Private Pool/Steps to the BeachNew Remodel/No Resort Fees
House in Saint Helena Island, SC
16 guests · 5 bedrooms · 5 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Top-tier experienceOne of the higher cost properties in the area
Includes essentialsPool, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner and more
About this house rental
Awesome Beach House!! On the best part of Fripp Island. We include a six-seater golf cart, high-speed internet, as well as a private pool which can be heated in March, April, May, September, October or November for an additional fee of $200/week. Amenity Cards are not available.
New renovations -
Kitchen
Top to bottom kitchen renovation. This includes new appliances, updated and better-designed to handle your large crowd.
Bathrooms - 4
An additional bathroom added and all original bathrooms remodeled. Three bedrooms will have a bathroom connected. Two of the bedrooms on the first floor of the house will still share the bathroom in the middle This bathroom will also be renovated. The other first floor bedroom will be connected to a bathroom now. There will be 4 bathrooms total, instead of the 3 we orignally had.
Laundry
Laundry room with washer and dryer.
Bedrooms- 5
1 king and 2 twin beds with private bath on top floor
1 queen with private bath on main floor
1 queen with shared bath on main floor
1 queen with shared bath on main floor
1 room with 2 twin beds and 2 sets of bunk beds and private bath on top floor (sleeps 6).
The loft has been expanded and enclosed to be a bunk room with the ability to sleep six.
Brand new HVAC throughout the whole house.
Visit 'Conch Out Cottage' for an unforgettable vacation experience. Centrally located on Fripp Island, this five bedroom, four bath, Fripp Island beach house has something for everyone! Relax by your own private heated pool while surfing on our high-speed wireless internet connection. No more toting your beach paraphernalia back and forth across the island - with less than a minute walk from this fourth row house you can be on the beach in seconds.
Each room has been beautifully decorated to remind you that you are on vacation. The spacious kitchen has been well equipped with the cook in mind and includes new appliances, that very-important 2nd refrigerator, and an eating area with plenty of seating. The large open living area includes two seating areas and multiple skylights and windows.
With five bedrooms, this great floor plan comfortably sleeps 16. The generous master bedroom suite includes a private balcony and a spacious bathroom. For those who prefer to relax indoors, each bedroom includes its own flat screen TV. Enjoy the ocean breeze on the deck or screened-in porch.
For those who do not have the luxury to leave all their work behind, we aim to please with free wifi. Enjoy the slow-paced lifestyle of Fripp Island as you cruise along in our six-seater golf cart, which is included in your rental price.
This house is designed to make your vacation stay as memorable and relaxing as possible. Whether you are looking for the perfect spot for a multi-family summer vacation, a golf or business getaway, or just an off-season break, we believe you will find what you’re looking for. Start renting a beach house that settles the question of where you will want to stay next year. Call now to reserve the perfect vacation at the 'Conch Out Cottage.'
New renovations -
Kitchen
Top to bottom kitchen renovation. This includes new appliances, updated and better-designed to handle your large crowd.
Bathrooms - 4
An additional bathroom added and all original bathrooms remodeled. Three bedrooms will have a bathroom connected. Two of the bedrooms on the first floor of the house will still share the bathroom in the middle This bathroom will also be renovated. The other first floor bedroom will be connected to a bathroom now. There will be 4 bathrooms total, instead of the 3 we orignally had.
Laundry
Laundry room with washer and dryer.
Bedrooms- 5
1 king and 2 twin beds with private bath on top floor
1 queen with private bath on main floor
1 queen with shared bath on main floor
1 queen with shared bath on main floor
1 room with 2 twin beds and 2 sets of bunk beds and private bath on top floor (sleeps 6).
The loft has been expanded and enclosed to be a bunk room with the ability to sleep six.
Brand new HVAC throughout the whole house.
