
House vacation rentals in Altoona
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Explore 20 vacation rentals in Altoona

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Altoona vacation rentals start at ﺩ.ﺇ 110 per night before taxes and fees

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Family-friendly vacation rentals
20 properties offer extra space & kid-friendly amenities

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Find 10 rentals that welcome pets

Rentals with dedicated workspaces
10 properties have a dedicated workspace

Wi-Fi availability
20 of Altoona vacation rentals include wi-fi access

Popular amenities for guests
Guests love Kitchen, Wifi, and Pool across Altoona rentals

4.9 Average rating
Altoona stays are highly rated by guests—averaging 4.9 out of 5!
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MidCentury, technicolor Ranch w/yard, w+d, parking
- Ranch home in Des Moines' friendly Beaverdale neighborhood - Steps from grocery store, ice cream shop+dining - Blocks to more dining+shops - Less than 5 minutes from Drake University - Around 10 minutes from downtown, Des Moines, Arts Center, parks - Easy access within 15 minutes to suburbs - 1000+ feet with open living, dining and kitchen, 2 beds, 1 bath, laundry and on-site parking - Outdoor front porch, back patio+fire pit - Perfect for a family or two couples ***Send your special requests!

Remodeled Brick Home close to everything
Your family will be close to everything when you stay at this centrally located home. Located one mile from the Des Moines Airport (stay and Park possible) next to a main street just three short miles to downtown. Multiple restaurants and grocery stores within walking distance. Near Des Moines Water Works Park and Grays Lake recreational area. Newly renovated top to bottom. Includes two spacious bedrooms on the main floor and two bedroom areas in the basement, and a full bathroom on each level.

Quaint 4bd Home - 3 min to Adventureland & Casino!
Welcome to your home away from home at this comfy and cozy 4 bedroom Altoona home! > 3 minutes to Adventureland and Prairie Meadows! Close to new movie theater & Altoona Fashion Outlets > 15 minutes to downtown Des Moines > 4 bedrooms w/ 1 King and 3 queen beds > Smart TV's in ALL rooms & living area > Fully equipped kitchen > Safe, family friend neighborhood > Outdoor fire pit area & BBQ grill on deck > High speed wifi > FREE parking > Dogs allowed > Hassle free smart lock entry > Large Yard

Sassy, Fun, Adult Getaway! Gameroom!
Prof. designed w/feminine sass, this space has so many details to make you smile! From the cuss word coffee bar to the game room, to the aromatic scent bar to the adult themed card/board games, to the choice of soft cheetah print robes & luxurious throw blankets, no detail has been left out. Walking dist. to restaurants, bars, coffee shops, grocery stores, a spa/nail place & easy access to the bike trails & I235. 10 mins to downtown DSM or the nightlife of West Glen. Super safe, quiet nbrhood.

Enjoy golf course views with hot tub and fire pit.
Leann and I are your hosts and our goal is not only to provide you with a clean and safe environment but also the opportunity to create lasting memories with friends and family. Our home is adjacent to Terrace Hills GC and you will find outdoor deck amenities that you will not find at any other Altoona area daily rental; golf course views, hot tub, and fire pit! Our calendar nightly rate is for 2 guests. Additional guest(s), $20.00 per person, per night. Thanks for viewing our information!

Effortless Landing near Airport & Downtown
Welcome to the Effortless Landing! Our super clean and comfy, Boho style retreat. Private keyless entry with off street parking. Enjoy a queen bed, additional pull out queen bed in couch, local coffee, & all the amenities like fiber wifi, TV, linens, full kitchen, & laundry. Add that to the wonderful surroundings of the city of Des Moines, in a quiet, centrally located neighborhood. Conveniently located 4 minutes from the Des Moines International Airport, & 7 minutes to Downtown Des Moines!

Peaceful Setting & Modern Style
Escape the hustle and bustle of the city and retreat to your own private oasis with this charming 2 Bedroom Airbnb. The house provides present-day amenities while still honoring the original 1930s character. You’ll enjoy a new and sparkling clean kitchen, complete with all the appliances and utensils you need. The bathroom, laundry, dining room, reading nook and living room have all been beautifully updated as well, ensuring that you'll feel right at home from the moment you arrive.

