The Fripp Island Resort is an organization on the island that provides additional amenities to guests. These amenities include golf, tennis courts, swimming pools, on-island restaurants, select stores, rentals, etc. To access the resort facilities, you will need resort Club cards. Homes that are not resort members DO NOT offer Club cards. Only homes that are resort members can offer cards. Keep in mind that there is plenty to do on the island, even without access to the resort facilities. Also, homes not associated with the resort, typically rent for less due to lower overhead costs.