Private 4BR/4.5BA House w/2 Golf Carts- Close to Beach and Marina - Vacation rental home in Fripp Island, SC

About this Property

• Sleeps 10
• 4 Bedrooms
• 4 Bathrooms
• Private vacation home
• Approximately 2000 square feet

Welcome to "Rolling Tides Fripp", your home away from home on Fripp Island! This impressive, well-maintained 4 bedroom, 4.5 bath home is great for families or couples who want to savor a calming vacation.  The home is a short walk to the marina and is a 2 min. golf cart ride to one of the best beach accesses on the island! It has a ideal central location, close to all the amenities the island has to offer!  We offer 2 golf carts supplied with a weekly stay or they can be rented for stays less than a week. From May-August, our home rents for weekly (Sat-Sat) stays only.

Our home is decorated with a fun beach theme and super comfortable furnishings. Each of the 4 bedrooms has its own bathroom, and there is an additional powder room off the living room. The open concept living/dining/kitchen area provides plenty of room for the whole group to be together. The peaceful screened porch (with TV!) is a great place to relax! The huge private backyard and deck are great for games, deer watching (the deer LOVE our yard!), and cookouts on the included grille!

Entertainment includes: Roku TVs in every room (even on the screened porch), including a 55" TV in the living room and a 50" TV in the master bedroom. Wi-Fi is also supplied. We have TWO 4-passenger golf carts to travel around the island in open-air style. There is also a enormous selection of board games, card games, and books.

Our 4 bedroom, 4.5 bath home features wood floors on the main floor and carpet in the upstairs bedrooms. A second outdoor living area accepts for relaxing relaxation in screened comfort. The downstairs bedroom has a queen bed, TV, and private bath. The gourmet kitchen is very well-equipped, and features stainless steel appliances and granite countertops.

Upstairs, you will find the sizable master bedroom with king size bed, sizable TV, private bath and private deck; a queen room with a TV, private bath, and a workspace with a desk and chair; and a humongous bunk room with full/twin bunk, twin/twin bunk and room for relaxing on the giant bean bag chair, movie watching on the TV, and game playing. This room can accommodate a fourth couple on an all-adult trip. We also have toys, booster seats for mealtime, kid silverware, a safety bed rail, and a pack-n-play available for the little ones.

The home also has an enclosed garage, a huge backyard, and a laundry room with a new washer and dryer. Bonus: There is an extraordinary, private outdoor shower with hot and cold water. You don't know what you're missing until you shower under the clear blue or starry sky!

Use of two golf carts and two (2) Resort Guest Cards supplied in the weekly (7 nighttime) rental cost. There is an additional 12.8% resort fee for use of the amenities. This fee is island-wide as of 2023. Resort Guest Cards cards may be purchased at our cost ($25-$50 depending on season) for units of less than one week or if additional passes are needed. Only kids older than 12 need a card. Golf Carts can be rented for $250 for stays shorter than weekly (7 nighttime) rental. Cleaning fee of $250 applies for all stays.

SC Tax/fee of 11% not included in above prices. Resort fee of 12.8% (if you want use of the resort amenities) is not supplied in above rates.
Vacation Rental By Owner credit card processing fee of 3% will be added for all Vacation Rental By Owner bookings.
Refundable security deposit of $500 is required.

OWNER'S RENTAL AGREEMENT CONTAINS ALL TERMS AND CONDITIONS. ONLINE BOOKING WILL ONLY BE 100% ACCEPTED WITH SIGNING AND RETURN OF RENTAL AGREEMENT AND DEPOSIT.

BOOKING: Online booking by credit card (normally less than 25% pmt). Balance of 50% deposit due with signing of lease agreement. Remaining balance and security deposit due 30 days before arrival.

Come once and experience all Fripp Island has to offer and you'll be hooked for life. Fripp Island is a 3000 acre, gated island which is known for its spectacular beauty, wildlife (deer, alligators, birds, dolphin, turtles and more), and 3.5 miles of uncrowded beaches. It is a non-commercial, magnificent get-away to relax, yet activities such as golf, tennis, fishing, boating, planned activities, etc. make it a fun place to be for the whole family.

Historic Beaufort, SC and Hunting Island State Park are a very short drive away. Summer is ideal, but Fripp is also fabulous all year round with many very pleasant fall, winter, and spring days for golf trips and family spring break vacations.

Our home has a central and convenient location that accepts for fast access to the beach and all the resort’s amenities. There are two championship golf courses - the George W. Cobb Ocean Point course is a true ocean/link style, and the Davis Appreciate III Ocean Creek course received a 4 1/2 star rating by Golf Digest. There is a special Wee Links course set aside for kids just learning the game. There are ten tennis courts along with professional instructors & clinics. The island also has 32 public beach accesses with cart and bicycle parking.

