Located about six miles southeast of Downtown Huntsville, Hampton Cove is a master-planned community with three golf courses, 28 lakes, a waterfall, 20 miles of walking trails, and a residents-only recreation center. Hampton Cove contains 20 residential neighborhoods, two elementary schools, a middle school, and a high school. A large shopping district is located along Highway 1 and Old Highway 431. Residents come here to buy groceries, browse the stores, or dine at one of the numerous restaurants. Popular destinations include Yoshi Sushi Fusion and Buenavista Mexican Cantina-Hampton Cove.

Nestled between Monte Sano Mountain, Keel Mountain, and Green Mountain, Hampton Cove provides scenic views and proximity to outdoor activities like hiking and camping at Monte Sano State Park. Because it is just minutes from Huntsville, Hampton Cove is ideal for students attending the University of Alabama in Huntsville or Oakwood University.