High-End Beach Home, Walking Distance to Beach & Close To Town - On The Half Shell!
Reservations will receive $250 credit toward beach gear rentals! *applies for stays 3-21 nights only
On The Half Shell is a stately home situated walking distance to the beach, in a quiet area of the island within a Maritime Forest of Folly Island. Only 3 blocks from the downtown area of Folly Beach and an easy walk or golf cart drive to the beach and Folly pier. Boasting quintessential southern charm, this home has double, full-length verandas and a classic screen porch where you can relax with a cup of coffee or a cool beverage while taking in the sea air.
The welcoming appeal of this low country beach home is accented by a solid mahogany front door, a wide foyer invites you into the open floor plan where you find a nice size family room, dining area and a beautiful kitchen. In the kitchen, you have quartz countertops, Shaker-style white cabinets, stainless steel appliances: gas cooktop, double ovens, microwave and a new refrigerator. Kitchen is fully stocked with cookware, small appliances, and serveware to prepare and serve meals easily to your entire family.
This 5 bedroom, 3.5 bath home has luxury vinyl floors and ample windows for natural light. A large screened in porch offers plenty of comfortable seating for gathering after a day on the beach and table for dining or playing games. An outdoor shower and gas grill will help to extend your time enjoying the outdoors.
The first floor features a large master bedroom with a king bed, walk-in closet and private, ensuite bathroom with dual vanities, garden tub and separate, standing shower. The large laundry room has a deep sink, second refrigerator, and pull-down ironing board. Half bathroom is conveniently located towards the entry of the home.
Upstairs you have 4 bedrooms with two full bathrooms. The first queen bedroom has its own private ensuite bath with a walk-in closet. Guest bedrooms 3 and 5 both have one queen bed. Two twin beds for singles or the kiddos are furnished in guest bedroom 4. All bedrooms come with high-end linens, as well as bath towels provided for the maximum occupancy of the home.
Folly Beach downtown area is just 0.4 miles away. Wander through local shops, markets (seasonal & holidays), listen to live entertainment, and eat at one of our local restaurants. All restaurants and shops are open year-round. Get out on the water to take a fishing, kayaking, paddle boarding, shelling, or dolphin watching tour from a licensed guide. Surfing lessons are available through several companies and instructors. Stroll down the Folly Beach Pier on Center Street, or find the local and tourist favorite Morris Island Lighthouse beach at the far east end of the island for wow-worthy photos!
Just a short, 25-minute drive will take you into historical, downtown Charleston to enjoy all of the charm that the Holy City has to offer. Experience world-class dining, art galleries, explore swanky boutiques, souvenir shopping along The Market, harbor views from The Battery and Waterfront Park, theater, comedy clubs, museums, grand churches, history, carriage and ghost tours, plus so much more! Take the kids to the Children's Museum and the South Carolina Aquarium. Float on a ferry to Fort Sumpter where you can spend a whole afternoon. Customize your memorable trip to this historical city to immerse yourself and the family in the Southern culture.
Parking for up to 5 vehicles is free in the double driveway areas. Check-in is 4:00pm and check out is 10:00am.
On The Half Shell includes many perks to make your vacation one of luxury and ease. Amenities include free Wi-Fi, cable TV, keyless entry, contactless check-in, central heat and A/C, gas grill, outdoor shower, stainless steel appliances, and VayK Life beach gear credit. Fresh linens and towels are provided for the maximum occupancy of the home. A starter supply of toiletries will be provided. Home is non-smoking and is not pet-friendly. No events allowed that exceed the maximum occupancy of the home, regardless of sleeping or visiting. Must be 25 years old or older to rent, no exceptions. Property is handled through property management company and has 24-hr on-call maintenance services. Please contact us with any additional questions, or assistance booking. We hope to see you soon on Folly Beach! This house is ready for you to make fun memories for generations to come!
**HOUSE SUPPLIES** This property is managed by a property management group. We provide a complimentary starter amenity kit to get you settled. Guests are responsible for replenishing supplies as needed during their stay. Two rolls of paper towels, 1 sponge, 1 dishwashing liquid, 3 trash bags, 3 dishwasher tabs, and 2 kitchen towels in the kitchen. Each bathroom will have 2 toilet paper rolls and at least 1 bar of soap. Full bathrooms additionally include kits with travel size products: 1 shampoo, 1 conditioner, 1 lotion bottle, and 2 makeup wipes.
Business License #LIC043248 Registration: STR25-A0615
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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 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
About the area
Folly Beach
Located near the beach, this holiday home is in Sunset Point, a neighbourhood in Folly 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. South Carolina Aquarium and Splash Zone Waterpark are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and windsurfing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and ecotours.
Charleston, SC (CHS-Charleston Intl.) - 40 min drive
Restaurants
Rita's Seaside Grille - 10 min walk
Tides Folly Beach - 11 min walk
Dead Low Coffee - 11 min walk
Circle K - 8 min walk
LoLo's - 2 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is High-End Beach Home, Walking Distance to Beach & Close To Town - On The Half Shell! pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at High-End Beach Home, Walking Distance to Beach & Close To Town - On The Half Shell!?
As of 8 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at High-End Beach Home, Walking Distance to Beach & Close To Town - On The Half Shell! on 1 Aug 2026 start from £521, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at High-End Beach Home, Walking Distance to Beach & Close To Town - On The Half Shell!?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at High-End Beach Home, Walking Distance to Beach & Close To Town - On The Half Shell!?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at High-End Beach Home, Walking Distance to Beach & Close To Town - On The Half Shell!?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is High-End Beach Home, Walking Distance to Beach & Close To Town - On The Half Shell! located?
