A sweet spot at the Beach! Fabulous pet free, smoke free oceanfront villa. - Vacation rental home in Fripp Island, SC

About this Property

• Sleeps 6
• 2 Bedrooms
• 3 Bathrooms
• Condo
• Approximately 1374 square feet

Welcome to “Sunspot”, a completely modernized (May 2022), attractively furnished beachfront condominium on handsome Fripp Island. Sunspot is in the Captain John Fripp Villas, centrally located on the Island, with the very best stretch of beach – whether at high tide or low! Unlike public beaches, such as Hilton Head and Myrtle Beach, Fripp Island is secluded and serene. Even during the high season, the beach is not too busy to spread out a family’s worth of towels, chairs, coolers and umbrellas, and still have room to build a sandcastle! This elegantly refreshed condo has two bedrooms and two completely remodeled full bathrooms upstairs, and a half bath on the first floor. Wake to broad vistas of the Atlantic Ocean. The master bedroom (which has the ocean view) has a gorgeous queen bed and a gorgeous, sophisticated en suite bath with a exceptional shower and plenty of vanity storage. The guest room has a queen bed and impressive constructed-in bunk beds. The additional full bath is just off the hallway. This bathroom is super cute, with updated fixtures and a generously tiled tub/shower combination. Each bedroom has a flat screen TV, and the guest room t.v. has a DVD player constructed in! There is ample closet space and plenty of storage for clothes in chests of drawers in each room.

The first floor includes a laundry room with washer and dryer. We do provide a modest supply of washing detergent upon your arrival. The kitchen is completely equipped, with plates, glasses, flatware, cookware and silverware, with a full sized dishwasher for your convenience. It includes a five burner smooth top electric stove with oven and microwave, a combo coffee machine for automatic drip or single cup brewing, a toaster, a blender and a full sized refrigerator with ice maker. All appliances are brand new as of May 2022!
There is a half bath on the first floor (not available in many of the two bedroom condos); a dining area which can seat up to eight; and a comfortable den with a huge, classy couch, a roomy accent chair and a 60” flat screen T.V. for your viewing enjoyment. A DVD player and enormous array of movies are available for your use. There are also connections for Roku or other streaming devices. Right outside the sliding glass door is a patio with a charcoal grille and a nice wrought iron table and chair ensemble with a sizable patio umbrella for shade. Parents can sip coffee in the morning, or beverages in the evening, and appreciate the ocean vista while modest kids cavort on the grassy yard directly behind the villa. The convenient boardwalk to the white sand beach is just steps away. The John Fripp Villas complex has a private pool for residents and guests, if one wants to take a fresh water dip or just relax in the sun without the sand!

We do not provide a golf cart with our rental home. I seriously considered making that an option, but after weighing the pros and cons, decided it was best to let guests rent from one of the local companies. I could provide it myself, and then increase costs for the guest to cover the costs of purchase, use, maintenance and insurance. However, if there were a problem with the cart, it might take numerous days (or even weeks) for me to be able to get the cart repaired. It is not simple for an individual to get a cart attended to during the busy season, as all the commercial companies are concerned with their own repairs/replacements, etc. If a guest rents a cart themselves, they are assured that the golf cart company will get a replacement cart to them very quickly if there are any problems.

Located 19 miles east of Beaufort, South Carolina, Fripp is a private, 3000 acre nature preserve, which features two spectacular golf courses; a Racquet club with eight Fast-Dry clay courts and two hard courts; 7 pools; a full-service Marina; land and water units including golf carts, bicycles, mopeds, Carolina Skiffs and kayaks; and guided trips on the “Fripper II”, the Island pontoon cruiser. There are multiple eateries on the island, as well as the “Beach Club Food Court”, serving everything from fine dining to burgers and chicken fingers. There are also numerous fun “watering holes” for the adults to savor!

One will certainly enjoy a striking beach vacation at Fripp calming on our roomy beach, playing in the sand and surf, hiking, cycling, fishing, and visiting with family and friends in a relaxing and beautiful ambiance. One can take day trips to close by Hunting Island State Park, the cozy stores and eateries of Frogmore, Historic Beaufort, Hilton Head, Savannah, and Charleston. The Captain John Fripp Villa complex has a private pool for the use of our guests. Also, our full kitchen makes cooking complete meals for the family in the villa painless and convenient.

The golf courses, tennis courts, island eateries, and numerous island pools are owned and operated by the Fripp Island Golf and Beach Resort. Other resort amenities include the Fripp Kids’s camp, recreational equipment units, golf cart units, and various club-sponsored activities. The resort has a Club Guest Pass policy. In order to access the resort amenities a club guest card must be purchased for each individual aged thirteen and older. Anyone under thirteen must be accompanied by an adult with a club guest card. For guests wishing to order club guest cards, there is a resort fee added to the rental rate. The resort fee is 12.8% of the rental rate (before cleaning costs and taxes). This fee is required by the Fripp Island Resort for anyone utilizing the club amenities. The resort fee is in addition to the club card costs. This is a policy implemented by the new resort owners, as of February 24, 2023. Please note, because the resort fee is not automatically applied via the Vacation Rental By Owner platform, the additional amount for resort costs and amenities cards is paid to the homeowner directly. This will be a separate charge on the signed rental agreement. The cost for a weekly club guest card (5-8 days) is $50.00 each during the Summer - typically Memorial Day through Labor Day weekend - and $35.00 for a four-day card (1-4 days). During the rest of the year, the cost for weekly cards is $35.00 and the cost for four-day cards is $25.00. Guest cards are purchased through property owners, and we can certainly order those for our guests who would like to have them. If you do not wish to order Club guest cards, and do not wish to use club amenities, this resort fee will not apply to your rental!

