Direct waterfront 2nd floor condo with tranquil Bayou 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 completely remodeled, nearly 1000 square foot retreat is truly special! New Impact Resistant sliding doors enhance the serene water, sunrise, and tropical nature views. Newly renovated kitchen & bathroom with new appliances & fixtures, 2021 HVAC, 2023 water heater, brand new roof, and new mid-century modern furnishings are some of the updated features you will enjoy. Mornings are extra sweet as the sunrise greets you each day, and sunset gatherings with friends and neighbors are a great way to end each day. Just bring your flip flops & beach wear and start enjoying the laid-back island lifestyle everyone in this active community loves. Two heated pools, tennis & pickleball courts, boat docks, a boathouse, shuffleboard, grilling stations, kayak launch, a beautiful private beach with gazebos & beach lounges, plus bicycle and kayak storage are at your disposal. Large pets are welcome here, units can be rented 6 times per year and boats up to 33 feet can be accommodated. After a fun-filled day kayaking, beach strolling, fishing or boating, first-class Restaurants and Eateries are located within a short walk, bike or boat ride, and a Shopping Plaza with a Café, Beauty Salon, Coffee & Smoothie Shop, Pizza, Pilates Studio, 24 hour Gym & a Liquor store etc. are just a few blocks away. Make your dreams of living on Longboat Key a reality! This condo did not have ANY DAMAGE from last years' hurricanes & the community features exclusively 2-story buildings & is exempt from Florida's Milestone inspection & reporting requirements.