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Bright & Charming; Close to Beach and Restaurants

Family-friendly apartment in Folly Beach with a water park

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Nestled in the heart of Folly Beach, this charming 3-bedroom cottage offers a nostalgic retreat with modern comforts. Stroll to the beach, pier, and oceanfront BLU restaurant within walking distance or explore Downtown Charleston's historic architecture just minutes away.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7

Popular amenities

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

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About this property

Entire place

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

Bright & Charming; Close to Beach and Restaurants

Summary:
This 3-bedroom, 2-bath upper-level unit is full of original Folly Beach charm. The house was built in the 1930s, but has been renovated to add all of the modern conveniences while at the same time restoring the classic look of a Folly Beach cottage.

The Space:
This 3-bedroom, 2-bath upper-level unit is full of original Folly Beach charm. The house was built in the 1930s, but has recently been completely renovated to add all of the modern conveniences while at the same time restoring the classic look of a Folly Beach cottage to each unit.

The home is ideally located for visitors who want to walk to all of the local attractions. The beach, the pier, and BLU, the only ocean front restaurant and bar in the Charleston area, are within easy walking distance (2 blocks). Center Street's restaurants and shops are just a block away. Downtown Charleston, with its historic architecture, carriage rides, museums, and fine dinning is less than 15 minutes away as well.

The home itself is just as ideal as its location. Visitors can lounge on one of two wonderful porches. The shady front porch runs the length of the house and gets a fabulous beach breeze. It is a perfect spot to catch up on your beach reading or to watch the world go by; you can even catch a glimpse of the ocean. The back porch, a sunny spot outfitted with a table and chairs, is a perfect spot to soak up some sun, have lunch, or watch the sunset.

From the front porch, step into the main living area which includes the living room and dinning room. The home's hardwood floors, original wood paneling, architectural details, and eight large windows give this space a bright, classic beach cottage look.

There are three lovely bedrooms in the home. The king bedroom has a crisp, classic decor and is equipped with a flat screen TV. The adjacent bedroom has two twin beds and a decor that is fun and festive. These two rooms share a stylish bathroom that boasts a claw-foot tub. The queen bedroom has its own private bath and french doors opening onto the back porch.

The kitchen is bright, spacious, and includes gorgeous granite counter-tops and all of the amenities. The cooks in your party will appreciate the attention to detail and will be able to whip up a fantastic dinning experience with ease. Every gadget and accessory has been provided, so don't worry about bringing your micro-zester from home!

Additionally, the home has such conveniences as a washer and dryer and free WiFi.

We have a no-smoking and a no-pet policy. We rent by the week in the summer.

Other Things to Note:
Hock Homes Vacation Rental Guest Agreement, Units A, B, and C.

This Short Term Rental Agreement is entered into and made effective as of the booking date. Guests agree to the following rules and understand that possible termination of occupancy may occur if the rules are not adhered to.

The City of Folly Beach has ordinances related to noise, trash & recycling, alcohol on the beach, animals, litter, surfing, dune protection, sea turtles, smoking on the beach, requirements for special events, maximum occupancy, and golf carts. This Rental Agreement reflects these ordinances. Our Business License could be revoked if our guests do not follow these rules. Receiving a visit from Folly Beach Officials concerning any of these ordinances will result in the termination of occupancy

1. Guest responsible for renting the property must be at least 25 years old and must be staying at the property for the duration of the rental period.

2 Cancellation Policies:
A. Cancelation Policy: Reservations that are cancelled at least 60 days prior to arrival will receive a full refund of the deposit. Guests
who cancel within 60 days of check-in will not receive any refund.
B. Hurricane Cancellation Policy: Cancellation due to impending storms, inclement weather or other acts of God are not eligible for
refunds. Only if a mandatory evacuation order is given by the Governor of South Carolina, will any refund be given, and the refund will
be only for the unused days of the reservation.
C. We strongly suggest that you purchase "Cancel For Any Reason" travel insurance. Hurricanes and other natural disasters are
common to our area, and we will be unable to offer refunds for any reason other than the mandatory evacuation order mentioned
above.

