Enjoy direct Gulf views from the combo living/dining area and master bedroom of this 5th floor condo. Your view includes a 1+ acre, Gulf front, resort-like area that is owned by the Gulf Twin Towers Condominium Association. This gated entry area features numerous palm trees, 174 feet of private beach, a large heated pool, poolside restrooms and shower, lounge chairs, picnic tables, BBQ grill, and a shuffleboard court for exclusive use by its residents. It is the perfect place for you and your guests to enjoy some beach and pool time, cookout, party, and watch beautiful sunsets. The condo features 1,165 sqft of comfort with 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and a bonus room off the kitchen that can be used as a den/office or eating area. Many owners position a dining table at the large window in the combo living/dining area to savor both a meal and sunsets at the same time. The spacious master bedroom has a large walk-in closet and ensuite bathroom. The guest bedroom has an adjacent bathroom and a second large walk-in closet which could easily be used for other purposes. Both bathrooms have the benefit of remodeling, including a glass barn door rolling enclosure in the master. In the entryway just inside the front door is another large closet with shelving that is perfect for those items you do not want in your main closets like beach items, vacuums, golf clubs, and the like. The unit features newer hurricane standard windows for peace of mind on that front and they are tinted and approved for lights on during turtle season. New A/C in 2021 and water heater in 2019. The community also has a clubhouse with a full kitchen, TV, restrooms, and library for community social events or private parties. There is assigned covered parking and an abundance of guest parking, a rarity in most Venice Island condo communities. The parking area also offers a car washing area, bike racks and an air compressor for resident use. The community is meticulously maintained by its own maintenance man and recent community projects includes resurfacing of the parking lot in 2020 and a new roof in 2018. Previous projects included a replacement of the elevator system and new PVC Plumbing stacks. Last, but not least, you are a short walk to all the boutique shopping, diverse dining, entertainment options, and regular slate of festivals that historic downtown Venice offers, not to mention the South Jetty, Crow's Nest Restaurant, and Venice Yacht Club. Call now to start living the Venice Island lifestyle!