Des Moines, Iowa is the perfect city to experience a transition from the traditional Midwest to the more relaxed South. The natural landscape of Central Iowa and the beautiful southern shores of Lake Iowa provide ample opportunities for sober-living in Des Moines. The transition homes are located at the corner of Iowa Avenue and West Street, across from the landmark Hotel Iowa. The amenities include large, fully equipped bedrooms and spacious bathrooms with lots of light. The common areas at the halfway houses offer cozy sofas and comfortable seating throughout the day. Both transition homes offer beautiful gardens and porches with spectacular views of downtown Des Moines and Cedar Falls. The transitional housing provides both short term and long term residences for individuals, couples, families, retirees, and single persons alike. Single men and women will find that there are enough facilities and services in these houses to make them feel comfortable living here, while also being just steps away from everything they need for work and entertainment in the area. Many of these transition homes are available to rent as well. The transition homes are usually in very good condition with several bedrooms, bathrooms, and kitchens with full kitchens, or they may only have a kitchenette. Some of the houses even have additional parking space. Another great feature of transition homes is the large amount of activities and clubs they host each year. When you visit one of these houses you will be pleasantly surprised by the friendliness of the residents. They are very welcoming and make you feel right at home. You can easily find information about sober living in Des Moines by checking out the yellow pages of your local phone book or flipping through the pages of your Internet. Many of these transition homes are also assisted so you will have no need to worry about paying for the cost of living in your new surroundings. If you are looking for a place to live, you should consider moving into one of these homes for the perfect transition into retirement or life after retirement.