8696 Banyan Bay Boulevard Welcome to Banyan Bay. Step inside this delightful home and experience soaring ceilings, abundant natural light, and an open layout designed for comfortable living, creating a spacious yet inviting feel. This 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath home with a versatile den/loft and 2-car garage offers true peace-of-mind ownership, saving you thousands in future expenses from day one. The ground-floor primary suite is a rare and highly desirable feature, offering both convenience and privacy. The flexible loft/den provides additional space for a home office, media room, or second living area. The chef-inspired kitchen showcases granite countertops, a breakfast bar, stainless steel appliances, abundant cabinet space, and convenient pull-out shelves for effortless storage and organization-ideal for both everyday living and entertaining. Step outside to your own private retreat, where a serene backyard, tranquil patio, and peaceful preserve backdrop come together to create the ultimate Florida lifestyle experience. This home features a newer tile roof, fresh exterior paint, a high-efficiency A/C system, all-new appliances, impact windows and sliding doors, and beautifully updated flooring throughout. Additional upgrades include a newer hot water heater, three high-efficiency toilets, fresh interior paint, and plantation shutters. Best value in Banyan Bay for size, upgrades, and condition. Major systems have already been replaced-saving the next owner thousands. Enjoy no city taxes, no CDD fees, a low HOA that includes landscaping and security, and a transferable low-cost flood policy. Perfectly located near: Fort Myers Beach - 10 minutes Sanibel Island - 15 minutes Lakes Park - 10 minutes Southwest Florida International Airport - 25 minutes When you combine upgrades, space, price, peace of mind, prime location, and long-term value, this is exactly what you've been looking for. Schedule your private showing today!