1280 HOLIDAY DRIVE ENGLEWOOD FL 34223 MLS #D6136783

**PARADISE IS KNOCKING!!** What could be better than your very own adorable & affordable wonderfully updated home, on a quiet dead-end street, in a quaint barrier island community, within steps of one of Florida’s most sought-after Gulf beaches? Well… with this exceptional home you can add **BEACH ACCESS, YOUR OWN BACKYARD INGROUND SWIMMING POOL AND PEEK-A-BOO BAY VIEWS FROM THE SUNNY LIVING ROOM! This charming beach-area property, with appealing decor and impressive updates, offers a bounty of amenities for the ultimate relaxation and enjoyment! Meticulously designed and refurbished, the “Blue Isle Cottage” is offered at a reasonable price for a tastefully TURN-KEY FURNISHED beach-area 2 bedroom/2 bath POOL home! This popular short-term vacation rental doubles as a perfect get-away for owners and extended family! As nearby sparkling, aqua-hued Gulf of Mexico waves gently lapping the shoreline are “calling”… just pack your cooler & beach chairs and stroll the short distance to nearby Englewood beach! There you can sit with your toes in the sand, sun, fish, watch dolphin and manatee swim by, or stroll down along the shoreline of Stump Pass Beach State Park to the tip of Manasota Key and check out the entertaining boating activity at breathtaking Stump Pass… collecting seashells and shark’s teeth along the way! When you return home, kick off your flip flops and rinse the sand off at your outdoor shower before taking a relaxing dip in your own swimming pool! With a multitude of essential upgrades, the lucky new owner will find little to do except MOVE IN and ENJOY! Enhancements include: double impact windows & slider, resurfaced solar heated pool w/updated lighting, pool cage, En Suite primary bath w/granite vanity, tiled flooring, walk-in shower; updated guest bath w/granite countertop, updated fixtures, tiled flooring; remodeled kitchen w/granite countertops, several stainless appliances, updated plumbing/fixtures, upgraded appliances including refrigerator-dishwasher-microwave-disposal-range; water heater; HVAC system plus interior and exterior paint!! Situated between Sarasota/Siesta Key to the north and Boca Grande to the south, Manasota Key is in a gem of a location, offering several beach and bayside parks plus Gulf and Lemon Bay access via a number of county-maintained roads running east and west off Gulf Blvd to the water! Great for launching kayaks and SUPS! Locals enjoy world-class fishing, waterfront dining and dancing at several nearby fine restaurants located across from Englewood Beach Park. Seasonal Grand Prix off-shore boat races are a spectacular annual event every November! Residents and guests find boat/jet ski/kayak/bike/golf cart rentals conveniently on-Island! **”Beach access” is via plat of Englewood Shores subdivision. Come explore the mesmerizing beauty, serenity, sunny skies and seasonal crystal clear waters of Southwest Florida! BREATHTAKING SUNRISES and SUNSETS are just a “FLASH” AWAY! *PARADISE IS WAITING FOR YOU!*