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Smart TV, video games, ping pong
6 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets
Interior
Interior
Exterior

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

6 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 20152 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
    Hot tub
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space

Explore the area

Map
Urbandale, IA
  • Merle Hay Mall
    13 min walk
  • Val Air Ballroom
    7 min drive
  • Drake University
    8 min drive
  • Des Moines, IA (DSM-Des Moines Intl.)
    34 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.

NEW REMODEL! ARCADE GAMES, PNG PNG, SKEE BALL, ACCESS TO POOLS..WE HAVE IT ALL!

*This is offered by Precision Properties*
This is a unique home in the Des Moines area. It is meant as a destination- with enough to keep you entertained for your whole stay, no need to find fun elsewhere. Everything is here for you to cook and to have fun. This saves you and your group time and money! This home is also fully decorated to make it feel homey. We do the extras to make your stay better!
The Aurora is the house for family and group entertaining. You can enjoy the large open living room the flows into the contemporary dining room that formally seats eight. The kitchen has been completely remodeled with new appliances, outfitted for your baking, cooking, and grilling desires. The Aurora comes with super comfy beds, luxury linens and towels, board games and puzzles, a vast array of complimentary toiletries, 2 washers and dryers with soap and softener, 2 tv viewing areas, and a coffee station.... basically, anything we think you might need to enjoy your stay. You can enjoy grilling on the patio set up for outdoor eating then enjoy the party room- including more seating and another table for 4.
The party room includes bar, serving area for food (or to put presents on), ping pong table, a 75" tv, SKEE BALL, and a 4-player stand up video game with over 4,000 preloaded arcade games!!! Video games include- Golden Tee 2022, Silver Strike, and nearly every game from Play Station, Nintendo, Dreamcast, Sega, Atari, etc... Come play your childhood favorites like Hydro Thunder, Tapper, Q Bert, Tron, Dig Dig, Pac Man, Sonic, Donkey Kong, Mortal Combat, Super Mario... and the list just goes on! We have the place stocked with board games for kids and adults, puzzles, and plenty to keep your group entertained, or just kick back on one of the couches or over-sized recliners and enjoy some much needed relaxation. BONUS- WE HAVE AN APT COMPLEX 10 MINUTES AWAY. THERE YOU CAN USE THE INDOOR POOL, OUTDOOR POOL AND TWO-LEVEL CLUBHOUSE WITH GYM, SAUNAS, ETC.. The Aurora is also very centrally located and within minutes of Saylorville Lake, numerous restaurants, bars, and activities. 5 minutes from access to I80 and 8 minutes to I-235.
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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 Merle Hay Mall. Enjoy features like a water park, a spa tub, and an arcade/game room. Enjoy your stay with amenities like free WiFi and a kitchen in the vacation home.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine, and 2.5 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Splash around at the water park
  • 8 minutes by car from Drake University and 13 minutes from Jordan Creek Town Center
This vacation home offers its guests a water park and a spa tub. Barbecue grills, an arcade/game room, and local meal delivery service are also featured at the family-friendly vacation home.

Property manager

Steven Koethe

Languages

English

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Shared/communal pool
  • A hot tub

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 6 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Bath or shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Soap
  • Shampoo
  • Towels provided
  • Hairdryer

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • Ping pong table
  • Games room
  • Video games
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Fenced garden
  • Barbecue

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near a laundromat

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

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

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Note from host: Smoking outside only.

Services and conveniences

  • Local meal delivery service

Location highlights

  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near outlet shopping
  • Near a zoo

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Winery tours nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Theme parks nearby
  • 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)

General

  • Unit size: 1632 sq ft (152 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)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Note from host: There is a one-time $99 fee for pets.

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 and birthday parties) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 20
Note from host: Club style house parties NOT ALLOWED!
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
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.

NEW REMODEL! ARCADE GAMES, PNG PNG, SKEE BALL, ACCESS TO POOLS..WE HAVE IT ALL! Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 34 out of 45 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 45 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 45 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 45 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 45 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Heather S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Bachelorette Party
We were transferred to another property due to an unforseen issue. Communication was excellent and the house was amazing. So much to do and lots of little touches. Would stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lori R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent!
Six girlfriends and I got together for a weekend to celebrate our birthdays. This place was perfect for a night of fun and relaxation! We didnt even have to leave the place all night with so much entertainment to choose from. The beds were comfortable, the showers hot and the attention to detail was so accomodatting. I would defintely stay here again. Thanks Colby for a wonderful stay!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashley R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice!
Very clean property with lots of sleeping areas! Was nice we didn’t have to bring a bunch of extra things for our stay because it was provided! Only recommendation is letting guests know about what side of the street to park on if they need to park on the street as one of our friends almost got a ticket when visiting us during our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

William W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Tons of space and activities
Stayed for 2 nights for my bachelor party. The house was in a good location that wasn't too far from downtown. Lots of room for everyone and a variety of things to do at the house!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Lindsey S.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Stay In Des Moines
The house is beautiful, the property pictures look exactly as shown. We did have a few slight issues, blown breakers and the house smelled of cat urine. Overall we had a good stay however the scent was very off putting but we enjoyed the property.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Robyn M.