3. If booking through VRBO, a deposit of 50% of the total rental cost is due at booking. Final payment will be charged automatically 21 days prior to arrival. If booking through Airbnb, you will be charged the full amount at the time of booking.

4. Guests understand that no refunds or adjustments will be made due to any equipment or appliance malfunction. Hock Homes will make every effort to have the repairs made as quickly as possible. The Guest must allow the Owner or their representative access to the property at any reasonable time during your stay, except in an emergency or if a problem needs sorting out quickly and you cannot be contacted in time. In these situations, the owner can enter the property at any time without giving you prior notice.

5. Guests understand that the homeowners are not responsible for any accidents, injuries or illnesses that occur while on the premises or its facilities. The homeowners are not responsible for the loss of personal belongings or valuables of the guests. All guests are expressly assuming the risk of any harm arising from their use of the premises or others whom they invite to use the premise.

6. Check-in is a 4:00. Check-out is at 10:00.

7. Guests must adhere to the parking policy: There are two off-street parking spots for the unit. Any additional cars, golf-carts, bikes, etc. must be parked on the street. (City of Folly Beach Ordinance)

8. Guests should not move furniture. Moving furniture without returning it will result in a $50 charge.

9. Guests may not have pets in the house.

10. Guests may not have parties. Parties of any kind will result in immediate termination of the rental agreement with no refund issued. Parties include dinner parties, family reunions, or any other gathering that includes more than the maximum number of occupants that the house sleeps. Loud music, screaming, yelling, dancing, or any other noise violations are also prohibited. There are three units on the property, and we expect our guests to be respectful of the guests staying in the other units. (City of Folly Beach Ordinance)

11. Guests must adhere to the maximum occupancy of the property, A=6, B=8, C=4. (City of Folly Beach Ordinance)

12. Guests must follow Folly Beach guidelines for trash and recycling pick-up. (City of Folly Beach Ordinance)
A. Garbage pick up is Mondays and Thursdays mornings.
B. Recycling is every Monday from Memorial Day to Labor Day, and every other Monday during the off season.
C. All garbage and recycling containers must be placed on the street the evening prior to pick-up and removed from the street by 6:00
p.m. on trash day.

13. Guests may not smoke anywhere on the property including the porches.

14. Guests must leave the house clean upon checkout. Your cleaning fee covers the deep clean of the kitchen, bathrooms, bedrooms, and living spaces (dusting, vacuuming, mopping, cleaning, sanitizing, etc). It also covers the washing and drying of the bed and bath linen. Guests are responsible for the following:
A. Remove all items from the refrigerator and freezer; wipe up any spills.
B. Take out trash and recycling to the large green and blue cans in back.
C. Roll cans to the curb ONLY if checking out on the day before trash or recycling day.
D. Remove any clutter and/or trash from the porches and/or yard. You may leave beach accessories if they are in working order. Damaged chairs, floats, and toys should be removed. Leaving damaged items will result in a $50 charge.
E. Run the dishwasher.
F. Put all used towels in front of the washing machine.
G. Do not remove bed linen. The housekeepers will strip the beds.
H. Make sure that the thermostat is set to 78 in summer and 65 in winter.

15. Guests understand that the credit card on file will be charged for any damage done to the unit or any of the contents of the unit. Additional charges may apply for the following reasons:.
A. Failure to follow the check-out day cleaning instructions.
B. Failure to check-out by the specified check-out time (10:00 a.m.)
C. Failure to follow the trash/recycling instructions.
D. Having an unapproved pet on the premises.
E. Disturbing other guests by not following the policies listed in # 10.

