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Front porch

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 41500 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

2 Queen Beds and 2 Double Sofa Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Kitchen
Separate dining area

About this property

Anchor House Southport

3-night minimum stay - Whether you desire a peaceful stroll to the Cape Fear River or partaking in small town dining and shopping, this home has more then meets the eye! Perfect for a working stay or vacation and enjoying all that Southport has to offer!
Two private bedrooms each with a queen bed and single futon are located on opposite ends of the home. The home features a dining room with seating for 6+ , a cool fully stocked European kitchen, and breakfast bar. Relax on the screened porch overlooking a spacious shady private fenced in backyard. After a day at the beach or fishing wash off in the outdoor shower (seasonal) The home is located beside a park with tennis courts, playground, and a nature path that connects to downtown Southport.
Anchor House welcomes dogs with the owners approval. The owner has a crate and extra pet supplies in the home for your use.
Please take a virtual tour to appreciate the cool mid-century modern feel of this Southport home.
Please call or email us to plan your getaway today!
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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the neighborhood

Southport

Southport is home to this vacation home. Old Brunswick County Jail Museum and Fort Fisher State Historic Site are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport and North Carolina Aquarium at Fort Fisher. Carolina Beach Arcade and Carolina Beach Boardwalk are also worth visiting.
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Southport, NC

What's nearby

  • Old Brunswick County Jail Museum - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Dosher Memorial Hospital - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • The Clubs at St. James - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Southport Marina - 16 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Tengu Japanese Steakhouse - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Locals Family Diner - ‬7 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Anchor House Southport pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Anchor House Southport?

As of Mar 26, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Anchor House Southport on Apr 30, 2026 start from $241, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Anchor House Southport?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Anchor House Southport?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Anchor House Southport located?

Situated in Southport, this vacation home is within a 15-minute walk of Dosher Memorial Hospital, Franklin Square Gallery, and Old Brunswick County Jail Museum. The Clubs at St. James and North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 43 out of 56 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 56 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 56 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 56 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 56 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Roberta B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We really enjoyed our stay. It was very pet friendly. The park was close by, with walking trails. It is a very cute and eclectic house. Nice big backyard. We loved the tile in the shower.We ended up renting because it was Thanksgiving weekend and my parents to many people staying at their house. So we decided to rent so we could have some space of our own. We cook the Thanksgiving turkey (which was 25 pounds) and the oven worked great. Whenever I contacted the host, they got back to me quickly. We even extended our stay one more day.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
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6/10 Okay

Susan J.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location
Anchor House is a cute cottage harkening back to the old days of Southport. Its quaint and eclectic furnishings along with retro feel is cozy. Alas, we discovered when we pulled up, it’s for sale & I’m guessing it will go the way of other little older homes.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

ted v.

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

Excellent stay!

We thoroughly enjoyed our three days at Anchor House. The weather was unbearably HOT, but the house allowed us to feel right at home. Upkeep of the house is impeccable. We hope to be able to visit again!!!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kathy P.

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

Comfortable and pet friendly

Picked this cute bungalo as it had a great fenced yard for our dogs.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
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8/10 Good

Suzi S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Location!

We loved the location of this cottage. We could walk to downtown and some great restaurants like Southern: a gathering place and Dry Street Pizza. It had a wonderful large fenced in yard for our dog to run and a wonderful screened porch out back. It may have been closed up for a while as there was a musty smell when we first walked in. It could use a little tlc.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca B.

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

Great place to stay with dogs

Have stayed here twice, bringing dogs both times. Very clean, attractive house with all the amenities for people and dogs.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa P.

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

Excellent stay

Everything was great about this home and its location. Clean, cozy, great layout, modern appliances, very pet friendly. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Randy F.

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

Southport stay

Nice home and very convenient to all that Southport has to offer.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020
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10/10 Excellent

Robert Y.

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

Great for the pups. Really good location.

Really great yard for the pups to run off a long car ride. House was very clean and well appointed. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael F.

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

Cozy cottage

Perfect cozy little cottage… Small, quaint town. Place was perfect although could use some better mattresses but no complaints.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kaitlin G.

