Captiva Mermaid Pool House - Beachside of Village Center

Pool | Outdoor pool, a heated pool
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
Shower, hair dryer, towels, soap
TV, DVD player, books, music library
Fridge, microwave, oven, dishwasher

About this house rental

Located in Sanibel Island, this attractive house for $440 per night is a fantastic choice for your next trip. Since Ian, the Mermaid House has been totally repaired and had a major update including new kitchen and both baths and even a new pool screen cage. Guests returned on April 8th and were more than happy with the house and grounds. This house has always been one of the most in-demand homes on Captiva and that continues post-Ian. We are ready for your reservation for 2024, as virtually all 2023 weeks are already taken!! And, our photos were newly taken on July 29, 2023! There is continuing post-Ian progress on Captiva, which fared far better than Sanibel. The Island Store in the village center is open, as is The Mucky Duck. Captiva Cantina, R C Otter's, Captiva Island Pizza, Starbucks, the Old Captiva House at Tween-Waters Resort plus their Shipyard Restaurant, and their all new Crow's Nest Steakhouse with a fabulous view from the new 2nd floor dining room. The Green Flash Restaurant (virtually across the street) reopened Sept 22nd. Shops open include YOLO Rentals, and Beach Stuff and more! It won't be long until other restaurants and shops announce their re-opening plans. The beach looks as good as ever, as the storm brought in extra sand and it has been raked and distributed. House Description: Experience the laid-back, easy Captiva Island lifestyle with this classic 2 bedroom, 2 full bath cottage with no stairs to deal with. This is an extremely easy home to entertain children. You'll see why this is perhaps the most popular rental house on Captiva based on rental history. The house just had a new A/C system, all new flooring and interior paint in September 2021. And December 2021 saw the installation of new energy-saving impact windows and full outside painting. Of course, recent hurricane recovery work has repeated some of that previous work. The Mermaid's private, secluded, 26 ft x 14 ft heated and newly resurfaced pool with paver stone deck is just off the double French doors of the living room. The Mermaid Home may be called a cottage, but this house is as well updated and perhaps better equipped than a new luxury home. Included is a 42' HDTV, a 6-disc CD player with a large music selection, Bluetooth connection to our 100-watt Onkyo receiver with Bose inside speakers and outside pool speakers. Wireless Comcast cable Internet is in place. The primary bedroom has a King bed with 32" HDTV and a new master bath with shower. The guest bedroom is twin equipped and has an HDTV with DVD. The living room provides a very comfortable Natuzzi Italian leather queen-size sleeper sofa, The new hallway bath services the guest room and living room guests. The kitchen is new and fully equipped with ice-making refrigerator, microwave, dishwasher, coffee and espresso machines, and all utensils. The adjacent open dining area has a table for 4 and stools at the kitchen bar for 2 more. A Weber gas grill is outside the kitchen and pool area, with a spare propane tank always available for heavy use. A new washer and dryer are provided in the adjacent laundry room. Included is a handy beach cart to haul all the beach chairs, umbrellas, cooler, beach toys, and beach towels to the beach The grounds are covered with many varieties of tropical flowering plants (though replanted and recovering from the storm), the beach is a short 2-4 -minute walk and the docks of the bay are even closer. Captiva's charming village center is a 5-minute walk from the house. Personally maintained by the owners, this home is one of the very few Captiva rental houses not managed by a management company. We personally supervise and assist our cleaning staff each Saturday. As the last to walk out the door prior to your arrival, we can assure you the Mermaid Home is one of the best-prepared homes on Captiva, both inside and outside. Though we give the personal attention of a private host, we perform as professionals. Larry Hahn Owner/Manager Please Note: We accept only Saturday to Saturday reservations, as is the standard on Captiva Island. We accept reservations no further than a year in advance, as current guests have the first option to reserve the same week the following year. If the guests do not re-book by 10 am on their departure day, a new reservation request may be accepted.

Amenities

Pool
Air conditioner
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony / Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Wheelchair accessible
Garden

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Reviews

5.0/5.0
Outstanding(78 Reviews)
10.0
Jan 2024
We had a lovely time despite weather conditions! Even with wind, rain, and cool temperatures we managed to walk, shell, and swim. The house had all the 'things' we needed - beach towels, great music selection, sharp knives, laundry detergent, dishwasher detergent, trash bags. It was perfect for the four of us!
5.0
Jan 2024
Our family had a great stay at the Mermaid House over New Years! We visit Captiva annually and this was our first time back since hurricane Ian. The house, pool and grounds are in great shape and are just as depicted in the photos. It is a quick, easy walk over to the beach and the shed is filled with everything you will need for a perfect beach day. Larry was a great host. He went above and beyond by bringing us an item that was missing and communicated about a brief Wifi outage, even before we knew it wasn't working. We highly recommend this cozy Captiva home!
5.0
Jan 2024
Had a wonderful time. Owner was super receptive and very nice. We loved the home and area and will be back.
5.0
Dec 2023
We enjoyed our stay. The location was great for walking to restaurants and to the beach. It was very comfortable for my husband, myself and our two girls who loved all the mermaid stuff. Pool was fun!
5.0
Oct 2023
I traveled with my husband and 86 year old mom. We have been coming to Sanibel/Captiva for 30+ years and have normally stayed on Sanibel. Due to Hurricane Ian, we stayed here and LOVED it. We wanted to come and support the businesses that were open - shopping and dining. The home is charming, cozy and spotlessly clean. While we did not cook, the home is equipped with everything needed to make a great meal. The decor is lovely. The pool/outdoor area was great. You could enjoy sitting in the sun if you wanted to get that suntan, or enjoy the screened in pool area which kept the sun to a minimum. The pool was a great temperature. This home was also great for my mom because she has some mobility issues and with only one small step up, it was easy for her to maneuver. Larry, the owner, was also a pleasure to deal with. Quick to respond to any questions you may have. We were fortunate enough to meet him on our last day. We will be back!
5.0
Sep 2023
We love this place so much we booked another week here next year despite experiencing Idalia first hand.
4.0
star 5 empty
Jul 2023
Not enough great things to stay. This is a wonderful property, lovely pool and great communication with the owners.
5.0
Jul 2023
This was the perfect vacation house for our family. It was super clean and had everything we needed and more.

FAQs

How much does this house cost compared to others in Sanibel Island?

The average price for a rental in Sanibel Island is $385 per night. This rental is $55 above the average.

Is parking included with this house?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Captiva Mermaid Pool House - Beachside of Village Center. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this house?

Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Captiva Mermaid Pool House - Beachside of Village Center. Enjoy the water!

Is Captiva Mermaid Pool House - Beachside of Village Center pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at Captiva Mermaid Pool House - Beachside of Village Center?

We found 11 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, and parking.

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