Welcome to Mermaid Cottage—a charming elevated 3BR/2BA pool home in Sanibel’s sought-after Gumbo Limbo neighborhood. This is the best-priced elevated pool home currently on the market in Gumbo Limbo, offering exceptional value in a family-friendly community - a rare opportunity to own a Sanibel home well below the island’s median price.Surrounded by lush native landscaping, this beach retreat features light-filled living spaces, a spacious enclosed Florida room, wrap-around porches, and a sparkling pool with patio area—ideal for relaxed island living or entertaining. This well-maintained property offers a perfect blend of island charm and modern comfort, ideal as a full-time residence, vacation getaway, or investment opportunity. Most recent updates include a new A/C system and new pool equipment in 2023. The roof was replaced in 2018, water heater in 2017. The current flood insurance policy is transferable.Gumbo Limbo is a serene enclave of island-style homes and lakes. Zoned for The Sanibel School, a top-rated K–8 public school. Just a short drive or bike ride to world-renowned beaches, nature preserves, local shops, and dining, Mermaid Cottage invites you to slow down, breathe deeply, and live the Sanibel dream!
Equipment:
- Dryer
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
- Ice Maker
- Microwave
- Range
- Refrigerator
- Refrigerator With Ice Maker
- Washer
Interior Features:
- Breakfast Bar
- Built In Features
- Separate Formal Dining Room
- Family Dining Room
- Living Dining Room
- Pantry
- Tub Shower
- Cable Tv
- Walk In Pantry
- Walk In Closets
- Home Office
Exterior Features:
- Deck
- None
- Patio
View:
- Y
Amenities:
- None
Financial Information:
- Taxes: $6,829.65
- Tax Year: 2024
- HOA Fee 2: $250.00
- HOA Frequency 2: Annually
Room Dimensions:
- Laundry: Inside
School Information:
- Elementary School: The Sanibel School/School Choice
- Middle School: The Sanibel School/School Choice
- Junior High: The Sanibel School/School Choice
- High School: School Choice
Additional Information:
- Building Description: Stilt
- MLS Area: Si01 - Sanibel Island
- Total Square Footage: 1,760
- Total Floors: 1
- Water: Public
- Construction: Wood Siding, Wood Frame
- Date Listed: 2025-06-27 10:47:08
- Pool: Y
- Pool Description: Concrete, In Ground, Pool Equipment
- Private Spa: N
- Furnished: Unfurnished
- Den: N
- Windows: Casement Windows
- Parking: Attached, Driveway, Underground, Garage, Two Spaces, Unpaved
- Garage Description: Y
- Garage Spaces: 3
- Attached Garage: Y
- Flooring: Laminate, Tile
- Roof: Shingle
- Heating: Central, Electric
- Cooling: Central Air, Ceiling Fans, Electric
- Fireplace: N
- Security: None, Smoke Detectors
- Laundry: Inside
- Irrigation: None
- 55+ Community: N
- Pets: Yes
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Lot Desc.: Rectangular Lot
- Amenities: None
Waterfront Description:
- None
Listing Courtesy Of: Vip Realty Group Inc
paulrose@viprealty.com
paulrose@viprealty.com