Your shimmering, oceanfront Moonrise from the LR, Balcony and MBR
Location: North Hampton Villas, Fripp Island, Low Country & Resort Islands, South Carolina, USA (1½ hours to Charleston, SC and Savannah, GA)
Accommodations: Condominium Villa, 2 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 2 Baths (Sleeps 4-6)
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Totally renovated during January and February, 2006, located only 50 feet from the seawall & Ocean Point Golf Course; 100 feet from our beach access (last photo). Our villa is situated at the quieter, sunniest end of the island, with its own pool. Our area of Fripp is perfect for lovers of oceanside golf and beach, as well as watchers of the ever-changing ocean and inlet. East-facing waterfront: pink grapefruit sunrises and glimmering moonrises.
If you and your family would like to enjoy a worry-free vacation on a low-key wildlife preserve, where the dolphins play directly in front of your third floor balcony and master bedroom window, and the deer roam freely, then Fripp is your island.
Fripp is a private, gated island, 1½ hours from Charleston, SC and Savannah, GA. Also, 15 minutes from Fripp, is the historical town of Beaufort, a picturesque town which is rated as one of the top 10 places to retire by Kiplinger's magazine. Be sure to visit Beaufort's many riverfront (intracoastal waterway) restaurants, antique stores, and excellent historical tours.
The island offers a pristine 3½ mile beach, which is wide, very gradually sloping, with gentle Atlantic waters. Our North Hampton condo complex has its own pool, with an outside shower, and an elevator. Guests may also enjoy additional oceanfront pools, to include the mid-island Beach Club, and the south-end Cabana Club, with a heated pool / kiddie pool / and lagoon pool with waterfalls and mist cave.
Other highlights include 2 championship golf courses (Ocean Point, just steps from your door); miles of nature-filled bike trails; tennis; rentals of boats, kayaks, golf carts, mopeds, waverunners, and backwater skiffs; fishing and crabbing; dolphin cruises; ocean seining; Family Night with the Naturalist...
OR, just relax in your beach lounger with a great book, and an endless ocean view! Fripp has everything you need for a safe, fun-filled, family holiday away from the hustle and bustle. Come see for yourself!
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Washer
- Dryer
- Linens Provided
- Off Street Parking
- Elevator
- Beds
- Queen Bed
- Twin/Single Bed
- Convertible Bed
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV
- DVD
- Private Pool
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Outdoor Features
- Balcony
- View/Location
- Oceanfront
- Communications
- Telephone
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Other Amenities
- NEW EVERYTHING, Kitchen, Bathrooms, LR Pergo Flooring, Bathroom & Kitchen Ceramic Tile, Carpeting in both bedrooms, Furniture, Andersen Triple Slider, Ceilings and Walls - You name it! Phone w/ Answer, Mach, 2 Cable TVs, Fully-equipped Kitchen with Microwave, Frig, w/ Icemaker, Cooking Utensils, Linens, Beach Towels, 1 Men's Bike, 1 Women's Bike, (please bring your own bike helmets), 4 Beach Chairs and 1 Umbrella for use by guests, Pool with outside shower, SUN-FILLED VILLA, Sun (& Moon!) rises in front (east) - LR & MBR, around side (south) windows of both bedrooms & bathrooms, sets in back (west) - 2nd BR. HIGH SPEED INTERNET WITH WIRELESS DSL. Sorry, pets are not permitted.
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Handicapped Accessible
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Tennis
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Jet Skiing
- Shelling
- Swimming
- Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Antiquing
- Museums
- Horseshoes
- Other Activities
- INCREDIBLE Beach, 2 Top-Rated Golf Courses, Biking (bike paths abound), Restaurants and Museums, Amenity Cards can be purchased - $50 per person, 13 years and older, during Summer Season / $35 per person during other 3 seasons - for all activities on the island (restaurants, pools, etc.)
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Spring 09: Wed. Apr. 1 - Sat. May 16. $172/night..$1,200/week + SC TX
Summer 09: Sat. May 16 - Sat. Sept. 12 . $186/night..$1,300/week+ SC TX
Fall 09: Sat. Sept. 12 - Mon. Nov. 30.. $172/night..$1,200/week + SC TX
Winter 08/09: (Guests are now reserved through March, 2009)..$1,100/wk + SC TX
3 nights or less, $70 housekeeping fee. SUMMER RESERVATIONS:SATURDAY TO SATURDAY.
2 FREE AMENITY CARDS included, for all Fripp Resort activities - golf, tennis,
restaurants, pools, etc. - required for those age 13 & older, $35-50 p.p.
