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Originally Posted by Momofthreema
Ok, all great to know, thanks! So we should really look for a house with a deeded boat slip, I didn’t know that was a possibility. Also, it looks like the HOA fees are a lot higher at Long Bay compared to South Down, is that because of the pool?
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We owned in South Down from 2001-2009 and have lived full time in Long Bay since 2008. Both communities are great! South Down has greater options for boating since it has boat racks in which you can valet your boat. Boat racks come up for sale from time-to-time, or may be part of the unit you are buying.
Long Bay has nicer beaches (IMHO) and the pool is great if you have children who like pools. The docks in Long Bay are terrible in my opinion. They are narrow and somewhat rickety. Also, the waves from Paugus Bay seem to hit the Long Bay docks much harder than the South Down docks.
Regarding fees, the Long Bay fees have gone up significantly since we first bought in Long Bay. They are now $2,300 per year. The reason for the great increase is to boost the Association's reserve. The fees for South Down aren't trivial since there are association fees for the condo complex, for the recreational association and the boat association if you belong.
Good luck. You can't go wrong either way.