Visit 'Conch Out Cottage' for an unforgettable vacation experience. Centrally located on Fripp Island, this five bedroom, four bath, Fripp Island beach house has something for everyone! Relax by your own private heated pool while surfing on our high-speed wireless internet connection. No more toting your beach paraphernalia back and forth across the island - with less than a minute walk from this fourth row house you can be on the beach in seconds.
Each room has been beautifully decorated to remind you that you are on vacation. The spacious kitchen has been well equipped with the cook in mind and includes new appliances, that very-important 2nd refrigerator, and an eating area with plenty of seating. The large open living area includes two seating areas and multiple skylights and windows.
With five bedrooms, this great floor plan comfortably sleeps 16. The generous master bedroom suite includes a private balcony and a spacious bathroom. For those who prefer to relax indoors, each bedroom includes its own flat screen TV. Enjoy the ocean breeze on the deck or screened-in porch.
For those who do not have the luxury to leave all their work behind, we aim to please with free wifi. Enjoy the slow-paced lifestyle of Fripp Island as you cruise along in our six-seater golf cart, which is included in your rental price.
This house is designed to make your vacation stay as memorable and relaxing as possible. Whether you are looking for the perfect spot for a multi-family summer vacation, a golf or business getaway, or just an off-season break, we believe you will find what you’re looking for. Start renting a beach house that settles the question of where you will want to stay next year. Call now to reserve the perfect vacation at the 'Conch Out Cottage.'
Amenities
Pool
Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Family friendly
Map of Saint Helena Island, SC
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Ratings and reviews
Summary of reviews
The guests appreciated the well-stocked kitchen, heated pool, spacious rooms, and easy beach access. The private pool and amenities like golf carts were highlights, making their stay enjoyable and memorable.
10.0 / 10.0
This is our second year staying at this property for our summer Fripp trip and it is perfect. We have four adults and two children (age 14 and 10) and the space is perfect to allow us to spread out or come together.
The owners have made a lot of updates in the past year and we loved them all. The extra laundry area upstairs made it easier to stay current on the laundry. The extra upstairs bathroom really came in handy. The kitchen had every single thing we needed. And, of course, we love the pool.
The location is also great --walking distance to a great beach access point.
Couldn't have asked for a better house for our needs.
10.0 / 10.0
very responsive with any questions. everything was very clean. Great location and fit us perfectly. the pool was a great added bonus. can’t wait to come stay here again!
10.0 / 10.0
Perfect location and amenities for our family of 7 to enjoy a week at our favorite beach. The kitchen had everything you would ever need. I was actually shocked my how well stocked it was from dishes, pots and pans, cookware, and kitchen appliances. You could literally cook Thanksgiving dinner. The washer and dryer are huge, which was perfect for a large family like ours. There was plenty of rooms and sitting areas to allow for our family to spread out, start and leave out board games, and make ourselves feel at home. You are literally a 1 minute walk from a beach access point. The boardwalk over the marsh is long, so I would bring a wagon. The best part of the house for us was the pool. We had the pool heated as we were there at the end of Sept, and it was entirely worth it. It was lovely to have access to our own pool whenever we wanted. We will be booking again here next year.
10.0 / 10.0
This was the perfect property for our family. Plenty of space and room to spread out. Loved the screened porch, the big kitchen, the two refrigerators and the pool (of course). The location was amazing and made it easier to get to the beach. Kitchen was very well stocked with pots, pans, utensils and small appliances. We would definitely stay again!!
10.0 / 10.0
Property was very nice. Pool was great. Kitchen was very very well stocked for a large group. Beds were comfortable. Only complaint was the dryer didn’t dry well but the outside vent was full and the owner did respond to that request. But was a very enjoyable vacation
10.0 / 10.0
We recently took a couples get away vacation without our kids and the property was so relaxing, quiet, with lots of room and amenities. We absolutely loved how many utensils, pots and pans, and kitchen items this property included. Between the group of us 8 adults we were able to all utilize the kitchen for our individual and group dinner needs. All the women commented how convenient it was to have a mixer, pitchers, endless mixing bowls for our dinners together! The pool was another huge hit! Heated, lots of space for all of us, and well kept! The house had tons of room and space for all to have individual rooms and bathrooms. The hosts were also super accessible via text or message for anything we needed or questions we had. Highly recommend! We will for sure be bringing our kiddos with us next time for a family trip at this home!
