Autumn Escape: Spacious Home with Hot Tub | House in Des Moines
3 Bedroom House in Greater South Side, Des Moines
🏠 Inside Features
Main Level:
🏡 Spacious mudroom, half bath, and dining area with seating for 8
🍽️ Fully Equipped Kitchen: Microwave, toaster, crockpot, blender, cookware, basic pantry items
☕ Keurig & coffee pot (starter K-cups and ground coffee provided)
🛋️ Comfortable Living Room with Smart TV in the den
🌐 High-speed Wi-Fi (300 Mbps) throughout the home
Second Level:
🚿 Full Bath: Dual sinks, walk-in shower, and soaking tub
🛁 Bathtub Note: The soaking tub is available for relaxation; however, jets are disabled for safety/insurance reasons.
🛏️ Bedroom 1: Queen bed, large Smart TV, closet (sleeps 2)
🛏️ Bedroom 2: Queen bed with twin trundle, built-in cabinets, 32” Smart TV (sleeps 3)
🛏️ Bedroom 3: 2 XL twin beds with 2 twin trundles, 32” TV (sleeps 4)
👚 Full-size washer & dryer
🌴 Outside Features
☀️ Outdoor Covered Patio: Mini-fridge, seating area, and TV
🔥 Outdoor fireplace is decorative only and unavailable due to insurance restrictions
🛁 Hot tub (available year-round)
🏊♂️ Seasonal Pool & Outdoor Entertainment Area (open end of May - early September): Large fenced-in pool
Tiki Bar & Hut
Outdoor gas grill
Poolside loungers and seating
🏡 Rainbow Play Set & Treehouse (year-round)
🏸 Spacious yard with yard games
🚗 Parking for up to 4 vehicles (no street parking)
👶 High chair & Pack ‘n Play available
🧺 Linens, towels, pool towels, and starter toiletries provided
🚫 Strict No-Party & Gathering Policy
Property for registered guests only. Unauthorized parties = $500 fee + reservation cancellation and additional cleaning/damages.
Small gatherings (up to 16 people and 5 vehicles) allowed with prior written host approval + $200 gathering fee.
All approved gatherings must end by 9:00 PM and follow quiet hours (10 PM – 8 AM).
🔐 Security & Safety:
Security cameras in exterior public areas (driveway, doors, backyard, pool)
Smoke and carbon monoxide alarms installed
Fire extinguisher and first aid kit available
Tampering with security or safety equipment = immediate eviction
⚠️ House Rules:
Max overnight guests: 9
Minimum booking age: 25
Booking guest must be present entire stay (no third-party bookings)
No pets without prior approval (up to 2 pets allowed for $100 per pet)
Undisclosed pets = $500 fee
No glassware near the pool (plasticware provided)
No diving or running near the pool
No smoking, illegal drugs, or firearms on the property
Quiet hours: 10 PM – 8 AM
Check-out by 11 AM (overstay = full-day rate + $200 cleaning fee)
🌊 Pool & Hot Tub Safety:
No lifeguard on duty – swim at your own risk
Children must be supervised at all times
Pool heat available seasonally (48-hour notice)
Spa temperature limit: 101°F
No refunds for pool/hot tub unavailability due to weather
🛠️ Liability Disclaimer:
Guests assume full responsibility for their own safety when using the pool, hot tub, playground, treehouse, or yard games. The host is not liable for accidents, injuries, or property loss.
🗝️ Keyless Entry:
Personalized code provided prior to check-in.
📝 Important Notes:
Noise complaints from neighbors may result in city intervention and eviction.
No bachelor/bachelorette parties—strictly enforced.
No adjusting pool controls without host approval.
Guests must vacate by 11 AM unless prior approval is granted.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
⏰ Check-in & Check-out:
Check-in after 4 PM, check-out by 11 AM
🔑 How do we get in?
Keyless entry system with a unique code
🌐 How is the Wi-Fi?
300 Mbps, reaches the backyard and pool area
📺 TVs?
Smart TVs only (no cable), bring your streaming logins
💧 Pool/Hot Tub Heating?
Available seasonally with advance notice
📦 Can we ship packages?
We don’t recommend it, as we can’t guarantee delivery/security
🐾 Pets?
Up to 2 pets allowed for $100 per pet with prior approval
🎵 Outdoor Music?
No built-in system; Bluetooth speakers are welcome (quiet hours start at 10 PM)
🔥 BBQ & Fire Pit?
Gas BBQ provided; outdoor fireplace not available for guest use
🧹 Daily Cleaning?
Departure cleaning included; mid-stay cleans available for an additional fee
🛒 What’s provided?
Linens, pool towels, starter toiletries, basic kitchen supplies
👥 Max Guests?
9 overnight guests; gatherings up to 16 people (host approval required)
💰 Refunds?
We recommend travel insurance; no refunds for weather-related pool or hot tub issues.
💵 Fee Schedule:
Gathering Fee (with approval): $200
Undisclosed Pet Fee: $500 (No Pets / No Exceptions)
Unauthorized Party/Guest Overload Fee: $500
Excessive Cleaning/Damages: Assessed as needed
Overstay Fee: Full-day rate + $200 cleaning fee
Autumn Escape: Spacious Home with Hot Tub is located in Greater South Side. Autumn Escape: Spacious Home with Hot Tub provides accommodation, featuring Air Conditioner, Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking, Internet, among other amenities. This House features Air Conditioner, Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking, Internet, to make your stay a comfortable one.
Autumn Escape: Spacious Home with Hot Tub has 3 Bedrooms , 2 Bathrooms, and max occupancy of 9 people. The minimum rental for this property is 1 nights, but this can change depending on the season you plan on staying. Previous guests have given good rated it, and VRBO labeled it a top-rated House because of the excellent services rendered by the owner or manager of this House, and has consistently provided great experiences for their guests. Most families or guests that use it recommend it to their friends and some of them are repeat guests. House has a friendly neighborhood, and the Greater South Side has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the House in Greater South Side, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.
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Amenities
Facility Overview
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Air conditioning
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Heating
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Toilet paper
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2 bathrooms
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Shampoo
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Hair dryer
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Soap
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Bed sheets provided
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3 bedrooms
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Dining room
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Living room
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Toaster
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Paper towels
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Cookware/dishes/utensils
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Oven
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Refrigerator
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Dishwasher
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Blender
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Microwave
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Stovetop
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Washing machine and dryer
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Laundry facilities
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Onsite parking
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No pets allowed
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Smoke-free property
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TV
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Unit size: 1 sq ft (0 sq m)
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Property does not allow children
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English
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Iron/ironing board
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WiFi available
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Garden
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Firepit
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Patio
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Barbecue grill
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Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
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First aid kit
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Fire extinguisher
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Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
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Pool
Policies
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 host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed this property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room 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
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