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

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV, books
Exterior
2 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Dining

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5116 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Fertile, IA
  • Place, Storre Wildlife Management Area
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Buddy Holly Crash Site
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Place, Surf Ballroom and Museum
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Airport, Mason City, IA (MCW-Mason City Municipal)
    ‪20 min drive‬

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About the area

Fertile

Located in Fertile, this vacation home is a 2-minute drive from Storre Wildlife Management Area and 8 minutes from Grant Townhall. .This vacation home is 4.1 mi (6.6 km) from Mallard Marsh and 4.9 mi (7.8 km) from Winnebago Oxbow.
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What's nearby

  • Storre Wildlife Management Area - 3 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Buddy Holly Crash Site - 20 min drive - 14.0 km
  • Diamond Jo Casino - 22 min drive - 34.0 km
  • Surf Ballroom and Museum - 23 min drive - 32.9 km
  • Clear Lake State Park - 27 min drive - 37.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Cafe Mir - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Amidh Bakery - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Stecker Palace! - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪O'Tool 'Frig - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Five Guys - ‬13 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

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.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a desk and a microwave.
This smoke-free vacation home features books, a playground, and hiking/biking trails nearby. Recreational activities include kayaking nearby.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1,250 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation