Captain’s Landing is a 10-unit complex that claims to be the island's only condo with deep-water access. The front of the complex faces Causeway Drive, the island's main artery. That road carries all the traffic entering or leaving the island. But all the condos abut one another in a single line, so the Causeway Drive side of the building serves little more than parking. The rear of the building is its own world, with double porches for each unit overlooking a wide lawn dotted with palm trees and a well-equipped, well-maintained marina. Most, but not all, of the slips have power lifts.
Bent Tree Plantation is a six-unit condominium sharing a dock with 6 slips. Although this development has several multi-unit buildings, only one 6-unit building includes a boat slip. All have power lifts and appear to be 25 feet long. Owners also have access to the larger residential neighborhood's amenities, including the clubhouse, pool, and picnic grounds.
South Harbour Village was originally planned to have 4 buildings each containing 2 duplexes, one unit over the other, with parking under the building. Only three of the buildings were completed. And although I haven't got a clear answer as to why the fourth building was not completed, the other three have a completion date of 2006, the year before the real estate market crash. I'll guess that had something to do with it. There is a private dock for the 6 completed units. These have use of the facilities at South Harbour Village. Golf is Par 3. One building is two units combined into one. I was told by a resident that these docks were soon to be renovated. I'll do an update soon.
Dutchman Creek Villas offers a tremendous catalogue of amenities. The dwelling units are smallish, but the property includes two pools (one on a small private island on the ICW), a boardwalk, a gazebo, a clubhouse, a fish-cleaning station, a boat storage lot, a day dock for small boat launches, and a top-notch marina. All have been well maintained. A public boat ramp is just east of the complex and generates a lot of activity, particularly on weekends. A chain-link fence encloses the entire condo property. Non-residents may rent slips, but that does not entitle the tenant to use the pool or clubhouse—no live- a-boards. The tennis court looks like it has fallen into benign neglect. Overall, a fantastic value.
Intracoastal Waterway across from Ocean Isle Beach
Maximum Boat Length:
25
Gores Landing Townhomes is an 8-unit condominium complex on the intracoastal waterway across from Ocean Isle Beach. Each unit is three stories each with 3 bedrooms and 3 baths. Each unit has a two-car garage on the ground floor with a large flex space on the intracoastal side. The 27 x 15 master is on the second floor facing the intracoastal. An additional bedroom with an attached bath is on that floor. The third floor features a great room overlooking the waterway with an open kitchen and dining arrangement. The third bedroom is located on the north side of this floor. A private elevator serves all three floors. The docks are wood-framed with wood decking and built at a fixed height. Water and electricity supply the power lifts, but there are no utility pedestals. The docks appeared to be in good condition.
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.
