When you pull into The Woodlands at Islip, the first thing you notice is how beautifully the community is maintained. This spacious second-floor one-bedroom offers a bright living room, galley kitchen, dining area, and large bedroom. Step outside to a generously sized private deck with a courtyard view. Inside, enjoy the ease of your own in-unit laundry with a full-size, stacked LG washer and dryer tucked into a closet. The area is accented by charming wall paneling with trim detail and hardwood flooring, adding character to the functionality. Community amenities include an in-ground pool with lifeguard, half basketball and pickleball court, dog run, and landscaped common areas. Recent updates include new windows, vinyl siding, and roofs. Maintenance covers taxes, heat, gas, water, sewer, pool, sanitation, landscaping, snow removal, and building upkeep. Residents are responsible for electric and cable. Co-op requirements: dog under 18 inches/20 lbs, 650+ credit score, debt-to-income ratio under 35%, and take-home income at least three times the maintenance fee. Conveniently located near restaurants, shopping, the LIRR, and Long Island beaches. It’s time to stop renting and start investing in yourself. Rent checks disappear, equity grows. Which would you rather have? Make the move that pays you back.