694 Bonito Road - New to VRBO! Resort Access Included! - Vacation rental home in Fripp Island, SC

About this Property

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

Sandy Palms reflects over 15 years of family memories and a lifetime legacy of appreciate. Named for a father, the owners have appointed this bespoke-constructed home with charming, thoughtful touches that reflect the family's heritage of using Fripp Island as both a haven and a hideaway. Fripp has long been their ideal place, and Sandy Palms will quickly become your family's ideal place too.

This 4-bedroom, 3-bath home is an handsome Charleston-style residence with vistas of wildlife and Ocean Creek Golf Course designed by Davis Adore III. Short walk to Fripp's Finest Beach! Near Fripp's deep water marina, Bonito Boat House Restaurant, pools, and other Fripp Club amenities. Open concept floor plan with gleaming wood floors, roomy kitchen featuring granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and bespoke cabinets. Bar area with drink cooler. Enormous screen porches on both levels for appreciating Fripp's sub-tropical climate.

A 4-seat golf cart is supplied with your rental (excluding monthly units.) Many guests park their cars upon arrival and use the golf cart as their primary form of transportation. It's a great way to leisurely take in the natural breathtaking beauty of the island.

Guest Cards Included:
Also included in your rental are up to 11 guest cards, a value of up to $550! 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 supplied 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 beverage 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 striking wildlife. You will be sure to see them as you enter the island gates.

About the Area

Located near the beach, this vacation home is in Bonito Boathouses, a neighborhood in Saint Helena Island. Penn Center and York W. Bailey Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Fripp Island Marina 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

Note from host: Unless pet friendly property or owner approved.

Our top Vacation rental home tips and tricks:

Sticking to a rental home budget:

• June, July, and August are the most expensive months in coastal SC. Book your Beaufort, SC vacation home in the Spring or Fall to get the benefit of beautiful weather while saving money and avoiding crowds. Many vacationers use this strategy to reserve larger homes, or to book a beach front rental that would otherwise be unaffordable during the Summer.
• The sooner you can book a vacation rental, the easier your search will be. The most desirable vacation homes are reserved very early. Booking your vacation property six to twelve months before your travel dates is recommended. Winter holidays are excellent times to search for and book your vacation rental.
• Veterans and Active Duty Military members may qualify for special discounts. Be sure to ask your prospective property management company or host if your group qualifies for a price reduction or discount.
• Property management companies usually offer guests an option to buy trip insurance protection. Trip insurance, which will generally cost between 1% - 5% of the booking price, offers visitors reimbursement of costs for missed days as a result of personal medical-related catastrophes or weather disasters, as well as ensuing additional evacuation charges, such as an unexpected hotel overnight or extra gasoline expenses. Trip insurance can be a a life-saver if the unforeseen occurs. Ask the property owner for specifics.
• Look for your local visitors guide upon arrival. If your rental property doesn't have one, you can find them at local shops and visitor centers. In addition to great articles, visitors guides contain discounts for local accommodations, restaurants and tours.

How to pick the best vacation home in Fripp Island:

• Start by choosing potential vacation weeks and a budget.
• Decide how many bedrooms and the configuration your group requires. 694 Bonito Road - New to VRBO! Resort Access Included! has 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.
• Precise descriptions of bedrooms and bed counts & types is usually accessible on booking websites. If they are not listed, email the host before you book the vacation home. Remember that most listings specify the maximum guest capacity, which often includes pull out couches in living rooms. You'll need to establish what configuration is right for your family.
• Looking for special amenities? Most rental websites include search filters with amenity lists. Use these to your advantage to find the perfect rental home.
• Proper accessibility amenities can make or ruin a vacation for persons with a disability. Remember to confirm all required amenities are available and included before reserving a rental
• If your family is traveling with pets, you must reserve a rental that allows animals. Request information on breed, weight, and type requirements. Be aware that some property owners charge additional pet fees.

More considerations for your visit:

• Get the host's phone number and check in/check out procedures for your rental property. Put the manager's contact information in your smartphone.
• During arrival, make note of any damages to the rental property and immediately alert the owner. Keep records of all coorespondence.
• Ask questions. You may want instructions for a fireplace, stereo or appliance. Contact your host. They are there to help! A brief phone call can prevent many problems.
• Be respectful of your neighbors. Often, adjacent homes are occupied by local residents. Respecting late-night quiet hours and parking regulations can make a stay significantly more pleasurable.
• Speaking of neighbors... Ask a local resident! Residents can typically point you in the right direction. Who better to ask where to grab the best tacos, have a great night on the town, or the best spots for fishing?
• Protect the owner (and your stuff!) by locking the rental while you are away, just like you would back home.
• When it's time to leave, take a final walk-through to make sure you have not forget any personal items. Remember to check closets, dressers, garages, and bathrooms for hidden treasure. Clean the refrigerator and take or dispose of leftovers.
• Record a video to document the condition of the property.
• Leave feedback! Property owners rely on good feedback to compel new bookings. They'll be much obliged for your feedback. Alternatively, if something went wrong, other families will will be grateful for your feedback find their best vacation rental. Be fair with your review. If something fell short of expectations, consider whether the owner could control the issue, and if so, whether they responded reasonably to remedy it.