713 Winter Trout - New to VRBO! Resort Access Included! - Vacation rental home in Fripp Island, SC

About this Property

• Sleeps 20
• 7 Bedrooms
• 4 Bathrooms
• Private vacation home
• Approximately 2987 square feet

This uniquely designed, well-lived-in, octagonal home is one of the Island's original homes. Beachfront and immediately adjacent to the fashionable and photogenic beach access #12, this is one of the most convenient locations on the Island.

Within simple walking distance, the close by Beach Club offers handsome swimming pools, eating establishments like Island Bites and the Beach Club, and Sandbar along with tennis and pickleball courts. This home is ideal for enormous family groups and get-togethers, one of the few homes on the Island that can sleep up to 20 guests in the 17 beds. The roomy open floor plan of the living room, dining room, and kitchen area upstairs accepts everybody in the group to be together for meals and fun. Nature surrounded boardwalk leads down to a marsh and then the beach.

Features include two fridges, plenty of cabinet space in the kitchen, a double oven, a entirely-furnished screened-in porch, high-speed internet, and cable. Both living rooms have a 32" intelligent TV with cable. Streaming only in bedrooms. The second living room on the first floor (den) is complete with 2nd refrigerator and foosball table. Outdoor shower for washing off after the beach. Private boardwalk leading to the main boardwalk.

The View:
Great view of the beach and the marshland that surrounds the boardwalk from the deck. The boardwalk is directly next to the home and leads down to the beach and a modest marshland/lake.

This home is pet-friendly with a pet fee!

A 4-seat golf cart is included 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 breathtaking beauty of the island and an superb way to visit to our unique amenities.

Guest Cards Included:
Also supplied in your rental are up to 20 guest cards, a value of up to $1000! 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 extraordinary wildlife. You will be sure to see them as you enter the island gates.

Please ask us about Golf Packages for Monthly Units

About the Area

Located in Saint Helena Island, this vacation home is on the beach. Hunting Island Lighthouse and Fort Fremont are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Coligny Beach and Coastal Discovery Museum. Adventure Cove and Pirate's Island Adventure Golf 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.

Fripp Island rental home booking tips and tricks:

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

• Reserve your vacation home in Spring or Fall to get the benefit of warm weather while saving money and avoiding crowds. 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? Thanksgiving and Christmas are great times to gather with friends and family at your favorite beach.
• In the Beaufort, SC area, The earlier your group can reserve a home, the easier your search will be. The best properties are reserved very early. Booking your rental 6-12 months before your vacation is recommended. Holiday gatherings are excellent times to plan and reserve your rental.
• Owners sometimes offer discounts for veterans and active duty military. Check with your host or property manager to see if rate reductions are available for your group before you book.
• Property management companies frequently offer customers an option to purchase vacation insurance protection. Trip insurance, which will generally cost between 1% - 5% of the base booking price, offers visitors reimbursement of costs for missed time as a result of medical-related issues or weather disasters, as well as evacuation costs or charges, such as an unanticipated hotel stay or additional gas expenses. Trip insurance is definitely a life-saver if the unforeseen occurs. Ask your property manager for additional information.
• Find a copy of your local visitors guide upon checking in. If your rental home doesn't have one, you can find them at local shops and visitor centers. In addition to great local stories, visitor guide magazines contain discounts for local restaurants, attractions, and tours.

Use filters to search efficiently:

• To start, have your family commit to date ranges and a max budget.
• Note the number beds and the configuration your group needs. 713 Winter Trout - New to VRBO! Resort Access Included! has 7 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms. If you need a larger or smaller rental, use our Beaufort, SC vacation rental search.
• Specific information regarding bedrooms and bed sizes & counts is normally accessible on booking pages. Otherwise, contact the property management company before reserving your rental. Note that most property listings specify maximum guest capacity, which often includes sofa beds. You will need to establish what configuration is optimal for your family.
• Looking for particular amenities? Most websites include search filters with amenity lists.
• Appropriate accessibility amenities can make or ruin a vacation for persons with disabilities. Confirm all required amenities are available and included before reserving a rental.
• Do your family pets travel with you? 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 host before booking, and study your agreement! Additional pet fees or charges may be applied to your contract.

During your stay:

• Add the host's contact info to your smartphone. Print and take a copy of check in/check out procedures.
• Make a record of any damages to the rental at check in, and immediately contact the host. We specifically recommend texts and e-mails, as they usually contain built-in time stamps that can be helpful if a dispute is filed.
• Ask questions. You may want instructions for a garage door opener, A/V setup or thermostat. Contact your owner. They are there to help! A brief telephone call can prevent lots of issues.
• Be a good neighbor! You wouldn't like unpleasant vacationers bothering your home life. Apply the golden rule for common sense. Happy residents may even recommend great restaurants and attractions you would've not otherwise known!
• Speaking of neighbors... Ask a local resident! Local residents can typically 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 bird watching?
• Lock your rental home while you're out and about. Keep your property safe!
• Don't leave anything behind! Before departing, take a walk through the rental property to make sure you've collected all belongings. Re-check closets, dressers, garages, and bathrooms for hidden items. Remove everything from the refrigerator and take any leftovers home.
• Record a video to document the condition of the property.
• Remember to leave feedback! Property managers rely on great feedback to propel future bookings. They'll be grateful for your review. Alternatively, if something wasn't as described, other families will will be grateful for your review and help them have the best future vacation. Please be fair with your feedback If something fell short of expectations, consider whether the owner had any control over the issue, and if so, whether they responded expeditiously to solve it.