10.0 / 10.0
11 family members. Great property and location
Deer in the yard walk to the beach. Golf cart included. Good value. Everything y needed provided. Note off season nothing is really open on Fripp Island restaurant wise
10.0 / 10.0
My family loves this home. The kitchen has everything you need, the beach is a short walk, the pool is amazing. Can’t wait until next year!
8.0 / 10.0
Great place!
The home was in a great location. The pool was wonderful! We enjoyed our stay and plan to return again.
10.0 / 10.0
Super place to stay for our family!
The property couldn’t have been better for our family gathering to celebrate a 50th Anniversary. We came from 3 states and one family from SC that has been to Fripp several times. Ages 4 to 75. The house had everything what was useful for staying at the beach. It had a great kitchen, nice bedrooms, bathrooms, , laundry, golf cart, and best of all, a pool and a block to the boardwalk to the beach. It was a great
Place on a beautiful, natural area. Thanks to our property owners, Beth, our property manager and VRBO.
10.0 / 10.0
Short walk to beach, LOVE the heated pool!
We loved our stay at this property. Beth was easy to communicate with and responded promptly.
The house was comfy, and our family of 5 had plenty of room to spread out. The kitchen was well appointed with everything we needed to prepare our own meals. And we ate almost every meal at the home because we have multiple food allergies. There was a starter supply of toilet paper in each bathroom, and a partial roll of paper towels in the kitchen. We always bring or purchase these items anyway for vacation rentals, in addition to kleenex, dishwasher detergent, dish soap, HE laundry detergent, & garbage bags, so plan to pack those items or purchase on your grocery run.
We only took the golf cart out once and enjoyed checking out the island, but we could see that in warmer weather it would be great fun to use to cruise all around the island.
Our spring break was on the early side, so the weather wasn't the most cooperative. But having the house less than a 5 minute walk from the beach, was a huge asset. It was much less daunting to drag the kids and our beach stuff out there in the chilly wind knowing it was only a short walk back should any or all of the kids decide they'd had enough.
But the heated pool pretty much saved our trip! The first 2 days were in the 40-50's, unseasonably cold as we were told by the locals. The pool guy who came to clean the pool told us the heater won't work in air temps below 50, so the water was a bit chilly. While that didn't stop our daring kids, we stayed sidelined in lounge chairs in the sun. By the 3rd day the water felt great, and was often significantly warmer than the air temps, so we were all able to jump in and enjoy a lot of pool time.
All in all we had a great and relaxing get away, and would definitely recommend Beth's place to others.
10.0 / 10.0
EXCELLENT
We had a wonderful, peaceful time. The host was the best I've had by far.
The house was excellent, size was perfect, kitchen had everything you would have in your own home. Clean and neighborhood was very nice. A walk on a path to the beach with an abundance of wildlife all around the island. We will be back.
10.0 / 10.0
Great property with everything you need
Great property with everything we needed. Great location within walking distance to the beach. And the pool was great.
10.0 / 10.0
Great location, Great property
The house was wonderful, spacious, and even better than advertised. We loved the pool, near beach access, and the golf cart was a wonderful. We loved everything about it and hope to come back soon.
10.0 / 10.0
Lots of space, great pool!
My group of 6 girlfriends had a great stay. Everything was clean and comfortable. The walk to the beach is 2 minutes, tops. The heated pool was perfect for our early Nov visit. Great having a golf cart to get a feel for the island. The management was so nice and allowed us to move our date at the last minute. Our friend’s father passed away right before our booking and they let us reschedule with no penalties. I couldn’t have asked for more! So thankful for the time we had together during such a tough year. Would love to go back!
