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

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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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Beaufort, NC
  • Beaufort Historic Site
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • North Carolina Maritime Museum
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Fort Macon State Park
    ‪20 min drive‬

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.

Property manager

Sue Darden
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Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
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. Morehead City Yacht Basin and Town Creek Marina are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Arts and Things Gallery and Morehead Plaza Shopping Center. Travelling with kids? Consider North Carolina Maritime Museum and Mount Maker Charters. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Beaufort, NC

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
  • ‪Sanitary Fish Market & Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Fishtowne Brew House - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Southern Salt Seafood Company and Waterfront Restaurant - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬3 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).

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

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 185 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Patricia P.

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

Great stay

Cute little historical home in an absolutely perfect location! We definitely visit again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

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

Alison C.

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

Very pleasant stay

We enjoyed our 4 nights at Anchors Aweigh. The house was stocked with everything we needed. Sue and Joe were very friendly and helpful. The cottage was very comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

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

Craig A B.

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

Peaceful and perfect

Anchors Aweigh was the perfect beach house getaway, with a clean and inviting atmosphere. The hosts are wonderful and a joy to know.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

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

Cynthia G.

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

Darling little cottage

We love this little cottage only a few blocks from Front St. Stocked with all the amenities and supplies you need. Hosts were very friendly and responsive. Pet friendly with a cute little fenced in back yard. Highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

cathy b.

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

Lovely

Anchors Aweigh was a lovely home. Enjoyed our short stay in the area - Owners very nice.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

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

Kathy A.

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

Charming

Lots of added amenities. Comfortable beds. Lovely historic area.
Stayed 7 nights in May 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

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

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

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

Angie B., Townsend, GA

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

Charming cottage in a beautiful seaside town

Our stay was no where near long enough! We all enjoyed it immensely. Convenient location to Beaufort. Owners are very attentive and friendly. We are already looking into returning for a longer stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Vickie T.

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

A nice getaway:)

House was comfortable and we enjoyed the space. The front porch and fenced patio were great to hang out with our dogs without worrying. Thank you and we will be back :)
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

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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English

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