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Exterior
4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel cot, free WiFi
Interior
Bathtub, hair dryer, towels, soap
Outdoor dining

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Washer
    Washer
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Dryer
    Dryer

Explore the area

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Dexter, IA
  • Raccoon River Valley Trail
    11 min drive
  • Jordan Creek Town Center
    27 min drive
  • Drake University
    34 min drive
  • Des Moines, IA (DSM-Des Moines Intl.)
    41 min drive

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Exterior

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Parking included
Free WiFi
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The price is €72
for 1 night
includes taxes & fees
7 Dec - 8 Dec
Stuart Motor Lodge

About this property

Entire place

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

Sleeps 12…. 5 beds and a sofa sleeper. 20 min from West Des Moines..

Perfect for getting together with family for any holiday or family get together you may have...(kid friendly) Now with free wifi internet and Roku TV.This home has all the space you need for several families... This beautiful, unique Victorian home has 4 large bedrooms, ( two rooms with Queen beds, one with 2 full beds and the other bedroom has one full size bed) as well as a sofa sleeper in the living room, 2 full baths, a large eat-in kitchen and a large formal dining area, suitable for small gatherings. Air conditioning, fully equipped kitchen, and full laundry are just some of the features. The kitchen is stocked with everything you need to feel right at home when preparing meals. Paper towels and tissue are provided. Coffee, creamer and sugar, spices and cooking oil is also provided, just to name a few items. Fresh , clean towels and linens are provided, with beds made cozy and comfy just awaiting your arrival.Furnished with beautiful antiques, mattresses were chosen with comfort in mind. One bathroom has a nice size shower, the other has a beautiful claw foot tub. The upstairs also has a parlor or sitting area for relaxing and reading. The house sits on a large fenced private back yard with beautiful shade trees. A front wraparound porch, and a side porch including a porch swing ,and a back yard patio give guest an awesome outdoor area to relax. Charcoal grill. The large fenced back yard is perfect for children to run and play! The house is just off I-80, in a quiet town, within 15 to 20 min of shopping at Jordan Creek Mall and the West Des Moines area, with easy access to all of the favorite attractions. It is located about 5 or 6 minutes from the town of Stuart, Iowa, where you will find many facilities, 10 minutes from Earlham Iowa and just 15 minutes from Van Meter , Iowa . The town of Dexter has a Park within walking distance which is great for picnics, with bathroom facilities available. The property is located within 2 miles of public fishing and hunting. It's the perfect home for family gatherings, wedding groups, birthday celebrations, and hunters are welcome also....Great for any occasion. Be sure to try Drew's Chocolates, in downtown Dexter, for the most delicious chocolate you'll ever taste, as well as homemade icecream...a family business that's been in operation for over 100 years!..You'll have to try it to believe how awesome it is!...You can also eat in town at the well known Rusty Duck Restuarant( awarded Best Burger In Iowa award)... enjoy a home cooked breakfast at the town Cafe, or choose many other options about 5 minutes away in Stuart where you will find a Kountry Kitchen Restaurant, a Mexican Restaurant, Ruby’s Pub, a Subway, a Burger King, a McDonalds, a Hardware Store ,a Dollar General, a theatre and a Red Box DVD Rental just to name a few facilities. Also just 15 minutes away in Van Meter, Iowa, you can find a Home town bar and grill...Fat Randi's... which serves an award winning Breaded Pork Tenderloin Sandwich among other delicious foods. Special Events are allowed in our home , children are welcome, non smoking only, pets not allowed inside. Earlier check in time is available if needed, as well as a later check out time.(Please contact me to arrange this) More pictures coming soon!
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine, and 2 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Onsite recreation includes a playground
  • 24.8 mi (40 km) from Jordan Creek Town Center and 31.5 mi (50.7 km) from Drake University
This vacation home offers its guests barbecue grills and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

Darlene…. 1-251-282-7543

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking
  • Car recommended

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Blender
  • Paper towels
  • Toaster
  • Spices

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided
  • Hairdryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • DVD player
  • Video library
  • Games
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Fenced garden
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: No smoking inside! Extra charges if smoking occurs

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • Near outlet shopping
  • Near a zoo

Things to do

  • Hunting nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Theme parks 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

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

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.

