLACE.HOUSE PARTIES EVICTED SAME NIGHT!

Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock

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

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

We should mention

To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Entertain Style University Waukee

Entertain in Style at The University!

THE Team FUN Mecca! #1 Vacation Rental ON DES Moines AIR Bnb!

LUXURY GETAWAY! ARCADE, POOL TBL, PING PONG, HOT TUB, DECK! ACCESS TO POOLS! Reviews

Liked: Cleanliness

Overall, our stay at this property was great. Steve was very welcoming, accommodating, and easy to communicate with. The property was described accurately in the listing and was the perfect home base for a weekend with friends!

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Tim T.

22 Apr 2024

Review

Good place to hang out. Great attention to details regarding the little things that make a difference. House could use some work- lots of outlets didn’t work, wall and ceiling cracks, but a solid place to enjoy family and friends.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa T.

20 Feb 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Of 18

This place is nice and full of entertainment options! We met as a halfway point for one night. We had a great time. Steven was great to communicate with. A couple pieces of furniture were weak and broken but after letting Steven know I’m confident those have been removed from the home. This place is conveniently located just off the major highway to bypasses Des Moines on the West side. We met at The Machine Shed upon arrival and Cracker Barrel upon departure both within minutes away. Great stay, many memories made. We weren’t desperate and I did not need to ask but extra bedding could be an issue so plan ahead and inquire. The step into the house has settled and is an extra tall step that caused a bit of a problem but once in all was good.

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy A.

30 Jan 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Family time

My family and I enjoyed our stay, very clean and specious. My kids and grandkids especially enjoyed the game room in the basement!

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Melinda C., USA

24 Jan 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Basketball tournament weekend

The basement was awesome. The boys loved that space! The hot tub was also enjoyed. The kitchen had everything we needed. Our one and only issue was with the inaccuracy of the number of people the home was supposed to sleep. Because of this discrepancy we had to sleep on the floors and couches without blankets and pillows. I had tried contacting Steven via phone and text upon our late arrival, but was unsuccessful. Steven tried to make this right the following morning when I brought it to his attention with a late check out and a second night, but unfortunately we were unable to extend our stay. We would stay here again, but with fewer people.

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

David H.

6 Dec 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome place for family!

We had an absolutely great time! We used the property for a family Christmas gathering. The reason we chose this house was because of the games in the basement and they did not disappoint. The kids had a great time with them during the day and the adults enjoyed them after the kids went to bed. I would highly recommend this property!

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023