Oceanfront Stunner! 474 Tarpon Blvd - New to VRBO! Resort Access Included! - Vacation rental home in Fripp Island, SC

About this Property

• Sleeps 14
• 6 Bedrooms
• 3 Bathrooms
• Private vacation home
• Approximately 2900 square feet

474 Tarpon is a 6 bedroom, 3 bath, oceanfront, 24/7 beach home. Recent updates at this property include all new beds and box springs in 2025. A new full-size oven was added in 2024. Interior updates include new paneling and refreshed closets in the upstairs bedrooms. Lastly, the back deck and boardwalk to the beach was redone in 2024. This centrally located oceanfront home is the ideal place for your vacation and will comfortably sleep 14.

This six-bedroom home is set up with two bedrooms with a bath between on each side of the home on the 2nd floor, and two bedrooms with a bath between on the 1st floor. All four 2nd-floor bedrooms have 1 queen bed, a dresser, a closet, and bedside tables on each side. The fifth bedroom downstairs has 2 queen beds, 2 closets and a dresser. The sixth bedroom has 2 twin beds, a closet, and a dresser.

Features of the property include a wide-open main floor plan with privacy in bedrooms when needed. Roomy entryway when you enter the home, a great place to take off flip flops and empty beach bags before going upstairs. The laundry room is just to the left of the main entrance and has a full-size washer and dryer and 2nd refrigerator. An ideal place to put wet beach/pool towels to have ready for the next day! The huge screened-in porch is furnished and leads directly to the propane grille and newly updated deck and boardwalk. The property is streaming only and includes YouTube TV to allow you to access your choice of live TV, Amazon Firesticks in each room with High-Speed Wireless Internet (one room has a roku tv).

Take a walk down your private boardwalk that is partially submerged underwater at the highest tide. The newly remodeled deck features a place to wash the sand off your feet along with a fish fileting station with running water. Beach access at low tide.

The View:
The home is backed up directly to the beach, with a expansive view of the ocean from the living room, kitchen, and two back bedrooms, really surrounding you with the ocean. One of the best vistas on Fripp Island!

Notes about the home:
This beach home has been hosting families for many years. The owners modernized the back deck and 2nd-floor bedrooms in 2024. Full size oven installed in 2024! All beds and box springs were replaced in 2025 due to fashionable demand.
Please do not put any fresh catch or bait in the main refrigerator!!! Thank you!

Guest Cards Included:
Also supplied in your rental are up to 14 guest cards, a value of up to $700! 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 drink 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.

Please ask us about Golf Packages for Monthly Units!

About the Area

Located in Saint Helena Island, this vacation home is near the beach. Hunting Island Lighthouse and Chapel of Ease are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Fripp Island Beach and Sunset View Park. 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.

Tricks and tips to get the best vacation property experience:

Cost saving strategies:

• Summertime is the most expensive season in coastal SC. Reserving a rental home in Fall or Spring months is a good way to save on your rental home. Rates are lower, and you'll find a better selection of acceptable homes. Many vacationers use this strategy to reserve larger homes, or to book an oceanfront rental that would otherwise be unavailable or unaffordable during the high season. Speaking of the off-season, don't overlook Winter holidays for a Beaufort, SC vacation! Who wouldn't love a holiday vacation on the coast? Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years are great times to gather with loved ones at your favorite beach.
• In the Beaufort, SC area, The sooner your group can reserve a vacation rental, the better your selection will be. The best vacation homes are reserved very early. Booking your vacation rental six to twelve months before your vacation dates is recommended. Winter holidays are excellent times to search for and reserve your vacation home.
• Some property management companies offer special rates for 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.
• Booking websites usually offer customers an option to add trip insurance protection. Trip insurance, which usually will cost you anywhere between 1% - 5% of the base stay price, offers visitors reimbursement of their vacation costs for missed trip time as a result of medical-related emergencies or weather disasters, as well as ensuing additional hurricane evacuation charges, such as an unanticipated hotel or extra gas expenses. Trip insurance is definitely a welcome relief if the unforeseen occurs. Ask the property owner for specifics.
• Find a copy of your local Beaufort, SC visitors guide magazine 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 articles, visitor guide magazines have deals for local accommodations, restaurants and tours.

Make a plan and choose yourvacation home:

• Start by having your family select the best dates and a spending budget.
• Determine how many bedrooms and the configuration your group needs. Oceanfront Stunner! 474 Tarpon Blvd - New to VRBO! Resort Access Included! has 6 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. If you need a larger or smaller rental, use our rental home search.
• Specific descriptions of bedrooms and bed sizes & counts is regularly accessible online. Otherwise, email or call the property owner before booking the property. Remember that most listings specify maximum guest capacity, which oftentimes includes pull out couches in living rooms.
• If there's a specific Beaufort, SC beach you are enamored with, search for homes that are either nearby, or those that cater to your requirements.
• Suitable accessibility amenities can make or ruin a vacation for guests that require the use of a wheelchair. Confirm all required amenities are included before reserving a rental.
• Do your family pets travel with you? Many vacation homes allow animals, but guidelines and restrictions apply. Type of pet, size and breeds may be limited. Remember to ask your host before booking, and study your agreement! Extra fees or costs may be applied to your invoice.

Additional considerations:

• Put the owner's contact information in your smartphone.
• To ensure that no damages are attributed to your family's visit, make a record of any problem areas during check in. Call the rental manager immediately to relay any damages. If there is a dispute, having the recorded issues and contact attempts will be helpful.
• Hosts are available to help! Don't be shy to ask questions before, during, or after your stay.
• Be respectful of your neighbors. Often, nearby homes are occupied by permanent residents. Respecting late-night noise limits and parking rules is the right thing to do.
• Speaking of neighbors... Ask a local resident! Local residents can usually help you find exactly what you're looking for. Who better to ask where to see a beautiful sunrise or sunset, have a great night on the town, or the best spots for fishing?
• Keep your rental home locked while you are gone! Don't let crooks spoil your trip.
• Double-check every room of the property to confirm that you've packed all of your family's items on check-out day. Check closets, dressers, garages, and bathrooms for hidden items. Remove everything from the refrigerator and take any leftovers home.
• Walk through the rental a final time and look for damage. We advise inspecting the property with the host whenever you can. If the host isn't available, take video of the property to record its condition.
• Did your group have a wonderful time? Many rental home management companies make it easy for vacationers to provide comments. If your property and/or property management company was terrific, they always love to hear your praise. If anything was imperfect and they failed to fix it within reason, or if the vacation rental wasn't described correctly, you'll want to make a note as part of your comments.