5557 Sea Forest Dr

Heather Cove is a low-rise waterfront condominium community in New Port Richey, Florida, built in 1988 and organized into three-story residential buildings with elevator access and covered garage parking. Units range from two- to three-bedroom floor plans including some loft/penthouse layouts; many homes feature vaulted or cathedral ceilings, skylights, open living/dining configurations, eat-in kitchens, and indoor laundry. Exterior character emphasizes boating and outdoor living: deeded or rentable boat slips, a marina with direct canal access to the Gulf, wraparound screened balconies, and extensive tropical landscaping. Community amenities are substantial for its scale and include two heated pools (including a saltwater option), hot tub/sauna, clubhouse, tennis and pickleball courts, a community boat ramp/launch, outdoor grills and picnic shelters, and access to a private Gulf Harbors beach (membership/fee applies). Practical features across the property include covered storage lockers in the garage, hurricane shutters, sprinkler/irrigation systems, storm doors, and on-site security measures such as controlled lobby entry and cameras. Parking is assigned and under-building; condo fees typically cover exterior maintenance, roof repair, water and sewer, trash and basic cable/internet, and limited pest control. The setting sits close to local dining, shopping, and regional beaches with quick boat access to offshore islands, making it oriented toward a boating-and-beach lifestyle within a maintenance-managed condominium framework.