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: 30
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.

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Sleeps 12…. 5 beds and a sofa sleeper. 20 min from West Des Moines.. Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 53 out of 62 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 62 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 62 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 62 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 62 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful stay
Booked this property when we visited for my nephew’s wedding. Everything was amazing! Exactly as described. We had a group of several family members who enjoyed all of the areas to sit and visit. Very comfortable home in a nice quiet area. We had everything we needed and the communication with our host was outstanding! I would definitely recommend this property!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara Horne F., Gordon, WI USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Marvelous
This home was a perfect place for our Ladies Weekend and we enjoyed it very much. Very well appointed and decorated. Loved the wrap around porch and we used it every day! Dexter has a fascinating history and is very friendly. Drew's Chocolates is an absolute must!! We would return in a heartbeat.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Half way!
This town is about half way between Kansas and Wisconsin. We got together with my husbands family from Kansas, for a little time together before school started. Every nice home for the 12 of us!! Table was large enough for all of us to play family games! We also enjoyed sitting on the front porch drinking coffee in the morning.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lydia L., Tampa, FL

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing house in small town Iowa!
We absolutely loved this house in small town Iowa yet so close to West Des Moines! We will definitely be back!!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marian T., Madison, WI

Liked: Cleanliness
Terrific property
We really enjoyed our stay. It is a beautiful vintage home and very affordable. Instructions were easy to understand and I hope we followed them correctly. We only wish we had had more time to spend enjoying this property.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dan W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect
The occasion for our visit was one of our son’s wedding. My husband and I arrived ahead of everyone else, prepped the rehearsal dinner on the charcoal grill and in the kitchen. Family and guests starting arriving on Friday. The house was everything we needed; from the kitchen to the sleeping arrangements, adults to toddler to preschool. The owner was very welcoming, helpful and prompt to text questions. The house was clean, well stocked with bed linens, and very nicely decorated. Thank you for sharing your house with us!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house
This is a beautiful old house that was so fun to stay in. It is extremely clean and the antiques are beautiful. Great location to see all the bridges. Darlene is a great host who is very good/fast with responding
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Home away from home
The home is beautiful and full of character! We loved everything about it. The best part was we arrived after dark and the host had the porch light and a couple lights on inside for us! Made us feel welcomed and at home. The home fit all of our needs right down to a playpen, high chair, and stroller for the 1 year old. It was nice not to have to load those around. My husband and I had 4 teens, 2 under 10, and a 1 year old and the house was the perfect size. The host was amazing and easy to talk to and made sure all our needs were met. This home has been added to our list of places to stay again, hopefully with better weather so we can enjoy the porch and yard!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mindy W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay, clean and great communication
The home was clean and the owner provided plenty of necessities, such as paper towels, towels and toilet paper. Very good communicator and replied to messages fast. Highly recommend! Only improvement would be to oil the front door (its very squeaky, normal for an older home). We great appreciated this Victorian home!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful House
I stayed with 4 of my high school friends for 5 days and had a great time. The house is huge and lots of areas for sitting around and catching up. The house was immaculate and had everything you would need to feel at home. The kitchen was extremely well stocked as were the bathrooms (loved the towels). We were there when it was in the 90s with humidity about 80% and the air conditioning was a life saver. We enjoyed our time there, the host was great and we would recommend and definitely stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet Country Living
The house was spacious and well equipped. There were plenty of paces to hang out and have conversations with family. There is a nice park nearby and plenty of country scenery. The kids enjoyed walking to the local convince store and seeing cows in a nearby field. The neighbor to the left brought us fresh garden vegetables. We will definitely go back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris K., Sheboygan Falls, WI

