Cambridge Cove Is A Gated Community

Cambridge Cove is a private, gated community, and its streets and other common areas are privately owned by the Association. Unlike communities with publicly owned streets and rights-of-way, the Association has the right to restrict community access to Cambridge Cove’s homeowners, residents, and their guests. The Association maintains entrance and exit gates with an access control system to help reduce unauthorized entry into the community.

Keep in mind that an unguarded entrance cannot guarantee that unauthorized persons are prevented from entering the community. Cambridge Cove residents can report non-emergency suspicious activity to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office at 813-247-8200. In the event of an actual emergency, call 911.


Entrance Gate Access Control System

Cambridge Cove has one community entrance at Faircourt Drive and Natures way. The entrance gate uses the Summit Control Sierra access control system. Residents are provided individual Summit Control accounts that allow them to use the Summit Control Sierra phone application, use a 4-digit access PIN at the call box to open the gate, and are listed in the entrance Call Box directory.

Homeowners can learn more about the Summit Control system at SummitControl.com and download the Summit Control Sierra App from the Apple App Store or the Google Play Store.


Resident's Gate Access Options

  • Summit Control Sierra Phone App: Use the Summit Control app to open the gate using your Apple or Android phone.

  • PIN Code Operation: Enter a confidential 4-digit PIN at the Call Box keypad to open the entrance gate.

  • Gate Remote Opener: Use a remote to open the gate.

Guest's Gate Access Options

  • Search Call Box Directory: Guests can search the alphabetical directory on the Call Box, then select a resident's listing to dial the resident's phone. After the resident answers the incoming call from the Call Box, the resident can enter [11] on their phone to open the gate for their guest.

  • Use a Temporary Guest Pass: Using the Summit Control app, residents can create a temporary guest pass. When generated, a text message with instructions will be sent to the guest’s mobile phone. Residents are limited to 5 active guest passes. Passes are limited to a maximum of 15 days and 30 uses.

Additional Information

  • New homeowners should use the online Request Gate Access form in the Members Only section of CambridgeCove.org to request a gate access account.

  • Homeowners can also use the Request Gate Access Account Update form in the Members Only section to request changes to their Summit Control account such as add or delete users or change their PIN or phone number.
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  • When homeowners load the Summit Control Sierra app onto their iPhone or Android phone, they can;
    -- Open the entrance gate using their phone.
    -- Access the Summit Control app using Apple’s CarPlay.
    -- Issue guests a temporary pass.
    -- View their activity log.
    -- Access technical support for the Summit Control app.

  • If a guest calls for gate access using their mobile phone, pressing [11] will NOT open the gate. Pressing [11] ONLY works on calls placed directly from the entrance Call Box. If a resident receives a mobile phone call from a guest at the gate, either ask the guest to call you from the entrance call box or open the gate remotely using the Summit Control Sierra app.

  • Avoid giving your confidential 4-digit entry PIN to guests, service providers, or delivery drivers. The CCHOA issues gate codes to select companies needing frequent access to Cambridge Cove, such as TECO, Solid Waste Collection, Water Department, UPS, FedEx, and USPS. Send an email to CambridgeCoveHOA@gmail.com to recommend a regular service provider for an access account.

  • Resident’s personal phone numbers are never displayed to guests using the Call Box.

  • Residents can request gate remotes using the Order Gate Remotes form in the Members Only section.

  • County ordinance requires gated communities to provide emergency services such as police and fire rescue with special access to the community. When calling 911 for emergency services, the 911 operator is automatically notified that your address is in a gated community.

  • Residents with questions about the community's entrance gates can contact the Association at CambridgeCoveHOA@gmail.com.

Revised July, 25 2026