The CORN CRIB: Spa - Game Room - BBQ - Office - DOWNTOWN - Sleeps 14
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The CORN CRIB: Spa - Game Room - BBQ - Office - DOWNTOWN - Sleeps 14

Des Moines, Iowa, 50311
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DESCRIPTION: Close to Downtown Des Moines, IA sits this spacious, fully remodeled, 1890's home that can sleep up to 14 guests. Our historic home offers many unique features to make your stay enjoyable. Some of which include: - Privacy fenced in backyard with a 6 person spa, BBQ & fire pit - Finished 3rd floor/kid game room - 3 full bathrooms, 4 bedrooms & a private work space - Built in, custom dining area to seat a large group - Fully stocked kitchen - Private office space We know that you will love your stay at The Corn Crib! THE SPACE: Kitchen: updated with granite counters to allow your inner chef to flow. Basic cooking utensils, salt/pepper/cooking spray, baking dishes, pots and pans, crock pot, toaster, blender, Kureg and a coffee maker (with coffee packs, teabags, creamer and sweetener to get you started). Dining: off of the kitchen you will find a dining room with a built-in table and bench. Space-saver highchair available in the laundry closet, if needed. Living Room: when you walk in the front door, you will be greeted by a cozy welcome area, and the family room with two queen sized pull-out-couches (bedding located in the upstairs bedroom closet) and an overstuffed chair. The living room also offers a 65” flat-screen smart TV to allow you to login to all your favorite streaming services during your stay. Bedrooms: on the second level you will find three bedrooms and a full bathroom. Two of the bedrooms are equipped with queen beds, and the other bedroom has two queen beds in it. All bedrooms have brand new memory foam topped mattresses, dressers, smart TVs, and nightstands with touch smart lamps to easily charge your phone at night. Pack-N-Play available in a bedroom closet if needed. Kid Zone/Game Room: On the third and final floor, which is the finished attic, you will find a smart TV with a Wii system and games, fun seating, game tables, and a full bathroom. The attic is finished with A/C and Heat, but do note due to it being an older home, the temp does not always keep up with the other levels perfectly. Ceilings and doorways are also lower in some areas, so watch your head if you join the kids for some gaming! Bathrooms: Our home offers three full bathrooms. One bathroom is upstairs with the bedrooms, one in the KID ZONE (Attic) and the other is on the main level just off the dining room. Each bathroom is fully stocked with fresh towels, shampoo, conditioner, and body wash. Patio: Off the back of the house you will have full access to a private 6 person hot tub, fully fenced in backyard, jungle gym and a swing for the kids to play, a propane grill and a fire-pit (wood not provided). Office: A quiet office is conveniently located in the 4th bedroom on the main level with a desk and twin trundle beds. Laundry: First floor washer and dryer available with enough detergent to start off your stay. The ironing board and iron are also accessible in the laundry room for your convenience. Parking: Free, off-street parking in the driveway, with enough space to park 3-4 vehicles. The garage will not be accessible. There is additional free parking in the street. THINGS TO NOTE: After requesting your reservation, you will receive a notification to complete our Rental Agreement, confirming the terms and conditions of your stay - which you will be able to execute digitally. Access to the property will not be granted until the Rental Agreement is signed. Although our rental agreement contains our house rules, we ask that you please familiarize yourself with these few important items: - No pets - No smoking - No glitter/confetti - No dies/soaps/bubble bath/or glass in the hot tub (clear violation of any of these items will result in an additional cleaning fee) All areas of the home are open for guests to use. The dining room closet, basement, and garage however, are restricted for housekeeping supplies and will remain locked during your stay. Our home has three (3) exterior security cameras. One is on the south side facing the side/street, one is on the east side facing the driveway/street, and one is a doorbell camera. Our goal is to keep the house safe, while also respecting your privacy. For your stay, we provide a starter kit for essentials and toiletries: - Shampoo/conditioner/body wash dispensers in each shower - First couple days supply of coffee/k cups - First few loads of dishwasher and clothes washer detergent pods We are conveniently located between Drake and Downtown Des Moines. A 6 minute drive to the Iowa Events Center, Wells Fargo Arena, and all major Hospitals. Also, just a few minutes from the Downtown Farmers Market (Saturday mornings May-October) and the Science Center of Iowa. Additionally, you will find yourself close to all of our annual events, such as: World Food and Music Festival, The Des Moines Art Festival, and of course the Iowa State Fair. Within walking distance of several shops and restaurants, which include: Black Cat Ice Cream and the popular Drake Diner. A quick 15 minute drive to the Des Moines Airport and The Blank Park Zoo GETTING AROUND: TAXI: Uber, Lyft and Taxi service available throughout the Des Moines Metro AIRPORT: The Des Moines International Airport is located less than 15 minutes straight south. BUS: The Des Moines DART bus service has stop points all around the metro. The closest stop is just a few minutes walk, north of the home. BIKE: Des Moines BCycle offers rental bikes all around the great city. Closest pick up/drop off points are within 0.4miles, or an 8 minute walk. It's located at university ave. and 24th street. PARKING: The city has metered parking and garages throughout. Cost ranges from $.25-$1.25 per hour. Meters charge from 9am-9pm M-Sat and are free on SundayAbout pets:No pets allowed.About checkOut:Check out before 11:00 AM.About children:Children allowed: ages 0-17.About customRules:No pets.No parties,Hot Tub House Rules - Hot tub code for locks is 00 - No glass in or around the hot tub - Do not sit/stand on the lid - No soaps, dyes or bubbles.About checkIn:Check in after 4:00 PM.About smoking:Smoking is not permitted.About minBookingAge:Minimum age to rent: 23.About events:Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings.Maximum event attendees: 14.
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9.8/10
Outstanding
Cleanliness9.8
Amenities9.8
Location9.8
Service9.8
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Surroundings
Airport: Des Moines International Airport
(8.9 km)
Landmarks: St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church and Student Center
(260m)
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10

