Experience the wonderful lifestyle of this gated, secluded waterfront community located along Anna Maria Sound, just across the bridge from the sandy beaches of Anna Maria Island. Enjoy your own boat slip which will accommodate a vessel up to 26?, with direct access to the Intercoastal, and then out to the Gulf of Mexico. This community is located in historic Cortez, Florida which is one of the last working fishing villages in Florida, where you?ll find delightful waterfront restaurants, boat rentals, deep sea fishing, and whimsical shops. Offering over 1,800 square feet of gracious living, not including the lanai which has glass sliding doors for additional living space and year round use. Open floor plan with hard surface flooring throughout, coffered ceilings, and two large bedrooms. The guest bedroom has a nook which is ideal for bunk/single bed and/or utilized for office space. The kitchen has been beautifully updated with a built-in desk. There is a dry bar just off the kitchen. Enjoy the scenic and calming water views of the canal and intercoastal from your lanai in this great, friendly community of Mariner?s Cove. Ideal location in a building right next to the community pool and tennis/pickleball courts. On-site amenities include a resort-style heated pool and spa, tennis/pickleball courts, and a boardwalk. There are 2 assigned parking spaces under the building plus additional guest parking and a storage space. ?Boat slip #1? The canal where the boat dock is has been recently dredged. Boat Slip #1 is located in the first canal in the community (go left after you enter the gate). One canal in from the Intercoastal.