Carolina shores in Bath North Caroina
Carolina Shores is a Private Residential Community With Waterfront and Non Waterfront Lots On Little Ease Creek In Bath, NC
Carolina Shores in Bath North Carolina
Carolina Shores is a residential subdivision located in Historic Bath, North Carolina. Carolina Shores is comprised of 93 Lots, many of which are waterfront parcels on Little Ease Creek. Little Ease Creek feeds into the Pamlico River, a tidal river connecting the confluence of Tranter's Creek and the Tar River near Washington, North Carolina with the Pamlico Sound.
The Carolina Shores Homeowners Association was created to protect and maintain the development of the community and maintain the common areas of the subdivision. All lot owners of Carolina Shores are protected by the Covenants and Restrictions which govern the usage of each lot.
Each lot owner is a member of the Carolina Shores Homeowners Association, and as such, has one vote regarding matters of the Association. We are here to help you, the lot owner/homeowner enjoy their property in the least intrusive way possible.
Please contact us with any concerns or questions!
Welcome
Carolina Shores Homeowners Association
P.O.Box 1451
Washington, North Carolina 27889
President's Message
September 3, 2026
Please be advised that our annual Homeowners Meeting for this year will be held on Saturday, November 14, at 12:00 noon at the Fellowship Hall, Bath Christian Church, 107 S Harding Street, Bath, NC 27808. Mailings will go out within the next few weeks, to include proxies, ballots, and dues statements.
You will notice that the Payment of Dues on the website has been deleted. That is because a new and more efficient way to pay online will be instituted in the coming weeks. In addition, the Properties for Sale section on the website has been removed as well. It was a trial that was temporary depending on use and interest. No use, no interest, so that section has been eliminated.
Now for the big news,
On 8/18. I met with representatives of Pamlico Property Management located at 222 Stewart Street, Washington, NC and related that our Board of Directors was interested in professional assistance in carrying out the duties of our Board of Directors that would put into place a consistent management model that would relieve a volunteer Board of time consuming, bureaucratic duties while at the same time maintain consistency if there should be a change in Board leadership. With such a model in place, more lot owners might be inclined to volunteer knowing that the mechanics of the Association’s dealings would not incur great amounts of personal time. The Board would still be in complete control and would truly be an oversight body. All Board offices would still be in place.
Pamlico Property Management and I came up with a preliminary job description which would include, but not limited to the following:
· Yearly Billing of dues
· Collection of yearly dues
· Bank reconciliation and maintenance of accounts
· Attendance of Board’s Quarterly meetings with account reports
· Be available to entertain owner’s examination of accounts
· Payment of Association’s Bills - procedures tbd
· Keep current Association Insurance
· Be prepared to submit Income Tax information
· Pay Yearly taxes
· Check Association’s PO Box 3 times per week/distribute mail to appropriate members
· Handle Yearly membership mailings including postage and stationary
· Contact Local Real Estate companies and provide a copy of Covenants to prospective buyers
· Be the point of Contact for dues owed on property closings
· Complete the initial certified lien letter to delinquent lot owners (normally $250 attorney charge)
· Complete the secondary certified lien letter to delinquent lot owners (normally another $250 attorney charge)
· Contact and coordinate with the attorney the filing of the lien on the delinquent property -attorney fees would apply but should be recoverable
This would cost the Association $300 per month. The Board unanimously felt that this would be a positive and long-term solution to HOA management problems. It would create a consistent and established management protocol that would make our association run efficiently and ease the burden and problems that accompany volunteerism. It would set a professional management model that would allow/free the Board to oversee with efficiency without relinquishing control to a third party. It would be like hiring a personal secretary for the entire Board, efficiently taking care of business at our direction.
Researching the By-Laws, the Board has the authority to hire a management company based on:
Article IV, Section 1 gives the Board the power to “The Directors shall be entitled to act on behalf of the Association in all routine, day to day operations of the Association.”
Article VII Section D, gives the Board the right to “To employ a manager, or other employees as is deemed necessary, and to prescribe their duties, provided that any contract for professional management must contain a clause requiring not more than ninety-days (90 days) termination notice”
The Board is optimistic and excited at the possibilities of this direction for our association. Organized, efficient, less burdensome and professional. The $300 cost of management will not cause any increase in dues.
