Beach nearby, beach towels

Reviews of Coastal Elegance. Poolside. Just steps from the beach! Cards available.


Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 56 out of 81 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 21 out of 81 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 81 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 81 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 81 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Heather R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Radio at Pool
Good Day, the stay was great. Location was wonderful. My only complaint would be that the radio stayed on at the pool overnight. I understand during the day however, it played 24 hours a day. Thanks so much, Heather
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Apr 2024
We are very happy your stay was great! We love to hear this. We have never had anyone mention the music but I will talk to the Resort about it. We sure don't want anyone to loose sleep while staying with us. Thanks, Kathy

8/10 Good

Angela P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice Getaway
Time to rest and relax
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katie E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful condo!
What a beautiful, clean condo! Just steps away from the beach and the pool! A great place for a little getaway!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Apr 2024
Thank you so much!! We appreciate your review. We love our little beach spot and glad others get to enjoy it too, Kathy

10/10 Excellent

Kameko C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Spring Break
The best Easter ever! Wonderful spring break, so many activities for the kids. Location was steps from the beach, fitness center, and dining options. We rented bikes to get to everything else. Cute deer visited us every evening and we loved walking next door for ice cream. Beautiful place!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Apr 2024
Thank you for sharing your wonderful experience! We just love that you enjoyed yourself on Fripp Island and while staying at “Surf Shack”. We would love to host you again. Reach out if you come back to the island, Kathy

10/10 Excellent

Sarah K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for what we needed
This was the perfect place to stay for my son‘s golf tournament on island. If was clean and a great location. My only complaint, if I had to have one, would be that there was no shampoo in the unit and no ice on site as listed. We would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Feb 2024
Thank you so much for your review. I will absolutely add shampoo for our future guests. And sorry about the listing saying that there is ice. We had a little ice maker in the unit but no one ever used it so we took it out. I will put it back in there immediately. Thanks for staying with us.

10/10 Excellent

Keri B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place!
Very clean and comfortable!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Night away
Very comfy getaway spot
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Carol C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stress relief
Calm and relaxing
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very cute and convenient!
This was perfect for me and my 2 kids! It’s central location made it so convenient to walk to the beach or next door for food and ice cream! Decorated so cute too!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Oct 2023
Thank you so much Jennifer. We had so much fun decorating but that wallpaper..lol! Anyone with wallpaper hanging skills would make lots of money here. Thanks for staying with us. We hope you can come back again soon. Let us know and we will give y’all a discount, Kathy

10/10 Excellent

Dreama T.

Liked: Cleanliness
1st time stay
Our trip here was awesome!! The property was great and clean, and was in a great location. It took a couple hours for the property manager to respond but no biggy!! We will return again, and I will recommend staying here
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Oct 2023
Thank you so much!! One of tricky things a live living on the islands is we have spotty cell phone service with some areas being dead zones. Texting is more reliable as we can’t see a “missed” call unless the caller leaves a message. Sorry about that little hiccup.

8/10 Good

Cynthia B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sunsuites 503
This efficiency room was perfect for what we needed. We were looking for uncomplicated, close to the ocean. The room was clean, first floor, pet friendly, and the walkway to the beach was just around the corner. It couldn't have been any simpler.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Oct 2023
Hey Cynthia…. Thanks for the note about the front door appearance. We mentioned to the regime that we had lost a star because of the area needed to be more tidy. Instead of waiting, we hired a painter and painted the door ourselves so all good now!

10/10 Excellent

John L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Day trip
Great place clean and great location
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Sept 2023
Thank you John. We appreciate you staying with us.

10/10 Excellent

Tina T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Pet friendly
Loved this place. Cute, comfortable, clean, and pet friendly. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Aug 2023
Thank you so much Tina Turner. We appreciate you staying with us and taking the time to write a review.

10/10 Excellent

Chelsea D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay for us Fripp first timers!
This was our first time on Fripp Island and it was a wonderful stay. The property was exactly how it was listed and the owner was wonderful to communicate with. This was perfect for our family of three (the bunk beds are great for multiple kids). We are already planning to book again next summer! Thank you for a fabulous stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Aug 2023
We are so happy you all had a fun time! Hurry back to the island when you can. It's one of the best places to be. And thanks for staying with us. We appreciate it, Kathy

10/10 Excellent

sarah t.

Liked: Cleanliness
Will be back
This location is perfect for the pools, markets, shopping, and access to the ocean. We will certainly be returning for an annual visit.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Aug 2023
Thank you so much. We appreciate you staying with us and your nice review. We'd love to have you back, Kathy

10/10 Excellent

Megan M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved it!
Newly renovated and mere steps from pool, beach club, ocean, tennis/pickle ball, or bike path. I like that this is a first floor unit - no steps. Owner was very responsive and checked in during our stay to make sure all was in order. We visited in February so very quiet in the neighborhood before the vacation season gets to full swing. Just how we like it! Long walks on the beach and time to read.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Magali B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Super cute and clean
The studio was super cute and clean! Host Kathy was absolutely responsive.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Aug 2023
Thank you so much. I hope you can come back soon.

