Park bench under spring trees looking across a salt marsh to a long bridge over the river
About Us

About CRA Management

Coastal Resort Association Management is a locally owned team on St. Helena Island that has supported HOA, condominium and townhome boards since 2016.

Call 843-838-4000
Our Story

Locally Owned Since 2016

We are locally owned, and our office is on St. Helena Island, close to the Lowcountry communities we serve.

We work with single-family HOAs, condominium associations and townhome communities, offering full-service management or accounting-only services. Either way, the goal is the same: give volunteer boards the support they need to run their communities well.

Spanish moss hanging from live oak branches above a salt marsh and moored sailboats at dusk
Rooted in the Lowcountry

We Know the Coastal Communities We Serve

Life on the coast shapes how a community is cared for. Salt air is hard on buildings. Marsh and waterfront property need attention. Hurricane season has to be planned into the budget. We work here every day, so we understand how these conditions affect an association's property and its long-term planning.

The area is changing, too. Jasper County, including Hardeeville and Ridgeland, has grown quickly, and newer communities often need different support than established ones. We work with boards at every stage, from developer turnover to long-established associations.

Every community is different, so we shape our work around your governing documents, your property and what your board needs.

Where we work

  • Beaufort
  • St. Helena Island
  • Lady's Island
  • Port Royal
  • Harbor Island
  • Fripp Island
  • Dataw Island
  • Bluffton
  • Okatie
  • Yemassee
  • Hardeeville
  • Ridgeland
Our Values

What Guides Our Work

  • Careful Stewardship of Association Funds

    Owners' assessments pay for everything the community does. We handle that money with care and keep books and records your board can review and understand.

  • Clear Communication

    We explain what we know, what we are still working on and what comes next, in plain language for board members and owners alike.

  • Follow-Through

    When we take on a task, we see it through and keep the board informed until it is finished.

  • Respect for Board Decisions

    Owners elect the board to lead the community. We bring experience and options to the table, then support the decisions the board makes.

Credentials

Credentialed Community Managers

Our team includes community managers with PCAM and CMCA credentials.

PCAM (Professional Community Association Manager) is a designation from Community Associations Institute (CAI). CMCA (Certified Manager of Community Associations) is a certification from CAMICB, the certification board CAI established.

Let's Talk About Your Community

Tell us about your HOA, condo or townhome community and whether you want full-service management or accounting only.

Office hours Monday–Friday
8:30 AM to 4:30 PM ET
Address 1551 Sea Island Pkwy
St. Helena, SC 29920
Phone 843-838-4000