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Welcome to The Swell Life!
Large, Oceanside Covered Deck
2nd Floor Living Room
Private kitchen
Private Beach Access

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms4+ bathroomsSleeps 103000 sq ft

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Guest Bedroom 2

4 Single Beds

Guest Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Guest Bedroom 4

1 King Bed

Master Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

4 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Full Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Full Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Full Bathroom 4

Toilet · Shower only

Half Bathroom

Toilet

Master Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Luxury Oceanfront, Spacious 3rd Floor Deck, Walk to Town

$250 Beach gear credit included with all new reservations! *Applies to 3-14 night stays only

Beachfront 4 bedroom, 4 1/2 bath custom home. The Swell Life features sweeping ocean views from every room. This nearly 3,000 square foot home is designed as the perfect family getaway. The first floor contains the primary suite with king size bed, a family bunkroom for six with two full and two twin trundle beds, a seating area and an oceanfront screened-in porch leading to a beach walkover. The second floor is built for entertaining and includes an open floor plan that combines kitchen, dining, and living room. The gourmet kitchen includes a large Thermodor gas range, stainless steel refrigerator, separate dedicated icemaker, wine cooler, large quartz island with bar stools, and custom cabinets. The dining room features a large table with both, bench seating and chairs. The living room is perched in the center of the action and includes the latest in audio-visual entertainment in addition to gorgeous views of the beach. Third bedroom is located off 2nd floor living area with queen bed.

The top floor has one king bedroom, as well as a bonus room with one queen bed. The roof top deck features a covered deck area along with a sun deck to catch some rays. In addition, the third floor features a wet bar with beverage station. This gem was built in 2017 and designed by Folly architect Alan Kinter, who features top quality finishes throughout.

The house features a central stereo, alarm, 3-4 car parking, and an elevator that stops at all three floors. Elevator is an amenity for guest convenience only, NOT ADA compliant. It is the perfect location, a block from Bert's Market and three short blocks from Center Street, where all restaurants, shops, and entertainment are located. Historic downtown Charleston is only about a 25 minute drive away.

Home is strictly non-smoking and not pet friendly. Must be 25 years of age to rent. No parties/events allowed that exceed the maximum occupancy of the home. Property is managed through property management company by our local teams and 24/7 emergency maintenance. Please contact us if you have any questions about the property or our policies, or if you would like assistance booking.

We look forward to hosting you on Folly Beach soon!

Folly Beach business license # 003570
Registration #: STR25-A0760

Property manager

Carolina One Vacation Rentals
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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 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 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

About the area

Folly Beach

Located in Folly Beach, this holiday home is in the city centre and on 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. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Folly Beach, SC

What's nearby

  • Folly Island Beaches - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Folly Beach Fishing Pier - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Center Street - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Folly Beach County Park - 5 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Port of Charleston Cruise Terminal - 21 min drive - 21.8 km

Getting around

  • Charleston Station - 29 min drive
  • Charleston, SC (CHS-Charleston Intl.) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lowlife Bar - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Rita's Seaside Grille - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Fam's Brewing Co. featuring Famulari's Pizzeria - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Loggerhead's Beach Grill - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Pier 101 Restaurant & Bar - ‬6 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Luxury Oceanfront, Spacious 3rd Floor Deck, Walk to Town pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Luxury Oceanfront, Spacious 3rd Floor Deck, Walk to Town?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Luxury Oceanfront, Spacious 3rd Floor Deck, Walk to Town?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Luxury Oceanfront, Spacious 3rd Floor Deck, Walk to Town located?

Located in Folly Beach, this beachfront holiday home is in the city centre and within a 10-minute walk of Folly Island Beaches, Folly Beach Fishing Pier and Center Street. Folly Beach County Park is 1.9 mi (3 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 36 out of 39 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 39 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 39 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 39 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 39 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Delaina C.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fist time to Folly

Disappointed in the cleanliness of the furnishing. Living area, bar stools, patio furniture very stained. Communication and check in were great and location excellent. Had a few issues during our stay that we dealt with and will let the local rental agency know
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark C.

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

A little stay

Loved the place
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin B.

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

Great.Beach.House

Premium location walkable to Center Street and the Pier. Immaculate condition and furnishings. Well stocked kitchen with ample place settings and a variety of cooking utensils and pans including a crab pot and plates for kids. Bedroom and bathroom layout conducive to groups. Off street parking for several vehicles which is necessity on weekends or high season. Wide, immaculate beach at the end of the private dune walkway. Top Marks all around.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

M C.