10.0 / 10.0
Perfect Mom's Weekend Away
This house was amazing! Everything was very clean and the house was better than the pictures advertise. Plenty of space for 7 of us to enjoy a much needed mom's weekend, the heated pool was perfect, the beach was serene and the icing on the weekend was cruising around on the golf cart and capturing fun and very memorable pictures. The kitchen is large and was more than equipped for us to make and enjoy several meals. We are already planning next year's visit and hope to stay here again.
4.0 / 10.0
We loved our time here. The home had a few areas that were somewhat dated, but it was clean, comfortable, roomy, and the recent updates looked great!The pool was warm, and beach access was super easy (especially with the 6-seater golf cart). The owner was easy to work and communicate with, and it was probably one of the best booking experiences we’ve ever had. We felt safe, and really appreciated how well marked the different cabinets in the kitchen were as we preferred to cook at the house as much as possible. We can’t wait to come back! Thanks again for a great getaway.
8.0 / 10.0
Had a lovely “re-entry” into vacationing
We loved our time here. The home had a few areas that were somewhat dated, but it was clean, comfortable, roomy, and the recent updates looked great!
The pool was warm, and beach access was super easy (especially with the 6-seater golf cart).
The owner was easy to work and communicate with, and it was probably one of the best booking experiences we’ve ever had. We felt safe, and really appreciated how well marked the different cabinets in the kitchen were as we preferred to cook at the house as much as possible. We can’t wait to come back!
Thanks again for a great getaway.
10.0 / 10.0
Pre Christmas Getaway
The house was exactly as described in an excellent location. The kitchen was well stocked. Location could not be better, amd the owners were easy to communicate with. We had a great time!
10.0 / 10.0
Great location
Home is spacious, clean and exactly as describe in Vrbo listing. We would recommend this property without hesitation and would stay again if we're ever in the area in the future. I would recommend bringing a wagon or cart to transport chairs and such to the beach. Property is very close to boardwalk, but boardwalk over to the beach is a tad bit long. Thanks for sharing your home, we had a great vacation.
10.0 / 10.0
Great Vacation Home
We have stayed at several houses on Fripp Island and this one has been our favorite by far!!! The owners respond quickly and are very accommodating. The house is spotless, fully stocked, cabinets & light switches are labeled, memory foam mattresses and so beautifully decorated. The walk to the beach is easier than we are used to on Marlin Dr. There are more people on the beach at the access but it’s still not crowded. The pool was a life saver due to the heat index during our week (90’s all week). The only complaint was the bugs in the evening by the pool which is not the owners fault...it’s just nature and standing water from the rain two days before we got there. Locals told us to by thermacells and they did the trick. My family & I have a new favorite Fripp vacation home & will definitely be back.
10.0 / 10.0
Well Done House
The property was nicely done and clean. The location was very close to the beach and the swimming pool and golf cart where hits with our grandchildren. The sleeping arrangements were good for 6 adults and 3 children.
10.0 / 10.0
Paradise
We stayed with multiple family members. Everyone was comfortable. However, one of the bathrooms had a difficult to use shower to bath switch and the soaking tub stopper didn’t work in the master which made it unusable. The pool was perfect after the short walk from the beach. We never saw where the switch was to turn the lights on however. The location made it convenient to get to the beach for a short dip or the whole day. The golf cart helped us get around the island conveniently. Amenity passes would have helped us use the tennis courts and restaurant on the island. The kitchen was perfectly stocked with cooking utensils and pots. The multiple seating areas were great. We would definitely book again!
10.0 / 10.0
Great family time!
This is our second time staying here and we really enjoyed this house. This house has everything you could want for a family vacation. Very clean house with a fully stocked kitchen which made cooking very easy. The private pool was very nice. Great house for small children highchair and booster seats provided. Great location close to beach and easy access. Would definitely stay here again! Very quick response from home owner.
