ANNUAL RENTAL - charming 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom home is nestled on a spacious lot in the peaceful Crystal Lake Community of Punta Gorda. Featuring a combination of tile and carpet flooring, decorative light and fan fixtures, crown molding, and vaulted ceilings, this home offers a bright, open layout. The expansive eat-in kitchen is a highlight, offering raised-panel hardwood cabinetry, a suite if modern appliances, a pantry closet, and a dining area. The kitchen is open to a spacious living room with sliders out to your front deck. The primary bedroom provides a private retreat, complete with a walk-in closet and an en suite bath featuring a garden soaking tub, spacious shower, and dual-sink vanity. The guest bedroom is equally spacious and includes its own walk-in closet and full bathroom. Enjoy the outdoors on the new 12x20 Trek deck porch that spans the front of the home—perfect for sipping morning coffee or an afternoon drink. Additional features include a new roof (2022), a 10x10 storage shed, new well equipment (2023), and a dedicated laundry room with washer and dryer. The property also offers lake access and is conveniently located near local waterways, beaches, dining, shopping, and golf courses, making it an ideal choice for the Florida lifestyle. Outdoor enthusiasts will love the proximity to public parks, bike and walking trails, picnic areas, and boat ramps, which offers easy access to Charlotte Harbor, the Peace and Myakka Rivers, and the Gulf of Mexico. Historic downtown Punta Gorda and the popular Fishermen’s Village are just a short drive away, with quaint shops and cafes to explore. Plus, with easy access to Interstate 75, Sarasota, Tampa, Fort Myers, and Naples are within reach. This beautifully appointed home is ready and waiting for you!