Calling all boating enthusiasts! This rarely available, single story, maintenance free villa in the highly sought after West of the Trail boating community offers effortless coastal living with access to private boat slips. Recently updated and situated on the ground floor, this spacious 2 bedroom, 2 bath property includes an oversized 2 car garage and a large all season Florida room overlooking a peaceful courtyard, capturing the essence of true Florida lifestyle. Only two miles from Nokomis Beach via scenic backroads, you can enjoy morning sunrise walks, evening sunsets, the famous beach drum circle, or a bike ride to North Jetty Park or along picturesque Casey Key Road. The community provides a private pool with restrooms and shaded seating area, pickleball and tennis courts, and private boat docks currently available on a first come, first served basis. Boaters will appreciate the no fixed bridge access for smooth passage to the Intracoastal Waterway. The Sorrento Inlet community stands high and dry, with no flooding even during the storms of 2024, offering both peace of mind and convenient access to the water. Interior upgrades include new A/C (2024), new epoxy garage flooring, granite countertops, new refrigerator, stainless steel appliances, new kitchen tile backsplash, breakfast bar, new pull out cabinet and pantry drawers, and under cabinet lighting. The primary suite serves as a private retreat with a newly installed curb less tiled shower, walk in closet, additional storage, and direct access to the Florida room. Both bathrooms feature granite countertops, and roll down hurricane shutters provide added protection in the lanai. HOA fees include exterior building maintenance (including tile roof), landscaping and common area care, pool maintenance, pickleball and tennis facilities, and wind, flood, and hazard insurance. With easy access to I 75 and ideally located just north of Venice and south of Sarasota, this villa is a true gem offering a perfect balance of comfort, convenience, and coastal living.