Carolina Beach Harbor off the Intracoastal Waterway at Snow's Cut
Maximum Boat Length:
30
Forest by the Sea 2 is a large complex of 74 units, built in 1980, and well maintained. The docks were renovated in 2019 and appear to be in very good condition. There are two sets of docks. The southern set is inset in a small bay, and another group to the north runs parallel to the shoreline. These docks have clearly been modified over the years, and the finger arrangement is irregular. The docks include single-, double-, and triple-slip configurations. It appears owners have added their own fingers over the years. Some have utility pedestals; some do not. Slips are 20, 25, and 30 feet long. Larger boats can be accommodated on the outer edges of the docks.
Carolina Beach Harbor off the Intracoastal Waterway at Snow's Cut
Maximum Boat Length:
30
Harbor Oaks Condominiums is a 12-story complex built in 1983—condos range up to 1,652 sq ft, with 3 bedrooms and 2 baths. Annual association fees have varied but generally range from $ 3,300 to $ 6,756, depending on size. There are 5 basic unit models. The sizes are as follows Unit A-950 sf 2/2, B-818sf 1/1, C-1192 2/2, D-594 sf 1/1, E-1120 sf 2/2, F-1395 sf 2/2. Condos range up to 1,652 sq ft, with 3 bedrooms and 2 baths. Annual association fees vary but generally range from $ 3,300 to $ 6,756, depending on size. Although this is an older complex, the docks have been well maintained, including a 2019 renovation. Slips are 20, 25, and 30 feet long, with full-length fingers on each side of the slip. You can dock larger boats on the outer edge of the "A" and "C" docks. Some slips have dock boxes; some do not. The slips are 25-foot singles with full fingers and corner gussets.
Carolina Beach Harbor off the Intracoastal Waterway at Snow's Cut.
Maximum Boat Length:
24
Docksider Condominiums consist of nine 900-square-foot units on 3 floors above ground-floor parking. There is no elevator. Units are 2-bedroom, 2-bath. The docks are very basic. A floating dock runs parallel to the shore, with piles at the corners of each slip space. Boaters must tie up stern or bow to the dock and tie off to the piles. There is a fish sink.
Carolina Beach Harbor off the Intracoastal Waterway at Snow's Cut
Maximum Boat Length:
35
Carolina Bay is a condominium complex with 35 units, each with an assigned 34-foot slip. Units are arranged in a horseshoe shape across three buildings. Three floor plans include a ground-floor garage. The second floor contains a single unit of 1600+ square feet. The second floor has a base unit the same size as the first-floor units, plus a 376-square-foot loft main bedroom, except for the end units, which are 1722 square feet. All units are 3-bedroom, 2-bath. Some units have fireplaces; some do not. The community has an on-site pool and clubhouse.
The docks are well equipped and well maintained. The docks are floating and appear to all be 34 feet long, double-sided with piles and full fingers. All have utility pedestals, some have power lifts, and no dock boxes are visible.
Carolina Beach Harbor off the Intracoastal Waterway at Snow's Cut
Maximum Boat Length:
30
Captain's Quarters is a 24-unit complex built in 1979. Each unit has a one-car garage on the ground floor, with two floors of living space above. Bedrooms are on the top floor. The property has 24 slips and is in a great location near the Carolina Beach Yacht Club, where fuel and pump-out are available. It is also close to the Carolina Beach Inlet and Snow's Cut, which connects the Intracoastal Waterway to the Cape Fear River. The docks are at the end of a renovation. Plastic planks cover the deck surface, which may or may not be attached, and they feel a little rickety. There is some sloping here and there where floats may be failing.
Carolina Beach Harbor off the Intracoastal Waterway at Snow's Cut
Maximum Boat Length:
25
Bayview Manor is an older complex, built in 1987. It is, however, elevator-equipped. Slips are assigned and can only be used by guests "for up to three weeks, twice a year". Unit sizes vary considerably from 500 to 1500 sq ft. See the attached Condo Plat 2 for layouts. The dock has short fingers, and users tend to dock stern-to. The docks were being renovated when I took these photos. This is a nice, well-maintained facility for small boats. It's a great location for running around the harbor or out to the river through Snow's Cut. Close to fuel.
Anchor Bay Condominiums is a 10-unit complex built in 1986 on the eastern side of the Carolina Beach harbor. Eight of the units are roughly 1200 square feet, with 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths. Two of the condos are comprised of 2 units each and are roughly 2400 square feet. Floor plans of those two units were not available, but they are all on one level. The building is 4 stories, with 3 stories over ground-floor parking. The dock is T-shaped, more or less, with four spaces on the land side, 8 on the harbor side, and one at the end of the platform. The bottom-floor units have all four slips on the land side, which will limit size. The limiting factor is the channel width and whether you can get in and out.
Highland Shores is the closest suburban neighborhood to historic downtown Wilmington, NC. Its 52 parcels are across the Cape Fear River, tucked behind Eagle Island. Lots range from 0.32 to 1.7 acres, with most just over half an acre. Houses typically range from about 2,500 to 4,500 square feet. They are about a 5-mile drive from downtown Wilmington. The boating distance is a little longer, at 5.5 miles around the southern tip of Eagle Island. They have a very nice common marina with 28 slips. The docks are floating, as that part of the Cape Fear River is still tidal. Utility pedestals are available, and every slip has a dock box. A covered pavilion on the pier lets you enjoy the sunset.
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.
