Reviewers describe the new course as being in “fabulous shape”; an independent opening-week review said the greens “rolled evenly” and the fairways already felt established, while noting that it was “still growing in.” A July 2026 forum update said it was in “pretty good shape” but asked about mushrooms; no published review located for this report addresses plumbing, HVAC, electrical systems, leaks or waterproofing.

The available operational evidence is sparse because the property is a golf course rather than a residential building. Reviewers praise the “clean, modern starter building,” convenient warm-up and check-in, wide fairways and scenic water views; the main lifestyle reservation is that nearby house construction may be noisy for a few months, while one commenter called the course “more boring than Shallow Creek.”

The published material contains no resident reports of structural defects, leaks, plumbing, HVAC or electrical failures. The only infrastructure-related item located was a September 2025 notice that the tennis courts would close “for maintenance”; this is an event-specific maintenance notice, not evidence of a persistent defect, and does not establish current condition as of October 10, 2026.

Day-to-day feedback is strongly favorable: reviewers called it a “Beautiful fun place” for varied activities, praised the “great meeting meeting room,” and described the décor as “tops.” The main operational complaint was, “Needs more open play time,too many leagues/reserved courts”; another reviewer noted “Not much staff,” although the same review praised resident friendliness. The official listing confirms daily 7:00 AM–10:00 PM access and amenities including pools, pickleball, tennis, billiards, darts, bocce and gathering rooms.

Published guest feedback describes the property as “brand new, very clean, well maintained,” with modern rooms and a shower offering “good pressure.” The same review material includes a contrary report of one room smelling of cigarette smoke and another with “dried urine cracked to the back of the toilet,” plus comments about small bedrooms and missing coffee makers or ice buckets; no building-engineering or systems score was published.

Guests repeatedly praise the staff, including “friendly and efficient” front-desk service, and describe the bar as “hopping” with live music, lake views and access to shops and walking areas. The main recurring lifestyle criticism is limited food and grocery choice nearby; a Tripadvisor reviewer also reported pool music beginning at 5:30 a.m., saying it was “Very disappointing!!”

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The published place record reports a 5.0/5 overall rating from five reviews; the one review text visible said, “Met some new Villagers at the pool!” (dated October 25, 2025). The developer’s facility page lists an adult-pool recreation facility with restrooms and an assistance lift, while its October 21, 2025 opening notice describes corn toss, a pavilion, an adult pool and a postal station.

The available condition evidence is mixed across dates. A 2024 report described Pelican as having received an F in a course report card and being closed for “rest and rehabilitation,” while the 2025 reopening coverage said the renovation delivered new greens, tees, fairways, bunker sand and underdrain systems. The 18Birdies aggregate reported “Course Condition 4.0” out of 5 from 65 reviews; this is a published course-condition score, not an engineering inspection.

The 18Birdies page reports a 4.5/5 value score from 65 reviews, alongside an overall 4.4/5. A golfer-focused review says the refurbished course returned in “peak form,” with “the greens ... the best in town,” cleared brush and a wider landing zone; the same review cautions that Pelican is exceptionally difficult and describes several blind shots and hazards. These are golf-experience observations, not direct evidence about staff responsiveness, security or residential management.

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The published review aggregate is 4.8/5 from eight reviews, and the two review texts available to read are both positive. Reviewers describe a “Nice pool and some outdoor activities” and say, “Great place, great people and great times!”; the operator’s February 3, 2025 description lists an adult pool, bocce, shuffleboard and corn toss, while the current facility page lists daily hours of 7:30 AM to dusk.

Published course material describes TifEagle greens and a new 9-hole, par-27 layout; the Google excerpts include “Well kept greens.” Early golfer feedback reported deep rough, a visible water-treatment tank beside the course, active surrounding construction and tee boxes close to prior greens, with some players feeling exposed to shots from behind.

The available Google excerpts describe the course as a “nice and easy par 3 course” and a “nice simple course,” while the local first-look report says most golfers were happy to have another nearby option and valued its walkable Eastport location. Evidence about staff attitude, management response, security and common-area upkeep is not published in the material reviewed, so the day-to-day assessment remains limited.