Reviews from B. Braun (1)

Marina Review for Port of the Islands Marina - Private

Reviewed by: B. Braun on Jan 30, 2018
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 29'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 2

Perfect for fishing, nature lovers. Dockmaster goes out of his way to help, excellent service. Ship store with bait, wide boat ramp, easy parking. (Dockmaster, ramp, slip arrangement, ship store get FIVE stars)
Terrible for live aboard boaters unless you're retired and don't need the few amenities.
(Here's why two stars). Hotel amenities are NO LONGER FREE (1-1-2018) - no showers, pool, gym, game room, etc. Hotel is unnecessarily antagonistic toward marina residents. (2+ years personal experience) So if you're a live aboard, be prepared to be treated with distain if you dare step into the hotel.

Only 'amenities' for marina live aboards or transients is one tiny over-used shower and one toilet on a communal houseboat. Two coin operated laundry washers & two dryers, so be prepared to wait in line.
Electrical, water, & pump out at slips. Floating docks here a plus. Lengthy over 7-mile channel with shallows to access Gulf. No bridges oceanside.
Overall, great place for trailered vessels and day or camping trips, kayaking, and general nature immersion.

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