Reviews from Ronald A (6)

Marina Review for DiMillo's On The Chesapeake East

Reviewed by: Ronald A , HIGH COTTON, on Jun 18, 2021
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 28'
Draft: 3.5'

Rating: 4

As of 06/18/21, the new owners have had this place open for two weeks. Apparently the transition from the previous owners was not smooth and there are a few problems.

That said, docking was very easy once we found the place. They are working on signage. The facilities are OK, not a "resort", but decent. There is a swimming pool, showers and heads.

They are not fully staffed yet, but the office manager and manager are pleasant and helpful.

The marina is in a great location with respect to the town and the location makes walking to the restaurants and general store much easier than the other marinas.

This will be my stop the next time we pass through Oxford.

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  Marina Management Response:
  
  Thank you for this review. We are so glad you enjoyed your time here! Our growing team is looking forward to your stay next time you’re in the area. You may not even recognize us then!
  
  

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Marina Review for Downtown Sanford Marina

Reviewed by: Ronald A , HIGH COTTON, on Oct 27, 2020
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 28'
Draft: 3.5'

Rating: 4

We stayed here recently for the third time. This is the end of the line for the St. Johns River.

The docks are floating concrete in decent shape. We didn't see a lot of the staff this time because of Covid, but in the past they have been friendly and helpful.

As someone mentioned, the shower and head arrangement is a bit less than ideal because they are in a separate building outside of the fenced in docks and once you walk there, you may find that someone is in the facility and has locked the door. Maintenance in the head area could be a bit better.

Sanford is a very nice town and the downtown area has been restored and is vibrant and full of life. There is an excellent German Restaurant that is almost worth the trip up river. There is also a small grocery store within walking distance.

I should also say, dockage is very inexpensive and a lot of people store their boats there so be sure and call to make sure they have room.

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Marina Review for Georgetown Marina, Lodge & RV Park

Reviewed by: Ronald A , HIGH COTTON, on Oct 27, 2020
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 28'
Draft: 3.5'

Rating: 4

Recently we stayed here for the third time. This place is a bit "rustic", but it meets our needs and the staff is very friendly and helpful. They used to sell diesel but the pumps were damaged in the last hurricane and they chose not to fix them.

It's as much of an RV park as a marina but that just makes for more friendly folks. On one of our past visits, the people were cleaning fish they had caught and offered us some.

There are no stores or restaurants around for miles. This is the "boondocks".

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Marina Review for Windward Andreu Marina

Reviewed by: Ronald A , HIGH COTTON, on Oct 27, 2020
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 28'
Draft: 3.5'

Rating: 3

We stopped here for diesel fuel. We backed into the fuel dock and the attendant gave us the nozzle. Then he found the pump didn't work. After calling several different people over to try to repair it, they told us they couldn't fix it and would have to call in outside help.

We left and headed for Doctor's Lake Marina. On a hunch we called them on the phone and their pumps were down as well.

We called back to Mandarin Holiday Marina to ask about other places to buy diesel and they suggested that we come back as they had people on the way to fix the pumps.

We did and after we docked we walked to the nearby restaurant for lunch.

To make a long story short, it was 4:00 PM by the time the pump was fixed. We got our fuel and asked if we could spend the night. They offered us a slip with power for free and we took it. We thought that was pretty nice.

The marina itself seems to be more for locals and a few liveaboards. It's a bit run down and there are no showers, but everyone we met was extremely nice and helpful. This is also a boatyard and they were bottom painting boats.

There is also a grocery store and more restaurants within a short walk.

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Marina Review for St. Johns Yacht Harbor

Reviewed by: Ronald A , HIGH COTTON, on Jan 15, 2019
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 28'
Draft: 3.5'

Rating: 5

This has been our home marina since Feb 2018. It's a great place with a helpful and friendly staff. The docks are in good condition, the electrical power is fine and the WiFi is strong on the docks. The heads and showers are luxurious and there are plenty of them, no waiting. There's a nice swimming pool, open in warm weather. There's nothing within a reasonable walking distance but there's a courtesy car for transients. A grocery store and home center are about two miles away, as are several restaurants. Fuel prices are competitive.

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Marina Review for Dataw Island Marina

Reviewed by: Ronald A , HIGH COTTON, on Apr 18, 2017
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 28'
Draft: 3.5'

Rating: 5

This is a beautiful marina on a beautiful gated island. There's a nice restaurant and you can rent a golf cart and tour the island. The showers and restrooms are nice and clean.

Unfortunately, Hurricane Mathew pretty much destroyed the marina and as of this date (April, 2017) it is not back in service yet so you can't go there. They do (did) have diesel fuel and I suspect gasoline.

The five stars are from before the storm and I expect they will be as good once they reopen.

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