Sunesta Cove is a neighborhood of about 25 single-family homes inside BallenIsles Country Club, the 24-hour guard-gated club community in Palm Beach Gardens. Residents are minutes from the newly expanded clubhouse, 54 holes of golf, a 22-court tennis complex and five dining venues, all set among mature trees and beautifully manicured grounds.
Stefan’s take
Sunesta Cove is a peaceful pocket of about two dozen homes with mature landscaping and a relaxed pace. The new clubhouse and the courses are just minutes away.
Sunesta Cove by the Records
- Homes: about 25 single-family homes
- Typical lot: about 0.22 acre (middle half of lots: 0.22 to 0.26 acre)
- Owner-occupied: about 83% of homes carry a homestead exemption
- Jurisdiction: City of Palm Beach Gardens
Source: Palm Beach County Property Appraiser parcel data. BallenIsles neighborhoods are recorded on shared plats, so counts are approximate and assigned by street. Owner-occupied share is the percentage of homes with a homestead exemption, which marks a primary residence.
The Essentials
- Location: within BallenIsles Country Club, off PGA Boulevard in Palm Beach Gardens
- Homes: about 25 single-family homes
- Gated: yes, BallenIsles has 24-hour staffed guard gates
- Association: its own neighborhood association, within the BallenIsles master association
- Club: BallenIsles Country Club, a member-owned equity club with several membership categories
- Setting: mature trees, lakes, fairways and manicured landscaping throughout
Golf, Tennis and the Clubhouse
Living in Sunesta Cove puts the full BallenIsles lifestyle a short golf-cart ride away. The club recently completed a major renovation and expansion, and the 115,000-square-foot clubhouse now includes five dining venues, a resort-style pool and an expanded fitness and wellness center. Golfers enjoy three 18-hole courses, the East, North and South, 54 holes in all, with roots going back to the original PGA National Golf Club. Racquet players have 22 Har-Tru tennis courts with a stadium court, plus pickleball.
BallenIsles is a member-owned equity club with several membership categories, from full golf to sports and social. Membership terms can vary, so confirm what applies to the specific home you are considering. Across the community, the mature trees and manicured grounds keep the feel spacious, private and relaxed.
Homes in Sunesta Cove
Sunesta Cove is about two dozen single-family homes on Sunesta Cove Drive. Many homes enjoy lake, golf or garden views, and the mature landscaping gives each street a settled, established look.
Getting Around
Errands are easy from Sunesta Cove: The Gardens Mall is about 14 minutes away, Jupiter Medical Center about 22, and the beach at Juno about 22. I-95 is about 11 minutes and the Turnpike about 12.
Drive Times
| Destination | Approx. drive |
|---|---|
| Juno Beach Pier | 22 min |
| The Gardens Mall | 14 min |
| I-95 at PGA Boulevard | 11 min |
| Florida’s Turnpike at PGA Boulevard | 12 min |
| Jupiter Medical Center | 22 min |
| DJT International Airport | 27 min (15.6 mi) |
| Kravis Center for the Performing Arts | 21 min (11.8 mi) |
Approximate drive times in light traffic, the median of five homes across the community, calculated with OpenStreetMap routing. Peak-hour and season traffic run longer.
Before You Make an Offer
- Associations: budget for the Sunesta Cove neighborhood association and the BallenIsles master association.
- Club membership: ask which BallenIsles membership category fits how you live, and confirm what applies to the home you are considering, including any equity or initiation contribution.
- Flood and insurance: ask for the elevation certificate if one exists, and get wind and flood quotes during your inspection period.
- Taxes after you buy: your bill resets to market value after a sale, so file for homestead with the Palm Beach County Property Appraiser by March 1 if the home will be your primary residence.
Compare It With
- BallenIsles: the master club community, with 33 neighborhoods and 54 holes of golf
- Arbor Chase: about 25 single-family homes
- Island Cove: about 20 single-family homes
- Estates of St. Edward: about 25 estate homes
Frequently Asked Questions
How many homes are in Sunesta Cove? About 25 single-family homes, based on county records.
Is Sunesta Cove gated? Yes. Sunesta Cove is inside BallenIsles, which has 24-hour staffed guard gates.
Is club membership required in Sunesta Cove? BallenIsles is a member-owned equity club with several membership categories. Terms can vary, so confirm what applies to the specific home before you buy.
What can residents enjoy nearby? The renovated BallenIsles clubhouse with five dining venues, three championship golf courses, 22 tennis courts, pickleball, a resort-style pool and fitness center.
Ready to Look in Sunesta Cove?
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Sources
- PrivateCommunities.com: BallenIsles Country Club
- Waterfront Properties: BallenIsles
- PRP Jupiter: BallenIsles Country Club
- Palm Beach County Property Appraiser parcel data
Community details are based on published sources and may change; confirm club, membership and association details directly before you buy. Stefan Levine, P.A. | Illustrated Properties LLC | License SL3228095
