Mediterranean Five-Star, Affordable Luxury with Ocean Views
- Minimum stay:Contact owner
- Internet:Yes
- Pets allowed:Yes
- Wheel chair accessible:No
Pet friendly, luxury, extreme cleanliness all combined! Sleeps10 max
Please check calendar for availability as we do keep very booked with lots of repeat guests.
From the moment you enter the giant doors of this custom, 3000+squarefoot home into the two-story foyer you will be transported into another world. Mediterranean-style architecture mixed with comfortable high-end furniture and appliances exceed all standards of holiday rentals.
This is a full-service rental. You just need to pack your personal belongs. Unlike most other rentals we supply all the rest at no extra cost to you. High speed internet and free long distance phone .Most of all you will feel pampered by the high-quality designer linens and towels as well as the quality soap products just like a five-star hotel.
This home is ideally situated 3 rows from the ocean with grassy path right in front of the house ,making the beach just 2 minutes walk away.Best of all you are just two blocks to Center Street Folly with its quaint stores, coffee shops, ice-cream parlors, and numerous restaurants, so there is no need to take the car when casually stepping out at night or walking the pier.
The home consists 4-5 bedrooms 3.5 baths (sleeps 10) and a spectacular hallway and formal living room and large dining and living areas off the kitchen amazing, state-of-the-art, 'to die for' kitchen with tons of granite and professional stove,with double ovens as well as the 2 microwaves and large, side-by-side refrigerator .The kitchen is open to the family room/tv room ,dining room as well as the screened porch which is the most popular space in the house with our guests as it has conformable chairs for all as well as a secondary dining table and where you will find yourself surrounded by tropical trees and the singing of birds mixed in with the sound of the ocean.
The living room to the front of the house can be used as an overflow living space/tv room or 5th bedroom as it has a day bed and pull out trundle as well as the sofa and love-seat
Also downstairs is the fourth bedroom with queen 4 poster-bed.Here there is a full bath as well as small kitchen area and T.V This has a door to the screened porch so this area is a beautiful unit within itself if someone wants more peace and quiet.
Upstairs there are 3 more bedrooms.The Master bedroom is huge and opulent having a king size bed and plenty of extra space .The spa like bathroom has a Jacuzzi tub and a separate shower. There are two further queen bedrooms upstairs sharing a Jack-and-Jill, beautifully tiled bathroom. The larger of these bedrooms has a great ocean view from the queen-size bed ideal for lazy days. There are TV'S .in 2 of these bedrooms ,one left without on request so Kids don't stay awake all night watching!
The most spectacular aspect of this home is the ocean-side deck, perfect for days you want to lounge and
sun without being at the beach, or for catching the cool night breezes and ocean sounds as you dine alfresco or gather with friends.
Underneath the home is a great grilling area (gas)and outdoor shower as well as storage area for the sun chairs we provide.There is also a 3 car enclosed garage as well as lots of space for parking more cars in the driveway.
This home is for the discerning renter, a family or group who appreciate such luxury yet want the casual fun feel of Folly, mixed with the quick commute to Charleston, and all this for 1000s less similar luxury elsewhere. With all we have to offer, as well as making it available to owners of mature well-behaved dogs(at no extra cost), we have had 8 wonderful fully booked out years with lots of very happy guests, many of them repeat guests .Please check the availability calendar which we always keep up to date If we are unavailable we would love to have you visit another time.
Folly Beach is like no other place. Once the haunt of hippies and dropouts, it has retained its quaint beach-side atmosphere. When other communities were being developed out of existence and their personality, Folly remained unchanged. Now it is one of the most desired communities South Carolina as quietly over the past few years it has been discovered. This means all the more amenities for you while keeping all the charm.
Property Type
- 3200 sq. ft.
- House
- 2 story
Accommodation Type
- Vacation Rental
Meals
- Guests Provide Their Own Meals
Suitability
- Children Welcome
Bedrooms: 4 Bedrooms, Sleeps 10, Beds for 8-10
Bathrooms: 3 Bathrooms, 1 Half Bathrooms
Kitchen & Dining
- Toaster
- Coffee Maker
- Ice Maker
- Dishwasher
- Freezer
Amenities
- Clothes Dryer
- Babysitter
- Hair Dryer
- Iron & Board
Other Amenities
Entertainment
- CD Player
- Stereo
- DVD Player
Communications
- Internet
- Free Long Distance
- Telephone
- Wireless Internet
Pool & Spa
Outdoor Features
- Outdoor Grill
Location & View
Activities
- Snorkeling/Diving
- ATM/Bank
- Laundromat
- Parasailing
- Surfing
- Tennis
- Swimming
- Massage Therapist
- Whale Watching
- Wildlife Viewing
- Medical Services
- Hospital
- Groceries
- Fitness Center
- Surf Fishing
- Sound/Bay Fishing
- Kayaking
- Deepsea Fishing
- Pier Fishing
- Jet Skiing
- Hiking
- Water Skiing
- Wind-Surfing
- Golf
- Sailing
- Basketball Court
- Fishing
- Cycling
- Water Parks
- Theme Parks
- Recreation Center
- Live Theater
- Synagogues
- Ruins
- Restaurants
- Cinemas
- Churches
- Botanical Garden
- Library
- Playground
- Museums
- Marina
- Bird Watching
- Beachcombing
- Outlet Shopping
- Boating
- Shopping
- Shelling
- Miniature Golf
- Walking
- Antiquing
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Horseback Riding
- Sight Seeing
- Scenic Drives
- Horseshoes
Other Activities
Reviews
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Fabulous, pet-friendly vacation rental!
