Vacation Rentals by Owner

Great stay

Guest: Woody (Middletown, Ohio)
Date of Stay: 03/11/12 Review Submitted: 03/18/12

My wife and I just stayed here for 6 days. We had a great time. The house was quiet and had great views of the sunrise each morning. We rented bikes and rode to the beach every morning and walked the beach looking for shells. We read books on the porch each day and cooked every meal in but one when we drove to Charleston for the day. The house was well stocked with appliances and dishes. The main skillet needs to be replaced. We like to grill a lot of our food and there was no grill. We didn't use the hot tub and it seems like a waste of space on the upstairs deck. Other than that we would stay where again. Thanks Mary Beth.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Adorable townhome on a great island.

Guest: staceyvols (Greenville, SC)
Date of Stay: 08/25/11 Review Submitted: 08/29/11

Just got back from a weekend in this cottage. The cottage directly faces the ocean where dolphin played every evening. The 2nd floor porch was wonderful for watching the dolphins. The unit has very nice appliances and cabinets. It was exactly as described. We went during the Hurricaine Irene weekend. The days before our trip, we were unsure if we should go. The owner was very flexible and understanding and she was willing to work with us to insure we had a great weekend. We did decide to go and had a grea time. The island is great. Most people get around on golf carts which can be rented on the island. My only complaint is I would prefer more restaurant options, there are only 2 dinner options. But if you don't mind cooking on vacation, this is the perfect vacation spot. There are deer everywhere, dolphins every day, and we even saw an alligator once. I would defnitely recomment this cottage and Fripp Island. We will be back.

Recommended for:Age 55+, girls getaway, romantic getaway.

Wonderful Escape for two!

Guest: Brenna (Birmingham, Alabama)
Date of Stay: 08/06/11 Review Submitted: 08/24/11

This cottage was really charming and well appointed (pictures are accurate, home was clean, tasteful/modern beach decor). Size of cottage was great for two, ocean views (and sunrise) were beautiful. Quiet area, relaxing atmosphere. Small pool just outside. Short ride to beach (with sand rather than rocks). The cottage was everything we expected and then some! Owner was helpful and organized. Thank you for letting us stay in your home--it was really hard to leave!

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Great Accomodations and View

Guest: Bridget (Madison, WI)
Date of Stay: 05/15/11 Review Submitted: 05/26/11

Really enjoyed our get away on Fripp Island. The cottage was perfect for two. Deer came to visit within 5 minutes of our arrival. Watched the dolphins from the balcony everyday. Very quiet island - great for a low key and super relaxing get away. Master bath is fabulous. Large (almost half of the upstairs), double sinks and a really big shower with dual heads. Definitely recommend the amenity cards as they are required to do just about anything outside of the cottage. Stop at the Publix on the way to the island in order to take advantage of full kitchen. Owner was very reliable and helpful. Would definitely suggest limiting to 2 adults as the second bed is a pullout two steps from the kitchen and deck. Only suggested improvements - outdoor jacuzzi was very dirty (lots of accumulated grime and bird poop) and bed is probably ready to be replaced. Bed was not uncomfortable, but support is missing and the box springs squeaked every time you moved.

Recommended for:Age 55+, pet owners, romantic getaway.

Very Enjoyable

Guest: Russell (Fort Mill, SC)
Date of Stay: 12/31/10 Review Submitted: 01/05/11

What a nice winter time escape. The cottage was beautiful and the views awesome. The listing description was accurate, the cottage was clean, and the island was so quiet. The kids loved exploring the rocks, finding crabs, and riding thier bikes. I definately look forward to visiting again soon.

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with young children, romantic getaway.

Awesome Vacation Rental!!

Guest: Jimmy and Chanda (SC)
Date of Stay: 09/05/10 Review Submitted: 09/14/10

This vacation cottage is perfect! Felt like you were at home!! Awesome location - could watch the dolphins playing - one night even watched the deer in the back yard. If you visit Fripp Island - don't forget to check out the Jet Ski tours at the Marina! Mary Beth was awesome!!

Recommended for:Romantic getaway

Wonderful Retreat!!!

Guest: Girl's Escape (North Carolina)
Date of Stay: 08/26/10 Review Submitted: 09/12/10

My best friend and I spent a wonderful weekend in August 2010 at this property and the amenities were great. If you are looking for just some quite time and just plain ole' relaxation, this is the place for you. Thank you Mary Beth. We'll do it again next year.

