Oh the joy of waking to sweeping, big water views from your island hideaway! Calm, serene, tranquil. This beautifully renovated 3 bedroom, 3 en-suite bath waterfront pool home offers the perfect escape from city life, while remaining conveniently close to shopping, dining, and mainland access. Set directly on Matlacha Pass, the home features an open floor plan ideal for hosting family gatherings & breezy parties, balanced by separate spaces for privacy & comfort. Enjoy a kitchen designed for entertaining & gourmet meals – ZLINE double oven, glass cooktop, pot-filler, side-by-side refrigerator, two dishwashers and an impressive 11’ quartz center island! A striking marble backsplash is a kitchen focal point. Luxury vinyl plank flooring flows throughout (guest bedroom #2 is tile) – no carpet anywhere – while IMPACT resistant glass surrounds the home, including pocketing sliders in the great room, kitchen & primary suite, seamlessly blending indoor & outdoor living. All bathrooms have been stylishly updated with frameless showers & designer tile. Beyond aesthetics, this home offers peace of mind with 12 foundation stabilization piers, along with a new roof, newer A/C, new ductwork, new insulation, new electric panel & breakers, new underground electric service and meter to the home & tankless water heater. The spacious laundry room includes a Maytag washer & dryer & utility sink. A 2-car garage, modern finishes, & turnkey renovations complete the package. Step outside to your pool surrounded by a travertine deck, native landscaping, & a fully fenced yard for privacy and your furry friends! Boaters will appreciate the covered boat lift rated for 13,500 lbs, along with a wrap-around dock featuring LED lighting, new Ipe wood decking, piling wraps, water, electric, & a fish cleaning station. Kayak enthusiasts will love that the property has access across the street to a tranquil cove with a small launch area. This is an exceptional boating location, offering quick access to Sanibel, Captiva, Useppa, Cabbage Key, Cape Coral, Fort Myers & DIRECT Gulf access for world class offshore fishing. Located in golf-cart friendly Saint James City, the lifestyle here is relaxed, welcoming, and truly a world away from the ordinary. Whether envisioned as a personal retreat or a high-performing rental investment, this property delivers!