Evergreen Nook

Location was convenient to downtown and the State Fair which is why we stayed here. The place was very clean and comfortable. Quiet and cozy. Check in was easy. Communication was great. I will stay again and recommend it to anyone looking for a great getaway.

You get what you pay for. This place looks great in the listing and so the price looks very reasonable. But in person there are a few issues. The floors, both carpet and vinyl tile had sticky spots that made us uncomfortable to walk around barefoot. The location is very convenient to many Des Moines attractions but the unit itself is ground-floor, steps away from a busy street. So if you're not used to traffic noise and light then you might not sleep very soundly. The simple mini-blinds on bedroom window did not help much with outside light at night. Technically everything necessary was provided. Bare bones though. One sheet and duvet cover, 3 towels, and a hand towel. No extra blankets or pillows. Very basic kitchen utensils. Nothing "extra" like salt, pepper, or sugar. Bathroom vent fan did not work at all. Living room lamp also did not work. There is a nearby asphalt plant that you will smell outside unless the wind is in your favor. And we came back from our first day out to find our door code did not work. Not ideal after a long hot day! The host messaged back relatively quickly with a different code to try. No explanation or apology for the issue. On a positive note, its a good location at a price cheaper than I could find a hotel, just know when booking that this is not a very luxury experience. Don't miss checking out the 4th floor balcony for a great skyline view!

Positive: the bnb was nice over all Negative: i didn’t like how we didn’t get the pass for the permit only parking and my car got towed

Great rental!

With the exception of the bedding, our entire space was not clean upon arrival. There were used paper towels on the floor, hair remaining in the shower, and clumps of hair on the carpet and floor. I notified the host immediately and they were very apologetic and made it clear that they would address this with their cleaning provider. Other than that, it was a very nice space close to downtown and I had great help and communication with the host.