Enjoy the luxury of two homes for the price of one. This recently renovated custom 3 bedroom/2 bath home has a detached fully equipped 1 bedroom/1 bath carriage apartment above a two-car garage. Located in a quiet residential neighborhood just 10 minutes from the beach with bay access for paddle boards/kayaks just around the corner. Grand Boulevard for shopping, Baytowne Wharf and Ascension Sacred Heart hospital are all nearby. Mature oak & hickory trees provide shade and privacy to relax on the expansive front porch with your morning coffee or to enjoy an afternoon cook-out on the back paver patio. The main home has luxury vinyl plank floors throughout, vaulted ceilings in the open concept main room and a gas fireplace with built-ins and beverage refrigerator/bar area. An adjoining flex room surrounded by windows on three sides offers options for an office, work-out room, or second family living space. The kitchen has a large island with waterfall edge and storage on both sides, farmhouse sink, smart stainless appliances, microwave drawer and walk-in pantry. The spacious primary suite has extra details like ship lap walls and a custom walk-in closet. The en-suite bathroom has a seven-foot-long dual vanity, free standing tub and glass enclosed shower with bench, linen closet and separate water closet. The split floorplan has 2 large bedrooms with deep closets and a second bathroom with oversized shower. A washer & dryer closet with cabinets is next to the bedrooms. Lease terms of 12 months or longer will be accepted. First month's rent and refundable security deposit are required at lease signing. Renters insurance policy with a minimum of $300K liability insurance is required. Renter is responsible for utilities- electric, water, sewer, cable & internet. Yard maintenance is included in the monthly rent.