Anchors Away waterfront condo with boat dock - Vacation rental home in Carolina Beach, NC

About this Property

• Sleeps 8
• 4 Bedrooms
• 3 Bathrooms
• Private vacation home

Anchors Away offers the best of Carolina Beach Units

Rents Saturday to Saturday for weekly stays.
Special: Rents Reduced for all open dates! 

3 Bed / 2.5 Bath / Sleeps 8

Welcome to Anchors Away, our canal-front townhouse featuring pretty sunset vistas overlooking your own boat down below. Walk a short block to the Periwinkle Public Beach access for some sand and surf. Then, return for beverages on the back porch overlooking the Carolina Beach Canal and watch the sun go down. Savor meals at home in our entirely equipped kitchen, or take a walk to the Carolina Beach Pier for drinks and food at the Low Tide Tiki Bar. The Seawitch is just a bicycle ride away for the best live music on the island, and there's plenty of room in our garage for your bicycles!  Tasteful furnishings keep the whole family in comfort with plenty of room to sleep 8. Our condo community boat dock was just rebuilt in Summer 2023 and includes water and power at the slip. Bring your own hose and power cord. Meet your boating friends at the close by dinghy dock, the Carolina Beach Marina, or the Carolina Beach Mooring Field, all located in the canal for a day on the water. If you aren't bringing a boat and merely want to fish the Carolina Beach canal, you'll have fishing access from the new dock as well. Anchors Away will have your whole family appreciating both the sound and the surf alike.  The Snows Cut Wildlife Boat Ramp is the closest public put-in. Sea Breeze Boat Storage is also a good source for local boating logistics. Please call Sea Coast Units at Carolina Beach for contact information.

Ground Level:

Garage with Extra Storage, corn hole game. Generous parking for four cars. Boat Trailer parking is allowed. Community Pool. 

Canal front/boat dock/gazebo, 30' boat slip, 10' beam width.  Copy of boat insurance must be filed with Sea Coast when using the dock. #8 is the assigned slip.

The nearest Boat Put-In is at the Wildlife Ramp into Snows Cut, just across the canal. Telephone our management office for details.

Level 1:

Kitchen with Stainless steel appliances, bar seating for 2
Dining Table with seating for 4.
A Living Area with generous comfortable furnishings and entry onto the deck with Canal View and seating for six.
Half Bath

Level 2:

Primary Bedroom with King bed, private upper deck access, TV
First Guest Bedroom with one Queen bed
Guest bathroom with vanity and shower tub combo
Second Guest Bedroom with Queen bunk bed
Washer and Dryer

Parking for 3-5 cars, size dependent.

Rental Policies:

In response to the increased incidence of credit card fraud, a valid government photo ID will be required for every reservation. A signed rental agreement is required: accepting House Rules on any online travel agency requires reading and acceptance of our rental agreement.

Arrival/departure:

Summer Check-ins (June-August) begin at 4 pm and are guaranteed by 6 pm

Off-Season Check-ins begin at 3 pm and are guaranteed by 5 pm

Check-out is by 10 AM.

We adhere to this policy so please do not arrive early early or plan to delay your departure.

Hard Key Entry. Please plan to stop by our office to pick up your keys.

House Rules:
No events such as weddings, bachelor/bachelorette events, sororities/fraternities 
No smoking
You must be at least 25 to rent this unit.

Pet Policy: No family pets allowed

Cancellation Policy:

- Free cancellation within 48 hours of booking

- After 48 hours of booking and more than 60 days out from arrival, a full refund will be processed less a $300 cancellation fee

- After 48 hours of booking and within 60 days of arrival, there will be no refund processed unless the dates are re-rented. If premises are re-rented, a refund will be processed less a $300 cancellation fee.

 

Things to do:

Adventure awaits. Discover aquatic wildlife and vegetation at the North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher or savor a calming ferry ride across the Cape Fear River to a cozy little shopping town called Southport. Take a trip back in time at the Fort Fisher State Historic Site and Museum which features live oak-covered trails and bunkers from the American Civil War. Stroll through the marsh to visit the home of the famed Ft. Fisher Hermit. Or wind down with nature at our two state parks, sure to provide a memorable experience with hiking, fishing, and water activities such as paddle boarding and kayaking, and search for a Venus Flytrap which is native to NC only. As one of North Carolina's most undeveloped beaches, the island offers a unique opportunity to see many diverse coastal wildlife, including pelicans and loggerhead sea turtles, in their natural habitat. Whether it’s exploring activities on the island, enjoying the ocean vistas, or enjoying a drink by sunset from your own private balcony, Pleasure Island offers diversion for every enthusiast!