MONTHLY RENTAL AVAILABLE FOR FALL/WINTER.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Credit Cards Accepted:
Property Photos
- Your shimmering, oceanfront Moonrise from the LR, Balcony and MBR - Fripp Island, South Carolina Vacation Rental
- Georgeous oceanfront sunrises from the LR, Balcony and MBR - Fripp Island, South Carolina Vacation Rental
- 2 Championship Fripp Island Golf Courses: Ocean Point Course, directly behind us - Fripp Island, South Carolina Vacation Rental
- Dining for 4 - 6 people; brand new well-equipped kitchen, frig w/ icemaker
- MBR - Lift your head from your pillow in the a.m., to see beautiful sunrises!
- 2nd Bedroom faces west, overlooking Ocean Point Golf Course & Restaurant
- Another pool besides ours: Cabana Club Pool Complex, all ages, babies to adults.
- Our building is located at the top, left, of this photo of pristine Fripp Island
- An additional view from LR, Balcony and MBR.
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This kind message, much appreciated by me (an Army Brat) is from the husband of the family who were our guests, from 5/30 - 6/6/09: Lisa, I just wanted to drop you a quick note to say what a great time my family had during our recent to Fripp. Your condo was perfect and everything was in such great order upon our arrival. We had an absolute ball and the weather was the best we have every had at Fripp. Thanks for your support and notes to Lisa while I was deployed, she certainly appreciated it. Thanks again for all your support and for your father's service and dedication to our great nation. 416th TEC LNO
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Lisa, I think I wrote you last week about how much fun we had...did you get the email? We had an absolute blast!!! Spotted the dolphins the minute we opened the door. Loved having such a convenient place. Everything in the condo was clean and nice and convenient. It was so great to be able to use your chairs, umbrellas and towels and not have to pack them ourselves. We found the hose by the front stairs very useful in keeping everything sand free after a fantastic day at the beach,. We crabbed, fished, caught sand crabs, watched alligators, swam in the pool, played on the beach, (our favorite spot is POA 2), fed the deer, road around on the golf cart, caught a flounder with my throwing net, caught a sting ray, ate great seafood from Bonita Boathouse, and Gay's...We went to the little place just past the state park going out on the right beside Bubba's (can't remember the name.) Russ caught his first fish at the end of the island near the rocks at low tide. Wilson is an excellent crab snatcher! Can't think of one thing to suggest! Really appreciated the coded door so that we did not have to keep up with a key...that was brilliant! My brother and sister-in-law, nephew and neice live in Beaufort and they met us on the beach for some family time...it was great. Needless to say, it was a welcomed and very enjoyable trip with Clete back home. We really appreciate your generosity...hope to visit again soon. I'll forward pictures a little later. Thanks again! Lisa
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(This is a note from a very sweet mother and daughter who have an annual getaway together. This was their first time to Fripp, early April 2009.): Dear Lisa, I want to apologize for not letting you know sooner about our wonderful vacation. Debbie and I had an incredible time. The condo was beautiful with amazing views. It was all we had hoped for and more. It was so well equipped and very clean. We enjoyed so much watching the dolphins and the sunrise and sunsets were breathtaking. We had a full moon and the reflection on the water was a beautiful sight. Debbie enjoyed her walks on the beach and found some very pretty shells. We loved taking drives around the island and observing the many deer. We went to Beaufort and visited the historic district. It was truly a very special vacation for our very special time together. Thanks for sharing your beach home with us and for being so very helpful. We will defintely recommend it to family and friends. Sincerely, Betty and Debbie
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(This is from a nice couple who stayed w/ us 5/9-5/16/09. They initially had difficulty with connecting to our wireless, but we quickly responded w/ some suggestions.): Lisa, Just a quick note to say thanks for a wonderful vacation! We had a great time. Your unit was the best stocked we have seen yet. The wireless issue was actually due to some security feature that my local isp had put on the computer. We'll reach out to you when we're ready to take our next trip. Best regards, Chris Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry
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(Very nice family who were guests from 4/28-5/3/09. Note how easy it is to get "stuck" on sandbars, whether in a boat, or otherwise): Sent: Monday, May 04, 2009 11:22 PM Subject: Re: Your Fripp Vacation Hi Lisa! The vacation was wonderful. However, no one told the fish. :) We only caught a few fish but it was fun being out there and being together as a family. My brother was in Hilton Head so he came over a couple days and fished with us. My husband and him braved the ocean one day and although they did not go far, they managed to get stuck on a sand bar. So that day they were out there til 8:30 pm when the tide had come back in enough to get unstuck. So they learned a valuable lesson. I just was happy the kids and I were not with them. We swam at the pool there at the condo and watched them from the rock wall. All in all, very amusing! We were very sad to leave and are trying to adjust to being home again. Thanks again! Jennifer
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It was my intent to write as soon as I returned from Fripp, but I got so far behind, that I'm just now starting to catch up. Your condo was terrific!! I pretended it was my own as I cleaned up every morning!! You are so lucky! I can't help but be a little jealous! My daughter came with her two little ones, so it was just us girls, no husbands. I rented a golf cart, which I don't normally do. The weather was perfect. My mom, who is 87, spent hours on the balcony plus I had her on the beach every day for several hours, which she didn't do when I had her there in April. It was just a fantastic five days for all of us. Thank you again for letting us use the condo. It really is a great one.
