3145 Coastal Hwy

LOCATION...LOCATION....LOCATION! If you are ready to relax and be inspired by the beauty of the ocean, this is your next home. It is located in Vilano Beach between three beautiful parks - Surfside Park, North Shores Park, Nease Beachfront Park - in Mariners Watch. Down the road is Vilano Beach Oceanfront Park and the Vilano Beach Pier. This is a prime location featuring enchanting glimpses of the sparkling Atlantic. This condo offers peek a boo views of the ocean, adding to the charm of coastal living. The ocean is directly across the street with two beach access points. Enjoy your morning coffee on one of the two balconies and listen to the ocean. With a wonderful floor plan that is updated and modernized, the first level is the carport and storage room for all your beach toys (surfboards, kayak, fishing poles, etc.), the second level is the living room and kitchen with bedrooms and bathrooms on the top floor. If you are looking for an affordable place to call home at the beach with coastal style, this is the place! This property is freshly painted with an updated kitchen and new water resistant laminate floors throughout that are beautiful and durable for those beach days. Other upgrades include, oak staircase, Cambria counter tops, stainless steel appliances (refrigerator, stove, dishwasher, hood). The unit has a new A/C and heater (2020). The unit also has a small partially fenced yard/patio area, as well (first floor). There is space for two cars in the covered car port. This area is in high demand, due to the wonderful beaches and parks. The Vilano Beach area has grocery store (Publix), restaurants and shopping within walking distance or a short drive. Located in a historical area, this property is just down the street from where Mr. Sinclair Lewis, the first American writer to be honored with the Nobel Prize for Literature, lived. In fact, he was known for frequenting Surfside Beach in the 1920s. Vilano Beach is a quiet beach community that is also close to St. Augustine, which is known for its history and tourism (Fountain of Youth, Alligator Farm, Fort Matanzas, etc.). Enjoy looking for shells, kayaking, fishing, long walks on the beach or playing in the ocean. NOTE: Two story - there is one flight of stairs up from the carport to the first level (kitchen, dining and living room with two balconies on this floor). There is a second flight of stairs from the living/dining/kitchen to the two bedrooms/bathrooms/laundry (no balconies on this floor). Available Aug 1, 2023. Minimum annual lease. First month and security deposit are due at signing of lease. Background check is mandatory. Credit Score of 700+ with income to rent at least 3.5 x (e.g. $109K+). Monthly HOA fee ($680) is paid by the landlord, which covers the water, sewer, pest control and lawn maintenance. Electric/Internet/Cable is renter's responsibility. No smoking in the home, no exceptions. Preference is tenants without pets, but a small dog will be considered on a case-by-case basis with extra pet fees.