Fripp Island, South Carolina
Welcome to “Sunspot”, a completely renovated (May 2022), tastefully furnished beachfront condominium on beautiful Fripp Island. Sunspot is in the Captain John Fripp Villas, centrally located on the Island, with the very best stretch of beach – whether at high tide or low! Unlike public beaches, such as Hilton Head and Myrtle Beach, Fripp Island is secluded and serene. Even during the high season, the beach is not too crowded to spread out a family’s worth of towels, chairs, coolers and umbrellas, and still have room to build a sandcastle! This beautifully updated condo has two bedrooms and two completely renovated full bathrooms upstairs, and a half bath on the first floor. Wake to expansive views of the Atlantic Ocean. The master bedroom (which has the ocean view) has a stunning queen bed and a lovely, sophisticated en suite bath with a fabulous shower and plenty of vanity storage. The guest room has a queen bed and beautiful built-in bunk beds. The additional full bath is just off the hallway. This bathroom is super cute, with updated fixtures and a nicely tiled tub/shower combination. Each bedroom has a flat screen television, and the guest room t.v. has a DVD player built in! There is ample closet space and plenty of storage for clothes in chests of drawers in each room.
The first floor includes a laundry room with washer and dryer. We do provide a small supply of washing detergent upon your arrival. The kitchen is fully equipped, with plates, glasses, flatware, cookware and utensils, with a full sized dishwasher for your convenience. It includes a five burner smooth top electric stove with oven and microwave, a combo coffee machine for automatic drip or single cup brewing, a toaster, a blender and a full sized refrigerator with ice maker. All appliances are brand new as of May 2022!
There is a half bath on the first floor (not available in many of the two bedroom condos); a dining area which can seat up to eight; and a comfortable den with a large, stylish sofa, a roomy accent chair and a 60” flat screen television for your viewing pleasure. A DVD player and large array of movies are available for your use. There are also connections for Roku or other streaming devices. Right outside the sliding glass door is a patio with a charcoal grill and a nice wrought iron table and chair ensemble with a large patio umbrella for shade. Parents can sip coffee in the morning, or cocktails in the evening, and enjoy the ocean vista while small children cavort on the grassy yard directly behind the villa. The convenient boardwalk to the white sand beach is just steps away. The John Fripp Villas complex has a private pool for residents and guests, if one wants to take a fresh water dip or just relax in the sun without the sand!
We do not provide a golf cart with our rental home. I seriously considered making that an option, but after weighing the pros and cons, decided it was best to let guests rent from one of the local companies. I could provide it myself, and then increase fees for the guest to cover the costs of purchase, use, maintenance and insurance. However, if there were a problem with the cart, it might take several days (or even weeks) for me to be able to get the cart repaired. It is not easy for an individual to get a cart attended to during the busy season, as all the commercial companies are concerned with their own repairs/replacements, etc. If a guest rents a cart themselves, they are assured that the golf cart company will get a replacement cart to them very quickly if there are any problems.
Located 19 miles east of Beaufort, South Carolina, Fripp is a private, 3000 acre nature preserve, which boasts two spectacular golf courses; a Racquet club with eight Fast-Dry clay courts and two hard courts; 7 pools; a full-service Marina; land and water rentals including golf carts, bicycles, mopeds, Carolina Skiffs and kayaks; and guided trips on the “Fripper II”, the Island pontoon cruiser. There are several restaurants on the island, as well as the “Beach Club Food Court”, serving everything from fine dining to burgers and chicken fingers. There are also several fun “watering holes” for the adults to enjoy!
One will certainly enjoy a lovely beach vacation at Fripp relaxing on our spacious beach, playing in the sand and surf, hiking, biking, fishing, and visiting with family and friends in a relaxing and beautiful atmosphere. One can take day trips to nearby Hunting Island State Park, the quaint shops and restaurants of Frogmore, Historic Beaufort, Hilton Head, Savannah, and Charleston. The Captain John Fripp Villa complex has a private pool for the use of our guests. Also, our full kitchen makes cooking complete meals for the family in the villa easy and convenient.
