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 savor the gorgeous 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 huge 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 enormous variety of sea birds, and even ghost crabs at nighttime. There is ample 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 sizable 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 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. 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 Included:
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 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!

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 impressive 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, this vacation home is near the beach. Port Royal Farmers Market and Bay Street are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore 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.

How to get the best Beaufort, SC vacation rental experience:

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

• Summer is high season in Fripp Island. Reserving a rental home in Fall or Spring months is an excellent way to save money on your rental home. Rates are lower, and you'll find a larger selection of acceptable homes. Many vacationers use this method to find larger homes within budget, or to book a beach front vacation rental that would otherwise be unavailable during June, July, and August.
• Book your vacation rental as early as possible. Rental schedules generally become available a year in advance (or in September just after Summer ends). Many families book their Summer rentals during holiday get-togethers. Book before these holidays for best selection.
• Veterans and Active Duty Military members may be qualified for special discounts. Be sure to ask your prospective property owner whether your group qualifies for a price reduction.
• Property managers often offer customers an option to obtain vacation insurance protection. Trip insurance, which costs anywhere between 1% - 5% of the base stay price, offers visitors reimbursement of costs for any missed time as a result of medical-related emergencies or weather disasters, as well as hurricane evacuation costs or charges, such as an unanticipated hotel overnight or additional gas expenses. Trip insurance might be a a welcome relief if the unforeseen happens. Ask the property owner for specifics.
• Often, property management companies and vacation rental houses supply Beaufort, SC area visitors guides that include coupons, either offered directly by local businesses, or through a relationship between the property 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 the perfectrental home:

• Select a designated group leader, choose your dates, and select a max budget.
• Determine how many bedrooms and the configuration your family requires. 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.
• Precise descriptions of bedrooms and bed counts & types is almost always accessible online. If they are not listed, email the property owner before you reserve the rental. Note that most listings specify maximum guest capacity, which typically includes sofa beds.
• Visiting for a single event? Use a map search to browse nearby rentals.
• Appropriate accessibility amenities can make or ruin a vacation for persons with disabilities. .
• Some rental properties allow pets, and others don't. Acceptable types of dog or cat, size and breeds may be restricted, and added costs may apply. Ask the property management company about pets before booking.

Considerations for your stay:

• Add the owner's contact information to your phone. Take a copy of arrival/departure procedures.
• To make sure that no damages are attributed to your family's visit, make note of any problem areas upon check in. Contact the host right away to report any pre-existing damages. If there is a dispute about legal responsibility later, having the recorded issues and contact attempts will be helpful.
• Hosts are great sources of help! Feel free to ask any questions before, during, or after your stay.
• Be a good neighbor! You wouldn't like obnoxious visitors bothering your home life. Apply the golden rule for common sense. If they like you, locals might even recommend great restaurants and places you would've not otherwise known!
• Speaking of neighbors... Ask a local! Residents can frequently point you in the right direction. Who better to ask where to find the best seashells, have a great night on the town, or the best spots for bird watching?
• Lock your rental property while you are out! Don't let thieves spoil your family vacation.
• Don't leave anything behind! Just before departing, walk through the rental to confirm you've collected all personal belongings. Check bathrooms, dressers, and closets for hidden belongings. Clean out the refrigerator and take or dispose of leftovers.
• Go through the property a final time and scan for any damage. We suggest walking through with the property manager whenever possible. If the manager isn't available, ensure that you take photographs of the rental to record its condition.
• Did your group have a terrific stay? Many rental home management companies make it easy for travelers to provide reviews. If your property and/or host was fantastic, they will likely appreciate your kind words. If anything was wrong and they failed to fix it reasonably, or if the vacation rental wasn't as described, you'll want to make a note as part of your review.