788 Marlin Drive - New to VRBO! Resort Access Included! - Vacation rental home in Fripp Island, SC

About this Property

• Sleeps 16
• 6 Bedrooms
• 3 Bathrooms
• Private vacation home
• Approximately 2235 square feet

"SUMMER OF 68" has been described as a classic Fripp Island Beach home. It has been hosting families for many years. The home is ideal for togetherness. The huge open floor plan with everything space completes the family environment. The front and back decks wrap the whole length of the home, so you can step out and appreciate the handsome Lowcountry weather from anywhere in the home. This 6 bedroom, 8 bed, and 3 full bath home will comfortably sleep up to 16 people. This home features a enormous well-maintained lawn for family fun!

It is located across the road from the beach on much-desired beach Access #2. Only a few homes on Marlin Drive are this convenient to beach Access #2.

A short walk down the boardwalk will take you to heaven. Our North End of Fripp is very special with its undulating dunes, sea oats, a sizable variety of sea birds, and even ghost crabs at nighttime. There is generous beach, even at high tide, while low tide gives you the ability to discover the sand bars. When island photographers want to photograph Fripp's beach, they come to Access #2.

"SUMMER OF 68" is a well-lived-in Fripp Beach home. The huge open floor plan is a great family environment. The front and back decks wrap the whole length of the home, so you can step out and savor the beautiful Lowcountry weather from anywhere in the home. This 6 bedroom, 8 bed, and 3 full bath home will comfortably sleep up to 16 people. Substantial well-maintained lawn for family fun! Features include 2 charcoal grilles, a beach cart, a TV in the living room with Comcast Cable, high-speed WIFI, a completely equipped kitchen, and in-law suite on the first floor.

Entry Steps:
1. 2 beds and 1 bath are located on the 1st floor. Use your supplied code to gain access to the 1st floor.
2. Right inside the 1st-floor entry will be a key. Use this key to gain access to the 2nd floor.
3. The key will open the sliding glass door up the back porch into the dining room on the 2nd floor, where the rest of the 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, as well as the kitchen and living space, are located!

The View:
788 Marlin Drive has sliding glass doors around the whole property, designed to view the ocean from every room on the front. The back of the home has long-range vistas of the #8 hole of Ocean Point Golf Course and the two lagoons that flank the tee box.

A 4-seat golf cart is supplied with your rental (excluding monthly units). The best way to really enjoy Fripp's beauty is by golf cart.

Guest Cards Supplied:
Also included in your rental are up to 16 guest cards, a value of up to $800! These cards are required for access to all resort amenities including eateries and bars, pools (opened year-round), golf, pickleball, tennis, exercise center, and more. For current hours of operation please visit our Hours of Operation page on the Resort site as some hours adjust seasonally. Guest cards offer exclusive access to discounted prices on golf and tennis.

Your unit is supplied with a starter set of essentials like toilet paper and paper towels. Springtide Market & Deli (located at the front of the island near the guard gate) stocks all essentials needed for a longer stay as well as groceries, grab-and-go, liquor, beach accessories, and much more!

Getting to know Fripp Island:
Located 20 miles from Beaufort, South Carolina, Fripp Island is a gated, private island, comprised of about six and a half square miles. The vistas from Fripp Island are unlike others in the Sea Islands, as Fripp is the most seaward of them all.

Take advantage of the many amenities that Fripp Island has to offer. Fripp Island features a multitude of food and drink options for your enjoyment. With two championship golf courses, five pool complexes, 6 pickleball courts, 8 tennis courts, and three-and-a-half miles of uninterrupted beach, Fripp Island is an unspoiled treasure. The island also has a full-service deep-water marina, bicycle, paddle board, kayak, boat, and golf cart units available.

Fripp Island is a designated wildlife sanctuary and is also host to many whitetail deer and other magnificant wildlife. You will be sure to see them as you enter the island gates.

No FAMILY PETS allowed, thank you :)

Please ask us about Golf Packages for Monthly Units!

