New to VRBO! Resort Access Included! Under Renovation for 2024 Stays! - Vacation rental home in Fripp Island, SC

About this Property

• Sleeps 14
• 4 Bedrooms
• 4 Bathrooms
• Private vacation home
• Approximately 2400 square feet

UNDER RENOVATION!

Improvements to the home include enlarging the downstairs bathroom, adding additional access to the backyard, creating a nice outdoor living space, improving landscaping, and adding a pool!

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

780 Marlin is a comfortable family-friendly home that is located across the street from the beach with golf course vistas from the back of the home and close to Club Conveniences. This 4-bedroom, 4-bath home sleeps 14 comfortably and has everything a visiting family would want. Ideal for guests who want the luxuries of home in a resort environment. Features include 5 Intelligent TVs with your favorite streaming applications, high-speed wireless internet, 2 full-size washers and dryers, a completely equipped kitchen, a sizable living room, a propane grille, and much more!

A short walk down the boardwalk will take you to heaven. Our North end of Fripp Island is very special with its undulating dunes, sea oats, a huge 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

The View:
The back deck overlooks the handsome Ocean Point Golf Course complete with the Lowcountry scenery. Fripp Island is a designated wildlife sanctuary and is host to a enormous number of whitetail deer. You will be sure to see them as you enter the island gates.

A 4-seater golf cart is supplied with your rental (excluding monthly units). Many guests park their cars upon arrival and use the golf cart as their primary form of transportation. It is a great way to leisurely take in the natural spectacular beauty of the island and an elegant way to visit to our unique amenities.

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 spectacular wildlife. You will be sure to see them as you enter the island gates.

Guest Cards Included:
Also supplied in your rental are up to 14 guest cards, a value of up to $500! 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 outfitted 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!

Please ask us about Golf Packages for Monthly Units!

About the Area

Located in Saint Helena Island, this vacation home is near the beach. Penn Center and Parris Island Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Hunting Island Lighthouse and Fort Fremont. Adventure Cove and Coastal Discovery Museum are also worth visiting. 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.

Vacation rental home tips:

When to reserve a Beaufort, SC rental & When to go:

• June, July, and August are the most expensive months along the coast of SC. Book your Beaufort, SC rental home in the Fall or Spring to enjoy gorgeous weather while saving money and avoiding crowded roads, restaurants, and activities. Speaking of the off-season, don't overlook Winter holidays for a Beaufort, SC vacation! Who wouldn't love a holiday vacation near the ocean? Christmas, Thanksgiving, and New Years Eve are great times to gather with loved ones at the beach.
• In the Beaufort, SC area, The sooner your group can reserve a vacation home, the better your selection will be. The most desirable vacation rentals are booked very early. Booking your vacation home up to 12 months before your travel dates is recommended. Holiday gatherings are excellent times to plan and reserve your rental home.
• Veterans and Active Duty Military members may qualify for special discounts. Be sure to ask your prospective vacation rental company or host if your vacationing group qualifies for a special promotion or discount.
• Property management companies frequently offer customers an option to add vacation insurance protection. Trip insurance, which will generally cost anywhere between 1% - 5% of the base reservation price, offers visitors reimbursement of costs for missed time as a result of personal medical-related emergencies or weather disasters, as well as evacuation costs or charges, such as an unexpected hotel or extra gasoline expenses. Trip insurance might be a a life-saver if the unforeseen occurs. Ask the property owner for specifics.
• Many property management companies and vacation rental houses supply Beaufort, SC area travel guides that include money-saving offers, either offered independently by local businesses, or by way of a relationship between the management company and the business itself. You can also find Beaufort, SC visitors guide magazine and coupon books at local gas stations and shopping centers.

Make a plan and choose a perfect Beaufort, SC rental:

• Choose your vacation dates and spending budget.
• Note the number beds and the configuration your group requires. New to VRBO! Resort Access Included! Under Renovation for 2024 Stays! has 4 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms. If you need a larger or smaller rental, use our Beaufort, SC rental home search.
• Specific information about bedrooms and bed counts is almost always accessible online. If you don't see them listed, email or call the property management company before you reserve the rental. Remember that most properties list maximum guest capacity, which frequently includes pull out couches in living rooms.
• Visiting for a specific attraction? Try a map search to locate nearby rentals.
• Proper accessibility can make or break a vacation for the less-mobile. Make certain to inquire about wheel chair entry, pool lifts and specialized equipment needs.
• Remember to include your furry companions! Although a number of vacation homes allow pets or animals, guidelines and costs vary per property. Allowable pet type, breed, and size are often limited. Ask your property manager before booking, and study your agreement thoroughly! Pet fees or costs applied to your contract.

More tips for your stay:

• Review arrival and departure procedures before leaving home. Take a printed copy, and save the instructions to your phone.
• During check-in, document any damages to the property and immediately alert the host. Record all coorespondence.
• Ask questions. You may want instructions for a garage door opener, intercom or kitchen appliance. Contact your property manager. They are there to help! A brief call can prevent many difficulties.
• Be a good neighbor! You wouldn't like troublesome vacationers disrupting your life at home. Employ the golden rule for best judgement. If they like you, locals might even recommend great beaches and scenic spots you would have never otherwise known about!
• Speaking of neighbors... Ask a local! Neighbors can often help. Who better to ask where to launch your kayaks, have a great night out, or the best spots for fine dining?
• Ensure you protect the owner (and your things!) by locking and securing the home while you are gone, just like you would at home.
• Just before checking out, complete a walk-through to make sure you haven't leave anything behind. Check closets, dressers, garages, and bathrooms for hidden belongings. Clean out the refrigerator and take or dispose of leftovers.
• Go through the rental a final time and look for damages to contents or the property itself. We advise inspecting the property with the property manager whenever you can (often this isn't possible). If the manager is not available, take photos of the property to record its condition.
• Did you have a excellent vacation? Most rental home management companies make it easy for guests to provide reviews. If your property and/or host was wonderful, they would love to hear it. If anything was wrong and they failed to address it in a reasonable manner, or if the vacation rental wasn't described correctly, you'll want to make it a point as part of your feedback.