Summer Winds Condo Management

Bluewater GMAC Real Estate rents and manages over 30 condos for individual homeowners seeking rental income and security. Bluewater GMAC Real Estate has competitive management fees, affordable maintenance packages, and a free rental market analysis with specific comparables from similar Summer Winds condos.

Bluewater GMAC Real Estate does not require a minimum 1 or 2 year management contract like some management companies. Should for whatever reason a Homeowner wish to terminate their management contract, Bluewater GMAC Real Estate requires only a 30-day termination notice. Bluewater GMAC Real Estate Property Manager, John Whalen, can be reached for questions directly at (252) 354-6103 or johnw@bluewatergmac.com should you wish to speak to him about Bluewater GMAC Real Estate renting and managing your individual Summer Winds Condo.

General Rules and Regulations

PARKING: All vehicles must park in marked areas. All boats, trailers, campers and oversize vehicles must park on the turf stones beside the west entrance. Parking in loading zones is limited to 30 minutes. Vehicles parked improperly are subject to be towed at the owner’s expense.

PETS: Only homeowners and their immediate family members (spouse, parents, grandparents, children) are permitted to have pets anywhere on property and the pets must be on a leash at all times (except when in unit). Renters/non-immediate family guests are not allowed to have pets in the units or on the grounds.

No pets are permitted in the Hurricane Room, Sand Dollar Room, Sports Complex, pools or any of the enclosed pool areas (fenced-in areas) at any time. (N.C. Gen Stat. 130A-280-130A-282, Section .2530)

A “pet walk area” is provided on the front lawn near the Waste Treatment Plant for pets to relieve themselves. Allowing pets to relieve themselves on shrubs, tress, and buildings is prohibited. Violators will be required to remove the pets from the property to a kennel for the remainder of any stay. If “accidents” should occur in other areas, owners are requested to show good common sense and respect for their fellow Homeowners by cleaning up the “accident”, and disposing of it properly.

NOISE: Televisions, radios and other audio equipment, operated from the unit or unit balcony, must be kept at a reasonable sound level. After 11:00 p.m. any sound must be reduced so as not to disturb your neighbor. Security is required to strictly enforce this regulation.

TRASH: All garbage must be firmly secured in plastic bags with ties before being placed in the trash receptacles located on the loading dock of each building. The green receptacles are for household garbage and the blue receptacles are for recyclable items.

LITTER: The community grounds and beach are not to be littered. Each person is responsible for disposing of his/her own litter.

DUNES: Access to the beach is to be made only by the walkways provided. North Carolina state law prohibits disturbing or picking of sea oats or other sand dune vegetation in order to preserve the dunes and protect beach property.

CLOTHING: The hanging of clothing, bathing suits, towels or other apparel on outside clothes lines or over decks and railing is prohibited.

APPLIANCES: Do not leave appliances (washer, dryer, coffee pot, etc.) unattended while they are turned “ON”.

HAZARDOUS MATERIALS: No guest or owner shall use or permit to be brought into the condominium or storage closet any flammable fluids such as gasoline, kerosene or any other explosives or articles deemed hazardous to life, limb or property. FIREWORKS ARE PROHIBITED ON SUMMER WINDS PROPERTY. You may go below the high water line on the beach to discharge lawful fireworks.

SEAGULLS: The feeding of seagulls from the balconies or common area is prohibited.

SOLICITATIONS: Charitable or commercial solicitations are not permitted on the property.

VEHICLE PASSES: Vehicles are subject to towing if they are not identified with a guest or visitors pass displayed from the rearview mirror with the unit number and expiration date visible from the front windshield. Owners must have a permanent decal on the lower left corner of the front windshield.

PARKING LOTS: No vehicle maintenance such as oil changes, motor tune ups, car washing, etc. is permitted in the parking lots. Washing may be done in the boat storage area.

TRICYCLES, SKATEBOARDS, ROLLER SKATES, ETC.: Tricycles, skateboards, roller skates, roller blades or motorized vehicles that are not normally used for highway driving are not permitted. Motorized wheelchairs are an exception. Bicycles must follow the same rules as automobiles.

BALL PLAYING: No ball playing or Frisbee throwing is allowed in the courtyards or pool areas. Ball playing and Frisbee throwing is permitted only on the highway side front lawn of the property or on the beach.

CHILDREN: Guest and owners are responsible for their children’s behavior and any damages incurred by them or their visitors.

WASTE TREATMENT: Flushing of non-biodegradable items (diapers, clothing, sanitary napkins, grease, cooking oil, etc.) through the sewer system is prohibited. Garbage disposals are not permitted.

KITE FLYING: Kite flying is allowed on the beach only.

SMOKING: Smoking is not permitted in the Hurricane Room or Sports Complex.