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

Dream beach front home

We had an amazing stay at this beautiful property. The location is amazing with a private walk straight out to the beach to take in a beautiful sunrise. The home was well equipped with all the kitchen necessities needed to make our stay amazing. We stayed at this property over the new year and got to experience New Year's Eve Foley Beach style with the iconic flip flop drop! When we arrived, we were greeted with sweet New Year's welcome hats and necklaces to help us celebrate. This property is also just a short drive away to downtown Charleston where you can visit historical sites and try lots of delicious food. We definitely recommend this property if you have a larger family and would love the opportunity to stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

John G.

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

Excellent

Great house - great time!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tara M.

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

Girls' Trip

Amazing house in a wonderful location. Close to downtown Folly and 15-20 minutes to downtown Charleston. We would definitely rent this house again.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

John D., United States

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

Gorgeous house in wonderful location

We had a relaxing vacation in this beautiful home.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

kelly a.

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

Great views of the ocean

This home was a perfect size for our large family- nice spacious rooms with a kitchen area to seat us all. Lovely decor and nicely kept.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer W.

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

Fabulous

One of my favorite homes on the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2020

10/10 Excellent

Martha S.

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

Beautiful, clean home with amazing views

We loved this home! The house was well maintained and clean. Steps from the beach and beautiful views. On a nice stretch of beach. Looking forward to returning!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Susan M.

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

Best of Folly

This house has the best vibe. The views from every room are outstanding and very peaceful. We saw dolphins and fish and enjoyed the lovely surf. Every room is well-appointed—even the kids' room is light and airy. The home is well-maintained and thoughtfully designed. Worth every single penny!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen R.

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

Family Vacation

This property was sparkling clean and the management company was very responsive to a minor problem. The house floor plan was perfect for our 3 family beach vacation, and the high quality of the furnishings added to our enjoyment. Very convenient to the local town which is within walking distance.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Sydney L.

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

Five star. Walking distance to all of town. Your own section of beach. Roof top patio. 👍🏼

The house is spectacular. Enough room for all but also with enough tv’s for individual preferences. Everything is as good as it looks in the pictures. No surprises. Would definitely come back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Susan A.

Great place

We had enough towels, for everyone, 10 adults. The house was clean. The outdoor grill had brushes so we could clean it to use. Very convenient to the water and town and even a short distance to Charleston. Beach was very clean. Convenient to grocery stores and supplies.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer H.

Great vacation!

Awesome house! Beach view from every room. Walk to town and pier. Great boardwalk to ocean. Pleasant new home furnished nicely and well stocked. The only essentials missing were beach towels. The owners should consider adding those to the furnishings as they are bulky for guests to pack.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Terri R., Kansas City, MO

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

Last minute get away

We typically do 4-6 VRBO trips a year with family and friends. This was a last minute trip to Folly Beach with my sister and our husbands. This house was one of the best decorated and well stocked of the many homes we have stayed in. My sister and I wanted to duplicate everything and take it home! It was in the PERFECT location on the beach and was very clean and enjoyable. Thank you for sharing your home with us :)
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Mary H.

Very clean and pretty...

This is a brand new home right on the beach and within walking distance to downtown...It has high end appliances and fully equipped with everything you might need. We had a great time and loved the upper deck...we spent a lot of time up there. The views from all the bedrooms were excellent...ocean views. There were only 4 adults and a baby and we had a ton of room...too much for just the 5 of us...but we felt like we didn't get in each others way at all....Highly recommend this cottage....very, very nice :)
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2017

10/10 Excellent

David L.

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

As Advertised

This property is exactly as advertised. Beautiful house right on the beach and only a 5 minute walk to the bars/restaurants on Folly Beach. The communication was also outstanding with the property manager. One thing to note, normally with rentals like this, the pictures look beautiful and staging looks like it is out of a magazine, then you go to sit on the couch or sleep and everything is beyond uncomfortable. Not with this place. The beds and linens were hotel grade. The furniture was all very comfortable to our surprise. I would highly recommend staying here if you are looking for a place on the water and close to Charleston.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

6/10 Okay

Carrie R.

