- As low as $655/Night
- 4 Bedrooms
- 5 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 10
General Features
- 4 bedrooms
- 4.5 bathrooms
- Air conditioning
- Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Golfing on site
- Heating
- Internet access
- Marina nearby
- Near the beach
- No pets allowed
- On the waterfront
- Onsite parking
- Shower
- Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
- Smoke-free property
- Unit size: 3498 sq ft (325 sq m)
About this Property
- Sleeps 10
- 4 Bedrooms
- 5 Bathrooms
- Private vacation home
- Approximately 3498 square feet
The basics: 4 bedrooms, 4.5 baths, sleeps 10. Rental rate includes the use of one golf cart. Taxes, island fee, cleaning and returnable security deposit are additional. Fripp Island Club Guest Cards are available for purchase.
Sea La Vie is a four bedroom 4.5 bath home of about 3,500 sq.ft. located on Fripp Island in the Low Country of South Carolina.
The gated community of Fripp Island represents the best of what the Low Country offers: Pristine beaches, an abundance of wildlife and a secure place for you and your family to relax and appreciate your time away from the rest of your life.
Sea La Vie, our home, represents an spectacular opportunity to experience all of this. "C'est la vie" roughly translates as "oh, well". And that's what you will say to yourself as you look around, smile, and settle into your vacation.
Spyglass, where our home is located, is a peninsula on the southern end of the island near Wardle's Landing. Sea La Vie presents ocean vistas from the front and a panorama of broad marsh and estuary vistas from the back. The sunsets are gorgeous. Wildlife is seen in abundance everywhere.
Whether you are looking for a peaceful place to read and refresh your spirit or a life style that is set up for family togetherness, Fripp Island offers a respite from the everyday routines of life. And Sea La Vie is the place to stay.
The home, a sprawling Cape Cod, has a enormous wall of windows at the rear of the home with multiple screened sunrooms each side of a huge great room. Everywhere gives you unbroken panoramas over the pristine unspoiled marsh around Skull Inlet.
Whether you choose to sit with your coffee on the front porch early in the morning as the sun comes up, watching the waves in Skull Inlet and across to Pritchard's Island or... you choose the rear deck or one of the screened sunrooms, you will find yourself surrounded by nature, an ideal environment to relax and leave the worries of the world behind.
Savor breakfast while counting the wildlife that flies by. How many eagles and ospreys will you see this morning? After that, there's the golf courses, the tennis courts and, of course, the beaches. Nothing beats the beaches of Fripp Island.
Sea La Vie is about a ten min. walk or a five min. golf cart ride to the beach.
Beach access is assured as there are over 30 accesses to the beach. To help you savor your stay, we provide beach towels, beach umbrellas, surf floats, sand chairs, and a few sand toys so that you don't have to pack them.
What else? It's a 5 min. walk to the Nature Center where the naturalists will give you a tour of the wealth of island wildlife that they have at the center. The island's Activity Center is right there too. Great for the kids.
The Cabana Club & its pools, where you can savor the spectacular vistas across to Pritchard's Island and the ocean, take in a beverage, or enjoy food from the restaurant, are located 100 yards further. There are nine pools scattered around the island that you have access to.
Spyglass is adjacent to Wardle's Landing which is a fishing and crabbing pier that juts out into Skull Inlet. Whether you are fishing, crabbing, watching the dolphins go by, or taking in the handsome sunsets, you'll enjoy the wonders of the South Carolina Low Country from this marvelous location.
Once you've done with the day's activities and fun, you relax on the porches, decks, or in the sunrooms.
You will find our kitchen well supplied with appliances and all of the necessary items to enable your full dining and cooking pleasures. There's a Weber gas grille on the deck for grilling your catch or your favorite steaks, burgers or sausages.
The home has high speed wireless internet (Hargray 200mbps) throughout. All TVs are Intelligent HDTVs with wireless access to the internet and complimentary Netflix.
TV Locations...Great Room, screened sunroom, upstairs lounge area, master bedroom, number 2 and number 3 bedrooms.
The four and a half bathrooms are outfitted with an abundance of bath towels, hand towels and wash cloths. We also provide a dozen beach towels.
