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Upstairs so Sunny and Bright 2 Blocks to the Beach

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Amenities
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Location
Host

Exceptional

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 3700 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 3)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer · Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio

Outdoor shower

Kitchen

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Upstairs so Sunny and Bright 2 Blocks to the Beach

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 bath, the other listing is #3478178. 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. This unit has an open floor plan for casual gatherings after your day at the beach. This unit has fully stocked kitchen utensils etc with microwave and dishwasher. The 2 BR features a large master with queen bed, shabby chic charm. The second bed has a full bed with new pillow top thick mattresses, and plenty of changing room. Super clean no allergens pet dander etc as we do not allow pets. This Unit has cable 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.

This property does not allow children and is limited to 3 guest Maximum.

Business Lic004139
STR22-00150

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

Adults only

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

1 Car per unit/cottage

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 and a deadlock

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

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

About the area

Folly Beach

Located in Folly Beach, this holiday home is in the city centre and near the beach. Charleston City Market and USS Yorktown are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Folly Island Beaches and Waterfront Park. South Carolina Aquarium and Patriots Point are not to be missed. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours and hiking/biking trails 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 - 3.9 km
Port of Charleston Cruise Terminal - 22 min drive - 21.8 km

Getting around

Charleston Station - 31 min drive
Charleston, SC (CHS-Charleston Intl.) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

‪Lowlife Bar - ‬9 min walk
‪Rita's Seaside Grille - ‬10 min walk
‪Fam's Brewing Co. featuring Famulari's Pizzeria - ‬9 min drive
‪Loggerhead's Beach Grill - ‬12 min walk
‪Pier 101 Restaurant & Bar - ‬9 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Upstairs so Sunny and Bright 2 Blocks to the Beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Upstairs so Sunny and Bright 2 Blocks to the Beach?

There is free parking nearby.

What time is check-in at Upstairs so Sunny and Bright 2 Blocks to the Beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Upstairs so Sunny and Bright 2 Blocks to the Beach?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Upstairs so Sunny and Bright 2 Blocks to the Beach located?

Located in the heart of Folly Beach, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Folly Island Beaches, Center Street and Folly Beach Fishing Pier. Sunset Cay Marina and Folly Beach County Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Mike B.

26 Jun, 2025

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

Hippy Shack

Everything was as advertised. Start to finish, zero issues. Easy walk to beach. Shack was perfect. Would do it again.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darcy S.

31 May, 2025

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

Exceedingly comfortable

Chic, cozy, well appointed. Comfy beds. Katt was awesome— in touch, accommodating and generous. Great beaches, bars and restaurants, and riding bikes (Folly Beach Adventures delivers and picks up!) around the island was an absolute delight. A recent storm had knocked down fencing and the outdoor shower— work was quickly done while we were there during unobtrusive hours.

Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kellie F.

13 Jun, 2024

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

Beach Get-a-away

Great location and beautiful space!

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

John M.

15 Apr, 2023

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

good family vacation

it was very convenient to the beach and fit the bill.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

marissa h.

28 Jul, 2024

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

Hippie shack

Amazing property with equally awesome hosts. We love the Rathershacks and will always stay at one of them!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer D.

24 Oct, 2023

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

Beach vacay

This is the perfect location. Clean, beautiful, so close to the beaxh and downtown!

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lacey H.

12 Jun, 2023

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

Anniversary Trip

The home was beautiful and just as described. Location was perfect! We couldn't have asked for more.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shane H.

5 Jun, 2023

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

Beautiful home in a great location

We had a wonderful stay.. the host had thought of everything and was in touch with us while we were there. The house was wonderful and in a great location. Everything listed online was accurate. We enjoyed our visit!

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jodie F., Overland Park Ks

6 Oct, 2019

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

Relaxing and fun!

Second time staying at the roofshack! Love it so much! Sam and Katt are amazing hosts! Will be back next year! Our new yearly tradition!

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Matthew M.

31 Oct, 2018

Good space, great location!

The house was comfortable and the location to the beach was great! Very easy walk to the beach access. We booked this space because of the yard and outdoor space from the photos but when we arrived the yard and space from the photos were assigned to another space. We would have booked another VRBO house that had a yard had this been indicated on the photos or descriptions. The hosts were very nice and welcoming!

Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Marianne R.

18 Feb, 2021

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

Better late than never!

I stayed at this property over Thanksgiving with my husband and young adult daughter. We had an easy contactless check-in due to Covid that we appreciated. The home was just as advertised and was so well stocked and super cute. The owner left a starter kit of coffee, detergent, etc. so we didn't need to run off to the store before the beach. Check out was super easy as well. We would definitely stay again as it is an easy walk to restaurants and shopping and 2 blocks to beach. Perfect stay - thank you!

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2020

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

10/10 Excellent

Holly E.

9 Sept, 2015

A Must!