10/10 Excellent

Chris B.

Liked: Cleanliness
This ground floor efficiency is located next to Olympic and adult pools which require enenity cards,
The world class beach is a short and easy walk away. We had a great time! Our 2 adult children opted to stay elsewhere - but would be perfect for young family.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alex M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazi my
Owner was wonderful and very responsive!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Darrell D., Bountiful

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice Stay
Good communication, clean, adequate, good location.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Aug 2023
Thank you for staying with us. We truly appreciate it, 🌴 Kathy Folds, Sandcastle Property Management Services

10/10 Excellent

Leslie

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean, Comfortable, Classy!!
We loved this incredibly clean studio and NO STAIRS! One of our favorite experiences on Fripp Island. Kathy was so welcoming and a lovely attentive hostess. Incredibly fast response time too! Well stocked studio with extra paper products, garbage can liners, soaps, and the added special touches of coffee supplies and even K-cups were left for us. Great location being next to the restaurants, pools and the beach. We loved the comfortable King bed with the most comfortable pillows and beach towels. We felt very welcome and are looking forward to our next vacation here.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

paige b.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome location, very clean! Decorated so cute
Fripp is just the best! Walked nightly to get ice cream Grandkids loved the bunk beds
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

joe b.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fripp Island Condo!
We enjoyed our condo very much! The check-in process was almost flawless, but quickly remedied. In Our condo, the rug is in bad need of replacing and had a huge stain right by the side of the bed, along with the entire rug looking dingy. Also the bathtub bottom was cracked and leaking below the tub, and had some patchwork done to it. These were our only real drawbacks to the appearance of the condo. Besides that, cleanliness was excellent. The neighborhood was friendly and we were close to the beach, but not on the beach, but we were poolside as described. In order to eat on the island at any of the restaurants we were required to purchase cards for entry. These cards were also necessary to enjoy any of the other amenities on the island, so that is something to take into account, as the closest town is quite a ways away. We were there mostly for the beach and the serenity and enjoyed our stay which was quite pet friendly, and the friendliness of the local deer was quite exciting! Overall we enjoyed our trip very much and the condo as well! We would gladly return in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Oct 2023
Hi Joseph. We removed the rug and remodeled the whole bathroom after receiving your review. Thanks for the heads up, Kathy

10/10 Excellent

Mallory L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome family trip
Our family loved the island life! The sweet little efficiency is perfect for a family of 4. Kathy was very accommodating, we loved it so much we added another night! We will definitely be booking another stay
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Aug 2023
Thank you so much. We are so happy that you enjoyed your time on the island and in our place. Y’all were a true pleasure. Hurry back when you can, 🌴Kathy

10/10 Excellent

Bill B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautifully decorated efficiency
Liliana Joy I was staying, great use of space. Clean and comfortable and in a perfect location
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kody K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Just right
It was so nice to stay so close to EVERYTHING! It was cozy and had everything we needed. The kitchen was efficient - we were able to cook up some awesome seafood dinner a few nights! Kathy was really nice and responded to our messages and questions in a very timely manner. A great place to taste the best of Fripp!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Laura H., Pelion

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Stay!
If you are looking for an early check-in or late check out… this may not be your place or planning a head and asking right when you book might have been better, but the location was great! Very clean! Would stay again! No complaints.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michelle S.

Liked: Cleanliness
It was great! Super cute and very clean!
Great location! We had a blast!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Carrie O., Middletown OH USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute & efficient
The king size bed was so comfy! The kitchen had everything we needed. I took my crock pot & here they even had one of those! The keurig is a duo. The kitchen is a compacted area, you just have to make it work. Which we did. This condo sits by the main Clubhouse so you can walk to the beach, pool & food court. The downside is outlets. I'm sure the building was built before cell phones & tablets. Another downside is parking. If you drive an SUV, good luck. There's also no golf cart parking at the building & no way to charge one so you'll need a gas powered cart. Other than those two issues we had a fabulous stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Aug 2023
Oh I’m sorry about the parking. The parking seemed to be fine until our little island was discovered during the pandemic 😃. You could pull right up to the building, no problem. But now the bigger cars park by the fitness center and just walk through the parking lot. Sort of like the same distance as if you went to a hotel and had to walk to your room. But not that far really. And now that you’ve mentioned the need for more outlets (no one ever has) I will check in to that immediately. If you had called me I would have run over a power strip. As a matter of fact, I’m going to add a power strip this week. Thanks for staying with us, 🌴Kathy

