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Charming Oceanfront Escape: Private Boardwalk, Sun Porch, Beach Gear

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Welcome To Once Upon A Tide!
Exterior - Private Boardwalk
Dining - Table For 6
Sunroom - Comfortable Sitting Area
Living - Open Concept Entertainment Area

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 61848 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Folly Beach, SC
  • Place, Folly Island Beaches
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Center Street
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Folly Beach Fishing Pier
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Charleston, SC (CHS-Charleston Intl.)
    ‪31 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Guest Bedroom

2 Double Beds

Primary Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Charming Oceanfront Escape: Private Boardwalk, Sun Porch, Beach Gear

Welcome to Once Upon a Tide on Folly Beach! This charming ground-floor unit of a two-story beachfront home offers oceanfront views, an enclosed sun porch, and steps to the beach via a private boardwalk. Featuring 2 bedrooms, an open layout, a fully equipped kitchen, and an outdoor shower, it’s perfect for up to 6 guests. Enjoy $125 in beach gear credit, convenient parking, and proximity to local restaurants and Folly’s vibrant Center Street. Ideal for a tranquil and cozy coastal escape!

Your Beachfront Escape:

Oceanfront Access: Enjoy breathtaking views and direct access to the sand via a private boardwalk.

Comfortable Living: The enclosed sun porch with seating for the whole group is perfect for sunrise coffee or sunset chats.

Modern Conveniences: A newly remodeled kitchen with an electric range, microwave, refrigerator, coffee maker, and dishwasher makes dining in a breeze.

Relaxation Ready: Comfortable, beach-inspired decor with hardwood floors throughout creates a warm and inviting atmosphere.

Sleeping Arrangements:

Bedroom 1: Queen bed with ceiling fan and coastal charm.
Bedroom 2: Two double beds with ceiling fan and a spacious layout.

Additional Highlights:

$125 beach gear credit from VayKGear to rent bikes, chairs, coolers, and more for your perfect beach day.
Private driveway parking for up to 2 vehicles (no street parking concerns).
Outdoor beach shower to rinse off after a day of sun and surf.
High-speed WiFi and a Smart TV with cable for downtime entertainment.

Additional Amenities:

Linens and bath towels are provided, along with starter supplies like soap, shampoo, and paper products.

This unit does not include a washer or dryer, but a local laundromat is just 5 minutes away.

Immerse yourself in the easygoing charm of Folly Beach at Once Upon a Tide. Whether you’re soaking in oceanfront views, strolling along the sand, or exploring nearby Charleston, this cozy retreat is your perfect home base. Book your stay today!

City of Folly Beach Registration - STR22-01011
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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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

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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 on the beach. USS Yorktown and Patriots Point are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include Fort Sumter and Charleston City Market. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Joseph P. Riley, Jr. Park, or consider a night out at Historic Rice Mill. 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 - 0.1 km
  • Center Street - 2 min drive - 1.6 km
  • Folly River Park - 2 min drive - 1.6 km
  • Folly Beach Fishing Pier - 2 min drive - 1.6 km
  • College of Charleston - 18 min drive - 21.1 km

Getting around

  • Charleston Station - 35 min drive
  • Charleston, SC (CHS-Charleston Intl.) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪LoLo's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Rita's Seaside Grille - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Tides Folly Beach - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Dead Low Coffee - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming Oceanfront Escape: Private Boardwalk, Sun Porch, Beach Gear pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Charming Oceanfront Escape: Private Boardwalk, Sun Porch, Beach Gear?

As of 5 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Charming Oceanfront Escape: Private Boardwalk, Sun Porch, Beach Gear on 14 May 2026 start from £207, 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 Charming Oceanfront Escape: Private Boardwalk, Sun Porch, Beach Gear?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Charming Oceanfront Escape: Private Boardwalk, Sun Porch, Beach Gear?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming Oceanfront Escape: Private Boardwalk, Sun Porch, Beach Gear?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Charming Oceanfront Escape: Private Boardwalk, Sun Porch, Beach Gear located?

Nestled on the beach, this Folly Beach holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Folly Island Beaches, Folly River Park and Folly Beach Fishing Pier. Folly Beach County Park and Sunset Cay Marina are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 17 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 17 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 17 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 17 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice little house was clean. Was awesome having the private boardwalk onto the beach. The kids loved it plan on going back next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Reece B.

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

We had an amazing week Charming accommodations love the beach access

Accommodations were lovely, very Charming and loved the boardwalk and the sitting area. We will definitely tell others about your accommodations thank you so much Reese Barringer
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda G.

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

Great Cottage

Great place quite and very safe
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Krista B.

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

Great location

What a great location and a beautiful beach!!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Nicholas M.

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

Small but nice

Small place, but comfortable
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Oct 2024
Nicholas, we are glad that you thought the place was nice regardless of it being smaller. We would love to know what we could have done differently to earn a 5-star review from you! We hope to have the chance to host you again in the future.
Verified

8/10 Good

Amy L.

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

Family beach vacation

Location awesome. Even with neighbors above it was quiet. Great access to the beach. Only negative - beds are very worn, and master bed is very creaky.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Jan 2025
Thank you for your feedback! We're glad you enjoyed the location and quiet atmosphere, as well as the easy beach access. We appreciate your note about the beds and will address this to ensure a more comfortable stay next time.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris H.

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

Location Location Location!

The house was well stocked with everything we needed for a family of four and a beach vacation. Property management communicated quickly with us when we had questions. Town is a short bike trip away and the beach, well, is right out the back door!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lena R.