10.0 / 10.0
It was perfect! Felt like home away from home.
Beautiful home in a beautiful location. Every convenience possible. We enjoyed the pool and the beach. Super comfortable beds and great communication with owners. They went above and beyond in making our experience awesome!
10.0 / 10.0
Nice family getaway
This was my family's first trip to Fripp Island and we enjoyed it immensely. The beach and sandbar was amazing, with great shelling. The pool was the best we've experienced at a rental. Loved that it had a shallow end and a deep end, as well as a ledge all around! The house was nice and spacious. Would've liked the 3rd bathroom in a more convenient location, but we made it work. An amenity card would be nice so we could see the other offerings the island has. Overall, the stay was nice and we would consider returning again.
10.0 / 10.0
2019 vacation
Fantastic time on Fripp island! House was wonderful, pool was enjoyed by everyone, distance to beach was perfect. Very private! Owner was extremely accommodating and was genuinely concerned that we enjoy our stay. Would definitely go back!
8.0 / 10.0
Summer Fripp Beach trip 2019
We really enjoyed this home. It was comfortable and child safe. The weather was perfect the first four days but the golf cart didn’t have the lights working so we missed the beautiful sunsets. That was disappointing. Once the lights were fixed, it rained a good deal, however we enjoyed riding anyway! The kitchen and living room were a great layout. The third bathroom for the third downstairs bedroom was a bit awkward because it is across the house. Overall, we had plenty of room and lots of fun and great memories! Miss Cathleen next door was precious, the baby deer were so cute, and the pool was awesome for evening swims! Great family trip!!!!!!!
8.0 / 10.0
Nice house with heated pool on Fripp
Other than a few plumbing issues and lack of enough wine glasses, my family enjoyed our week on Fripp. The grandchildren especially loved the heated pool since it was too windy, rainy and chilly in early April to spend much time at the ocean. The beds were comfortable and the layout of the house was good for 3 families (6 adults and 3 grandchildren). Lots of big pots in the kitchen for seafood feasts.
10.0 / 10.0
Exactly as advertised. Perfect for my family
Well appointed kitchen, comfortable beds, plenty of room for everyone. Had my 4 month old grandson along and the pool was a perfect addition. Beaches were close by. Everything was perfect.
10.0 / 10.0
What a wonderful stay and location.
I was greatly impressed with my stay. The owner was easy to get in touch with. My stay was last minute and transactions were easy. The house is child friendly (high chair, nothing easy to break) Beach access was close to the house. The pool temp was perfect and it was clean. This was my second time staying at this house. The pricing is great for the location. Thank you for a wonderful week with my family.
10.0 / 10.0
Awesome vacation on Fripp Island
We really enjoyed our stay at Conch Out Cottage. The house was very clean and comfortable. We loved the private pool and golf cart. The island is beautiful and we enjoyed seeing all the wildlife. We definitely plan on staying again!
10.0 / 10.0
from 8yrs to 92yrs old, this place can accomodate everyone
Home is as pictured. We had 7 adults and 4 kids for a long weekend and everyone was very comfortable. Three bedrooms and two baths are on the main floor, so was good for the seniors. The golf cart made it possible for everyone to spend time on the beach together, and the pool is a great bonus if you have kids! Kitchen was well equipped and there was plenty of seating for family dinners. Fripp Islands is just perfect if you want to get away from it all, and enjoy a beautiful destination with family.
10.0 / 10.0
Great vacation spot for large families
We have loved vacationing at Fripp for many years. The pool and proximity to the beach makes this house the perfect place to enjoy a beach vacation, especially with kids. We love to shop in Beaufort and Hilton Head. And we also enjoy lots of local restaurants.
