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Anchors Aweigh -Pet Friendly Cottage In Historic Seaside Beaufort, NC

Family-friendly vacation home in Beaufort with a water park

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At Anchors Aweigh -Pet Friendly Cottage In Historic Seaside Beaufort, NC, you can look forward to a water park, a garden, and an arcade/game room. Adventurous travelers may like the kayaking and bicycling at this vacation home. In addition to laundry facilities, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 695 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

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About this property

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You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Anchors Aweigh -Pet Friendly Cottage In Historic Seaside Beaufort, NC

Anchors Aweigh is a historic home built in 1869 that is located in the heart of Beaufort's Historic District and has been renovated to provide a comfortable vacation get away. Guests will find themselves near all the coastal amenities of the NC Crystal Coast while staying in a comfortable fully accessorized home just a short walk to Beaufort's Front Street.
Enjoy specialty shops, restaurants, Maritime Museum, the Beaufort Board walk as well as beautiful panoramic views of the southern outer banks all are a two block walk from the cottage.

Beaufort has been named the 'Coolest, Friendliest Small Town ' in the USA and its a vacation destination by visitors from all over country.

Anchors Aweigh is decorated in a "coastal theme" that is both roomy and comfortable. Accommodations include living room area and a downstairs bedroom, fully stocked kitchen has stove, microwave, full size refrigerator/freezer, dishwasher and dining area that seats 9. An upstairs loft easily sleeps 4 with a queen bed and a separate area that has a trundle with two twin beds (Note cottage has one bathroom that is located on first floor). A second shower/bath facility is located in the back yard next to the shed. Wi-Fi services , 2 TV's and DVD included. A private fenced covered patio area has outdoor benches (that convert to a picnic table), gas grill. and an outdoor sink for fish cleaning. The cottage is pet friendly for a small pet fee. Backyard shed has washer/ dryer / folding table. Adult and youth bikes are available for your use. There is ample onsite parking for 2 cars and/or trailered boat.

Owners operate a 'seafood' business so fresh seasonal shellfish is readily available. There are also many nearby attractions which are just a short drive away which include Atlantic Beach, Fort Macon, NC State Aquarium, water park , public fishing pier, boat ramps, plus so much more make this a "must do' for beach lovers and family vacationers.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen island
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Music library
  • TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video games
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Note from host: No smoking indoors. Permitted on porch/back yard

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycles
  • Kayak
  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,026 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Rules

2 Pet maximum; Must be on Flea protection program.; All pets restricted to first floor; Owner responsible for any pet damage; yard cleanup.
Must notify owner prior to arrival or at check in if you choose to clean on departure for cleaning fee refund .
All overnight guests must be declared prior to arrival. Max overnight occupancy 6 adults

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Must be on flea prevention & kept in 1st floor .

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Second floor sleeping area can sleep 4

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
# of guests must be declared prior to arrival

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking indoors. Permitted on porch/back yard

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 15
Note from host: # of guests must be declared prior to arrival
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Anchors Aweigh Cottage Historic Seaside Beaufort NC House
Anchors Aweigh Cottage Historic Seaside House
Anchors Aweigh Cottage Historic Seaside Beaufort NC
Anchors Aweigh Cottage Historic Seaside
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Anchors Aweigh Cottage In Historic Seaside Beaufort, NC Beaufort

About the neighborhood

Map
Beaufort, NC

What's nearby

  • Beaufort Historic Site - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • North Carolina Maritime Museum - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Rachel Carson Reserve - 1 min drive - 0.7 km
  • Morehead City Port - 4 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Fort Macon State Park - 18 min drive - 18.9 km

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Fishtowne Brew House - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Blackbeard's Grill And Grog - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Schwarzbarts Trinkhalle - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Anchors Aweigh -Pet Friendly Cottage In Historic Seaside Beaufort, NC pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at Anchors Aweigh -Pet Friendly Cottage In Historic Seaside Beaufort, NC?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Anchors Aweigh -Pet Friendly Cottage In Historic Seaside Beaufort, NC?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Anchors Aweigh -Pet Friendly Cottage In Historic Seaside Beaufort, NC located?

This family-friendly Beaufort vacation home is located by the sea, within a 5-minute walk of Old Burying Ground Historic Cemetery and Beaufort Historic Site. North Carolina Maritime Museum and Rachel Carson Reserve are also within 10 minutes.

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Reviews

Anchors Aweigh -Pet Friendly Cottage In Historic Seaside Beaufort, NC Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 169 out of 190 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 190 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 190 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 190 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 190 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Amanda D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely Cottage

Cozy, comfortable, very clean. Has everything you could possibly need for your stay. Looking forward to staying here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

miles d.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful home close to Downtown

Thank you for the beautiful stay in Beaufort! It was lovely to be able to walk downtown and be so close to everything. Thank you again!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alan R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

We had a great time!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeanmarie H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

May 2025 Beaufort

The owners Joe and Sue were friendly and welcoming even giving us delicious fresh shrimp cocktail! The house is clean, and comfortable with a well equipped kitchen and the location is perfect walking distance to downtown. We had a wonderful week kayaking around the creeks and eating and drinking downtown. We will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Polly D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy cottage

Quaint little village within walking distance of the cottage. We're sorry not to have met the Dardens:(
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kurt D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Clean, cozy, close to everything

Very clean, walkable to all that charming Beaufort has to offer. Hosts were friendly and go above and beyond with amenities. Great weekend get away!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Neill K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Place

We loved staying at Anchors Aweigh in Beaufort! The house was spacious and comfortable and the hosts were so kind. We enjoyed meeting them upon arrival! The location was ideal for walking everywhere. It was the perfect place to stay with our dog. Our favorite part was sitting on the front porch enjoying the breeze! We hope to come back again soon!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

our stay at Anchors Aweigh

The house is jus as described, The owners had it very well stocked as well.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashley J., Raleigh, NC

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome location and stay!