Worked great for the size of our group
The home is big and worked well for the size of our group. We enjoyed the remodeled garage / game room and the nice touch of board games included. The cleaners were still there when we arrived to check in and I think they left a little more pet hair than I expected to see.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Zach G.

Liked: Cleanliness
House was perfect, clean and in a great location.
The house was great for our group. We had 10 people staying and had enough good quality beds for all of us. House was clean and the AC ran nice and cool. Garage game room area was a great hang out and socialize. Bathrooms were fully stocked with towels and toiletries. Communication with the property management was prompt and timely. Highly recommend this property for larger groups. We would definitely be happy to stay there again. Thank you for hosting us!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katie T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
It was a nice, clean house. The garage hangout was the best part.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah M.

Spacious and lots to do
The house had many bedrooms and beds so it was perfect for our friends and my family to meet up and enjoy quality time together. We enjoyed the game room and used the kitchen frequently. The location was great and convenient. We would stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Erika D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Trip to Des Moines
Three families traveled to Des Moines for a one-night stay. We were looking for a house with activities for the kids and this house had just that. The house was clean and spacious enough to hold 4 adults /8 kids. There are plenty of games and activities in the house to keep adults and kids occupied.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

megan p.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lots of Room!!
Nice home with lots of sleeping options!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Avery N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome space + Great location!
We celebrated my sister’s bachelorette party here and it was perfect! The house was clean, the kitchen was stocked with the necessities, lots of fridge space, tons of sleeping quarters, and the garage space was perfect for our needs. Fun, adjustable lighting for dancing and hanging out, tons of space, and a bar area with a fridge. The boat communicated well and left clear instructions for check in and out. I’d recommend this property to anyone hosting a large group!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dana P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Murder, Mystery Team Building and Regional Training Event
The house was amazing. It had so much space. There were plenty of rooms for everyone. The game room was a blast. We even had a skee ball competition. We did presentations in the living room, and then had a murder mystery dinner later that night. We'll definitely be renting this house again. Thanks for everything, Steven. You're awesome!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Alice W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Des Moines trip
Good short trip. Only a few days but each day was full!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Janice S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Des Moines trip
Great house! Nice neighborhood. Clean with lots of amenities. The game room was wonderful. Near to many tourist places.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Matt H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Weekend
Clean and well-kept property in Des Moines with ready access to the fun things to do in the area. Close to Merle Hay mall, easy access to the interstate for travel. Decent neighborhood with quiet neighbors! We had a blast being together for the weekend with all our kids and grandkids.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael W., Maquoketa

Liked: Cleanliness
state track stay
This is as advertised property plenty of room, clean, and a good quiet location. My grandchildren loved the game room as there was plenty of room for everybody. The only downer for me is the steps my wife and I are in our 70s and everywhere you went involved steps otherwise this is a great property
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristina V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wedding weekend
Reading gathering place for our family
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

James S.

Liked: Cleanliness
James at the Aurora
Great place and host! Only slight downfall was the outdoor trash cans were very full and very smelly. Also the yard had not been mowed all year which was just a small inconvenience when playing yard games. But overall a very fun and good experience!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hannah L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great space!
I was in love with this stay! It had plenty of space for us to play board games, hang out, and be together! I would book it again :)
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

duncan k.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great home base
We came in town for a soccer tournament and it was a perfect location between different fields and gave the players (and parents) a wonderful place to relax after matches. Kids might have played more ping pong than soccer! Thanks again
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alex H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice place
Nice place to stay with friends. Garage hang out area is a lot of fun. No info in the house on how/where to use pool
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diane C.

Liked: Cleanliness
family gathering
This was an ideal place for our gathering, which included 7 teens and nine adults. The game room was great for everybody, and plenty of space for those who wanted to read, etc. The teens especially enjoyed the pool with all its amenities, even though it was an excursion to get there. Nice, homey place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fun Place for a family gathering.
Stayed here with family ranging in age from littles to adults. Kids and adults had fun playing in the party room. Plenty of beds for everyone to sleep in. Location was great for shopping and finding restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mindi S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Mom’s surprise birthday slumber party
This house worked perfect for our birthday/slumber party. With 4 generations ranging from 1 1/2 to 76 everyone was comfortable and had fun (especially in the game room). The home owner had a beautiful home that was nicely renovated and very accommodating!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024