The Villages of Vilano is an exclusive, gated coastal community located in Vilano Beach, Florida. The community is boarded by the Atlantic Ocean to the East and the Intracoastal Waterway to the West. The 24/7 gated security ensures exclusivity all the way from the Villages ocean-side private beach access to the deep water 33-slip marina on the Intracoastal. The relaxed lifestyle is unmatched in Vilano Beach and the amenities within the Villages are amazing. In addition to the private and protected 33-slip deep-water marina located just North of the St. Augustine Inlet, the community includes a private boat ramp that is conveniently located to provide direct access to the marina, RV and dry boat storage, outdoor pool with restroom facilities, an outdoor sundeck which is adjacent to an an indoor heated pool and well-equipped workout facility, lighted tennis courts for nighttime play as well as racquetball courts and private beach access via a walkover with beach gazebo for residents only. The landscaping is mature and impeccably maintained and includes gorgeous lakes throughout the property. In addition, the Villages requires its grounds service provider to complete all regular lawn and landscape maintenance in one day. This is truly rare in communities of comparable size and ensures that residents get to enjoy the peaceful and quiet surroundings without the frequent noise of mowers, weed-eaters or leaf blowers. The Villages is close to shopping and fine dining yet is secluded in a quiet gated neighborhood. It is just a short drive from the new Vilano Beach Town Center, which includes a recently constructed Publix grocery store. The historic town of St. Augustine - America's oldest continuously occupied European settlement, founded nearly 450 years ago by the Spanish â“ is only a few miles away. Its colonial influences continue to permeate the town's graceful architecture and narrow redbrick lanes. Amazing sights, including centuries-old churches, forts, and Ponce de Leon's storied Fountain of Youth are just a short drive across the Vilano Bridge. Access to Big-League sports, an International Airport and other cultural attractions can be found just 45 minutes to the North in Jacksonville, Florida. The location is simply ideal and regardless of whether you enjoy hiking, biking, boating, fishing, shopping, dining, surfing or simply walking on the beach or watching the sun set after another high quality day, the Villages of Vilano is for you. The beautiful 3-bedroom 2 ½ bath Marina Home with 2-car garage being offered is light and bright throughout with spacious rooms and a large patio overlooking the marina and the adjacent protected lands. With a 2-story vaulted ceiling, the main living area faces the water and offers amazing views. It is all one could desire in a waterfront community and opportunities like this are rare so don't let this one get away. Boat slips are available. Make an appointment today for a private showing.