**Tierra Verde was named top trending travel destination by TripAdvisor, January 2023 ** No need to look any further, this thoughtful 3 bedroom, 2 bath executive POOL home is located in the highly desirable MONTE CRISTO NEIGHBORHOOD of Tierra Verde. Additionally, you won't need to drive or fly to KEY WEST because you'll be “IN KEY WEST PARADISE EVERYDAY" in this beautiful, light-and-airy, immaculately kept Key West style home. From the moment you pull into the driveway this retreat-like home with consistent island breezes welcomes you. Once you enter the front door, the 20’ vaulted-ceilings make the home feel huge yet also warm and inviting. There's a WOOD BURNING FIREPLACE in the main living area surrounded by warm-toned WOOD FLOORING and tons of NATURAL LIGHT flowing in through the many windows. On this main level and beyond the FRENCH DOORS (accessed from the kitchen or living room) is a LOVELY WRAP AROUND COVERED PORCH overlooking the tranquil pool. This is the perfect place to sit on a sunny or rainy day cozied up with a book and a cup of iced tea or glass of wine. In this extremely tranquil setting any cares you had will soon melt away. Also on this main level sits the kitchen, dining and two bedrooms with a shared bathroom. Upstairs you’ll find THE SPACIOUS SPA-LIKE MASTER RETREAT. This master retreat bedroom has a separate sitting area with couch, a coffee bar area and working desk. Open the FRENCH DOORS FROM THIS BEDROOM AND STEP OUTSIDE ONTO ANOTHER COVERED AND COZY PORCH WITH PLENTY OF SEATING FOR TWO. This master retreat has a large walk in closet and a FULLY RENOVATED SPA-LIKE BATH complete with MARBLE FLOORS, DUAL SINKS, A SOAKING TUB AND A LUSH WATER JET SHOWER. Outside is the resort-like pool and a spaciously FENCED IN YARD. You have a ample THREE-CAR CARPORT PARKING UNDER THE HOUSE which can be fully enclosed should you wish to install doors onto the carport. Also underneath is a LARGE ENCLOSED STORAGE AND A “PUTTING GRASS" PLAY AREA with splendid shade and Gulf breezes that can be turned into a fitness area or left as the child’s play area you see today. So much is available to you on the “Island” of Tierra Verde, there is a newer Marriott Hotel with rooftop bar and dining. Then there's ALL THE PHENOMENAL RESTAURANTS: The Island Grill, Tony and Nello’s Italian, Billy’s Stonecrab, Philla Deli, Alsace French Bistro and — ***Tierra Verde named top trending travel destination by TripAdvisor January 18, 2023*** Live here on “the Island," yet be 12 miles from vibrant downtown St. Petersburg, 30 minutes from Tampa International Airport & less than 8 miles from The Don Cesar Hotel on St. Pete Beach; Trip Advisor's BEST beaches in the USA! Buyer to independently verify all measurements.