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Canal Front, Private Dock, Steps to BEACH, Pool, Food! Resort Access included!

Waterfront holiday home with kitchen and balcony

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View of the house from the canal.
View of the dock and house!
Looking out the kitchen window towards the canal.
View of the canal from the screened in porch.
Newly remodeled kitchen. Super pretty!

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 11

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Gym
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Fripp Island, SC
  • Place, Fripp Island Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Ocean Point Golf Course
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Fripp Island Marina
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Hilton Head Island, SC (HHH)
    ‪109 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 11)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Sunroom

1 Double Futon

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Canal Front, Private Dock, Steps to BEACH, Pool, Food! Resort Access included!

Look no further!! We offer it all- beach and canal!! This house is truly the best location on the island and allows easy access to all the island's activities! We are a canal-front home with a private dock, across the street from the beach, next to the tennis and pickle ball courts, across the street from olympic pool, adult pool, restaurants and shopping! We are less than 100 yards from beach access 16 - which has sand regardless of the tide! (This is an incredible bonus considering some beachfront homes don't have any beach during high tide or have a huge hike to actually get to the water!) We are also INCLUDING 2 Amenity cards with rental! Perfect home!

Once you visit our home you will want to return! This home has generations of love and laughter. It has an open floor plan so you can talk to the chef while sitting on the back porch overlooking the marsh! Downstairs you can follow a family tradition and have an oyster roast on the built in grill!

ADVENTURE/ACTIVITIES: If you feel the need to venture further, you can go to two different wonderful golf courses, a marina, five different restaurants, several pools, and a fitness center!
You can also explore the island on quiet roads and extensive bike trails. There is a lot of wildlife to be seen including alligators, pelicans, osprey, dolphins, crabs, and a lot of deer! There are also many great shells to be found on the beach. It is like your own little mini zoo!

If you wish to get intimately involved with wildlife, you can bring home dinner by going crabbing and fishing off our dock. You can also bring your boat and launch it at the marina or another close public launch.

Fripp also offers Camp Fripp, a children's recreation center where the kids can explore the island while mom and dad golf, play tennis, or just sit by the pool. There are organized activities for the older kids as well.

ISLAND FACTS: Fripp Island is a pristine 3000-acre private, gated island 19 miles outside of Beaufort, South Carolina. The island has three and a half miles of beautiful beaches. Several movies have been filmed on the island including Forrest Gump, Jungle Book, and The Prince of Tides. The authors Pat Conroy and Cassandra King chose to call the island home for a brief while.

HOUSE INFO: This four-bedroom, two-bathroom home has an outdoor covered porch and an enclosed sunroom. There is a king in one room upstairs and a queen in the other room. The pull-out queen is in the sunroom which has a door to shut it off from the rest of the house. Downstairs, one room has a queen and a twin and the other has a queen. PLEASE NOTE: you have to go outside to get to downstairs rooms. ALL OF THE ROOMS HAVE A TV!!! There is a wonderful view of the canal with a private dock. Downstairs there is a screen porch with an enclosed charcoal grill, a ping pong table, and of course a washer and dryer. The kitchen has all of the essentials and then some. You will surely want to enjoy it!

The house was originally intended to be a fishing camp. The downstairs was going to be for all my Grandpa's rowdy friends. The upstairs was supposed to be for the more refined guests! That being said - YOU HAVE TO GO OUTSIDE TO GO FROM THE UPSTAIRS ROOMS TO THE DOWNSTAIRS ROOMS. Some people find this charming. Some find it bewildering. I like to escape downstairs!

The cost of this rental INCLUDES the resort fee and 2 amenity cards!! That is a huge savings to you! If you wish to purchase additional cards the prices are listed below. They are purchased through the owner.

$55/card: Memorial Day - Labor Day for 4-7 days
$39/card: Memorial Day - Labor Day for for 1-4 days
$39/card: Fall, Winter, Spring for 4-7 days
$28/card: Fall, Winter, Spring for 1-4 days

Amenity cards ARE needed for the resort restaurants, golfing, tennis, paddle ball, access to pools, boat rental, paddle board rental.
Amenity cards ARE NOT needed for springtide deli, marina deli, golf cart rentals, bike rentals, and frolicking at the beach.

If you decide you don't need the amenity cards, I'll REFUND you 10% of your base price!!