Pool Area Rules and Regulations

• There are no lifeguards at any Summer Winds pools. Owners and guests swim at their own risk. Summer Winds Condominiums, Inc. or Summer Winds Services, Inc. will not be responsible for injuries sustained in or about the pools, deck areas or beach.
• Pool hours shall be from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
• Anyone with skin, ear, or other infections cannot use the pools.
• Running or horseplay around the pool area is a safety hazard and is not permitted.
• No pets are allowed in any pool or pool area.
• Children under the age of 3 normally should use the wading pool in “A” courtyard. For their own safety, children under the age of 3 are permitted in the large pools ONLY with parent or grandparent directly present in the pool. Children under age 3 and all others wearing diapers are required to wear approved swim diaper OR elastic band rubber pants over the regular diapers. Approved swim diapers and elastic-band rubber pants are available for purchase at the Hurricane Room and the Sports Complex.
• Children under 12 years of age must be accompanied by an adult who shall be responsible for the child’s safety, behavior and observance of the rules.
• Cigarettes, cigars and all other litter must be put into proper receptacles. Please help by picking up and throwing litter into receptacles. Smoking in the Sports Complex pool area is prohibited.
• Only approved swimwear is allowed. Cut off jeans specifically are prohibited.
• All walkways are to be kept clear at all times.
• A shower is required before entering pools or hot tubs.
• Food and beverages may be enjoyed in the pool areas, so long as unbreakable containers are used and all ABC laws are observed. (See ABC laws)
• Pool furniture must not be moved to the beach, grassed areas, private patios or the Sports Complex.
• Group pool parties are not permitted in the pools or pool areas except by special permission by the Board of Directors.
• Pool chairs may not be reserved by covering them with towels.
• Diving and/or jumping from the side of any pool is a safety hazard and is prohibited.

Sports Complex Rules and Regulations

• The Sports Complex hours shall be from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. during the Summer season.
• The same pool rules and regulations shall apply for the Sports Complex pool.
• Reservations must be made for use of the tennis and racquetball courts. Reservations will be held for five (5) minutes only. Racquetball courts may be reserved for one (1) hour playing time. Tennis court hours shall be from 6:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. Tennis courts may be reserved for one (1) hour playing time for singles and one and one half hours (1 ½) for doubles.
• Appropriate dress must be observed at all times on the tennis and racquetball courts. Black soled shoes are not permitted on the racquetball courts.
• Using the side of the building for basketball or tennis warm up is not permitted.
• Smoking is not permitted anywhere in the Sports Complex.

ABC Laws As Applies To Summer Winds

Summer Winds common area property is ABC licensed, therefore “On premises/Private Club” laws apply to the entire common area property, without exception. It is imperative that all owners, guests, renters and employees understand and abide by the law as it applies to Summer Winds. Summer Winds homeowners and employees cannot knowingly allow ABC violations. Associated fines, penalties, liabilities and potential loss of license are not risks we can afford.

PERSONS 21 YEARS OLD OR OLDER: Purchases of beer, wine or spirituous liquors may be carried from the place of purchase, or your vehicle, to your unit. Upon departure they may also be carried from your unit to your vehicle. (This does not apply to person under 21 years of age!).

When on common area property you may have only one container of alcoholic beverage, opened or unopened, in your possession. (Safety rules prohibit glass containers).

It is not permissible to maintain a “stock” in a cooler or other means of storage anywhere on common area property, including a vehicle parked on common area property.

Inside your unit or on the beach is not considered common area property.

Each adult may bring one opened or unopened alcoholic beverage from a unit and carry it onto common area property for consumption. This process may be repeated as often as desired, so long as no more than one container per adult is on common area property at any one time.

PERSONS UNDER 21 YEARS OF AGE: Persons under 21 years of age must not be in possession of, or consume any alcoholic beverage at any time! Even one unopened container is a violation!

Under ABC law, being inside a unit offers NO EXCEPTION for a person under 21 years of age. Even inside an owned or rented unit, under direct supervision of an adult, NO PERSON UNDER 21 YEARS OF AGE MAY POSSESS OR CONSUME ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES.

Fire Safety Procedures

THINGS TO DO:

1. Immediately dial 911 emergency.
2. Call Summer Winds Security. Give the Security Guard your unit number and telephone number.
3. Pull the nearest fire alarm box immediately. It is vitally important that we be given as early a warning as possible.
4. Use the nearest exit stairway to leave the building. Be sure to close the stairway door behind you. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO USE THE ELEVATORS.

THINGS TO AVOID:

1. Do not assume that someone else has already notified Summer Winds Security.
2. Do not attempt to move your vehicle. This will cause traffic congestion and hamper the efforts of the Fire Department.
3. DO NOT RE-ENTER THE BUILDING UNTIL PERMITTED TO DO SO BY THE FIRE DEPARTMENT.

Important Numbers:
FIRE DEPARTMENT 911
RESCUE SQUAD 911
POLICE DEPARTMENT 911
SUMMER WINDS SECURITY 247-2160
SECURITY PAGER 247-8464

Security Pager Instructions::

1. Dial 247-8464
2. After you hear the instructions: “Enter the number you wish displayed” type in your telephone number
3. Security will call you as soon as possible