4 Bedrooms Private Vacation Home

2 single beds 2 sofa beds and 4 queen beds
Non-smoking
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9.8/10
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19 reviews
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  • Cleanliness9.8
  • Amenities9.8
  • Location9.8
  • Service9.8
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L‍u‍k‍e‍ ‍L‍.
May 24, 2025
Great Stay and Excellent Host Location and amenities were fantastic at this location. Matt was an amazing host too, especially when working with us when vrbo’s system glitched. We plan to return next year
C‍h‍e‍r‍y‍l‍ ‍R‍.
May 24, 2025
Wonderful Spot for Extended Family to Gather We had a family group including parents, siblings, cousins, aunts, and a grandmother gather from 4 different states to celebrate our daughter's graduation from law school. The hosts were amazing from booking to arrival and departure. The home was comfortable, well stocked with essential to cook some family meals and very clean. The updated bathrooms, tasteful décor, and comfortable beds helped make a special weekend even more wonderful. Absolutely plan to stay there again!
V‍e‍r‍i‍f‍i‍e‍d‍ ‍t‍r‍a‍v‍e‍l‍e‍r
March 24, 2025
Drake area Property managers were great: very accessible as responsive. Clean house and nice character. Loved having 3 full baths.
J‍e‍n‍n‍i‍f‍e‍r‍ ‍L‍.
January 3, 2025
Sisters Get Away Three families came together to enjoy a couple days of togetherness here, and we couldn't have asked for better accommodations. So cozy and comfortable! Hot tub, huge dining room table, game zone, well stocked kitcgen and comfy beds were favorites. Definitely recommend!!
K‍a‍r‍y‍ ‍M‍.
November 13, 2024
PERFECTION Matt and Mariah were fantastic to work with from start to finish. They were consistently responsive to questions at all times and frequently checked in throughout the weekend to ensure our stay was enjoyable. We will make an annual girls trip back to the Corn Crib! 😃 Kary
T‍e‍r‍r‍y‍ ‍Q‍.
November 28, 2024
Corn Crib Review The property was very homey. We all had a great time. We celebrated Thanksgiving, played cards, watched movies and had a great time visiting with family. On Monday my granddaughter from TN worked using WiFi.
E‍t‍h‍e‍l‍ ‍C‍.
October 29, 2024
Family wedding. Had family stay together for my daughter’s wedding. Perfect accommodations for a group in the Des Moines area. Close to everything and within walking distance to Drake University!
A‍z‍e‍n‍e‍t‍h‍ ‍B‍.
September 24, 2024
Great stay! Check in was a breeze as well as great communication with the owners. We stayed for 3 days and had more than enough extras so we didnt need much for the house. Would definitely stay there again!
D‍a‍l‍e‍ ‍C‍.
August 11, 2024
We enjoyed the Corn Crib very much. Our family had a great time together.

