Intracoastal waterway just north of the Masonboro Inlet
Maximum Boat Length:
30
Turtle Hall is a subdivision of approximately 80 buildable lots running from Greenville Loop Road to the intracoastal waterway. It has an excellent marina dug into the mainland and well protected from wakes from traffic on the intracoastal waterway. The main docking area has slips for about 36 boats. Five docks also run parallel to the bulkhead in the entry channel. Those docks can clearly accommodate larger boats. The center slips appear to max out at about 32 feet. The slips are double, with piles and full fingers. The marina area is bulkheaded all around with the docking platform floating in the middle. They are as well equipped as one could expect from a private marina.
Hewlett's Creek off of the intracoastal waterway south of Masonboro Inlet
Maximum Boat Length:
20
Rabbit Run consists of 14 lots in the Greenville Loop area. These are large lots and houses, mostly set back with wooded front yards. It gives the neighborhood a very wooded, secluded feel. The dock appears to have 13 berths, with 2 berths at each end. Most berths are doubles, with piles in between and full 25-foot fingers. The docks are on Hewletts Creek, which empties into the intracoastal waterway 0.8 miles to the east. The creek is tidal and can be shallow in places at low tide. The creek lies behind the north end of Masonboro Island, a 7.5-mile-long undeveloped barrier island accessible at several points off the intracoastal waterway.
Hewlett's Creek off the intracoastal waterway just south of the Masonboro Inlet
Maximum Boat Length:
28
Herring Pass is a small subdivision of 5 parcels off Greenville Loop Road on Hewlett's Creek. Only 3 of the parcels appear to be developed so far. The road into the subdivision is a private drive about 700 feet long. They have a 6-slip common dock on Hewlett's Creek in a tidal area that appears shallow. The slips are 15-foot single slips with full fingers. They might accommodate up to 18- or 20-footers.
Hewlett's Creek off the intracoastal waterway just south of Masonboro Inlet
Maximum Boat Length:
20
Cedar Landing is a small neighborhood with a very formal feel. The neighborhood has 12 lots, with 3 on Hewletts Creek. The community docks are 1.3 miles west of the intracoastal waterway on Hewletts Creek. The creek is tidal, shallow at low tide, and can be tricky to navigate. The docks consist of a single floating platform with piles in the middle to secure it. Boats are tied off on both sides of the single floating platform. The docks are basic but perfectly functional for smaller craft.
Dalkeith Road has 6 lots; the three farthest east, closest to the water, are part of the Dalkeith subdivision. The other 3 lots to the west are not part of the legal subdivision but may have been included in deeded access to the common dock. They have 8 slips on the intracoastal just south of Hewletts Creek. Because the docks are on the Intracoastal, all slips have power lifts. Six slips are doubles with piles and partial fingers; 2 are singles. The docks are fixed height, but a floating platform, accessed by an aluminum gangway, provides a swimming area, a small boat launch, and a convenient way to get on and off boats once they are lowered to water level. The pier lacks handrails.
Windchase is a 13-lot subdivision that sits at the northeast mouth of Whiskey Creek. The fixed-height docks are exposed to relentless wakes from the intracoastal water. As a result, most slips have power lifts. There are 18 slips: 16 doubles with partial finger piles in between. There are 2 more slips at each end of the docks. Power and water are available on the docks, but I could not inspect them from a distance.
Oyster Bay is a 25-lot subdivision of Masonboro Sound Road. This is a high-end neighborhood with an excellent marina. The marina has a central ramp with docks on either side in a horseshoe configuration. Although there is no bulkheading or breakwater, the structure uses the existing terrain to minimize wake buffeting. There are no fingers, so boarding must take place from the bow or stern. Utility pedestals are located between each berth. Dock boxes are clearly the owner’s preference. There’s a covered pavilion, grilling, and picnicking areas—a marina befitting its surroundings.
Oyster Bay is located behind Masonboro Island, a 7.5 mile long undeveloped barrier island which can be accessed in several locations off the intracoastal waterway.
Whiskey Creek leading to the Intracoastal waterway behind Masonboro Island
Mason Knoll is a neighborhood built in the 1980s with a very 80s flair. Modern minimal designs with natural rustic finishes. The subdivision was developed before waterfront property in the area became as scarce, desirable, and expensive. The docks are a simple affair. The boats are tied to piles and are perpendicular to the pier. The area is tidal, and the dock is fixed. Ladders are employed to board or disembark. The depth is unknown to me at this time, but most of the boats docked there are neither large nor do they have a deep draft.
The docks are a simple affair. The is a boats are tied to piles and are perpendicular to the pier. The area is tidal and the dock is fixed. Ladders are employed to board or disembark. The depth is unknown to me at this time but most of the boats docked there are not large nor do they have a deep draft.
Mason Knoll is located behind Masonboro Island, a 7.5 mile long undeveloped barrier island which can be accessed in several location off the intracoastal waterway.
