Reviews: Harbour Village Marina Inc.

Reviewed by: Tim Vandersall , Wilma May, on Sep 5, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 40'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 5

We stopped here instead of Wrightsville where we stayed in 2023, in order to try something new and to get a few more miles behind us enroute to Beaufort. This marina was immaculate, and the staff was very professional, helpful and nice. ALthought there is no "town" or courtesy car, we were able to bike thru the residential golf neighborhood to ShackaTaco for good tacos and brews while listening to live music and enjoying a Farmers Market. Will definitely come here again.

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Reviewed by: Richard Lewis , Sea-Quel, on May 2, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 56'
Draft: 4.5'

Rating: 5

Conveniently located right off the ICW and well protected from wind and waves. Nice floating docks and a great overnight stay. Communication with staff was excellent.

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Reviewed by: Karen Ratte , See Level, on Nov 30, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 50'
Draft: 3.5'

Rating: 5

Excellent overnight stop. It's true there is no restaurant or anything nearby, but lovely residential neighborhood for walking (dog friendly), very protected marina right on the ICW. Floating cement docks, very nice bathhouse. Great communication via text day of with instructions, welcoming staff waiting on the dock to assist.

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Reviewed by: Lori Pickette on Apr 18, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 37'
Draft: 3.0'

Rating: 3

We chose this marina because we were wanting to limit the long distance days. We made good time from Southport to here but you have to make reservations as this is a private marina and they can only accomodate 4 boats max. If you're looking for a quite spot this may be it. All the slips are privately owned by the area homeowners and condos. It met our needs but we probably wouldn't suggest it as a stop.

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Reviewed by: Capt Maria Langer , Do It Now, on Apr 11, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 32'
Draft: 2.5'

Rating: 5

This was my second time staying here and the first time in my own boat. There is limited transient parking, but I needed a spot halfway to Morehead City from the Southport area and this is a good option. I parked with another boat at the floating fuel dock, arriving minutes before a storm. My boat was tied up and I was snug on board when the sky opened up. Great assistance getting me parked. Very friendly staff. In a very sheltered basin right off the ICW. Even with high winds in the storm, my boat barely rocked. Nice facility with good restrooms close to parking. Surrounded by homes. There is nothing else there so come fully provisioned. Pet friendly with a grassy area right near parking.

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Reviewed by: Scott Doyle , Cruisin Cat, on Oct 19, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 44'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 5

Stayed here fall 2021, spring 2022, fall 2022. Great place on the AICW. Easy in and out, well protected. Great dock help. Nice facilities.

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Reviewed by: Kirk Conners , Fancy Nancy, on Jul 7, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 42'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 4

Very nice marina. They are mostly private, only accommodating one night dockage for transients, but if that's all you need, good place to be. Dockhands were very helpful getting boat tied up to floating dock by fuel dock in front of dock house. Came in Monday 6/27/22, so they were open (they are not working Tuesdays and Wednesdays).
Restrooms/showers were clean and in good working order. Easy in and out from ICW, just follow markers, as other have said, line up 90 degrees to head into harbor.
Would definitely visit again.

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Reviewed by: Bill Kight , Cookie, on Jun 30, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 27'
Draft: 2.2'

Rating: 5

I came unplanned on one of their off days (Tuesday- Wednesday). Despite that, they made arrangements to accommodate me. Everyone I touched was well-trained and competent.

All facilities were top-notch and functional.

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Reviewed by: Karl Cox on Jun 3, 2022
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 43'
Draft: 5.0'

Rating: 5

Can't say enough good things about these folks. They made room for us with some weather just starting. Brought us right in. Scrambled to get us squared away. Awesome dock work. Friendly all the way round.

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Reviewed by: Gary Miller on May 12, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 76'
Draft: 5.0'

Rating: 5

First class operation with first class facilities and first class harbor master. Great floating docks, excellent WIFI, fair price, 11' water at low tide. Pizza will deliver. Always stay at gas dock, channel well marked, follow ICW for a 90 degree turn when lined up with entrance channel.

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Reviewed by: Michelle Dixon , Sunset , on May 7, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 45'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 5

Great stop over. The dockmaster is very helpful and keeps the marina clean. Plenty of areas to walk and dog friendly. We were on the fuel dock which was perfect, tucked away from the winds. Bathrooms are clean and even had a hair dryer for the ladies. There is a pizza place that delivers but we didn't try.

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Reviewed by: Capt Maria Langer , Ecstasea, on Apr 21, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 36'
Draft: 3.3'

Rating: 5

What a nice little marina! Tucked into a sheltered area just off the ICW, it had everything we needed for our overnight stay. Best of all, it was quiet! Extremely helpful dockmaster offered to come after hours for our late arrival (after a mishap involving a sand bar and low tide). A nice, easy stop.

