Hot Tub | Arcade | Fenced Yard | Sleeps 10 | Pets
Hot Tub | Arcade | Fenced Yard | Sleeps 10 | Pets
New Listing - Tranquil Retreat with Hot Tub
The Gathering House — Hot Tub | Arcade Attic | Fenced Yard | Sleeps 10
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The Gathering House — historic DSM home, upgraded. Hot tub, arcade attic, fenced yard. Sleeps 10. @BookTraverse ▵ Private Hot Tub — heated year-round ▵ Arcade Attic — Pac-Man, games, 2 twin beds ▵ 4BR + Bonus — King, 3 Queens, 2 Twins ▵ Fenced Yard — 2 pets welcome ▵ 200 Mbps WiFi + Gym + Sonos ▵ 2-Car Garage + Smart Lock ★ "bought the same mattress when I got back" — Dan ◐ Save to wishlist — click ❤️ upper-right ◐ » 3min ➔ Ingersoll | 4min ➔ Drake | 16min ➔ Airport The space A historic Des Moines home, fully upgraded — 4 bedrooms plus a finished attic bonus room with vintage arcade games and 2 twin beds. Sleeps 10 across 3 floors. The private hot tub sits in a fully fenced backyard — heated year-round, never shared with other guests. Inside, the stone fireplace anchors an open living room with Sonos sound system and a 55" Smart TV. The sunroom doubles as an office and mini gym with free weights and a yoga mat — 200 Mbps WiFi handles video calls without buffering. The finished attic is the kids' domain: a vintage Pac-Man arcade cabinet, stacks of board games, a tufted lounge chair, and 2 twin beds under cedar-plank ceilings. Adults get the hot tub; kids get the hideout. Everyone wins. ➔ Bedroom 1 (Main Floor): Queen bed, en-suite bathroom, Smart TV ➔ Bedroom 2 (Upper): Queen bed, Smart TV ➔ Bedroom 3 (Upper): Queen bed, Smart TV ➔ Bedroom 4 (Upper): King bed, Smart TV ➔ Bonus Room (Finished Attic): 2 Twin beds, Pac-Man arcade, board games, Smart TV ➔ Kitchen Fully stocked — full-size stainless appliances, cookware, utensils, coffee maker, spices. Open-plan into the dining room with a table that seats 10. Cook for the whole group without missing the conversation. ➔ Outdoor Private hot tub (heated year-round), propane grill, patio seating, fully fenced yard with inside gate latch — secure for dogs. What this home does well: — Hot tub + arcade attic + fenced yard — entertainment for every age group under one roof — Sleeps 10 across 5 sleeping areas — nobody shares a bed unless they want to — 3 min to Ingersoll Ave (DSM's best restaurants and bars) — walk to dinner or drive in 3 min What to know before booking: — Two sets of open stairs without gates — worth noting if traveling with toddlers — Street is residential and quiet — not walkable to downtown DSM, but Ingersoll Ave is a 3-min drive Guest access The entire house is yours — all 4 bedrooms, the finished attic bonus room, the fenced backyard, hot tub, and 2-car garage. Self check-in: Smart lock on the front door — your unique code is sent via the digital guidebook link emailed after booking. No key exchange, no waiting. Parking: 2-car garage included. Additional street parking available on the block. Backyard: Fully fenced and private. Gate latch is on the inside — secure for dogs. Not accessible: Utility/storage areas in the basement. Other things to note LIcense: RENT-2023-006528 Check-in: After 4:00 PM | Checkout: Before 10:00 AM Max guests: 10 Pets: 2 pets max, ($50) Fee details provided via digital guidebook link after booking. No smoking inside the house. Ashtray provided in the backyard. Toddler note: Two sets of open stairs without gates — worth noting if traveling with very young children. Guidebook: You'll receive an email after booking with a link to the digital guidebook. Check-in codes and pet details are handled there. Message us through the platform if it doesn't arrive within a few hours.
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United States · Iowa · Des MoinesGot questions?
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