5031 N BEACH ROAD UNIT 222

Enjoy island living on Manasota Key in the bayfront community of Manasota Shores, a charming 13-unit condominium offering this furnished 2-bedroom, 2-bath condo with BONUS loft and 1,046 sq ft, located on the second floor (stairs only, no elevator) with plank vinyl flooring throughout; the open living area features a dramatic vaulted single-slope ceiling that enhances natural light and spaciousness, while the limited-availability loft adds flexible living space and storage; the kitchen includes a breakfast bar seating three and stainless-steel appliances, and the unit offers two TVs, a stackable washer/dryer, hurricane shutters, and a hurricane-impact window in Bedroom 2, with the guest bedroom, guest bath, and portions of the kitchen updated in 2023; the primary suite includes a walk-in closet and private ensuite bath, and the private balcony offers partial Lemon Bay views; community amenities include a fishing dock, heated pool, shared outdoor grill, owner storage, assigned under-building parking plus guest parking, and deeded Gulf beach access across North Beach Road via a legal right-of-way near 5040 N Beach Road (currently temporarily closed for stairway reconstruction), along with a free golf-cart shuttle to the beach and nearby dining; HOA fees include insurance, reserves for roof replacement, painting and landscaping, general repairs, pool maintenance, and dock maintenance, and do not cover any interior items beyond the drywall-out; owners may have one dog or cat under 15 lbs, rentals are permitted with a one-month minimum (no HOA approval or application fees; renters may not have pets), no age restrictions apply, and the location is approximately 1.6 miles to Englewood Beach, 4.5 miles to historic Olde Englewood on Dearborn Street, and about 19 miles to Boca Grande—ideal as a full-time residence, seasonal retreat, or income-producing investment on Florida’s Gulf Coast.