Welcome to this beautifully maintained 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath townhome located in the highly desirable Island Gate community of Manahawkin. Tucked away against a peaceful wooded backdrop, this spacious home offers the perfect blend of comfort, privacy, and convenience - just minutes to Long Beach Island and close to shopping, restaurants, medical facilities, and everyday conveniences. The main living level features an open-concept design with hardwood flooring, recessed lighting, and an expansive living and dining area ideal for entertaining or everyday living. The kitchen offers abundant cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, center island seating, and excellent workspace. Sliding doors lead to a private rear deck overlooking the serene wooded setting. Upstairs, the spacious primary suite features vaulted ceilings, great natural light, and a private full bath. Two additional bedrooms (one of which can be a flexible office/den space), and convenient laundry area complete the upper level. The lower level offers a large bonus family/recreation space with a gas fireplace and tremendous potential for additional living enjoyment. Additional highlights include an attached garage with impressive storage loft, nearby guest/overflow parking, and easy access to the community pool. This is an as-is sale. A pre-listing home inspection completed on 5/15/26 is available for buyer review, offering added transparency and confidence. Low-maintenance living in an excellent location close to the beaches of LBI - this is one you do not want to miss.