9604 CORTEZ Rd W 134

Live the ultimate Florida waterfront lifestyle just 5 minutes from the beach in this beautifully renovated 3-bedroom, 3-bath retreat at The Waterway — and yes, it comes with your very own boat slip! Wake up to water views and salt air in nearly 2,000 square feet of light-filled living space with soaring two-story ceilings and easy-care tile flooring throughout. Boaters, this is a rare find: enjoy a private boat slip with electric and water and direct canal access to Palma Sola Bay, which spills into Anna Maria Sound and the Gulf beyond. Drop your lines, cruise to the beaches of Anna Maria Island, or take a short boat ride to the famous Starfish Company for a waterfront bite. Inside, a stunning great room welcomes you with dramatic two-story ceilings and a wall of windows framing sparkling pool and canal views. The fully updated kitchen shines with sleek high-gloss cabinetry, elegant stone countertops, a designer tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, plus an oversized breakfast-bar peninsula perfect for entertaining. A spiral staircase leads to a spacious loft with a private bedroom retreat and separate sitting area overlooking the water. The generous primary suite offers vaulted ceilings, a custom built-in closet, and an updated en-suite bath, while both guest bathrooms have been tastefully renovated. Inside laundry included. Residents enjoy resort-style amenities including a heated community pool, clubhouse, and tennis courts. Minutes to Anna Maria Island's sugar-sand beaches, the historic Cortez fishing village, shopping, and dining — this is coastal Florida living at its finest. Available furnished for minimum of 1 month. Please note there is a 13 % tax for leases less than 6 months. Schedule your private showing today!