 

Explore the treasures of Carolina Beach, ranked one of the top 10 boardwalks in the country by Food & Wine magazine. One of the last remaining beach boardwalks on the East Coast, it includes a variety of eateries, an arcade, stores, ice cream, Famous Britts Donuts, bars, and more! During the summer months, the Boardwalk is bustling with the sound of music, carnival rides, bingo, family nights, and events like the weekly fireworks and concert series. Rent a Jeep, bicycle, or golf cart as the most convenient ways to navigate the island. Annual off-season events include the Cape Fear Kite Festival, Christmas by the Sea, and the Island of Lights Festival.

 

We look forward to you visiting us!

About the Area

Located in Carolina Beach, this vacation home is on the waterfront. Carolina Beach Boardwalk is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Carolina Beach and Wrightsville Beach. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Legion Stadium or Trask Coliseum. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Special Instructions

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Pet Policy

Note from host: Dogs Only unless otherwise detailed in listing.

Tricks and tips to get the optimal Southport vacation home experience:

Get the best rental home value:

• To find the best value, try changing your family's Southport vacation to the Spring or Fall shoulder seasons. May, September, and even October offer great weather, , and reduced traffic. Many vacationers use this strategy to reserve larger homes, or to book an oceanfront vacation rental that would otherwise be unavailable during the Summer months.
• In the Southport area, The earlier you can book a rental home, the better your selection will be. The most desirable rental homes are reserved very early. Reserving your rental property up to 12 months before your vacation is recommended. Christmas, Thanksgiving and New Years Eve are excellent times to plan and reserve your vacation home.
• Active Duty and veterans of the US Armed forces may qualify for special discounts. Be sure to ask your prospective property manager or host if your vacationing group qualifies for a price reduction.
• Property management companies typically offer renters an option to add vacation insurance. Trip insurance, which generally will cost between 1% - 5% of the base booking price, offers visitors reimbursement of costs for missed vacation time as a result of personal medical-related issues or weather disasters, as well as evacuation costs or charges, such as an unexpected hotel or additional fuel expenses. Trip insurance is definitely a life-saver if the unforeseen occurs. Ask your host for additional information.
• Find a copy of your local visitors guide upon checking in. If your rental property doesn't have a copy, you can find them at local grocery stores and visitor centers. In addition to great local information, visitors guide magazines contain discounts for local accommodations, tours and attractions.

Make a plan and choose the rightvacation home:

• Choose vacation week and maximum budget.
• Note the number bedrooms and the bed configuration your family needs. Anchors Away waterfront condo with boat dock has 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.
• Specific descriptions of bedrooms and bed sizes & counts is usually available online. If you don't see them listed, call the property management company before you reserve the property. Note that most property listings specify the max. guest capacity, which often includes sofa beds.
• If there's a particular Southport destination you love, look for properties that are either close by, or those that cater to your desires.
• Appropriate accessibility can make or break a vacation for persons with a disability. Confirm all required amenities are available and included before reserving a rental.
• Some properties allow pets, but some don't. Acceptable types of family pet, weight and breeds may be restricted, and additional charges may apply. Ask the property manager about allowable pet guidelines before booking.

Tips to have a great stay:

• Add the host's information to your phone. Understand and take a copy of arrival/departure procedures.
• Document any issues with the property upon arrival, and immediately e-mail them to the host. We especially recommend texts and e-mails, as they usually contain time stamps that are helpful if damages are assessed.
• Property managers are great sources of help! Feel free to ask any questions during your stay.
• Respecting quiet hours and parking regulations can make a stay significantly more pleasurable. You will enhance your chance to make local friends, and resident neighbors can be a fantastic resource to find the best local beaches and hangouts.
• Speaking of neighbors... Ask a local resident! Neighbors can often help. Who better to ask where to take kids for a treat, have a great night on the town, or the best spots for fishing?
• Protect the owner (and your stuff!) by keeping the rental locked up when you are gone, just like you would back home.
• Upon check-out, take a final walk-through to confirm you did not leave anything behind. Re-check dressers, closets, and bathrooms for hidden treasure. Clean the refrigerator and take or dispose of leftovers.
• Record a video to document the condition of the property.
• Remember to leave a review! Hosts rely on great reviews to propel more reservations. They'll be grateful for your feedback. Alternatively, if something went awry, other families will appreciate that you share your review and help them have the best future vacation. Please be objective. If something fell short of expectations, consider whether the owner could control the issue, and if so, whether they responded expeditiously to fix it.