With additional payment of a Resort Fee (12.8 % or less of the base rate) and purchase of Guest Cards, you may access Fripp Island Resort amenities (you will order and make payment directly through the owner). Resort Amenities include restaurants, golf, tennis, pickleball, numerous pools, access to rent golf carts, kayaks, etc. through Fripp Island Excursions, Camp Fripp, etc.
Fripp Island can be a delightful vacation even without the Resort. Golf carts, bikes and kayaks can be rented nearby at Barefoot Bubba's (contact them at 843-541-3400 and barefoot-bubbas.com). Electric Golf carts can be rented through Suttcliffe Golf Carts (843-524-6502). There are several good restaurants within 10 miles of Fripp. And individuals offer fishing expeditions and lovely sunset cruises where you can see the dolphins. Instacart delivers from the Publix on Ladys Island to the house. A local company will set up tents on the beach for a fee. Sea Oat's center island location is perfect.
Fripp Island is a family island, and everyone rides around on golf carts. With a 15 - 20 mph speed limit, the pace is easy and safe. There are so many wonderful activities and learning experiences for children at nearby Hunting Island. Fripp Island is a nature preserve - a bird watcher's and photographer’s paradise. Tour Penn Center and study the Gullah culture. Horseback Riding Facility 10 minutes from Fripp. Art Galleries, great restaurants and shops in charming Beaufort by the Bay. Buy your fresh fish and garden vegetables along Highway 21.