This house offers the best of island living - a boat dock out back and deeded private access to the white sandy beaches of Longboat Key, located just down the street. Situated on the North end of Longboat, you are minutes from Coquina Beach and historic Bridge St. and Anna Maria Island. Sarasota, Lido Beach and St. Armands Circle are a 15 minute drive south on picturesque Gulf of Mexico Drive. A well stocked convenient store, deli and 3 restaurants (Continental, Italian and Mexican) are a block away and favorites like Euphemia Hay, Lazy Lobster, Dry Dock, Bridge Tender and the Chart House are a short drive.

The home is recently updated with new flooring, remodeled bathroom, fresh paint and all new linens.

Both Bedrooms and two separate living areas all feature large screen TV's with cable service. There is dedicated office area with printer. The primary bedroom has a king bed and the guest room has a queen, with a sliding glass door to the patio overlooking the canal. The kitchen is well appointed and outfitted with everything you need to cook and bake. The spice cabinet is stocked. It features a gas stove, dishwasher, coffee maker, microwave, toaster oven, as well as other convenient appliances (toaster, instant hot water kettle, regular and immersion blender). It opens to a dining area featuring a large, antique handcrafted wooden table. The laundry area has a full sized washer and dryer.

The home has room to park 3 cars and a boat trailer. By boat, you are just a minutes from fun destinations like Beer Can Island and Longboat Pass sandbar...or you can dock for lunch at The Shore, Mar Vista, Anna Maria Oyster Bar or all the restaurants and Bars on Bridge St.

The owner will consider small dogs. The house is wheelchair accessible and has handles in key areas for assistance, if needed. Smoking is not permitted except on the lanai.

The home is available fully furnished beginning on Nov. 1st. Welcome to Paradise!