Olde Towne is a 25-unit condominium complex on a point along the Trent River, which flows north into the Neuse. The marina is well equipped for boats up to 25 feet. This would be a great spot from which to cruise to New Bern's historic waterfront.
At the confluence of Sandy Huss Creek and Adams Creek just east of the Neuse River
Maximum Boat Length:
30
Hidden Harbor is a subdivision on Sandy Huss Creek and Adams Creek off the Neuse River. The subdivision appears to have 28 lots and 10 boat slips on a community dock. Many of the owners have provided their own power lifts.
Sea Level Inn is a motel-a-minium at the end of the earth. Maybe that's a bit harsh, but it's remote. You might have to drive 30 minutes to Beaufort, NC, for groceries. Unit sizes vary depending on how many original units were combined: 300 feet, 600 feet, or 900 feet. Most are one bedroom, one bath, but there are also 2 BR/2 BA and 3 BR/3 BA units. There is a restaurant on site. This property doesn't meet my rule that boats must be kept in the water to qualify for this directory, but it is affordable, so I'll make an exception.
Bayshore Marina has one of the best marina facilities for the money on the North Carolina coast. Each slip is individually owned, and the area around the slip is owned, maintained, and can be modified by the property owner. Bayshore Marina is a fairly large subdivision with both houses and townhouses, most dating from the mid to late 80s. Each property comes with its own deeded slip. The docks are well equipped and maintained, and the community is clearly very involved. The downside, if there is one, is that Bayshore Marina is fairly remote. You can get groceries locally, and there's a pretty good selection of restaurants in Sneads Ferry. Still, for other needs you'll be driving to either Jacksonville, NC, about 30 minutes away, or Wilmington, NC, about 45 minutes away. And it might just be worth it.
Tangle Oaks Condominiums is a 29-acre condominium complex with 51 units clustered in 9 buildings surrounding a marina on the intracoastal waterway. Six of the buildings overlook the marina. The remaining 3 take advantage of views to the north, east, and south across the waterway. All units are around 2,100 square feet. All were originally designed as 3-bedroom, 4-bath homes, but many have been modified to add a ground-floor space as a 4th bedroom. They are 3 stories and are not elevator-equipped. The first floor has a garage, foyer, and office or 4th bedroom and a full bath. The second floor has the living room, kitchen, and informal dining. The remaining 3 bedrooms are on the 3rd floor. The marina is completely dug into the mainland with 98 slips floating inside the bulkheaded area. Slips are doubles with piles. All recent sales have included a 30-foot slip. The marina is well equipped and well maintained. Community participation is very high.
Dolphin Condominiums is a two-story building containing 13 units, each about 700 square feet. Each unit has 1 bedroom and 1 bath. This is one of the most affordable options in this directory. The docks are newly resurfaced. There are 6 slips with two fingers and piles. The units are small but within reach for many who otherwise couldn't afford waterfront.
Teach's Cove is a 16-unit condominium complex in two multi-unit buildings of 8 units each. Units range from 1050 to 1280 square feet, most of which are 3-bedroom, 2-bath. The community docks have 12 slips and are 36 feet long. The complex sits less than 1000 feet from the waterfront in Oriental, NC, across Smith Creek. Just 20 miles south through the Core Creek canal puts you at Morehead City and Beaufort. Twenty-four miles west and you're in historic New Bern.
Oriental West Condominiums has 14 dwelling units and 14 boat slips in a well-equipped facility on Smith Creek. It’s only 3 or 4 blocks from the center of Oriental at Raccoon Creek. All units are 1008 sq ft, 2-bedroom, 2-full-bath, except Building C, which has two unique floor plans, and I’m not sure about its size and configuration. Each unit is contained within a single floor. There are no elevators.
Intracoastal, Snow's Cut, Close to Atlantic & Cape Fear River
Maximum Boat Length:
70
Waterfronte Villas sits on the northeast corner of Pleasure Island, more commonly known as Carolina Beach. Pleasure Island wasn't always an island. A channel was dug to connect Myrtle Sound and the Cape Fear River, completing another segment of the intracoastal waterway and turning what was a peninsula into an island. The Waterfronte Villas are luxury three-story condos of varying sizes, generally from 1750 to 3875 square feet. Most are 3-bedroom, 3 & 1/2 bath. The units are arranged in three clusters to maximize views. All overlook Myrtle Sound and the Waterfronte Villas marina. All sales through the MLS in the past 5 years included boat slips, which varied in size from 30 to 46 feet in length. All slips are single-sided, with full-length fingers and corner gussets. The marina stays almost full. It's well maintained and equipped.
Machelhe Cove is a 10-unit condominium complex on the banks of the Pasquotank River just south of downtown Elizabeth City. It has 10 slips up to 45 feet, nestled in a grove of cypress trees.
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.