What an incredible experience we had during our stay. The property is in excellent condition, the owners are amazing and the walk to the beach is short and easy (even when carrying beach stuff). You seriously do not need a car with easy walking distance to any restaurants and shopping you may need while you are there. Folly Beach provides quick access to Charleston and taxi/ride sharing service is available to and from downtown if you don't have a car or want to enjoy some adult beverages and need a ride. My friend and I stayed for a girls week away but I would recommend this property for couples and families as well. We will definitely be repeat guests!

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

10/10 Excellent

David and Beverley w., Connecticut

23 Mar, 2017

Wonderful place for a beach retreat!

We cannot say enough about the Roofshack at Folly Beach...we have stayed at many VRBOs all over the country. This is the BEST one yet!!! The beach house is decorated with the perfect combination of comfort and simple beauty. The beds are super comfortable ...a must for us. It is one of the cleanest places we have stayed in. The kitchen is fully stocked, the outside grill a big plus and the bathroom with the shower and claw foot tub a wonderful treat. The location is within a short walk to the beach, and within walking distance to the downtown restaurants and shops. We ended staying an extra day because we enjoyed ourselves so much! Many thanks to Katherine and Sam for a much needed r and r! They are perfect hosts!

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2017

10/10 Excellent

Susan

1 Jul, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brandi S.

16 Jun, 2024

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

Great Folly Location

Great location and very thoughtfully appointed with everything needed for a great beach vacation. Would happily stay again!

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

lisa a.

23 May, 2024

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

Headed to Folly, book this place

Great location, only 2 blocks to ocean! Unit was just as promised and had everything we needed. It was humid outside and the air conditioning worked wonderfully! Would highly recommend this beautiful rental.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne F.

14 May, 2024

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

Perfect location!

What a fantastic find! Our stay was perfect, and the place was very clean, well equipped, and just a block from the beach! We had absolutely everything we needed to enjoy our stay. My husband and I travel frequently and we really appreciated all of the extra amenities, especially the hooks in the bathroom and the extra towels. We will definitely be back!

Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

David B.

25 Jun, 2022

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

A great week I'm the Hippie shack

Spent a week in the hippie shack, close to beach, Paddle. Boarding and Chico Fao, which sums up 95% of our week. The host Katherine is great...5 stars all around

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sara S.

14 Jun, 2022

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

Beautiful property with great location

It was very clean, the location was amazing, the check in and check out process was seamless, and the property is decorated very nicely. You can tell a lot of thought and effort goes into the upkeep of this place. If we return to Folly Beach we will definitely stay here again!

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Patricia Lynn C., Hermitage TN USA

14 Jun, 2022

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

Perfect Week in the Sweet Hippie Shack

My sisters and I stayed in Hippie Shack for the week to celebrate my 70 th birthday. It was perfect. Just 2 short blocks to the beach! The shack as it is called is adorable. So nicely decorated, the beds were comfortable, everything we needed was there. It’s just a short walk to Resturants and Shopping. I recommend Rita’s and The Crab Shack. And Bert’s Store is a fun stop. Katt was very responsive to any questions we had. Thanks Katt for allowing us to stay in your perfect little shack. I hope to be able to come back next year and the year after that and … Pattie C

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kim N.

11 Oct, 2021

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

Relaxing stay

Restaurants, shops and beach nearby. Host available and responsive. Very relaxed after our stay. Highly recommend!

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lucyann V.

17 Aug, 2021

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

The Little Things

Upon arrival to this little gem was all the items I was stressing about having to got buy were there! The flat was open, airy, and comfortable. Great location. A chance to meet such nice “neighbors “ and a week to just relax! Kat is a super host.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Janet B., Detroit

3 Aug, 2021

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

Great stay at oneOf the Rathershacks.

Clean and well equipped. Exactly as described on the website. Responsive owner (note to self - it is always better when you deal with a local owner who is invested in their property and the community). Lots of hooks! Full length mirror! Very comfortable.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rachel D.

25 Jul, 2021

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

Family trip to Folly

Lovely property, clean, spacious for a family of 4, super close to the beach, little grocery, and restaurants. Owners are on top of it! Can’t wait to be back!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tracy R.

12 Jul, 2021

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

Perfect beachouse

We were blown away with this vacation home!! Every needed necessity and amenity; (and even a few we didn't even think of) was provided. The house was cozy, comfortable and decorated beautifully. Also want to mention how clean and fresh everything was. All of our expectations were exceeded.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 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.

We also have 5 other cottages to look at, go to HomeAway.com and check them out.
RatherShacks -
3478178 BeachShack 2 bedroom 1.5 bath
3876249 ChillShack 1 bedroom 1 bath
3948147 TinyShack 1 bedroom 1 bath (Tiny)
3948148 SurfShack 2 bedroom 2 bath
4086494 SandShack 2 bedroom 1 bath

What makes this property unique

All bars on Folly Beach are within walking distance. We can't wait to host you. Let me know if you have any questions.

On the day of arrival I will be sending out a self check in video. This video will go out as soon as housekeeping in finished.

Thanks so much,

Katt