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Welcome to Swell Cottage! Awesome Second Row Folly Beach with great ocean views.

Family-friendly vacation home in Folly Beach

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Escape to Folly Beach and unwind at this fantastic house with a large fenced yard. Enjoy great ocean views from two decks, an enclosed back porch/sunroom, and beach toys for endless fun. With private off-street parking, you can stroll to Center Street and the Folly Beach Pier.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 81200 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Welcome to Swell Cottage! Awesome Second Row Folly Beach with great ocean views.

Fantastic house with large fenced yard, across the street from beach and walkover. Two blocks from local market, four blocks from Folly pier and center of town. Protected outside shower with hot and cold water to wash off the sand between your toes! Great ocean views from two decks. Enclosed back porch/sunroom just off the kitchen which leads down to the grill. We also provide baby equipment (high chair, baby gates, pak'n'play) so it is one less thing to pack.
Spacious eat-in kitchen with a great farm table which seats 8 people and updated stainless appliances and granite counter tops. There is cable TV in the first floor bedroom, living room and 3rd floor. There is a nice GE washer and dryer in the sunroom/enclosed porch on the first floor. The house also has wireless internet service and central heat and air conditioning. There are children's beach toys, boogie boards and one beginner surfboard for tenants use as well as beach chairs and a beach umbrella. Avoid the hassle of the paid parking lots in town and park your car in the private off street parking at the house. There's no need to drive to explore all the cute shops and restaurants since it's an easy stroll to Center Street and the Folly Beach Pier. Our yard is large by beach standards and completely fenced. There are double gates at the driveway entrance which are able close. There is an outdoor propane grill to eat all the great beach cookout meals.



There is a separate storage area for house keeping use only. This space is not occupied or for rent and is not included in the square footage of the rental house.

Business License #LIC012917

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach umbrellas

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable channels
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,200 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
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

Rules

We do not allow smoking inside the house or on the porches. We do not allow pets or visiting pets inside or outside the house.
Renters must sign rental agreement when reserving this property.
We do not allow events or parties at the house. No exceptions. The maximum people allowed at the house is 8. This includes visiting people.

Pets

Pets not allowed

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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Welcome Swell Cottage Awesome Second Row Great Ocean Views House
Welcome Swell Cottage Awesome Second Row Great Ocean Views
Welcome Swell Cottage Awesome Second Row Great Ocean Views House
Welcome Swell Cottage Awesome Second Row Great Ocean Views House
Welcome Swell Cottage Awesome Second Row Great Ocean Views

About the neighborhood

Map
Folly Beach, SC

What's nearby

  • Folly Island Beaches - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Folly River Park - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Folly Beach Fishing Pier - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Center Street - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Folly Beach County Park - 5 min drive - 2.4 miles

Getting around

  • Charleston Station - 28 min drive
  • Charleston Intl. Airport (CHS) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tides Folly Beach - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Rita's Seaside Grille - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Dead Low Coffee - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Loggerhead's Beach Grill - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Pier 101 Restaurant & Bar - ‬8 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Welcome to Swell Cottage! Awesome Second Row Folly Beach with great ocean views. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Welcome to Swell Cottage! Awesome Second Row Folly Beach with great ocean views.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Welcome to Swell Cottage! Awesome Second Row Folly Beach with great ocean views.?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Welcome to Swell Cottage! Awesome Second Row Folly Beach with great ocean views. located?

This family-friendly Folly Beach vacation home is located by the sea, within a 10-minute walk of Folly Island Beaches, Center Street, and Folly Beach Fishing Pier. Folly River Park and Sunset Cay Marina are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Reviews

Welcome to Swell Cottage! Awesome Second Row Folly Beach with great ocean views. Reviews

10

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

10

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 220 out of 242 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 22 out of 242 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 242 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 242 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 242 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Deb K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property did not disappoint. It was perfect space for our family of 3 couples. View of ocean from relaxing porch areas. Easy walk to the sand. Short walk to downtown for dinners.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brenna V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful stay!

We loved the house! Conveniently located just a few steps from the beach, and so many restaurants on Folly. The house was clean and the kitchen was fully stocked. Owners responded to all of our questions, and check in was easy! We would definitely come back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome vacation stay

We thoroughly enjoyed our time at Swell Cottage. From the accommodations to the location it made for an excellent vacation at the beach while visiting our daughter. Highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing location!

My family loved this place! Awesome location for a family vacation. Close enough to the main strip to walk to everything but far enough away to miss the sound
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Folly Beach Spring Break

Basically every review on this house is exceptional, and with good reason. It’s the perfect beach house for a getaway with kids..the ocean is steps away, restaurants are down the street and the house is exactly as advertised. Lynn is very easy to work with, and we had zero complaints. Stay here if you can.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Faith W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

The location was great, plenty of parking. Easy and quick access to the beach. My family really enjoyed their stay. Plenty of room for everyone. I loved that I was able to see the ocean from the house. Really nice place to stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kierra R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Our Beach Thanksgiving

My family was able to enjoy an amazing, relaxing Thanksgiving during a tough time for us. This home made things relaxing, it made it easy for everyone to have their own space, and more importantly it was PEACEFUL!!!! Lynn was super responsive and communicative throughout the booking process!!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Family Getaway

We had an amazing stay at the Swell Cottage. Everything was better than advertised. The location was perfect - just steps from the beach and a short walk to restaurants and shops. There was plenty of space for our family of 7. The beach amenities (chairs, umbrellas, boards, toys, mats, cooler etc.) made our beach vacation seamless. This was the first time we didn’t have to buy or rent things for the week. Lynn communicated everything clearly and was so geneelus. We can’t wait to return next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anna H.

