Live Big in a Home That’s Easy to Love. Discover how much comfort and convenience can fit into this beautifully updated one-bedroom home. Designed for easy living, it offers less maintenance, less cleaning, and lower utility costs—making it the perfect winter retreat, retirement home, or affordable year-round residence for one or a couple. Located in Caribbean Isles Residential Cooperative, you'll enjoy one of Florida's best values with no lot rent, no HOA, and no CDD—just a low monthly maintenance fee of $242. Better yet, the ownership share is included with the purchase. This charming home is being sold fully furnished and is truly move-in ready. Recent improvements include NEW flooring with completed subfloors, plumbing upgrades, NEW skirting, a NEW vapor barrier, added insulation, a durable metal roof, and updated living room windows. The thoughtfully designed floor plan offers 714 square feet of bright, open living space, plus a spacious Florida room that flows into an oversized storage and utility area, adding approximately 204 square feet of flexible space perfect for hobbies, a home office, overnight guests, or simply relaxing after a day on the water. Inside, you'll appreciate the comfortable coastal feel, a NEW stacked washer and dryer conveniently located near the bathroom, a step-in shower, linen storage, and a cozy, inviting bedroom. Life at Caribbean Isles is about much more than the home itself. This gated, resident-owned 55+ waterfront community offers canals with direct access to Tampa Bay, a heated pool, an active clubhouse, year-round social events, boating, kayaking, shuffleboard, bocce, horseshoes, and countless opportunities to enjoy Florida's outdoor lifestyle. The community is also golf cart friendly and pet friendly (with some restrictions). Conveniently situated between Tampa and Sarasota/Bradenton, you'll be just minutes from shopping, restaurants, medical facilities, beaches, airports, and everything the Gulf Coast has in amenities and services. If you've been searching for an affordable Florida home that lets you spend less time maintaining a house and more time enjoying life, this charming home is one you won't want to miss.