Fabulous, pet-friendly vacation rental!
- Guest Visiting From Virginia
- Date of stay 03/01/08
- Review Submitted 03/25/08
This home is the ultimate beach vacation rental. From the high-quality linens and bath products, to the well-stocked gourmet kitchen, it was five star luxury all the way, just as it is billed in its listing. We were so appreciative to find a pet-friendly home that was also luxurious... something that you rarely find. And the size of the home allowed all our family members to have their own rooms, and we could spread out and enjoy some relaxation without being on top of each other. This house is clean, well-stocked and comfortable. It has all the amenities you could possibly need for a beach vacation. You don't need to bring a thing! There was even a large dog crate, perfect for our golden retriever. We loved Folly Beach and the local atmosphere. The local "Lost Dog Cafe" was a perfect place for breakfast. Charleston was so easily accessible with all its lovely shops and restaurants, not to mention all the historical sites. The entire Charleston area has so much to explore, and Folly is the perfect hub for seeing it all. In short, we can't say enough about this great home and the owner's customer service. We highly recommend it to anyone looking for an affordable, luxurious beach rental (with or without the family dog!).Recommended for: Pet owners, romantic getaway, families with teenagers, sightseeing.
Owner response: Thank you yet again to all my great guests .I really do appreciate you going to the trouble of going online to give my home such a nice review. It really does make me work even harder to make it perfect for you all . Thanks so much best wishes ,Leonie
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- Guest Beach Bums
- Date of stay 06/01/13
- Review Submitted 06/13/13
Great family vacation site! Plenty of room to spread out for six adults and two toddlers. Easy access to Charleston, the beach, and shopping. The master suite has a Very comfortable king size bed, great large walk in shower, and individual sinks. The kitchen is well furnished with a large refrigerator and awesome commercial grade gas stove. Having the two microwaves made it so easy to multitask in the kitchen!!Recommended for: Families with young children, age 55+, pet owners, romantic getaway, families with teenagers, girls getaway, adventure seekers, sightseeing.
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A good time was had by all, but....
A good time was had by all, but....
- Guest VisaDiva
- Date of stay 12/26/12
- Review Submitted 04/12/13
We were here between Christmas and New Year's - my daughter had found the perfect place for our annual winter vacation for the 4 of us. The place is amazing! Sooooo beautiful, decorated like a real Med home with every amenity imaginable. You will think you have been transported and won't ever want to leave. My husband and son-in-law spent so much time fighting over the chef's kitchen that we only went out to eat twice. Watching the New Year's festivities from the roof was a wonderful way to start the new year. Even our dog had a wonderful time, since the owners provided for his needs as well as ours. Folly is a really dog-friendly town which all of us liked. My husband had been stationed in Charleston during his Navy days and lived on Folly. He says it has changed a lot in almost 40 years! :) We did find the house he lived in, a couple of streets away from here, and he said this home was a bit better than his bachelor's hovel. So, here's the BUT part. I must first say there was no alcohol involved. One night, in the middle of the night, I was going down the very highly polished staircase, slipped and fell down the entire center section. I grabbed for the handrail behind me, which doesn't exist on that side - there is a wall there. I stopped at the final landing before the first few steps up, curled in a ball. I had a very large bruise on my left shoulder, one the size of my hand on my hip and a throbbing left thumb. Fortunately there were no bones sticking out anywhere so I thought I was OK. I had trouble walking the last two days we were there and met our insurance deductible on Jan 2 when we got home and I got to my doctor. I was found to have a deep tissue injury to my hand, a cracked pelvis and fortunately just bruising to my shoulder. I had a stair runner installed at my house the week we got home. This is not to say that the place is unsafe. Just be aware, especially with children, that on the turns in the staircase where the steps become triangles at the landings, there is no place to hold on since the posts there are so large. We had a wonderful time and I would go again, but next time I would choose the downstairs bedroom. The ad says 'perfect for grandparents' and since I am going to be a grandmother this summer, I guess that is true. Enjoy this home and the thoughful comfort it provides. We did.Recommended for: Age 55+, pet owners, romantic getaway, families with teenagers, girls getaway, sightseeing.
