Waterfront, fully renovated, sophisticated, contemporary, 3-story Hernando Beach home with 4 bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms, and 2 half-baths, boasting majestic water views of wetlands and canals; ideal convenience for water activities and boating enthusiasts. Bring your boat & water toys! Enjoy the large, private dock, lined by palm trees, on this Gulf-access canal. The depth of the canal is suitable for a 28 ft sailboat. The local boat ramp is located just one canal over from this property. The waterfront gas station is just two canals over. This spacious 1⁄2 acre property gives your family plenty of space and privacy. Ideal for large families, couples, boating/fishing/water sports enthusiasts, and groups of friends. Enjoy a massive yard with an elegant fire pit, seating area, and hammock-style swings. Roast marshmallows, play corn hole, enjoy pastel sunsets, sea breezes and fragrance of frangipani. The screened-in lanai features a heated, saltwater swimming pool, a patio area with dining table and shuttered bar, and combination hibachi/charcoal grill. There’s a game room with a interchangeable game table. The third-floor balcony boasts peaceful water views and is a tranquil spot for stargazing. The bright, airy, open-concept living areas have polished hardwood floors, exposed beams, coastal-style white-washed accents, and nautical decor. Enjoy a sleek chef's kitchen, formal dining room, spacious living room/great room. Hernando Beach is a quintessential, original FL community of backyard canals. The area where this home is located has a small coastal town feel. People come for scallop season and fresh seafood. The beautiful shallow waters of the Gulf of Mexico, along with the miles of canal networks, have made Hernando Beach a celebrated boater's community. Living Spaces: The welcoming main floor (2nd level) living area has an open design with high ceilings, exposed beams, polished hardwood flooring, tons of natural light and picture window views of the canal and pool area. The great room has a wood burning fireplace and beautiful stone hearth contrasted with an accent wall of weathered shiplap. These natural, weathered materials and exposed beams impart a rustic charm. Simple touches; displays of coral, nautical maps, and vintage ship lanterns enhance the maritime style. A color palette of gray, slate blue and navy blue enhances the calming coastal comfort of this spacious home. The great room features a huge, plush, sectional sofa the color of beach sand. Cozy up in this great room to stream your favorite shows or movies on the wall-mounted 75” SmartTV. There’s also a main floor sitting area with a 65” wall-mounted SmartTV and stately, navy blue, wing back armchairs, reminiscent of captains chairs. French doors from the great room lead out to a wooden deck. The lower level (first floor) living area is screened in with a ceiling fan, and has a game room with rattan furniture, and an interchangeable game table that offers Hockey, Foosball, Pool, Shuffleboard, Ping Pong, Chess, Cards, Checkers, Bowling, and Backgammon. Tons of fun for the young, and the young at heart! There’s a large game table/dining table with seating for six, and a granite bar area with stool seating at a shuttered passthrough window between the game room and pool area. Kitchen & Dining: Located on the main (2nd floor) living area, the fully equipped chef’s kitchen has granite countertops, wood cabinets, and stainless-steel appliances including an electric range, oven, microwave, dishwasher, large farmhouse-style sink, and a french door fridge with ice maker. The kitchen has a beautiful iridescent tile backsplash reminiscent of an abalone shell. There’s a Keruig Duo coffee maker, an electric kettle, toaster, spice rack, chef’s caliber knife block, etc. Are there fishing enthusiasts in your group? Prepare a fresh seafood feast in this bright, sunny kitchen. Or keep things simple, fix Cuban sandwiches or a picnic lunch to take out on the boat. Add an avocado salad or fresh citrus fruits from the local farmers' market. Just off the kitchen is a laundry room with a new, state-of-the-art washer and dryer. The kitchen opens out to a spacious and bright formal dining room with polished hardwood floors, exposed thick, rustic ceiling beams, and a grand French Farmhouse style dining table with upholstered seating for eight. There’s a sideboard for extra serving space. Gather your crew for home-cooked family-style meals at this elegant dining table. Sliding glass doors from the formal dining room open out to a screened-in balcony overlooking the pool, and