Canal Front, Private Dock, Across Street from BEACH, Olympic Pool, Food Court! - Vacation rental home in Fripp Island, SC

About this Property

• Sleeps 11
• 4 Bedrooms
• 2 Bathrooms
• Private vacation home

Look no further!! We offer it all- beach and canal!! This home is really the best location on the island and accepts painless access to all the island's activities! We are a canal-front home with a private dock, across the street from the beach, next to the tennis courts, across the street from olympic pool, adult pool, eateries and shopping! We are less than 100 yards from beach access 16 - which has sand regardless of the tide! (This is an amazing additional considering some beachfront homes don't have any beach during high tide or have a giant hike to actually get to the water!) Ideal home! Amenity cards aren't included but we can get them for an additional charge (see explanation of these further down!)

Once you visit our home you will want to return! This home has generations of appreciate and laughter. It has an open floor plan so you can talk to the chef while sitting on the back porch overlooking the marsh! Downstairs you can follow a family tradition and have an oyster roast in the fire pit!

ADVENTURE/ACTIVITIES: If you feel the need to venture further, you can go to two different outstanding golf courses, a marina, five different eateries, numerous pools, and a exercise center!
You can also discover the island on peaceful roads and broad bicycle trails. There is a lot of wildlife to be seen including alligators, pelicans, osprey, dolphins, crabs, and a lot of deer! There are also many great shells to be found on the beach. It is like your own little mini zoo!

If you wish to get intimately involved with wildlife, you can bring home dinner by going crabbing and fishing off our dock. You can also bring your boat and launch it at the marina or another close public launch.

Fripp also offers Camp Fripp, a kids's recreation center where the kids can discover the island while mom and dad golf, play tennis, or just sit by the pool. There are organized activities for the older kids as well.

ISLAND FACTS: Fripp Island is a pristine 3000-acre private, gated island 19 miles outside of Beaufort, South Carolina. The island has three and a half miles of charming beaches. Several movies have been filmed on the island including Forrest Gump, Jungle Book, and The Prince of Tides. The authors Pat Conroy and Cassandra King chose to call the island home for a brief while.

HOME INFO: This four-bedroom, two-bathroom home has an outdoor covered porch and an enclosed sunroom. There is a king in one room upstairs and a queen in the other room. Downstairs, one room has a queen and a twin and the other has a queen. The pull-out queen is in the sunroom which has a door to shut it off from the rest of the home. ALL OF THE ROOMS HAVE A TV!!! There is a marvelous view of the canal with a private dock. Downstairs there is a screen porch with an enclosed charcoal grille, a ping pong table, and of course a washer and dryer. The kitchen has all of the essentials and then some. You will surely want to savor it!

The home was originally intended to be a fishing camp. The downstairs was going to be for all my Grandpa's rowdy friends. The upstairs was supposed to be for the more refined guests! That being said - YOU HAVE TO GO OUTSIDE TO GO FROM THE UPSTAIRS ROOMS TO THE DOWNSTAIRS ROOMS. Some people find this beautiful. Some find it bewildering. I like to escape downstairs!

Amenity Cards: For first timers at Fripp, amenities cards are confusing. If you rent through individual owners who use Vacation Rental By Owner, you have to purchase them through the owner. The owners have to be members of the resort to be able to offer them. They provide access to the resort conveniences. All guests ages 13 and up need them. They are an additional cost to the price quoted through Vacation Rental By Owner. We can however add them to your balance and you can pay through the Vacation Rental By Owner site. We also accept venmo or checks. What amenities do they provide access to? They include golf, ability to rent golf carts or bicycles, tennis and pickle ball courses, swimming pools, resort owned eateries, and the ability to launch your boat at the marina. There is still a charge to be able to use all of these (except pools!)
There is a 12.8% base cost for these. This is calculated on your base rental rate before any costs. Plus each card has an individual cost (listed below.)
$50/card: Memorial Day - Labor Day for 4-7 days
$35/card: Memorial Day - Labor Day for for 1-4 days
$35/card: Fall, Winter, Spring for 4-7 days
$25/card: Fall, Winter, Spring for 1-4 days

If you are good old fashioned beach people and don't use any of these, there is no additional charge! There is also a deli at the marina and a deli at the beginning of the island where you don't need them!

