After opening up this lanai space that was previously only screened in and, therefore, only really enjoyable for a few short months here in SouthWest Florida, we had new sliding doors installed around the perimeter and added much sought after square footage to this high rise condo with sweeping views of the bay and the beach. With a custom bar down at one end to service the cozy conversation area, complete with four swivel club chairs around a stone-top conversation table, and the eating area, the area feels both spacious and intimate.

Pergola extension to timber cottage. Design, construction and photos by Jamie King Landscape Architect

Well-Traveled Alys Beach Home Photo: Jack Gardner

A leisurely flowing design plan optimizes lake views, sun exposure and circulation between indoor and outdoor spaces. Photo credit: Dan Zeeff

Photography by Brad Scott.

This new roof dormer and 3rd floor roof deck renovation project converted an existing attic area to a new showcase for this bayfront home. The project included a new dormered roof terrace, covered balcony, and renovated attic space with french-style doors opening to gorgeous views of the bay and marina.

To keep in line with the natural theme throughout this amazing home, more ceiling details were added to the second-floor balcony. Now no matter where you look from inside, the beach scene is accented beautifully with the dark wood ceiling.

Welcome to Sand Dollar, a grand five bedroom, five and a half bathroom family home the wonderful beachfront, marina based community of Palm Cay. On a double lot, the main house, pool, pool house, guest cottage with three car garage make an impressive homestead, perfect for a large family. Built to the highest specifications, Sand Dollar features a Bermuda roof, hurricane impact doors and windows, plantation shutters, travertine, marble and hardwood floors, high ceilings, a generator, water holding tank, and high efficiency central AC. The grand entryway is flanked by formal living and dining rooms, and overlooking the pool is the custom built gourmet kitchen and spacious open plan dining and living areas. Granite counters, dual islands, an abundance of storage space, high end appliances including a Wolf double oven, Sub Zero fridge, and a built in Miele coffee maker, make this a chef’s dream kitchen. On the second floor there are five bedrooms, four of which are en suite. The large master leads on to a 12’ covered balcony with balmy breezes, stunning marina views, and partial ocean views. The master bathroom is spectacular, with marble floors, a Jacuzzi tub and his and hers spa shower with body jets and dual rain shower heads. A large cedar lined walk in closet completes the master suite. On the third floor is the finished attic currently houses a gym, but with it’s full bathroom, can be used for guests, as an office, den, playroom or media room. Fully landscaped with an enclosed yard, sparkling pool and inviting hot tub, outdoor bar and grill, Sand Dollar is a great house for entertaining, the large covered patio and deck providing shade and space for easy outdoor living. A three car garage and is topped by a one bed, one bath guest cottage, perfect for in laws, caretakers or guests. Located in Palm Cay, Sand Dollar is perfect for family fun in the sun! Steps from a gorgeous sandy beach, and all the amenities Palm Cay has to offer, including the world class full service marina, water sports, gym, spa, tennis courts, playground, pools, restaurant, coffee shop and bar. Offered unfurnished.

Long second floor balcony off of double glass french doors with white railings and handrail with a view over the road, boardwalk, and beach.

Outside balcony living space. A neutral warm palette was used to go with the set color pallette of this beach city condo. The seating was placed to be inviting and is set up to give you the glimpse of the ocean view. John Moery Photography