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

A wonderful stay

My husband and I had a wonderful time. The home was extremely clean and in just the right location. Our dogs had a wonderful time. We would HIGHLY recommend and would absolutely stay here again. Loved every minute of our getaway.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

lois n.

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

Enjoyed our stay at the Anchor

Clean, comfortable and stylish. The property manager went above and beyond.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Allison M.

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

Anchored Stay

We were in town during a tropical storm, and Anchor House was the perfect place to spend a day inside. Quirky inside and well equipped. Although we could not figure out the stove, everything else worked fine. Location is great as well.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kay b.

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

Spacious & Convenient

We had a very comfortable and enjoyable 4 night stay with our Westie. The nearby park is a fun stop. The house has everything that you may need and all the amenities are beyond basic. It's in a quiet neighborhood - lots of birds & butterflies. We walked from the house all around town and the beaches are an easy drive.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020
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8/10 Good

Maggie F.

Charming cottage in great location!

The Anchor House was a sweet little home right next to shops and restaurants in the heart of Southport. We appreciated the kid friendly amenities, such as the high chair, baby spoons, and kids plates. It was the perfect spot for our family of four. The only reason for rating the house a 4 instead of 5 is the beds (the mattresses and pillows could have been more comfortable). We really enjoyed our stay and hope to be back soon!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2019
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8/10 Good

Rebecca B.

Great place to take your dogs

We stayed at Anchor House over the Memorial Day holiday, 2 adults and two medium-size dogs. The house is super dog friendly. Plus we really liked the mid-century modern style of decor - such a nice change from over-the-top beachy. The only reason I can't give it that fifth star is that we were never able to get the bedrooms cool enough at night, even with the ceiling fans going. But would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angela K.

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

Perfect Getaway for 2

Absolutely loved this house ❤️♥️ my favorite part of course was the bathroom...I can't imagine how much time it must have taken to complete that shower but it was gorgeous...the rest of the house of very modern...loved the kitchen also...huge refrigerator and the induction stove?? My next must have in my own home 😂😂 love love love Southport!! The Frying Pan is my favorite restaurant there...3 years visiting here and we have it every time...home....town everything was perfect about this trip
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Sarah S.

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

Great Weekend Away

My husband and I visit Southport and Oak Island regularly to visit family. We typically stay in hotel but now have two dogs that we like to bring with us. The Anchor House Retreat was a great spot for us. The house had a fenced in back yard with plenty of room for the pups to run and play. The neighborhood was quite and close to downtown. The house had everything we needed for our stay. The property manager was great to work with. We arrived to town a little head of schedule and the property manager was kind enough to let us check in a little early. Communication with them was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Julie B.

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

Cool house, quiet neighborhood.

This is a great little house, very stylish, simple but well appointed. Very close to all the Southport attractions. Big fenced-in back yard worked great for our dog. Great kitchen. Need a little more detail on the induction cooktop guidelines - we didn't realize until we looked on line that you have to power on the whole cooktop first, then power on each individual burner. Once we got it going it was great to cook on though. Everything is clean and comfortable and attractive - was just what we needed, thank you!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie M.

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

A Great Home Away

This is our 3rd stay at Anchor House and we will be back! We love the location in a quiet residential area and that our dogs are comfy and provided for. The fenced yard is a great feature and gives our furbabies a place to run off leash safely. As usual, the home itself is quite well-appointed and comfortable, with plenty of space. The office area is really convenient when we need to bring work with us. And we appreciate that the basic needs (trash bags, paper products, linens) are provided, saving us from having to bring so much with us. Having multiple methods of making coffee is great, as well. Whether you are K-cup people or ground-coffee people, the kitchen can handle your favorite brew. We love this home enough to plan our visits around when it is available. It's worth it.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie E.