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

Amazing family vacation

We absolutely loved this house right on the beach. It was perfect for our family (mom, dad, kids (3 and 5)) they had a few toys and puzzles there which the kids loved and kites for them to fly on the beach! The beach was amazing! Go watch the sunrise from the deck, it’s beautiful! The location is great too, we loved all the restaurants and stores at folley and it’s just a 15 min drive to Charleston.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katherine E.

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

Very cute beach bungalow. Great beach access. Walking distance to Folly Beach shops and restaurant

There were a couple of maintenance issues. One of the bathroom doorknobs fell off, and the bathroom sink did not drain very well. We would have really appreciated if a couple of beach towels were available. Loved the beach decor, the porch and swing!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Josh R.

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

Amazing property right on the beach

We LOVED our stay here. The direct beach access was perfect and the spot on the beach had a great tidal pool during low tide the kids played in. There is also a grassy area out back that had so many butterflies. Our toddler had a blast running around with his net catching and releasing butterflies. The house is old but cute and we'll decorated. The furniture was super comfy. The kitchen was well stocked with plates, bowls, pans, etc for us to cook anything we needed. Unfortunately we had to relocate due to a maintenance issue early on, but the host was easy to work with and gave us good options to recover our stay. When we're back in Folly, this will be the first place we try to book as long as we all fit.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Jan 2025
Thank you for sharing your experience! We're so glad you loved the direct beach access, tidal pool, and butterfly-filled backyard—sounds like magical memories for the kids! We’re very sorry for the maintenance issue but are happy we could help make things right. We can’t wait to host you again when you return to Folly Beach!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jason D.

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

So many awesome aspects

This house is a trip back in time. It’s old and special. We loved everything about it from the location to the well supplied beach house but my favorite part was the sitting deck at the end of the short hop over the dunes boardwalk. No other house (that I noticed) had a sitting area on their boardwalk but this one does and it’s on point. It made the short walk to the beach easy for toy and chair storage and a great place to welcome the sunrise. The other great thing about this property is the lack of stars. From the house to the water it can’t be more than 8 or 10 to climb each way. Thats a lot less than most of the neighbors. This house is a treasure. It’s not a shiny new dime it’s Grandma and Granddaddy's beach house and we loved the stay. I would book this house again it works for a party of 3 or 4 easily and makes for a great time on the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Heidi W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Early Exit

We were so disappointed our stay was cut short due to weather hurricane Debby and that we spent so much money for only one night. It definitely would not have been safe to stay in a little beach house that was build at sand level and the local restaurant workers advised us to leave although VRBO did not. We realize you cannot control the weather though some refund for unused days would have gone a long way.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Oct 2024
Thank you for your feedback. We’re truly sorry to hear that your stay was cut short due to Hurricane Debby. Your safety is our top priority, and we understand how disappointing it is to leave early. Since you chose to depart, we weren’t able to issue a refund for the unused nights. This situation highlights why we strongly encourage our guests to consider travel insurance, as it can provide added protection in unpredictable circumstances. We appreciate your understanding, and we hope to welcome you back in the future under better conditions.
Verified

6/10 Okay

Tony B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
We had a good time here, but I had some significant issues with the way the property was listed. To the host’s credit, they said they will address them. In case they don’t, here's a rundown: The listing prominently mentioned the “Entire Home” was available, and then far down it says it’s a “ground unit in two-story home.” That’s a bit of a conflict. In reality, it’s a two rental unit house, so if you don’t like noise above you, keep that in mind. (Was OK during our stay.) I would have let that go, but there were other conflicts and inaccuracies. It prominently lists “Laundry” as an amenity, but then deep down it says it doesn’t have washer and dryer and that the laundromat is in town. The listing also says “hardwood flooring in public areas,” which sounds nice but isn’t accurate unless you think luxury vinyl flooring is hardwood. It says there’s a garden. There’s not one, unless I guess you consider the beach a giant garden – I sort of do! The listing also mentions a “newly remodeled kitchen,” which is not true unless you think appliances that are 10-12 years old are new. Small things, I know, but they add up. Finally, these units are on septic, which means you’re awfully close to the drain field in this ground unit. The unit also had an odd musty smell, like an old thrift store.That said, the owners took a lot of care in decorating it an old-timey beach vibe, and again, the beach is right there out the door.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Margaret C.

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

Good House, Bad Smell

The house's layout and location were perfect for our family. Management was very responsive and flexible. That said, the house smells strongly of creosote (somewhere between kerosene and mothballs). The bottom floor was likely constructed of creosote-treated phone poles (common at the beach) and enclosed after the upstairs was built. As a result, the creosote poles offgas noticeably into the house. If you are sensitive to smells this may be an issue. Management was very nice about it, but there is no way to address the smell.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Oct 2024
Thank you for your review! We're glad to hear that the house's layout and location were perfect for your family, and we appreciate your kind words about our management team. We understand that the creosote smell can be a concern, especially for those who are sensitive to it. While it’s a common construction practice at beach properties, we’re always exploring ways to enhance our guests' comfort. Your feedback is invaluable, and we hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back in the future!
Verified

8/10 Good

Amber G.

Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Kelly H.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

About the host

Hosted by SkyRun Kiawah, Seabrook, Folly, Edisto

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What makes this property unique

- Amazing ocean views
- 100' walk to the beach (right off the backyard)
- Short drive/cart to Center St. restaurants and shopping
- All-season sun porch
- Beach chairs included

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