Annual Rental, Furnished, 2 Bed, 2 Bath, 2 Car Garage

ANNUAL RENTAL - Waterfront 2 bedroom, 2 bath, 2 car garage villa is located in the gated community of Emerald Pointe in Punta Gorda. This villa is a rare find with all the features of a single-family home. The boating enthusiast will appreciate the community boat ramp, marina, and docks available on a first come, first served basis. Great location with quick and direct access to the Peace River, Charlotte Harbor, and then on to the blue waters of the Gulf of Mexico. This residence features a bright and open floor plan with wall-to-wall sliders in all living areas providing awesome view of the water. Open up the sliders and bring the outdoors into your living area! This residence has been tastefully updated and appointed with rich hardwood flooring throughout, updated baths, color accent walls, decorator light and fan fixtures, and soaring vaulted ceilings in most rooms. You will be amazed as you enter the impressive and spacious great room with cherry wood beamed ceiling and fireplace with cherry wood mantle and floor to ceiling stacked stone façade. Off the dining area is a built-in wet bar with wine fridge – great for entertaining. The kitchen boasts granite counters with rich cherry wood cabinetry with deep drawers and decorative glass doors on upper cabinets, and stainless appliances with 3-door fridge. And the Florida Room!! WOW. It is huge! Completely glassed in with panoramic view of the waterway. This room is so big, you have lots of flexibility in arranging your living space. Step out onto your deck big enough for all your friends and family. Master suite has 2 wall-to-wall closets and updated en suite bath with spacious glassed shower with custom tile. Step out to your deck with sweeping view of waterway and spend hours watching the boats go by and enjoying the spectacular water views and wildlife and waterfowl that abound in this area. Other key features include dedicated laundry area with front load washer & dryer. Emerald Pointe offers resort style living with 3 pools – one heated, tennis and pickleball courts, fitness center, club house, shuffleboard and bocce courts, boat and RV storage (first come, first served), full activity schedule with something for everyone, and 24-hour gated/guarded entrance to the community. Plus, basic cable, water, and sewer are included! Proximity to local beaches, dining, shopping, and golf courses makes this property ideal for the Florida lifestyle. Also, easy access to waterfront public parks with bike and walking trails and picnic areas, and boat ramps providing access to many other waterways including the Peace and Myakka Rivers and the Gulf of Mexico. Historic downtown Punta Gorda and popular Fishermen’s Village with quaint shops and cafes nearby. Perfect location – quiet waterfront community yet all conveniences and amenities nearby. And quick and easy access to Interstate 75 with Fort Myers and Naples to the south and Sarasota and Tampa to the North. So, don’t miss your opportunity to enjoy resort style living in your own little piece of waterfront paradise! FURNITURE OPTIONAL - BASIC CABLE - WATER - SEWER - TRASH INCLUDED!!