On the beach.You'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Fripp Island Beach and 2 miles (3 km) of Sunset View Park with a stay here. Ocean Creek Golf Club and Davis Love Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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, new paneling and updated closets in the upstairs bedrooms and a newly remodeled kitchen. Exterior improvements include a new back deck and boardwalk to the beach. 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 other 2 bedrooms are downstairs. 1 bedroom has 2 queen beds, 2 closets, a dresser and bedside tables. The last 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. The newly remodeled kitchen makes it a joy to stay in and cook, with a new oven to compliment the new cabinets and pulls. The large, open great room has plenty of natural light, a large dining room table, 2 couches and 2 new reclining chairs, and a 2nd table with seating for 4. Large glass sliding doors let you take in the oceanfront view from anywhere in this room.
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 there 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.
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
No pets allowed
Note from host: Unless pet friendly property or owner approved.
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
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. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. Note from host: Unless prior authorization is given For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector in each accommodation.
Property is also known as
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Frequently asked questions
How close is 474 Tarpon Blvd to the airport?
This vacation home is 60.3 mi (99-min drive) away from the Hilton Head Island Airport (HHH) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.
Does 474 Tarpon Blvd have an airport shuttle?
Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.
How close is 474 Tarpon Blvd to the beach?
This vacation home is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!
Does 474 Tarpon Blvd offer free breakfast?
This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.
Is there a casino at 474 Tarpon Blvd?
No, there is no casino at this vacation home.
What time is check-in at 474 Tarpon Blvd?
Check-in begins at 4:30 PM.
Is there free parking at 474 Tarpon Blvd?
Free parking is not available at this vacation home.
Does 474 Tarpon Blvd have a pool?
Yes, there's a pool.
Does 474 Tarpon Blvd have a spa?
There are no spa services available at this vacation home.
How close is 474 Tarpon Blvd to downtown Fripp Island?
This vacation home is 0.8 mi away from Fripp Island.