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Mermaid Retreat 2 Blocks From the Beach! ~Sea Glass Cottage

Holiday home in Folly Beach with kitchen and patio

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 3500 sq ft

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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  • Place, Folly Island Beaches
  • Place, Folly Beach Fishing Pier
  • Place, Center Street
  • Airport, Charleston, SC (CHS-Charleston Intl.)

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 3)

Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Living room - Daybed

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen

About this property

Mermaid Retreat 2 Blocks From the Beach! ~Sea Glass Cottage

One of Folly's Best! This classic and renovated cozy beach cottage is only a two minute stroll to the Atlantic Ocean! This 1 queen bedroom 1 bath cottage has a daybed in the living area so it can accommodate up to three guests but it is also the perfect couple's getaway. An oversized antique stained glass window in the bedroom adds romance to this sweet bungalow. Sea Glass is located in a quiet residential area only a six block stroll to the Center Street restaurants nightlife and fishing pier. There is a grilling area and laundry facility on site. The cottage also has a private screened porch. Sea Glass Cottage allows up to 2 well-behaved, house-broken, flea-treated dogs with approval. Please include the breed and size of your dog when you inquire. Grill use: propane and cleaning responsibility of the guest.
Sea Glass Cottage shares a laundry room that is located on the ground level of neighboring 615 East Erie. Please respect your neighbors and remove clothes as soon as possible. Please book with confidence. This property is licensed by the city of Folly Beach as a vacation rental - LIC005366. Because of the potential of fraud we would not recommend booking a property not licensed by the city of Folly Beach as a vacation rental.
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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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

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

About the area

Folly Beach

Located in Folly Beach, this holiday home is by the sea. Charleston City Market and Fort Sumter are notable landmarks, and some of the area's popular attractions include South Carolina Aquarium and USS Yorktown. Patriots Point and Fort Lamar Historic Preserve are also worth visiting.
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Folly Beach, SC

What's nearby

  • Folly Island Beaches - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Folly River Park - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Folly Beach Fishing Pier - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Center Street - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Folly Beach County Park - 6 min drive - 4.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Tides Folly Beach - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Loggerheads Beach Grill - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Rita's Seaside Grille - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Pier 101 Restaurant & Bar - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Folly Beach Crab Shack - ‬16 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Mermaid Retreat 2 Blocks From the Beach! ~Sea Glass Cottage pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Mermaid Retreat 2 Blocks From the Beach! ~Sea Glass Cottage?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Mermaid Retreat 2 Blocks From the Beach! ~Sea Glass Cottage?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Mermaid Retreat 2 Blocks From the Beach! ~Sea Glass Cottage located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Folly Island Beaches, Folly Beach Fishing Pier and Folly River Park. Center Street and Sunset Cay Marina are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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. 106 out of 126 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 126 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 126 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 126 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 126 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Steve R.

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

Stay

Enjoyed our stay
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jill W.

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

Perfect pet friendly cottage

Great location near beach and bark park. A little of a walk into the main rd and restaurant's but definitely possible. Charming cottage and well appointed. I would stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joyce U.

Great beach cottage

Loved the quiet location. Loved the cottage decor and amenities. Very nice little touches and so close to beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl F.

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

Cozy cottage so close to the beach

Sea glass cottage was a great little place that allowed us to enjoy vibe of Folly Beach. Walking distance to both the beach and local restaurants, while still quiet and allowing for a relaxing retreat. Will definitely be back!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bob T.

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

Sea Glass

Charming small cottage just as advertised. Perfect for 2 peeps We enjoyed our stay
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debra C G.

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

Beach Cottage

Loved this cottage getaway. It had everything you would need. Located in a nice quiet neighborhood. It was within walking distance to shops, the beach,restaurants and more. Also recommend going downtown to eat at Chubby Fish and have a glass of wine at the Tippling House. Love all the charm of Charleston.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

susan a., Philadelphia

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

September stay

Cozy cottage, perfect for a couple or small family. Easy walk to the beach, short drive or walk to restaurants and shops. Not the fanciest, but full of character. Just what you want on Folly!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

John O., Hendersonville

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

A Folly Favorite

We have stayed in many different cottages at Folly over the years, and we would rate Sea Glass as one of our favorites. Great location, nicely appointed, comfortable bed, relaxing front porch. We did have a noisy plumbing problem the first night we stayed, but Folly Best Rentals maintenance was at the unit the next morning to fix it. If all you need is a one bedroom unit, Sea Glass is a winner
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lauren K.

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

Perfect Getaway

We came to Charleston for some medical testing at MUSC but wanted to offset with a short vacation. This property was perfect. It was awesome that we could bring the dogs with us and it was a very quick walk to the ocean. It was very cozy and had all the amenities we needed. The only thing we would have changed was the queen bed was very creaky and not very comfortable. Being there for medical reasons, it would have been nice to have a more comfortable bed. We ended up sleeping separately on the couch and day bed so we could be more comfortable and have the TV on. If the mattress was changed, we would stay again in a heartbeat. We LOVED the location and property.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brittany R.

