Under contract-accepting backup offers. Paradise awaits behind the gates of beautiful Placido Bayou in this 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom waterfront home. This home has no history of flooding and did not flood in Hurricane Helene or Milton. Walking through the entry way, you are welcomed by vaulted ceilings, bright skylights, and a coastal style true to the home's waterfront location. Straight ahead, through a wall of sliding glass doors, you have a view of your outdoor oasis, fully finished with an outdoor kitchen, equipped with a kegerator, and poolside bar. From the inside out, this home truly has it all! Interior updates throughout, start with the kitchen, finished with stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, and an impressive amount of cabinet space, including a separate butler's pantry, the perfect place for a coffee bar! The master suite is a relaxing retreat, and offers a large en suite bath, custom walk-in closet, and private access to your paver pool deck. The expansive pool deck sits between the home and the canal, privately surrounded by Florida native landscaping, and is an entertainer's paradise! The private dock includes a motorized lift for the canoe and is the perfect place to send off a kayak or paddle board to head out into the bay. While aesthetically pleasing, the updates are also practical, featuring new HVAC (2022), pool pump, and motor (2021). Experience the luxury of living inside one of St Petersburg's few gated communities! All of this is located just minutes from downtown St Pete's dining, museums, and shopping, a short drive from beaches and airports. Welcome home to the Florida lifestyle at its absolute best!