Designed with fun and relaxation in mind, this sleek mid-century modern home in the heart of Des Moines has an incredible living area to keep guests entertained. Play a game of billiards, jam out on the baby grand piano and belly up to your own bar before letting off steam in the fenced backyard. At night, enjoy the warmth of the fire pit overlooking the lake. Iowa’s most luxurious dog-friendly Airbnb has four bedrooms and sleeps eight.

Spend your next romantic retreat at a dreamy cottage in Cedar Rapids. This welcoming and gorgeous home has two bedrooms, including one with two four-poster beds. Guests will wake up to creature comforts like coffee and toiletries, and can bask in the relaxing vibes of Iowa’s most romantic pet-friendly Airbnb.

Nestled on the corner of Main Street in downtown Burlington, The Peacock Loft combines artistic flair with historic charm. Fido is welcome to join you at this spacious second-story apartment with views of the Mississippi River. With comfortable furnishings and cozy yet stylish decor, nothing has been left out of Iowa’s best budget-friendly (and dog-friendly) Airbnb.

Watch the Mississippi flow by from the comfort of a riverfront bunk camper in Bellevue. Bunk up with your best friend in Iowa’s best dog-friendly camper Airbnb rental which comes with direct dock access, a picnic table, fire pit, and charcoal grill. Don’t have your own boat? Let your FOMO float away with an on-site pontoon or kayak rental.

No tickets are required to climb aboard Piper’s Skoolie in Decorah, but you will need to make a reservation early. This renovated 2000 Skoolie that’s positioned on the bank of the Upper Iowa River and looks out across the millions-of-year-old limestone Bluffton Bluffs, is a tranquil and eccentric escape for dogs and humans alike. Iowa’s most unique dog-friendly Airbnb has been decked out with laminate wood floors, a homemade sleeper sofa, reverse osmosis drinking water, a large fridge, compost toilet and stand-up shower. You and your pooch can explore world class kayaking and canoeing on the Upper Iowa River with a rental from your host. Just let them know in advance and bring your own doggy life jacket along.

Beautiful at any time of year, this Iowa treehouse getaway will leave two- and four-legged guests in awe. Located at the back of the host’s 3-acre property, you’ll have plenty of seclusion. This getaway in the trees manages to squeeze heating and A/C, a composting toilet and a mini kitchen inside, along with hardwood floors for easy cleanup. When it’s time to make a hasty exit at Iowa’s best dog-friendly Airbnb treehouse, hop on the slide from the top of the stairs to the nice fire pit area below.

Bald eagles, pelicans, and hummingbirds are just some of the frequent visitors to this lux riverfront home in Bettendorf. Watch them come and go from the hot tub on the deck that overlooks the second longest river in North America, the Mississippi. Inside Iowa’s best dog-friendly waterfront Airbnb, guests are free to entertain friends and family around the kitchen island, gather around the roaring fireplace, and drink a cocktail in the spacious living room. Or, have a fire next to the water outside. If Fido wants more space to play, pay an afternoon visit to Crow Creek Dog Park.

Spend your days fishing from the pond, enjoying a wagon ride, or grilling out on the patio with Fido at this Secluded Spragueville Cabin. Your pup will feel like he’s living in the great outdoors with the decorated tree truck in the kitchen and finely crafted woodwork throughout the house. In the evening, relax on the covered patio to watch for wildlife or gather around the fire pit to roast s’mores at Iowa’s best dog-friendly Airbnb cabin rental.

Fido will be living high on the hog at the Hawkeye Hog House in Atkins. This guesthouse in the middle of corn fields overlooks a pond with a dock, diving board, and plenty of lounge chairs. There’s also a Solo fire pit, smoker, pizza oven, Blackstone griddle and a gas grill for guest use. Your pup will be excited to meet the resident English Goldendoodle and hang out in the outdoor kennel with beds and shade, or with you as you feed the fish in the pond. Iowa’s best dog-friendly Airbnb farm stay is the perfect place to escape to with your pooch.

Devilish dogs who are detained at Franklin County Jail in Hampton don’t need to worry about the doors locking behind them. Built in 1880 and in use for 108 years, Iowa’s spookiest dog-friendly Airbnb has been restored to give guests a feel for what inmates would have felt being locked up here. Upon arrival, guests are given a tour to hear all about the paranormal happenings at the jail. The Airbnb includes the intake area, main jail and three cells.

Moose Haus Lodge is a gorgeous barn conversion just outside Clear Lake. Set in a beautiful meadow surrounded by tall trees, there’s plenty of room for your dog to dash outside and a fire pit area for you to enjoy while she does. Iowa’s best rustic dog-friendly Airbnb retains charming features from its former life like exposed beams and a hexagonal window. If your pup wants to meet the locals, head to Clear Lake Dog Park to play in the fenced space.

The Iowa Fairgrounds Bungalow honors the Iowa State Fair which attracts more than a million people to Des Moines annually. While leashed pups are only allowed at the fairground when the event is not taking place, Fido can pretend he’s strolling through the historic event at Iowa’s best themed dog-friendly Airbnb. From family games to themed wallpaper and a lovely fenced space outside, you can experience all the fun of the fair with your four-legged friend.

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