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Wildlife viewers dream! Peaceful & so clean, golf cart incl., pool across street
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9.4 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6102.2 sq m
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Fripp Island, SC
- Place, Ocean Point Golf Course1 min walk
- Place, Fripp Island Beach20 min walk
- Place, Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island38 min drive
- Airport, Hilton Head Island, SC (HHH)83 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
Bedroom 2
2 Queen Beds
2 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Bathroom 2
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Dining area
About this property
Wildlife viewers dream! Peaceful & so clean, golf cart incl., pool across street
**UPDATE - Surf Shack has been under renovations for the last year, a little bit more. We are now open with a brand new bathroom, with walk in shower (2026) and a wonderful new front porch too! We are Running a special for February and March to attract new guests and hoping to get some of our regulars back to stay with us again.
Surf Shack is a unique beach house located on Fripp Island and is in the private neighborhood of Deer Lake.
The Surf Shack is a 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom house that sleeps 6 in new beds.
Decorated with coastal sophistication in mind with new comfy beds, pillows, linens, and floor to ceiling windows to watch the wildlife swim and fly by. We have also added an air purification system with several Honeywell air purifiers.
A well appointed kitchen for everything you would need to prepare a fantastic meal,. A Keurig coffee maker and also a drip coffee maker are available at the coffee bar. A Weber charcoal grill for grilling and a separate 25 LB. Ice maker for endless frozen drinks. A few cooking spices, olive oil, and some coffee left for you in case you forgot yours. And if you don't have what you need just text us and we will be right over.
We include our golf cart, named "Shortie", for you to enjoy while you stay at the Surf Shack so you can cruise all over the island or take a ride to the beach & restaurants.
We are club members so you can purchase amenity cards to enjoy the Resort owned facilities on the island. These facilities include the restaurants on Fripp Island, the swimming pools, the golf courses and tennis. The Deerlake neighborhood has its own private neighborhood swimming pool across the street from our house. This pool is available to our guests.
Our house is hidden off of the main road. A little walk through the tropical yard and you will find our blue house, sitting proudly, almost right on the Lake! Makes one feel like you are on a boat, with all of the windows and the open floor plan.
We love our pets and would consider your pet too. We have air purifiers throughout the house to control dust, pet dander, allergens, etc. We do not have carpet but we do have area rugs so Fiddo needs to wash his paws before coming inside, please. And like all other pet considered rentals, there is a pet fee to pay.
We have Beach towels, beach chairs, beach toys and a beach umbrella.
And there’s something special about an outside shower and showering when you get back from the beach so we added a temperature controlled, enclosed outside shower!
**There is the possibility that you will see an alligator swim by every now and then. It is illegal to harass, feed, or do anything to an alligator but observe and admire. Also, our Lake looks like fun to fish in but you can't really. We do have excellent fishing spots all over the island and we will be happy to share that info with you if you like.
***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.
The amenity card prices for stays that are 1-4 days are $35 during the summer months and $25 during Fall, Winter and Spring.
The amenity card prices for stays that are 5-8 days are $50 during the summer months and $35 during Fall, Winter and Spring.
If you do want to purchase the amenity cards, the resort will add an additional island fee of 13% to your rental to use their amenities. This will be added to your weekly stay at time of amenity card purchase.
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. The Fripp Ship and Mango stores are fun to go into for your perfect souvenir. You do not need an amenity card for golf cart, kayak, bike, etc. rentals as there are an abundance of companies who offer rental services that will deliver to you.
We hope you choose the Surf Shack for your vacation destination. It's a great place to build fun memories and to see such a variety of animals that most do not get to see on a daily basis.
If you are looking for additional rentals for vacation or if this property is booked, We also have Surf Shack II, Surf Shack III and Surf Shack IV for rent on the Island. All have been upgraded and decorated with Coastal sophistication for your relaxing & rejuvenating vacation.
Surf Shack II is a poolside, studio apartment, located in the middle of the island by the Beach Club complex. It is Vrbo listing 1819883 and it sleeps 4 in a King bed and 2 bunks.
Surf Shack III is a tennis villa, located in the middle of the island behind the tennis & pickle ball courts. Gorgeous view of the Marsh and wildlife and comfortable for 2 guests to sleep in the King size bed in the loft. This listing is Vrbo 3087281.
Surf Shack IV is a 3 bedroom, 2 bath home that sleeps 13 people in beds and is located in the quiet Fiddlers neighborhood. Included in this rental is a limo golf cart, ping pong table, fire pit, extra refrigerator and a pass to Hunting Island State park! This listing is Vrbo 3534400.
Surf Shack is a unique beach house located on Fripp Island and is in the private neighborhood of Deer Lake.
The Surf Shack is a 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom house that sleeps 6 in new beds.
Decorated with coastal sophistication in mind with new comfy beds, pillows, linens, and floor to ceiling windows to watch the wildlife swim and fly by. We have also added an air purification system with several Honeywell air purifiers.
A well appointed kitchen for everything you would need to prepare a fantastic meal,. A Keurig coffee maker and also a drip coffee maker are available at the coffee bar. A Weber charcoal grill for grilling and a separate 25 LB. Ice maker for endless frozen drinks. A few cooking spices, olive oil, and some coffee left for you in case you forgot yours. And if you don't have what you need just text us and we will be right over.
We include our golf cart, named "Shortie", for you to enjoy while you stay at the Surf Shack so you can cruise all over the island or take a ride to the beach & restaurants.
We are club members so you can purchase amenity cards to enjoy the Resort owned facilities on the island. These facilities include the restaurants on Fripp Island, the swimming pools, the golf courses and tennis. The Deerlake neighborhood has its own private neighborhood swimming pool across the street from our house. This pool is available to our guests.
