1601 Bayhouse Pt Dr

Pelican Cove is a low-rise, garden-style condominium community built in 1976 on approximately 75 acres of waterfront property in South Sarasota along Little Sarasota Bay. The development consists primarily of two-story buildings housing three-bedroom residences with vaulted or cathedral ceilings, clerestory windows and open floorplans; interiors commonly include crown molding, solid wood cabinetry, stone or solid-surface counters, walk-in closets and a mix of tile, parquet and carpeted finishes. Many units feature lanais or balconies oriented toward the bay and preserve views over mangroves and rookeries, with sliding glass doors and hurricane-rated shutters providing indoor–outdoor access and storm protection. Communal grounds emphasize tropical landscaping, walking paths and boardwalks through a bird sanctuary and sculpted gardens. Pelican Cove’s on-site infrastructure supports boating and watersports with an 85–87 slip marina, kayak/canoe launches and multiple fishing gazebos. Recreational facilities are extensive: six heated pools, three clubhouses, a fitness room with sauna, art and pottery studios, woodworking shop, multiple lighted tennis and pickleball courts, basketball and shuffleboard courts, a dog run and outdoor courts. The community is gated with staffed security and provides covered parking, external storage, irrigation and gray-water systems. Active social programming is notable — a homeowners association coordinates classes, clubs and events under the informal “Pelican Cove University,” supporting a resort-style, engaged community lifestyle minutes from Siesta Key beaches and downtown Sarasota.