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

Cute and convenient

Cute, clean pet friendly cottage conveniently located near down town and quick access to the beach. Small AC unit, but did the job well. If you prefer a cooler room to sleep in, I would recommend bringing an extra portable fan for the bedroom. Also, there were not any covers on the couch cushions, which could be due to potential damage from pets, so I would recommend bringing a few extra blankets or sheets to protect the couch. Overall, a wonderful, cozy stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Megan R.

Clean, Renovated, Comfortable Space

We were here for a short trip, just two nights, but we really enjoyed our stay. The property highlights include a very nice, new shower, a super comfortable bed, cable TV, wifi, and a screened in porch. We also took advantage of the beach cart with umbrella, chairs, and cooler. There is also an outside shower to rinse off before coming inside. We didn't have a car, and the roads in Folly Beach were not well lit to walk or bike along at night so we took ubers when they were available. Otherwise, we would have liked to bike during the day, but all the rental companies were sold out. I would recommend calling ahead to have bikes delivered if you will be there a week. Beautiful beach and fun bars and restaurants!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2016

10/10 Excellent

Lisbeth L., Washington, DC

Very clean and cozy as advertised. Excellent communication between hosts/caretaker and renters.

Very clean and cozy as advertised. Nice location to the beach ( a couple of blocks to public access walk), tho a little more distant to Center Street than I expected after reading the other reviews. After dark, especially, I would recommend driving car or golf cart. Excellent communication btwn hosts/caretakers and renters. Plenty of bedding/blankets, seating. Complimentary coffee and wine a nice touch and appreciated. Living area could be reconfigured to provide a more spacious couch (as opposed to loveseat) and I would recommend a TV enabled with Netflix/Amazon or Apple so renters could use their own accounts and view shows/movies using these apps. We were not there in "beach weather," so did not avail ourselves of outdoor shower, grill, beach cart or laundry services, but all were easy to find and I'm sure are useful during the beach season. Easy check in/check out. Recommend Sea Glass Cottage for a couple. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2017

6/10 Okay

Tammy C.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We stayed at this property in May 2025 and again in Sept 2025. It needs some maintenance, air conditioner went out on us, screen around the door needs repair to keep bugs out, and spiders were frequently found in the bedroom.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karena D.

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

Very nice cottage

The cottage was just perfect for my needs. Thanks.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Forrest B.

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

Nice romantic cottage

Everything is as described. Very short walk to public beach access that is not crowded at all.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eli G.

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

Would Stay Again

Perfect place for two (and our two dogs). Nice location. As advertised.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Jonathan M.

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

Cozy beach shack

Location to beach is great. A little tight with our dog and infant. Bed mattress could be better. Overall decent property for the price.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon H.

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

Birthday getaway

This was our first time at Folly Beach, the cottage was as described, perfect size for two of us and our dog. Very clean inside and out, the property managers checked on us on our first day, very nice and polite. We went on tours during the day, walked the beach in the afternoon/ sometimes at night. The cottage is only a 20 minute drive to Charleston, and many other historic sights! We enjoyed ourselves, loved the Sea Glass Cottage!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Sheryl P.

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

Close to the beach.

We enjoyed our nice walks to the beach and the neighborhood. It was about 6 blocks to walk to shopping and eating. We found parking that worked out nicely for us.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth S.

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

Perfect Beach Cottage

Sweet little beach cottage. Loved being walking distance to the beach and restaurants.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Emalie L.

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

Great weekend getaway

Cute cottage- great location to beach access- hot shower. Front porch was charming but Could use some wood and screen replacement/ it's the beach, weather is brutal on wood. Overall, I'd stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Annemarie H.

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

Beach getaway

Our 1st time on Folly — loved the cottage - perfect comfort amenities and location to beach and town. We’ll be back next year!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth H.

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

Easy, Cozy Stay

Everything at property represented as is in listing. Appreciated that we could bring our dogs and property was able to accommodate a last minute early checkin for added fee. Rules/instructions were straight forward and house had everything we needed to make a rainy stay comfy and cozy. We loved the little town of Folly. We have family in Charleston so this was close enough to be able to participate in the functions we travelled for but far enough away to feel like we had our own getaway. My only complaint, truly, was the shower. The pressure was low and the temperature kept changing from hot to cold on its own. But I don’t personally book properties based on the shower, but just in case anyone reading this does… Everything else was near perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura C.

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

Perfect location!

This beach cottage was as listed and in the perfect location! Easy walking to town, the beach and easy to access downtown Charleston. I enjoyed staying in this cottage, however upon arrival there were several air fresheners that were extremely strong. For medical reasons, I cannot have intense smells. I reached out to the property manager who told me they did not have air fresheners in the house, yet I found 4 hidden. I wish they had been honest upfront. Otherwise, amazing stay! Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan H.

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

Small cottage hide-away

Great location. Close to beach access and the town center, yet quiet with less traffic. Cottage has all amenities one could ask for. Most enjoyable stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

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