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Spend your Holidays by the Beach! Beachfront Fripp Island home with ocean views and screened in deck

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Washer
    Washer
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

Explore the area

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St. Helena Island, SC
  • Fripp Island Beach
    1 min walk
  • Ocean Creek Golf Club
    5 min drive
  • Fripp Island Marina
    5 min drive
  • Hilton Head Island, SC (HHH)
    96 min drive

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About the area

Saint Helena Island

With a stay at this vacation home in Saint Helena Island, you'll be on the beach, just steps from Fripp Island Beach and a 5-minute drive from Sunset View Park. .This beach vacation home is 27.6 mi (44.5 km) from Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island and 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Ocean Creek Golf Club.
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What's nearby

  • Fripp Island Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Ocean Creek Golf Club - 5 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Ocean Point Golf Course - 6 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Bay Street - 37 min drive - 36.5 km
  • Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island - 45 min drive - 44.5 km

Getting around

  • Hilton Head Island Airport (HHH) - 96 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cabana Club - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Bonito Boathouse - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Sandbar on Fripp Island - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Beach Club Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Racquet Club - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Spend your Holidays by the Beach! Beachfront Fripp Island home with ocean views and screened in deck

A two-story beach house with views from every room, Pelican Watch is a family-friendly escape steps from the ocean with a front-row seat to Fripp Island’s untouched natural beauty and wildlife. Listen for birds calling from your deck, walk along the sandy beach to search for turtles, shells and starfish, or simply take it all in from your screened porch.

The airy home greets you with an open floor plan and seamless flow between the living area, dining room and kitchen, featuring high ceilings and picture windows that bring the outdoors in. Inviting, contemporary-cottage decor and modern furnishings create a comfortable atmosphere with plenty of space to relax.

Take in a movie on the flat-screen TV from the sectional sofa, or prepare a summer meal in the gourmet kitchen, fully equipped with stainless steel appliances. Dine indoors at the family-style table, or step outside to the screened porch, furnished with a table and chairs for meals overlooking the ocean.

Pelican Watch sleeps up to 10 guests across four spacious bedrooms with a group-friendly bedding configuration:

Bedroom 1: King
Bedroom 2: Two Queens
Bedroom 3: Queen
Bedroom 4: Two Twins

The primary and guest primary have flat-screen TVs and en-suite baths, while the third and fourth bedrooms share a full bath with walk-in shower. All bedrooms have sliding glass doors leading to furnished outdoor space with beach or marsh views.

With direct access to the beach, you can also enjoy panoramic views directly from the shore. After a day of swimming and sand castles, take advantage of the outdoor shower and private washer & dryer.

With its open layout, ample outdoor spaces and beachfront location, Pelican Watch is an ideal escape for groups looking to rejuvenate by the ocean and explore the untouched natural beauty of Fripp Island.

*Security cameras are located outside of the home. These cameras are only activated when the home is vacant.

Please note that guests must be at least 21 years of age to rent this property.

*Guest cards are not available to purchase for access to Fripp Island amenities such as the restaurants, golf or pools.*

Please be advised, this property can accommodate up to 4 vehicles. Island access requires a car pass to enter. Information for this entry pass should be gathered at booking or a minimum of 14 days before arrival.

Pets are not accommodated at any time.

Business License: BUSLIC.011750.2024
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private balcony or patio. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
This smoke-free vacation home features kayaking nearby.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Natural Retreats

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking options include a garage
  • On-site parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Toaster
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Ice maker

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bath or shower
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean
  • Near the sea
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

3-5050
Vrbo Property
Contemporary Beachfront Home With Screened Deck Ocean Views

Spend your Holidays by the Beach! Beachfront Fripp Island home with ocean views and screened in deck Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 20 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 20 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 20 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 20 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Gail M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beachfront Stay
Immaculate home with a great beachfront location. Sunsets from the back porch were beautiful. The home had plenty of room for our 4 adults and 3 children. The kitchen was well stocked, and there were plenty of towels for everyone. All around a great house! Communication with the property manager was excellent.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful retreat
Our stay in this house was amazing! Right on the beach! House was immaculate. We spent many hours sitting on the screened in porch watching the birds, dolphins and the sun set! A definite place to come back too!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

John S., Spartanburg, SC

Liked: Cleanliness
Best location
We've been going to Fripp every year since our youngest was 7 months old. Now he's 12. Staying in a house on the beach at the western side of the island is the best. Once you stay there it's hard going back to the Ocean Views or Marsh Views. We had to deal with Tropical Storm Debbie for three of the 6 days, but it was still worth it. This house is impressively presented to guests. It's easy to tell that Natural Retreats puts lots of care into this property. The price is good, too, considering the price of nearby homes on the beach. No golf cart or club passes, but that's ok.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jane M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family vacation
It was a great house and location
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

sharon m.