10.0 / 10.0
Fantastic Fripp Island Beach House
We loved our stay at Conch Out Cottage on Fripp Island! The house was so clean and met all our needs for a big family. It was especially nice having our own private pool. We really enjoyed exploring the island on the golf cart and seeing all the wildlife. We will definitely be back again!
10.0 / 10.0
Private pool
Our family enjoyed relaxing at the private pool, picnics on the deck and card games on the screened in porch. House was clean and well maintained. We Will stay there again.
10.0 / 10.0
Relaxing | Clean | Close to Beach
Conch Out Cottage was clean, comfortable, and up to date with all the amenities needed for a home away from home. We had the perfect weekend beach getaway! It’s an easy walk or golf cart ride to the beach. While it was too cold to enjoy, Conch Out Cottage has a beautiful in ground pool onsite! Historical and quaint Beaufort, SC is a short drive away where you can enjoy shopping, good eats, and a delightful horse-drawn carriage ride. I highly recommend Conch Out Cottage, and look forward to our next stay!
10.0 / 10.0
Beautiful home equipped with everything you need!
We stumbled across Fripp and Conch Out Cottage while searching online 5 years ago and have been spending our weekly summer vacations there ever since. This is truly a home away from home in the most beautiful place in the country. We love that the house is well maintained and clean. We look forward to seeing what updates we'll find each year we return. We love the private pool for morning or afternoon swims after a day at the beach, 6 person golf for evening cruises around the island to look for dolphins and watch the sunset, and fully equipped kitchen and outdoor grille for all of our cooking needs. We look forward to our visit again next year!
10.0 / 10.0
Our family loved the cottage,especially the pool.
The family loved the cottage, especially the pool! With 3 families which included 3 little ones, the spaciousness of the cottage was great. We loved having the golf cart. Hurricane Matthew did a number on the beach accesses but we managed. The kitchen was WELL equipped and we loved the eat-in area. Dinner was on the screened in porch each night and a fun experience. Fripp is truly a great place to vacation!
10.0 / 10.0
We've rented 8 times at Fripp, this was our first time at Conch Out Cottage. We had three family units (11) people at the Cottage for the week of 6/30-7/7/2012. We'll be back whenever we can schedule time together again at Fripp and Conch Out is available.
First time in a beach cottage that we NEVER saw any bugs inside - no, not ONE.
Wonderful, large sitting areas to watch TV and talk
Very nice and clean pool (cleaned twice during the week by a friendly pool technician). We spent a LOT of time in the pool - it has at least partial shade all of the day.
Screened in porch (including under floor, probably one reason 'no bugs'), with fan and dinning table. this was used for lunch everyday.
Very well equipped kitchen (could use a new toaster)
Close to beach - no more than a 3 minutes (note - may at times have to walk around/through a tidal pool, but even that only adds a couple of minutes more before you're 'in the ocean'.
A lot of space for 11 to move around in -
Great Weber gas grill - used it almost every day
VERY GOOD AIR CONDITIONING systems - much appreciated in the hot July weather.
One of the bathrooms is located at the back of the utility room, off the kitchen. Looks like one of the bedrooms had been a dinning room and thus couldn't have direct access into the bath. Nevertheless, not really a big deal, just took us a minute to 'find' the third bath.
Does come with an older electric golf cart provided. Had a small windshield crack when we arrived, but mechanically worked fine
Bottom line: A WONDERFUL PLACE for a family to make memories! Our 9 yr old granddaughter was even baptized in the pool while we were there.
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Saint Helena Island?
The average price for a rental in Saint Helena Island is $712 per night. This rental is $549 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Private Pool/Steps to the BeachNew Remodel/No Resort Fees. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Private Pool/Steps to the BeachNew Remodel/No Resort Fees. Enjoy the water!
Is Private Pool/Steps to the BeachNew Remodel/No Resort Fees pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Private Pool/Steps to the BeachNew Remodel/No Resort Fees?
We found 11 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, and fireplace.
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