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 and their guests.

The Association maintains entrance and exit gates with an access control system to help reduce unauthorized access to the community. In May 2026, the Association installed a new entrance gate access control system from Summit Control.

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's at 813-247-8200. To report an emergency call 911.


Resident's Gate Access Options


  • PIN Code Operation: Residents can enter their confidential personal access 4-digit PIN at the Call Box keypad to open the entrance gate.

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

Guest's Gate Access Options


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

  • Enter A Resident's Call Box Directory Number: Every resident’s listing in the Call Box directory is assigned a unique 4-digit directory number. Residents can give their guests this 4-digit directory number to call their phone number from the Call Box without searching the directory. Important, the directory number should not be confused with the resident's confidential gate access code.

    Important: The Summit Control call box uses a 4-digit directory number. Previous 3-digit directory numbers from the HOA's prior system no longer work.

Additional Information

  • The 4-digit directory number is not confidential and can be given out freely. It is displayed along with your name on the Call Box Directory.

  • If a guest calls a resident from their cell phone for gate access, pressing [11] on the resident's phone will NOT open the gate. Pressing [11] ONLY works on calls placed directly from the entrance Call Box. If a resident receives a cell phone call from a visitor at the gate, have them enter your 4-digit directory number at the call box. Disconnect from the caller and answer the new call from the gate, then press [11].
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  • Avoid giving your personal confidential 4-digit entry PIN to guests or delivery drivers.

  • The Summit Control access system allows homeowners to create temporary access codes for visitors and to limit access using time-of-day rules.

  • Homeowners can learn about the Summit Control system at SummitControl.com. They can manage their individual account information via the web at Sign In to Homeowner's Account or by using the Sumit Control phone app.

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

  • Residents can order gate remotes from the Members Only page of CambridgeCove.org.

  • County ordinance requires all gated communities to provide emergency services with access to the community. When calling 911 for law enforcement and emergency services, the emergency operator will be automatically notified that your address is in a gated community.

Revised May 2026