Enjoy the Florida waterfront lifestyle in this beautifully updated 3-bed, 2-bath, 1-car home located off a secluded and serene CUL-DE-SAC with NO HOA/CDD or rental restrictions! The Ruskin Inlet feeds into the Little Manatee River, providing unobstructed access all the way out to Tampa Bay! METAL ROOF, mature landscaping, IMPACT WINDOWS, covered front porch, COVERED/SCREENED LANAI, shed, OPEN DOCK: and that's all before stepping inside. NEW is the word for the interior of this coastal cottage, with ALL NEW APPLIANCES, NEW TILE FLOORING THROUGHOUT for easy cleaning, and a NEW HOT WATER HEATER! Enter into the living/dining room and move on into the RENOVATED KITCHEN, with its GRANITE COUNTERTOPS, closet pantry, BREAKFAST BAR, and all new STAINLESS STEEL appliances. The Family Room features a WOOD-BURNING FIREPLACE and is positioned between the primary suite and the secondary areas of this SPLIT-BEDROOM layout. Featuring a WALK-IN CLOSET and completely updated EN-SUITE BATHROOM with GRANITE countertop single-sink vanity and SHOWER STALL, this spacious bedroom is sure to delight. Both secondary bedrooms include ceiling fans and built-in closets, and are separated by the updated secondary bathroom with its GRANITE countertop single-sink vanity, tub/shower combination, and convenient hallway linen closet. The water view can be enjoyed from so many angles within this adorable home, but it's a real treat from within the large screened lanai or while dangling a fishing pole from the dock. This property is situated with easy access to US-41 and I-75, offering a blend of waterfront living while remaining in proximity to Tampa, St Pete, Bradenton, and beyond.