If a gorgeous, western lake and sunset views sounds perfect to you, welcome to this 2nd-floor coach home that lives like a single-family residence in Merano at The Colony. This home, with a private elevator, has recently installed category 5 UV protected windows creating an enclosed lanai providing almost 3,000 total square feet of living space. The bright and sunny kitchen allows for informal dining while taking in the water views while the formal dining area lends itself to easy entertaining with a wet bar adjacent to the space. The split floor plan allows for privacy with 2 guests suits and cozy den for quiet reading or movie night utilizing the TV/sound with a Sony sound system with five quality UTL speakers. The bonus room at the front of the home allows for a small office or extra storage. The enclosed lanai looks over the natural landscape teeming with wildlife enjoying the large pond. With it's large, oversized 2-car garage and ability to grill outside the front of the home, this condo gives you all of the benefits of a single-family without the hassle. Additionally, the home is located in an 'X' flood plain. Merano neighborhood was updated in 2024 with new roofs, gutters, exterior lighting and fresh paint color. Merano HOA fee remains the lowest for condo homes in the Colony. There's no milestone requirement for this community. Amenities for Colony residents include dining at the Colony's private and newly renovated Bay Club with unparalleled views of Estero Bay and kayak park. Pelican Landing amenities included in the HOA- private beach park with boat shuttle access from the community, tennis center, pickle-ball, bocce, attended fitness center and kayak park. Optional golf and sports memberships may be available at the Colony Golf Club and The Nest Country Club. Nearby there is the large, popular Coconut Point Mall and fabulous restaurants. Merano is a secure, gated community minutes away from Naples and Fort Myers, about 3 hours by air from New York, Chicago, and Toronto, and 20 minutes from the Ft Myers airport.