The Beaches of Fort Myers & Sanibel are offering secluded cottage rentals for a “bubbled” vacation on the barrier islands of Sanibel and Captiva.

Florida Cottage Getaways

Looking for a family beach getaway that minimizes your COVID concerns? The Beaches of Fort Myers & Sanibel are offering secluded cottage rentals for a “bubbled” vacation on the barrier islands of Sanibel and Captiva. Visitors can bird watch at J.N. Ding Darling Wildlife Refuge, comb the beach for seashells, or bike along 25 miles of trails while staying at a diverse selection of cottage rentals.

Offerings include Castaways Cottages: Nestled on a strip of land that separates the Gulf of Mexico from the Pine Island Sound, these one, two and three-bedroom cottages radiate old-school charm. From $199/night. castaways-cottages.com; Cabbage Key Inn: On the boat-access-only island of Cabbage Key, cottages offer waterfront views even further off-the-grid. The popular Dollhouse Cottage includes a private dock and screened porch. From $185/night. cabbagekey.com/accommodations; Tween Waters Island Resort: Nineteen standalone residences, with beach or bay view options, are named for famous residents such as Anne Morrow Lindbergh, whose novel Gift From the Sea was inspired by the island. From $265/night. tween-waters.com

This is an excerpt of an article by Globe Correspondent Nece Regis, originally appearing on bostonglobe.com.