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

The anchor house at Southport

We loved the anchor house! It is beautiful, spacious, and most importantly, pet friendly! The owner has gone to great lengths to make it cozy and appealing, & provides so many wonderful amenities that are over and beyond what you would expect, so I am surprised that the one thing the house doesn’t have that would be great is a microwave! It would be nice to reheat coffee or leftovers! The shower is unique and beautiful! And ladies, there is a vanity and a well lit make up mirror for you to put your make up on!! You don’t get this just anywhere! The location was great, it was a short drive or walk to stores, shops, restaurants, waterfront! It’s only a 10 minute drive to Oak Island and the beach! If you’re looking for a peaceful getaway away this is a great place to go! “Locals “ Restaurant & Chuck’s homemade ice cream are two of our favs! Southport realty did an excellent job! It was as easy as picking up the key and dropping off the key. They kept us in formed from the start , and they were always a phone call away! We give VRBO, Southport Realty and Anchor house five stars! Thank You, Stephanie, Garry, Dunkin & Nugget!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie M.

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

A Wonderful Home Base

We loved staying at Anchor House for a week in July. Southport is already our Happy Place. But we normally only get to come for long weekends, and typically stay in one of the hotels. This time we had a whole week to visit, but wanted to bring our dogs and did not want to live out of a hotel for a week. Anchor House was the perfect solution, welcoming us AND our pets and providing a great base for exploring all of our favorite places in the area. The home is very nice, with quality furnishings and appliances, fun artwork, and personal touches that make it feel like home. The beds were reasonably comfortable, everything was very clean and well-maintained, and the communication and check-in/ check-out system were great. The location, of course, was the absolute best part, as we were in a nice, quiet residential neighborhood, close to everything, but buffered from the July crowds. I particularly appreciated that the home included things like linens, paper products, trash bags, and enough coffee for a good first morning. We have stayed in many great properties in other areas that supplied these things. But we have noticed that many coastal properties do not, just by policy. So I really appreciated that this property stood out by not making us pack linens or do an emergency run to the store. It makes a difference and I was grateful for it.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

6/10 Okay

Kathleen B.

Liked: Check-in, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication

Cute House - Lots of issues

We really liked the look of the house online and when we pulled up. Upon entering the house, we were greeted with a smokey smell that intensified in the bathroom. Thankfully, we brought our diffuser to help with the smell. The kitchen is beautiful but we saw ants on the countertops. Not pleasant. I messaged the property management company but did not hear back. There was a pretty good size backyard for our small dogs to run around in, but we noticed previous renters did not pick up after themselves, which was gross. We were thankful for the back porch and outdoor shower, however it does not seem as if any cleaning has been done in a LONG time. Cobwebs and in-use spider webs, and lots of debris on the floor in the screened in porch. Not a place where we wanted to hang out anymore. We had to clean the outdoor shower and when using it, the flow was so low that it was a little more than a trickle. The next night we were greeted with cockroaches and more ants in the cabinets. We put our food away but the ants were able to get in and take over. We kept the rest of our stuff in the refrigerator. I messaged the property management again, but there was no reply. We wanted to use mugs and cups for coffee and water, which a keurig was provided and we were thankful for, however the ants were all over all the plates, bowls, cups, and mugs. We did not make 1 meal in that house, nor use anything in the kitchen for drinking because of the grossness we encountered. I messaged again - no reply and finally called. The property management company gave us $100 refund for the cleaning fee and offered to set traps for the ants. I was not wanting to have that since we had 1 more day left and stayed out as much as we could. I would not recommend this house unless the owners spray for insects on a regular basis and wished the management company would communicate better. It was unfortunate and sadly, we did not really enjoy our time in the house. Best wishes to those who rent here in the future.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barbara B.

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

Great stay!

We loved staying at Anchor House except for one thing. The beds were very, very uncomfortable - way to firm. So much so that we left a day early to return home to our own bed. Additionally, it would be nice if one of the beds was a king sized bed. We both flopped around in bed so much, trying to get comfortable, we ended up sleeping in separate queen sized beds during our stay. 😔
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hunter F.

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

Labor Day Escape

We had a great stay at Anchor House! The house was everything we could have wanted and more. Perfect for relaxing and enjoying some of the great local cuisine. Our dog loved the house and the fenced in backyard! Will definitely stay there again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

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Hosted by Southport Realty

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What makes this property unique

Located close to Loco Jo's, a favorite locals bar and restaurant and up and coming Streatside take out meals. Easily accessible to popular tourist areas but located in a more residential area still only 2 blocks to dining and shopping.
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