Villas (Maintenance-Included)
- Square feet
- 1,600 – 2,000 sq ft
- Beds / baths
- 2–3 bed / 2 bath
Approximate price range
$500k – $620k
Attached, maintenance-included. Very popular with snowbirds and lock-and-leave buyers.
Lakewood Ranch, FL · Sarasota County · 34240
Lakehouse Cove at Waterside
Waterfront living in LWR's newest and most walkable district.
Lakehouse Cove sits in Waterside — the newest district of Lakewood Ranch that straddles the Manatee/Sarasota county line and is built around water. Neal Communities designed it with lake access, a boathouse, resort amenities, and walkability to Waterside Place, LWR's waterfront village with restaurants and shops. If you want the newest LWR address with a genuine water lifestyle, this is one of the most exciting options.
Written by Sekina Probasco, REALTOR®, eXp Realty · June 2026 · Photography by Gulf Coast Realty Media
At a glance
- Location
- Sarasota County · 34240
- Builder
- Neal Communities
- Gated
- Yes, gated
- Homes
- ~500 homes
- Golf
- None
- Type
- Lakefront, resort-style
- Price range
- $500,000 – $900,000
The home styles
Here's what you'll typically find available in Lakehouse Cove. Price ranges are approximate and shift with the market — text me for the freshest numbers.
Single-Family
- Square feet
- 2,000 – 3,500 sq ft
- Beds / baths
- 3–5 bed / 2–3 bath
Approximate price range
$600k – $900k
Many with lake or water views. Neal Communities quality throughout.
Price ranges reflect approximate market conditions as of mid-2026. Inventory moves daily. Text me for current active listings in Lakehouse Cove.
Amenities
Water & Outdoors
- Community boathouse with kayak and paddleboard launch
- Lakefront walking trails and docks
- Resort-style pool overlooking the lake
- Outdoor event lawn
Clubhouse
- Lakehouse clubhouse with gathering space and catering kitchen
- Fitness center
- Pickleball courts
- Dog park
Waterside Place Access
- Walking distance to Waterside Place village (restaurants, shops, events)
- Friday Farmers Market steps from the community
What makes Lakehouse Cove stand out
- Newest LWR district — Waterside is the freshest, most walkable part of LWR
- Lakefront amenities including a boathouse, docks, and kayak launch
- Walking distance to Waterside Place's restaurants and shops
- Neal Communities quality with a maintenance-included option
Schools
School assignments can change as districts re-zone. Always confirm at the specific street address before relying on the assignment.
Sarasota County District
- Elementary: Tatum Ridge Elementary
- Middle: McIntosh Middle
- High: Booker High (or Sarasota High depending on address)
Waterside / Lakehouse Cove is in Sarasota County despite being LWR-branded. Confirm school assignment at the specific address.
Great fit for
- Buyers who want a genuine water lifestyle — kayaking, paddleboarding, lakefront views
- Those who want walkable access to dining and shopping within LWR
- Buyers excited about the newest and most future-focused LWR district
- Snowbirds who want a lock-and-leave villa with resort amenities
Curious about Lakehouse Cove?
Send me a quick text or drop the address you're looking at. I'll put together current comps, any active listings in Lakehouse Cove, and answer whatever you're wondering about.