About House

3200 SQ. FT., 6 BDRMS + 4.5 BATHS, SLEEPS 12+ Come enjoy a large family and friends gathering at this spacious luxury home just a few minutes stroll to the beach. One of the larger homes on the island, with 6 bedrooms and 4.5 bathrooms and over 3200 sq. ft, this home has plenty of room for large groups to be together and not feel overcrowded. It has a combination of beautiful furnishings, tile and hardwood floors, crown molding, granite countertops and all the amenities one could desire for their tropical island vacation. Situated on a unique small lake on the island, this location offers something for everyone. There is a heated pool with swim up tiki hut and jacuzzi. There are 3 separate balcony areas all with great views of everything from the pool and lake to the Gulf water. The main balcony off the living area is over-sized and will be perfect for that large family meal outdoors overlooking the pool and lake. The garage is spacious, and can easily hold 2 cars. There is parking for 4 additional cars outside. There is a ping-pong table for the kids and adults to enjoy. The covered pool lanai offers a bar which includes stools, sink, refrigerator and flat screen TV- the perfect 'hang out' vacation spot! Come be one of the first to enjoy all the brand new luxury tropical island vacation home has to offer. The open concept living are flows seamlessly into the kitchen, dining and hall areas. It features a floor to ceiling custom entertainment center on the mail wall with a 55' flat screen HDTV and shelves full of books and movies for your enjoyment. A spacious leather sectional and additional chairs offer plenty of seating for all. A spacious third level accommodates a bonus kids lounge with couches, HGTV, a DVD player and an XBox. The upstairs lounge leads to a large balcony with breathtaking views of the lake and the Gulf in the distance. The spacious gourmet kitchen has it all- travertine tile, custom cabinets and fixtures. The kitchen is fully stocked with all needed accessories, including pots and cooking utensils. The island offers ample seating for six, granite counter-tops, stainless steel appliances and plenty of storage in the cabinets to satisfy the most discriminating cook. Two large dining tables provide plenty of seating for a large party. The main level has a Master Suite with King size bed, walk in closet and a large private balcony. There is also a large, flat screen HDTV, DVD and a stereo system. The second level has 5 bedrooms. The 2nd master suite and two more bedrooms have King beds. The 5th bedroom has a set of double beds and the 6th bedroom has 2 twin beds. There also is a full size convertible sofa located in the bonus kids lounge area on the 3rd level. With the exception of the twin bedroom, all bedrooms have flat screen HDTV's. Some have also DVD players. The upstairs lounge has a HDTV, DVD player and Xbox station with several installed games. There are 4.5 bathrooms. The half bath is on the main level near the living room. All the other bathrooms are en-suite bathrooms for each bedroom, with two bedrooms sharing a large bathroom in a Jack-and-Jill style set up. The main level master bath has a spacious shower, while the upstairs master bath has a soaking tub in addition to a shower of the same size. All bathrooms are outfitted with travertine tile, granite countertops, beautiful fixtures and fine linens. There are also hotel style bath amenities in each bathroom including soaps, shower cap, shampoo, conditioner, body wash, and 2 rolls of bathroom tissue. The outside area, surrounded by a privacy fence and lush landscaping, has plenty of space for a large group to hang out and relax at a pool party. There is a spacious pool deck with plenty of full size lounge chairs and a table with chairs under the pool side lanai. The outdoor bar features granite countertops, a flat screen HGTV, Weber grill, sink, refrigerator and bar stools. Around the corner, an outdoor shower with hot/cold water provides a convenient way to rinse off after the beach or pool. There are two large balconies with tables and chairs providing outstanding views of the lake, the island as well as views of the Gulf of Mexico waters. An oversized deck off the main living area with a table and chairs offers a wonderful setting for alfresco meals. It overlooks the pool and has a beautiful view of the lake. The focal point of the yard is a beautiful, heated tropical pool with a waterfall, spa and a swim-up Tiki Bar. The pool also features several sitting areas and a shallow area for younger kids. **Please note! Pool heater in our home is locked for your safety and controls must not be tampered with as they are monitored by the pool company. 80° is the highest heat temperature setting. Pool temperatures will probably stay around 75° during the winter months. Please note if cold days occur, water temperatures will drop and may stay cooler longer. Pool heaters will not operate and will automatically shut down if outside temperatures get too cold. While we take every precaution to ensure that pool is heated as specified, weather conditions may affect the temperature of the pool. Nothing can be done about this issue. The jacuzzi is not a hot tub. The temperature of the jacuzzi is set at the same temperature as the pool. Guests should not expect hot tub like temperatures for jacuzzis. In the event of pool equipment malfunctions during your stay, we will expedite repairs as quickly as possible. It may be necessary to close the swimming pool for maintenance purposes. No refund or rent adjustment will be made for circumstances beyond our control, malfunctions or loss of use of equipment or amenities.