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5 Min Walk to Beach & Berts! Relax in this Pet & Family Friendly Home with Wrap-Around Deck.

Vacation home in Folly Beach with kitchen and furnished lanai

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On Folly Beach, Shell Station House offers a charming retreat for families. This pet-friendly home features a wrap-around deck with teak dining furniture, a screened-in porch, and cheerful beachy-themed decor. Inside, find plenty of room to play in the family room with board games and large screen TV.

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9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

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3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 82220 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill

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About this property

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

5 Min Walk to Beach & Berts! Relax in this Pet & Family Friendly Home with Wrap-Around Deck.

Welcome to the "SHELL STATION HOUSE” on Folly Beach, SC! Shell Station House is a pet-friendly home that is perfect for families wanting a comfortable & relaxing Folly Beach vacation house that is walkable distance to the beach (4 blocks) and the restaurants & shops on Center Street (1.5 blocks). This house features a wrap-around deck with teak dining furniture, a screened-in porch, a spiral staircase connecting the three floors of the home, cheerful beachy-themed decor and a family room with board games, large screen TV and plenty of room for your kids to play. Built in 1976, this eclectic charmer has even been the inspiration for a famed photographer whose photos are featured in a book about Folly Beach! Best of all, the Shell Station House is surrounded with lots of lush trees & shrubs and is a quick walk to Bert's Market, Folly Beach's 24/7 convenience store.

City of Folly Beach Business License # LIC002447

SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS FOR SHELL STATION HOUSE (sleeps 8):

Master bedroom (located on the home's 2nd floor)
- King bed
- Night stands with reading lamps
- Dresser
- Rocking chair
- Cable TV
- Ceiling fan

Guest bedroom (located on the home's 2nd floor):
- Queen bed
- Night stands with reading lamps
- Remote-controlled wall unit for air conditioning & heat
- Sliding door access to the porch
- Wonderful amount of natural light through three walls of windows & glass doors

Guest bedroom (located on the home's 3rd floor):
- Full bed
- Night stand with reading lamp
- Ceiling fan
- En suite half bathroom.

Basement level family room:
- Two full-sized sleeper sofas
- Big screen cable TV
- Fireplace
- Board games
- Bathroom with tiled walk-in shower.

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HIGHLIGHTS:

- Fully stocked kitchen with refrigerator, stove, dishwasher, sink & coffee maker!

- Indoor & outdoor dining tables.

- Propane BBQ grill.

- Washer & dryer in the basement.

- Beach towels & beach gear (chairs, cooler, beach toys, etc.) available for use!

- WIFI

- Cable TVs

- Non-Smoking, please! This is a family friendly property.

DOGS CONSIDERED, DOG FEES MAY APPLY, PLEASE INQUIRE. Cats are NOT permitted.

Please note the home next door is undergoing renovations. We do not manage the home next door or have any control over their renovations.

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Guests enter the Shell Station House by walking up the exterior stairs to the deck and front door. Once you enter the front door, you will find the kitchen; a fireplace & dining area that comfortably seats 6 people; a living room with cable TV; patio door access to the screened-in porch; the master bedroom; a guest bedroom with sliding door access to the deck; and a bathroom with walk-in shower. Guests then use the centrally-located spiral stairs to climb to the third floor loft & guest bedroom with en suite half bathroom or reach the family room, bathroom (with a beautifully tiled walk-in shower) and laundry room on the basement level of the home. Off-street parking on the driveway for up to 3 cars is included in the rental rate.

Just 15 miles from downtown Charleston, Folly Beach is its own universe - with its own sense of time, enjoyment, and a laidback, family-friendly energy that has earned it the lifelong affection of locals and visitors alike. Its wide beaches, solid surfing, eclectic neighborhoods and community of locally-owned restaurants and shops make it the perfect place in which to revel, relax, and reconnect.

City of Folly Beach Business License # LIC002447

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- For TV apps personal subscription required.

- Fireplace is not available for guest use.

Tenant must be 25 years old. NO PARTIES, EVENTS, PERFORMING ARTISTS OR BANDS ALLOWED AT ANY TIME. You may not exceed the maximum occupancy at any time — day or night. These are causes for eviction with no refund, and may damage our ability to offer the home for future guests exposing you to liability. This is a residential home -- please be respectful of our neighbors.

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Guests staying at all ITrip Charleston managed properties receive the following:

* Amenity pack, starter set of soap, shampoo, conditioner, lotion, make up wipes, paper towel, toilet paper, dish soap, sponge, dishwasher & laundry detergent tabs.

* All beds ready made with freshly laundered sheets & towels.

# WE DO NOT LIST ON CRAIGS LIST #
Book with confidence! We are Charleston & Hilton Head’s highest rated and most responsive large vacation rental agency. We have hosted over 32,500 great stays with an average guest review score of 4.9 out of 5!

Please keep A/C temperature above 70F for optimal comfort. It is recommended to set it at 72F. Remember to keep doors and windows closed to maintain a cool home and keep bugs out. Fridges may take 24 hrs to cool when loaded after cleaning.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2.5 private bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

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

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Furnished lanai

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Fan
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Golf
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 2,220 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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

Property is also known as

2642

About the neighborhood

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Folly Beach, SC

What's nearby

  • Center Street - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Folly River Park - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Folly Island Beaches - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Folly Beach Fishing Pier - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Port of Charleston - 18 min drive - 12.9 miles

Getting around

  • Charleston Station - 30 min drive
  • Charleston Intl. Airport (CHS) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tides Folly Beach - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Rita's Seaside Grille - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪LoLo's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Dead Low Coffee - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Pier 101 Restaurant & Bar - ‬6 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is 5 Min Walk to Beach & Berts! Relax in this Pet & Family Friendly Home with Wrap-Around Deck. pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at 5 Min Walk to Beach & Berts! Relax in this Pet & Family Friendly Home with Wrap-Around Deck.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 5 Min Walk to Beach & Berts! Relax in this Pet & Family Friendly Home with Wrap-Around Deck.?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 5 Min Walk to Beach & Berts! Relax in this Pet & Family Friendly Home with Wrap-Around Deck. located?

Situated near the beach, this vacation home is within a 5-minute walk of Center Street, Folly River Park, and Folly Island Beaches. Folly Beach Fishing Pier and Folly Beach County Park are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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