By agreeing to these Terms & Conditions, as acknowledged by payment for the booking, the Guest waives, discharges and agrees to hold harmless the Owner from all damages or injuries arising from or related to the Guest stay at Property, including without limitation, any accidents or injury to the Guest, Guest’s visitors and associates, and loss of money, jewelry or valuables of any kind. The Guest is responsible for keeping his valuables safe at all times.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Books
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Optional golf privileges
  • Water park

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)
  • Fire extinguisher

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

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

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 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 fire extinguisher
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

Vrbo Property
Bright & Charming Restaurants
Close to Beach Restaurants; Bright Charming
Bright Charming; Close to Beach Restaurants
Bright & Charming; Close to Beach and Restaurants Folly Beach
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About the neighborhood

Map
Folly Beach, SC

What's nearby

  • Center Street - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Folly Island Beaches - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Folly Beach Fishing Pier - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Folly River Park - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Folly Beach County Park - 4 min drive - 2.0 miles

Getting around

  • Charleston Station - 27 min drive
  • Charleston Intl. Airport (CHS) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tides Folly Beach - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Rita's Seaside Grille - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Dead Low Coffee - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Loggerhead's Beach Grill - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Pier 101 Restaurant & Bar - ‬3 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Bright & Charming; Close to Beach and Restaurants pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Bright & Charming; Close to Beach and Restaurants?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Bright & Charming; Close to Beach and Restaurants?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Bright & Charming; Close to Beach and Restaurants located?

This family-friendly Folly Beach apartment building is located by the sea, steps from Center Street, Folly Island Beaches, and Folly Beach Fishing Pier. Folly Beach County Park and Folly River Park are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Bright & Charming; Close to Beach and Restaurants Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 145 out of 162 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 162 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 162 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 162 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 162 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Neil L. W.

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

Bachelor/Golf Party

Property is clean well maintained in a great spot.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher L.

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

Great stay and close to everything!

It was such a beautiful property. Only two houses down from the main strip, and only two blocks from the beach!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Great family apartment in Folly Beach

Perfect apartment for our family. It was spotless & had all the essentials for a comfortable stay. Loved the floor plan, it worked perfectly for a toddler who went to bed earlier than adults! Really close to beach as the listing said.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy H.

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

Folly Wedding

Very nice property in a great location. Private with only a short walking distance to the beach and Center Street. Weather was prefect for sitting on the front porch. The host Tara has been a pleasure to deal with. Will definitely consider this property for our next Folly trip.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lee J.

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

Charming

Tara’s home is exactly as described. The home is well-maintained and updated. It is the nicest beach rental we have ever had!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Helena O.

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

Comfortable, clean and lovely house close to everything

We loved staying here, very clean and loved the modern updates while the more historic features including gorgeous hardwoods. Two porches including one very large one, perfect for taking in all of the sights and sounds of Folly. The house is close to everything and you can hear the sounds of live music and hustle and bustle of Folly but it's surrounded by many trees which gives it a quieter feel. Really loved this place!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Caitlin W.

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

Absolutely perfect!

We had an amazing time staying at this property for an extra-long weekend. This was probably the cleanest vacation rental I’ve ever stayed at, and you couldn’t ask for a better location and I could live on that porch full-time! It’s in the middle of everything but somehow most noise stayed out. One thing to be aware of- if you have a larger vehicle, you’ll have to park on the street, but the owner is good about communicating that beforehand.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thomas H., München

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

We had a great stay!

We were there as a family for a week in August. We liked it very much! The house has 2 separate units. We rented the upper unit. The apartment offers a lot of space thanks to 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. There is also a private parking space, which is very convenient. the apartment is very tastefully and functionally furnished. We lacked absolutely nothing. Also the location is perfect. To the beach it is actually only a few steps. Restaurants are also just around the corner. Tara is a very friendly host and very responsive.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Alicia K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Lots of garbage rules, not great amenities.