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning
Gym
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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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
Smoking is allowed on the outside porches.
Upon request of owner, guests will be required to show proof of age.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
On-site 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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the area

Fripp Island

Located in Fripp Island, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Hunting Island Lighthouse and Chapel of Ease are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Ocean Point Golf Course and Ocean Creek Golf Club. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Fripp Island, SC

What's nearby

  • Fripp Island Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Ocean Creek Golf Club - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Ocean Point Golf Course - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Davis Love Park - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Fripp Island Marina - 3 min drive - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Hilton Head Island, SC (HHH) - 96 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cabana Club Grill - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Bonitos Boathouse - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Ocean Point Grill - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Johnson Creek Tavern - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Another Slice - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Canal Front, Private Dock, Steps to BEACH, Pool, Food! Resort Access included! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Canal Front, Private Dock, Steps to BEACH, Pool, Food! Resort Access included!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Canal Front, Private Dock, Steps to BEACH, Pool, Food! Resort Access included!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Canal Front, Private Dock, Steps to BEACH, Pool, Food! Resort Access included! located?

This family-friendly Fripp Island holiday home is located on the waterfront, within a 15-minute walk of Fripp Island Beach and Ocean Point Golf Course. Sunset View Park and Davis Love Park are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 76 out of 87 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 87 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 87 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 87 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 87 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful time at this lovely beach house! The kitchen has everything you would need, the beds were very comfortable and you couldn't beat the location. We enjoyed sunset and sunrise on both porches and the sun room was just perfect for all afternoon nap in the A/C. 10/10!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect spot! Will definitely be trying to stay here again next year!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Charles P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location, locationThis house is in a beautiful and convenient location on the island. The beach is a block across the street and the canal access and views are wonderful. Even though it is an older house it was comfortable, has a well equipped kitchen and spacious. Marcie was easy to reach when we had questions.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Second time staying at this property and we loved it. Conveniently located across from beach access 16 and own private fishing dock. Property has plenty of toys and beach chairs. Kitchen was equipped with extra cooking items. Will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent location! Enjoyed the dock, ping pong table, and short walk to pool, food trucks, and gym. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

CAROLYN E.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

Family Time

Location was great however I did not realize you have to go outside to go to downstairs bedrooms and the screen door was broken. Downstairs was dirty and needed cleaning especially chairs and floor. Also the info stated toiletries and one roll of paper towels were supposed to be provided but were not.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Brenda I.

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

P & G’s beach trip

Great location. Enjoyed the dock! And the beds were some of the most comfortable we’ve had in years of trips to Fripp.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jared L.

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

Awesome place to stay.

We loved the dock on the canal. We caught lots of fish and crab, so much fun for the whole group. Would definitely book again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jenna P.

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

Great service, great place!

Wonderful location. Right on the canal and across from the beach. Marcie went above and beyond helping me figure out the amenities cards. So huge thanks for a great sisters weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Emmanuel D.

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

Great location.

We loved the house and its location. The external stairs was not a problem for our group. Having the dock on the canal gave opportunities forots of great activities during down time when not at the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melinda G.

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

Great house and location

Our family had a great time at Marcie's house! The house was very clean upon arrival and had everything we needed. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here while fishing from the dock or just sitting around on the porches. The kitchen had everything we needed and the beds were comfortable which is always a huge plus while on vacation. There were also plenty of beach chairs, toys, games, etc. to use. We will definitely love to stay here again. Thanks for everything, Marcie!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Sue and Steve A., Asheville

Will Return!

I love this house! The dock on the canal is a wonderful plus. The location on the island is the best. I enjoy sitting on the deck with friends and family, There's plenty of room for all!!! Will certainly return.

10/10 Excellent

Tammy P., Cincinnati, OH

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

Great week!

We really enjoyed our stay in this home! Marcie is a great homeowner to work with and made sure all our needs were taken care of. The location of this house is perfect! The beach is literally right across the street and having your own dock on the creek is so fun for anyone that likes to fish! Overall a very comfortable home that we wouldn’t hesitate to book again!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2020

8/10 Good

Kim G.