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Reviewed by: John Rockwell , Wanderer, on Apr 19, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 40'
Draft: 3.8'

Rating: 5

Very responsive Dockmaster. Very very protected. No current, so easy docking. Easy to get in to, just follow the private ATONs, or use Navionics Sonar.

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Reviewed by: Heading South on Apr 8, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 40'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 5

Great place and well protected. We arrived when closed but dockmaster scheduled himself to accommodate us. Super nice and informative! Pizza delivery was great.

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Reviewed by: Brian Wicks on Apr 7, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 27'
Draft: 2.0'

Rating: 5

Love this marina! Great hosts and perfect facilities. Sheltered marina. Ordered pizza from local place and was delivered right to the dock!

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Reviewed by: Robert Sherer on Jan 11, 2022
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 42'
Draft: 5.0'

Rating: 5

We usually stay at the fuel dock since we pull in late. The docks are first rate and the harbor has no wakes and no current plus the dockhands are always ready to help. The WiFi works and ice is available as well as a pump out if needed. The only thing missing is a courtesy car but one year we rent from Enterprise and explored the area, they will bring a car to the marina for you.

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Reviewed by: Craig & Rhonda Davis , Clarabelle, on Jan 4, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 36'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 5

We have stayed here twice: on our way north in May 2021, and then again when motoring south in October 2021. Both stops were great! Brett and his crew are extremely helpful and accommodating, the bathrooms are very clean, floating docks are in great shape, and the local boat owners are very friendly. We highly recommend a stop at Harbour Village!

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Reviewed by: Joe Nord , Shamrock, on Nov 14, 2021
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 44'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 5

This is a nice spot - stayed here 1 night in Nov 2021 after a long day of 30 knot winds and needed a place to hide for the night. They got us in on the fuel dock and we were gone in the morning as fast as we got there. Got laundry done, fuel and a good night rest. This is on my list of places to stop on future trips.

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Reviewed by: Anonymous on Oct 30, 2021
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 34'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 5

Great place to stop!! Brett is a fantastic dock master. He took care of our every need and the facility is in great shape. Beautiful neighborhood. Pizza ordered was good as well. Would definitely recommend and we look forward to stopping here again.

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Reviewed by: Frank Harris on Oct 26, 2021
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 25'
Draft: 2.0'

Rating: 5

Great marina. Staff and facilities are excellent. Clean and accommodating.
Already planning another trip to stay there again. Pizza was good too.

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Reviewed by: Gary Miller on Oct 15, 2021
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 76'
Draft: 5.0'

Rating: 5

First class, Brett & Yvette, operators since 1/21 will do anything to help you. Wide floating docks, good power, fresh water, 11' water at low tide in front of office. Only food is a pizza place that will deliver.

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Reviewed by: Mo Mo on Aug 16, 2021
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 52'
Draft: 5.0'

Rating: 5

Great service, quiet well run marina. Great pizza delivery familiar with the transient dock location!

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Reviewed by: Louis Hoekstra on Aug 3, 2021
Draft: 0.0'

Rating: 5

I have never posted a review on anything. The owner kindly emailed me a Google earth photo showing the best way to enter the Marina. I still managed to make a mistake. When trying to correct used my bow thruster to long. It quit. After docking with great help one of the owners ( Bret )came over with voltage meter and diagnosed a bad fuse adjacent the thruster. The mechanic who had updated my boat 4 years ago had " wire tied" a spare next to the bad one. Bret changed it and refused to let me pay him.

Great folks

Lou Hoekstra

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Reviewed by: David Merchberger , Slo Pace, on Jul 13, 2021
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 40'
Draft: 3.8'

Rating: 5

During our trip north in early April 2021, couldn't get a slip in Wrightsville Beach, so opted to continue north a bit. So glad we did.

First rate dockmaster and facilities. Completely protected from weather. The only possible downside is that there is nothing nearby except for a pizza delivery service.

We plan to make this a regular stop on the ICW.

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Reviewed by: Peter DePaola on Jul 5, 2021
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 59'
Draft: 5.0'

Rating: 5

We've been boating over 30 years visiting dozens of marinas. This Harbour Village Marina is at the top of our list with the absolute most helpful staff. New, easy to maneuver floating slips and protected from ICW traffic. From the Dockmaster Brett, to all on the staff here you'll be impressed with their willingness to help.

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Reviewed by: Lynn Melby on Jun 15, 2021
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 66'
Draft: 5.0'

Rating: 5

Great experience. Owners are very nice and helpful in docking, marinas extremely well maintained. We will definitely come back here on our way through.

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Reviewed by: Nancy Hankins on Apr 14, 2021
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 44'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 5

New dockmaster is superb! The facilities are immaculate. Easy in and out from the ICW. Great intermediate stop between Southport and Beaufort, NC.

