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
Excellent
Rated excellent
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
  • Pet friendly
  • BBQ facilities
  • Washing machine
  • Free WiFi
  • Terrace
  • Free parking

Just a 5-minute walk from St Francis Bay Beach and 1.1 miles from St Francis Links, Anchor Drift features accommodations in St Francis Bay, with a garden and barbecue facilities. With inner courtyard views, this accommodation provides a patio. There's an outdoor fireplace and guests can use free Wifi and free private parking. Providing a terrace and garden views, the spacious vacation home includes 4 bedrooms, a living room, satellite flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen, and 3 bathrooms with a walk-in shower and a bath. Towels and bed linen are provided in the vacation home. For added privacy, the accommodation has a private entrance and soundproofing. Guests at the vacation home will be able to enjoy activities in and around St Francis Bay, like snorkeling, fishing, and hiking. The vacation home has a picnic area where you can spend the day outdoors. Seal Point Lighthouse is 4.7 miles from Anchor Drift, while The Village Square Shopping Centre is a 7-minute walk away. The nearest airport is Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport, 70 miles from the accommodation.

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Most popular amenities
  • 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 queen bed
Bedroom 2:
1 queen 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...”

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

Area info

Amenities of Anchor Drift
Great facilities! Review score, 8.9

Most popular amenities
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
Parking
Free private parking is available 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
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Guest bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Bathtub
  • Shower
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Sitting 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
  • Soundproof
  • 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 sports events (broadcast)
    Off-site
  • Live music/Performance
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Temporary art galleries
    Off-site
  • Beach
  • Tennis equipment
    Additional charge
  • Snorkeling
    Off-site
  • Horseback riding
    Additional charge
  • Diving
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Bowling
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Hiking
  • Canoeing
    Additional charge
  • Windsurfing
    Additional charge
  • Fishing
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge
  • Tennis court
    Additional chargeOff-site
Outdoor & View
  • Inner courtyard view
  • Garden view
Building Characteristics
  • Detached
Front Desk Services
  • Private check-in/out
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Board games/Puzzles
  • Board games/puzzles
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
    Additional charge
Miscellaneous
  • Designated smoking area
  • Smoke-free property
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Safety & security
  • Security alarm
  • Key access
  • Safe
Languages Spoken
  • Afrikaans
  • English

Property practice

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

House rules

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

Check-in

From 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

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

Check-out

From 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Payments by Booking.com

Booking.com takes your payment for this stay on behalf of the property, 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
Must-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo ID 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 of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

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

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

FAQs about Anchor Drift

  • Anchor Drift can accommodate this group size:

    • 9 guests

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

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

    • Hiking
    • Bowling
    • Snorkeling
    • Diving
    • Tennis court
    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Windsurfing
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Live music/Performance
    • Horseback riding
    • Temporary art galleries
    • Tennis equipment
    • Aerobics
    • Live sports 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.

  • The prices at Anchor Drift may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Check-in at Anchor Drift is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

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

  • Anchor Drift is 2,600 feet from the center of St Francis Bay. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Anchor Drift has the following number of bedrooms:

    • 4 bedrooms

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

  • The nearest beach is 800 feet from Anchor Drift. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.