Owner response: We had no idea until this review was posted 4 months after the rental that a guest had such an uncomfortable fall in our home.We have installed grips on the stairs to ensure it does not happen again. We have been renting for 8 years now and never had a complaint about the stairs but we will not take any chances on our guests health and comfort.Good luck in your recovery and thank you for the great review of our home.I do hope you do come back to enjoy it again.Leonie
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Cousin Reunion
Cousin Reunion
- Guest Bev
- Date of stay 11/11/12
- Review Submitted 11/30/12
Getting together with great comfort was our criteria for this vacation. All of us are getting old (70's and 80) and my brother is handicapped. Except for the stairs we all managed very well and even that did not present a real problem. We were all very impressed with the property and the spaciousness of the house. When we arrived, one shower did not have hot water and Leonie had a plumber come immediately. The cleaning ladies were there yet because we arrived early. They were so friendly and happy to tell us where to go and what to see. Several of us were delighted to find a post office a few blocks away.Recommended for: Families with young children, age 55+, families with teenagers, girls getaway, adventure seekers, sightseeing.
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Perfect, beautiful, well maintained
Perfect, beautiful, well maintained
- Guest Michelle McLaughlin
- Date of stay 08/18/12
- Review Submitted 09/07/12
I've been to Folly Beach multiple times, stayed in different private homes. This home is very nice and accomodating. I had friends from Colorado, Florida and California and us from Ohio. Ample room for the 6 of us. We cooked alot of meals at home and found this home to be well stocked with all the utensils, pots, pans etc. that we needed. We even did a Thanksgiving meal for our thankfulness of being together in such a casual, beautiful setting. The house is magnificent just as shown in the pictures. Couldn't have asked for a more pleasant vacation. I highly recommend anybody going to Folly to vacation at this location. I think we are actually going to rent the second property next year called "The Perfect Beach Cottage". Leonie is a very accomodating home owner and takes pride in hear rental. Thank You Leonie for one of the best vacations I've experienced on Folly!Recommended for: Pet owners, romantic getaway, tourists without a car.
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Everything you would want for a beach getaway!
Everything you would want for a beach getaway!
- Guest gayle p.
- Date of stay 08/25/12
- Review Submitted 09/05/12
Everything as described and so many extras. Great large kitchen for family meal prep. Wonderful screened porch. Very close to beach but far enough away to be very peaceful. Nice very short walk to numerous good restaurants and pier. Don't miss Crosby's Seafood market (on the right just over the bridge to Folly). Fabulous shrimp in season just off the boat never frozen. Owner and cleaning staff make sure everything is just right for your stay.Recommended for: Pet owners, families with teenagers.
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Great Family Vacation
Great Family Vacation
- Guest Lena
- Date of stay 07/28/12
- Review Submitted 08/13/12
We had a wonderful experience during our stay on Folly Island. The house was beautiful just as portrayed and the owner was easy to work with. In my opinion this house is in the perfect location. It was easy walking distance to both the beach and the downtown area. The island was fun and quaint. It was everything we hoped for in our vacation planning. As my children said, the house is part of the vacation and we were pleased with the outcome. Highly recommended!Recommended for: Families with young children, age 55+, pet owners, romantic getaway, families with teenagers, girls getaway, sightseeing.
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3 Generations Under One Roof
3 Generations Under One Roof
- Guest Memommy
- Date of stay 06/09/12
- Review Submitted 06/25/12
Our family stayed at this wonderful home recently. More importantly, this house is as advertised. Leonie was always always accommodating and prompt in answering any questions. The occasion for our visit was our 50th wedding anniversary. We invited our daughters, their spouses, and our four grandchildren to join us. We stayed in the Master Suite and the grandkids enjoyed taking showers in our large shower. Two of the grandsons (one is 6' tall) slept comfortably on the trundle bed and one slept on a sofa in the living room. This house allows you to be together or to just be alone. The kitchen is great. Be sure and look in the cabinet to the right of the sink for another set of dishes. The boys enjoyed riding their bikes around Folly and on the beach. Bring your own bikes if you can a it costs $40 for four days to rent one. You can buy one at Walmart down there for around $85 and take it home! We bought groceries at Publix, but there is a Piggly Wiggly nearer the house. We found dry ice at Harris Teeter. The boys played basketball in the park, all four went on a half-day fishing trip and all of us took tours of Charleston. There's plenty of beach towels and beach chairs so leave yours at home. We were happy to have found this beautiful home and to share it with our family.Recommended for: Families with young children, age 55+, families with teenagers, girls getaway, sightseeing.