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

So much potential but beds are terrible + all of our reported issues need to be addressed ASAP

Overall, we enjoyed our stay only because of: time with family, the incredible views and the convenience of having the wonderful boardwalk with the rinse off- that was all spectacular. However, I would really suggest blocking time off from renting for this house so that all of the issues that are being avoided can be properly addressed: The overwhelming smell (of what I can only describe as putrid/stale urine) coming from the main master closet on level 1, the mold/mildew accumulation on the bathroom ceilings on level 3, the water leak coming out of the kitchen oven hood, and the loud continual thud coming from the elevator. The absolutely disgusting smell in the master closet on the main level was too much to bear. We could hardly sleep at night because of it but were afraid to leave the door shut for too long or all of our things would be covered (they are). There is a separate locked closet inside of the closet- not sure if that’s where the smell is coming from, but it definitely needs to be tracked down and addressed ASAP. The mold/mildew and leaks in the ceilings of the bathrooms upstairs is pretty glaring. Not only does it look bad, but having dirty water drip-drop on your head while using the toilet is pretty gross. And whatever made water randomly gush out of the kitchen oven hood (a place no water should be and was probably why it didn’t work properly- smoke alarms went off every time we used it and the light function didn’t work) needs to be sourced and addressed immediately. No idea what’s wrong with the elevator but about every 30 mins or so it would make a huge loud thud/mechanical sound. Kept waking the light sleepers in the house all night. The technician that was sent out to”fix our issues” looked at them, said he would file a report and left claiming he fixed the bathroom lock- he didn’t. Other things I always note in reviews were comfort items and beds. We searched every room and closet on arrival and couldn’t find but ONE extra blanket in the whole house. We had family from ages 6-69 in the house and when asked about their beds no one had a good bed to report. Highly suggest this home invest in upgraded mattresses because a good nights sleep and make or break a stay and the mattresses in this home, unfortunately, are terrible (I slept on the floor because it was better than our bed). Sadly, first house in 13+ years I wouldn’t stay in again or recommend unless all issues are properly addressed.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Erika O.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Meredith L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer W., Denver, Colorado

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

Absolutely Spectacular

Our extended family had an absolutely spectacular time at this gorgeous home! The house is beautiful, and the living is really spread across 4 floors. The beach level isn't featured in the listing, but has a terrific setup with a grill, oversized picnic tables and relaxing chairs as well as a spacious outdoor shower. There are also outlets for an electric golf cart to charge. There is a lawn that was perfect for Corn Hole and we enjoyed this outdoor space. The next level is actually the first level of the home and features the Master Bedroom with walk in closet and ensuite bath. The bunk room is also on this level with 4 beds (2 of which are trundles) and a 3/4 bath. There is also a screened in porch on this level as well as access to the boardwalk to the beach. The next floor is the main floor of the home and features a large, very well stocked kitchen, a dining area that easily seats 10 (plus 4 at the kitchen counter), the family room and a queen bedroom and a 3/4 bath.. Lastly, the top floor features 2 lovely bedrooms, an entertaining bar area with a beverage fridge, a 3/4 bath and a 1/2 bath. The jewel is the huge deck on this floor that provided stunning views and the super comfortable lounge furniture - wow! The communication with the host was timely, proactive and their follow up was great. Unfortunately, the elevator broke down just before our check in, but they were able to get the repair service out on our 3rd day and got it fixed and running. The grill was also out of propane, but they had someone over quickly with a new tank. Our only disappointment was that the Master Bedroom only had a queen bed, despite having plenty of room for a King. In a house of this size and cost, a King bed is really to be expected. The boardwalk is fabulous and takes you right to the beach. There are 2 different seating areas on it, which allowed for conversation areas and terrific viewing of the sunrise each morning. There is also a shower right on the boardwalk to clean off sand before you get to the house. One of the best suprises was the location of this property, which is just 3 blocks from the center of town. Easy walk into town, and a gorgeous stretch of beach that was not at all crowded (be warned - some areas of Folly Beach have very little beach room - this spot is perfect). You cannot go wrong renting this amazing property! Thank you Swell Life Team for a vacation setting of a lifetime!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christine K., Powell, Ohio

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

Best view ever!

The Swell Life House is an amazing property! The house has everything you need to have a great vacation! The short stroll in to town was wonderful. The views of the sunrise and sunsets are fantastic! It was perfect for our large family. We will return.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kim G.

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

Girls Trip to Charleston

Perfectly appointed property. As a group of college friends we were looking for a space at the beach with a really open concept where we could be cooking and talking and playing games - this was perfect. The kitchen was huge and very well stocked. It had a nice big table where we had meals, played games, etc. Plenty of bedrooms and bathrooms - all brand new. Comfortable beds too! It was so convenient to the beach where we took a nice walk every day. If it had been warmer we would have taken more advantage of the deck!!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karen M.

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

First Class in Folly Beach

Extremely well-appointed home on the beach. Every room has a view of the ocean. The beds were comfortable and we had rooms and full baths for each couple on our party. My only complaint is that there is no outdoor deck off of the kitchen & living area. To use a deck you either go to the rooftop deck or down to the ground floor. Other than that it was a perfect house for us and we would rent it again if we return to Folly Beach.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2021

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