Available for long term rental, 6+ months, this 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom “turn-key furnished”, one-story villa is located in the desirable Longwood Villas Community, set in a serene setting with majestic oaks and pines and views of the largest natural lakes in Sarasota County. As you enter the home, you will find an open floorplan with access to two screened lanais providing the inside outside Florida lifestyle. Kitchen with solid wood cabinets, granite counters and all appliances, breakfast area with views to your private screened lanai and heated swimming pool, and a butler’s pantry with matching built-in desk. Great room and formal dining area with laminate wood flooring, separate den/office, with double doors, carpeted master bedroom with en-suite bathroom featuring custom vanities, seated make-up counter, garden bath and separate shower. Access from the master bedroom through the sliders to your private lanai and swimming pool, and beautiful unobstructed views of the lake. The guest bedroom has a trundle bed converting to two singles also has its own access to a 2nd private screened-in lanai. The community is located within a special enclave with four lakes, mature oaks, gazebo, and a small wooden bridge over the 12-acre lake. You are also just down the street from Longwood Park which is no extra fee and offers indoor as well as outdoor pickleball, tennis, basketball, playground and picnic area. Convenient to I-75 you are only 5 minutes to SRQ Airport and 20 minutes from Sarasota’s world-renowned beaches, and downtown Sarasota. Just minutes away from an abundance of dining options and shopping at University Mall. Nathan Benderson Park is also close by with a walking track and rowing. Sorry, NO PETS ALLOWED