We had a wonderful trip to Beaufort and this house was perfect. The location was a short walk to coffee, restaurants, and the water. Loved the house and the owners were so friendly and accommodating. I would highly recommend Anchors Aweigh!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful cottage and great hosts!

Loved our trip to Beaufort. We came for the Beaufort Ghost Walk. From this cute cottage we could walk to our destination. The hosts, Joe and Sue are wonderful. They brought us shrimp cocktail and were a joy to talk to. Will definitely be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

GAY C., BAHAMA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful trip!

We had a wonderful time in Beaufort! The house was very comfortable and the location was perfect to walk to downtown. We enjoyed sitting on the front porch to read and the kitchen was well appointed for cooking. Thank you for sharing this historical home with us!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Gary C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful !! 💕💕

It was lovely , clean and great location! 😊😊😊😊
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Megan C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Hospitality

The property is beautiful and well maintained. We enjoyed the conversation with owners - Sue and Joe -who made our stay super comfortable. We would love to stay again Lord willing. ☺️
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Gary K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beaufort, North Carolina Stay

The hosts are very accommodating. There were three beds, but basically two bedrooms so if you want it, three bedrooms, three beds, this may not work. hostess provided, delicious, shrimp, and snacks, including snacks for our little dog. Very thoughtful.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Joe M.

April visit to Beaufort and vicinity

We had a pleasant stay in Beaufort for a few days while checking out the local real estate market. The cottage was as described, quaint, clean and comfortable, and within a short walking distance to the town's waterfront, shops and restaurants. The folder in the cottage had all the necessary information. We chose to clean the cottage ourselves upon checking out to save a few dollars. The damage deposit and cleaning fees were promptly refunded as promised. We gave a rating of 4 stars only because the cottage is only a few houses away from a busy road. We will consider staying here again during our next visit to the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2017

10/10 Excellent

JOHN & PATTY B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great cottage and perfect location

The cottage is just a few blocks from Front Street with the harbor, boardwalk, and restaurants/shops. This was the best equipped VRBO property we have stayed at. Plenty of kitchen utensils, cooking basics, and maps/brochures for local activities/businesses. Pine Knoll Shores with its ocean beaches is only minutes away over the causeway. We liked taking the dog to the beach for running and sniffing the new marine smells. Our hosts Joe and Sue were great to work with and provided plenty of information on the cottage. We especially appreciated the seafood that had been caught by Joe. You can't get more fresh! We stayed for a month and the washer/dryer were a lifesaver. We were able to pack light for the trip down from Nebraska. We hope to make it to the Crystal Coast again someday.
Stayed 30 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michelle W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely Historic Home

We enjoyed the location of this home! Love all the history of this town, which we found was linked to our hometown in WNC. The owners were wonderful and have the best fresh shrimp! They supplied many essentials that I usually have to purchase when staying in VRBO. Highly recommend!
Shrimp from Darden's Seafood.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfortable home with everything you might need for your stay. Very friendly host makes sure you feel welcome & takes care of whatever you need!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linden K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely time near the beach

Nice cozy cottage near the downtown fort and beaches. Went to see fort Macon and Atlantic beach for a nice weekend getaway.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfortable house, great location, gracious hosts.

My wife, daughter, two grandchildren and I spent five days at Anchors Aweigh while visiting Beaufort for a wedding of another daughter. The house was clean, comfortable, and in a great location where we could walk just about everywhere. The husband of the host is a commercial fisherman and prepared a plate of fresh caught shrimp with homemade cocktail sauce for us. Nice people.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jean d.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Adorable Cottage

You will want for nothing at this cottage! Sue and Joe have thought of everything including emergency lights, books, games and even a basket of snacks. Location is great for walking into town but on a busy street. Nice that they are next door if you need anything!
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

J.H. M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great find!

Everything as advertised and then some! The hosts were very friendly and accommodating. We loved having our two dogs with us and it's an easy short walk Front St. We will definitely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great visit

We were thrilled, and had a great trip. The location is wonderful, and the Dardens are great hosts.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

My favorite vacation rental

We've stayed in a few rentals. This one tops the list. It is not run by property management, and the owners live nearby. The owners added several extras not found in other rentals such as many condiments and a bowl of packaged snacks. Pet friendly. Outdoor area to enjoy with the dogs. Location is great. It's close to a coffee shop. The town is super cute. A short drive to the ferry. Plenty of activities.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Corey L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing Host

My wife and I had a wonderful stay here at Anchors Away! Sue was amazing host. She stopped by to ensure our check in process went well and to see if there was anything she could do for us. They even brought us a healthy amount of steamed shrimp from their market! It was delicious too!! The house is a very short 6 minute walk to the waterfront where all the stores and restaurants are which is great. We will definitely put this house on our first look any time we come back to Beaufort.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024