Our house is hidden off of the main road. A little walk through the tropical yard and you will find our blue house, sitting proudly, almost right on the Lake! Makes one feel like you are on a boat, with all of the windows and the open floor plan.
We love our pets and would consider your pet too. We have air purifiers throughout the house to control dust, pet dander, allergens, etc. We do not have carpet but we do have area rugs so Fiddo needs to wash his paws before coming inside, please. And like all other pet considered rentals, there is a pet fee to pay.
We have Beach towels, beach chairs, beach toys and a beach umbrella.
And there’s something special about an outside shower and showering when you get back from the beach so we added a temperature controlled, enclosed outside shower!
**There is the possibility that you will see an alligator swim by every now and then. It is illegal to harass, feed, or do anything to an alligator but observe and admire. Also, our Lake looks like fun to fish in but you can't really. We do have excellent fishing spots all over the island and we will be happy to share that info with you if you like.
***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.
The amenity card prices for stays that are 1-4 days are $35 during the summer months and $25 during Fall, Winter and Spring.
The amenity card prices for stays that are 5-8 days are $50 during the summer months and $35 during Fall, Winter and Spring.
If you do want to purchase the amenity cards, the resort will add an additional island fee of 13% to your rental to use their amenities. This will be added to your weekly stay at time of amenity card purchase.
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. The Fripp Ship and Mango stores are fun to go into for your perfect souvenir. You do not need an amenity card for golf cart, kayak, bike, etc. rentals as there are an abundance of companies who offer rental services that will deliver to you.
We hope you choose the Surf Shack for your vacation destination. It's a great place to build fun memories and to see such a variety of animals that most do not get to see on a daily basis.
If you are looking for additional rentals for vacation or if this property is booked, We also have Surf Shack II, Surf Shack III and Surf Shack IV for rent on the Island. All have been upgraded and decorated with Coastal sophistication for your relaxing & rejuvenating vacation.
Surf Shack II is a poolside, studio apartment, located in the middle of the island by the Beach Club complex. It is Vrbo listing 1819883 and it sleeps 4 in a King bed and 2 bunks.
Surf Shack III is a tennis villa, located in the middle of the island behind the tennis & pickle ball courts. Gorgeous view of the Marsh and wildlife and comfortable for 2 guests to sleep in the King size bed in the loft. This listing is Vrbo 3087281.
Surf Shack IV is a 3 bedroom, 2 bath home that sleeps 13 people in beds and is located in the quiet Fiddlers neighborhood. Included in this rental is a limo golf cart, ping pong table, fire pit, extra refrigerator and a pass to Hunting Island State park! This listing is Vrbo 3534400.
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs less than 9 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights
Please start a load of towels, just because they take our cleaning team a long time to launder. Thank you.
Please make sure garbage is bagged before taking outside with cans very secure. We have raccoons that love to open cans and eat garbage!
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 18
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
About the area
Fripp Island
Located in Deer Lake, a neighbourhood in Fripp Island, this holiday home is next to a golf course and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Fripp Island Beach and Sunset View Park, while Penn Center and York W. Bailey Museum are cultural highlights. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Fripp Island, SC
What's nearby
- Ocean Point Golf Course - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
- Fripp Island Beach - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
- Bay Street - 31 min drive - 41.3 km
- Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort - 37 min drive - 47.7 km
- Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island - 38 min drive - 50.0 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Seaside Bar & Grill - 13 min drive
- Shrimp Shack - 12 min drive
- Cabana Club Grill - 7 min drive
- Boondocks - 13 min drive
- Johnson Creek Tavern - 8 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
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Cleanliness
9.4/10
Check-in
9.0/10
Communication
9.6/10
Location
9.0/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
5 Aug 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Brandon D.
8 July 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Property
Brandon D.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
10/10 Excellent
Liz C.
1 Jan 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Holiday Getaway
Liz C.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022
10/10 Excellent
Linda F.
12 Apr 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spring time away
Linda F.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023
10/10 Excellent
Janet W.
13 Oct 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Oct 2023
Janet W.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
Allyson S.
30 Apr 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Short family vacation
Allyson S.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
8/10 Good
Verified traveller
8 July 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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Verified traveller
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
8/10 Good
Terry B.
23 Sept 2023
Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Bugs
Terry B.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023
8/10 Good
Ashleigh a.
14 June 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Disliked: Communication
Deer Lake Property
Ashleigh a.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
About the host
Hosted by Kathy Folds - Sandcastle Property Management Services
We purchased this house in 2005 while we were avid surfers. Surfing on Fripp & Hunting Island during times of stronger waves and surfing in Costa Rica where the waves seem to go on for days
Why they chose this property
The Surf Shack is a magical place to sit and watch the wildlife! With the floor to ceiling windows in the living room, you'll find yourself mesmerized by the variety of birds that fly by and paddle by while looking for a tasty fish. At times you might see an alligator in the water or during the winter hibernation months you might see the fast sea otter swim by! Look for the big ripples in the water and you're sure to find an interesting animal splashing around. Deer often come by the back porch so don't be shocked when you just see antlers walking by.
What makes this property unique
Deerlake is a little private neighborhood for residents and our guests. We have a private swimming pool across the street from our house. There is a special pool card for you to use and amenity cards are not required for our DeerLake pool.
We have 2 parking spaces for our house plus we have made a parking spot for the golf cart right by the house. And if you have a lot of things to unpack from you car, bring the golf cart to your car, fold down the back seat and you have a wonderful and fun way to save your steps and back!
We have 2 parking spaces for our house plus we have made a parking spot for the golf cart right by the house. And if you have a lot of things to unpack from you car, bring the golf cart to your car, fold down the back seat and you have a wonderful and fun way to save your steps and back!
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