SPORTS MEMBERSHIP! PET FRIENDLY! ALSO AVAILABLE LONG TERM! REDUCED RENTAL RATE CONSIDERED FOR RENTALS 6 MONTHS OR LONGER! Rarely available, detached villa, situated on a prime waterfront lot in the luxurious Las Palmas community located in The Colony Golf & Country Club. This superbly furnished, 2-bedroom plus den, 3.5 bath custom home has many upgrades throughout. Features include a fully equipped kitchen with stainless steel appliances and gas range, granite counter tops, separate bar/wine area, breakfast nook, formal living and dining room, primary suite with a king size bed and flat screen TV, primary bath with garden tub, separate shower and dual sinks, guest bedroom with queen bed, TV, and its own private bathroom with tub/shower combo, den is fitted with a queen sleeper sofa with feather bed topper for extra comfort, desk, wireless internet, and its own private bathroom with walk in shower. Comfortably furnished family room with large flat screen TV is located just off the kitchen and opens to the fully screened outdoor living area with heated pool and spa, overlooking a gorgeous long lake view framed by a lush tropical landscape. Owner has a transferable Sports Membership that gives tenant privileges to The Colony's tennis, fitness, spa, pool, dining and social activities, as well as golf privileges up to six times during season (November-April) and unlimited golf in the off season (May-October) at the Sports Member-Guest rate. The fee to transfer Sports Membership privileges is $750 plus $300 per month. Bay Club membership is available. The romantic three-story Bay Club overlooks the beauty of Estero Bay and offers a formal dining room, casual dining room, private dining, lounge and balcony seating with sweeping sunset vistas. Reserved exclusively for the dining enjoyment of The Colony residents and their guests. One-time Transfer Fee of $200. The Colony is a prestigious gated community located within Pelican Landing, a 2,365-acre gated community dedicated to preserving, protecting and enhancing the natural environment. Community amenities include a boat shuttle that provides transportation to and from a 34-acre gulf island Beach Park located at the northern tip of Big Hickory Island. Beach Park facilities include an elevated beach house with open decks, restrooms, shower facilities, nature library, beach bocce courts, open and screened picnic pavilions, beach chairs and umbrellas. The Community Center offers endless social activities and features a state-of-the-art 3,200 sq. ft. fitness center and 1,200 sq. ft. aerobics room. The Tennis Center has 12 har-tru courts (7 lighted) and a pro shop. Residents can enjoy private or group lessons or participate in one of the many scheduled events. Canoes and kayaks are available for residents use on Spring Creek, a tributary of Estero Bay, and Coconut Point Marina, which gives access to Estero Bay, Mound Key and the beaches.