Escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life to savor serene tropical surroundings, peaceful powder sand beaches & stunning sunsets. Updated & turnkey furnished 2BR/2BA end unit with tranquil water views, located in a charming Gulf-to-Bay community, between the azure blue waters of the Gulf of Mexico and serene Bishops Bayou, where dolphins & manatees play. This inviting ground floor condo offers an open floorplan with water views from the kitchen, dining & living room, and the enclosed lanai. New impact rated windows and doors, carefree tile flooring throughout, granite counters & stainless steel appliances are some of the improvements. Interior laundry with full size washer/dryer, a huge storage closet for all your toys & a private courtyard for outdoor grilling & assigned parking right outside your private entrance complete this perfect beach retreat. If you enjoy an active lifestyle, this community is for you. Two heated pools, tennis & pickleball courts, docks with boat slips, a boathouse, shuffleboard, grilling stations, a kayak launch, a beautiful private beach with gazebos & beach lounges, bicycle storage and kayak storage. Large pets are welcome here, units can be rented 6 times per year and boats up to 33 feet can be accommodated when slips are available. After a fun-filled day kayaking, beach strolling, fishing or boating, first-class Restaurants and a Pub are located within a short walk, bike or boat ride, and a Shopping Plaza with a Cafe, Salon, Coffee & Smoothie Shop, Pizza, Pilates Studio, 24 hour Gym & a Liquor store etc. are just a block away. Make your dreams of living on Longboat Key a reality!