SARASOTA, FL 34235 5216 LAKE VILLAGE DRIVE #71

Available Now! This charming, turnkey-furnished 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom condo on the GROUND floor in the Meadows is ready for immediate occupancy for 12-month lease. Recently updated, the condo features laminate wood flooring, tile in the kitchen and bathrooms, elegant maple-colored cabinetry, and a touch of Key West-style countertops in the kitchen. Ceiling fans are installed in both bedrooms and the glassed Florida room, which also includes electric window shades. The split bedroom layout provides privacy for you and your guests, each with their own ensuite bathroom. Enjoy serene views of the lake and pool from this peaceful retreat, which also boasts a new natural gas BBQ grill area by the pool. This property is not located in a flood zone and is small dog-friendly (subject to owner and association approval), plus there's a community dog park. Property features include a walk-in laundry room with a stacked washer/dryer and well-appointed furnishings. The primary bedroom features a king-size bed, while the guest bedroom has a queen-size bed. Additional items such as games, dishes, pots and pans, two TVs, and all necessary appliances for daily living are included. The condo comes with assigned parking and guest parking available. Conveniently located within walking distance of Meadows Village Shops, residents can enjoy dining, a spa, massage services, and medical offices. This rental is exclusively for long-term occupancy (not available for seasonal or short-term rentals). A deposit equal to one month's rent is required, along with tenant application fees and approval (a two-step application process). Tenants are responsible for water, electricity, and cable. The landlord may require all tenants to obtain renter’s insurance. Please note that overnight parking of trucks or commercial vehicles is not permitted per association rules. The Meadows community features a variety of amenities, including walking trails, lakes, a fitness center, ten pickleball courts, a playground, a basketball court, a country club pool and hot tub, dining options, and a calendar of monthly community events, all included in the rent. Tennis is available for an additional fee. This condo allows you to move in with zero worries- everything is provided, and at a very reasonable rent value.