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

Fun for All

This was our first time to Fripp Island and it was a wonderful vacation with our family of 5, plus another family of 4. The kitchen was well stocked with spices, utensils, pots and pans, etc. The only reason I gave this a 4 overall rating was because I didn't think the house was that clean and the set up of the bedrooms was really odd. If you have young children, please be aware that the downstairs bedrooms are in a completely different entrance of the house. Thankfully, I have older boys that were ok sleeping down away from the rest of the house. The bedrooms downstairs have no main door entrance to lock themselves in...the only way to lock the doors is on the inside of the actual door. I didn't like the boys locking themselves inside, so we just left them unlocked. It was really odd and I'm not sure if I would rent this property again because of this feature. We had several bad storms in the evening with heavy rainfall, so if the kids wanted to go downstairs to the bedrooms, they got drenched. Overall, this property was in the perfect location. Literally the beach is across the street (walking distance) and the kids loved the dock to catch fish and crabs. The main beach club is a 5 minute walk or bike ride...perfect for people who like the pool. The golf carts came in handy as well. We were able to ride them around the island in the evening, like most people do . If you can, please catch the sunset at the point, absolutely beautiful. Marcie (homeowner) was super easy to work with and was helpful about the property. She answered our questions in a timely manner as well.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Eileen S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely to stay at a home that matches the description on VRBO. Very laid back, on a canal, deer roaming daily. We did not need ammenity cards so exchanged for refund. Owner extremely easy to work with and very accommodating. Will definitely book again!!Thank you for helping make our long weekend extra special.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful location walking distance to beach and pools. Upstairs comfortable with 2 BR’s and plenty of seating for group. Nice view of canal out back. Downstairs BR’s OK. A bit awkward how up and down only connect outside, but it was clear before booking. Couple of missing fixtures and burned out bulb and grill was too grungy to use. Hostess very kind and responsive to text.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tami S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house that includes everything you need. Great location. We enjoyed fishing. We loved watching the deer.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caitlin D.

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

Family beach weekend!

House was super close to the beach and the dock was awesome! Owner was incredibly responsive and attentive! Fripp is an amazing vacation spot for family of all ages and we will be returning soon!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah H.

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

Perfect Hideaway

We adored this house! I was right next to the tennis villas and across from the beach club . But it was situated far back from the road, once you pulled up to the house you felt completely hidden. The crabbing dock was a wonderful bonus and even though we caught just one, it was wonderful to teach my kids one of my favorite pastimes. Marci was an excellent communicator and was so very helpful. We're already planning a return trip.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jane C.

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

Wonderful family reunion

We have been coming to Fripp for nearly 40 years, and this was a great location for a reunion. The house is private despite being right next to the tennis club, and the beach is very close - excellent for small legs! The kitchen was well stocked with essentials, and our host was responsive and friendly. Thank you so much for a great holiday!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Grace M.

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

10/10 would recommend

We loved every minute of our stay at this house! Perfect location, easy communication, and very affordable for what we were looking to experience! We will most definitely be booking here again :)
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

michael m.

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

Great Family Time for Thanksgiving

House was great for our family. Very close to the nearby resort facilities but felt private at the same time. Dock on canal and large backyard were great. House has a beachy / old-school vibe, but beds were super comfortable, house was clean and bug-free (not easy to achieve in this area). All appliances, etc worked great. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darren D.

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

Great weekend

Had a very nice weekend. Easy walk to the beach and the house had great amenities and plenty to do once we got back to the house.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Reece family

Best trip to Fripp!!! This was first time for us staying canal side and we loved it. The kids enjoyed setting and checking the crab baskets and the adults loved to fish from dock.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susie M.

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

Fripp 2024

We were well pleased with the property. The game room and dock were a plus, my grandsons loved them both. Home was clean. The owner was a pleasure to work with. We had to leave early due to tropical storm but really enjoyed the time we were there and would stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

About the host

Hosted by Marcie Hansen

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This house was built by my grandprents in the 1960's. It has been a family haven ever since. My parents own it now. We have family vacations there once a year where we boat, swim, crab, bike, golf cart and get into all sorts of trouble!! I rent the house for them and remember visiting my Grandmother there when I was a kid. She made the craziest food and we had to eat it without complaining! I still can't eat cold soup!! We have so many family memories there, it is a vital part of our lives. We love it when people rent the house and develop some of their own memories!

What makes this property unique

This map doesn't show the canal for some reason. it is there right behind the house! Fripp Island is like any other place in the world. It is an experience you won't forget!!

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