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A large indoor swimming pool with a wooden ceiling, a floating tire, and an American flag.

1. Raccoon River Retreat: Indoor Pool & Outdoor Fun!

Adel

A wooden deck with two white plastic chairs, a wooden railing, and a view of a green lawn and trees.

2. 4 Mi to Big Creek State Park: Spacious Family Home

Polk City

A modern two-story house with a garage, a stone accent wall, and a well-maintained lawn.

3. 1 Mi to Golf: Quiet Waukee Home w/ Fireplace!

Waukee

"Wonderful quiet neighborhood. Lovely, mostly clean home. Some pet hair problems on chair and main floor rug. Not a surplus of towels. Patio door lock is ineffective. Basement 4th bedroom was misleading. Very hot local temperatures and the thermostat was control set at 77 which was way too warm considering the weather. Nothing for extra touches or welcoming touches. Coffee pot with filters and no coffee. Plain entrance with spider webs and bugs. Backyard pics were misleading in that it is a...

Londa

A two-story house with a green front door, a brick porch, and a small front yard.

4. Family-friendly Des Moines Retreat w/ Patio!

Drake

5. Secluded St Charles Cabin w/ Gas Grill + Fire Pit!

Saint Charles

A two-story house with a porch, a large tree in front, and a brick wall in the background.

6. Historic Des Moines Home: Great for Families!

Downtown Des Moines

A two-story house with a front porch and a garage.

7. Nature Lovers Retreat By the High Trestle Trail!

Woodward

A two-story house with a dark roof and white walls, surrounded by trees and a grassy yard.

8. Home w/ Spacious Yard, 3 Mi to Dtwn Des Moines!

Indianola Hills

A two-story house with a stone facade, a covered porch, and a small front yard.

9. 8 Mi to Lake Panorama: Cozy Family Getaway

Guthrie Center

A residential house with a well-maintained lawn, a tire sculpture, and a garage.

10. Endless Fun! Family Home w/ Spacious Yard in Clive

Clive

A modern dining area with a round table, chairs, and a ceiling light fixture.

11. Game Nights + Family Fun! Modern Waukee Home

West Des Moines

A wooden cabin with a covered porch, wicker chairs, and a view of the surrounding forest.

12. Private Beach! Lakefront Cabin in Panora

Panora

A two-story house with a front porch, a garage, and a well-maintained lawn.

13. Des Moines Suburb Stay w/ Spacious Layout & Deck!

Johnston

14. 15 Mi to Dtwn Des Moines: Pet-friendly Waukee Home

Waukee

A two-story house with a front porch and a wooden fence.

15. Pet-friendly Home 2 Mi to Downtown Des Moines!

Columbus Park

A wooden deck with a grill, outdoor furniture, and a view of a house.

16. Pet-friendly Des Moines Home w/ Fenced Yard!

Des Moines

A covered patio area with a table and chairs, a fire pit, and a wooden fence in the background.

17. 1 Mi to Valley Junction: Pet-friendly Iowa Home

West Des Moines

A residential street with houses, a driveway, and a tree.

18. Half-mi to High Trestle Trail! Iowa Adventure Base

Woodward

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