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The Bank at The Little Book
Highland Park, Des Moines, IA49 guests
The Bank at The Little Book. Welcome to “THE BANK” at The Little Book, a charming historic space for hosting your next bridal shower, birthday party, corporate retreat, networking event, workshop, vendor show, and so much more! The name of the space is a reference to the original 6th Avenue State Bank
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From
$100
/hr
4 hr min
Studio 629
Ingersoll Park, Des Moines, IA5.0 (54)
30 guests
Studio 629. Enjoy this welcoming space in Des Moines for all of your needs! Studio 629 is a space created for your meeting, engaging, and collaborating needs. We host team meetings, team retreats, dinner parties, small classes, book clubs, and more! Bring people together for collaboration sessions, a
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From
$45
/hr
4 hr min
Private space Rainbow Lodge for any kind of events
Indianola Hills, Des Moines, IA17 guests
The private Rainbow Lodge, 2.5 miles away from Downtown Des Moines, Stylish Home with everything you need to make your stay epic and unforgettable. You will find 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, Large a living room w/a Smart TV and more.
There's a spectacular backyard,
Fire
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From
$125
/hr
2 hr min
Centrally Located Serene Wooded Home
Saylorville, Des Moines, IA5.0 (1)
20 guests
"Cutest house on a secluded lot close to downtown! Loved this rental so much!" Marissa
The house has so much history. The original part of the house was built in 1880. It has since been remodeled and added onto. Many of the materials used to
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From
$125
/hr
5 hr min
Events Venue in the heart of Historic Valley Junction
4.5 miles from Des Moines, IA78 guests
The Venue in Valley Junction offers a unique and distinctive rental for small and medium sized groups for all occasions. From corporate holiday parties, and rehearsal dinners, to bridal showers and graduations. Located in the heart of Valley Junction, guests can take advantage of free
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From
$100
/hr
4 hr min
Centrally Located Meeting or Event Space with Modular Design
5.8 miles from Des Moines, IA4.7 (11)
90 guests
Our space is in the former Billy Joe's Pitcher Show bar area. We renovated the space in 2018, with modular lounge furniture that can be configured in dozens of layouts to fit the vision of your event.
Whether you are celebrating a milestone in your life,
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From
$75
/hr
1 hr min
Frequently Asked Questions
Pricing and popularity information in this section is based on proprietary Peerspace booking data, reflecting recent booking activity and the latest data available through March 2026.
How much does a small party venue cost to rent in Des Moines?
Small party venues in Des Moines average $53 per hour to rent, but it’s easy to spend less or more depending on what you’re looking for.
small party venues Pricing Range in Des Moines, IA
Graphic displaying average hourly rates for small party venues venues in Des Moines, ranging between $98.33 and $87.5.
$53/hr average
How popular are small party venues in Des Moines?
Our local hosts have welcomed 583 people into their small party venues with reviews averaging 4.94 stars. Most even said they would book again -- about 98%.
How long do people rent small party venues in Des Moines?
Most small party venues are scheduled for 3 hours, with 12 people in attendance. You’ll find the most Small Parties starting between 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM.
small party venues Booking Times in Des Moines, IA
Image representing average rental time for small party venues in Des Moines, emphasizing most start between 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM.
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
9:00 AM4:00 PM
Reviews for small party venues
Emily B.
Downtown Photography Studio with Tons of Natural Light and Outdoor Green-space.
turned out incredible. I will be referring Matt and his space to anyone and everyone looking for a space with shooting options or small events.
I will absolutely be booking here again...
Kendra B.
Super Cute Photo Studio in The Crossroads
Absolutely stunning space and easy to get in and out! Great for small parties (like just us two) or even a whole brand shoot. Absolutely stunning overall. Thank you...
Paul B.
Downtown loft with Modern Design
is most gracious and easy to work with. I would highly recommend this space to anyone needing a loft environment for production, a small gathering or meetings.
- Paul...
Cyrene B.
The Hidden Jewel of the Crossroads - Lux Micro Event Space
The space looks exactly like the picture. Nice unique space for a small gathering
Shindu B.
The Hidden Jewel of the Crossroads - Lux Micro Event Space
The Host was Very Responsive Nice Space,
I had Music Concert it was alot of fun.
Excellent for Small Events
Kelsey B.
Great Studio Located in Kansas City
Great space, just what my son wanted for his small engagement party! Super cool vibes with the brick walls and wood floors, and fantastic downtown location...
Holly B.
The Hidden Jewel of the Crossroads - Lux Micro Event Space
This space was the perfect place to host my bday party! Plenty of spacing for everyone and loved the vibe of the space overall. Definitely would recommend to anyone throwing a small party/get together...
Colin C.
The Local Art Plug (The outlet)
The chairs and tables were easy to set up and good quality and there was a small kitchenet that was very helpful with setting up food and drinks for the event. Would absolutely use this space again...
Nora E.
Cozy, Vibey Studio with Skyline View in the Historic Kansas City West Bottoms
This space and the hosts are magical. It’s warm and inviting and perfectly sized for small shoots and gatherings
Claire F.
Studio #638
This space was beautiful for the small party we held; it comfortably fit our group of 13 with room to spare. Alison was super responsive whenever we needed help, I would highly recommend this studio to any other group...
Christina G.
The Hidden Jewel of the Crossroads - Lux Micro Event Space
for a small bridal shower. We did have to empty the full trash cans prior to our event to accommodate the trash that we made during the party. We also needed to give the tables a quick wipe down. There are outdoor stairs to the basement...
Jakeline H.
The Hidden Jewel of the Crossroads - Lux Micro Event Space
It’s a perfect space when you want to have a small party!! The space is really cute I definitely recommend booking this space. I would for sure book again...
Faith J.
The Hidden Jewel of the Crossroads - Lux Micro Event Space
host is extremely nice and accommodated us last minute. I think this is a perfect spot to host a small get together like a book club or wine party...
Melanie L.
Centrally Located Meeting or Event Space with Modular Design
great space for small parties. Air conditioned and comfortable seating. Actually too much seating for space so took a while to set up and was used earlier in the morning and the floor was sticky! However, it worked great for my graduation party. Lots of counter...
Jessie P.
Creative Meeting Space in Middle of KC Crossroads
Perfect space for a small event, such as a shower or birthday celebration. Location was great, decor was perfect and the onsite staffer was so helpful...
Sumaiya S.
Downtown Event Space with Tons of Natural Light and Outdoor Green-Space!
space was just the right size. Someone was available at the venue for all questions and trouble shooting throughout the whole event. We did have a small hiccup at the beginning of our scheduled time however Matt/Kaci were incredibly professional about providing accommodations and checking up on...
Cynthia S.
Stylish and Fun Centrally Located Home
to respond and had no issues with answering my questions. I recommend using her to anyone looking for a place to hold a small gathering with family and friends...
Laura S.
Unique, beautiful and professional or event space
We used Studio 629 for an offiste team retreat and it was the perfect location for our small group to gather, utilize their whiteboard and casting technology and draw inspiration from the fun environment as we planned inton 2025. Katie was great at communicating all the details...
Rehan S.
Unique, beautiful and professional or event space
host was easy to work with and very responsive. Overall, it was a great experience, and I’d definitely recommend it for a small event...
Teresa Y.
The Hidden Jewel of the Crossroads - Lux Micro Event Space
people. Matt was so helpful when we got to our space and checked in on us before he left. We enjoyed our small Christmas party here! Nathan communicated well with me and answered all my questions...
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