Location: Private Homes, Mid-Island, Fripp Island, Low Country & Resort Islands, South Carolina, USA (On Fripp Canal - across from best beach-at-all-times)
Accommodations: House, 4 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 4 Baths (Sleeps 10-12)
Keywords: Home
What makes this home special:
* Beach access just steps away
* Dock for fishing/crabbing/boating on canal
* Two screen porches overlooking canal
* Dock upper deck w/swing for sunset viewing
* 50" plasma TV in GrRm. Vegas style card table.
* Playroom/laundry room 1st level second laundry upstairs
* Gas grill for superb outdoor cooking & great BBQs
* Ample parking for 8+ cars & boat
* Plenty of bathroom & laundry supplies
* Fully equipped kitchen with tele. ans. machine & intercom
* 4-seat elec golf cart quiet, odorless (2nd cart optional)
* 8.5 island-quality bikes (wider wheels)
* 2 side by side refrigerators
* Beach towels-Boogie boards-chairs-insulated coolers
* Crab trap at the dock (bring bait)
* Internet Access
* Easy Walk to center-island - 4 properties south
* Senior Suite with high potty & walk-in shower
* Total of 7 TVs
* Vegas style Card Game Table & poker chips
Paradise found on the Fripp Canal at just steps to the popular BEACH access #17 near center island. This one has it all!!! Boaters and fishermen - enjoy your private dock in your own backyard... where you can catch dinner of flounder, sea trout, or red drum or get some tasty crabs! You will enjoy sitting on your swing on the upper screen porch or on the dock at sunset. Beach walkers and sun-worshippers are only steps away from the beach access leading to miles of sun-drenched, uncrowded beach.
Also, this home is only 4 homes away from the Beach Club and center island activities.
The home has 2 screen porches overlooking the canal one with swing & picnic table. Newer Maytag appliances, upgraded lighting, tray ceiling Great Room, a fully-equipped kitchen with an eat-in bar and 4 bar stools, a fantastic dock on a tidal canal, and ample parking.
Full-size Golf cart (2nd optional cart) and 6.5 bicycles are included with the Rental.
Enjoy 3.5 miles of pristine beach, wildlife sanctuaries, bike paths, nature walks, and two nature centers. Visit Davis Love Park with swings and the Captain John Fripp boat, plus basketball and volleyball courts with a picnic cabana. On Fripp, you are sure to see deer, raccoons, alligators, osprey, herons, dolphins, etc. Take a walk on the beach & find shells & sand dollars.
Amenity Cards are available for any persons over 12 years of age at the cost of $50 each per week from Memorial Day through Labor Day, and $35 each per week all other times. These cards allow our guests to have full use of the island pools, golf courses, tennis, restaurants, scooter & boat rentals, the gym work out facilities.
Besides the drive-under garage, there is a 3-car turnaround parking area, plus a long driveway. The private dock is a great place to fish, crab, and unwind with a glass of wine but we are strict on one rule: no children under 12 allowed on the dock without grown-up supervision. The upper dock is fenced for your toddler's protection.
Activities onsite or nearby include swimming, boating, sailing, surfing, wind-surfing, shelling, hiking, beach volley ball, biking, golf and tennis (both with instruction classes), basketball, fishing, wildlife viewing, and nature centers, restaurants, museums, sight-seeing on the good ship "Fripper." For youths of 3-8 years old, there is a nature-based camp (Camp Fripp) and teen events for ages 12-17. There are golf lessons called Wee Links for the junior golfer! Though tennis courts abound, Fripp is best know for year round GOLF. The recently renovated Ocean Point Golf Course has breathtaking views - with holes laid out along the Ocean and the Inlet. Ocean Creek Golf Course (the Davis Love III course) was recently rated a 4.5 (great) by Golf Magazine. The Fripp Island Resort rentals include additional golf carts, bikes, mopeds, personal watercraft, sea kayaks, beach chairs, umbrellas, and fishing charters.
Just bring your toys, camera, clothes, and food. We supply bedding and linens, towels, a fully-equipped kitchen and a gas grill. Even laundry soap, dishwasher soap, toilet paper, some napkins, local-use phone & some spices. Even a pack-&-play or youth bed if needed. WE WANT YOU TO HAVE A GREAT TIME! Owners live here year round for immediate service if/when needed.
Additional Rental Information:
Rate does not include the 11% South Carolina Accommodation Tax.
No pets allowed in season. Pets considered for off season.
Smoking on Screen Porch and Decks ONLY.
50% Deposit required to secure a reservation.
Minimum three (3) night stay.
$140 cleaning fee for four nights or less.
SPECIAL OFFER - for those looking to PURCHASE lots, condominiums, or homes - 50% refund on your rent if you purchase through Rita Riley.
Post-Script - choosing a vacation home sight unseen is always a challenge. We know because we did it at the Jersey Shore, for about 12 years. But Fripp is a special Family Place and our goal is to help you decide if our home is right for you.
We have a home filled with love & feelings that it belongs to someone special. We have stayed at many places, but this is the best - a truly great vacation. Perhaps our home on the canal across from the ocean will be the right one for you!
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Linens Provided
- Washer
- Dryer
- Garage : additional 3 car parking under the house - five vehicles outside in our own area
- Covered Parking
- Off Street Parking : 8 vehicles
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer : Additional gravel area for boats at bottom of driveway
- Gas Fireplace
- Beds
- King Bed (2)
- Queen Bed : private sunning porch off this bedroom
- Double Bed : Futon in first level game room sleeps 2.
