Welcome to your everyday vacation paradise! This beautiful condo offers a resort-style living experience with breathtaking open water views. Watch stunning sunsets, boats gliding by, and dolphins playing right from your enclosed patio. Located on the 1st floor, this unit is complete with 1 bedroom, 1 full bath and 600 square feet of living space. The spacious open floor plan features ceramic tile flooring throughout, and decorative lighting and ceiling fans for a stylish touch. The kitchen is designed with modern convenience in mind, featuring newer countertops, wood cabinets, new refrigerator, and a large snack bar for ease in entertaining. The bathroom is beautifully accentuated with a vanity, tub, and ceramic tile flooring - providing a luxurious feel. Located in Bay Island, this premier 55+ gated community has a 24-hour guard service, you'll enjoy an array of amenities that cater to an active and social lifestyle. The community boasts six heated pools, two spas, four lighted tennis courts, shuffleboard courts, and his and her Nautilus gyms. The marina and clubhouse, complete with a lounge and commercial kitchen, are perfect for social gatherings. Onsite management and a dedicated social director ensure a vibrant community life with planned activities. Relax at the waterfront tiki hut and picnic grilling area, or take a leisurely stroll along the 1 ¼ mile waterfront path around the complex. The condo is equipped with hurricane-rated front windows, shutters on the enclosed lanai and has an egress door to Boca Ciega Bay, covered assigned parking, and allows for one small pet. Whether you're seeking a vacation home, a year-round residence, or an investment opportunity with rental potential (up to four times a year), this condo is the perfect choice. Embrace the tranquility and convenience of resort-style living at Bay Island. Scenic views of Boca Ciega Bay, a 1.2 mile walking path around the entire complex and just minutes away from beaches, restaurants minutes away that include Gateway Subs, French Cafe & Ted Peters, 3 grocery stores within 1.4 miles - Publix, Winn Dixie & Walmart Neighborhood Market, downtown St. Pete, very close to the hospital and just a 30 minute drive to Tampa International Airport.