Captiva Mermaid Pool House - Beachside of Village Center
Experience the laid-back, easy Captiva Island lifestyle with this classic 2 bedroom, 2 full bath cottage style house 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 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 cozy house is as well updated and perhaps better equipped than a new luxury home.
Included is a 43' Smart 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" Smart 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 a New S/S ice-making refrigerator, microwave, dishwasher, Cuisinart drip coffee maker, Keurig, 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. New washer and dryer provided in the adjacent laundry room.
Included is a handy beach cart with soft sand tires 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 of the Green Flash Restaurant 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 on their departure day, a new reservation request may be accepted.
We also personally own and manage our larger Sun & Moon House, VRBO 202852, a Key West-style multi-level home. You may be assured of a perfectly prepared house, both inside and out, as we're the last to leave the house before you arrive.
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The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Start the dishwasher
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Saturday to Saturday rentals only, as is the norm on Captiva Island.
Important information
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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
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
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
Captiva
Located in Captiva, this holiday home is near the beach. Bailey - Matthews Shell Museum and Sanibel Historical Museum and Village are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Jensen’s Marina and McCarthy's Marina. Sanibel Captiva Conservation Foundation and BIG Arts Center are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing, sailing and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.
Fort Myers, FL (RSW-Southwest Florida Intl.) - 62 min drive
Restaurants
Mainstay North Captiva & Barnacles Bar
Mangos
The Green Flash Waterfront Restaurant - 1 min walk
Starbucks - 16 min walk
The Bubble Room - 8 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Does Captiva Mermaid Pool House - Beachside of Village Center have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.
How much does it cost to stay at Captiva Mermaid Pool House - Beachside of Village Center?
As of 3 April 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Captiva Mermaid Pool House - Beachside of Village Center on 6 June 2026 start from NZ$765, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
Is Captiva Mermaid Pool House - Beachside of Village Center pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Captiva Mermaid Pool House - Beachside of Village Center?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Captiva Mermaid Pool House - Beachside of Village Center?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Captiva Mermaid Pool House - Beachside of Village Center?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Captiva Mermaid Pool House - Beachside of Village Center located?
Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of J. N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge, Captiva Beach and Jensen’s Marina. Jungle Drums and McCarthy's Marina are also within 10 minutes.
Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
House stocked with all that you need for cooking, cleaning, pool and beach. Loved that its is one of the only few ranch homes on Captiva and has a large porch, pool and yard that get sun. Close to everything
The host was very welcoming and readily available. He cares about his guests and makes sure they enjoy their visit. He’s very hands on about maintaining the property.
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!
We seem to always come back to Mermaid House because it works so well for my wife and me. Great location, immaculate, responsive and friendly owner, private pool and grounds. We look forward to our next visit.
We loved our stay at the Mermaid house. There was plenty of room for our family of three, both inside and out. We loved being able to walk to the beach whenever we wanted to, or to walk to the many restaurants in town. We are looking forward to staying there again.
We stayed at Mermaid house with another couple and had a wonderful time. The location was perfect…a short walk to the beach and to restaurants and a small grocery store. The home is beautifully but simply decorated. Our bed was comfortable and the kitchen had everything we needed. The salt water pool was pristine. We would stay here again. It would be nice if the 2nd bedroom had a king size bed for a 2nd couple. But that’s the only thing I would change.
Couldn't have been better. Property is spectacular. House is fully equipped and close to all. Owners are a pleasure to deal with and responsive to any questions. Looking forward to our next visit.
While small in size, the Mermaid House was huge in enjoyment! Great location, bed was so comfy, place was immaculate, pool refreshing and clean, and the shed stocked with everything we needed poolside or at the beach. Short walk and we were at the beach every morning and evening.
Carol S.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Justin D.
26 February 2019
Charming house with a great pool and excellent location
This house was perfect for our family of 5. Great location (2 block walk to the beach down quiet streets) and a personal pool heated to the perfect temp! Larry was response to any questions we had and I’d recommend this property to anyone.
Justin D.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 25 March 2020
This family with 3 children left the house in perfect condition and made for easy preparation for our incoming guests. I do hope to have them return in the future at either this house or my larger Sun & Moon House, as they may have a larger family group on the next visit.
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Mary R.
22 April 2019
Terrific family getaway
We had such a lovely time in the beautiful Mermaid house. Larry is a very gracious host and we felt very welcomed. We enjoyed the pool so much and the few minutes walk to the fantastic beach makes this house a dream location. Our family of six (4 kids plus parents) loved every minute of our stay. It was a very relaxing week and we would love to stay again. Thank you so much Larry!