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Beautiful house & great location!
Beautiful house & great location!
- Guest Thomas & Autumn Hooper
- Date of stay 04/29/12
- Review Submitted 05/07/12
This is a beautiful house with a great location! Very short walk to the beach, right by Bert's market, the pier, etc. The entire process was very easy and straightforward. Great to work with and was a wonderful vacation! Has everything you could need.Recommended for: Families with young children, age 55+, pet owners, romantic getaway, families with teenagers, girls getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing.
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winter birthday celebrat
winter birthday celebrat
- Guest mack
- Date of stay 02/01/12
- Review Submitted 02/13/12
We spent four sunny February days in this lovely home. Weather cooperated for an outdoor b'day celebration with plenty of views in every direction, fresh seafood, and friends. The house was very clean and well-designed. We would definitely return.Recommended for: Families with young children, age 55+, pet owners, romantic getaway, families with teenagers, adventure seekers.
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Rates
Check our all our great reviews from previous guests. Check availability calendar We are booked solid to mid August,sorry :booking summer 2014 $3350 +tax /cl week August 24-30 $2500+tax and cleaning total $2990 total /6 nights Sept $2300 per week, Oct $2100 week,Weekend /Midweek rates available ask Nov,Dec,Jan,Feb $1450 week,or $900 3 day weekend or 4 day midwk excludes holidays Thanksgiving,Christmas,New Year $2200+tax +cleaning / week or $1800 /4 days Multiple week discount for Jan and Feb only.Weekend /Midweek rates available ask 12.5% tax +$160 cleaning added to all rental rates.SORRY No parties,No weddings
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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- Nearest Airport: Charleston at 15 Miles
- Nearest Beach: 450 feet, 2 min walk at most to Folly beach at Private Homes
- Nearest Golf: public golf course at 5 Miles
Owner info
Year Purchased: 2004
About the owner: My husband and I were both born in Ireland but have lived in the US for 20 years and are proud American citizens.We live full time in Augusta Ga where he is Dean of the Medical School .We have 2 teen boys who love to bring their friends to Folly as well as 2 Great Danes who love the beach. We love to relax and hang out in Folly and Charleston where time just expands and you can never tire of going back to again and again.
Why the Owner Chose Private Homes:
We were looking for somewhere we could have for a vacation home for now ,and later as a place to retire.Folly has it all ,its relaxing without being too quiet,has the beach but so much more within short distance that you could never get bored .It has all the charms of Charleston within 10 min.Its old-fashioned eclectic feel reminded us of the seaside village in Ireland where we had a home previosly.It had everything we were looking for and more.It has a real vacation feel to it yet is a living suburb of Charleston open year round.It is impossible not to relax in Folly.
The Unique Benefits at this House:
This home was built in 2000 by a builder as his main home so he put in a standard unlike anything else at the beach. Its also built in such a way as to give everyone staying space and privacy so everyone staying here has a great time together and never feel on top of each other.Its just 2 minutes to the beach and 2 min to center street Folly yet on a amazingly quiet street so little traffic.We are surrounded by owner occupied homes so its incredible quiet.When you are in the screened porch all you hear is the sound of birds singing from the empty lot next door and sound of waves crashing from the ocean. After all these years we still feel it a treat to go there ourselves. We have a great team of cleaning staff and handymen so we do not have to spend our own vacations doing the work to keep the house in tip top shape as we did the first year we owned it ,so we get to be guest and enjoy Folly too!
Contact us
- Primary: (706) 399-9457 Please email as well as leaving voicemail
- Secondary: (706) 814-6408 Please do not leave voicemail on this number (Georgia, USA)
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Photos
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Large kitchen with professional 2 oven stove with 4 burners and grill +griddle
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Plenty of comfy seating in the keeping/tv room sofa and love seat +window-seat
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dining area with screened porch to the leftand den room/kitchen to the right
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4th bedroom on main floor. Queen with full bath and access to screened porch
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Master bath with jacuzzi tub+giant shower stall
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Upper deck ideal for sunbathing and relaxing(house has been painted yellow since
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Ocean view from deck
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Kitchen overlooks keeping room, window seat and surround sound T.V/VCR/stereo
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Front living room/TV room with day bed and pullout, pop-up trundle bed
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screened porch has seating for relaxing as well as 2nd dining table /chairs
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foyer with living room right and 4 th bed to left of stairs
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Master bedroom, (King) with door to upper deck
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2nd bedroom w/queen overlooking ocean. Jack+Jill bath to 3rd queen bedroom
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Small 4th bedroom with queen bed
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A new Color, A new look ,spring 2011,(was all white )
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