I would suggest putting blue tape up in each room for windows on either side of the bed - similar to this:
https://www.houzz.com/photos/chalet-interiors-traditional-bedroom-denver-phvw-vp~572724
Then you should have 5 small windows including the existing on that elevation - yes?

Thanks Deb S, we can't wrap the porch, too close to the water's edge. The back of the master bedroom wall (shown in picture) is 14' and the head of the bed is centered on it. That room is to the right of the prison window. To the left of the prison window is a guest room that is 12'4" across and the head of the bed is also centered.

Shouldn't be too hard to cut some holes and frame the openings.

I’m another vote for two windows per bedroom flanking the headboard.

How about removing that window and adding a skylight to your master?

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That is pretty. It would take some pretty large framing modifications to accomplish that where they are indicated, but you could certainly space them between the studs and come close.

Yeah that’s what I was thinking Grover with the continuation of the small windows. Like I said I would start by trying the spacing with blue tape on the inside of the rooms. See how that works with the existing center small one. I’d be more concerned about view from rooms/impact of furniture in rooms then the view from the river.

Wow thinkdesignlive--that's cool! The existing window is in the master bathroom.....some of the windows in the picture you created would land in the shower and master closet so am not sure that would work but am loving the idea of keeping the same size/shape now that I can see it. Thanks for the help--how did you do that?

decoenthusiaste, a skylight may be a potential leak hazard I don't want since the home is on the gulf of mexico with some serious storms. Also, the house gets plenty of light but I'm looking for more curb appeal from the water side and more views of the water ;-)

Consider adding at least one additional window to create symmetry -- or three more if that would be necessary for symmetry. If you cannot add actual windows, create faux windows to create symmetry.

Removing the one window and adding evenly spaced skylights could create symmetry.

You could create more than a blank wall using mostly vertical trim boards of the same finish as your decking -- even a faux deck if you wanted.

Some landscaping to become the focus of attention would be worth considering.

Grover did it.

What do the rest of your windows look like? What do the interior walls of that side of the home look like? Strategically placed French windows for enjoying the water view might do the trick in the bedrooms and you could leave the bathroom window alone.

Skylights don't leak if they are done correctly, but if the concern is the view, more windows is the way to go. Easily doable, but if you are going over 16" OC windows, you will have some framing to do.

Decoenthusiaste, here is a picture of the windows across the "front" of the house inside and out. The opposite side has sliding doors in the center and 1 large window on each side.

Do you mean french doors on either side of the bed as thinkdesignalive? I think this will give symmetry and views from the bedrooms + "curb appeal" from the water side which will be helpful one day for re-sale.

Thank you to everyone for the thoughts/input--so helpful & appreciate it!

Front of house, didn't attach to previous post

I would need to see the floor plan for the rooms on that side of the house without that who knows what will work.

I meant French windows, but they'll be quite different from your other windows. You may opt to go for a consistent look all around and just continue with similar to what you already have. If funds are available I'd prefer French windows and sliders all around instead of the builder's special ones you have now. Maybe a project to take on a little here and there over time.