Liked: Cleanliness
Restaurants on the island
Our trip was great except the restaurants on Fripp Island require a membership to eat in the restaurant or to take food out! Seems prejudice to me!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kasey C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Everything we expected
The property was very nice, and the management company was very attentive!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

nancy H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful vacation
This house was perfect for us. We liked the split bedroom plan and the two masters. The screened in porch was an added bonus with our smallest family members. And Fripp is perfect for young children. Not too many waves. We all had a great time.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lauren S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house!
Cannot beat the location of this house on Fripp for a quiet, adventure-filled stay. Our kids loved playing in the tide pools at low tide. The family loved swimming to and exploring Prichard’s Island. At high tide, plenty of waves to play in too. The house is beautiful, clean and comfortable. We would love to come back!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Megan S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Luxury Rental
From the moment we pulled up to Pelican Watch, we were blown away. Beautiful landscaping. Fresh paint. Thoughtful decor. Updated kitchen, bathrooms, and bedrooms. *Incredibly* clean. Our family of six (kids 7, 6, 4, and 3) had everything we needed, from a huge fridge to melamine plates, safe and shady screened porch with hook lock doors, pristine linens and quality mattresses, beautiful bathrooms with storage, and even a tub for the littles. The beach was basically arms length away- such a short walk, and no shoes needed thanks to great upkeep! The tide pools were endless on this end of the island, and the kids soaked in the shallow water and chased minnows throughout low tide. Sunrise and sunset were incredible. This trip was a family favorite. We can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

James C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location and stunning views
We loved the very short walk to get on the beach and the stunning views from the indoor and outdoor porches. Being at the end of the island was very nice too and the traffic and crowds were minimal. Definitely a great place to stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

S.

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It doesn't get any better! Ocean out the back door. Beautiful marsh views from the front. This home was very comfortable with everything you might need for a great stay. The kitchen has everything you might need to cook for a lot of people. They have books to read, games to play, sand toys for the beach. I would love to stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place
This was the perfect location and home for our small family gathering. The beach access was great, and everything was very clean. We'd consider it again!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

meredith n.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Home - Perfect Location!
8 women who have been friends for a long time - perfectly appointed kitchen, great bedrooms and bathrooms - very clean; beautifully decorated ..... BUT THE VIEW! You feel like you are IN the ocean - lovely lovely lovely - cant say enough! Great location for privacy - like we had the beach to ourselves. Nature abounds - sea life, deer, birds - truly a paradise vacation at the SC coast!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Charles Z.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic, clean property - right on the water
We have been coming to Fripp for more than 30 years but this was our first time staying on this end of the island, which we deliberately chose based on the way the beach has eroded / shifted over time. We were very pleased with the decision and the direct beach access from the house. At high tide there was hardly any beach but it was great to hear and see the ocean. At low tide, there was amble beach for our family to run around, and it felt very private and secluded compared to the more crowded end of the island. The house was well maintained and very clean. Great layout for families. Another reviewer previously mentioned two issues to be aware of for families with young kids which I would also flag: the front door handles (facing the street) are easily accessible to toddlers, and there is no manual deadbolt or way to secure the doors, which created a safety issue. Not a deal-breaker, just required some extra vigilance or putting a chair in front of the doors. Also there are lots of delicate trinkets on the shelves . . . again, not a problem (and really lovely decorations) but something that needed to be watched throughout the stay even with a relatively calm toddler. The property management team was very responsive and efficient both before and during the stay when we had one question. Overall extremely pleased and would definitely book again for a return visit to Fripp.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lianna O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful getaway!
This is an awesome property, great space for 4 adults and a 2 year old with room to spare. House was extremely clean, very short trip to beach and ocean views from most of the rooms too. Really a beautiful area. The house is in a quiet area of the island. If you’re looking for a lot to do other than beach and outdoors, probably not a good place for you. We were looking for a quiet beach getaway and couldn’t have asked for more. For those visiting, eating out in restaurants is not convenient! Deli at entrance to island had good options for quick food and lots of grocery needs, didn’t eat from the restaurant there. Johnson Creek Tavern is 10-15 minutes away from the home and food was excellent. The layout of the home felt very child friendly, except our 2 yr old could open door handles to front porch. Screened porch was super nice to let him roam some though. There are lots of breakable trinkets that had to be moved to make it child proof but otherwise perfect! No stairs inside to worry about and rental company provided a pack and play. Over all a fantastic vacation and would highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn Dodd S.

Liked: Cleanliness
great!
Wish we had an amenity card to play golf but the owners were quite clear that this was not provided so only our fault. Beach was pristine and the home was perfect!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

meredith n.

Liked: Cleanliness
PERFECT HOUSE AND LOCATION!
8 Mom-friends found this to be the perfect gettaway! Views from inside and out are breathtaking with the waves converging from all directions! House was immaculate, comfy, beautifully decorated, plenty of perfect seating inside and out...The kitchen had everything we needed and the ice machine was a wonderful bonus! Loved the option of outdoor shower. Nature abounded! Deer everywhere... we saw dolphins several times a day...and a very small shark jumping and feeding in the early evening...plus we saved an octopus that had come up too far on the rocks as the tide went out...We re-booked for next year within a week of returning!!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Scott M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice
simple
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

Carla O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fripp Island Stay
510 Tarpon is a great house. It is very well appointed inside and the location is excellent.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

lucy w.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fripp delight
The house is perfect for our family. Great location ! We’ve been going to Fripp for 40 years and this in one of our favorite houses.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020