The home has ample parking, both under the home and around it. Two cars under and four in the driveways.
Our island is near historic Beaufort South Carolina with its historical tours and many fine eating establishments.
Once you have appreciated the unspoiled life style of Fripp Island, walking the uncrowded beach where loggerhead turtles come to nest, you will wonder why you ever went anywhere else to get away from it all. Remember, vacations at the beach form memories that last forever.
One more thing: No Smoking and No family pets allowed.
Rental note: The guest who books the reservation must be 25 years or older and must be present for the length of the stay in the property.
Aerial Trip around Fripp Island
Fripp Island Club Guest Cards
Fripp Island Club Guest cards are required for EACH guest 13 years or older when accessing a Fripp Island Club luxury. Kids 12 and under do not need a card, but must be accompanied by an adult with a Club Guest Card. All adults will be asked to show a Club Guest Card when accessing a Fripp Island Club amenities.
Club cards allow access to:
- Two 18-hole golf courses (named as a "100 Finest Golf Resorts in North America" by Links Magazine).
- Ten-court Racquet club complex with year-round Tennis on eight soft Fast-Dry courts and two hard surface courts.
- A variety of on-island stores and eateries, including the trendy Food Court and the Bonito Boathouse.
- Nine shining swimming pools.
- Island Excursion Units (sunset cruises on The Fripper, golf carts, beach bicycles, scooters, boats, etc.).
- A full service, deep water Marina.
- And more…
Club cards are required to enjoy any of the Fripp Island Resort conveniences and they are available for purchase with this property. If you opt to purchase cards, a new 12.8% resort fee based on the rental amount before taxes, cleaning and other costs will be charged in addition to the cost of the individual Club cards.
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
The primary bedroom is on the main floor and features a king size bed, an ensuite bathroom with a double vanity and shower. The room also features a sizable private screened sunroom with couch which affords you the elegant vistas over the marsh and Skull Inlet. The bedroom includes a intelligent TV with Netflix supplied.
The second primary bedroom is upstairs and features a queen bed and has the best vistas in the home from its private balcony. Appreciate a cup of coffee whilst watching the wildlife that is always present. Across the hall is a bathroom with pedistal sink and bath/shower combination.
The third bedroom is upstairs and features a queen bed, more magnificant vistas and an ensuite bathroom. The bathroom includes a bath/shower combination and vanity. The bedroom includes a intelligent TV with Netflix included.
The fourth bedroom is upstairs and features a pair of bunk beds, marsh vistas and an ensuite bathroom. The bathroom includes a bath/shower combination and vanity - and an ocean view. The bedroom includes a intelligent TV with Netflix supplied.
A powder room is found on the main floor.
Other Places to Visit While on Fripp
Hunting Island, a South Carolina State Park, is just 10 mins. away by car and has a 150 year old light home, over 130 feet high and the only publicly accessible lighthouse in SC. You can climb 167 steps for a exceptional view of the area. It, too, has great sandy beaches.
Historic Beaufort is 30 mins. away. Enjoy a horse-drawn carriage ride to learn the history of the town. Stop by the stores or enjoy one of the many great eateries.
Historic Savannah is just an hour away and Charleston is 90 mins..
Animals - not allowed
If this property offers club cards for access to Fripp Island Resort amenities, a new 12.8% of the total rent resort fee will be charged in addition to the cost of the individual club cards. After booking this property, Vacation Rental By Owner will charge their service fee separately and then the reservation will be transferred to FrippIslandStay where the property owner or manager will charge your credit card for the other items seen in the quote supplied by Vacation Rental By Owner. The returnable security deposit if applicable will be included in the final payment. You will also have the opportunity to purchase travel insurance and damage protection insurance on FrippIslandStay.
You will receive an e-mail with log in information from FrippIslandStay right after booking. Please check your spam or promotions folders. Once logged in to FrippIslandStay, you will be able to order club cards if available and gate passes for access to the island.
About the Area
Located in Saint Helena Island, this vacation home is on the waterfront. Penn Center and York W. Bailey Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Ocean Creek Golf Club and Fripp Island Marina.
