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. Recently remodeled deck and boardwalk in 2024! 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 with 2 closets and a dresser. The sixth bedroom has 2 twin beds, a closet, and a dresser. There is a 60" TV in the Living Room and TVs in all bedrooms. Kitchen has a new full-size oven. This property will comfortably sleep 14.

Features 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 enormous screened-in porch is furnished and leads directly to the propane grille and newly refreshed 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 freshly updated deck features a place to wash the sand off your feet along with a fish fileting station with running water.

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! Please do not put any fresh catch or bait in the main refrigerator!!! Thank you!

Guest Cards Supplied:
Also included 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 outfitted 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 marvelous 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.

How to book the best vacation home experience:

When to go & When to book:

• Summer time is high season in the Beaufort, SC area. To find the best value, consider changing your group's vacation dates to the Spring or Fall months. May, September, and even October offer pleasant temperatures, , and greatly reduced traffic. Many vacationers use this method to find larger homes within budget, or to book an oceanfront rental that would otherwise be unavailable during the Summer months. Speaking of the off-season, don't overlook the 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 friends and family at the beach.
• Book your vacation rental as soon as possible. Rental schedules generally become available twelve months in advance (or in September just after the Summer season ends). Many groups book their Summer vacation rentals during Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years Eve gatherings. Book before these holidays for best selection.
• Some hosts offer discounts for active duty military and veterans. It's always a good idea to check with your property manager to see if rate reductions are available for your group.
• Management companies and individual rental owners usually offer renters an option to obtain trip insurance. Trip insurance, which usually will cost you anywhere between 1% - 5% of the base reservation price, offers visitors reimbursement of their vacation costs for any missed vacation time as a result of medical-related emergencies or weather disasters, as well as hurricane evacuation charges, such as an unexpected hotel overnight or additional fuel expenses. Trip insurance is definitely a life-saver if the unforeseen happens. Ask the property owner for additional information.
• Often, property management companies and vacation rental houses supply Beaufort, SC area visitor guides which often include money-saving deals, either offered independently by local businesses, or through a relationship with the management company and the business itself. You can also find visitors guide and coupon books at local gas stations and shopping centers.

Selecting and booking your prefect Beaufort, SC rental home:

• Choose a designated group leader, choose your vacation week, and choose a max budget.
• Determine how many bedrooms and the bed configuration your group needs. Oceanfront Stunner! 474 Tarpon Blvd - New to VRBO! Resort Access Included! has 6 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.
• Precise information about bedrooms and bed sizes & counts is normally accessible on booking pages. Otherwise, email the property owner before you book the rental. Note that most properties list the maximum guest capacity, which frequently includes sofa beds and bunks. You will need to determine what configuration is right for your family.
• If there's a particular Beaufort, SC destination you long to visit, browse homes that are either close by, or those that cater especially to your desires.
• Appropriate accessibility amenities can make or ruin a vacation for guests that require the use of a wheelchair. Make certain to inquire about specialized equipment and wheel chair accessibility.
• If your group is bringing pets, you'll need to search for a rental that allows animals. Ask for information on breed, size, and type restrictions. Note that some property managers charge pet deposits and fees.

More considerations:

• Be sure you get the property manager's phone number and check in/check out procedures for your rental home. Store the manager's information in your smartphone and wallet.
• During arrival, document any damages to the property and immediately contact the owner. Keep records of all correspondence just in case a dispute arises.
• Property managers are great sources of help! Feel free to ask questions during your stay.
• Be a good neighbor! You wouldn't like obnoxious visitors bothering your life at home. Use the golden rule for common sense. Happy residents may even recommend great beaches and places you would've never otherwise known!
• Don't forget to... Ask a local resident! Local residents can often help you find the best spots in town. Who better to ask where to enjoy a steak with a view, have a great night on the town, or the best spots for fine dining?
• Keep your rental home locked while you are gone! Don't let crooks spoil your family vacation.
• Don't leave anything behind! Before departing, take a walk through the property to reconfirm you've collected everything. Make sure to check garages, decks, and cabinets for hidden belongings. Clean the refrigerator and take any leftovers home.
• Walk through the property a final time and look for any damage. We suggest walking through with the property manager whenever you can (often this isn't possible). If the manager is not available, remember to take photographs of the rental to record its condition at check-out.
• Leave a review! Hosts rely on good feedback to propel more reservations. They'll be much obliged for your feedback. Alternatively, if something went awry, 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 property manager had any control over the issue, and if so, whether they responded expeditiously to fix it.