Des Moines Travel Guide: Des Moines Is More Than Corn Fields and the State Fair — Here’s What We Love About This Midwest Capital

"About 30 minutes from the heart of downtown, you can rest your head in a field of flowers. Well, almost. This three-bed, two-bathroom Airbnb is run by Karri Rose, owner of the Norwalk, Iowa, boutique flower farm where the residence is located. The entire idyllic, peaceful property is magazine-worthy; in fact Rose Farm has graced several of our sister brands’ covers. The on-site Airbnb is just as gorgeous. The name is a sweet tribute to Karri’s late mother-in-law, and the amenities are one of a kind, including a basket to collect eggs from the coop and vases that you can fill with flowers you can harvest from steps away." - Karla Walsh Karla Walsh Karla Walsh is a freelance writer based in Des Moines, Iowa. She has written about travel, health, food, wine, psychology, fitness, beauty, and beyond for more than 15 years. She has visited four continents and near