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

Family-friendly holiday home in Beaufort with a water park

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Historic Old Town Beaufort Home dating back to 1869 moved from Shackelford
Cottage has WiFi and Satellite TV
Front porch overlooks historic Courthouse grounds. Two block walk to Front St
Entry hallway
Comfortable living room with Satellite TV, movie channels

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 695.3 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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  • Place, Beaufort Historic Site
  • Place, North Carolina Maritime Museum
  • Place, Fort Macon State Park

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

#1 Main Upstairs Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

#2 Upstairs Bedroom

2 Single Beds

#3 Downstairs Bedroom / Den

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Outside Bathroom off Laundry Shed

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

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.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Second floor sleeping area can sleep 4
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Events

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

Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 2 total)
Must be on flea prevention & kept in 1st floor .
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Smoking

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

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 that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Beaufort

Located in Beaufort, this holiday home is in the city centre and by the sea. Rachel Carson Reserve and Hoop Pole Creek Nature Trail reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include North Carolina Maritime Museum and Mount Maker Charters. Travelling with kids? Consider North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores, or check out an event or a game at Big Rock Stadium. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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What's nearby

  • Beaufort Historic Site - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • North Carolina Maritime Museum - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Town Creek Marina - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Rachel Carson Reserve - 1 min drive - 0.7 km
  • Fort Macon State Park - 20 min drive - 18.6 km

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Fishtowne Brew House - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Blackbeard's Grill And Grog - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Little Mexico - ‬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?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

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

This family-friendly Beaufort holiday 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.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 190 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 190 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sue H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was an ideal location for our family for my sister’s wedding. The hosts were sweet and we were lucky enough to get some of their delicious shrimp! Our family enjoyed the stay and we even brought the cat!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

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

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

Deborah H.

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

Great location. Within walking distance of historic Beaufort and Frint St.

Enjoyed the stay. Hosts were very friendly and accommodating.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

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

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

Michelle P.

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

Perfect location and attentive hosts!

The location of this house makes it perfect for walks to Front Street with our dogs, going out to dinner and anything else you may want to do in “downtown” Beaufort. It is extremely well stocked and if you are missing anything the hosts are willing to help in every way. Highly recommend their fresh seafood business - Darden’s Seafood- even if you aren’t staying in the house. Great place to unwind and relax with family.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

Diane S.

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

Cozy, full of extras, great location

Joe and Sue are sweet as pie--like the pumpking pie they brought me (best I ever had!). They stock the house with every sort of item, including food items, so you can save on groceries. You think you are at home with all the thoughtful extras. There is no better day than to walk down for breakfast at the Turner Street Market, sit by the water in the park, investigate the amazing cemetery with a live oak for every grave (check out the little rum girl), and be sure to have Joe's seafood extraordinaire. The shrimp is like candy. The beaches are FABULOUS!
Stayed 13 nights in Oct 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

DAVID J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good location, house was clean and Sue was friendly
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Owners were amazing, house was perfect for us and fur baby. Clean and well stocked. Easy walking to brewery, food trucks and turner street market (amazing breakfast sandwiches and burritos!) This was our first visit of many more to Beaufort!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

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

About the host

Hosted by Sue Darden

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Avid lover of the sea and a longtime registered nurse, my husband Joe (a Beaufort native and local oysterman and shrimper) and we also run Darden's Seafood, a source for the freshest seasonal shellfish.

Why they chose this property

Purchased property because of it's proximity to our homestead. The property has been used as law offices for the past two decades and we have restored it to a single family residence for family, friends and guest that come to visit our beautiful crystal coast. Beaufort is a small town with lots of available activities, attractions and nearby beaches. It is a perfect destination for couples and families wanting to relax and enjoy and is Pet friendly.

What makes this property unique

Close to downtown Beaufort you can easily walk two short blocks to restaurants, pubs, and unique shopping, stroll along the boardwalk and enjoy the sun setting on Taylors Creek . Ample off street parking can accommodate boat & trailer with several nearby public boat ramps, Nearby public beaches , a must do vacation for fishing enthusiasts and beach lovers. Cottage is pet friendly , must notify owner and pay non-refundable pet fee and abide by Owner Pet Policy.

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