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

About this Property

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

Cast all your cares aside for a Bye Week at our pretty 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 huge 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 giant 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 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 a full bathroom complete the upstairs. Two upstairs bedrooms have king beds, the other holds three twin beds. 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 sizable 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 appreciate 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 appreciate their facilities or to climb the lighthouse. These are all supplied 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 savor 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 supplied

 

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 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

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

How to book the best vacation rental experience:

When to visit & When to book:

• The sooner your group can book a rental home, the better your selection will be. The best vacation homes are reserved very early. Booking your rental home six - twelve months before your vacation is recommended. Holidays such as Christmas and Thanksgiving are excellent times to search for and reserve your rental home.
• Reserve your Beaufort, SC rental home in the Fall or Spring shoulder seasons to enjoy gorgeous weather while saving money and avoiding crowded roads, restaurants, and activities. Many vacationers use this method to find larger homes within budget, or to reserve an oceanfront rental that would otherwise be unaffordable during June, July, and August. Speaking of the off-season, don't overlook Winter 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 friends and family at your favorite beach.
• Some property managers offer special rates for veterans and active duty military. Ask your property manager if special offers are available for your family before you book.
• Management companies and individual rental owners typically offer guests an option to buy trip insurance. Trip insurance, which normally costs anywhere between 1% - 5% of the booking price, offers visitors reimbursement of their vacation costs for any days missed as a result of personal medical-related emergencies or weather disasters, as well as evacuation charges, such as an unanticipated hotel stay or extra gasoline expenses. Trip insurance might be a a life-saver if the unforeseen occurs. Ask your host for more information.
• Look for your local Beaufort, SC visitors guide magazine when you check-in. If your rental home doesn't have a copy, you can find them at local shops and visitor centers. In addition to great information, visitors guide magazines have offers and deals for nearby attractions, tours, restaurants, and shops.

Planning, selecting, and booking your Beaufort, SC rental:

• To start, have your group agree to dates and a budget.
• Note the number bedrooms and what type of bedroom configuration your group needs. Cast your Cares Aside for a Bye Week! has 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. If you need a larger or smaller rental, use our Beaufort, SC vacation rental search.
• Precise information about bedrooms and bed counts is often available on booking pages. If not, contact the property manager before booking the vacation home. Note that most properties list maximum guest capacity, which frequently includes sofa beds and bunks.
• Some rentals allow pets, but some do not. Allowable types of family pet, size and breeds may be restricted, and additional charges may apply. Ask the owner about your furry family members before booking.
• Visiting for a specific event? Use a map search to browse nearby properties.
• Suitable accessibility amenities can make or break a vacation for persons with disabilities. .

More considerations for your visit:

• Be sure you get the host's contact number and arrival/departure procedures for your . We recommend storing the host's contact information in your smartphone and wallet.
• Ask questions. You may want instructions for a fireplace, elevator or washer/dryer. Contact your owner. They are there to help! A brief telephone call prevents lots of concerns.
• Lock your vacation home while you are out and about. Keep your property safe!
• Make a record of any issues with the property upon arrival, and immediately contact the owner. We specifically recommend texts and e-mails, as they usually contain built-in time stamps that are useful if damages are assessed.
• Respecting quiet hours and parking regulations can make a stay more pleasurable. You will magnify your chance to make some new local friends, and resident neighbors can be an excellent source for finding the best local beaches and hangouts.
• Speaking of neighbors... Ask a local! Local residents can typically help. Who better to ask where to order delicious takeout, have a great night on the town, or the best spots for fishing?
• On check-out day, take a walk-through to confirm you didn't forget anything. Remember to check garages, decks, and cabinets for hidden items. Remove everything from the refrigerator and take any leftovers home.
• Inspect the property one final time and look for any damage. We recommend inspecting the property with the property manager whenever you can (often this isn't possible). If the manager is not available, take video of the rental to record its condition at check-out.
• Did your group have a wonderful stay? Many rental management companies make it easy for travelers to provide feedback. If your rental property and/or host was wonderful, they will likely appreciate your kind words. If anything was inoperable and they failed to address 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 comments.