Enjoy waterfront community living in Velvet Cloak, a gated 55+ community overlooking the sparkling waters of Tampa Bay! This furnished one bedroom, one bath condo is filled with natural light and offers beautiful tile flooring throughout, an open kitchen overlooking the living room and relaxing views of the community pool and open green space. Thoughtful updates add to the appeal, including new windows in 2014, HVAC and water heater in 2019, refrigerator and dishwasher in 2024, a new front door in 2025, and bathroom updates including a new vanity in 2023 and toilet in 2019. The community roof was replaced in 2024. An additional storage closet located in the laundry room provides convenient space for extra belongings. Step outside and discover the waterfront lifestyle that makes Velvet Cloak so inviting. Community amenities include a heated pool, clubhouse with kitchen, waterfront seating areas, a fishing pier with water and electric, kayak storage and launch access, shuffleboard courts, grilling areas, beautifully maintained grounds, and scenic walking paths overlooking Tampa Bay. The location adds even more appeal, with Bay Vista Park right next door and within walking distance, Downtown St. Petersburg nearby, and the Gulf Beaches just a short drive away. Whether relaxing by the pool, launching a kayak, casting a line from the pier, or simply enjoying a walk along the waterfront, this condo offers an opportunity to enjoy the Florida lifestyle in a beautifully situated Tampa Bay community.