Anchor Drift

10 Napier Road, 6312 St Francis Bay, South Africa – Excellent location - show map

<p><b>Excellent</b> location — rated 9.6/10! <small>(score from <b>21</b> reviews)</small></p> <p>Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions</p>
8.9
Scored 8.9
Fabulous
Rated fabulous
21 reviews
a bedroom with a bed and a large window at Anchor Drift in St Francis Bay
a bathroom with a toilet and a sink at Anchor Drift in St Francis Bay
a bedroom with a bed and a large window at Anchor Drift in St Francis Bay
a house on a hill next to the beach at Anchor Drift in St Francis Bay
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Anchor Drift

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  • Entire home
  • 2153 ft² size
  • Kitchen
  • Garden
  • Pets allowed
  • BBQ facilities
  • Washing machine
  • Free WiFi
  • Terrace
  • Free parking

Anchor Drift is located in St Francis Bay, 1.7 km from St Francis Links Golf Course, 7.5 km from Seal Point Lighthouse, as well as 600 metres from The Village Square Shopping Centre. The property features inner courtyard and quiet street views, and is 400 metres from St Francis Bay Beach. There is an outdoor fireplace and guests can make use of free WiFi and free private parking. The spacious holiday home is equipped with 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a terrace with garden views. This holiday home also offers a patio that doubles up as an outdoor dining area. For added privacy, the accommodation has a private entrance and soundproofing. Guests at the holiday home will be able to enjoy activities in and around St Francis Bay, like snorkelling, fishing and hiking. Barbecue facilities are available at the holiday home, and guests can also relax in the garden or go on a picnic in the picnic area. Port St Francis is 4 km from Anchor Drift, while Swan Island Nature Reserve is 16 km away. The nearest airport is Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport, 112 km from the accommodation.

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Most popular facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

Free private parking available on-site

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Reliable info
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Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2:
1 large double bed
Bedroom 3:
1 bunk bed
Bedroom 4:
1 bunk bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.5
Facilities
8.9
Cleanliness
9.0
Comfort
9.3
Value for money
9.1
Location
9.6
Free WiFi
9.4
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  • Carianne
    South Africa South Africa
    “So comfortable, great location, lovely outside area”
  • Kieran
    South Africa South Africa
    “The location was perfect. So close to the beach and surrounding facilities. The place was extrememly clean. All the tools needed for the perfect holiday and Mandy was extremely helpful when needed”
  • Rodwin
    South Africa South Africa
    “The location was amazing: surrounded by nature and the ocean. Property was private, giving us enough space. Short walk to the beach, where we watched the sunrise; while restuarants and stores were close by. From the top floor, we could hear the...”
Quality rating
Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Hosted by Richard

