GOLF INCLUDED | CALUSA COUNTRY CLUB | 2BR + DEN WITH RARE PRIVATE FRONT BALCONY ~ Wake up on the fairway. This beautifully furnished second-floor Veranda residence sits directly on the golf course at Calusa Country Club, Lakewood Ranch's newest gated golf and resort community - and your golf membership is included with the stay. ~ Two championship Gordon Lewis-designed courses are open for play: an 18-hole course and a 12-hole executive course, plus a putting course and aqua driving range. Bring your clubs and nothing else. ~ WHAT MAKES THIS UNIT DIFFERENT ~ Most residences in this building have a solid wall beside the entry. This one doesn't. A uniquely designed set of sliding glass doors open directly onto a private screened front balcony - a feature the majority of units in the community simply don't have. The result is a second outdoor living space with its own table and chairs, plus natural light that floods the kitchen and entry from both sides of the home. ~ THE HOME ~ Thoughtfully designed with two bedrooms, two full baths, and a separate flex room currently furnished as a private office - ideal for anyone extending a stay, working remotely, or simply wanting a quiet room to retreat to. ~ Soaring vaulted ceilings run through the open living, dining, and kitchen areas, making the space feel considerably larger than the square footage suggests. The kitchen features crisp white Shaker cabinetry, quartz countertops throughout, stainless steel appliances, a generous center island with seating for two, and a breakfast bar - all open to the dining table, which comfortably seats six. ~ The living room centers on a deep, plush sectional and a wall-mounted smart TV, with sliding doors leading to the rear screened lanai overlooking the course - the best seat in the house for morning coffee or an evening drink as the sun goes down over the fairways. ~ Both bedrooms are carpeted, air-conditioned, and fitted with modern ceiling fans and their own wall-mounted televisions. Baths are finished in matching quartz with oversized mirrors and generous vanity space. ~ PRIVATE DETACHED GARAGE ~ A private detached one-car garage conveys with the residence - a rare convenience in a vacation rental. Park out of the Florida sun, store clubs, bikes, beach chairs and luggage, and come and go without ever hunting for a space. ~ EVERYTHING YOU NEED ~ Private detached one-car garage - Full-size washer and dryer in-unit - Smart home display and keyless entry - High-speed internet - Multiple smart TVs - Ceiling fans throughout - Private entry - Two screened outdoor spaces - Fully equipped kitchen with coffee maker, toaster and full cookware ~ THE COMMUNITY ~ Calusa Country Club is a 24-hour manned gated community with a full resort amenity package: two golf courses, driving range and practice area for chipping and putting, clubhouse with restaurant and bar, and a full-time lifestyle director. ~ THE LOCATION ~ In the heart of Lakewood Ranch, the top-selling master-planned community in the country. Minutes to Waterside Place and Main Street for dining and shopping, a short drive to University Town Center, and roughly 35-45 minutes to the Gulf beaches at Anna Maria Island and Siesta Key. Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport is a short drive away.