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Check-in and Check-out Times
Check-in: after 16:00
Check-out: Before 11:00
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome at this property.
Additional fees may be charged for children using existing beds. Add the number of children to get a more accurate price.

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Age Requirements
The main guest checking in must be at least 23 years old

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Matt & Mariah
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About this property

DESCRIPTION: Close to Downtown Des Moines, IA sits this spacious, fully remodeled, 1890's home that can sleep up to 14 guests. Our historic home offers many unique features to make your stay enjoyable. Some of which include: - Privacy fenced in backyard with a 6 person spa, BBQ & fire pit - Finished 3rd floor/kid game room - 3 full bathrooms, 4 bedrooms & a private work space - Built in, custom dining area to seat a large group - Fully stocked kitchen - Private office space We know that you will love your stay at The Corn Crib! THE SPACE: Kitchen: updated with granite counters to allow your inner chef to flow. Basic cooking utensils, salt/pepper/cooking spray, baking dishes, pots and pans, crock pot, toaster, blender, Kureg and a coffee maker (with coffee packs, teabags, creamer and sweetener to get you started). Dining: off of the kitchen you will find a dining room with a built-in table and bench. Space-saver highchair available in the laundry closet, if needed. Living Room: when you walk in the front door, you will be greeted by a cozy welcome area, and the family room with two queen sized pull-out-couches (bedding located in the upstairs bedroom closet) and an overstuffed chair. The living room also offers a 65” flat-screen smart TV to allow you to login to all your favorite streaming services during your stay. Bedrooms: on the second level you will find three bedrooms and a full bathroom. Two of the bedrooms are equipped with queen beds, and the other bedroom has two queen beds in it. All bedrooms have brand new memory foam topped mattresses, dressers, smart TVs, and nightstands with touch smart lamps to easily charge your phone at night. Pack-N-Play available in a bedroom closet if needed. Kid Zone/Game Room: On the third and final floor, which is the finished attic, you will find a smart TV with a Wii system and games, fun seating, game tables, and a full bathroom. The attic is finished with A/C and Heat, but do note due to it being an older home, the temp does not always keep up with the other levels perfectly. Ceilings and doorways are also lower in some areas, so watch your head if you join the kids for some gaming! Bathrooms: Our home offers three full bathrooms. One bathroom is upstairs with the bedrooms, one in the KID ZONE (Attic) and the other is on the main level just off the dining room. Each bathroom is fully stocked with fresh towels, shampoo, conditioner, and body wash. Patio: Off the back of the house you will have full access to a private 6 person hot tub, fully fenced in backyard, jungle gym and a swing for the kids to play, a propane grill and a fire-pit (wood not provided). Office: A quiet office is conveniently located in the 4th bedroom on the main level with a desk and twin trundle beds. Laundry: First floor washer and dryer available with enough detergent to start off your stay. The ironing board and iron are also accessible in the laundry room for your convenience. Parking: Free, off-street parking in the driveway, with enough space to park 3-4 vehicles. The garage will not be accessible. There is additional free parking in the street. THINGS TO NOTE: After requesting your reservation, you will receive a notification to complete our Rental Agreement, confirming the terms and conditions of your stay - which you