Less than a five minute stroll from the seashore, this private cottage is ideally suited for a seaside retreat near unique shopping boutiques and excellent restaurants.This home is a two-story cypress-sided Florida beach bungalow. The entire house is completely floored with heartwood pine and cypress hardwood waynes coating siding throughout with ceramic tile in the bathrooms. This is truly your own private paradise just across from the emerald waters and pristine white beaches of the Gulf of Mexico. This spacious, two-level home offers plenty of privacy that is perfect for families or couples seeking a romantic seaside getaway. The main living area is located on the first floor and is roomy and relaxing with cable television and a Bose sound system. The fully furnished kitchen contains a six seat dining table and a three seat kitchen bar. On the lower level you will find the first bedroom suite with a full shower. The laundry room is also located on this floor and is connected to a sitting room that is perfect for children at the end of the house. There is also a half bath in the laundry room area. The second level contains a master suite with a full bath. The master bath contains a shower and a jet whirlpool bathtub. There is also a guest room with three single beds with a shower bath. There are two upstairs balconies that are perfect for enjoying the sea breezes and sounds of the surf. The larger balcony has overhead fans, outdoor cushion furniture and is roomy enough for six people or more. Leading to the balcony, there is a small wet bar, refrigerator and wine cooler that is perfect for entertaining. An outdoor stairway leads down to a ground deck just outside the kitchen dining area. There is also a charcoal grill available for outdoor grilling. A smaller covered widow's balcony is connected to the upstairs master bedroom and is perfect for early morning coffee or an evening glass of wine.