On waterfront.Within a 15-minute walk of the vacation home, you'll find Fripp Island Beach and Sunset View Park. Davis Love Park and Ocean Creek Golf Club are also within 2 miles (3 km).
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Castaway Cottage - pet friendly, close to beach access, golf cart included, 399 Tarpon Boulevard
Castaway Cottage blends updated comforts with the relaxed charm of a classic island beach house, plus a separate guest apartment adding flexibility and extra space for family and friends.Ideally located across the street from the beach and backing up to a scenic canal—perfect for fishing right in your own backyard. Set on a large, shaded tropical lot, this home invites you to relax, unwind, and settle into island life. Enjoy ocean breezes and the sound of waves from the spacious screened porch, or open the sliders for an airy indoor-outdoor living experience. The backyard canal offers some of the best fishing on Fripp Island, along with easy access for kayaking from the private dock. The main house (upstairs) features an open floor plan with a well-equipped kitchen, dining area, and comfortable living room that opens directly to the screened porch. Two king master suites include sliding glass doors to the porch, and an additional bedroom with two full beds brings the upstairs sleeping capacity to eight. The separate ground-level apartment offers privacy with an open living and dining area surrounded by windows, a kitchenette, a full bathroom, and a bedroom with two full beds -ideal for extended family or guests who appreciate their own space. Beach access #23 is directly across the street and features a ramped boardwalk, no stairs, making beach days easy and accessible. Castaway Cottage is pet-friendly with a small fee, because we know vacations are better when the whole family can come along. Whether you’re here to fish, relax, explore the island, or simply enjoy the coastal setting, this is a place to make lasting island memories. We’d love to help you plan your stay - reach out anytime with questions or for booking assistance. Home highlights:3 bedrooms, 3 baths & main living area on one level.1 bedroom, 1 bath & common area in separate ground level apartment.Beach access directly across the streetBackyard canal access with private dock for fishing or kayaking.Centrally located near The Beach Club, Marina, Golf, Tennis, Pools - all accesses with the purchase of amenity cards. Amenity cards available for purchase with this home. Pet Friendly A 4-seater golf cart is included with your stay PETS MUST BE PREAPPROVED (DOGS ONLY). You will be asked to sign a pet agreement and pay a non refundable $150 pet fee for the first pet and $75 for a 2nd pet. An additional $300 will be charged for guests that show up with a dog without approval. A few notes about the island - We are club members which means that the Club amenity cards are available for purchase. The Fripp Island Club requires amenity cards for you to frequent their amenities. These amenities include golfing, playing tennis, going to the restaurants on Fripp, going to the swimming pools and the fitness room.
Club cards are required to enjoy any of the Fripp Island Resort amenities and they are available for purchase with this property. If you opt to purchase cards, a 12.8% resort fee based on the rental amount before taxes, cleaning and other fees will be charged in addition to the cost of the individual Club cards. Each guest 13 years or older must carry an amenity card to access the Club's facilities. There are a few places on Fripp Island that you do not need an amenity card. SpringTide Market is at the front of the island that has a large menu at their deli. From breakfast sandwiches to family BBQ meals, there is a lot to choose from. There is also a deli at the Marina that serves sandwiches and salads.
Pets - allowed
If this property offers club cards for access to Fripp Island Resort amenities, a new 12.8% of the total rent resort fee will be charged in addition to the cost of the individual club cards. After booking this property, VRBO will charge their service fee separately and then the reservation will be transferred to FrippIslandStay where the property owner or manager will charge your credit card for the other items seen in the quote provided by VRBO. The refundable security deposit if applicable will be included in the final payment. You will also have the opportunity to purchase travel insurance and damage protection insurance on FrippIslandStay.
You will receive an email with log in information from FrippIslandStay right after booking. Please check your spam or promotions folders. Once logged in to FrippIslandStay, you will be able to order club cards if available and gate passes for access to the island.
Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
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General
Property located in a resort
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Pets
Pets are welcome
Service animals are exempt from fees
Note from host: Under request
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether 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.
Property is also known as
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Frequently asked questions
How close is Castaway Cottage - pet friendly, close to beach access, golf cart included, 399 Tarpon Boulevard to the airport?
This vacation home is 59.7 mi (97-min drive) away from the Hilton Head Island Airport (HHH) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.
Does Castaway Cottage - pet friendly, close to beach access, golf cart included, 399 Tarpon Boulevard have an airport shuttle?
Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.
How close is Castaway Cottage - pet friendly, close to beach access, golf cart included, 399 Tarpon Boulevard to the beach?
This vacation home is a short 1-minute walk from Fripp Island Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!
Does Castaway Cottage - pet friendly, close to beach access, golf cart included, 399 Tarpon Boulevard offer free breakfast?
This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.
Is there a casino at Castaway Cottage - pet friendly, close to beach access, golf cart included, 399 Tarpon Boulevard?
