Cast your Cares Aside for a Bye Week! - Vacation rental home in Fripp Island, SC

About this Property

• Sleeps 12
• 4 Bedrooms
• 4 Bathrooms
• Private vacation home
• Approximately 2443 square feet

Cast all your cares aside for a Bye Week at our gorgeous Fripp Island getaway!! A decades long career in football has led to many "Bye Weeks" being spent at Fripp, and many others wishing we could be there. So we decided to secure all the rest of our Bye Weeks in our favorite place...but the rest of the year, we want to share it with you! You'll notice it will be blocked off in the fall yearly for our actual Bye Weekend! 
Our goal for you in our home is cheerful comfort, loaded with elegant updates and bright colors it's sure to make you forget all of your worries so that you can spend your time making memories with family and friends throughout your visit.

As you arrive you will be greeted by a sizable yard with palms, circle drive and plenty of room for cars and parking. There are also very few steps making unloading a breeze! The front entrance is open and bright leading to a enormous, open living space with living room, dining area, kitchen, and sunroom. The entire home has been refreshed with new fixtures and furnishings, and the shining kitchen with bright green cabinets is sure to spark joy! The humongous sectional in the sunroom with 65" TV is a great spot to curl up relax with a movie after a day at the beach. These open to the screened porch and deck in the back. 

The primary master is downstairs with a king bed and a bathroom with double vanity and shower. There is also a powder room and laundry downstairs. Just up the pink stairs is a comfortable loft with a futon, three other bedrooms and two bathroom complete the upstairs. Two upstairs bedrooms have king beds (one features a brand new en suite bathroom!), the other holds three twin beds for the kids.  All beds have luxury memory foam beds with supremely cozy linens! There are intelligent TV's in the living room, sunroom, loft, and each bedroom. 

The garage is accessible and homes an additional refrigerator for drinks and food and a hidden gem which is a full game room with an 85" tv, sectional, dart board and a game table. 

The screened porch has a ceiling fan and a nice sectional to relax with a glass of coffee in the morning or wine in the evening. On the deck is a huge gas grille and bistro set for outdoor dining. Just beyond the back deck and backyard is the 4th fairway of the Ocean Point course where you can watch golfers go by most of the day. 

Our lot is over a half acre so there is room to move and spend time outdoors which we adore to do. Throw a football, play spikeball, corn hole, etc. The cycling/walking trail goes right by the home making it simple to step out for some exercise. The beach is just a fast 3 min. golf cart ride or even a leisurely walk away. 

We are proud to offer an amenities package valued at over $1500 including a six seat lifted golf cart (summer value $540), cruiser beach bicycles (summer value $450), beach chairs, body boards and towels, Shibumi shade (summer value $50) and Pack N Play, running stroller and Slumber Pod (if needed please message for access) so you don't have to buy or travel with those. We also have a state park pass which will allow you to take a car load daily to close by Hunting Island State Park (summer value $50) for the day to savor their facilities or to climb the lighthouse. These are all included in your weekly rent!

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.

Our hope is that your family will appreciate their Bye Week in our space as much as ours does, and do so year after year!

There are both a drip coffee pot and a pod coffee maker available.

Beach chairs, body boards and towels all included

 

Three cruiser bicycles supplied, we have multiple more including some kids sizes available for a modest additional fee

Shibumi shade, slumber pod and even a running stroller available

Message me directly for access to these additional items.

We are happy to welcome well behaved family pets as we are dog lovers ourselves. There will be a non-returnable pet deposit applied to allow for additional cleaning measures that are required.
Animals - allowed


If this property offers club cards for access to Fripp Island Resort conveniences, 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 supplied 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

Saint Helena Island is home to this vacation home. Penn Center and York W. Bailey Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Ocean Point Golf Course and Ocean Creek Golf Club.

Special Instructions

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

Pet Policy

Note from host: Under request

Fripp Island vacation rental home tips:

Money saving strategies:

• Book your vacation rental as early as possible. Rental schedules often become available a year in advance (or in September just after the Summer season ends). Many groups book their Summer rental homes during Christmas and Thanksgiving get-togethers. Reserve before these holidays for best selection.
• To find the best value, try changing your family's Beaufort, SC vacation to the Spring or Fall months. May, September, and October offer pleasant temperatures, fewer crowds, and reduced traffic. 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, Christmas, and New Years are great times to gather with loved ones at the beach.
• Some hosts and property managers offer discounts for veterans. Make sure to check with your host or property manager to see if special offers are available for your group before you book.
• Property managers usually offer renters an option to add vacation insurance protection. Trip insurance, which generally will cost you 1% - 5% of the booking price, offers visitors reimbursement of their vacation costs for any missed time as a result of personal medical-related issues or weather, as well as evacuation charges, such as an unanticipated hotel overnight or additional gas expenses. Trip insurance can be a a welcome relief if the unforeseen occurs. Ask your property manager for more information.
• Look for your local Beaufort, SC visitors guide upon checking in. If your rental property doesn't have a copy, you can find them at local shops and visitor centers. In addition to great local information, travel guides contain offers and deals for nearby accommodations, tours and attractions.

How to select the best vacation rental:

• Start by choosing vacation dates and a max budget.
• Determine how many bedrooms and what type of bedroom configuration your family requires. Cast your Cares Aside for a Bye Week! has 4 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms.
• Specific details about bedrooms and bed counts & types is usually accessible on booking websites. Otherwise, call the host before you reserve your rental. Note that most property listings specify the max. guest capacity, which typically includes pull out couches in living rooms. You'll need to establish what is suitable for your group.
• Some rental properties allow pets, but some do not. Acceptable types of pet, size and breeds may be restricted, and additional costs may apply. Ask the owner about pet restrictions before booking.
• Are you looking for particular amenities? Most rental websites include search filters for amenities. Filtering by amenity will allow you to quickly find your ideal rental.
• Appropriate accessibility amenities can make or ruin a vacation for those with limited mobility. Confirm all necessary amenities are included before reserving a rental

Some things to know before you go:

• Take a copy of the property manager's phone number and check in/check out procedures for your rental property.
• Property managers are there to help! Don't be shy to ask questions before, during, or after your stay.
• Lock your vacation home while you're out. Protect the owner's property and your things!
• To make sure damages aren't linked to your family's stay, make a record of any problem areas upon your arrival. Make contact with the host immediately to relay any pre-existing damages. If there is a dispute about who is responsible, having a record of problems and contact attempts will be helpful.
• Be a good neighbor! You wouldn't like loud vacationers bothering your peace and quiet. Use the golden rule for best judgement. Happy residents may even recommend great restaurants and scenic spots you would have not otherwise known about!
• Don't forget to... Ask a local! Locals can usually point you in the right direction. Who better to ask where to enjoy a steak with a view, have a great night out, or the best spots for fishing?
• Upon check-out, complete a final walk-through to make sure you didn't forget any personal items. Make sure to check bathrooms, dressers, and closets for hidden treasure. Clean the refrigerator and take any leftovers home.
• Record a video to document the condition of the property.
• After your trip, leave feedback! Property managers rely on good ratings to drive future reservations. They'll be grateful for your feedback. Alternatively, if something went wrong, other vacationing families will will be grateful for your experience find their best rental home. Be fair with your review. If something fell short of expectations, consider whether the property manager had any control over the issue, and if so, whether they responded quickly to solve it.