- Twin/Single Bed (2) : also private sunning porch off this bedroom
- Convertible Bed : big fold up in game room sleeps 1
- Child Bed : can be moved into any bedroom
- Crib : Full crib stored in closet of north master suite. Kiddie swing, hichair all there if you need them.
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV : 7 tv's including 52" flat screen in family foom
- DVD
- VCR
- Video Library : lots of dvd's and vcr's
- Video Game Console : sports WII on big screen in rainy day game room
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Foosball
- Air Hockey
- Shared Pool
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided : More pots n pans than you'll ever need including a big steamer pot great for crabs etc
- Refrigerator (2)
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio (4) : 2 Kiddy proof screen porches in rear. 3 sunning decks in front.
- Balcony
- View/Location
- Beachfront : Walk across the street to the best beach on the island
- Waterfront, not Lake/Oceanfront. Ask for details : Private dock for fishing, crabbing, boating on sea canal. Walk across the street to the best beach on the island.
- Water View : Back porch overlooks dock and sparkling sea canal
- Golf Course View : We don't overlook the courses, but either of the world class course is less then a 5 minutes cart ride away. !0 clay tennis courts are 3 houses away.
- Communications
- Telephone : Phone # at the rental is 843 838 7520 - local or credit card calls only
- Computer
- Computer w/ Dial-up Internet : Hi speed dial up. WFi available across the street
- Other Amenities
- Internet Access & 50" Plasma TV,Ipod player,two laundries9.5 bikes, Golf carts, Boogie boards, beach chairs & beach towels, Two master suites-one has senior walk-in shower & hi potty with railing. No smoking please
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed : In honor of our guests - some of whom are allergic - especially in the warmer months - for winter visitors eg our Canadian guests we may make special arrangements.
- Kid Friendly : Both dock area and rear screened porches are as kiddy proof as possible - see photos.
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters : Sorry, we love everybody but unchaperoned teens and fraternity events will have to go elsewhere.
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Jet Skiing
- Swimming
- Surfing
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Basketball Court
- Rafting
- Shelling
- Hiking
- Restaurants
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Other Activities
- Ocean Kayaking Home has pvt dock for fishing, crabbing, launching smaller craft. Bike trail runs along foot of property.
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
The list below is a guideline. Rates can vary/demand & availability
Jan 1 2012 - Mar 9 $995/wk or $1495/mo or $225/nt 3nt min Excl Holiday
Mar 10 - Apr 13 $1195/wk or $249/nt (3nt min) $2350./mo
Apr 14 - May 26 $1950/wk or $285/nt [3nt min] $2850/mo
May 27 - Aug 11 $2995/wk Main Season
Aug 12 - Oct 6 $2299/wk 3nt min.$299/nt $2950/mo
Oct 7 - Dec 21 $1649/wk $265/nt Xmas 12/22-12/28 $1649.NY $689.3 nts 12/29-01/01
Deposit(refundable]to reserve. 2nd cart$259. $140.clean4 nts or less on offseason.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Owner's Profile
Why the Owner Chose Private Homes, Mid-Island
We have found paradise here on the Fripp canal. Just across the street to the popular beach access #17 near center island. We've got it all!!!! Boaters & fisherman can enjoy their own private dock right in their own back yard. Catch flounder, sea trout or red drum while capturing some tasty crabs. Sit on the big swing on the upper screen porch or on the the dock at sunset. Beachers and sunbathers are only steps away from miles of uncrowded, sundrenched sand. Across the street is the well known Beach Club [Restaurant, Food Court, Olympic pool, Entertainment, Fitness Center].
The Unique Benefits of this House
Owners live just down the street for your instant access. Your best guarantee of a hassle free stay. We are there for you, but only if you need us.
Property Photos
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- View of the front of the house from the driveway - Fripp Island Home Rental
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- LiveRm part of the GrRm showing 50" Plasma TV & Fireplace - Fripp Island Home Rental
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- Dining Area of Great Room showing the second pantry to free up kitchen counters! - Fripp Island Home Rental
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- Kitchen with barstools for extra seating
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- Master King Bedroom - room for toddler bed or crib & private large bathroom
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- Grandparents king-bed bedroom w pvt bath & second laundry
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- Queen Bedroom with Private Sun Porch
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- Twin Bedroom with Private deck for sunning
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- Second screen porch (for teens) & king size bed & toys
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- Screen Porch -canal view-table for 8, TV & I-pod , Ceiling fan, Door to bathrm
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- View of Private Dock on Canal (at high tide) & gas grill for BBQ
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- Game Room w/TV-Laundry, Futon, twin cot, & Extra S/S Fridge & foozball
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- Walk to Beach Club (olympic-adult-child pools)+sand bar & fitness ctr & beach
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- Across the street to our Access #17 with beach at all times!
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- One of two renown 18-hole Golf Courses on Fripp Island
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- Fun Supplies-8.5 bikes+multiple chairs-boogie boards-umbrellas+coolers-toys-etc
Traveler Reviews (2)
Guest: JO
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Date of Stay: 03/13/10
Review Submitted: 04/15/10
We really appreciated being able to get in early and hit the beach across the street. The 6.5 bikes were great and Billy loved riding behind his dad on the 1/2 bike. Robert became a hermit in the game room and between that and fishing on the dock seems we only saw him at meals. Thank you for being available when we ran out of gas for the grill which we used every day.
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Guest: LAURIE
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Date of Stay: 03/06/10
Review Submitted: 04/15/10
The home was immaculate and fully stocked - just like you showed on your site. The kids so enjoyed the dock and pizza across the street. When can we reserve next year?
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