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1 Block to THE MOTHER SEA. Super easy and quick walk.

Bright, breezy living room perfect for movie nights, game nights, and relaxing

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2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 4750 sq ft

Popular amenities

Parking available
Laundry
Barbecue grill
Kitchen
Outdoor space

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Folly Beach, SC

Folly Island Beaches
‪1 min walk‬
Folly Beach Fishing Pier
‪7 min walk‬
Folly Beach County Park
‪5 min drive‬
Charleston, SC (CHS-Charleston Intl.)
‪35 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only · Outdoor shower

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Outdoor shower

Kitchen

Garden

Dining area

About this property

1 Block to THE MOTHER SEA. Super easy and quick walk.

We named it the RATHERSHACK because you'd rather be here than anyplace else in the world. We are 'second row' from the beach - which means a 45 second walk for you slow pokes, or 30 seconds for the average beach bum. The cottage we are advertising and scheduling here is the 2 BR 1.5 bath, this one is called the BeachShack. Lots of charm and beach feel decor at no extra charge as this unit has all new beach-style furnishings, flooring, paint, new roof, and new air conditioning installed. All cottages have open floor plans for casual gatherings after your day at the beach. This Unit has a fully stocked kitchen utensils etc with microwave and dishwasher. The 2 BR features a large master with a queen bed and the second bedroom has a full bed, plenty of changing room. Super clean no allergens pet dander etc as we do not allow pets. Units have Free TV, Smart TV and WIFI. Off Street parking for 1 vehicles included. . Gas grill on site available for you grill masters out there. Riding bikes is one of our favorite things to do around around here, and look at all the sugar shacks, moderate homes, and homemade fishing piers plopped right next to the occasional McMansion. Architectural variety on every block. Folly Beach makes no judgment on who you are or where you come from...just bring your flip flops and come as you are.

Business Lic004141
STR22-00153

Property manager

KATHERINE GRIMES

Premier Host

Languages

English

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Children count as a heartbeat we allow total of 4.

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

NO MORE THEN 4 total heartbeats. INCLUDING ALL GUEST

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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Folly Beach

Located in Folly Beach, this cottage is near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Folly Island Beaches and Waterfront Park, while USS Yorktown and Patriots Point are cultural highlights. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Joseph P. Riley, Jr. Park or TD Arena. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and cycling nearby.

Folly Beach, SC

What's nearby

Folly Island Beaches - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
Folly Beach Fishing Pier - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
Center Street - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
Folly Beach County Park - 5 min drive - 3.6 km
Port of Charleston Cruise Terminal - 22 min drive - 21.8 km

Getting around

Charleston Station - 32 min drive
Charleston, SC (CHS-Charleston Intl.) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

‪Lowlife Bar - ‬9 min walk
‪Rita's Seaside Grille - ‬9 min walk
‪Fam's Brewing Co. featuring Famulari's Pizzeria - ‬9 min drive
‪Loggerhead's Beach Grill - ‬12 min walk
‪Pier 101 Restaurant & Bar - ‬8 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is 1 Block to THE MOTHER SEA. Super easy and quick walk. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at 1 Block to THE MOTHER SEA. Super easy and quick walk. ?

There is free parking nearby.

What time is check-in at 1 Block to THE MOTHER SEA. Super easy and quick walk. ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 1 Block to THE MOTHER SEA. Super easy and quick walk. ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 1 Block to THE MOTHER SEA. Super easy and quick walk. located?

Situated by the sea, this cottage is within a 10-minute walk of Folly Island Beaches, Center Street and Folly Beach Fishing Pier. Folly Beach County Park and Sunset Cay Marina are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Janet G.

1 Jun, 2025

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

Relax and enjoy

We drove down not sure what to expect, but found a clean cute cottage. The beach was close by with towels, lawn chairs included. Short walk to shop, eat and even go to church.

Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shannon G.

13 Apr, 2024

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

Perfection!

We had a great stay! The property was exactly as described in the listing and was super clean! Great location, super close to beach access. We cannot wait to stay here again!!

Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric G.

3 Jun, 2024

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

Vacation

The place was just as it was posted. Clean, quiet, close to beach and town. We enjoyed our time there!

Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

BARBARA C.

30 Jul, 2023

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

Coral cottage

This place was perfect and had everything we needed from patio, beach chairs and easy beach access!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

William H.

24 Jan, 2025

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

New Years 2025

Simple set up for busy outgoing people. The house is small.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen B.

12 Jun, 2024

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

Family Vacation

This property was absolutely perfect. We were in town for graduation and wanted to be close to the ocean but have one member of our party that cannot do a lot of stairs or a lot of walking. This property was ground level with a few stairs in and only a block off the beach, so easy access. The perfect property for our stay!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Meredith J.

31 May, 2023

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

Hotel like accommodations

Beautiful property with only short 3min walk to beach. The beds were very comfy and we loved the covered patio area. We enjoyed our stay and Katt was an excellent host. Check in and out procedures were a breeze. The only thing we wished we would have had at the property was a second TV. Highly recommend as a great beach house!

Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joseph A.

8 Jun, 2023

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

Great rental

Have been going to Folly for years and really Enjoyed the stay at the rather shacks. Great location. Clean. Accurate representation in the listing. Property manager was very accessible and helpful. Close to beach access and town. Recommend 100%

Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brenda H.

18 Jun, 2023

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

Loved the Beach Shack.

BeachShack was wonderful! Loved the location. Very tastefully decorated! It was perfect for the 3 of us. We definitely would stay there again if we’re in this area! Thanks for sharing your BeachShack with us! The only negative is water pressure & temperature of water when taking a shower but this was discussed with property manager & was assured she will take care of this!!

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maryann T.

26 Jul, 2023

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

A clean, refreshing vacation

The listing leaves nothing to the imagination, it's clean and beautiful and just enough space for my two young daughters, myself and my mother in law. It was the perfect girl vacation. Off the main drag enough that it was quiet at night but still easy to walk to any restaurant. The beach was the perfect distance to be able to come and go from the beach and a short 15 minutes to Charleston. It had plenty of towels, kitchen necessities and space for what we needed. Thank you for a lovely stay, we'll be back!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Amy W., Doylestown, Pennsylvania

22 Aug, 2013

No place we'd RATHER be.

My husband and I and our 2 children (boy 16 and girl 14) loved the Rathershack. Everything in the home was updated and beachy. It was impeccably clean. We loved that we could walk to Center Street and the restaurants, shops and pier. Katherine and Sam could not have been nicer. Kat was always available but never intrusive. She gave us at ideas of things to do while we were in Folly.We will definitely stay there again when we go Folly.

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

22 Jul, 2023

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

Beach Shack

We loved this house and our stay at Folly Beach. The house was clean and so cute! Two things to keep in mind are the driveway is shared so someone's car, in addition to yours, will be in front of that cute covered garage/patio area the whole time. The other thing is that the outdoor shower has no door and has generously spaced boards so you can't really use it as an extra shower like we usually do at the beach. That said, it's a great house and area. We would definitely rent this place or from Katt again.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan M.

24 Apr, 2019

Perfect way to start summer

Katt -- thank you for a lovely 3-day get away in Folly Beach. For some reason, I had the impression that Folly was a loud party beach but that was not the case at all. We loved our time exploring the side streets, restaurants, and being outside. Your cottage was perfect for us as a family of 4 for a short visit. Everything we needed was right there --simple and basic but very thoughtful. I appreciate your personal generosity -- I hope we will be back again. Let us know if you are in Boone -- would love to show you the same hospitality. Bring your SUP if you come the mountains and I will tell you about some lovely places to paddle. Susan

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Carol K., Virginia

25 Nov, 2018

Had everything we needed and close to the beach

We loved this property. It had everything we needed for a family to cook Thanksgiving dinner at the beach. The kitchen was well stocked with all the essentials, plus many nonessential. Beds and furniture was comfy. The only thing we missed was a dining table. We love to play family games and found that challenging, but doable. It is very close to the beach and the awesome Burt’s Market, which we love. I walked there every morning for free coffee. It is a long walk to Center street, but I love to walk so no problem for me, but could be challenging for older folks or kids. We didn’t use the outside shower or beach chairs and umbrellas, but would be handy in the summer time. We have been visiting Folly for many years and stayed in many rentals. This rental was great because of all the attention to details. We loved the decor, well stocked kitchen and proximity to the beach. We hope to stay here again soon!!

