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Des Moines Vacation Rentals, Hotels, & Places to Stay

About Des Moines Vacation Rentals

There are more than 1677 places to stay that are available in Des Moines. These choices include hotels as well as other short-term private accommodations (including vacation rentals, cabins, condos, RVs, and more), have a wide selection of amenities at great prices, providing you with all the comforts of home or a touch of luxury. We like to help you find more room with Varoom when booking your property in Des Moines.

Varoom features many last-minute deals on hotels, resorts and places to stay including many that are nearby. If you need a place for a group or event, be it a hotel or vacation rental (as well as cabins and private luxury villas), let us help. With Varoom's places in Des Moines, you have the flexibility of comparing different options from multiple suppliers with a single click. Group deals, private pools, hot tubs, allows pets, or even those with huge master suite bedrooms with open-air showers? You can find vacation rentals and resorts as well as Airbnb-style properties in Des Moines. Places to stay near Des Moines are 1963.78 ft² on average, with prices averaging US $225 a night.

Varoom helps you discover places to stay and suggests things to do to create great travel memories in Des Moines. Prices listed are often found to be at a 30-40% discount versus the rack rates. Just search for your destination and secure your perfect place to stay today.

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Top Rental Accommodation Types in Des Moines

Type Count
Holiday Apartments 656
Vacation Homes 598
Cottages 6
Villas 1

Use these Quick Filters to Find a Vacation Rental in Des Moines

★ Pro Tip: Varoom is a meta travel and activities site, and as such we combine results from many of the leading travel websites, helping you compare the best places to stay and things to do in each market. Use the filter option to narrow down your selection and let us help you find more room to stay, play, and discover. Create new memories in Des Moines today.

Weather in Des Moines, IA

View the weather forecast for Des Moines before booking your Des Moines Vacation Rentals to confirm your best time to go.

December - February
High 60°F       Low 26°F
March - May
High 77°F       Low 40°F
June - August
High 91°F       Low 64°F
September - November
High 84°F       Low 38°F

Top Attractions Around Des Moines, IA

Varoom offers a large selection of top attractions around Des Moines . Research things to do on your vacation before you visit Des Moines.


Wells Fargo Arena
Adventureland
Iowa State Fairgrounds
Jordan Creek Town Center
Drake University
Iowa Events Center
Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino
Des Moines Civic Center
Blank Park Zoo
Hoyt Sherman Place
Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden
Val Air Ballroom
Living History Farms
Iowa State Capitol Building
801 Grand
West Glen Town Center
Principal Park
Merle Hay Mall
Des Moines Art Center
Hy Vee Hall

Other Places to Stay in Des Moines, IA


Polk County 912 Properties
Downtown Des Moines 436 Properties
Lee 203 Properties
Principal Riverwalk 188 Properties
West Des Moines 134 Properties
Ankeny 63 Properties
Dallas County 60 Properties
Johnston 57 Properties
Urbandale 49 Properties
Altoona 42 Properties
Waukee 42 Properties
Clive 24 Properties

Complexes around Des Moines, IA


Des Moines 15 Properties
Meadows Casino Racetrack Hotel 3 Properties
Q Car Moines 12 Properties
Downtown 6 Properties
Days Inn 3 Properties
Americinn 3 Properties
Moines Downtown 7 Properties
Des Moines 4 Properties
Ramada 3 Properties
Comfort Inn Suites Event 3 Properties
Country Inn 3 Properties
Econo Lodge Inn Suites Fairgrounds 3 Properties
Hampton Inn Des 3 Properties
Microtel Inn 3 Properties
Quality Inn Indianola 3 Properties
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Frequently Asked Questions About Des Moines?

What are the top vacation rentals in Des Moines?

We have scoured the web to find you options in Des Moines. If you plan on staying near or in the Des Moines area, consider one of the following places to stay for a week or more. Weekly stays are a great way to unwind and unplug. These places to stay have all been rated as one of the Top Places to Stay in Des Moines:

How many vacation rentals have private pools in Des Moines?

We have found 109 places to stay that feature a private swimming pool in or near Des Moines. Some of the best places to stay that feature or have access to a swimming pool are:

Which vacation homes in Des Moines are best for families?

If you are looking for a place to stay that is family-friendly in Des Moines, check out one of the following places as all are highly-rated options and have received excellent reviews for families or groups staying in Des Moines:

How many Varoom vacation rentals are available in Des Moines?

Varoom updates its properties nightly to bring you a great selection of places to stay. Currently, the total number of properties listed by Varoom in 2026 is over 1677 in the Des Moines area, and still growing every day. When we combine listings from multiple websites and travel providers, Varoom can provide you with a diverse amount of choice of the best places to stay in Des Moines. 

Nearby Neighborhood (10) 
Neighborhood Property Count
Downtown Des Moines Vacation Rentals in Des Moines, Iowa 436
Greater South Side Vacation Rentals in Des Moines, Iowa 659
Sherman Hill Vacation Rentals in Des Moines, Iowa 842
Court Avenue Entertainment District Vacation Rentals in Des Moines, Iowa 808
Historic East Village Vacation Rentals in Des Moines, Iowa 792
Beaverdale Vacation Rentals in Des Moines, Iowa 525
North of Grand Vacation Rentals in Des Moines, Iowa 862
Waveland Park Vacation Rentals in Des Moines, Iowa 545
Capitol Park Vacation Rentals in Des Moines, Iowa 779
Chautauqua Park Vacation Rentals in Des Moines, Iowa 809

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