Great House!

Everything was wonderful - the house, the location, and the weather. Lynn is a very responsive host and we will come again!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Megan B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

This is our second year staying at the house. We love the location to the beach. Makes for a easy day with kids!! And Lynn is fantastic! Always responds back to me with any questions I may have.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kate G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great yard!

Great location and huge yard with palm trees and plants. You can see the ocean from the second floor and hear the waves at night. We were able to walk into town with no problem. The beach was only across the street. Our 4 year old loved the loft for sleeping.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Meghan H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Best of Everything

We had an amazing stay at Swell Cottage! Traveling with my 80 year old father so easy access to the beach was essential and it was just steps away from the house! Also very easy to walk to shops and restaurants which we did almost daily. The location was also easy to shoot into Charleston for added adventures. The house was so charming and plenty of room for our group (3 adults and 2 tweens). More than enough space and additional hang out space on the outside porch. The owners are amazing and provide everything to help make your stay great - beach chairs, boogie boards, beach cart, beach toys, mats, umbrellas- it was all there to utilize and all in great shape! We will definitely be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Krista S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great house!

We loved this house, it has so much character. It's kinda quirky, but in a good way! Great porch with ocean views. We sat out there all the time - coffee, cocktails, reading, dinner. Great people watching as you can see the beach access easily from house. Outdoor shower is fantastic. I took every shower there. House is well stocked with trash bags, handsoap, detergent, starter paper towels and toilet paper which is nice. The location is so convenient to everything.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adam D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Beach Vacay

We just spent a week at the amazing Swell Cottage (2 adults; 3 kids--12, 13, 16). The Charleston Low Country with its fabulous beaches is my favorite place to visit. I hope to live there one day. Finding a place like the Swell Cottage only enhanced that feeling. The location is perfect--sitting on a large lot, directly across the street from a beach access, while being close enough to town and the pier to walk without issue. It was so well stocked with plenty of towels, beach gear, kitchen supplies, games, and more. The pictures and description are accurate to what I experienced. It felt like home the minute we walked in. A highlight was the private outdoor shower. After a day at the beach or a long run in humid weather, nothing beats an outdoor shower. OH, and the deck space is amazing. The 2nd floor deck had great furniture and stayed shaded throughout most of the day. Coffee and/or cocktails on that deck with an ocean view and breeze was fantastic. I spend a lot of time researching places and I recommend this beach cottage without hesitation. I did not want to leave.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great house & close to the beach

Just returned from an awesome week at Swell Cottage. Located right across the street from the beach and an easy walk to downtown restaurants. It was clean and had everything we needed. Would totally recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lori O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Family Week!!

Family of 5 staying at the Swell Cottage. More than enough space with a surprise loft we were not aware of. Short 1 minute walk to the beach. Stunning views from the patio, comfortable furniture, great AC in the summertime, and plenty of kitchen appliances/grill. We couldn’t say enough great things about this place!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jamie G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Just right

Perfect spot. Super close to the beach and we walked to town every night.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allison G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great house, great location

This house was amazing!! Easy 10 min walk to everything, right across from the beach, and had everything you'd need for a vacation (sunscreen, beach chairs, umbrellas, cooler, etc.)
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ali H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Incredible stay!

We came here for my sisters bachelorette and we couldn’t recommend this house more! Right across from the beach and the house was stunning and had everything we needed! 10/10 communication from the host as well. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Location

Perfect location
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect getaway

We used this house for a girls trip and it was perfect. It would also be great for a family. Plenty of room and perfect location.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diana M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Our mini vacation was very enjoyable. Being close to the beach and stores was a plus. Love it

Great time
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Folly Beach Christmas

Our family had an amazing time spending our Christmas at Folly Beach. The house had lots of space for our party of 7 and was in an amazing location close to the beach and was walkable to downtown. The house was very clean and comfortable with all the amenities. The host Lynn was a very responsive host and answered all our questions. I would highly recommend this beach house and our family hopes to return again one day in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wendy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome stay in unique house!

Great house in great location, 3 levels of living space. Best experience I have every had with owner at a rental, responsive and accommodating.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great house

This house was perfect for us, we have 2 small babies so being able to walk back and forth from the house to the beach was so convenient. We loved sitting on the porch and watch the ocean as we drank our coffee every morning. The house was so comfortable for our family, we had an amazing time. It was hot so the walk downtown was a little uncomfortable but we did it with several small children and it was doable. Would highly recommended this house for anyone looking for a nice beach vacation
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024