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About the Area

Located in Saint Helena Island, this vacation home is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Coligny Beach and Coastal Discovery Museum, while Penn Center and Parris Island Museum are cultural highlights. Traveling with kids? Consider Adventure Cove and Pirate's Island Adventure Golf. 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

Strategies to get the very best vacation home experience:

How to get the best value:

• Booking a rental in the Fall or Spring is a great way to save money on your vacation home. Rental rates are lower, and you'll find a larger selection of suitable properties. Many vacationers use this strategy to reserve larger homes, or to reserve a beach front rental that would otherwise be unaffordable during the Summer.
• The sooner you can book a vacation rental, the better your selection will be. The most desirable rental homes are booked early. Reserving your rental six - twelve months before your vacation is recommended. Holiday gatherings are excellent times to plan and reserve your rental home.
• Some hosts and property managers offer promotional rates for veterans. It's always a good idea to check with your property manager to see if rate reductions are available for your family before you book.
• Property managers typically offer customers an option to buy vacation insurance protection. Trip insurance, which normally costs 1% - 5% of the stay price, offers visitors reimbursement of costs for missed days as a result of personal medical-related catastrophes or weather, as well as ensuing additional evacuation charges, such as an unanticipated hotel overnight or extra gasoline expenses. Trip insurance is definitely a life-saver if the unforeseen happens. Ask your host for additional information.
• Find a copy of your local Beaufort, SC area magazine when you check-in. If your rental home doesn't have one, you can find them at local shops and visitor centers. In addition to great local information, visitors guide magazines have coupons for nearby accommodations, tours and attractions.

Finding the best rental in the Beaufort, SC area:

• Select a group lead, choose your vacation week, and choose a max budget.
• Determine how many beds and what type of bedroom configuration your group requires. Canal Front, Private Dock, Across Street from BEACH, Olympic Pool, Food Court! has 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.
• Precise descriptions of bedrooms and bed types is generally accessible online. If not, email or call the property manager before booking the vacation home. Remember that most property listings specify the maximum guest capacity, which oftentimes includes pull out couches in living rooms.
• If there's a particular Beaufort, SC destination you are enamored with, look for rentals that are either near by, or those that cater especially to your desires.
• Suitable accessibility amenities can make or break a vacation for guests that require the use of a wheelchair. .
• If your group is traveling with pets, you'll need to search for a property that allows animals. Make sure to ask for details on breed, size, and type restrictions. Usually, property managers require additional pet deposits and fees.

Have a fantastic stay:

• Store the host's information in your smartphone.
• To make sure that damages aren't linked to your family's visit, note any problem areas when you arrive. Speak to the host immediately to relay your findings. If there is a dispute, having the recorded issues and contact attempts will be valuable.
• Hosts are great sources of help! Feel free to ask questions before, during, or after your stay.
• Respecting late-night quiet hours and parking rules can make a stay significantly more pleasurable. Be a good neighbor. You will magnify your chance to make local friends, and resident neighbors can be an excellent source for finding the best local spots.
• Speaking of neighbors... Ask a local resident! Local residents can typically help you find exactly what you're looking for. Who better to ask where to order the best nachos, have a great night out, or the best spots for shopping?
• Protect the property owner (and your things!) by locking the rental while you are out, just like you would at home.
• Don't leave anything behind! Just before you drive away, take a walk through the property to make sure you've collected all belongings. Check bathrooms, dressers, and closets for hidden items. Clean out the refrigerator and take or dispose of leftovers.
• Please make sure to walk through the property a final time and look for any damage. We advise inspecting the property with the host whenever you can (often this isn't possible). If the host is not available, ensure that you take photos of the property to record its condition at check-out.
• Did you have a fantastic stay? Most rental websites make it easy for vacationers to provide comments. If your rental and/or property manager was terrific, they would love to hear about it. If anything was wrong and they failed to fix it reasonably, or if the vacation rental wasn't described correctly, you'll want to make a note as part of your feedback.