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1 Mi to Dtwn: 'The Rossi House' in Des Moines!

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Fridge, microwave, stovetop, coffee/tea maker
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, Internet, bed sheets
Exterior
Property grounds
Living area

Reviews

4.6 out of 10

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathrooms

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Parking available
  • Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning

About this property

Entire place

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

1 Mi to Dtwn: 'The Rossi House' in Des Moines!

Historic Home Near Highway | Smart Features | 2 Outdoor Dining Areas

Enjoy an easygoing retreat in the middle of all the action at this vacation rental in Des Moines! The 2-bedroom, 1.5-bath house is close to everything from live sports and entertainment to nature spots along the river, like the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden. At the end of a jam-packed day, return home to relax on the deck, start up the grill, or gather around the fire pit. Your urban escape is just a click away!

-- THE PROPERTY --

SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS
- Bedroom 1: 1 queen bed
- Bedroom 2: 1 queen bed

INDOOR LIVING
- 3 flat-screen TVs
- Dining table
- Electric fireplace

OUTDOOR LIVING
- Patio w/ outdoor dining set
- Charcoal grill (bring your own charcoal)
- Fire pit (bring your own wood)
- Front deck w/ outdoor dining set

KITCHEN
- Refrigerator, stove/oven, microwave
- Drip coffee maker, toaster
- Cooking basics, dishware & flatware
- High chair, trash bags & paper towels

GENERAL
- Central heating & A/C
- Towels & linens, hair dryer, iron & board, hangers
- Free WiFi
- Keyless entry

FAQ
- 4 exterior security cameras (facing out)
- Quiet hours (10:00 PM-8:00 AM)

ACCESSIBILITY
- 2-story home, 7 steps to enter
- Full bathroom & all bedrooms on 2nd floor

PARKING
- Driveway (3 vehicles)
- Free street parking (first-come, first-served)
- RV/trailer parking allowed on street

-- THE LOCATION --

- Less than 1 mile to Iowa Events Center & Wells Fargo Arena
- Across the street from Cheatom Park: sports courts & playground
- 1 mile to Pappajohn Sculpture Park
- 2 miles to Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden
- 6 miles to Blank Park Zoo
- 6 miles to Des Moines International Airport

-- REST EASY WITH US --

Evolve makes it easy to find and book properties you’ll never want to leave. You can relax knowing that our properties will always be ready for you and that we’ll answer the phone 24/7. Even better, if anything is off about your stay, we’ll make it right. You can count on our homes and our people to make you feel welcome — because we know what vacation means to you.

-- POLICIES --

- No smoking
- No pets allowed
- No events, parties, or large gatherings
- Must be at least 25 years old to book
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in
- Please observe quiet hours from 10:00 PM to 8:00 AM

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- This 2-story home requires 7 steps to enter. Stairs are required to access both bedrooms and the full bathroom on the 2nd floor
- The home is thoroughly inspected before each stay. A video walkthrough of the property is recorded prior to each guest’s arrival to document the condition of the home
- Your safety matters. This property features 2 Vivint security cameras. Camera 1 is a doorbell device facing the front outdoor entry, camera 2 is above the back patio door facing the backyard, camera 3 is on the side of the home facing the side yard, and camera 4 is on the front of the home facing the driveway. The cameras are outward facing and do not look into interior spaces. The cameras continuously record video and sound

Property manager

Evolve

Languages

English, French, German, Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Internet access

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Outdoor areas

  • Firepit
  • Patio

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 1,378 square feet

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Policies

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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

Property is also known as

514826

About the area

Map
Des Moines, Iowa

What's nearby

  • Wells Fargo Arena - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Iowa Events Center - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Hy Vee Hall - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Drake University - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Principal Park - 3 min drive - 2.5 km

Getting around

  • Des Moines International Airport (DSM) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Smokey Row Coffee - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Buzzard Billy's - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪The Fort - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Bud Zone - ‬17 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is 1 Mi to Dtwn: 'The Rossi House' in Des Moines! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Where is 1 Mi to Dtwn: 'The Rossi House' in Des Moines! located?

Located in Downtown Des Moines, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Community Choice Credit Union Convention Center and Wells Fargo Arena. 801 Grand and Iowa Events Center are also within 1 mile (2 km).

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1 Mi to Dtwn: 'The Rossi House' in Des Moines! Reviews

Reviews

4.6
Rating 10 - Excellent. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 4 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 4 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 4 reviews

4.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

6/10

There was four of us age 50 and older. One of us has history of a stroke and there was concern of safety of hand rails being loose inside and out. No toaster or hair dryer as listed. More plates and silverware would also be nice. Air conditioning went out but the manager was very good bringing in fans. Everything we asked for the manager tried to accommodate. With this being said it would be hard to recommend anyone to stay here.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10

This was a solid location, solid home. You can tell it was purchased with a quick-and-dirty turnaround as far as prepping it for VRBO-type stays.The host was responsive; the house was mostly clean; the appliances worked.This gets only four stars primarily because of a lack of light bulbs. Yes, seriously. Instead of light bulbs in the lamps in one of the bedrooms, there were click-on battery lights stuck onto where the light bulbs should go. The ceiling fan only had a bulb in only one out of three sockets.This was probably because the house doesn't have many accessible electrical outlets... but a few power strips and/or extension cords would've solved that problem.Some of the electrical outlets didn't work--all of the light switches and electrical outlets were hastily painted over and that hasn't been corrected, so some of the outlets were hard or impossible to plug into.Overall, like I said, good place to stay, but these minor inconveniences keep it from being perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

2/10

Upon arrival on Friday evening, my guests and I quickly realized that while the property initially appeared acceptable, a closer inspection revealed significant and unacceptable cleanliness issues. It became evident that the property had been staged with clean linens and amenities, but never properly cleaned following its recent purchase and superficial updates. This was not a minor issue, as one representative suggested—it was a fundamental failure to meet basic cleanliness and hygiene standards.I contacted the host immediately and was offered a quick cleaning visit, which would not have resolved the issue. This property required a deep clean by a professional team—something that should have been completed well before any guests arrived.What I found additionally troubling was the shift in focus to a birthday gathering we had mentioned. It was a quiet, small celebration involving a cake and charcuterie, not a party or event that violated the rental agreement. Suggesting otherwise, as indicated by comments from your representative and an email titled “Policy Violations Reported,” felt like an attempt to deflect from the legitimate concerns we raised about the condition of the property. I had tried to resolve this issue without leaving a bad review, but I have not heard from Vrbo or Evolve since my initial complaint was filed.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

2/10

I wish I would have read the other review before committing to this house. The house was clean but the floors just seemed dirty in some areas. I thought it was odd no toilet paper holders in either bathroom. We had people over and within minutes I was emailed by Evolve stating I was violating the occupancy rule. I then replied we had people just over for Pride. The reply then I got was “only 4 guest are allowed in the home”. Shortly after that reply the Owner then called to tell me the same thing and also mentioned her cameras picked up people in the back yard looking at the hot tub. Again no where did I see the hot tub was not to be touched. After that called end Evolve then called me to ask about the occupancy AGAIN! This was within 15 mins of each other. I asked where this rule was and I never got an answer other than she kept repeating only 4 people can be in the house AT ALL TIMES. I asked her what I was suppose to do and she said figure it out and I said well it won’t be happening in within 10 minutes as we needed to make arrangements for cars. I also asked what if they don’t leave and was told the police would come. What was suppose to be a great weekend turned into being threatened the police would come for SIX people being in 1 house. It seems this house is being watching 24/7 by someone as the other review had the same problem. I understand why there are cameras but I also feel like every move is being watched. Please state your rules more clear.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025