The golf courses, tennis courts, island restaurants, and several island pools are owned and operated by the Fripp Island Golf and Beach Resort. Other resort amenities include the Fripp Children’s camp, recreational equipment rentals, golf cart rentals, and various club-sponsored activities. The resort has a Club Guest Pass policy. In order to access the resort amenities a club guest card must be purchased for each individual aged thirteen and older. Anyone under thirteen must be accompanied by an adult with a club guest card. For guests wishing to order club guest cards, there is a resort fee added to the rental rate. The resort fee is 12.8% of the rental rate (before cleaning fees and taxes). This fee is required by the Fripp Island Resort for anyone utilizing the club amenities. The resort fee is in addition to the club card costs. This is a policy implemented by the new resort owners, as of February 24, 2023. Please note, because the resort fee is not automatically applied via the VRBO platform, the additional amount for resort fees and amenities cards is paid to the homeowner directly. This will be a separate charge on the signed rental agreement. The cost for a weekly club guest card (5-8 days) is $50.00 each during the Summer - typically Memorial Day through Labor Day weekend - and $35.00 for a four-day card (1-4 days). During the rest of the year, the cost for weekly cards is $35.00 and the cost for four-day cards is $25.00. Guest cards are purchased through property owners, and we can certainly order those for our guests who would like to have them. If you do not wish to order Club guest cards, and do not wish to use club amenities, this resort fee will not apply to your rental!
Rental of the villa is contingent upon direct communication between the guest and the homeowner. No rental will be considered complete and valid until a signed rental agreement has been received by both parties! Although we love pets (we have several of our own), we do not take our pets, and we do not allow guests to bring pets to the villa. No, dogs, cats, birds, turtles, lizards, hamsters, gerbils, guinea pigs, hedgehogs... nada! We have outfitted our villa with very nice furnishings, and we expect our guests to take good care of our vacation home.
Fripp Island is just a short distance from the historic towns of Beaufort and Charleston, South Carolina, and Savannah, Georgia. One can easily visit any or all three of these fabulous and charming locations to enjoy antiquing, historic tours, retail shopping, and elegant dining. Many blockbuster movies such as “The Big Chill”, “The Prince of Tides”, “Forrest Gump”, and “The Jungle Book” have been filmed in the area because it provides the perfect combination of natural beauty, historic significance, and innate Southern charm.
Wonderful location, convenient to beach and center island activities. Gorgeous sunrise over the ocean. Clean and well-appointed space. Owner is very attentive and responsive. One of our best rental experiences.
This is a lovely oceanfront villa with everything we needed - or wanted - for our relaxing getaway from the real world! We walked to the beach to watch the sunrise and sunset - and to look for shells - many times in just minutes. I can't wait to return to Sunspot for another totally relaxing trip to Fripp Island!
Our visit to Fripp Island was everything we wanted. The property owner, Libby, was available to care for our needs but not at all in our way. We were right on the beach (which was great) and could see the sunrise from our bedroom. Everything we needed was right there. I would readily go back again.
Barbara is a wonderful host. Very communicative and concerned that we had a pleasant stay. The location was perfect -- pool and beach being within walking distance. We had 3 adults and 4 kids under 8 -- which probably is max capacity for kids. If you have just adults and some older children - this would be a perfect property. Thank you Barbara !
Might as well throw in another “C” for the excelent communication from booking to checkout with Libby, the host! This is a great spot on Fripp and is very well-equipped. Our family of 5 (2 adults, 3 teen boys) were comfortable. I highly recommend this place!
We loved staying in this unit. Best location on the island as it is centrally located in the middle of the island. Nicely decorated, very clean and had everything we needed, Very comfortable and right on the beach. Nice pool and great beach access. I would highly recommend this unit and will definitely stay here again. The owner was very kind and accommodating. Thanks for sharing your condo with us!
We loved the sun spot. The short walk to the beach was perfect for our family. Thank you Libby for the wonderful vacation!
Great location! Great communication. Very clean. Family loved it. Minor issue with internet but not homeowners fault.
