Motivated seller has a price improvement! This elevated retreat in the sought-after Bayou section of Bay Isles is ready for you! —A seamless blend of sophisticated design and relaxed coastal elegance. Encompassing nearly 2,100 sq. ft. of sunlit interiors, this residence offers an open-concept floor plan with soaring vaulted ceilings, creating an airy, inviting ambiance ideal for both everyday living and effortless entertaining. The expansive family room transitions beautifully into the contemporary eat-in kitchen, featuring clean, high-end finishes, abundant cabinetry, a large central island, and top-of-the-line stainless steel appliances that will delight. Thoughtful details such as graceful archways, ambient lighting, and tasteful materials add refined character throughout. Originally a 3-bedroom design, the home has been artfully reimagined to offer 2 bedrooms plus a dedicated office space—perfect for today’s flexible lifestyle. The oversized primary suite is a private sanctuary with a generous walk-in closet and a beautifully remodeled spa-like bath complete with double sinks and a fully tiled walk-in shower. The second bedroom is equally well-appointed, with direct access to an updated full bath. Sliders from both the kitchen and the primary suite open to the expansive screened upper-level deck with skylights—an ideal setting for al fresco dining, morning coffee, or sunset relaxation while overlooking the private lap pool, inviting patio, and meticulously refreshed landscaping. This residence offers true lock-and-leave convenience with a newer roof, advanced drainage system, updated landscaping, and low-maintenance, higher-end finishes that make it virtually maintenance-free. A rare 3-car garage provides ample space for vehicles and storage. Residents of Bay Isles enjoy access to the exclusive Bay Isles Beach Club, where sugar-white sands and the Gulf’s turquoise waters await. Enjoy proximity to the Longboat Key Club’s world-class golf, tennis, and pickleball facilities, as well as the LBK Marina. Daily conveniences—including Publix, the Caron Family Pavilion, and town services—are just moments away. A short drive brings you to the fine dining, boutique shopping, and cultural treasures of St. Armands Circle and downtown Sarasota, with Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport only 15 minutes away. This is Longboat Key luxury at its finest—simply move in, unpack, and embrace the effortless resort lifestyle you deserve.