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Exterior
Exterior
View of dock from back deck.
Property grounds
Living area

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 82800 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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St Helena Island, SC
  • Place, Fripp Island Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Ocean Creek Golf Club
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Davis Love Park
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, Hilton Head Island, SC (HHH)
    ‪86 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Queen Beds

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Double Beds

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Family beach house

Only 50 yards from the beach.
3 bedrooms upstairs, 1 bedroom downstairs with a large living area including a mini kitchen.
Easy access to a canal in the backyard which is great for fishing or hanging out
Beach view from front patio.
Located on the front road of the island directly across from a beach path making it easy access to the water and also a water view from the front patio!
Dock is in the backyard, perfect for fishing, kayaking or boating, and also giving more access to the interior of the island and its great scenery!
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the neighborhood

Fripp Island

Fripp Island is home to this vacation home. Penn Center and York W. Bailey Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Hunting Island Lighthouse and Chapel of Ease.
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Map
St Helena Island, SC

What's nearby

  • Fripp Island Beach - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Ocean Creek Golf Club - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Davis Love Park - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Fripp Island Marina - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Ocean Point Golf Course - 3 min drive - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • Hilton Head Island Airport (HHH) - 97 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cabana Club Grill - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Ocean Point Grill - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Bonitos Boathouse - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Sandbar on Fripp Island - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Beach Club Restaurant - ‬11 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Family beach house pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Family beach house?

As of Apr 3, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Family beach house on Dec 4, 2021 start from $550, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Family beach house?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Family beach house?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Family beach house located?

Situated in Fripp Island, this vacation home is within a 15-minute walk of Fripp Island Beach, Sunset View Park, and Davis Love Park. Ocean Creek Golf Club and Fripp Island Marina are also within 1 mi (2 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 18 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 18 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 18 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 18 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

6/10 Okay

Mary H.

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy

First vacation on Fripp

Castaway Cottage is looking tired, inside and out. Poor lighting in the living room space. Old pots and pans, Teflon pealing on some. Two slice toaster, the inside panels do not work. Stained bed linens and old towels, 3 different colors in my bathroom. On arrival, the air conditioning in the lower living level did not work and the upper level 80 degrees. Prompt response from property manager and repairman came and fixed the air conditioning. My daughter arrived first and the door was propped open by the cleaning person. The floor of the upper level was very dirty. Did anyone check out the house for cleanliness and lights working??? Despite the disappointing condition of the house, we enjoyed our time on the island and will return next year but not to this house.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Diane H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

Overall great place, easy beach access.. could use a little love like new screen in doors, lamps, reaccess kitchen utensils, etc.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect location

The location of this house was perfect. It’s directly across from the beach access. Upon arriving we realized we didn’t have any wash cloths or hand towels, a text to the property manager and towels arrived almost immediately! The house set up was great - apartment style bedroom and living area is totally separate from the main house. This was perfect as we have a very active toddler that could play downstairs without waking the entire house. The basement has a sink and fridge although the fridge wouldn’t cool, kind of a bummer with all the food and drinks we had for the week. But we made trips to the marina for ice and used coolers in lieu of the basement fridge. We really enjoyed the screened in porch - was perfect for relaxing in the evenings and not getting bitten by bugs. The house was clean but we did see some spiders and roaches however the owner seems on top of it - a pest guy showed up to spray while we were there. The floors are in need of a good mopping, but overall showers, sinks, everything was very clean. Overall, a great stay and would rent again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Little Get Away

The house is located on the canal with a very short walk to the beach. It was relaxing to sit on the screened porch and “take in” Fripp. Definitely will rent again!!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debbie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome location!!

Great house with tons of room!! Perfect location right across from one of the beach access points and it happened to be one of the less crowded ones too!! The downstairs area is great for kids and young adults!! We enjoyed our stay!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kim H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The layout was perfect for 4 couples!

The location was excellent too!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hoke H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location and wonderful layout.

Perfect stay!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Craig I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location and space

As advertised great communication with owner
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wendy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome location!

This is a spacious home in a terrific location! I saw comments about pest control, need for updates, etc, on previous reviews and had some concern going in, but I found this property to be very clean with recent updates. Bedrooms are large, living spaces are very large. Closets need some doors, but I assume that perhaps the owners are in process of renovation and just haven’t gotten this last item completed. Everything about our stay was terrific! Location is wonderful, with beach just across the street.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Gayle T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stay for the weekend

There were some problems initially, but owner was easily reachable and problems addressed quickly.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patricia N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location for Beach Access

Joy, Property Manager was so helpful throughout our stay on Fripp Island. The house was in a great location, comfortable and well kept.... The Newsome Famly
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

6/10 Okay

John S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Fripp Island - Great Location

Overall, a pleasant stay with a great location for beach access. Property needs updating and refreshing. Definitely needs professional bug control. Easily accomplished but should be a priority.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristin B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Location is hard to beat!

We loved the location of this home. A ramped (no steps) beach access is right across the street. The home is situated basically in the center of all of the activities we were interested in- beach, pool, golf, shopping, and crabbing and fishing off the dock in the backyard. The home is not as huge and fancy (or costly;) as it’s neighbors, but enjoys the location which can’t be beat. It was perfect for 6 adults and 2 kids. We had a great vacation there!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gianpaolo B.

Wonderful stay

Great location.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lianne W.

Absolutely perfect!

Great screen porch and location !!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

aaron m.

Beautiful home in a great location. Looking forward to visiting again

Beautiful home and terrific location on Fripp. Will definitely visit again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janice S.

Great location very nice house!

First time to Fripp and we loved it. House was great with plenty of room and great access to beach!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gretchen E.

Awesome house and location!

House is up-to-date and awesome layout. Loved the location - right across the street from beach access. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2018

About the host

Hosted by Joy Mansell

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Why they chose this property

The front porch on Castaway Cottage is the perfect place for sipping morning coffee and watching the island wake up with the waves rolling in on the beach.

What makes this property unique

We love the perfect location for beach access! It's a 1 minute walk out of our front door to the beach! Another unique feature is our separate living area/kitchen downstairs for families who need a separate space for the teenagers or perhaps the inlaws or a couple with a baby who needs to have a quite retreat from the main house.

We will provide 4 amenity cards with your rental and will be able to secure any additional ones you may need for 50.00 each.

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