Rental of the villa is contingent upon direct communication between the guest and the homeowner. No rental will be considered complete and valid until a signed rental agreement has been received by both events! Although we appreciate family pets (we have numerous of our own), we do not take our pets, and we do not allow guests to bring pets to the villa. No, dogs, cats, birds, turtles, lizards, hamsters, gerbils, guinea pigs, hedgehogs... nada! We have outfitted our villa with very nice furnishings, and we expect our guests to take good care of our vacation home.

Fripp Island is just a short distance from the historic towns of Beaufort and Charleston, South Carolina, and Savannah, Georgia. One can comfortably visit any or all three of these phenomenal and beautiful locations to enjoy antiquing, historic tours, retail shopping, and fashonable dining. Many blockbuster movies such as “The Big Chill”, “The Prince of Tides”, “Forrest Gump”, and “The Jungle Book” have been filmed in the area because it provides the ideal combination of natural beauty, historic significance, and innate Southern appeal.

About the Area

Located in Fripp Island, this condo is on the beach. Hunting Island Lighthouse and Chapel of Ease are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Ocean Point Golf Course and Ocean Creek Golf Club. 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

Pets not allowed

Beaufort, SC vacation rental booking tips:

Get the most from your spending budget:

• The earlier your group can reserve a vacation rental, the better your selection will be. The most desirable rental homes are reserved very early. Reserving your rental property up to 12 months before your travel dates is recommended. Holiday gatherings are excellent times to plan and reserve your rental home.
• June, July, and August are the most expensive months in Fripp Island. Reserving a rental home in the Fall or Spring is one of our best tips for saving money on your vacation rental. Rental rates are lower, and you'll find a larger selection of acceptable properties.
• Some property managers offer discounts for veterans and active duty military. Check with your property manager to see if special discounts are available for your family.
• Property management companies frequently offer their guests an option to purchase vacation insurance protection. Trip insurance, which normally will cost you 1% - 5% of the base reservation price, offers visitors reimbursement of costs for missed vacation time as a result of medical-related issues or weather disasters, as well as ensuing additional evacuation costs, such as an unexpected hotel or additional fuel expenses. Trip insurance might be a a welcome relief if the unforeseen occurs. Ask the property owner for specifics.
• Look for your local Beaufort, SC area magazine upon arrival. If your rental home doesn't have one, you can find them at local grocery stores and visitor centers. In addition to great local articles, visitor guides contain deals for nearby shops and restaurants.

Filter your search:

• To start, have your family agree to a vacation week and a budget.
• Determine how many bedrooms and the bed configuration your group needs. A sweet spot at the Beach! Fabulous pet free, smoke free oceanfront villa. has 2 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. If you need a larger or smaller rental, use our Beaufort, SC vacation rental search.
• Specific descriptions of bedrooms and bed sizes & counts is normally available on booking pages. Otherwise, reach out to the host before reserving the rental. Remember that most listings specify the max. guest capacity, which often includes pull out couches in living rooms. You will need to work out what is best for your vacation group.
• 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 thoroughly! Pet fees or could be applied to your invoice.
• Looking for special amenities? Most rental search websites include amenity lists and search filters. Amenity filters help you quickly remove less-optimal properties.
• Proper accessibility amenities can make or break a vacation for persons with a disability. Remember to confirm all required amenities are available before reserving a rental

Additional considerations:

• Store the owner's contact information in your smartphone.
• Hosts are available to help! Feel free to ask any questions during your stay.
• Keep your rental home locked while you're out! Don't let crooks spoil your family vacation.
• To make sure damages aren't linked to your visit, inspect the rental for any problem areas upon check in. Call the rental manager immediately to record any issues. If there is a dispute about legal responsibility later, having a record of problems and contact attempts will be valuable.
• Respecting quiet hours and parking restrictions can make a stay significantly more pleasurable. Be a good neighbor. You'll increase your chance to make some new local friends, and resident neighbors are an excellent source for finding the best local scenic spots.
• Speaking of neighbors... Ask a local resident! Local residents can frequently help you find the best spots in town. Who better to ask where to charter a fishing boat, have a great night on the town, or the best spots for bird watching?
• At departure, take a walk-through to confirm you have not forget any personal items. Re-check dressers, closets, and bathrooms for hidden belongings. Clean out the refrigerator and take any leftovers home.
• Document the condition of the property at check-out. We recommend taking a video during your final walk-through.
• Did your family have a wonderful vacation? Many rental management companies make it easy for clients to provide comments. If your rental and/or property manager was great, they always love to hear your praise. If anything was defective and they failed to address it in a reasonable manner, or if the vacation rental wasn't described correctly, you'll want to make a note as part of your comments.