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Reviewed by: Nancy Hankins on Apr 14, 2021
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 44'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 5

New dockmaster is superb! The facilities are immaculate. Easy in and out from the ICW. Great intermediate stop between Southport and Beaufort, NC.

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Reviewed by: Rob Dare , Liberty Call , on Apr 4, 2021
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 46'
Draft: 4.5'

Rating: 5

Great harbor master who provided a video and map of how to exactly get to our slip. Dock hands were superb. Everyone was friendly and treated us like they were thrilled we stopped in. All facilities are top notch and look brand new. Great neighborhood to walk the dog.

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Reviewed by: Gin Price on Dec 31, 2020
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 32'
Draft: 4.5'

Rating: 5

Nice and friendly, they stayed at the office a little late to meet us. Channel in had 5.5' depth at low tide as long as we followed the instructions they texted us closely.

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Reviewed by: Dave Lyga on May 12, 2020
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 39'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 1

Service was a 4. The 1 rating is for they display their fuel prices in WG at $2.49 per gal for diesel, which was very high for the area. Everyone else is at $1.50. Needed fuel, put some on was charged $3.00 per gal. Totally my fault, should of paid attention before filling.

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Reviewed by: Kathy Orr on Jun 2, 2019
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 36'
Draft: 3.8'

Rating: 5

This is a gem of a marina. While there are no outside amenities that I know of (shopping, grocery, etc.), the marina itself is great and there is pizza delivery available. I reserved several days ahead of time and was told to call for directions when we reached the Wrightsville Beach Bridge. I did and received a text with a drone video of the approach and marina, written directions for tie up, and a picture of the marina layout. It made it SO EASY! It was great having the text with all of the information. I could double check the tie up instruction, review the approach and see where we would be docked. No guessing, no having to switch everything at the last minute, etc.
The marina itself is great. It is incredibly well maintained. The floating docks are all Trex decking and look brand new. There is a rubber bumper on all the edges. There are nicely maintained dock boxes all around. The bathrooms looked freshly painted and were scrupulously clean. There is keypad security for the showers and a private dressing area for each shower.
There is a nice neighborhood surrounding the marina, with plenty of good walking for any boat dogs on board.
I highly recommend Harbour Village Marina.

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Reviewed by: Terry J on May 10, 2019
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 36'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 5

A very quiet, well protected marina. If ya can't get into TopSail or, even if you can, this is a very good stop. Great dockmaster, just good everything except not town, no restaurants, not "gotcha shops."

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Reviewed by: Terrance Godbold on May 9, 2019
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 36'
Draft: 12.0'

Rating: 5

Having been on the water for over two years with a Platinum Burgee, this is the first marina that sent me a video as to how to approach. Very detailed. Great harbormaster. Now that is the good news. Bad news is that there is absolutely nothing around. Be prepared to cook on the boat and just rest for your run to either Swansboro, or all the way to Beaufort. Still, I give it a 5 star rating.

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Reviewed by: Shane C , Rhythm, on Mar 3, 2019
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 38'
Draft: 5.0'

Rating: 5

We took the advice of other reviewers and couldn't have been more pleased. Mike is the best dockmaster we've had so far and his arrival information, sent via text, should be copied by all marinas! Would stay again without hesitation.

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Reviewed by: Tortuga on Dec 25, 2018
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 44'
Draft: 6.0'

Rating: 5

Beautiful & very protected private marina! Easy in/out to face dock with fuel, water (off for season) & pump-out. Mike fit in our arrival before Christmas dinner with family!

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Reviewed by: Doug Jewell on Jun 29, 2018
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 36'
Draft: 4.5'

Rating: 5

We stumbled on this marina when we got near Wrightsville Beach without an overnight reservation. Mike took us in for the night (Thanks!!). Had a good but short visit, out early the next morning. Very nice marina, although we didn't need to use the facilities. Would definitely stay there again when in the area. Only drawback is it's a long way to restaurants, shopping, etc. Mike was very accommodating.

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Reviewed by: Chris on May 28, 2018
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 38'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 5

Awesome service! Super crew! Felt right at home!

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Reviewed by: Tyler , Evening Song, on May 13, 2018
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 48'
Draft: 6.0'

Rating: 5

Excellent, efficient, clean and friendly. Floating docks. Very convenient off the ICW. Mike is extremely helpful and accomodating. Take his suggestion for pizza delivery.

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Reviewed by: Robert Sherer on Mar 25, 2018
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 42'
Draft: 5.0'

Rating: 4

The facility is very nice with concrete docks but it’s off by itself, nothing close. It is convenient since it’s right off the ICW with an easy in and out.

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