Beautifully updated cottage right in the heart of Fertile, Iowa!

10

Exceptional

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5116 sq m

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Free WiFi

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Check out the area

Fertile, IA

Buddy Holly Crash Site11 min drive
Mason City, IA (MCW-Mason City Municipal)17 min drive
Surf Ballroom and Museum18 min drive
Clear Lake State Park22 min drive

This was a great place for a short girls weekend away stay. Quiet, beautiful and owner was very accommodating. Would sta...

Christie C.

Dec 14, 2023

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Separate dining area

Outdoor play area

About this property

Welcome to Memento Vivere, in Fertile, Iowa! Memento Vivere means "Remember you have to Live" and this 122 year old house was completely brought back to life by its owners with modern amenities and a cozy atmosphere, all the while preserving its charm. This 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom cottage is the perfect place to get away from all the hustle and bustle of life. With a separate workspace, dining room, living room, kitchen, coffee/wine bar - this house has everything you need to relax and unwind.

Property manager

Tracy

Premier Host

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Clear Lake Vacation Rental | 3BR | 1BA | 1,240 Sq Ft | Access Only By Stairs

Kitchen

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

We are very proud of this home brought back to lif

No smoking, no parties, no loud noise. Quiet time

If any additional cleaning is required past one ho

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Long-term renters welcome

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Fertile

This holiday home is located in Fertile. Buddy Holly Crash Site and Surf Ballroom and Museum are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at McIntosh Woods State Park and Rice Lake State Park. Music Man Square and Meredith Willson Boyhood Home are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and power boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and hunting.

Fertile, IA

What's nearby

Buddy Holly Crash Site - 11 min drive
Surf Ballroom and Museum - 18 min drive
City Beach Park - 18 min drive
Diamond Jo Casino - 19 min drive
Clear Lake State Park - 22 min drive

Getting around

Mason City, IA (MCW-Mason City Municipal) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

Cafe Mir - 4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautifully updated cottage right in the heart of Fertile, Iowa! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Beautifully updated cottage right in the heart of Fertile, Iowa!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautifully updated cottage right in the heart of Fertile, Iowa!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Beautifully updated cottage right in the heart of Fertile, Iowa! located?

Situated in Fertile, this holiday home is within 12 miles (20 km) of Buddy Holly Crash Site, Pilot Knob State Park and Surf Ballroom and Museum. Rice Lake and Central Gardens of North Iowa are also within 12 miles (20 km).

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Exceptional

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Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Katee M.

15 Apr 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great weekend away!

This home is beautiful! Just as shown in the photos. Very clean, has everything you would need for the perfect weekend away. The host was also attentive when we had any questions. We will be booking again! Love being able to walk to dinner at Cafe Mir, great location!

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Loree V.

20 Feb 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely home

The home was absolutely lovely. It was very clean and just had a wonderful feel. It was close to restaurants and activities. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay!

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christie C.

14 Dec 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Girls weekend

This was a great place for a short girls weekend away stay. Quiet, beautiful and owner was very accommodating. Would stay again!

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

James F.

19 Nov 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice place

Came for a wedding. Very clean, had everything we needed.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

18 Sept 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fertile Iow

Wonderful home. Everything that was promised and more. Beautifully decorated in a eclectic manner.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

About the host

Hosted by Tracy

Both my husband and I are Iowa natives. My husband grew up in nearby Mason City and I was raised in the Iowa City area. We have strong family ties still in North Iowa and own property in Clear Lake where we love to spend time.

Why they chose this property

We fell in love with this town having visited a local restaurant called Cafe Mir. We were looking for properties for storage purposes and this fit the bill. The house is 122 years old and was in a sad state after being neglected for many of those years. Our choices were to tear it down or build it back and we chose the latter and didn't look back. We hope our guests enjoy the updated amenities and also enjoy this quaint North Iowa town.