The island has 5 eateries & 7 pools. Appreciate the ocean breeze and view of the inlet at the newer Cabana Club Complex (one heated pool, large kiddie pool complete with frog slide and one pool with caves and waterfalls). There are two great outdoor bars, ice cream, pizza, ship store and convenience market.

Camp Fripp hosts day camp and kids nighttime out programs for youths 3 to 12 (so parents can have some time alone). There are teen activities for 12 to 17 year olds as well as nature programs, social programs and more for the entire family.

Need more? Walk, run and ride bicycles on the bicycle path. The resort has a wide array of rental fun available. Bikes, motor scooters, jet skis, canoes, kayaks, and even fishing boats can be rented by the day or week. The island has cruises available for dolphin watching, shelling at close by islands, and even sunset cruises. Charter fishing is available, too.

About the Area

Located in Fripp Island, this vacation home is near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Sunset View Park and Fripp Island Beach, while Penn Center and York W. Bailey Museum are cultural highlights. 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

Tricks and tips to get the best Fripp Island vacation rental experience:

Cost saving strategies:

• Summer months are high season in the Beaufort, SC area. Booking your vacation home in the Spring or Fall is one of our best tips for saving money on your vacation rental. Rates are lower, and you'll find a larger selection of desirable properties. Speaking of the off-season, don't overlook the holidays for a Beaufort, SC vacation! Who wouldn't love a holiday on the coast? Thanksgiving and Christmas are great times to gather with loved ones at your favorite beach.
• In the Beaufort, SC area, The earlier you can book a rental home, the easier your search will be. The most desirable rental homes are reserved very early. Booking your vacation rental up to twelve months before your travel dates is recommended. Holiday gatherings are excellent times to plan and book your vacation rental.
• Owners sometimes offer discounts for veterans. Make sure to check with your host or property manager to see if special discounts are available for your group.
• Management companies and individual rental owners frequently offer guests an option to buy vacation insurance. Trip insurance, which will generally cost 1% - 5% of the reservation price, offers visitors reimbursement of their vacation costs for missed days as a result of medical-related issues or weather, as well as hurricane evacuation costs or charges, such as an unexpected hotel or additional gas expenses. Trip insurance is definitely a bank account-saver if the unforeseen happens. Ask your host for more information.
• Many management companies and vacation rental houses supply Beaufort, SC area travel guides which will include money-saving offers, either offered independently by local businesses, or through a relationship with the management company and the business itself. You can also find Beaufort, SC visitors guide and coupon books at local grocery stores, shopping centers, and visitor centers.

How to choose the best rental in the Beaufort, SC area:

• Select your vacation week and spending budget.
• Determine how many bedrooms and the configuration you need. Private 4BR/4.5BA House w/2 Golf Carts- Close to Beach and Marina has 4 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms.
• Specific descriptions of bedrooms and bed counts is commonly available online. If you don't see them listed, contact the property management company before you book your rental. Note that most properties list the max. guest capacity, which frequently includes sofa beds in living rooms. You'll need to establish what configuration is optimal for your vacation.
• If there's a certain Beaufort, SC attraction you are enamored with, search for properties that are either close by, or those that cater especially to your desires.
• Suitable accessibility amenities can make or ruin a vacation for the less-mobile. Confirm all required amenities are available and included before booking.
• Some rental properties allow pets, but others don't. Acceptable types of family pet, weight and breeds may be restricted, and added charges may apply. Ask the property management company about allowable pet guidelines before booking.

Some things to know before you go:

• Be sure you get the owner's contact number and check in/check out procedures for your rental property.
• Upon arrival, document any issues with the rental property and immediately alert the property manager. Record all coorespondence.
• Property managers are available to help! Don't be shy to ask questions before, during, or after your stay.
• Be respectful of your neighbors. Often times, adjacent homes are filled by local residents. Respecting late-night quiet hours and parking policies is the right thing to do.
• Don't forget to... Ask a local! Locals can typically help. Who better to ask where to order the best nachos, have a great night on the town, or the best spots for fishing?
• Ensure you protect the rental owner (and your stuff!) by keeping the rental locked up when you are gone, just like you would back home.
• Double-check the property to confirm that you've packed all of your family's items at check-out. Check dressers, closets, and bathrooms for hidden treasure. Remove everything from the refrigerator and take any leftovers home.
• Walk through the property one final time and look for damages to contents or the property itself. We advise inspecting the property with the host whenever you can (often this isn't possible). If the host is not available, take video of the property to record its condition at check-out.
• Did you have a terrific time? Many rental websites make it easy for vacationers to provide feedback. If your rental and/or property manager was great, they would love to hear it. If anything was inoperable and they failed to fix 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 review.