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Single-Family · Lely Resort

Players Cove

Players Club: Required

Upscale coach and single-family homes literally steps from the Players Club & Spa — about as close to the amenities as you can live.

The overview

About Players Cove

Players Cove puts the resort at your doorstep: it sits right by the Players Club & Spa, a short walk to the pools, fitness, tennis, and dining — and membership is part of ownership here. The enclave itself is newer (built roughly 2009–2016), with larger two-story coach homes and single-family homes beside the Classics course.

Homes run roughly 2,091–2,743 square feet.

Figures are approximate, compiled from MLS and public/association sources, and change without notice. Confirm current dues, rules, and covenant status for any specific home before relying on them — or ask me.

Quick facts

Property typeCoach & single-family
Build years2009–2016
BuilderStock Development
Typical size~2,091–2,743 sq ft
Bedrooms3
Homes / units~90
ViewsGolf (Classics), lake
Players ClubRequired
HOA (approx.)~$600/month + Players Club dues — verify
Rentals30-day minimum, ~3 leases/yr
PetsAllowed with approval
The market

What homes cost in Players Cove

3
active listings
$750K–$1.10M
active price range
$530K
median sold (all-time)
$220
median $/sq ft (all-time)

Drawn from this community’s recorded MLS sales; the active snapshot is June 2026 and changes constantly. Want live, exact numbers and what’s available right now? Ask for a current Players Cove report. Live MLS listings open on our team’s search site.

Is it right for you?

Living in Players Cove

What buyers love

  • ✓ Closest homes to the Players Club
  • ✓ Membership bundled in
  • ✓ Larger coach-home floor plans
  • ✓ Newer construction (2009–2016)

Worth knowing

  • • Players Club membership is mandatory
  • • Higher combined carry cost
  • • Limited resale inventory

Players Club & Spa: Players Cove is on the Required list — Players Club membership is mandatory. See what the Players Club costs, the cost-of-ownership guide, and Players Club amenities.

Resort living

Golf & the Players Club & Spa

Homeowners in Players Cove are members of The Players Club & Spa, so the resort’s pools, fitness, spa, tennis and dining are part of everyday life here.

Local market intelligence

The data on Players Cove

Homes in Players Cove sell fast — a median of 26 days on market, at about 95% of list price (~5% negotiating room). At ~4.3 months of supply, it's a balanced market.

26 days
median time to sell
95%
of list price received
$363
median $/sq ft (recent)
$883K
median sold (recent)
~8/yr
homes sold
~4.3 mo
months of supply

Based on 23 recorded sales (2023–2026) plus older history; figures are approximate and change constantly.

Age & what to check

Home age~12 years (built 2013–2015)
A/CApproaching the typical 12–15-year replacement window — ask for the install date.
Water heaterAt or near the 10–12-year replacement point — check the date.
RoofWithin typical service life.
Insurance & codeBuilt to the 2002+ Florida Building Code — generally favorable wind ratings and insurance; ask for the wind-mitigation form.

What agents highlight

Across recent Players Cove listings, agents most often highlight lake & water views.

Before closing: ask for Players Cove’s latest budget, reserve study, and any planned special assessments — and confirm the Players Club covenant on the exact home.

Good to know

Players Cove FAQs

Is Players Club membership required in Players Cove?

Yes. Players Cove carries the Amenities Covenant, so Players Club & Spa membership is mandatory for every home — there's no opting out, and the dues are part of your fixed cost of ownership here.

How much does the Players Club & Spa cost in Players Cove?

Players Club & Spa membership in Players Cove runs about a $10,000 refundable deposit plus roughly $6,400 a year (+6% tax), on top of your HOA dues. Because membership is mandatory here, budget it as a fixed annual cost. Figures change — confirm current rates with the Club.

What are the HOA fees in Players Cove?

Roughly ~$600/month + Players Club dues — verify. HOA dues typically cover community maintenance and common areas (often landscaping), but usually do not include Players Club dues. Confirm the current amount and exactly what's covered for the specific home.

Can you rent out a home in Players Cove? What are the leasing rules?

In Players Cove, the association allows 30-day minimum, ~3 leases/yr. That sets the minimum lease length and how many times per year you can lease — important for rental or seasonal use. Rules change, so confirm the current limits for the exact home.

Are pets allowed in Players Cove?

Yes — in Players Cove, pets are allowed with approval. The association sets the specifics (number, size, and sometimes breed), and rules change — confirm the current pet policy for the exact home.

Does Players Cove have its own pool or clubhouse?

Players Cove generally doesn't have a separate private clubhouse — residents enjoy Lely Resort's shared amenities (the Players Club & Spa and the three golf courses). Confirm any small sub-association amenities for the specific home.

How far is Players Cove from the Players Club & Spa?

The Players Club & Spa is centrally located within Lely Resort, so from Players Cove it's a short walk or golf-cart ride away. Most of the community is within roughly a mile or two of the club.

How much do homes cost in Players Cove?

Recent listings in Players Cove have ranged about $750K–$1.10M, with a median sold price near $530K (about $220/sq ft). Inventory is limited and changes constantly — ask for a live Players Cove report.

Is Players Cove a 55+ or age-restricted community?

No. Players Cove, like all of Lely Resort, is an all-ages community — it is not age-restricted. Homes here serve full-time, seasonal, and rental use.

How fast do homes sell in Players Cove, and is there room to negotiate?

Recently, Players Cove homes have sold in a median of 26 days at about 95% of list price — roughly 5% negotiating room. With ~4.3 months of supply, it's balanced. These numbers shift constantly, so ask me for this week's read before you make a move.

How old are homes in Players Cove, and what should I inspect?

Players Cove homes date to 2013–2015 (about 12 years old). At that age, look closely at the A/C (12–15-yr life), water heater (10–12-yr), and roof, and ask for the permit history.

Will home insurance be expensive in Players Cove?

Generally favorable. Players Cove was built to the 2002+ Florida Building Code, so homes typically carry better wind ratings — request the wind-mitigation form to confirm credits.

Schools

Schools near Players Cove

Like the rest of Lely Resort, Players Cove sits in South Naples’ 34113 area and is served by Collier County Public Schools, an A-rated district. The public schools most often associated with Lely Resort are Lely Elementary, Manatee Middle and Lely High School — but attendance zones change, so confirm the current assignment for the exact address. Our schools near Lely Resort guide has recent ratings, private-school options and how to verify zoning.

A day here: a morning walk to the Players Club for laps and the fitness center, lunch at the club, tennis before dinner — and the walk home is the shortest in the resort. Membership is part of ownership, so it’s all already yours. Could you see yourself here?

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