The 75 homes in today’s Shaw’s Bounty neighborhood sit on land that General Oglethorpe granted to John Shaw in the mid-1700s. The developers of the property said in their 1980s brochure that the land grant was probably in reward for Shaw’s faithful service in the famous Battle of Bloody Marsh 280 years ago on July 7, 1742.

The entrance to Shaw’s Bounty and its eastern boundary is Frederica Road. The four roads inside Shaw’s Bounty—Settlers, Five Pounds, John Shaw and Jacobs—are named in honor of the property’s history. All end in cul-de-sacs at the edge of the marsh forming the western boundary. The tidal creek flows through the marsh, then in and out of the Five Pounds Road pond. Wildlife abounds there as well as at the freshwater pond between Jacobs and Settlers. Residents have preserved the land’s natural beauty with its live oaks, sweetgum trees, and pines. The active, 45-year-old Shaw’s Bounty Home Owners Association (SBHOA) deserves credit for this success.

The purpose of the SBHOA is to continue to preserve the neighborhood’s natural beauty by supporting the scope and restrictions of the subdivision’s covenants, thus promoting the general welfare and improving the appearance and value of all property in the community.

Membership: Every owner of a residential lot is a member of the Association.
Dues: The annual assessment is established for each calendar year in November before the annual meeting of the Association. Dues are to be paid by February 1 of each year. The yearly dues for 2024 are $250.
Meetings: The annual general membership meeting is held each year on the first Tuesday in December. Special meetings may be called as the Board of Directors deem advisable.
Board: The nine board members are elected by association members. Officers are elected by board members at their first meeting in January. See the officer and board members list by clicking here.
Committees: The SBHOA Board has two standing committees: the Social Committee and the Architectural and Landscape Design Review Committee. Each is chaired by a board member.

Shaw’s Bounty Home Owners Association
Post Office Box 24361
St. Simons Island, GA 31522

Email: shawsbountyhoa@gmail.com