Gardner Pointe is the westernmost of three condominium complexes tucked between HWY 158 and the Pasquotank River just east of downtown Elizabeth City. A beautiful grove of cypress trees frames the river and docks on the south side of the complex.
Crystal Beach is an affordable waterfront community on the south shore of the Pamlico River. It doesn't have a common dock, but a ramp and a bulkheaded peninsula allow boats to dock during the day.
Windsong III is a neighborhood of very large lots, most of which have their own docks. The community docks are a bare-bones affair but a useful asset for the neighborhood. A common area has a screened-in pavilion and a grill.
Beaufort Pointe was originally planned to have a community slip on the southeast side of the property. The project passed through several developers, and the dock plans were scuttled. A channel remains cut into the interior, where owners with interior lots can secure assigned slips for small boats.
Creekside Landing is a small subdivision of 12 lots southwest of Belhaven, NC, on Pungo Creek—a tributary to the Pungo River, which feeds into the Pamlico River. The subdivision has a common pier and dock with unassigned slips. It appears to be a very informal setup, with 4 piles to tie off to.
Winfield Estates has 97 parcels on the north bank of Pungo Creek. At the time of this writing, the community docks were tied up in litigation. The developer sought to sell the slips to non-residents. The neighborhood is disputing the seller's marketable title.
Washington Harbour is a 52-unit condominium complex on the north shore of the Pamlico River, just west of downtown Washington, NC. The community marina has 54 slips on two piers. The marina is west of a bridge with 6 feet of vertical clearance, which will restrict the height of boats using the facility.
Eagle Trace is an 85-parcel community on the southern shore of the Pamlico River, a few miles west of Blunt Bay. It has a very nice 52-slip marina. The marina is well equipped and maintained. It is in a remote area and has developed slowly.
Dowry Creek is a mixed-use community just east of Belhaven, NC, on the Pungo River, which feeds into the Pamlico River. The condos have their own docks with 8 slips. The neighborhood once had an associated clubhouse and marina with a pool, tennis courts, and a restaurant. But owners could sell their slips to nonresidents. You can now purchase a social membership to the club, but availability isn't guaranteed.
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.