The Bluffs at Trails End is a small subdivision consisting of 7 lots along the east side of the cul-de-sac of Lauralis Bluff Court. The community dock has 6 slips, and one property has its own private dock alongside it. All the slips have power lifts. The creek is tidal and can be shallow.
Intracoastal waterway across from Masonboro Island
Maximum Boat Length:
20
Twin Oaks Condominiums consist of two buildings. The building closest to the water has 4 units: 2-story condos around 1,100 square feet. The other building has 2 condo units, one on the ground floor and one on the second floor. The complex is about 1/3 of a mile up Whiskey Creek, which flows into the intracoastal waterway. The common dock has 6 slips. Two double piles and one slip on each end of the docks. They would appear to max out at around 15 feet. The area is tidal and can be shallow at low tide.
Harborside Club at 70w is an 8 story condominium complex on Peletier Creek which feeds into Bogue Sound. Amenities include a pool, a sauna, a fitness center, a conference room, an owner's lounge with a wet bar and a full kitchen overlooking the pool. There is also a grill and picnic area under a canopy by the pool. There are changing rooms, showers and baths on the ground floor. Each owner has a storage unit on the ground floor for gear. Two high speed elevators service the building. The entire complex is gated and secured.
There are 3 basic floor plans designated "A", "B" & "C", all are 3 bedroom & 3 bath. All units have terraces overlooking the pool, marina and Peletier Creek. There 2 floor plan “B”s at 1925 sq ft, one on each end with corner wrap around terraces. There is one “C” plan in the middle of each floor which features a deeper terrace that runs the full width of the unit. There are 6 “A” plans on each floor. Four of the “A” plans on each floor have balconies half the width of the unit.
Cabin Creek off Bay River leading to the Neuse River and Pamlico Sound
Maximum Boat Length:
35
Cabin Creek is a 14-parcel subdivision on Cabin Creek off the Bay River, which leads to the point where the Neuse River and the Pamlico Sound converge. Lots in Cabin Creek range from 1.2 to 5 acres, all of which are waterfront. Nonetheless, they have a well-protected common dock with 11 slips on the Bay River. Slips are 35 feet in length; the docks are a fixed height with a wooden frame and a concrete-based 'hog slat' decking. The slips are doubles with piles, and several have power lifts.
This area will require more research on my part. There are three neighborhoods, each with its own docks. I'll try to clarify the situation soon and make another visit.
Lord Carteret Condos shares a common dock with 1013 Front Street, a 5-unit complex just behind it. Lord Carteret Condos has 4 units each at approximately 1170 square feet, 3 bedrooms 2 baths. These condos were built in 1975, so it is reasonable to expect modifications. Each unit is one level, with two units on the ground floor and 2 on the second. There is no elevator. Beaufort's downtown waterfront is less than a half mile away.
The common docks are right across the street on Taylor Creek. Slips are assigned. They are marketed at 25 feet, but the back piles are 30 feet from the dock. The docks are basic but well maintained and would be fine for craft under 25 feet for cruising downtown Beaufort, Morehead City, and beyond.
A small subdivision with 12 very substantial homes and 8 slips. All of the houses in 1612 Front Street subdivision (yep, that's the name) are on the western side of Carrot Island Lane which runs perpendicular to Front Street, which is running parallel to Taylor's Creek. The docks are well maintained and equipped for a community facility. Most of the slips are equipped with power lifts. Slips may be rented to residents but can not be sold to anyone outside of the subdivision.
This is a great location for dinner cruises to Beaufort and Morehead City or exploring the undeveloped islands of the area.
Beaufort Landing is one of three neighborhoods in a row along Taylor Creek that share the name Beaufort Landing. This Beaufort Landing consists of 15 parcels beginning on the east side of Tidal Pond. The second, or Beaufort Landing Townhomes, is made up of 40 units in clusters of 4 and 5, which are legally condominiums, not townhomes. The third is Beaufort Landing Village comprised of 28 condominiums. Each neighborhood has it's own association with different association fees and it's own docks.
So this Beaufort Landing, the farthest to the West, boarding on the east by a small pond called Tidal Pond, consists single family homes on 15 parcels. Across Front Street to the south they have a well maintained marina of 27 slips. Most of the slips have power lifts. There's a pavilion and sitting area.
Masons Bluff is a 10-parcel subdivision around a single street and cul-de-sac running from Middle Sound Loop Road to the intracoastal waterway in northeastern New Hanover County. Three of the 10 parcels are waterfront, with the remaining 7 landlocked. None of the three waterfront properties have private docks, so the common dock has 10 slips. It's a bit of a hike to the slips, which are 200 yards from the shore. There is a pavilion at the docks. The slips are 30 feet long, with double slips, full fingers, and piles in between. All slips accept one boat; one appeared to have a power lift. The docks are right off the intracoastal waterway, with no breakwater, and are subject to wake buffeting.
All of the slips, except one, are equipped with power lifts. The docks are floating with wood framing and wood decking. They have utility pedestals.