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location, wonderfully decorated unit
Beautiful rental in a perfect location. It was a great size for two of us and would have fit two kids as well. We loved our stay and will definitely rent this property when we return. I recommend adding the amenity cards for a small fee to allow you to use the pools and restaurants. It was a little challenging to find the property as we didn't see signs from the street for it, so pay close attention to the instructions from the management company.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

linda j.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fripp vacation
Very good room. Parking problem.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great little beachside getaway
We really enjoyed the space for our overflow guests this weekend. The suite was compact but packed with everything you need and more. Tastefully decorated, comfy beds and location….the pool/beach club and beach right outside your door. Thank you for hosting us, we will be back for sure. The Owens Family
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Tammy H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Review
Enjoyed my stay, has close Beach access room was very nice. I would suggest curtains that cover the window entirely. Would surly book this room again
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Aug 2023
I had no idea the curtains fell short. We will be happy to add a few more panels, no problem there.

10/10 Excellent

Dawn B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Close to beach
Clean & comfy!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Aug 2023
Thank you Dawn! Two of my favorite words!! You were such a nice guest. Hope you can come back soon, 🌴Kathy

8/10 Good

patricia p., travelers rest s.c. 29690

Liked: Cleanliness
Just know ahead of time if staying more than a couple days bring your on linens to do you.
The washer and dryer are confusing if your older like we were we could not figure out how to pay to use the but the room was gorgeous and right in the middle of everything. Very convent.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Aug 2023
Apologies on the challenging washer and dryer's. The coin-less operated machines are part of the newer technology that we too find confusing at times. Thank you for staying with us and enjoying the beach & domino's.

8/10 Good

Timothy Y.

Liked: Cleanliness
Satisfied, but.....
The majority of the room was recently renovated/modernized which was nice - kitchenette is still outdated. There was a board underneath the bunk beds used for storage that was not secured and it ended up swinging open into the back of my friends leg (painful). That needs to be fixed soonest. Also, we were supplied a half of roll of toliet paper for a 3 day stay. No extra rolls provided in the room. You must do better.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Aug 2023
Thank you for staying with us Timothy. We never heard from you, until this review, that you would have liked more toilet paper. Typically our guests bring their own paper products but if you needed more toilet paper, one of us could have brought some from our house to share with you. And the board, sorry your friend experienced pain while at our place. We will definitely check on that! Oh the kitchen is well stocked with anything one might need to prepare a meal. And we left the kitchen as it was originally because it’s adorable to us.

10/10 Excellent

Lee C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location!
My sons 10 and 12, our bulldog and I stayed in this property for a week over spring break and it was great. My sons and enjoyed having their technology time on the bunks when we weren’t out and enjoying the beach or pool. It is small but had everything we needed to enjoy our time. Location was great - so close to the beach and though the pool wasn’t opened out our front door we enjoyed the heated pool. Parking is a little challenging as there are only a few places to park in front on the building but we were able to park across the street by the tennis courts. Kathy was great to work with and always very attentive to my questions. We plan to come back in the future. A blast was had by all!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Heather P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fun long weekend
Perfect for a long weekend getaway. Easy access to everything.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Short vacation
Easy
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andrew D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Overnight
Convenient location
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021

8/10 Good

Alice C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fripp Island vacation
The property is clean and well kept. The suites were comfortable and clean and are very close to the pool and beach. We would definitely book again.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Aug 2023
Thank you! We take a lot of pride in our cleaning and try to always go the extra mile! I am a little over the top in what I would expect my accommodations to look like so therefore I want the same experience for our guests, 🌴Kathy

10/10 Excellent

William R., Rock Hill, SC

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice place for a couple (and a couple of kids)
The units are an easy few minute walk to a lovely, broad beach. There is a restaurant/snack bar on the property but we didn't eat there. The unit has a small but quite complete kitchen, so we ate most of our meals there but only about 25 minutes away is Beaufort and its restaurants. The unit was quiet and we never heard anything from any of the other folks staying at the facility. There is a nice set of walking paths that lead you to marshes full of birds, turtles, etc. Yes, there are alligators, too and lots of deer. Golf carts appear to be the preferred means of getting around but there are also a lot of folks using bicycles. All in all, it's a very restful place to spend a vacation.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Betty G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute Beach-ee Studio
Was just as advertized. Very clean & cozy. Had everything I needed for my short vacay'. My dog & I biked the beach & trails, kayaked with the dolphins & saw eagles at Hunting Isl. S. P.. will come again. Host was very accomodating.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Aug 2023
You were just a delight! Please come back and stay when you can. We enjoyed the view through your eyes! 🌴Kathy

