Adorable Ocean View Home, Cabana Club, Golf Cart - 165 Ocean Creek - Vacation rental home in Fripp Island, SC

About this Property

• Sleeps 11
• 4 Bedrooms
• 3 Bathrooms
• Private vacation home
• Approximately 1798 square feet

Brand new home to Fripp island rental market. Don't miss the opportunity to stay in this charming home with countless marshviews.  The home is centrally located on Fripp Island in the fashionable Ocean Creek neighborhood and therefore close to everything! You are a short walk to the Cabana Club, Activity Center (and kids club), fishing pier, and more. Take the six-seat golf cart for a short ride to charming beaches or to the Marina, where you can grab dinner at Bonito Boathouse or take an island excursion, or just cruise the island to see the flora and fauna Fripp is famed for.
The home has a reverse layout with the kitchen, dining, and living room all overlooking the quintessential Lowcountry marsh upstairs.  There is also an en-suite second primary upstairs.  The first floor has two bedrooms and the en-suite primary.  Every bedroom has a balcony attached for a peaceful place to relax and sip coffee or escape the family for a moment! The main living space is designed for family gatherings and entertaining! You'll savor movie nights on the huge-screen intelligent TV while food is being served from the kitchen in this open floorplan.
After a sun-filled day at the beach, rinse of at the outdoor shower on your way to relax on our huge screened porches.  The flow of the home is ideal for enormous families, two families, or up to four sets of adults each using their own room.
The home was freshly refreshed and professionally decorated.  It's an elegant place for a family vacation or a fun girls week with both comfort and glitz.  There is a sizable primary bedroom and ensuite bathroom.  There are twin beds in one of the bedrooms and queens in the others.  There's a pull out couch for kids or the random uncle who always shows up and a day bed with a soft terrycloth covering in front of the main window which, honestly, is our favorite place to lounge in the whole home.  Each bedroom has a intelligent TV for catching the game or watching movies. 
 
As of 2/21/2023 a new 12.8% resort rental fee will be charged in addtion to the cost of individual club cards for access to the resort amenities for all properties on Fripp Island. Amenity cards can be purchased for $50 per person, for anyone 13 years and older, during the season from Memorial Day to Labor Day. During non-peak times they are $35 for a 4-nighttime stay and $25 for a 3-nighttime stay.  These cards provide access to any of the seven pools, two golf courses, tennis/pickleball courts, and the exercise center.  Some costs apply for activities.
FAMILY PETS MUST BE PREAPPROVED.  You will be asked to sign a pet agreement and pay a non returnable $150 pet fee for the first pet and $75 for a 2nd pet. An additional $300 will be charged for guests that show up with a dog without approval. 
Supplied in the rental is a new six-seat golf cart to ride around the island, beach chairs, intelligent TV's for streaming, towels, and bed linens. There is also a Weber grille on the porch outside the kitchen and a charcoal grille available in the garage.




Family Animals - allowed


If this property offers club cards for access to Fripp Island Resort amenities, a new 12.8% of the total rent resort fee will be charged in addition to the cost of the individual club cards. After booking this property, Vacation Rental By Owner will charge their service fee separately and then the reservation will be transferred to FrippIslandStay where the property owner or manager will charge your credit card for the other items seen in the quote supplied by Vacation Rental By Owner. The returnable security deposit if applicable will be included in the final payment. You will also have the opportunity to purchase travel insurance and damage protection insurance on FrippIslandStay.

You will receive an e-mail with log in information from FrippIslandStay right after booking. Please check your spam or promotions folders. Once logged in to FrippIslandStay, you will be able to order club cards if available and gate passes for access to the island.

About the Area

Located in Saint Helena Island, this vacation home is on the waterfront. Penn Center and York W. Bailey Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Hunting Island Lighthouse and Chapel of Ease.

Special Instructions

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Pet Policy

Note from host: Under request

Tips and Tricks to get the perfect Beaufort, SC vacation property experience:

Sticking to your spending budget:

• June, July, and August are the most expensive months along the coast of SC. To find the best value, try shifting your family's Beaufort, SC trip dates to the Spring or Fall months. May, September, and even October offer great weather, , and greatly reduced traffic.
• The earlier your group can reserve a vacation home, the better your selection will be. The best rental homes are booked early. Reserving your rental property 6-12 months before your travel dates is recommended. Christmas, Thanksgiving and New Years Eve are excellent times to search for and reserve your vacation rental.
• Some owners offer discounts for active duty military and veterans. It's always a good idea to check with your host or property manager to see if special offers are available for your family before you book.
• Booking websites typically offer their guests an option to obtain vacation insurance protection. Trip insurance, which costs anywhere between 1% - 5% of the base booking price, offers visitors reimbursement of costs for any missed trip time as a result of medical-related issues or weather disasters, as well as evacuation costs, such as an unexpected hotel stay or additional fuel expenses. Trip insurance is definitely a life-saver if the unforeseen happens. Ask the property owner for specifics.
• Often, rental management companies and vacation rental houses supply Beaufort, SC area visitor guide magazines which will include special offers, either offered directly by local companies, or by way of a partnership between the management company and the business itself. You can also find Beaufort, SC visitors guide magazine and coupon books at local grocery stores, shopping centers, and visitor centers.

Use filters to search efficiently:

• Start by selecting vacation dates and a max budget.
• Decide how many beds and what type of bedroom configuration your family needs. Adorable Ocean View Home, Cabana Club, Golf Cart - 165 Ocean Creek has 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. If you need a larger or smaller rental, use our rentals search.
• Precise descriptions of bedrooms and bed counts & types is normally available on booking websites. Otherwise, contact the property management company before you book the vacation property. Remember that most properties list the max. guest capacity, which usually includes sofa beds and bunks. You'll need to determine what is right for your vacation family.
• Is your group looking for specific amenities? Most rental search websites include search filters with amenity lists.
• Proper accessibility can make or ruin a vacation for guests that require the use of a wheelchair. .
• Traveling with pets? Many vacation homes allow animals, but guidelines and restrictions apply. Type of pet, size and breeds may be limited. Ask your host before booking, and study your agreement! Pet fees or costs might be applied to your invoice.

Some things to know before you go:

• Be sure you get the property manager's contact number and check in/check out procedures for your rental. We recommend storing the host's information in your smartphone.
• To make sure that damages aren't linked to your stay, inspect for any problem areas upon your arrival. Contact the rental manager immediately to relay any pre-existing damages. If there is a dispute, having a record of problems and contact attempts will be useful.
• Ask questions. You may want instructions for a garage door opener, stereo or WIFI setup. Contact your owner. They are there to help! A brief phone call can prevent a lot of problems.
• Respecting late-night quiet hours and parking restrictions can make a stay significantly more pleasurable. Be a good neighbor. You'll increase your chance to make local friends, and resident neighbors can be a great resource to find the best local scenic spots.
• Don't forget to... Ask a local resident! Neighbors can often help you find exactly what you're looking for. Who better to ask where to go for the best drinks, have a great night out, or the best spots for shopping?
• Keep your rental home locked while you are away! Don't let burglars ruin your trip.
• Don't leave anything behind! Just before departing, walk through the rental property to confirm you've collected everything. Remember to check bathrooms, garages, and back yards for hidden belongings. Remove everything from the refrigerator and take any leftovers home.
• Record a video to document the condition of the property.
• Did you have a great time? Many rental management companies make it easy for travelers to provide feedback. If your rental and/or property management company was terrific, they would love to hear about it. If anything was wrong and they failed to address it within reason, or if the vacation rental wasn't as described, you'll want to make a note as part of your feedback.