9.5
9.5
Host review score
Host review score
Richard
Anchor Drift is one of the few pet friendly venues in St Francis Bay. It is a gorgeous 2 story, 4 Bedroom Thatched Cottage within walking distance from the beach, golf course, restaurants and shops. The property is fully walled & gated for peace of mind with pets, small kids and security. Plenty of lawn space for playing outside games &/or for parking cars/boats/trailers etc . An outside shower is provided to wash away the sea sand, after returning from the Main beach and St Francis's famous surf spots. Outside there is a shaded braai/BBQ & sitting area, which is perfect for those warm barmy days & nights. The high thatch ceilings with beautiful beach house design comes together to give a truly authentic St Francis feel to the place. There are plenty of activities available in this unique village- golfing (2 courses), diving, fishing, deep sea charters (fishing or whale watching), horse riding, hiking along coast or in reserves, canoeing in canals/river, stand up paddling, surfing, swimming or join the locals in the activities happening at the time, canal cruises, sunset cruises etc. For those just wanting to chill, a slow meander or picnic on the beach.
Richard has had 13 years of hosting experience under his belt, ten years on a game farm, had a break for a year whilst moving and these past few years having been in St Francis Bay. Richard says 'Hosting is so satisfying, especially when the visitors leave happy, excited, and with tons of memories. A returning guest is just the icing on the cake!!!" Richard lives in St Francis Bay and is also a beekeeper. S Anchor Drift Lodge has been kitted out -in an understated, but innovative beachy style. Richard is of adventurous spirit and has climbed Kilimanjaro and trekked in the Himalayas. She has hiked in the Drakensberg , the Fish River Canion, Western Cape, Table Mountain to name but a few. The family have traveled extensively on their 4x4 adventures, throughout Southern Africa, Namibia, Botswana and Zambia.
St Francis Bay is a quaint seaside village with a close knit friendly community vibe. It boasts 2 golf courses, has many restaurants, a good many within walking distance from Anchor Drift Lodge. There is so much to do, for young and old alike. You can hire a bicycle to get around the village and / or for exercise. Go to Quaysyde for pub grub and to hire a SUP (stand up paddle) or canoe, or jump on one of the rental barges for a cruise along the canals . Or just sit there alongside the waters edge, enjoying a cuppa coffee or glass wine etc. Kids can play in huge sand pit and on jungle gym there. Dinner at the Taverna or Greek restaurant along the shores of the canal. The hot spot for surfing being at the famous Bruce's Beauties. There are lots of water activities to be had. Sightseeing at Seal Point, birding, whale watching, hiking in the reserve, two harbours walk, boat tours, monthly markets, weekly parkrun , fishing, swimming, paddling, Cape St Francis lighthouse , beach walking, the hunt for the elusive pansy shell etc.
Languages spoken: Afrikaans,English

Property surroundings

Facilities of Anchor Drift
Great facilities! Review score, 8.9

Most popular facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Extra long beds (> 2 metres)
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Additional toilet
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Bath
  • Shower
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Seating Area
Media & Technology
  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • TV
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Sofa bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Soundproofing
  • Private entrance
  • Ironing facilities
  • Iron
Pets
Pets are allowed. No extra charges.
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Outdoors
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Barbecue
  • BBQ facilities
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Activities
  • Aerobics
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Live sport events (broadcast)
    Off-site
  • Live music/performance
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Temporary art galleries
    Off-site
  • Beach
  • Tennis equipment
    Additional charge
  • Snorkelling
    Off-site
  • Horse riding
    Additional charge
  • Diving
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Bowling
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Hiking
  • Canoeing
    Additional charge
  • Windsurfing
    Additional charge
  • Fishing
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge
  • Tennis court
    Additional chargeOff-site
Outdoor & View
  • Inner courtyard view
  • Garden view
Building characteristics
  • Detached
Reception services
  • Private check-in/check-out
Entertainment and family services
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Board games/puzzles
Cleaning services
  • Daily housekeeping
    Additional charge
Miscellaneous
  • Designated smoking area
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Safety & security
  • Security alarm
  • Key access
  • Safety deposit box
Languages spoken
  • Afrikaans
  • English

Property practice

This property has told us they implemented a practice in one of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

House rules

Anchor Drift takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 14:00 to 18:00

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.

Check-out

From 07:30 to 10:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Payments by Booking.com

Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.

Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Pets

Free! Pets are allowed. No extra charges.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Anchor Drift in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

FAQs about Anchor Drift

  • Anchor Drift offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Hiking
    • Bowling
    • Snorkelling
    • Diving
    • Tennis court
    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Windsurfing
    • Golf course (within 3 km)
    • Live music/performance
    • Horse riding
    • Temporary art galleries
    • Tennis equipment
    • Aerobics
    • Live sport events (broadcast)
    • Beach

  • Yes, there are options at this property that have a terrace. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Anchor Drift on this page.

  • Anchor Drift has the following number of bedrooms:

    • 4 bedrooms

    For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • Yes, Anchor Drift is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Check-in at Anchor Drift is from 14:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

  • Anchor Drift is 850 yards from the centre of St Francis Bay. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Anchor Drift can accommodate the following group size:

    • 9 guests

    For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • The nearest beach is just 250 yards from Anchor Drift. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The prices at Anchor Drift may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.