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Walnut Place a Charming Home in Historic Valley Junction area of West Des Moines

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Dining
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Outdoor dining
Exterior
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 20208 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Parking available
  • Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

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West Des Moines, IA
  • Valley Junction
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Val Air Ballroom
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Drake University
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Des Moines, IA (DSM-Des Moines Intl.)
    ‪11 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.

Walnut Place a Charming Home in Historic Valley Junction area of West Des Moines

This 4 Bedroom home with large kitchen and gathering areas is completely furnished and ready for you to enjoy. You will love the charming features of this home. Two of the bedrooms have queen size beds, one bedroom has a twin bed and a full-size daybed with a twin size trundle! Another bedroom has a full-size bed and a twin size bed. For an additional guest charge there is also a memory foam full size sofa sleeper in the living room and three roll out queen size mattress/beds. There is a full bath on the second floor, a full bath on the first floor and a really cool locker style bathroom with 2 showers 2 sinks and a toilet in the basement. There is a washer and dryer as well. The lovely shaded patio area provides outdoor space and seating as well. The home is within walking distance to Historic Valley Junction, where there is great shopping and entertainment. You will be close to parks, pools, biking trails as well as the Racoon River park. This is a great property and very conveniently located. It is less than 15 minutes from the Airport and Downtown Des Moines. Plenty of off street parking. You can also view additional photos and information on our Facebook page.


During your stay at this vacation home, you're just a quick walk from Valley Junction. Features include a gym. The vacation home offers free WiFi and a kitchen.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washer/dryer, and 3 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Onsite recreation includes a gym and a playground
  • 7 minutes by car from Drake University and 8 minutes from Wells Fargo Arena
This vacation home offers its guests a fitness center, barbecue grills, and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

Jana Belle and Renae Johanningmeier

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Massage

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchen island
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Memory foam mattress
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washer/dryer

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a zoo

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Gym
  • Kayak
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,240 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: ADDITIONAL CHARGE FOR MORE THAN 10 GUESTS

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: 35
Note from host: Please pre-approve your event or party with us.
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
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.

Walnut Place a Charming Home in Historic Valley Junction area of West Des Moines Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 121 out of 162 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 34 out of 162 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 162 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 162 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 162 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jonathon O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great experience
It was a very comfortable place to stay and had everything we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda s., ANITA, IA

Liked: Cleanliness
Walnut Place
This house was very vintage but had its quirks like any older house does. We had a great stay and was better than a motel. We enjoyed all the antiques in the house also. Thanks for a great stay
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Lisa B., Dubuque, IA

Liked: Cleanliness
Homey and Authentic
We enjoyed our stay, and the host was very accommodating and pleasant. The place was homey and authentic. The shower/tub on the main floor did not drain well. The host had someone come over and work on it. It helped some, but didn't totally fix the problem. Also, there were no outlets in the upstairs bathroom. We had a lot of people getting ready in the mornings, so this made things a little hectic.All and all, we enjoyed our stay and would recommend our host.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matt C.

Liked: Cleanliness
What we were looking for
This property worked nice for our volleyball tournament and the owners were easy to work with
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

joy b.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Thanksgiving
Wonderful weekend celebrating family Thanksgiving. Historic home. Amazing hosts.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

SHAWN L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Girls getaway
The house was amazing- so many conversation pieces. We played games, watched movies and enjoyed the overall comfort of this home. Beds were very comfortable- bathrooms well stocked and clean!! Parking is great!!!! Highly recommend!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adam D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet Neighborhood, Tons of Room
Very pleasant stay. We had a work crew for the state fair and this home was very accommodating. The house has and interesting setup. The kitchen is very well equipped. Fun game/gathering area. Beautiful flower gardens outside. Nice walking distance to Valley Junction Main St area. Lots of room and lots of sleeping space. Host was very helpful.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ann S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Christmas in JULY
Interesting place to stay. Lots of antiques. We enjoyed the games table and the nice living room.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debbie B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great multi-area home for our family reunion!
The property and location worked perfectly for us and provided a fun place for our family to gather at. The different rooms to hang out in was a huge plus for being able to do different activities together and separately. The communication with Jana was fabulous!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rikkia L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Unique and comfy home
Although I was busy my family really got to enjoy the property. The kids loved the theater area and learned to play chess. My husband enjoy to poker room and bar. All in all, the home was a great fit for our large family and the historical artifacts were nice to look at.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Diane W.

