Travel Note
We strongly suggest you stay on Fripp Island; it will be the most enjoyable experience. Why? A few reasons... 1) To get onto the island you must have a pass. If you stay on the island, you get one automatically. :) 2) Fripp is about 20 miles from downtown Beaufort. If you stay on the island, you get to drive a golf cart home which will take, at the most, 7-10 minutes (if there are turns). If you stay off the island, I guarantee it will take longer and not be nearly as much fun. 3) Finally, staying on the island affords you the opportunity to get the really cool things called Amenity Cards. They allow you to eat at the restaurants, play golf, go to the pools, etc. Pretty much everything you want to do - you go to the island, get the cards, and do. :) Easy, yes?
House Or Rental
When searching for a property, check out some of these types of rentals Sunsuites - small studios, ideal for couples. Beach Club or Tennis Villas - 1 & 2 bedroom townhouses across from the Beach Club. A great option for couples that want a little more space and small families. John Fripps - Same idea as Beach Club Villas. Easy access to the beach (although everywhere on Fripp has easy access to the beach) Families can search for house that have any number of bedrooms (seriously). There are multiple places to book through - if you book through the resort, you will be guaranteed amenity cards. You can use VRBO.com or other independently run management sites for Fripp. Not all rentals on those sites come with amenity cards. Let us know if you get a place that does not have amenity cards. If you have ANY questions, Amy is MORE THAN HAPPY to talk to you. UPDATE: The resort is offering a discount to those using them. Call and let them know you are part of Baker/Mount wedding.
Flight
Charleston and Savannah are the two airports you will want to fly into. Savannah is closer (about 45 min - 1 hour drive to Fripp). Charleston is about 1 hour 45 minute drive. Southwest flies into Charleston from Baltimore (non-stop) and Washington.
Travel Note
Most people get around the island using golf carts. Some rentals will come with golf carts, others do not provide them. If you decide to rent through the Fripp Island Resort, you can reserve a golf cart through Island Excursions. http://www.frippislandresort.com/about-the-resort/amenities/island-excursions/ If you decide to rent through VRBO or other sites and they do not provide a golf cart or amenity cards, you have two options if you are interested in a golf cart. You can contact Sutcliffe Golf Carts in Beaufort. http://www.sutcliffegolfcars.com/ They deliver to the island for rentals. If that doesn't work, please contact Lynn and Amy and we will see if other options can be arranged.