No, there is no casino at this vacation home.
What time is check-in at Castaway Cottage - pet friendly, close to beach access, golf cart included, 399 Tarpon Boulevard?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
Is there free parking at Castaway Cottage - pet friendly, close to beach access, golf cart included, 399 Tarpon Boulevard?
Free parking is not available at this vacation home.
Does Castaway Cottage - pet friendly, close to beach access, golf cart included, 399 Tarpon Boulevard have a pool?
Yes, there's a pool.
Does Castaway Cottage - pet friendly, close to beach access, golf cart included, 399 Tarpon Boulevard have a spa?
There are no spa services available at this vacation home.
How close is Castaway Cottage - pet friendly, close to beach access, golf cart included, 399 Tarpon Boulevard to downtown Fripp Island?
This vacation home is 0.2 mi away from Fripp Island.
Castaway Cottage - pet friendly, close to beach access, golf cart included, 399 Tarpon Boulevard Reviews
Reviews
7.8
Good
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
This house was a great place to stay to fish in the canal out back and cross the road to the beach. We had a great vacation with ages from 3 to 80 in the house. My only not 5 star would be the comfort of furniture in main living areas, especially for the grandmothers, but otherwise the owners were so helpful with any questions and handling a A/C issue without interrupting any fun. Thank you for sharing your home with us.
This was actually the second time my family and I had stayed at this property. Since there is a separate apartment with a living room, kitchenette, bathroom, and bedroom, we found it to be convenient when traveling with teens who could stay in there and have their own space. The property was clean and comfortable and is a perfect location right across the street from the beach. It came with an electric golf cart in great condition, and tons and tons of beach chairs, body boards and other beach supplies. My family and I had a wonderful time and would love to stay again.
This was a last minute rental for us due to spouse's trial schedule so we were lucky to get a house that could accommodate us to begin with. The house was comfortable and had everything we needed. The dock was a hit with our younger son (13) and our older son and his friend enjoyed having the downstairs to themselves. Over all the home was great. The kitchen was well stocked and the beds were cozy. The front porch was enjoyable and you can tell that the owners are trying to spruce things up room by room. The golf cart was perfect as well. Beach access was easy peasy and the location really worked for our crew. Communication was excellent.The internet did not work when we arrived (only needed the TV to work so we could watch our Braves!) but Justin came over immediately after I called and swapped out the modem. Crisis avoided ;)The ONLY two things I would highly encourage the owners to do is 1 - REPAIR THE BACK DECK. Being married to an atty, this is a massive liability. His foot nearly went through it. The wood rot is dangerous. It should be taped off or home not rented until repaired. We were lucky we have older children but a family with younger ones may have had a different outcome. 2 - update the sliding doors and windows soon. There were droppings in the master upstairs. It wasn't enough to run us off as we live in Savannah and are used to coastal life. Thank you for sharing your home! Y'all are really doing a great job updating it.
keltucker05
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review
6/10 Okay
zanne a.
Jul 7, 2024
Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness
Great Location
The location can’t be beat as it’s right across from the beach and close to all of the Fripp activities.
Property is in rough shape (beat-up old furniture, squeaky beds) and the cleaning left a lot to be desired. For what we paid, we were expecting the property to be a bit nicer.
Property management group was very responsive… I communicated with them about the cleaning issues and they responded right away.
If you’re not looking for anything fancy and want to be walking distance to the beach, you will like this place.
My family and I love going to Fripp, and we had a great time at this house! Great location, with the beach access almost directly across the street (one house down). The main living area and 3 bedrooms (and a bathroom for each bedroom) are on the top level, and there is a separate apartment on the ground level with its own entrance thru the garage that has a fridge, microwave (no stove) and 1 bedroom, 1 bath, and living area that we found perfect for the teens.
The home was clean and comfortable.
We had a few questions when we arrived and the management was very fast to respond.
I would recommend this property and would stay again. :)
Erin H.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Verified review
6/10 Okay
Michael E.
May 24, 2023
Liked: Communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy
Disappointing
The picture misrepresents the actual furnishings, age, and condition of the property. Based upon the pictures, we were expecting a much nicer home. Overall it was average. Furniture was mismatched and not what was represented. The deck and outside areas were worn and dirty. Ceiling fans on the deck were old, off balance, and loud... could not use them. Not sure it had been thoroughly cleaned. Kitchen counter and bath tub/ shower was dirty. Needed some routine maintenance. The screen was torn on the front door. The deck door did not align with closure allowing some bugs in during the evening. The towel racks fell off the wall in all three bathrooms when towels were placed on them.
Location on the island was nice. The use of the golf cart was a nice perk.
Property manager was helpful assisted with a miscommunication concerning boat storage. Originally we were told we could keep a boat at the home, but learned upon arrival with the boat that the HOA does not allow boat storage at the homes. Property manager was responsive and helpful in resolving.