Rarely available premier location of Southern Manasota Key! A classic Vintage Florida Beach Cottage just 50 steps from the Beach and the Gulf of Mexico! This home sustained only minimal damage from Hurricane Ian, slight fascia and soffit issues repaired. Enjoy spectacular sunsets from your living room, front deck and your private beach! Sitting on one and a half lots with plenty of parking and no deed restrictions allows room for your RV and all your toys! Brand new rear maintenance-free deck and landscaping! Light & bright Open Floor Plan with oversized kitchen and new blue quartz tops. Professionally decorated with no expenses spared and offered Turnkey Furnished! The cottage is 1152 square feet of newly conditioned interior living area with (4) new efficient mini split HVAC units! Two bedrooms/one bath, plus a daybed and trundle in the living area all for the home to comfortably sleep six. Enjoy extra outdoor living space in the charming, fenced backyard with deck, grill, outdoor dining area, private outdoor shower and shed for extra storage! Blink security system remains including five interior and exterior cameras. There is also a nice carport with a second outside storage shed for your beach toys, bikes, and umbrellas. 45 Friendship Lane is not just a great location, but it is a wonderful way of life with terrific privacy, great neighbors, and one of the best shelling, shark tooth hunting, dolphin watching opportunities in Southwest Florida! An easy ½ mile walk to the Village with numerous destinations such as, White Elephant Pub, Sandbar Tiki and Grill, Lock N Key, Waverly Restaurant and Bar, and Manasota Key’s newest and upscale dining experience, Magnolias! Stump Pass Beach State Park is also a quick bike ride or fifteen minute walk south! Rarely do you find Gulf Views, so close to the beach at this price. Plus you may add a second story or expand the foot print of the cottage. Great investment with Rental Opportunities including Short Term Air B&B, extended snow birds or yearly rentals. Southern Manasota Key is a relaxed, convenient and peaceful way of life. Schedule your showing today and get ready to Come Live on Vacation!