Question 1

Which homes are part of the Marina Cottages at East Beach?

Accepted Answer

The map below shows the seventeen homes that make up the Marina Cottages HOA.

Question 2

What local restaurants are nearby?

Accepted Answer

We are fortunate to have great options available to our local community. These casual dining locations are all within a reasonable walking or golf cart ride distance to the neighborhood:
·         Surf Rider Bay Point (Sea food and continental) – home page, menu link
·         Stony’s Dockside Bar and Grill (Sea food and continental) – home page, menu link
·         Longboards East Beach Waterfront Dining and Tiki Bar (Sea food and continental) – home page, menu link
·         Captain Groovy's Grill & Raw Bar (Sea food and continental) – home page, menu link
·         Sour Street Kitchen (Pizza) – home page, menu link
·         Amaz Asian Café & Bistro (Asian) – home page, menu link
·         Lola's Beach Cantina (Mexican) – home page, menu link

Question 3

Where are the local food stores?

Accepted Answer

Food Lion is the closest grocery store. It is located approximately 2 miles away. There is a Kroger 5 miles away and a Harris Teeter 5 miles away.

Question 4

What boating options are available?

Accepted Answer

You can rent a boat slip form several marinas located within walking distance of the community. You can also join Freedom Boat club and reserve a boat 7 days a week. You can also rent canoes and jet skis nearby.

Question 5

Where can we access the public beach?

Accepted Answer

There are 3 public beach access points within an 8 to 12-minute walk from our community. None require crossing a main. Here are two of the closest entry points:

Question 6

What are some other useful local retail resources?

Accepted Answer

Taylor’s Do It Yourself Center (hardware store) – 2.5 miles
Home Depot – 6 miles
Lowes – 6.7 miles
Virginia ABC Liquor – 2.6 miles
Norfolk Botanical Gardens - 3.9 miles
Norfolk Airport - 3.7 miles

Question 7

Are there any reputable medical service providers in the area?

Accepted Answer

·         Morrison Dental is located on Pretty Lake just down the road
·         Sea Eye Care is a short drive up Shore Drive

Question 8

Can I rent my house?

Accepted Answer

Only subject to board approval and no more than 10% of units may be rented at any given time.

The HOA Bylaws prohibit any short-term rentals (e.g., Airbnb).

Question 9

What is the process for making renovation or landscaping changes?

Accepted Answer

You must submit an Architectural review request form (ARC) and get approval from the board. The details of what is and what is not allowed are outlined in the HOA documents posted on the CSM website [https://app.csmhoa.com (login required)].

Please review the HOA Architectural Guidelines before submitting a request to ensure that you meet the requirements. You can email ARC review requests to eastbeachmarinacottages@gmail.com.

Question 10

Are the Marina Cottages part of East Beach and are we able to use the East Beach HOA amenities?

Accepted Answer

No. We are an independent community. As a result of not having the upkeep of a pool, tennis courts and large public spaces, our HOA dues are significantly less.

Question 11

Are there options to use the pool at the Marina?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Currently it costs $300. This included 2 owner passes and 2 guest passes. The season is from Memorial Day until Oct. 1st. The availability and cost is subject to change based on the Marina policy that the Marina Cottages HOA does not control. Please stop by the Marina office during business hours to get details.

Question 12

Where can I find the Marina Cottages HOA documents?

Accepted Answer

Our documents can be found on the HOA portal at https://app.csmhoa.com (login required). Register via https://app.csmhoa.com/register.

Question 13

Are there community events for Marina Cottages homeowners?

Accepted Answer

Our community has a social committee who are working on putting together community events. Potluck dinners, cookouts and wine and cheese events are being planned.

Question 14

Is yard maintenance included in my HOA fee?

Accepted Answer

Common area ground maintenance is included in your HOA fees. Each homeowner is responsible for maintaining their private property. There are several landscaping companies that serve our neighborhood. You can expect to pay approximately $50.00 per cut.

Question 15

Who should I contact for HOA related issues?

Accepted Answer

·         Home sales must include a pre-closing inspection to ensure that there are no HOA ARC outstanding items or unpaid fees. Please send a request for a pre-closing inspection to eastbeachmarinacottages@gmail.com.
·         For HOA account issues, please use the CSM (Clark Simson Miller) portal at https://home.csmhoa.com/login.
·         If you still need help after checking the above CSM portal pages, please contact CSM support at support@csmhoa.com.
·         For any architectural change requests, board topics, social events, suggestions or non-HOA dues topics, please contact the board.
·         If you have a question about ARC changes, please first review the ARC guidelines located on the https://home.csmhoa.com/login website under the documents section.

Question 16

What does CSM (Clark Simson Miller) handle?

Accepted Answer

·         Financial transactions including paying HOA dues and home purchase/closings.
·         They don’t handle other issues like landscaping, architectural reviews and approvals, or violation reports/mitigation. These are handled by our board members.

Question 17

What landscaping changes require the approval of the HOA architectural committee (ARC)?

Accepted Answer

Please refer to the ARC guidelines for changes requiring approval prior to initiating your project. Potted plants do not require an ARC approval, but modifications or additions to your external property require an ARC change request form submitted to the board for review.

Question 18

How can I reach the HOA board members?

Accepted Answer

We have setup an email address for contacting the board members. Please use:
eachbeachmarinacottages@gmail.com

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