Don't miss this rarely available, meticulously maintained 3-bedroom, second-floor villa in the sought-after gated community of Villas of Waterside, offering the ultimate Marco Island lifestyle with easy access to beaches, shops, marinas, parks, and dining. This unit includes a highly coveted 2-car attached garage and presents a spacious 1,770 sq ft open floor plan highlighted by soaring vaulted ceilings and abundant natural light. The expansive living room features stunning 4-panel, 9-foot sliding doors opening to a large, screened lanai with a tranquil, park-like view. The updated coastal-inspired white kitchen is a chef's delight, boasting granite counters, undercounter lighting, and a large breakfast bar, while the main living areas feature updated diagonal tile flooring. The spacious owner's retreat offers a newly refreshed spa-like bath complete with a tiled walk-in shower, soaking tub, and double vanities with quartz counters. A desirable split floor plan ensures guest privacy, with both guest rooms featuring plantation shutters; the third bedroom is currently used as a den with elegant Brazilian wood flooring and French doors. For peace of mind, the villa includes electric lanai shutters and roll-down window shutters. Villas of Waterside is a waterfront community providing resort-style amenities, including a heated pool, hot tub, sauna, fitness room, clubhouse, and pickleball/tennis court. This turnkey villa, which is also pet-friendly (2 pets, combined 50 lb limit), offers a fantastic opportunity to embrace the desirable Marco Island lifestyle.