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Victorian Home!
The house is extremely spacious! The front porch on the warm Iowa nights was very relaxing (plus the fireflies!!). The home retains much of the original charm as when it was first build. Love “old” homes like this property! Darlene was a fantastic and attentive host, checking in by text to make sure we got checked in and settled in.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vincent S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful home
This is a beautiful home that has been decorated with care! We really enjoyed exploring all the antique furniture, paintings and decor! The yard is stunning and the kids had a great time playing outside and catching fireflies! Every thing you need is there (blankets, towels, rags, kitchen water etc) E also enjoyed the park that is in walking distance and exploring the small town! We even saw the Bonnie & Clyde shoot out site! I didn’t even know it was there! The property owner was fabulous and Kelly great communication!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bob and Kris B., Iowa

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely Victorian, with today's comforts
Small, quiet town, close to tourist sites and Drew's Chocolates, right in town, was fabulous. If you love Victorian, you'll love this house.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Ladies getaway and bridal shower weekend
We had a wonderful time and created cherished memories in this sweet, charming vintage home. The house was very cozy, the owner very accomodating, the period pieces of furniture enhanced each room in this gem of a vintage home. Very tidy and clean and the beds were so comfortable. Beautiful fenced in yard too! Highly recommend it for a family reunion weekend or ladies getaway! Hope to come back !
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alicia H.

Liked: Cleanliness
great small town getaway
Lovely weekend with family ranging from age 14-72. Very unique victorian home.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Donald W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Iowa House
Really enjoyed staying at the Victorian house in Dexter. Enjoyed reliving the history of the property. the Fall Festival in Winterset was amazing
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Dexter, Iowa
Great time! Always enjoy Dexter!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karla L., Faribault

Liked: Cleanliness
Great grand Victorian
Excellent place for 4 sisters to celebrate a birthday, see the Bridges of Madison County, play cards and enjoy lots of food!! Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christopher C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great getaway with friends
It was a really nice house to gather with a group of friends to game all weekend. The kitchen was nice, a few dishes weren't the cleanest, but that's been on par for most rentals with dishes. The floor boards were pretty squeaky, but that's to be expected with an older house. We love the Victorian style of home, so it was nice to be able to stay in one for the weekend!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

6/10 Okay

Toni C.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Mixed bag
Darlene was a great host answering all of our questions and very responsive, Things we liked: Front porch swing Gathering on the porch The coffee maker (love Bunn) Beds were comfortable enough Things we did not like: The washer was unusable. We had to wash our clothes elsewhere as there was no way we could use it. One shower for 8 people is not sustainable. The upstairs bath has a tub but no shower and not many are inclined to bathe on vacation when they can’t wash their hair. Not as clean as it should be. The dishes and silverware we washed before we used as they just were not clean. Bathroom downstairs needs a thorough cleaning!! Central air had to run at 66 downstairs to try to make the upstairs remotely tolerable. That is to say we had to freeze downstairs so family upstairs could TRY to sleep comfortably which made it uncomfortable I grew up in an old house. I understand they are not perfect, but clean is clean. The dishwasher left “film” on all of the dishes - maybe it was the water? And the bathroom did NOT feel like it was clean, with dust in a lot of places. Like whoever was cleaning it just didn’t care that much. I wanted to give this place a better review but I also feel the need to be honest for those who are looking to stay just as I depend on others when I am doing the same. It is an old home being restored and the woodwork is gorgeous. Perhaps it just wasn’t a good fit for us.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tirza D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to gather and relax
I stayed here with my sister on our way back east. The house was easy to access from I-80 and spacious enough to accommodate two families. We loved the big front porch and watching fireflies in the backyard. Great location and great house with lots of character.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Davin A.

Liked: Cleanliness
A great place to stay!!
Needed a large enough place to stay while we where there for a graduation! Excellent communication with the renter! Was very clean! And the house was amazing! We are already planning another trip to stay there again!! Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Valarie K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Hangin with my Gnomies
Nice, quiet neighborhood, plenty of room. We had 67+ Trick or Treaters who loved our Gnome costumes. So much fun!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Dawn H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Girls Trip
What a beautiful historic home. The house was clean, the furniture was comfortable and the kitchen had more than what we needed. The location was great. The host (Darlene) was a pleasure to work with. We would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021