11250 Caravel Circle, Apt 302 $4,000

Picture your morning: coffee in hand, stepping onto your private enclosed lanai as a long, beautiful lake view stretches out in front of you. This recently refreshed 2 bedroom, 2 bath third-floor condo in Cinnamon Cove is fully furnished with new decor. With no footsteps above you, it stays quiet and peaceful, and easy elevator access makes getting to your third-floor retreat effortless. Inside, settle in just as you would at home. The kitchen is fully equipped for cooking in, so you can make any meal and enjoy eating in. Linens and towels are provided, and TVs in the living room and master bedroom make for relaxed evenings. Wi-Fi is included so you can stay connected should you choose to, and a washer and dryer are in the unit. Just bring your suitcase. Then step outside into a community made for being active and social. Start the day with pickleball or tennis, take a dip in the large pool and spa, or join a friendly game of bocce or shuffleboard. Three satellite pools are spread around the grounds, along with a fitness center, billiards, a library and a clubhouse. A full-time activities director keeps the calendar full with social events, dinners, live entertainment, clubs and fitness programs, so there is always something to join and someone to meet. The community is gated for added peace of mind. Ready for a change of scenery? Only minutes away, Fort Myers Beach offers soft sand, warm Gulf water, a lively pier and waterfront dining with your toes nearly in the sand. Cross the causeway to Sanibel Island, famous for some of the best shelling in the world, scenic bike paths and the Ding Darling wildlife refuge, where dolphins, birds and manatees are often spotted. Continue on to Captiva for unforgettable Gulf sunsets and relaxed island restaurants. Shopping, dining and RSW International Airport are close by, too. Available seasonally with a 3-month minimum. No smoking and no pets.

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