Iconic Apollo Beach lifestyle in sought after Dolphin Cove! Situated high and dry on a strong and tall rip rap sea wall, this home has everything you want or need to enjoy waterfront living in Florida. Let’s start with the newly installed waterproof luxury vinyl flooring giving the luxury beach cottage vibe throughout the first floor. Cool and classic tones throughout the home give you the tranquility you seek in a home. Abundant windows allow natural light to pour in from all directions bathing the home in sunny waterfront views. On the first floor you will find the recently updated kitchen with new stainless steel appliances, granite countertops and refreshed cabinetry paint and hardware. The vaulted ceiling captivates in the flexible dining area with sliders out to the screened porch for coffee and sunsets after the meal. The screened porch offers a lovely tiled mural, tongue and groove wood ceiling and unobstructed pool views. The large gathering room is surrounded by windows and water views but yet cozy enough to enjoy a warm fire on chilly evenings. Recently updated french doors with impact glass enhance the easy access to the outside from several rooms. The 2 guest bedrooms, updated hall bath and laundry area complete the downstairs. The garage has 2 full parking bays PLUS a separate WORKSHOP ideal for your bait and tackle, boat gear storage, or recreational toys. Up the stairs you will find a quiet loft nook, and what could be another small guest space, but is currently used as an additional walk-in closet. The primary suite has the best views complete with its own BALCONY for sunset watching over the water. The primary bathroom is recently remodeled to include a large walk-in shower AND a jetted soaking tub. Need more space? This home has a SEPARATE SUITE located by the pool complete with bedroom and full bathroom cooled by its own ductless mini-split. You can’t miss the tongue and groove wood ceiling adding instant charm to the room. Your guests have access to the refurbished pool and patio deck with a separate outside entrance. The patio has a freshly painted pool deck and several areas for grilling, fire pits, and sunbathing. The side of the home has another space your guests can relax in the shade to curl up with a good book. The boat dock has a lift, power, and water and can hold up to 10,000 pounds. There is easy access thru the canal to the open water-no bridges or locks. The owner has upgraded most of the paint, light fixtures, fans, flooring, cabinetry paint, bathrooms, and so much more to make this home a perfect salt life retreat. Roof 2023, Hot Water Heater 2022, Kitchen Appliances 2024, Chimney Crown, Chase and Cap 2024. Don’t want to cook? This home is just around the corner from destination restaurants like Finn’s Dockside and Circles Waterfront. Situated well above sea level this property has endured the weather unscathed for many years. Looking for the perfect piece of paradise, this is it!