10/10 Excellent
Hillary B.
22 March 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay
Hillary B.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Entire home
Beautifully updated cottage right in the heart of Fertile, Iowa!
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5116.1 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Fertile, IA
- Buddy Holly Crash Site11 min drive
- Surf Ballroom and Museum18 min drive
- Diamond Jo Casino19 min drive
- Mason City, IA (MCW-Mason City Municipal)18 min drive
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
Beautifully updated cottage right in the heart of Fertile, Iowa!
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
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
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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
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
Fertile is home to this holiday home. Buddy Holly Crash Site and Surf Ballroom and Museum are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Storre Wildlife Management Area and Mallard Marsh. 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 - 10.3 km
- Surf Ballroom and Museum - 18 min drive - 15.7 km
- Diamond Jo Casino - 19 min drive - 26.9 km
- Clear Lake State Park - 22 min drive - 20.9 km
- The Historic Park Inn Hotel and City National Bank - 27 min drive - 36.0 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Cafe Mir - 4 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Rachel S.
23 March 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Getaway
Rachel S.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Amy B.
3 February 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful and clean home!
Amy B.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025
10/10 Excellent
Andrew R.
20 January 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great
Andrew R.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
10/10 Excellent
Julie M.
27 December 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay!!
Julie M.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Kailtin H.
7 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful place to stay for a long weekend!
Kailtin H.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Loree V.
21 October 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect
Loree V.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Kay K.
28 October 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Sisters weekend
Kay K.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Lindsey R.
19 December 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect!
Lindsey R.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Shari R.
13 September 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent
Shari R.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Christie C.
14 December 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Girls weekend
Christie C.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
10/10 Excellent
John C.
5 November 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Weekend Getaway
John C.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
James F.
19 November 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice place
James F.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
10/10 Excellent
Loree V.
20 February 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely home
Loree V.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
23 July 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing place!
Verified traveller
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Anne S.
12 August 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect space for our family.
Anne S.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Alicia H.
25 September 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Weekend
Alicia H.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Wendy E.
14 May 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property
Wendy E.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
10/10 Excellent
Pam C.
13 October 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely Stunning
Pam C.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Renee M.
6 August 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful!!
Renee M.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Michael N.
28 June 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Daughter
Michael N.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Cheryl K.
8 August 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Home
Cheryl K.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Barb R.
12 March 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful place to stay
Barb R.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
10/10 Excellent
Katee M.
15 April 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great weekend away!
Katee M.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
10/10 Excellent
Karen T.
19 June 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Experience
Karen T.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 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.
What makes this property unique
In addition to the local restaurant, Cafe Mir, there is also a coffee shop and market open on the weekends .. Fertile Beans and the Fertile Market.
Premier Host
They consistently provide great experiences for their guests
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