Update following Hurricane Ian: Newly built and completed to perfection in early 2024, this brand new construction home is ready for rentals! Welcome to "Mermaid Cottage" a stunning, new-construction home in the heart of Sanibel. This tropical paradise is nestles on a quiet dead end street, conveniently located near the City's center close to restaurants, shopping, bike rentals and more! Mermaid Cottage was recently, custom built in 2024 and has all the luxuries and conveniences you could need or want in your next rental home on Sanibel. This home boasts stunning, coastal furnishings and decor with a touch of mermaid! This is the perfect home for entertaining with its open floor plan inclusive of a gorgeous chefs kitchen, stunning dining room, and comfortable living room area all overlooking the serene outdoor deck space. The home offers 3 bedrooms with a convenient split bedroom configuration and 2 full bathrooms. Bring your whole family including the dog and enjoy this coastal island retreat for many years to come! Home amenities include: 3 bedrooms/2 bathrooms -- 2 King bed, 1 XL Bunk bed (2XL Twins), 1 single Twin bed & pull-out sleeper (sleeps 8), 4 Smart TV's (streaming only), WIFI available, washer & dryer, fully equipped kitchen, BBQ gas grill, 4 bikes & kid trailer included with rental (bikes are not serviced by SBL), baby items include stroller, pack n play, booster seat, highchair. Pets considered (1 Small dog only - 40 lbs MAX). Bed linens and bath towels included. Beach chairs, beach towels, and an umbrella are provided for added convenience. Please note: ALL of our Single Family Homes require a 28 day minimum rental period per the city of Sanibel. This unit is non-smoking with a maximum occupancy of 8 people. Sanibel Vacations, or "SBL Vacations" provide a variety of high quality, meticulously attended vacation rental homes and condos on Sanibel & Captiva Islands. We are a boutique vacation rental company who strive to make your next island adventure to be the most relaxing and memorable experience possible. We look forward to seeing you soon!! Please Note: For ALL HomeAway/Vrbo bookings, the SBL Rental Agreement, particularly the cancellation policy & payment schedule, will supersede the published HomeAway/Vrbo policies. Please read the rental agreement provided at the time of booking to review all applicable policies. Please call the property manager with any questions regarding cancellation and payment schedule procedures.