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Lisa, We had an incredible vacation on Fripp Island!! We absolutely hated coming home yesterday. : ( Your villa is beautiful and the ocean view from your villa is breathtaking! We sat out on your balcony every morning with our coffee and every evening with our wine. The sunrise is absolutely incredible as well as the sunset. We went on the Sunset Cruise on Tuesday evening. It was so much fun! We went to the Beach Club every day and enjoyed that area as well. The beach is beautiful. We also spent every evening at the Sandbar with our kids. That's where all of the young people congregated each evening. My husband and I felt really old even though we are only 45 and 47!! We were absolutely amazed at the deer! They are so tame. We have great pictures of us feeding them bread. The big bucks were eating right out of our hands! We also saw 8 baby alligators and one HUGE alligator in one of the swampy areas of one of the golf courses. Fripp truly is a wildlife refuge! We had lots of great food while there as well! We ate at the Beach Club, Bonita Boathouse, Boondock's, Barbara-Jeans in Beaufort (We had the best crab cakes here we have ever had anywhere! In fact, we are having some shipped to our house! If you haven't ever eaten there I would highly recommend it!). We also went to the Gay Fish Co. and bought grouper and shrimp to cook. It was great!!!! As soon as I get my pictures printed I will send you a copy of my family sitting on the ocean wall out by the pool at your villa. I think we will use this picture for our Christmas cards this year! We are already trying to figure out when we can get back to Fripp Island again! It is a very beautiful, relaxing place to vacation! Thank you again!!!! Sincerely, Mary Susan
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That is a great note Lisa-Thanks for responding. Since we are pretty familiar with the lowcountry we fit right in. Dee was awesome-I called her right after we got there and she had housekeeping bring over 12 more rolls of TP. The guys before us must have snagged it. It was really clean and airy, much like the Kiawah villas we have stayed in. It was clean, cool and tastefully decorated. Almost every day we started at the beach at John Fripp and got to know alot of the help. I always try and get to know them at the food courts, shops, activities center. We went into Beaufort during the water festival and walked around town. It is like a small Charleston. Restaurant wise we ate at Johnson's Creek twice, Boondocks twice. 35 cent shrimp on Wednesdays fills up fast so get there early, Shrimp Shack, Plums, Pizza one night at the food court. No complaints at any of the places. The golfcarts are great and the amenity cards are great for pools. They don't card you too much once they get to know you. The one thing we noticed is that Fripp is not pretentious like Kiawah and you don't get alot of that NY/NJ attitude from tourists that you get in Charleston. Kids had a great time, my 12 yr old went to all the teen nights and met other kids also. I always liked the guestbook idea where each renter could write in it during his stay. The info book we could add to was a cool idea. Anyway I appreciate you letting us stay there and we will definitely be back. You have done a fabulous job down there. Take care- Phil and Betsy
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(Note from owner: I received this anonymous, kind email, from our HomeAway website, following our guests' stay, in July.) Traveler review for this vacation rental - Fripp Island Villa Miami Lakes, FL, USA. Date Submitted: July 29, 2008 Date of Stay: July 2008 The description of the property and its condition was entirely accurate. The kitchen was well equipped, including utensils. Rooms were freshly painted and nicely furnished. The owner provided great customer service and was attentive and responsive. I would highly recommend this property to a family as it is situated right across from the swimming pool. My family and I used to spend a week in Hilton Head, but since discovering Fripp Island last year, we prefer it. No hotels, very slow pace, little traffic (mostly golf carts). Great place to relax, wind down, and spend time with the family.
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We had a wonderful week on Fripp Island! Your condo was very comfortable and it had everything we needed. We really enjoyed the convenience of having a pool right there. We visited the other pools on the island, but liked ours the best! We rented a golf cart one day to tour the island, and had a great time. Our teenage son enjoyed having the wifi available too. All in all, a wonderful family summer vacation. We would highly recommend Fripp Island and your condo! Thanks!!!