Location was great however stark and missing basic items such as sofa blankets and other items that are typically at every vacation rental we have been at including paper products, tinfoil or Saran Wrap, coffee (late night arrivals), laundry detergent (even one pod would be nice). Nearest store sold big jugs of laundry detergent which we bought for one load of laundry which was fine but obviously had to leave it there because of flying. Received multiple messages throughout our stay from the owner about the Sunday night street garbage process.. we only needed one instruction for this as most rentals do. In addition, as we left the cleaner or owner (not sure who it was) expressed irritation about us not bringing the inside garbage out.. Even though one of the messages said please don’t leave garbage in the garbage cans overnight because of animals. So we brought the garbage out to the street on Sunday but didn’t want to leave new garbage in the cans when we left (animals). Thought we were following the multiple instructions. Owners are hyper focused on the garbage and not much else. This place was more like a hotel than a vacation rental as far as amenities.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lillian J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good stay
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheila M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location to beach pier and center street. Home was VERY clean and had all the essentials. Ceiling fans on the front porch would have been fantastic but we brought one from home. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Al A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Third year vacationing in this house! We love it and will be back again
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris S.

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

Perfect Location

Had a wonderful stay on Folly Beach; clean and comfortable, and perfect location to enjoy the beach and local restaurants and bars. Would stay again
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susanne H.

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

Very nice stay at Folly Beach

Wonderful property. Clean. Nicely decorated, roomy, large kitchen, had everything we needed. Close to beach, restaurants and stores. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia L.

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

Quiet Retreat but Still Close to the Action

This authentic beach getaway is located within two blocks from the beach and one block of Center St where all the restaurants, stores and action are located. Yet, when you return “home” it is quiet, peaceful and private.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole F.

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

Relaxing Spring Break getaway at the SC Shores

Wonderful property located just a few blocks from the beach. Easily walkable. Newly updated and spacious three bedroom getaway - was great for our family of four. Everyone had their own space and lots of gathering space for movie watching and games. Tara made check-in/out so easy. Everything was as listed and in working condition. Wifi was great too with two parents working and two tweens wanting to remain connected! Fell in love with Folly Beach - everything is walkable. Talk a walk out to the lighthouse at the end of the island - very special. Thank you for a wonderful and relaxing stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael Ryan C.

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

Beautiful house in a great town

Very nice beach house with a relaxed and comfortable vibe. Close to the beach and town, with plenty of restaurants and shops. Super comfortable beds and plenty of space.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Carolyn C.

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

All good

Like location, stairs were a bit of issue, needs more lighting at feet. Also in small bath didn’t like shower / bath, was tough for someone older with it being hard to enter and if someone slipped nothing to hold to. Could be a safety issue. Overall enjoyed the space and was surprised to how quite it was. Liked that all switches we labeled.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Crystal L.

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

Beautiful spot close to everything

We were very pleased with this apartment rental. We walked out the door and was right in the middle everything. We are already looking to book our next trip to Folly.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jason L., Greenville, SC

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

Grade A

The property, location, host and including all the little things were all great. We couldn’t have asked for a better property to spend our vacation.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie S.

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

Perfect Location!

The home was clean and bright! The decor was coastal without being tacky. We loved the hardwood floors. They gave the home an elegant feel and they were a blessing for our allergies. This home is about as perfect of a location as you can ask for. Getting to the beach was easy...just a straight path about two blocks from the house. Bringing a beach buggy makes it effortless. We like to eat our meals at the local restaurants and many are just a block away. Yet it didn't feel noisy at the house. Highly recommend this rental!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jason K.

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

Fantastic location and plenty of room

This was an excellent property with everything you would need. Walking distance to everything just perfect. Great communication from the owners. Looking forward to staying again.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deanna C.

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

Girls’ Getaway

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this property. Great location, super clean and well appointed!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nancy E.

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

Perfect Place !

Adorable house. Better than the pictures. Location was also better than expected. If your going to Folly Beach or Charleston this is the place!! Will rent again when we visit SC again !
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Grant

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

Comfortable and cozy beach retreat.

Great location. Comfortable and clean. Perfect place for our short getaway.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022