Don't miss this rarely available, meticulously maintained 3 bedroom, second floor villa in the sought after gated community of Villas of Waterside, offering the ultimate Marco Island lifestyle with easy access to beaches, shops, marinas, parks, and dining. This unit includes a highly coveted 2 car attached garage and presents a spacious 1,770 sq ft open floor plan highlighted by soaring vaulted ceilings and abundant natural light. The expansive living room features stunning 4 panel, 9 foot sliding doors opening to a large, screened lanai with a tranquil, park like view. The updated coastal inspired white kitchen is a chef's delight, boasting granite counters, undercounter lighting, and a large breakfast bar, while the main living areas feature updated diagonal tile flooring. The spacious owner's retreat offers a newly refreshed spa like bath complete with a tiled walk in shower, soaking tub, and double vanities with quartz counters. A desirable split floor plan ensures guest privacy, with both guest rooms featuring plantation shutters; the third bedroom is currently used as a den with elegant Brazilian wood flooring and French doors. For peace of mind, the villa includes electric lanai shutters and roll down window shutters. Villas of Waterside is a waterfront community providing resort style amenities, including a heated pool, hot tub, sauna, fitness room, clubhouse, and pickleball/tennis court. This turnkey villa, which is also pet friendly (2 pets, combined 50 lb limit), offers a fantastic opportunity to embrace the desirable Marco Island lifestyle.