Walnut Place a Charming Home in Historic Valley Junction area of West Des Moines
About this house rental
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.
Amenities
Air conditioner
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony / Patio
TV
Gym / Fitness Center
Garden
Family friendly
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Reasons to book
People love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen / Kitchenette, Air conditioner and more
$$$$
Reviews
4.7/5.0
Outstanding(149 Reviews)
4.0
Some of the items in the home were helpful to have. A little more clutter than we care for, though. Overall a positive stay.
4.0
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.
3.0
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.
5.0
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.
4.0
We scheduled the house to meet from multiple states to spend time with family. The house was fine spacious for all of us.
4.0
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!
5.0
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.
5.0
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.
5.0
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.
4.0
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.
4.0
All in all it worked well for our family. However it shouldn’t be advertised as sleeping 20. You may want to reconsider that.
5.0
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.
5.0
We stayed here with my family of 6 and my sisters family of 7. Plenty of room and super comfortable!
The location is great, close to all kinds of fun stuff for the kids. Splash pad and Racoon river park right down the road.
4.0
Overall satisfactory and as expected
5.0
Wonderful!!
5.0
Great house for a large group with all the essentials, game room, tv room, nice living room, comfortable beds we’ll be back, Renea went above and beyond to make sure we could watch the Wild game!
5.0
Owners came through with honors vis a vie the TV! We're old guys that came to see games live at the arena and watch tons of games on TV. Owner came at night with two technicians to resolve difficulties getting game broadcasts. NEVER HAD A RESPONSE AS GOOD from owners of other VRBO stays.
5.0
Owners came through with honors vis a vie the TV! We're old guys that came to see games live at the arena and watch tons of games on TV. Owner came at night with two technicians to resolve difficulties getting game broadcasts. NEVER HAD A RESPONSE AS GOOD from owners of other VRBO stays.
5.0
This property is a great place for a group. The hosts are incredibly nice and allowed us to go in a few days later to grab some items we left. Their decor is also very fun and there's lots of spaces to play games.
5.0
Perfect for family gathering! Very responsive and thoughtful owners!!
5.0
We had a blast in Des Moines and enjoyed the property. We were mostly out on the golf courses but poker night was fantastic in the gaming room! The short walk to the Irish pub was fun, too.
Thank you Jana!
5.0
Our group enjoyed our stay! The house was well stocked and oh so beautiful! Thank you again!
5.0
Close to downtown!
4.0
Very interesting house. Lots of small rooms. Kitchen was well-stocked. Jana was responsive to our needs. Location was a bit "busier" than we would have preferred.
5.0
Had 14 together for Thanksgiving dinner and games. This house was the perfect fit for us ages 1 to 61. The owners so sweet and accommodating. We will rent again.
5.0
We had group of 7 moms in town for shopping. We all enjoyed ourselves. Tons of room for entertaining! Only thing maybe would be more seating at the kitchen table, if possible. It was a great time!
5.0
4 of us came for a girls weekend. The house is charming with plenty of comfortable beds. Really enjoyed meeting Renee. Good location for shopping and dining. The spa treatments for hands feet and face were a fun bonus while we hung out in the theater room. We would definitely stay here again.
5.0
Property worked great for my family and me. Plenty of room
5.0
Our group of 7 senior ladies spent 3 days here. It is in an excellent location close to interstate access, getting around Des Moines was so very easy. The property was very clean and the one small problem we had, to owner was right there immediately. This is our 2nd time using VRBO and very pleased other years we used different service, not so great mice, bees (inside) I cannot say enough good things for this property.
5.0
Our family from out of town has stayed at Walnut Place for two weddings. The family room off the kitchen is our hang out spot. Enough beds and bathrooms for all of us. Plenty of parking and the grounds are gorgeous.
4.0
Older home with character. Worked well for our families. It was very hot weather but the house was cool and comfortable. The hide a bed was not comfortable. The other beds were good. Plenty of towels supplied for showers.
Grandchildren suggested it was a good home to play the game clue at, It had the right feel.
5.0
We very much enjoyed our 3 day stay. It was a great location as it was central for family coming from several locations. It's proximity to the zoo, science center, and a public pool for day trips was especially nice. Owner was very responsive to contact!
5.0
Nice family gathering spot
We had a group of 10, the house can handle a crowd nicely.
5.0
Nice place
Everything was as stated. Nice property.
5.0
We stayed while watching the state track meet - a quick drive to Drake stadium. Plenty of space for all the adults to relax in between sessions. This was a great value when our alternative was three hotel rooms.
Awesome Farmer’s Market a few blocks away on Thursday evening.
5.0
We had a wonderful stay while in town for our daughter's wedding. The house was spacious with lots of places to sit and visit. The kitchen is very well stocked with appliances, dishes, glasses, and such. Coffee lovers will rejoice over not one, not two, but three prep options including a cappuccino machine! The air conditioning was welcome in the unexpected May heat wave.
5.0
Great for a family!
We stayed while watching the state track meet - a quick drive to Drake stadium. Plenty of space for all the adults to relax in between sessions. This was a great value when our alternative was three hotel rooms.
Awesome Farmer’s Market a few blocks away on Thursday evening.
5.0
Family Wedding Trip
We had a wonderful stay while in town for our daughter's wedding. The house was spacious with lots of places to sit and visit. The kitchen is very well stocked with appliances, dishes, glasses, and such. Coffee lovers will rejoice over not one, not two, but three prep options including a cappuccino machine! The air conditioning was welcome in the unexpected May heat wave.
5.0
Great gathering space and well appointed. Excellent parking and catered to those with mobility issues. Only downside was the traffic noise. We would stay here again!
5.0
Eclectic!
Great gathering space and well appointed. Excellent parking and catered to those with mobility issues. Only downside was the traffic noise. We would stay here again!
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in West Des Moines?
The average price for a rental in West Des Moines is $132 per night. This rental is $131 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Walnut Place a Charming Home in Historic Valley Junction area of West Des Moines. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Walnut Place a Charming Home in Historic Valley Junction area of West Des Moines pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Walnut Place a Charming Home in Historic Valley Junction area of West Des Moines?
We found 11 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, and parking.
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