Title: Ankers Away | Pet Friendly, Walk to the Beach! Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=3000450427&destination=Holly+Ridge%2C+North+Carolina%2C+United+States+of+America&selected=30632991&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Ankers Away | Pet Friendly, Walk to the Beach! ## Photo gallery for Ankers Away | Pet Friendly, Walk to the Beach! ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Ankers Away | Pet Friendly, Walk to the Beach! (Surf City)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/31000000/30640000/30633000/30632991/4e6cdf6a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior - Ankers Away | Pet Friendly, Walk to the Beach! (Surf City)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/31000000/30640000/30633000/30632991/0f908e4b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining - Ankers Away | Pet Friendly, Walk to the Beach! (Surf City)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/31000000/30640000/30633000/30632991/9502c43a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Ankers Away | Pet Friendly, Walk to the Beach! (Surf City)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/31000000/30640000/30633000/30632991/e8046499.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets - Ankers Away | Pet Friendly, Walk to the Beach! (Surf City)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/31000000/30640000/30633000/30632991/161809bc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Consider a stay at Ankers Away | Pet Friendly, Walk to the Beach! and take advantage of golfing on-site, a playground and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. ## Reviews 9.2 Wonderful ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6900 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Pet-friendly - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Ankers Away | Pet Friendly, Walk to the Beach! Ankers Away and let your vacation set sail at this welcoming bungalow tucked into the maritime forest in southern Surf City! A wonderful budget-friendly option for your family or 3 couples, as well as up to 2 canine companions! On a quiet side street, this inviting cottage offers space to relax inside in the comfortable living area or outside on the screened porch. Enjoy listening to the ocean waves as they crash on the beach in hearing distance and take pleasure in the private feel of the wooded maritime forest surrounding the home providing natural shade. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Living room ### Entertainment - Games - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Charcoal grill ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Things to do - Golf - Cycling nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby ### Safety features - 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25 ### Check-out Check-out before 10:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Pets Pets are allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 On-site 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 that there is a smoke detector on the property 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 If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### Property is also known as Ankers Away 3 BR / 2 BA House in Surf City Sleeps 6 Ankers Away 3 BR / 1 BA House in Surf City Sleeps 6 Ankers Away: 3 BR / 2 BA House in Surf City, Sleeps 6 Surf City 461 ## About the area Located in Surf City, this holiday home is near the beach. Holly Shelter Game Land and Surf City Beach reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Topsail Skating Rink Topsail Beach and Thomas Tackle and Seafood. Ohana Paddle Sports and Mia's Marketplace are also worth visiting. Kayaking, surfing/body boarding and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby. [Visit our Surf City travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Surf-City.dx6339267) [View more Holiday homes in Surf City](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Surf-City-Private-Holiday-Homes.d6339267-aaPrivateHolidayHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C34.39397%2C-77.59298&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=CaTcNU0D4O73eYIlIVRNj2-AK6s=) Surf City, NC ### What's nearby - ![Surf City Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/166778/7852b491-357f-4959-8199-3c78250eb7c6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Surf City Beach 1 min walk \- 0.1 miles - ![Surf City Pier](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6339267/544058a5-dde8-4e99-b106-a268aa874b57.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Surf City Pier 7 min drive \- 3.9 miles - ![FFHFRM The University of North Carolina at Wilmington campus, North Carolina, USA](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6066247/569d1cc6-a700-40ad-a8bd-5c24f1738d73.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) University of North Carolina at Wilmington 56 min drive \- 37.4 miles - ![Wrightsville Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6066253/6d358e96-3964-4597-8eb5-bece01ff4fc1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Wrightsville Beach 58 min drive \- 39.0 miles - ![Aerial panorama view of Wilmington North Carolina historic district along the Cape Fear river, with the North Carolina battleship with cloudy sky](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6339294/9a14c8aa-bfa6-4bba-bebe-55fab4bfb570.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Riverwalk 61 min drive \- 42.6 miles ### Getting around - Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.) 51 min drive ### Restaurants - Shaka Taco 22 min drive - Buddy's Crab House And Oyster Bar 7 min drive - Sear's Landing 9 min drive - Daddy Mac's Beach Grille 7 min drive - Shaka Taco 7 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Ankers Away | Pet Friendly, Walk to the Beach! pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Ankers Away | Pet Friendly, Walk to the Beach!? ### What time is check-in at Ankers Away | Pet Friendly, Walk to the Beach!? ### What time is check-out at Ankers Away | Pet Friendly, Walk to the Beach!? ### Where is Ankers Away | Pet Friendly, Walk to the Beach! located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Ankers Away | Pet Friendly, Walk to the Beach! Reviews ## Reviews ### Wonderful All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 4 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.2 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Karen W. 12 Jun 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Awesome Very nice. We loved it. ##### Karen W. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021 Verified ### 6/10 Okay #### Paul and Irene S. 15 May 2021 Liked: Check-in, location #### Anchors Awaiting Completion The inside of this small cottage was very nice, although the TV was somewhat problematic .The real problem was the front porch which was filthy, broken screens, also in DESPERATE NEED OF PAINTING!!!! and I have thrown out better chairs than the chairs on that porch. The back yard was not nice at all and STUNK of cat pee. ##### Paul and Irene S. Stayed 7 nights in May 2021 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lori O. 18 Mar 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Will come back! Clean, close to beach. Well stocked kitchen. Had a fabulous stay and will rent again next year! ##### Lori O. Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2021 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Brie C. 18 Oct 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful beach cottage We absolutely adored this beach cottage. It was perfect for our family of four. The house was located on a quite street and had an easy walk to the public access. The house came with all the amenities we needed to enjoy our stay at Surf City. We would definitely stay here again. ##### Brie C. Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Miles B. 13 Oct 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### quiet, clean hideaway under the live Oaks clean tastefully decorated very adequate kitchen equipment updated everything , screened porch and great backyard with the perfect tree for photos. everyone on the street was very friendly.absolutely loved it ##### Miles B. 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