Real Estate News, South Carolina

An Island Life at Picture Perfect Fripp

Fripp Island vacations and family fun
Published on December 21, 2015

BEST PLACES TO LIVE IN THE SOUTH

If you have always dreamed of living a happy, quiet island lifestyle, chances are you haven't considered Fripp South Carolina. Fripp Island, the most seaward of the pristine South Carolina Sea Islands, is a 3000-acre ocean oasis with resort-style living. Families have been coming here for generations. 

There are nearly 1,500 private homes and villas on the island, many within the Fripp Island Golf and Beach Resort. With golf, fishing, swimming, and other first-class amenities, the resort is among the best South Carolina beach communities.

To get to Fripp South Carolina, simply drive to the end of US Highway 21. There you'll find an island of magnificent natural beauty, where residents enjoy a life of fun and relaxation. Besides great scenery, there is an abundance of marine life and local wildlife, such as wild deer, bottlenose dolphins, and more than 175 species of birds. In fact, with such a diversity of wildlife, the island has been recognized as an official nature preserve. 

Fripp Island Golf and Beach Resort is not just for holidays, it's a gated master-planned community with both short-term and long-term rentals. Many long-term residents choose to call the island home. Amenities that make it one of the best South Carolina beach communities include:

  • Fripp Island Marina and Services, with 65 wet slips, and 120 dry slips for storage
  • A private beach club with swimming pools, an exercise room, and a Sandbar for cocktails, all overlooking the Atlantic Ocean
  • Two of the most highly acclaimed golf courses in America
  • Fripp Island Racquet Club, with 8 fast-dry clay courts and 2 hard courts, as well as clinics and staff that can provide private and semi-private lessons
  • Exclusive dining at a number of excellent waterfront restaurants
  • Swimming pools for residents throughout the community
  • Golf carts, bicycles, mopeds, and kayaks available for rent

At Fripp Island Golf and Beach Resort, the best amenity is the enchanting Atlantic Ocean. Whether you are playing golf, dining, or simply going for a stroll, you are swept away from the everyday world by beautiful ocean views. On the beach, residents enjoy umbrella rentals, soaking in the sun, and playing beach volleyball with family and friends. If you are an early bird, catch a stunning sunrise as it comes up on the horizon. Or in the evening, watch the sunset while you wine and dine at Bonita Boathouse. With so much beachfront property in Fripp South Carolina, residents are never short of outdoor activities.

And while considered one of the best South Carolina beach communities, Fripp is also considered one of America's top golf communities. In fact, the Fripp Island Golf and Beach Resort  was named one of the “100 Best Golf Resorts in North America” by Links Magazine. Its two exclusive courses, Ocean Point and Ocean Creek, feature 36 holes with rolling fairways and sweeping ocean views. Those who reserve their tee time can enjoy preferred green fees, priority tee time, and daily "swing clinics".

If you love boating, this is one of America's best resort retirement communities. The Fripp Island Marina is a full-service facility, just a few miles from the Intracoastal Waterway. Services at the Fripp Island Marina include:

  • in-out ramp service
  • 65 convenient wet slips, and 120 dry slips for long-term storage
  • gasoline and diesel services, as well as a pump-out station
  • restrooms and showers
  • a bait & tackle shop, and a deli to pack your cooler with sandwiches, snacks and drinks
  • charter services for offshore and in-shore fishing
  • and seasonal fishing tournaments

Needless to say, there are plenty of wonderful reasons to visit Fripp Island Golf and Beach Resort. Not only is it one of America's best resort retirement communities for year round living, it is a great place to spend your holidays with family and friends.