677 Lands End DriveLongboat Key, FL 34228Price: $2,790,000

In a rich tropical waterfront setting on Longboat Key, this unique retreat lives like a modern treehouse while evoking a sense of peace, family, and comfortable, easy island living. Tucked within native landscaping along a natural bayou off Sarasota Bay, the property offers a rare opportunity to experience serene waterfront living, with the Gulf’s azure waters and pristine beach access just moments away. Enjoy your private backyard dock and kayak launch, or secure your boat in one of the deepwater slips on the open bay. The association offers bayfront docks with boat slips up to 43 feet in length. Excellent fishing and bird-watching await right outside your door in this remarkable natural habitat. An optional lift can be added to your backyard dock or one of the bayfront slips. The spacious single level elevated home is anchored by a stunning great room with vaulted cedar ceilings and exposed beams. The warmth and character of the property are enhanced by an expansive sunroom with a bar area and handcrafted art shelves, a dedicated library, an inviting family room, and a separate private office with extensive built-in cabinetry. Extensive decking spans the front entry and wraps around an inner atrium courtyard, creating the perfect setting for alfresco dining. A cabana-style shaded area invites relaxation in both sun and shade, or consider adding an elevated outdoor spa. The kitchen, featuring a center island, is ideally positioned for hosting memorable gatherings. The primary suite offers a wall of windows overlooking the tranquil bayou, two walk-in closets, and an additional wall of custom storage. The split floor plan provides a separate wing for guests, featuring two additional bedrooms and baths for convenient hosting. Each guest room offers private access to the outdoor decks and views of the tropical center atrium. Two garages accommodate up to four vehicles, boats, golf carts, or paddleboards. Most furnishings are included. In Land’s End, an intimate gated community of just 12 residences, owners enjoy maintenance-free landscaping, a heated pool, tennis court, and pickleball, all artfully tucked among the trees for privacy. From here, it is a short walk or golf cart ride to the captivating sandy Gulf beach and local dining favorites, including Shore Longboat Key, Mar Vista Dockside Restaurant, and Whitney’s. The adjacent plaza also offers multiple popular waterfront cafs, boutique shops, Ventura’s restaurant, and a 24/7 gym and Pilates studio. Enjoy mesmerizing sunsets over the Gulf and sunrises across the bay from this waterside community. This is a rare offering in today’s marketplace, capturing the allure of Old Florida living in one of the island’s most treasured enclaves.