About the Area

Located in Saint Helena Island, 788 Marlin Drive - New to VRBO! Resort Access Included! is near the beach. Coligny Beach and Coastal Discovery Museum reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Adventure Cove and Pirate's Island Adventure Golf. 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: Unless pet friendly property or owner approved.

How to book the best Beaufort, SC rental home experience:

When to visit & When to book:

• The sooner you can reserve a vacation home, the easier your search will be. The most desirable properties are booked very early. Reserving your vacation rental 6-12 months before your vacation is recommended. Holidays such as Christmas and Thanksgiving are excellent times to search for and reserve your rental home.
• Reserve your Beaufort, SC rental home in Spring or Fall to enjoy gorgeous weather while saving money and avoiding crowds. Many vacationers use this method to find larger homes within budget, or to book an oceanfront rental that would otherwise be unaffordable during June, July, and August. Speaking of the off-season, don't overlook the holidays for a Beaufort, SC vacation! Who wouldn't love a holiday on the coast? Christmas, Thanksgiving, and New Years Eve are great times to gather with friends and family at your favorite beach.
• Property management companies sometimes offer rate reductions for veterans and active duty military. Make sure to check with your property manager to see if rate reductions are available for your family.
• Management companies and individual rental owners frequently offer customers an option to purchase trip insurance. Trip insurance, which will generally cost anywhere between 1% - 5% of the base booking price, offers visitors reimbursement of costs for days missed as a result of medical-related catastrophes or weather disasters, as well as evacuation charges, such as an unanticipated hotel or additional gas expenses. Trip insurance is definitely a welcome relief if the unforeseen occurs. Ask your property manager for more information.
• Many management companies supply Beaufort, SC area visitors guides which will include special deals, either offered directly by local companies, or by way of a relationship with the rental management company and the business itself. You can also find Beaufort, SC visitors guide and coupon books at local grocery stores, shopping centers, and visitor centers.

Make a plan and pick the right Beaufort, SC vacation home:

• Begin by choosing your trip dates and a maximum budget.
• Decide how many bedrooms and the configuration your family needs. 788 Marlin Drive - New to VRBO! Resort Access Included! has 6 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. If you need a larger or smaller rental, use our rentals search.
• Specific details about bedrooms and bed counts & types is often accessible on booking websites. If not, email or call the property owner before reserving the home. Remember that most listings specify the maximum guest capacity, which frequently includes pull-out couches.
• Some rentals allow pets, and others do not. Acceptable types of family pet, size and breeds may be restricted, and added fees may apply. Ask the host about allowable pet guidelines before booking.
• If there's an individual Beaufort, SC beach you are crazy about, browse rentals that are either near by, or those that cater especially to your requirements.
• Proper accessibility amenities can make or ruin a vacation for those with limited mobility. Make certain to inquire about wheel chair entry, pool lifts and specialized equipment needs.

Have a wonderful stay:

• Store the host's information in your smartphone.
• Hosts are available to help! Don't be shy to ask questions during your stay.
• Lock your vacation home while you're out. Protect your property!
• At Check-in, record any issues with the rental property and immediately alert the host. Keep records of all correspondence in case a dispute arises.
• Respect the neighborhood. Frequently, surrounding homes are filled by permanent residents. Respecting noise limits and parking rules is the right thing to do.
• Speaking of neighbors... Ask a local resident! Residents can usually help you find the best spots in town. Who better to ask where to get the best breakfast in town, have a great night out, or the best spots for fishing?
• At departure, take a walk-through to make sure you have not forget anything. Check bathrooms, dressers, and closets for hidden treasure. Remove everything from the refrigerator and take or dispose of leftovers.
• Inspect the property a final time and keep an eye out for damage. We suggest inspecting the property with the property manager whenever you can. If the host is not available, ensure that you take photographs of the rental to record its condition.
• Leave a review! Hosts rely on great reviews to drive new reservations. They'll be grateful for your feedback. Alternatively, if something went awry, other vacationers will appreciate that you share your experience and help them have the best future vacation. Please be objective. If something fell short of expectations, consider whether the host could control the issue, and if so, whether they responded expeditiously to fix it.