Special Instructions
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Pet Policy
Pets not allowed
Tricks and tips to get the perfect vacation property experience:
Get the most from your spending budget:
- Summer months are the most expensive season in Fripp Island. To find the largest rental within your budget, we suggest booking in Fall or Spring months. You'll benefit from lower rental rates, better selection, warm weather and the absence of large crowds at popular attractions and restaurants. Many vacationers use this method to reserve larger homes, or to book a beach front rental that would otherwise be unavailable or unaffordable during the high season. Speaking of the off-season, don't overlook the holidays for a Beaufort, SC vacation! Who wouldn't love a holiday vacation on the coast? Thanksgiving and Christmas are great times to gather with loved ones at your favorite beach.
- The sooner your group can book a vacation home, the easier your search will be. The most desirable rental properties are reserved very early. Reserving your vacation property six - twelve months before your vacation is recommended. Holidays such as Christmas and Thanksgiving are excellent times to search for and reserve your vacation home.
- Hosts and Property managers sometimes offer discounts for veterans and active duty military. Check with your property manager to see if rate reductions are available for your family.
- Property managers typically offer their guests an option to buy trip insurance protection. Trip insurance, which normally costs 1% - 5% of the base reservation price, offers visitors reimbursement of their vacation costs for missed days as a result of personal medical-related catastrophes or weather, as well as evacuation costs, such as an unexpected hotel stay or additional fuel expenses. Trip insurance is definitely a life-saver if the unforeseen occurs. Ask your property manager for specifics.
- Look for your local Beaufort, SC visitors guide magazine when you check-in. If your rental home doesn't have a copy, you can find them at local shops and visitor centers. In addition to great local stories, visitor guide magazines have money saving offers on local attractions, tours, restaurants, and shops.
Filter your rental search:
- Choose a designated group leader, choose your dates, and select a budget.
- Determine how many beds and what type of bedroom configuration your group needs. 6 Spyglass Lane - Four Bedroom House, Sleeps 10 has 4 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms.
- Specific information regarding bedrooms and bed types is often available on booking pages. If they are not listed, call the property owner before booking the rental. Note that most listings specify the max. guest capacity, which often includes sofa beds in living rooms. You'll need to work out what is best for your family.
- Does your group require specific amenities? Most websites include search filters for amenities.
- Appropriate accessibility can make or break a vacation for the less-mobile. Make certain to inquire about specialized equipment and wheel chair accessibility.
- Are you bringing the family pet? Many vacation homes allow animals, but guidelines and restrictions apply. Type of pet, size and breeds may be limited. Ask your property manager before booking, and study your agreement! Additional pet fees or applied to your contract.
Know before you go:
- Take a copy of the host's phone number and check in/check out procedures for your rental property.
- At Check-in, note any damages to the property and immediately alert the property manager. Keep records of all correspondence in case a dispute arises.
- Ask questions. You may need instructions for a fireplace, A/V setup or WIFI setup. Contact your owner. They are there to help! A brief call prevents many concerns.
- Be respectful of your neighbors. Often, surrounding homes are occupied by local residents. Respecting late-night quiet hours and parking rules can make a stay significantly more pleasurable.
- Don't forget to... Ask a local! Locals can frequently help you find exactly what you're looking for. Who better to ask where to order delicious takeout, have a great night out, or the best spots for crabbing?
- Protect the rental owner (and your stuff!) by locking the property when you are gone, just like you would back home.
- Don't leave anything behind! Before departing, walk through the rental to confirm you've collected all personal items. Remember to check dressers, closets, and bathrooms for hidden treasure. Clean out the refrigerator and take any leftovers home.
- Inspect the rental one final time and keep an eye out for any damage. We suggest inspecting the property with the property manager whenever possible. If the host isn't available, take photographs of the property to record its condition at check-out.
- After your trip, leave feedback! Hosts rely on excellent reviews to compel future reservations. They'll be grateful for your feedback. Alternatively, if something wasn't as described, other vacationing families will be thankful you shared your review and help them have the best future vacation. Remember to be objective. If something fell short of expectations, consider whether the property manager had any control over the issue, and if so, whether they responded expeditiously to solve it.