OFFERING DIRECT ACCESS TO TAMPA BAY and the ultimate Florida boating lifestyle, this beautifully maintained 2 BR/2 BA home is located in the highly desirable AMERICANA COVE, a gated 55+ community in St Petersburg. Sitting 9 ft above sea level this home is situated on a peaceful canal and has many updates, Roof (2025), HVAC (2022), Dock & Lift (2024), and a water purification system to mention just a few. Appliances include a Stainless-Steel LG gas stove (2 yrs old), Microwave (vented outside), and Stainless-Steel refrigerator with party drawer. The large gourmet kitchen is adjacent to the large Dining Room with plenty of room to entertain family and friends. The separate living room overlooks the waterfront and has access to the screened (15 X 15) lanai with composite decking and pull-down waterproof shades. Step outside and enjoy morning coffee, breathtaking sunrises, and frequent visits from dolphins, manatees, and native birds from the 16 X 8 fenced Balcony separate from the lanai, A great place for gardening also. Beneath the lanai is an additional 15 X 15 storage area - no shortage of storage here!! The large Master bedroom has an ensuite bath with walk-in shower and enormous closet. The 2nd bedroom has a sofa bed and TV and can easily be used as an office as well as for overnight guests. The guest bath has a tub with shower, conveniently located across from the guest room, and has a laundry closet with washer and dryer. The home has a large carport (30 X 30) for 2 cars plus a golf cart and includes a sizable shed with work bench and a loft for all your seasonal decor. Enjoy this active community with many activities and clubs. The low $410 HOA includes water, sewer, trash pickup, and lawn mowing/edging, heated pool, fitness room, club house, shuffle, bocce, boat launch/marina and fishing pier, and access to Tampa Bay. Community is 10 minutes to downtown St Petersburg, 15 minutes to 2 airports and 20 minutes from the beaches. This is community living at its finest! Check it out!!