This vacation home places you next to Fripp Island Beach and within 2 miles (3 km) of Sunset View Park. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a balcony, and a refrigerator.
474 Tarpon is a 6-bedroom, 3 bath, oceanfront, 24/7 beach home. Located centrally on Tarpon Blvd, this home is a golf cart ride away from the island's many amenities, golf courses and tennis/pickleball courts. Recent updates at this property include all new mattresses and box springs in 2025. Interior updates include new paneling and updated closets in the upstairs bedrooms in 2025. The back deck and boardwalk to the beach was redone in 2025. This centrally located oceanfront home is the perfect place for your vacation and will comfortably accommodate 14.
This 6-bedroom home is set up with 2 bedrooms with a bath between on each side of the house on the 2nd floor, and 2 bedrooms with a bath between on the 1st floor. All 4 2nd-floor bedrooms have 1 queen bed, a dresser, a closet, and bedside tables on each side. The last 2 bedrooms are downstairs. 1 bedroom has 2 queen beds, 2 closets, a dresser and bedside tables. The 6th bedroom has 2 twin beds, a closet, and a dresser. The left bathroom upstairs has a tub shower combo, and the other bathrooms have a shower.
Features of the property include a wide-open great room with privacy in bedrooms when needed. There is a spacious foyer when you enter the home, a great place to take off flip flops and empty beach bags before going upstairs. The laundry room is just to the left of the main entrance in the carport and has a full-size washer and dryer and 2nd refrigerator. An ideal place to put wet beach/pool towels to have ready for the next day! The large screened-in porch has plenty of seating and leads directly to the propane grill and newly renovated deck and private boardwalk down to the beach. This property has 7 tv's, 1 in each bedroom and 1 in the living room. The tv's are streaming only, but the property includes YouTube TV to allow you to access your choice of live TV, Amazon Firesticks in each room with High-Speed Wireless Internet (one room has a Roku tv).
Take a walk down your private boardwalk that is partially submerged underwater at the highest tide. At low tide their is plenty of beach to explore. The newly renovated deck features a place to wash the sand off your feet along with a fish fileting station with running water.
The View:
The home is backed up directly to the beach, with a panoramic view of the ocean from the living room, kitchen, and two back bedrooms, truly surrounding you with the ocean. One of the best views on Fripp Island!
Notes about the home:
This beach house has been hosting families for many years. The owners renovated the back deck and 2nd-floor bedrooms in 2024. Full size oven installed in 2024! All mattresses and box springs were replaced in 2025 due to popular demand.
Guest Cards Included:
Also included in your rental are up to 14 guest cards. These cards are required for access to all resort amenities including restaurants and bars, pools (opened year-round), golf, pickleball, tennis, fitness center, and more. For current hours of operation please visit our Hours of Operation page on the Resort site as some hours adjust seasonally. Guest cards offer exclusive access to discounted rates on golf and tennis.
Your unit is stocked with a starter set of essentials like toilet paper and paper towels. Springtide Market & Deli (located at the front of the island near the guard gate) stocks all essentials needed for a longer stay as well as groceries, grab-and-go, liquor, beach accessories, and much more!
Getting to know Fripp Island:
Located 20 miles from Beaufort, South Carolina, Fripp Island is a gated, private island, comprised of about six and a half square miles. The views from Fripp Island are unlike others in the Sea Islands, as Fripp is the most seaward of them all.
Take advantage of the many amenities that Fripp Island has to offer. Fripp Island features a multitude of food and beverage options for your enjoyment. With two championship golf courses, five pool complexes, 12 pickleball courts, 6 tennis courts, and three-and-a-half miles of uninterrupted beach, Fripp Island is an unspoiled treasure. The island also has a full-service deep-water marina, bicycle, paddle board, kayak, boat, and golf cart rentals available.
Fripp Island is a designated wildlife sanctuary and is also host to many whitetail deer and other amazing wildlife. You will be sure to see them as you enter the island gates.
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen, 3 bathrooms, and a balcony, and there's space to spread out with 6 bedrooms. Guests can enjoy a TV and stay connected with free WiFi. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a coffee maker, and an ironing board.
Note from host: Fines will apply if smoking is detected.
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
Near the ocean
On the waterfront
Things to do
Gym
Kayak
Optional golf privileges
Cycling nearby
Fishing nearby
Horseback riding nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
General
Property located in a resort
Unit size: 2,900 square feet
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:30 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25
Check-out
Check-out before 10:30 AM
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Rules
Pets Not Allowed
No House parties
Must be 25 or older
Put trash out Tuesday and Friday nights. Pick up is early in the morning.
Empty fridge before departure.
Run dishwasher prior to departure
Pets
This property doesn't allow pets
Note from host: Unless pet friendly property or owner approved.
Children and extra beds
Note from host: Age 13 & up must have a guest card for Resort use
Events
No events allowed
Unless prior authorization is given
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Fines will apply if smoking is detected.
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
Note from host: Unless prior authorization is given
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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
Check-in: 4:30 PM
Check-out: 10:30 AM
Minimum check-in age: 25
We should mention
Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
Note from host: Unless prior authorization is given
Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector.
Property is also known as
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Frequently asked questions
What's there to do within easy reach of this vacation home?
This vacation home is located in Fripp Island, just steps from Fripp Island Beach. You'll also find Ocean Creek Golf Club and Fripp Island Marina within a short drive.
Is this vacation home next to a casino?
No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.
Is there an indoor pool at this vacation home?
No, there is no indoor pool at this vacation home.
Does this vacation home provide breakfast?
No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.
Does this vacation home allow pets to stay free of charge?
No, pets aren't allowed at this vacation home.
What is the closest airport to this vacation home?
The closest major airport to this vacation home is Hilton Head Island Airport (HHH), which is about 13.1 mi away.