As of today, September 3, 2026, the Board has contracted with Pamlico Property Management, and the transition is in the process of being completed.
More information will be made public as the transition moves forward.
Other News:
The Board has been in contact with AJ and Son Paving and has reviewed the condition of the road coating performed a year ago. It was determined that Seaview Court will be recoated AT NO CHARGE UNDER WARRANTY and that the other two streets will be attended to as determined/needed.
When visiting our community, please notice the new signage and fencing identifying the Common Area located on Seaview Court. It looks great and helps to identify the boundaries of our Common Area.
Welcome to new buyers/lot owners/homeowners to our lovely community. Hope to meet you in person in the near future. Goodbye to old friends and neighbors moving on to other places.
The Board of Directors is meeting quarterly and will be visiting the subdivision to determine what improvements need to be made in the subdivision and what maintenance needs to be done. So if you see us out and about, stop and say hello and discuss any issues or suggestions you may have. We are NOT policing the area for covenant violations, but if we do happen to see something in question, we would like to discuss it with you and get your feedback. Our neighborhood is beautiful, and we want to keep it that way. The Board is NOT your enemy; we are your neighbors and fellow lot owners. But we all must follow the covenants we all accepted when we bought our properties. This will help maintain a high level of property value for ALL. There are some beautiful homes being built in our subdivision!
Lot owners and homeowners, please update your contact information by contacting our Secretary Simon Stroud via the link on this website or send a note directly to our address listed on the website.
If you have not paid maintenance dues for the year (2025) $250 per lot, they are past due. Please mail remittance to our secretary or treasurer asap using our P.O. Box address, so we can have a proper recording of such. For those of you that have already paid, thank you. For those of you who have not, late fees will be assessed.
Old News:
Please be advised that Carolina Shores is not and was never intended to be a camping community. Lot owners may place a camper on their property for no longer than 7 days and must inhabit it for that time period. If you leave the camper for more than 24 hours, it must be removed. Read the covenants which are located on this website. If you have any questions, please contact me or any members of the Board and we will be happy to assist you.
The Community dock now has a ladder and a kayak/canoe roller launch installed. Residents and lot owners of Carolina Shores are welcome to use both at their own risk.
The Board has received several complaints about PWC traffic and boat traffic in Little Ease Creek creating wakes and disturbing paddle boarders, kayakers, and those who are fishing. Just a reminder to all Lot Owners and Residents of Carolina Shores who own PWCs and boats, NC Law regarding the operation of PWCs and boats within 100 feet of a dock or 50 feet of a dock in a narrow channel at other than no wake speed is ILLEGAL. If you see anyone operating a PWC or boat in violation of the law, you may call NC Wildlife Resources Management Enforcement Dispatch at 800-662-7137 and an officer will be dispatched to either warn or cite. In addition, individuals operating PWC's must be of a certain age and have taken a State Approved course.
You may want to go to the Helpful Links Page of this website to link to a Word Document outlining NC Law Statues or click on this LINK
As a reminder, as Hunting Season gets closer, it is suggested that each Lot Owner and/or Homeowner posts No Hunting Signs on their property. No Hunting signs must be posted every 200 yards, or you may use Purple Paint on trees every 100 yards. Contact NC Wildlife Resources Management and Enforcement for the specifics of these requirements. You may call the same number for Enforcement Dispatch for violations of hunting laws, 800-662-7137.
Hope you all have had the opportunity to visit our new community dock and have had the opportunity to enjoy it.
We have several new families who have purchased lots or who have moved into existing homes in Carolina Shores. WELCOME ALL. Please explore this website and feel free to contact us to help answer any questions that you may have. Also check out the Homeowner Helpful Links page if you need to contact any of the listed individuals or companies that offer services you may need.
Mowing has been contracted out for the year and the common areas have been looking good! Also, thanks to all who maintain their lots and properties.
It is exciting to see many lot owners improving their properties - adding docks, boat lifts, and other amenities. Remember, certain amenities, such as sheds, buildings, fences, and such require the prior approval of the Architectural Review Committee, IN ADVANCE. Please adhere to this requirement. It really reduces the amount of "stress" and paperwork. In addition, many owners are bush-hogging, mowing, planting, and generally improving the appearance of their lots while at the same time, improving the looks of the subdivision. Thank you.
