Eastern Shore Townhouses is a 43-unit complex. All townhouses are 3 stories with a garage and storage on the first floor—living, dining, and kitchen areas on the second, and bedrooms on the third. None appear to be elevator-equipped. There have been 2- and 3-bedroom models listed in the MLS with variations in size from 1200 to 1645 square feet. The marina has 18 slips, and on the day inspected, only one slip was in use. The marina is very well built with wood piles and a 'hog slat' surface—up to 40-footers.
The Trent River Villas is a 3-story, 26-unit condominium complex just across the Trent River from New Bern's historic district. The complex provides 20 slips for the 26 units. Slips are 40 feet long and 12 feet wide. Basic wooden-framed, wood decking, fixed height. Great location for dinner cruises to New Bern's historic waterfront or exploring all the surrounding waterways.
Hidden Harbor is a neighborhood of large, stately townhomes and free-standing houses surrounding an artificial harbor off the Trent River. A canal dug nearly a half mile inland from the Trent River provides access to the harbor. All the docks run parallel to the shore. I didn't get a close look at the individual docks, but they appear to be built and equipped to the owners' desires. It would be a quick boat ride to Old Downtown New Bern, with all its shops and restaurants.
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.
Brices Creek Harbour is a subdivision with 64 parcels off of Brice Creek, AKA Stillwater Harbour. The community dock has 30 slips, each 30 feet long, and is very well built and equipped. Height is restricted to 15 feet because of a bridge leading to the Trent River. Great dinner-cruising stop in historic downtown New Bern.
Shine Landing is a large, mostly open, subdivision of 95 lots. All of the lots are a minimum of half an acre with a view as large as 2 acres. There 2 community marinas on the property along western edge of Dawson Creek. Dawson Creek leads to the Neuse River. However there is a bridge one must pass under to get into the Neuse. The bridge has a fixed height of 13 feet. Being on the north side of the Neuse, that height could be lessened by wind driven water. So sailboats are out unless you are willing to step the mast.
Height restrictions aside, the marinas are is well made and well equipped. The center pier is double width with a 'hog slat' surface. Slips are doubles with piles in between and partial length fingers. There are utility pedestals for ever other slip. And there's a pavilion and picnic area for relaxing.
Natures Run is a subdivision of 24 lots about 5 miles west of Oriental, North Carolina. Natures Run has 10 slips on a common dock a little short of 5 miles up Dawson Creek, which leads to the Neuse River. A bridge with a fixed height of 13 feet impedes any vessels wishing to enter the Neuse River. Natures Run is one of the most affordable neighborhoods in this directory. The docks are basic but a good spot for smaller craft interested in fishing, cruising down to Oriental, or exploring the shores of the Neuse River.
Hortons Landing shares a peninsula jutting into Green Creek with the Otter Creek subdivision. Hortons Landing has 38 lots and a 10-slip community dock. Hortons Landing shares a peninsula with the Otter Creek subdivision to the southeast. The Oriental waterfront is no more than a mile away by car and half that distance by water. It's a densely wooded subdivision. Neighborhood participation is high, which should help to ensure continuing upkeep.
Otter Creek is a 15-parcel subdivision around Horton Road with a 6-slip common dock on Otter Creek. Otter Creek shares a peninsula with Horton Landing to the northwest, all just across Green Creek from the Oriental waterfront. Several of the houses in Otter Creek have their own private docks. On the day that I visited, only one of the 6 slips was in use. The docks are basic and show their age, but the decking is being replaced as needed. The docks are less than a half mile across Greens Creek to Oriental's waterfront.
Kershaw Creek off the Greens Creek and the Neuse River
Maximum Boat Length:
30
Buccaneer Bay West is a 128-parcel subdivision on the eastern banks of Kershaw Creek, with a 31-slip community dock about a mile west of the Oriental waterfront. Oriental is a small town that is known as the 'Sailing Capital of North Carolina'. The docks are basic but well-constructed, with a concrete-based deck surface known as 'hog slats'. Slips appear to be 30 feet in length.
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.