Great Space for big groups
The house lends itself really well to a group needing flexible space! I brought a group of High School Speech and Debate competitors to town for their National Competition and there were eight of us total. With minimal moving things about, we all had our own beds and plenty of room. Game room off the kitchen was great for us!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth j.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great for family!
This house has 4 bedrooms, two on the main floor. Extra showers and toilet in the basement for extra guests. Fantastic game room as well. The eat in kitchen was perfect for our parents to be a part of the food making process! Thank you for your quick response when we had trouble with the door!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rosalie O.

Liked: Cleanliness
A team of friends
The stay at Walnut Place was indeed charming. The home had everything we needed and much more. Great place and location for our needs.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joann H.

Liked: Cleanliness
A Great Home Away From Home
This property was a perfect place for my family to stay and friends too! All the history that is shown in that home was breathtaking! All the rooms were clean and ready for us! A great game room and bedrooms that were unique in their own ways!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Cindy J.

Liked: Cleanliness
We booked for location. A nice stay.
Some of the items in the home were helpful to have. A little more clutter than we care for, though. Overall a positive stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Alvin H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family wedding
This place was great for our family to stay while we attended our sons wedding. The hostesses were very accomodating and available for our group.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

6/10 Okay

Kim S.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Average Stay
This home is very old. It is full of antiques and smells as such. We did have nice enough weather that we were able to open windows to air it out. There were enough beds for the 10 of us. The upstairs shower leaked through the ceiling into the bedroom below. When I contacted the host, they said there should have been a note on how to avoid that? Bathrooms had mold on the curtain and ceiling. Location was great and parking was awesome. Not a bad home, but wouldn’t choose it again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janine B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location and accommodations for our group.
Perfectly located for our group activities. Fun get away with shopping and sports events. Great communication with the home owners! This was our second time staying at Walnut Place. Definitely will stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Faith B.

Family
We scheduled the house to meet from multiple states to spend time with family. The house was fine spacious for all of us.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Valarie K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sisters Retreat
The house was nice. We enjoyed the artwork and old musical instrument display. Owner addressed a couple issues right away and we were set. Some empty cupboards for our food and supplies would have been nice but we managed. We like to cook and stay in to eat so there was plenty of pots, pans, and other dishes. The traffic noise was a bit much but we got used to it. Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for our group
We came into town for a family reunion with 9 adults and this place was great. Plenty of space for everyone to hang out while being comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Family reunion
Needed a place for four families (10 people total) to stay close to a family reunion. Excellent location, plenty of room, a lot of character.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Amy R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Better than hotel
We enjoyed our stay in Des Moines. It was nice having a big kitchen and being able to do laundry. We also enjoyed the game room. The property manager is nice and helpful. The location is good; a short drive to downtown, parks and Drake University. The only negative for me is the house is located on a busy four lane street. You can hear the vehicles passing by when you are inside the house, which is not a big deal during the day, but at night makes it difficult to go to sleep. Another option for us would have been staying at a hotel, which would have most likely been noisy too, so the house is better than a hotel. Sleep tip: if sleeping in the master bedroom, keep the bathroom door closed to help with the street noise.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Terry

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice place with interesting eclectic decor
All in all it worked well for our family. However it shouldn’t be advertised as sleeping 20. You may want to reconsider that.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bill M., St Louis, MO

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing & Comfortable
Our family had a very nice, relaxing time at Walnut Place. Enjoyed the game room and patio. We'd be excited to come back and stay again. Easy communication with the owners.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023