A reminder. If you have a current, valid septic permit, it is VERY advisable for you to put a system in. Soil conditions change, and if your permit expires, you may not get a renewal and may not be able to put in a septic system at all. Also, as government regulations change, more restrictions may be placed on septic design, dock building requirements, and boat lift requirements. It is a good idea of keeping abreast of possible changes. You are NOT GRANDFATHERED IN to any past requirements. So plan accordingly! Also, be aware of CAMA requirements. Violations can result in high dollar fines. The CAMA folks are more than willing to work with you to keep you within the law and to help protect our beautiful shorelines.
Please contact us with any concerns or comments. Use the Contact Us Page to email our Secretary.
John Picariello
President/CSHOA
Lot 12
Homeowner forms
Bylaws, Covenants, and Restrictiions
Architectural Information
Minutes of Annual Meetings
Scroll down to the minutes download section of the website to see annual meeting minutes.
Candidates Form
Want to run for office for the Homeowners Association? Want to nominate someone? Click HERE
Proxy Form
Can't Make an Annual Meeting? Click HERE for a Proxy form.
NEWSLETTER
CSHOA NEWSLETTER, Click HERE
Homeowners helpful links
Additional Information
Homeowners needing to find information to secure septic permits, building permits, contact the electric company or water company, this page is for you. We have attempted to keep this information as up to date as possible.
In addition, we have included the names and contact information of individual dock builders, septic contractors, site developers, etc. and individuals who other Carolina Shores Homeowners have used and were pleased with. This is not an endorsement of any contractor; the Association receives no commission or pledges no allegiance to any company or any contractors. Shop around. Be confident. Be informed.
North Carolina PWC Regulations
Electric Company:
Tideland EMC
P.O. Box 159, Pantego, NC 27860
252-943-3046 800-637-1079
Water Company:
Beaufort Water Dept.
111 West 2nd Street, Washington, NC 27889
252-975-0720
Building Permits/Septic Permits - Contact the Proper Department
Beaufort County Building Inspections
220 N. Market Street, Washington, NC 27889
252-946-7182
Septic Contractor:
Hank Elks
413 Elks Road, Chocowinity, NC 27817
252-946-6804
Docks, Piers, Boat Lifts
B. F. Warren & Sons, Inc.
180 Taylor Farm Rd.
Belhaven, NC 27810
Phone: (252) 964-4628
Fax: (252) 964-6861
email: bfwarrennson@gotricounty.com
18 Water Street, Aurora, NC 27806
252-560-0934
Pamlico Excavating and Marine Services
Kenny Powell
252-945-4132
Site Preparation/Grading/Tree Removal
Selby Land Concepts
5724 Sidney Road, Belhaven, NC 27810
252-964-4412
Heating Cooling
Underhill Electrical Heating and Cooling
640 W. Old Pamlico Beach Road
Belhaven, NC 27810
252-945-6822
Land Surveying
Sorrell Land Surveying, Inc.
Hugh A. Sorrell, PLS L-2849
219 West 2nd Street
Washington, NC 27889
Mail to:
416 College Ave.
Washington, NC 27889
252-944-9798 cell
252-948-2464 office
email: haslandsurveying@yahoo.com
Brush Mowing
John Picariello
Most lots brush-mowed starting at $200, depending on size.
Free estimates. Call to discuss your needs.
540-972-4624 Home
540-846-3483 Cell
Landscaping:
Cutler's Landscaping, Inc.
501 NC 92 Highway E
Washington, DC 27889
252-923-5597
Mobile: 252-945-6299 (Donnie Cutler)
Celis Landscaping
Jesus Celis
108 Walton Lane
Washington, NC 27889
252-833-8937
Slade Landscaping
380 Mill Creek Lane
Bath, NC 27808
Marinas
266 ZINKIE LANE
Bath NC 27808
(252) 945-0189
Boat Ramp ($5.00)
Slips Available
6280 Kelly Road
Bath, NC 27808
(252) 341-8019
Boat Ramp ($5.00)
Photo Gallery
Beautiful sky on our creek.
Red sky at night, sailor's delight. Our creek on a beautiful evening.
Double lit sky on our creek.
Set out a crab pot or two on your dock.
A rare snowy February on Little Ease Creek.
Ready for a days outing on the water.
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