1660 Areca Palm Drive Charming and move-in ready 2004 attached villa with a 1 car garage located in the secure 24/7 gated community of The Villages of Royal Palm in the heart of Port Orange, featuring a NEWER ROOF 2021 for added peace of mind. This 2 bedroom, 2 full bath home plus a large versatile den offers a comfortable and functional layout with space that can easily be used as an office, guest room, hobby area or additional living space. The main areas feature recently shampooed high quality wall to wall carpet, and the interior was freshly painted in 2024, giving the home a fresh, bright, and inviting feel. The great room/family room boasts high vaulted ceilings making it open and airy and is brightened by three circular sun tunnels that bring in natural light throughout the day, creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere, and there is also a Florida room style setup with vinyl slide screen/windows, perfect for enjoying the outdoors with added comfort and flexibility. The home features updated modern li he attached 1 car garage includes an automatic garage door opener and a convenient roll down garage screen with remote. The maintenance free HOA covers full lawn care and landscaping, pest control and sprinkler maintenance, basic Spectrum cable TV and internet, exterior painting approximately every six years, and annual house pressure washing, and residents enjoy access to pickleball courts, tennis courts, basketball court, putting green, shuffleboard, bocce ball, horseshoes, table tennis, whirlpool, two pools including one heated, and a fabulous multi million dollar clubhouse featuring a ballroom, caterer's kitchen, fitness center, library, billiards room, crafts room, office center, a monthly calendar of scheduled activities, and a large covered lanai. The community is perfectly located to all types of shopping, whether it's groceries at Publix, seasonal shopping at HomeGoods, or home improvement needs at Home Depot or Lowe's, all within minutes. There is also a 2-minute access to I-95 highway, the world's most famous beach is just 15 minutes away, and churches, hospitals, urgent care, and doctor offices are all around the corner. Whether you are a snowbird looking for a seasonal retreat or seeking to downsize into a comfortable, low-maintenance home, this villa can serve it all--schedule a showing today and experience firsthand the charm, openness, convenience, and ideal location it has to offer.