286 Stella Maris DR S

END UNIT, southern facing, Gulf access, WIDE water views in the waterfront community of Stella Maris at Port of the Islands. Waterfront living at its finest with access to the Ten Thousand Islands right from your private dock marked 286. As an end unit villa, the open floor plan is filled with natural light. This 2-bedroom +den has 2 bathrooms with a split bedroom layout for the ultimate guest privacy. This home offers 1,588 of thoughtfully designed coastal interior. Wake up to a water view from your master bedroom suite! It includes dual walk-in closets and a bathroom with a generously sized soaking tub with separate shower. The guest bedroom suite feels like vacation with a modern coastal design. The kitchen features two-tone cabinetry, granite counters, stainless appliances, a cooktop with chimney hood, wall oven/microwave, and a center island. In-residence laundry with additional storage closet is located right off the 2-car garage. The garage is the ultimate workspace for hobbyists. Featuring a mini-split AC, work desk, shelving, & a retractable garage door screen with a door for sensible access. With both garage and driveway parking, there is room for all the toys! Your cozy covered lanai lounge space is screened and features an in-ground pool with travertine-paver decking and an outdoor shower head with the perfect indoor-outdoor setting for sunset dinners, morning coffee, or entertainment after a day on the boat! The Gulf is approximately seven miles from your back yard. Along the way, enjoy fishing and unforgettable wildlife encounters - dolphins playing in your wake, manatees gathering beneath your dock, and exotic birds watching. Enjoy your tropical landscaping complete with mango, lemon, banana and birds of paradise. Equipped with a hybrid dual fuel 12.000-watt whole house generator AND whole house surge protector at the electric panel. Windows & Doors (2020), Roof (2017), Water Heather (2024) Air Handler (2023) Pool Motor (2024). Local essentials include Publix, Super Walmart, and Lowe’s approximately 15 minutes away. The white sandy beaches of Marco Island and the waterfront dining of Goodland just 15 minutes away. If you’re looking for a night on the town, downtown Naples is approximately 30 minutes away. Everglades National Park is approximately 20 minutes away for additional outdoor activities!