Resort lifestyle at The Willows beach front condo complex in Alameda CA

Alameda CA island has some fabulous condos, but one of my favorites is The Willows on 2101 Shoreline Drive.

Built in 1974, the 201-unit complex is quite a desirable address. It's definitely worth checking out the units as they become available. For empty nesters or people who want to simplify their lifestyle, perhaps condo living is a viable option.

Imagine waking up one morning, feeling like you'd like to take a walk on the beach, and all you have to do is cross the street!

This visual tour created for one of my listings shows some of the amenities.

Consider this:

• It's directly across the beach. Several units have fabulous views of San Francisco

• It offers many ameneties.
  • Landscaped courtyard
  • large heated pool
  • spa
  • lubhouse with party and game rooms
  • two gyms
  • on-site maintenance and management staff
  • secure access
  • reserved garage parking
  • elevators
  • large lobby are
  • locked mail boxes

• It's next door to Alameda Towne Centre where one will find
  • Several retail shops including Bed Bath and Beyond, Kohl's, Old Navy, Ross, TJMaxx
  • Hardware store -- our favorite Pagano's
  • Grocery stored -- yes, we have Trader Joe's. And Safeway
  • Several banks
  • Main Post office
  • Restaurants --- Chinese, Greek, American, Japanese, Fast-food. Hamburger joint, soup and salad, etc
  • Car wash -- this has to be the best car wash ever, with views of the beach!
  • Pet store
  • Pharmacy
  • Beauty salons
  • The ubiquitous Starbucks

• On the bus routes for the main routes to take the commuters to San Francisco, Berkeley, Oakland

What's not to love?