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Michelle L.

18 Jun, 2025

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

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura D.

7 Jul, 2024

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

Wonderful

Perfect.Nice clean house.Close to beach !

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris P.

9 Jun, 2023

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

A+ Experience!

Katt was a fantastic host! The house was super clean, convenient to local restaurants, and a two minute walk to the beach. You can’t really ask for much more than that! We will definitely be back.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kerstin V.

17 Oct, 2022

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

very good

It was a nice week

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jamie B.

3 Sept, 2022

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

So cute, clean and convenient!

Super cute, very clean and incredibly convenient! We had never been to Folly Beach before but this property didn’t disappoint! It had everything we never knew we needed. The beach is a literal 45 second walk from the property which was fantastic with a 2 year old. Highly recommend!

Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christie V.

15 Aug, 2022

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

Great beach access!

Katt was a very responsive host and the cottage was just as advertised. The only surprise was that the outdoor shower isn’t meant for anything except rinsing off sand. Otherwise, a perfectly sized cottage for 4, if two of your party are small. Fantastic beach access and not too far from the action on Center Street.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gregory M.

24 Jul, 2022

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

Anniversary Awesomeness w/ a Beachy twist

Definitely recommend this property. What a quaint little place. Perfectly located with a short walk to the beach. Everything was as described by the owner. On this adventure we stayed most of our time on the island. Everything you need is right there. We will definitely be back (our 4th trip to Charleston but 1st staying on the island). If, If I had to say anything in the somewhat negative...it would be that this place needs a washer/dryer, because if you stay 6 nights like we did, it would be nice to not have to go anywhere else to wash your clothes. Trust me, that was not a deal breaker. You will not be disappointed by booking this 2 bedroom house. Enjoy!!

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jill F.

13 Jul, 2022

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

Sweet Stay at Folly

Super cute, and clean cottage a few steps from the beach. It was super hot as we went in July, but the Air Conditioning worked GREAT and the beds were super comfy. Kay was super friendly and available. Highly Recommend!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mary T.

4 Jul, 2022

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

Wonderful Stat

My family and I thoroughly enjoyed our stay! Our girls loved being so close to the beach and we did walk to shops as well. Thank you!!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lisa Z., Austin, USA

4 Jan, 2022

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

Charming Beach Cottage

This charming beach cottage was a perfect property for my family and I to spend a relaxing couple of days at. It was exactly as described in the listing, and so close to the beach and Center St. It is obvious the hosts take immense pride and care of their rentals, and we can’t wait to book another stay!

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

TRACY J.

30 Dec, 2021

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

Love this place!

Everything about this cottage is great. Very clean and up to date appliances was nice. The decor is absolutely adorable and the best part is the beach is just 1 block away. The owners really thought of everything from beach chairs, beach towels, etc.. I will definitely stay here again!

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

About the host

Hosted by KATHERINE GRIMES

We met in the cold Granite State of New Hampshire, fell in love, sold our houses, threw away the snowshovels, and bought us a perfect shack in paradise. After we fixed her up... you now have the Rathershack in all its glory waiting for you to come and add the next chapter. We thank you in advance for helping us live our dream. We live on site so feel free to stop in for a cold one or advice on where to go hide out, or step out and kick up your dancin shoes. The sign over our door says PARTYville, but more often than not we flip it over so it reads NAPville. Sometimes one leads to the other. You know the drill........

Why they chose this property

We bought this place to live the simple life in a beach town, and have family and friends visit. Plus, wouldn't you rather deal with an owner who lives on site and is totally psyched to be here and have YOU as our guest.

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