Recommended for:Girls getaway

Beautiful Cottage / Awesome trip

Guest: Lynnsey (Charlotte, NC)
Date of Stay: 06/17/10 Review Submitted: 06/22/10

We had a wonderful stay at this property on Fripp Island. The view is spectacular and the weather was wonderful the entire time. We were impressed with the large bathroom and jacuzzi on the second floor. I've stayed at numerous places on Fripp over the years and this is definately one of my favorites! Thank you!

Recommended for:Age 55+, romantic getaway.

Oceanfront Charleston Cottage

Guest: garst (Roanoke, Virginia)
Date of Stay: 04/15/10 Review Submitted: 05/14/10

The cottage was everything the listing described and more. It is very well maintained. The owner was very helpful, always friendly and a pleasure to work with. I would highly recommend this property. The view of the ocean from this location was the most beautiful I have seen.

Recommended for:Age 55+, romantic getaway.

Guest: Dustin Patterson (Charlotte, NC)
Date of Stay: 01/25/10 Review Submitted: 01/25/10

WOW!!! What a wonderful cottage and trip we had! The cottage is super nice, we wanted to bring it back with us. The views are amazing from the balcony! Quite a comfortable stay, we can't wait to take our next trip down!!

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wonderfully relaxing

Guest: alicia (Charlotte, NC)
Date of Stay: 07/27/09 Review Submitted: 08/09/09

Beautiful decor, great view of the ocean, outdoor jacuzzi tub, pool access just steps away, walking distance to the beach, a restaurant steps away as well, and two balcony areas to enjoy the ocean sunsets and sunrises... wonderful place to stay on Fripp Island. A big plus for us too, did not have to rent for the whole week to enjoy this nice cottage! If you are staying more than a couple of days, you might want to plan to utilize the kitchen. If you are planning on day trips off the island, do your food shopping there as things on the island closed a bit early for us late night people. Also, definately get the amenity cards as you will need these for pretty much everything, and for the most part, you must pick these up during normal business hours. There are several pools around the island that are quite nice and if you like outdoor activites the island offers tons of options. We very much enjoyed our stay and the owner was very accessible and helpful before and during our stay! Thanks for a beautiful place to get away and relax!

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Guestbook Comment

Guest: Susan Hammer (Asheville, NC)
Date of Stay: 11/01/07 Review Submitted: 11/28/07

After a long drive to spend Thanksgiving with relatives staying at another place on Fripp what a welcome respite to arrive at this lovely cottage. My husband and I dearly enjoyed everything about this place and the island. And being an artist, I felt the owner's taste in art was just perfect. Like being at home, but better. The owner was very helpful and I hope we can return to this villa one day.

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Wonderful getaway

Guest: Dawn and Mitchell (Augusta, Georgia)
Date of Stay: 07/27/07 Review Submitted: 05/15/08

My husband and I spent our honeymoon at this property and we loved it. The villa was nicely furnished and the view was gorgeous. We enjoyed eating breakfast on the lower balcony and sitting in the hottub on the upper one. It was also conveniently located on the island. This was also one of the few properties which allows one to rent for a few nights instead of an entire week.

Recommended for:Romantic getaway

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Guest: Glenn & Lee (Charleston, SC)
Date of Stay: 05/01/07 Review Submitted: 05/03/07

My wife and I stayed here for our honeymoon and first anniversary, and intend to stay for our 2nd as well. The cottage is the perfect place for a quiet, intimate getaway. Every time we leave, the first thing we do is decide when we can come back.

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Guest: Andrew & Jennifer (Columbia, SC)
Date of Stay: 03/01/04 Review Submitted: 03/23/04

My wife and I also stayed for our anniversary last year and it was a wonderful, romantic getaway. Small, intimate and very worthwhile. Even better than described here. Owner was exceptionally nice in working with us, too. We hope to return again this year, and maybe many more.

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Guest: Gerry Grant (Guilford, CT)
Date of Stay: 10/01/03 Review Submitted: 10/29/03

Fripp Island is a great place to take a vacation. I will always recall with a smile 705 Ocean Cottage and the beautiful view from the bedroom of the morning sun over the ocean, the unbelievably great chocolate cake, and falling in love with my best friend. It was perfect...

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Guest: Kathy_HAC5863 (Charleston, SC)
Date of Stay: 08/01/03 Review Submitted: 08/27/03

My husband and I rented 705 Ocean Cottage for our anniversary last year and we are going back again this year. We really loved it. The description is right on; it truly is ideal for romantic escapes. Everything was perfect. Thanks!

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