will be able to execute digitally. Access to the property will not be granted until the Rental Agreement is signed. Although our rental agreement contains our house rules, we ask that you please familiarize yourself with these few important items: - No pets - No smoking - No glitter/confetti - No dies/soaps/bubble bath/or glass in the hot tub (clear violation of any of these items will result in an additional cleaning fee) All areas of the home are open for guests to use. The dining room closet, basement, and garage however, are restricted for housekeeping supplies and will remain locked during your stay. Our home has three (3) exterior security cameras. One is on the south side facing the side/street, one is on the east side facing the driveway/street, and one is a doorbell camera. Our goal is to keep the house safe, while also respecting your privacy. For your stay, we provide a starter kit for essentials and toiletries: - Shampoo/conditioner/body wash dispensers in each shower - First couple days supply of coffee/k cups - First few loads of dishwasher and clothes washer detergent pods We are conveniently located between Drake and Downtown Des Moines. A 6 minute drive to the Iowa Events Center, Wells Fargo Arena, and all major Hospitals. Also, just a few minutes from the Downtown Farmers Market (Saturday mornings May-October) and the Science Center of Iowa. Additionally, you will find yourself close to all of our annual events, such as: World Food and Music Festival, The Des Moines Art Festival, and of course the Iowa State Fair. Within walking distance of several shops and restaurants, which include: Black Cat Ice Cream and the popular Drake Diner. A quick 15 minute drive to the Des Moines Airport and The Blank Park Zoo GETTING AROUND: TAXI: Uber, Lyft and Taxi service available throughout the Des Moines Metro AIRPORT: The Des Moines International Airport is located less than 15 minutes straight south. BUS: The Des Moines DART bus service has stop points all around the metro. The closest stop is just a few minutes walk, north of the home. BIKE: Des Moines BCycle offers rental bikes all around the great city. Closest pick up/drop off points are within 0.4miles, or an 8 minute walk. It's located at university ave. and 24th street. PARKING: The city has metered parking and garages throughout. Cost ranges from $.25-$1.25 per hour. Meters charge from 9am-9pm M-Sat and are free on SundayAbout pets:No pets allowed.About checkOut:Check out before 11:00 AM.About children:Children allowed: ages 0-17.About customRules:No pets.No parties,Hot Tub House Rules - Hot tub code for locks is 00 - No glass in or around the hot tub - Do not sit/stand on the lid - No soaps, dyes or bubbles.About checkIn:Check in after 4:00 PM.About smoking:Smoking is not permitted.About minBookingAge:Minimum age to rent: 23.About events:Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings.Maximum event attendees: 14.
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What are the check-in and check-out times at The CORN CRIB: Spa - Game Room - BBQ - Office - DOWNTOWN - Sleeps 14?

Check-in time at The CORN CRIB: Spa - Game Room - BBQ - Office - DOWNTOWN - Sleeps 14 starts at 16:00, and check-out time is by 11:00.

How much does it cost to stay at The CORN CRIB: Spa - Game Room - BBQ - Office - DOWNTOWN - Sleeps 14?

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How to get to The CORN CRIB: Spa - Game Room - BBQ - Office - DOWNTOWN - Sleeps 14 from the nearest airport?

The nearest airport is Des Moines International Airport, located about 14 mins from hotel by car (8.9 km) away.

What’s the cancellation policy at The CORN CRIB: Spa - Game Room - BBQ - Office - DOWNTOWN - Sleeps 14?

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About This Property

Nearest AirportDes Moines International Airport
Distance to Airport8.95KM
Hotel Star Rating4