to an open-air, wooden deck with steps down to the ground level, as well as a spiral staircase to the 3rd level deck. Bedrooms & Bathrooms: This 3-story Hernando Beach home has 4 bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms, and 2 half-baths. The home provides sleeping space for 8 guests. Primary Suite: 3rd Floor The 3rd floor primary suite features a luxurious king-size bed, matching nightstands with lamps, high ceilings, exposed beams, a ceiling fan with lamp, luxury laminate floors, and natural fiber, sisal, and seagrass area rug. A large window overlooks the backyard. The room has tropical-themed decor in hues of jungle green and ocher. There’s a wall mounted 65” Smart TV and a work desk with a desk chair. French doors lead to the 3rd story balcony. Relax on the rattan patio sofa and sip your morning coffee on this balcony and watch the sunrise over vistas of the canal and gorgeous backyard. This balcony is also a great spot to stargaze with an evening nightcap. This primary suite has a large, walk-in closet, and a spa-like ensuite bathroom with a double sink white marble vanity, and a glass door walk-in shower. Bathrooms all have hairdryers, plush towels, and toiletries. Bedroom #2: 3rd Floor Guest bedroom #2 is located on the third floor, and has a queen size bed, matching nightstands with reading lamps, high ceilings, exposed beams, a ceiling fan with lamp, and a large closet. Bedroom #2 has a calming coastal color palette of slate blue, navy, and gray. Bedroom #2 has access to a hallway bathroom with a single-sink white marble vanity and tub/shower combo. Bedroom #3: 3rd Floor Guest bedroom #3 is located on the third floor, and has a twin-over-full bunk bed, exposed beams, a ceiling fan, a closet, and a console table. Bedroom #3 and Bedroom #2 share access to a hallway bathroom with a single sink marble vanity and tub/shower combo. Bedroom #4: 2nd Floor Guest bedroom #4 is located on the 2nd (main living) floor. This bedroom has a queen size bed, matching nightstands and reading lamps, exposed beams, a ceiling fan, hardwood floors, a wardrobe, and scenic window views. Bedroom #4 has soft soothing coastal hues. Bedroom #4 has an ensuite half bath. Outdoor Amenities: Outdoor amenities are the highlight of this waterfront boaters paradise! Experience the best combination of tropical Florida lifestyle and direct access to the Gulf of Mexico. The exterior of this home features a massive yard with wonderful tropical plantings and mature trees. The ½ acre property sits alongside a Gulf-access canal with a depth suitable for a 28’+ sailboat. There’s a huge, private dock lined by palm trees. Bring your boat! Bring your water toys! Bring your fishing equipment! Bring your friends and family! The home is on the canal but also set back from the canal, giving space for a massive yard and room for a firepit with stone bench and two pergola-style hammock swings behind it. Roast marshmallows with the family, or tell ghost stories around the campfire. This is a serene spot to enjoy sunsets and make memories that will last a lifetime! In the game room, find yard games such as corn hole. The screened-in lanai features a heated, saltwater swimming pool (child safety fence available), surrounded by lush tropical patio plantings, a patio area with a dining table, and shuttered bar, and combination hibachi/charcoal grill. The granite top bar has stool seating. Enjoy tropical beverages at this poolside tiki bar after an evening dip. Hernando Hideaway has a (screened-in) balcony overlooking the lanai/pool and canal. This is a pleasant spot to relax in the coastal breeze. The swinging egg chair on this balcony is a great spot to curl up with a good book, or simply a spot to retreat to enjoy the sunset free from mosquitos. There’s an open-air back deck located off of the living room and dining room, as well as a third-story balcony that overlooks the canal and offers tranquil vistas of wetlands, sky, and clouds. Anticipate world-class sunrises and sunsets! The home is on stilts and requires climbing stairs for access. Stairs are to the left side of the 2-car carport. Please note; this home has stairs only, and no elevator. Not handicap accessible. A signed rental agreement is required. In the carport & game room area, you will find three beach cruiser bikes with helmets. Two kayaks with life vests ranging in size from medium to 3x are on a rack on the dock. A variety of board games are stored in the dining room sideboard. Enjoy these extra amenities! Please just be courteous and let us know if anything is damaged, missing, or needs replacing.