Located in Sunset Point, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Folly Island Beaches, Center Street and Folly River Park. Folly Beach Fishing Pier and Sunset Cay Marina are also within 2 miles (3 km).
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
The house was very spacious which was good since it rained 24/7 the entire time we were there. That being said we didn’t see much of the area
Tammy K.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Oct 2025
We truly appreciate you taking the time to leave a review! It means a lot that you enjoyed our home. We hope you'll keep us in mind for your future travel plans.
Great accommodations and super close to great restaurants and the beach! The only downfall was the large amount of mosquito's on the property that lived mainly around the front porch and surrounding plants.
Clancey C.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Aug 2024
Thank you for staying with us! Folly Beach is a beautiful coastal town, but mosquitoes can be more prevalent here at certain times. They seem to like our warm & humid environment. All properties are routinely treated by a licensed pet control technician as a proactive approach to minimize any potential discomfort. We appreciate your business and hope to see you again!
We spent a week in mid june at this lovely southern style house. It is tastfully furnished, clean and well appointed. The location is close to both the beach and town. We had nine adults and one child and there was plenty of room for everyone. Highly recommend this property.
chris a.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Aug 2025
Thank you so much for the wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that you and your family had such a great time at our Southern-style house. It's fantastic that the location, furnishings, and spaciousness were perfect for your group. We truly appreciate your high recommendation and would love to welcome you back to Folly Beach again soon!
The property was very clean and had quality furnishings. Kitchen was stocked with cooking utensils which we found very helpful, and it’s a 3 minute drive from Bert’s. Also the beds were comfortable. We had a great time, would stay again!
Kate H.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Mar 2024
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that you had a fantastic stay at our place. We'd love to welcome you back again!
We enjoyed our stay. The house was spacious and clean. The property management company was responsive when we had questions. We are likely to stay here again if we return to Folly Beach.
David P.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Oct 2024
We're so glad you enjoyed your stay. It was a pleasure hosting you and we hope to see you again!
Everything was perfect. The house was very clean. Location was great. We have been to Folly in the past and this is our favorite location, we will stay here again.
Verified traveller
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Aug 2023
Your review made our day! We appreciate you sharing your experience. We're looking forward to seeing you again!
Beautiful and spacious! Perfect for our extended family in town for CofC graduation. Gave us the opportunity to enjoy the beach and cook our own food, saving a few $ by not having to go out for every meal.
Robin H.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Jun 2023
Thank you for the review! We appreciate wonderful guests like you. It would be a pleasure to host you again!
Beautiful home !! 4pm check-in is difficult in such a small town !! Part of family ubered so as not to have too many cars. Responsible person rented a car Iin-order to be first to arrive. Could have a TV in at least one bedroom upstairs!! A small supply of paper goods rather than just one in each bathroom & one paper towel in kitchen was inconvenient !!
Rapid response to any issue was wonderful !! Thank you for a wonderful vacation !!
Marilyn B.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Jul 2024
Thank you for sharing your experience. While we try to allow guests to check in as soon as they can, it is not always possible to check-in before the 4pm check-in time. Our team does a very thorough pre-arrival inspection to be sure everything is ready for our guests. The check-in time and a list of supplied products are provided in the check-in instructions email that is sent 7 days prior to arrival. It's quite standard to offer starter toiletry items and paper goods. We try to be very clear with this in our pre arrival communication. Thank you for staying with us. We're glad you had a nice visit!
Unfortunately, I broke my ankle two weeks before our vacation. I couldn’t miss out on this vacation to celebrate our 40th anniversary with our adult children. Once in a lifetime trip. However, it was very inconvenient since I had just had surgery on my leg. Then I found out there was an elevator in this home. Would have been so nice if fate would have intervened and I could use the elevator to get into the house. However, the owner said no way no insurance, even though I was willing to sign a waiver. Would have given this Home a better rating if they could’ve been a little kinder on that issue. The other issue is they give you very limited supplies. Expect you to go to the store and buy all the extra, toilet paper, napkins, paper towels. Also they provide no spices. It’s the little things that make vacations extra nice.
Kelly s.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Jul 2024
Thanks for the feedback! This house does not have an elevator for guest use; nor is it an advertised amenity. Unfortunately, we're unable to offer an amenity that doesn't exist for guests. A detailed list of provided items and suggestions for what to bring are provided in the check-in instructions email sent 7 days prior to arriving. We aim to be very transparent with the amenities and supplies so guests know exactly what to expect. Thank you for your business!
Property was beautiful. Noticed first day Ice/water on fridge was not working. Called and didn’t get a response til Day 3. Their delayed response was due to answering service provided wrong address (really?). Master bath shower had an issue with the hand head issue. It kept falling out of the bracket/holder and water would spray all over the place. Unfortunately we didn’t report until the end of our stay and their response was they would relay to property management.
One of our party members fell down the stairs. It’s very dangerous because the step colors are the same as the as the floor color. At 6:30 in the AM lighting is poor and colors blended. Suggestion is either runner on the steps or 3x5 rug on the floor. There were comments in guest notes that several other have fell on the stairs
Jane P.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Oct 2024
Thanks for the feedback and suggestions Jane! We're so glad you liked the property. We apologize again for not replying to your message sooner, but we were not given the correct information from our answering service. We've taken steps to make sure this doesn't happen again. Our staff is known for being very responsive and emergency maintenance issues are unfortunately not addressed outside standard business hours. The property manager will look into doing something for the stairs. Thank you again for staying with us and for your business!