Nearly top floor and perched above the palm tops, this Admiralty House residence delivers the island panorama everyone wantssunrises over the river, glittering lights across Marco Island, and long views sweeping toward the Gulf and Caxambas Pass. Inside, the classic 1 bedroom/1.5 bath great room layout lives far larger than its footprint, with walls of glass drawing your eye straight to the horizon. A broad lanai becomes your morning coffee spot and your evening stargazing perch; slide the glass open and let the breeze in or enjoy the quiet confidence of hurricane impact windows and sliders when the weather turns. Recent mechanical upgrades add lasting value and peace of mind: an updated HVAC air handler keeps the home cool and efficient, and a newer hot water heater means one less thing on your to do list. The kitchen is bright and functional with plenty of storage, and the dining and living areas flow together effortlessly for casual entertaining. In the bedroom, direct lanai access turns wakeups into a daily show, while an en suite bath and an extra half bath make hosting simple. Whether you refresh with your own design or keep it wonderfully simple, this high floor retreat is about view, comfort, and low maintenance living. Admiralty House is a beloved Marco Island address for good reason. The building sits directly on the sugar sand beach and wraps residents in resort style amenities: a newly updated lobby and welcoming social/library rooms, a heated beachfront pool with expansive deck, tennis and pickleball, BBQ grills under tiki huts, bike storage, a convenient car wash station, extra storage, and covered assigned parking. Practical toucheson site management and laundry on every floorkeep day to day living easy. Investors will also appreciate flexible rental opportunities with 30 day minimums and up to 12 leases per year (verify rules). ? From this almost penthouse height, youre close to everything yet above it all: stroll the beach at sunrise, watch boats trace the coastline, and end the day as the city lights sparkle to the north and south. With hurricane impact protection already in place, major systems updated, and jaw dropping, island wide vistas from the Gulf to the river to Caxambas Pass, this is the easy care, view centric Admiralty House home so many buyers wait forand the one that wont be on the market for long.