Luxury 4 BR Mid-Century Modern home
Mid-Century Modern home unlike any other! This home was built by an architect who designed it with such quality and appeal that you will be amazed. Inside, an open layout allows a seamless flow where multiple entertainment spaces beckon. A fabulous location means you are only moments away from some of Des Moines’ best attractions. This home sits less than 10 minutes from downtown and close to biking trails, putting you within blocks of the city’s many restaurants, bars and shops.

Quintessential Iowa Stay -Quiet, Cozy & Convenient
Bring the family and settle into our newer ranch home in tranquil Bondurant — just minutes from Des Moines and all the area’s top attractions! *Adventureland Park 2 miles *Prairie Meadows Casino 2 miles *Outlets of DSM 2 miles *Civic Center 12 miles *Jack Trice Stadium Ames 34 miles *Newton Speedway 27 miles *The District at Prairie Trail Ankeny 12 miles *Blank Park Zoo 17 miles *Iowa State Fairgrounds 11 miles *Des Moines Farmers’ Market 12 miles

Welcoming, very spacious, safe area
We have 4 bed rooms upstairs. Three queen beds, one full bed, one twin bed,one child size jr bed, guest bathroom upstairs and one master queen -bed room with attached full master bath room. Large kitchen with a powder room bathroom off the kitchen and family room , living room and a deck. Driveway parks 4 vehicles. Safe parking on the west side of the street,( across the street from our home). Can not park on the side of the street our home is on.

Centrally Located Wooded A-Frame
Discover a secluded A‑frame retreat minutes from downtown Des Moines and Historic Valley Junction. Surrounded by woodland yet close to Water Works Park’s 1,500‑acre urban park and the Central Iowa bike trail network, this spacious 8‑guest hideaway features a modern kitchen, large windows, king and queen beds, two full baths, smart TV and a huge deck overlooking wildlife. Unwind in the year‑round private hot tub and savor peace and city convenience.

Large Home Near Adventureland, Fair, downtown DSM
Speedy access to the best that Des Moines and eastern Polk County have to offer--downtown, the fairgrounds, and Adventureland! Spacious, comfortable, and classic home tucked away in a quiet, lush, established Pleasant Hill neighborhood just minutes away from most of the capital's popular destinations. The Hill on Tyler provides space for multi-family getaways or medium- and large-sized groups. Walking and biking trails are quite close.
Popular amenities for Altoona house rentals
House rentals with a pool

New Arrival Peaceful Comfort Calm & Private

Comfortable and Spacious Five Bedroom Home

Urbandale Oasis

Huge Home, Gym, Game Room, Spa, BBQ, Near I-35

Big Groups/GameRM/Pool/Hot tub/Large backyard/Fire

Summer House DSM

Urban Oasis with Pool & Hot Tub + Fast WiFi

Grimes Getaway with pool
Weekly house rentals

The Norwood

CozyHouse w/ HotTub, Sleeps 8,3BR,2BA,2LvngRms

Newly Remodeled Home with Walk-In Shower

Drake neighborhood cottage

White Oak Hillside Oasis

Tuscany in Iowa

Centrally Located Serene Wooded Retreat w/ Hot Tub

Cozy Historic Escape
Private house rentals

Large 4 Bedroom with Game Room & Private Office!

Dog Friendly Updated Home/Fenced Yard

Pleasant home in Pleasant Hill

The Draper-MCM Spacious Ranch minutes to it all

The Rehoboth - Iowa (Entire Home) Deluxe & Elegant

Luxe New Home near interstate (sleeps 6)

Warm and inviting ranch

Stay in Style at the Iowa State Fair
When is the best time to visit Altoona?
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
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| Avg. price | ﺩ.ﺇ 466 | ﺩ.ﺇ 499 | ﺩ.ﺇ 580 | ﺩ.ﺇ 378 | ﺩ.ﺇ 378 | ﺩ.ﺇ 426 | ﺩ.ﺇ 463 | ﺩ.ﺇ 477 | ﺩ.ﺇ 466 | ﺩ.ﺇ 606 | ﺩ.ﺇ 540 | ﺩ.ﺇ 529 |
| Avg. temp | -6°C | -3°C | 4°C | 10°C | 16°C | 21°C | 23°C | 22°C | 18°C | 11°C | 3°C | -3°C |
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