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 refreshed (May 2022), charmingly 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 updated 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 impressive queen bed and a handsome, sophisticated en suite bath with a phenomenal shower and plenty of vanity storage. The guest room has a queen bed and striking 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 sizable, classy couch, a roomy accent chair and a 60” flat screen T.V. for your viewing enjoyment. A DVD player and huge 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 enormous patio umbrella for shade. Parents can sip coffee in the morning, or beverages in the evening, and savor 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 painless 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 numerous 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 appreciate!

One will certainly enjoy a delightful 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 handsome 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 simple and convenient.

The golf courses, tennis courts, island eateries, and multiple 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 multiple 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 conveniently visit any or all three of these awesome and appealing locations to enjoy antiquing, historic tours, retail shopping, and chic 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 Saint Helena Island, this condo is on the beach. Hunting Island Lighthouse and Fort Fremont are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Ocean Point Golf Course and Ocean Creek Golf Club. Traveling with kids? Consider Adventure Cove and Coastal Discovery Museum. 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

How to book the best Beaufort, SC vacation property experience:

Cost saving strategies:

• Summer months are high season in the Beaufort, SC area. To get the best value, change your vacation to the Spring or Fall shoulder seasons. May, September, and even October offer great weather, , and reduced traffic. Many vacationers use this method to reserve larger homes, or to reserve an oceanfront vacation rental that would otherwise be unaffordable during the Summer.
• Book your vacation home as soon as possible. Rental schedules usually become available twelve months in advance (or in September just after Summer ends). Many families book their Summer vacations during Christmas and Thanksgiving 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 host if your vacationing group qualifies for a price reduction.
• Property managers frequently offer their guests an option to obtain vacation insurance. Trip insurance, which costs between 1% - 5% of the base reservation price, offers visitors reimbursement of costs for any missed vacation time as a result of personal medical-related issues or weather, as well as ensuing additional evacuation charges, such as an unexpected hotel stay or additional gas expenses. Trip insurance is definitely a welcome relief if the unforeseen occurs. Ask your property manager for details.
• Many management companies and vacation rental houses supply Beaufort, SC area visitor guide magazines which often include coupons, either offered directly by local companies, or through a relationship between the rental management company and the business itself. You can also find Beaufort, SC visitors guide magazine and coupon books at local shops and grocery stores.

Filter your rental search:

• Select a designated group leader, choose your trip dates, and choose a budget.
• Decide how many bedrooms and what type of bedroom configuration you need. 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 rental home search.
• Specific descriptions of bedrooms and bed types is commonly available on booking pages. If not, email or call the property manager before reserving your home. Note that most properties list maximum guest capacity, which frequently includes pull out couches in living rooms.
• Visiting for a single attraction or event? If so, use a map search to find nearby properties.
• Proper accessibility can make or break a vacation for guests with disabilities. .
• Some rental properties allow pets, but others don't. Allowable types of pet, size and breeds may be restricted, and added charges may apply. Ask your host about pets before booking.

More considerations:

• Get the property manager's contact number and check in/check out procedures for your .
• Record any issues with the rental during check in, and immediately e-mail them to the property manager. We specifically recommend texts and e-mails, as they usually contain built-in time stamps that can be useful if there is a dispute.
• Property managers are there to help! Feel free to ask any questions before, during, or after your stay.
• Be respectful of your neighbors. Frequently, surrounding homes are filled by permanent residents. Respecting noise limits and parking regulations is the right thing to do.
• Don't forget to... Ask a local resident! Local residents can frequently help you find the best spots in town. Who better to ask where to see a beautiful sunrise or sunset, have a great night out, or the best spots for bird watching?
• Lock your vacation home while you're away. Keep your property safe!
• Don't leave anything behind! Just before you drive away, take a walk through the rental to make sure you've collected all belongings. Remember to check garages, decks, and cabinets for hidden belongings. Clean out the refrigerator and take any leftovers home.
• Record a video to document the condition of the property.
• Did your family have a fantastic stay? Most rental managers make it easy for customers to provide comments. If your rental and/or property manager was wonderful, they would love to hear about it. If anything was defective and they failed to correct 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.