Mary R.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 25 March 2020
Another wonderful first-time guest family! We look forward to their next visit to the Mermaid House.
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!
Mermaid Cottage was perfect for our beach vacation in Captiva. Larry communicated very well what to expect, logistics, etc. The cottage was clean and inviting and ideal location. The pool was an added bonus. Everything was great… only thing that would have made it better was if we could have stayed longer. 😁
If this property sounds and looks like what you are looking for, stop the search. Perfectly represented in pics and descrirption , the bonus was enjoying Captiva w/o it being overcrowded. Owner is responsive, spotlessly clean, great location to town and beach.
vincent m.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Helen M.
2 March 2019
Still the perfect place!
We stayed at the Mermaid House many years ago and were so glad to be able to come back this year. Everything has been kept up beautifully. The simplicity of the house with just the right amount of amenities (including plenty of fresh towels, the right amount of kitchen utensils, the comfortable beds, the nice sound system, etc) and the lovely clean very private pool provided a tremendously good place for rest and fun. The location is perfect and the host was wonderfully responsive. Can't wait to come back - thank you!
Helen M.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 25 March 2020
It is always great to get good reviews recognizing our property and our work in personally preparing the Mermaid House, as well as our Sun & Moon House. Like most all of our guests, they left it in such good condition that it was easy for us to prepare for the incoming guests just 4 hours later. After returning from Captiva this afternoon, we received an e-mail request from Helen to return next year.
This year was our first time staying at the Mermaid Beach House, but it won't be our last. We loved this cottage, located in the heart of Captiva. This house was the perfect size for a family of five with three small children. We spent our day at the beach in the morning and afternoon, just a short walk down the road and to the right. In the afternoon, we had lunch and spent our time swimming. The owners are friendly and live nearby should an emergency or need arise - they are very friendly! We are counting down the days till our next trip!
This is a very updated home with new appliances, furniture and just about everything you could possibly need! Our favorite thing was the pool right outside the living room door. We made use of the wagon to get to the beach. I did read in another post about the beach being a 2 minute walk, using the two paths you could try neither was that quick. We stayed for 2 weeks and loved it!!! Would definitely recommend!
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!
Allison L.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Katie W.
12 April 2013
Amazing trip!
We have been visiting Sanibel & Captiva Island for many years & love it. This was by far the best trip yet! We have twin 5 year old daughters & a 6 year old son~ the set up was absolutly perfect for swimming kids! Our kids were able to wake up early & get to swimming (usually by 8am!). We walked a short 4 min to the beach during the afternoon for some beach time, then back to the pool. It is in great walking distance to the "city" of Captiva. Many resturaunts, coffee places, shops, & ice cream just blocks away! We had an AMAZING trip~ cannot wait to go back!
Katie W.
Response from VrboOwner on 25 March 2020
We're pleased our Mermaid Home helped provide Katie's family their "best trip yet". Perhaps it is the preservation of a classic Captiva cottage style house, the amenities and preparation we provide, or just the continued lure of Captiva as a tropical, Carribbean style island that makes all this come together.
Larry & Donna, Owners and Hosts
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!
Kathleen H.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023
About the host
Hosted by Larry Hahn, Owner
I have been in the Captiva vacation home rental business since 1998 and personally maintain and manage our properties, and now Debbie, my wife as of November 2017, is with me to help. The Mermaid House was my first, and we've kept it fresh and always doing something new to please guests every year. Debbie is now my partner with this house and our Real Estate business. We're the last to leave the house before you arrive, so we know it is prepared perfectly for your arrival. Call us at 239.898.8789
Why they chose this property
This is one of the few remaining classic Captiva cottage style houses offering the charm of 'Olde Florida', but with all the continuous updates and conveniences of newer homes. It is one of the last ground level homes built (1976), as all homes built from 1978 required the living area to be built on pilings requiring stairs to enter. It may have the record for popularity based on rental history, as it has less than a handful of unrented weeks in recent years, perhaps making it the most popular rental house on Captiva!.
What makes this property unique
The pool on the same level of the house with no stairs to deal with make entertaining all family members quite easy. Further, the location on a small, quiet street is close to beach, bay, Chapel by the Sea, Captiva Library and the village center with an easy walk to all. Ramps are available to get wheelchairs up the 2 steps to the house from ground level.
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