The home was beautiful and in immaculate condition. It was the perfect place for our 5 and 7 year old boys to make so many family memories. Would recommend. 10/10
Our family of 5 had a wonderful stay here at Fripp. The condo was PERFECT. It was clean, updated, and had everything we needed. It was 80 and sunny, so we didn’t end up using the board games or DVDs, but they’re such a nice addition. The kids LOVED the bunk beds with reading nooks. The adults loved the view of the ocean and coffee on the patio. The location is fantastic - we walked to the beach every day and it’s just a short golf cart ride to play pickle ball, golf, or get ice cream. Libby was a wonderful host - great communication and you can tell she truly cares for her properties and ensures her guests have great experiences. We already requested to book with her again next year!
Well appointed villa on the ocean with easy access to the beach.
Condo was very clean and tidy. Kitchen was well stocked. We stayed in the dead of winter, so, we didn't use the bikes or beach supplies, but they were readily available. Condo was in a great quiet location right on the beach with great views. The owner, Mrs. Libby, was very quick to reply in communications and eager to share info with you. Will surely keep on our list for our next visit to Fripp.
My wife and I had a great experience at this beautiful property. The setting was comfortable and inviting, and the beach was awesome. We especially loved experiencing sunrise on the beach, and then having coffee outside on the nice patio. Many thanks to our thoughtful host for making this property available.
Barbara was a pleasure to deal with. Her communication was exceptional and she was very helpful with any questions I had. The home was super clean. I have started taking my Roomba (vacuum) when we book vacation homes because it’s easier with sand and crumbs and kids. The first time I ran it the floors were so clean it didn’t pick anything up so the cleaning crew did an awesome job. Beds were comfortable and everything worked great. Highly recommend.
We had a great time!
Close to boardwalk beach access and Sand Bar. Has everything you need, including several camp-style chairs, which I prefer at my age rather than sitting low! Updated finishes and plugs with USB ports worked great for everyone's electronics. Smart TVs including in bedrooms meant everyone could follow their routines and series. Very responsive owner made stay easy. We would definitely return!
Awesome!!
My family of 5 was wowed the second we entered the Villa! Beautiful view of the ocean before us while getting to stay in a gorgeous space. Libby was beyond helpful in letting us know about her property allowing us to be 100% prepared for our trip. She had all the things needed to have a restful and relaxing time. Built in bunk beds were my kids favorite. Coffee on the patio in the am, beach thereafter where we had LOTS of space to throw frisbee, football etc. We look forward to our next time at Sunspot!
We have stayed at many different areas on Fripp. This location is by far the best if you looking for beach and entertainment options. The host was super easy to work with. The newly updated villa was a plus, such beautiful decorations and colors!
We just returned from our 2nd stay at Libby’s wonderful condo and it was even better than the first. Beautiful renovations all throughout the condo and bunk beds that magically kept our 7 year old in her own bed the ENTIRE week we were there! The condo has everything you need and is decorated so nicely. The location cannot be beat either. Such a short walk down to the beach and perfect spot for evening rides around on the island in our rented golf cart. I cannot recommend this property enough and we hope to return again next year!! Libby is wonderful to rent from and truly wants her guests to enjoy their vacation at Fripp and stay in her lovely home.
I can’t say enough about the property or the host. This townhome is totally renovated in style. The host is wonderful and goes above and beyond to make sure everything is perfect. Now, let’s talk about location! Literally steps from the patio door to the path over the dunes and your on the beach!!! You can sit on the patio and see the beach and hear the relaxing sound. Had you rather be in a swimming pool.? There is a private pool for residents and guest of this property only. If you have an amenities card, you are within walking distance to the adults only pool. We will definitely not only return to Fripp Island, we will stay at this property.
The condo has been newly renovated and is beautiful. All the amenities you could want. You can watch the ocean from the porch and listen to the waves as u fall asleep. The owner made the entire process so easy. We can’t wait to go back again.
Perfect location on the beach with beautiful renovations! Property was perfect size for 2-3 adults and 2 young children.
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