HUGE PRICE IMPROVEMENT! This 2/2 cottage with BREATHTAKING VIEWS is perfectly located for those seeking a retirement or vacation home, and presents ample opportunities for personalization. Matlacha is a picturesque, small island community that although stricken by Hurricane Ian is rebounding and rebuilding back to its rich history and vibrant art scene. This home is ready to revive and remediation has been done with drywall being removed up to 5ft throughout. The deck offers exquisite views of intersecting canals, and the boat dock with a 10,000lb boat lift (added in 2020) is situated on one of the area's deepest canals granting quick and access to Matlacha Pass, Charlotte Harbor, Boca Grande Pass, and onto the Gulf. The area is also home to a variety of fish including redfish, tarpon, and snook making it a prime spot for recreational fishing. Tucked away at the end of a quiet street, you will be within a short distance to the charming and diverse attractions that Matlacha has to offer. Recent upgrades include a complete sewer line replacement in 2019. Being sold as-is, this home offers the ideal framework to come make it yours!