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly M. M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sweet Get Away
This was perfect for me and one of my f girlfriends for our weekend get away. We were comfortable in the condo and it had easy access to the beach. Be sure and take an extra cooler to store ice to put in drinks. There were two small mini refrigerators which had plenty of room for food and inside drinks for a three day weekend, but the ice machines at the Sun Suites were broken and there is no room to store ice in either of the mini fridges in the unit. The unit does not come with a amenity cards but we didn’t really care about accessing the swimming pool or the other places that you needed a car to go. We were there for the beach! Great little getaway spot!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Tyler J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Place, Accurately Described
This is a great place for a short weekend and our family of 4 loved it. We have 2 kids (ages 2 and 5) and they loved the bunk beds. Everything was great, plenty of things in the kitchen to make food and plenty of room in the two dorm style refrigerators. This was our first time to Fripp and could see how a long stay may be difficult without club cards but we didn't care! We have a pool at home and enjoyed the beach. Parking in front of SunSuites is a bit limited but had no problem finding abundant parking for our truck, trailer and golf cart. At the price and location, you couldn't find a reason to complain!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Laura K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay at Fripp.
My sisters and I had a great time staying at this property on Fripp. We had a few questions at the beginning of our stay and our questions were answered promptly. Make sure to read all the details about the property and what it included so you are not surprised. We had a great experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Carol S.

Liked: Cleanliness
It was a neat place. The deer were precious.
The property was as described. We had a blast. There probably should be a no slip mat to go under the steps for the ladder, it would be beneficial if the mat for the bathtub was in place bc the floor is slippery and if you are driving a large SUV the parking spaces are small. I would stay here again if given the chance.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Aug 2023
Thank you Carol. We appreciate your review and your reservation with us at Sandcastle Property Management and the little Sunsuite. Hurry back when you can. We’d love to have you, 🌴Kathy

6/10 Okay

William B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean but pictures don't give good depiction
If you want a crackerbox to stay in if the weather is bad you got the right rental. If you have good weather and spend alot of time doing activities at fripp it's good for that. If you want to have an amenity card you need to rent from another company. Because you can't use the pool without it and all you can do is watch people swim.. There are plenty of items to cook with. However, if you want freezer or refrigerator space get a condo. Because this rental has 2 small dorm type fridges with the usual small freezer. If you want ice don't think it's free. They give you a code to access a room on the second floor to get to the machine and you have to pay. Which is fine if it works. I was told on day 2 of my stay that a repair person would come fix it. It never happened while I was there and to buy ice from you have to get it from the local establishments at the resort but without an amenity card your out of luck and if you could you can't keep any in your freezer because they are 10 pound bags. And if you want to do anything else you need an amenity card. Such as eat the food next door or drink something other than what you bring with you. And if you ask VRBOs agents a question they beat around the bush the majority of the time. So in a nut shell rent from someone else and have alot more peace of mind that you paid the money for more benefits than they give you. Buyer beware.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Aug 2023
Seriously William?! We talked to you every single day and walked you through all things even the basics of how to get upstairs to the ice machine. We called the regime manager about the ice machine but obviously we have to depend on another to repair same. It is clearly advertised that this owner is not a club member and does not have access to amenity cards. For this reason we have this efficiency unit priced accordingly. The Sunsuites that have amenity card options are almost double in price per night. This unit is the least expensive property on the whole island! And for the future, keep in mind that each property on Fripp is owned by individuals that may or may not be a club member. Our company represents most club members but some are not. There is no reason to rent from another company just rent a house that has amenity cards if that is what you desire. In a nut shell, William, read thoroughly before you rent so the next person gets a fair rating based on the property, the attentiveness of the management company and the cleanliness because those are things we can control and work very hard to make perfect for our guests.

8/10 Good

Debbie S., Gastonia, North Carolina

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location Needs updating
Great location close to Main Pool and Snack Bar but rental needs updating. Unit had a musty smell due to being outdated. Bath looked to be recent update just not rest of unit. Unit was clean all but the comforter had a black shoe print on it when we arrived. Apparently it was thrown on floor stepped on and put back on bed. Other stains on comforter too so apparently not washed between uses which is not good. I called/emailed with a picture and received an apology and quick response to use the quilt stored in the dresser. Other bedding appeared clean but sheets needing an upgrade in my opinion. Having to flush toilet at least 4 times to get stuff to go down was a nuisance but was told that’s just the way it was there. We had friends in 504 and their toilet flushed like normal so what’s wrong with 503? Overall unit was acceptable for the price. I will just rent a more expensive place on our next Fripp vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Caroline W., Albany, New York

Liked: Cleanliness
Fripp Island Stay
The place was in a perfect location, very happy with the trip!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Aug 2023
Thank you Caroline.