Paradise found--experience the best of Florida Keys waterfront living in this beautifully updated, lushly landscaped lakefront home offering exceptional privacy and tranquil water views. Boaters will appreciate easy access from the lake to the bay and direct ocean access through nearby Tavernier Creek. Inside, soaring ceilings and impact-rated windows and doors fill the home with natural light, creating a bright, open atmosphere. The spacious great room flows onto an expansive waterfront deck just steps from the lake--perfect for relaxing or entertaining. The chef's kitchen features maple cabinetry, granite countertops, Thermador refrigerator and oven, Bosch dishwasher, commercial ice maker with filtration, and a GE Profile wine cooler. The oversized island showcases etched glass panels depicting an underwater seascape, illuminated with remote-controlled LED lighting. The main level includes two guest bedrooms and two updated bathrooms, including one ensuite. A custom tamarind wood serpentine staircase leads to the private third-floor primary suite with beautiful water views. The primary bath offers a whirlpool tub, walk-in steam shower, and skylights. Additional features include an oversized two-car garage with 12-foot ceilings and ample storage, plus a large ground-level storage area currently configured as a guest apartment with a permitted full bath. Outdoors, enjoy a secluded heated pool surrounded by tropical landscaping and a 60-foot concrete dock finished with durable IPE (Brazilian walnut). With no neighbors behind, on one side, or across the water, this property offers rare privacy and quick access to both Florida Bay and the Atlantic Ocean--capturing the essence of relaxed Keys living.