2913 GULF DRIVE, Holmes Beach, FL, 34217

Escape to a classic! This 2 bed/2 bath craftsman home was built in 1940 and restored with loving care to combine today’s style and function while maintaining the charm and character of the perfect beach cottage. This home has stood the test of time and is just steps to the Gulf waters! It is sided with Pecky Cypress, and has a metal roof (both installed in 2009), a fully fenced yard with a propane line to grill and firepit, and automatic watering system for all trees and garden plants - this home has character inside and out! Step in your front door, and know that you have all the modern amenities, and all the coastal charm! With 100 year old reclaimed heart of Cypress wood floors, and a full kitchen and bath update in 2014 this marriage of new and old surrounds you. Spray foam insulation below, above and within the walls in 2014, insures the 3 programmable thermostats keep the cool, while also keeping the quiet. Insta-hot gas and natural gas cooktop from 2018 makes food prep a breeze in your open plan, fully updated kitchen with stainless steel appliances, solid surface counters and wood topped island with seating. Enjoy lounging on your private, screened, front porch, while relaxing with a good book on the swing, or dealing another hand of cards at the table! Your guests will have their own suite with unique bed & bath set up- or reconnect to it to your family room to create another access. This property allows for monthly rentals. If the walls could talk, what stories they would tell! Come make your own island memories with this beautiful modern day classic!