Charming Folly Bungalow | Pool, Porches & Walk to Beach + Center Street
Retreats on Hudson – Driftwood: Spacious Beach Bungalow with Private Pool & Central Location This stylish and expansive 4BR/4BA Folly Beach home features a private pool, two outdoor porches, and multiple indoor living areas—just 3 blocks from the beach and Center Street.
Classic Folly Charm Meets Modern Comfort Retreats on Hudson – Driftwood offers a fresh take on the classic beach bungalow, blending coastal elegance with thoughtful design for families or groups traveling together. This 4-bedroom, 4-bath home comfortably sleeps up to 10 guests and includes a private pool, media room, den with sleeper sofa, and two covered porches perfect for unwinding after a sun-soaked day at the beach.
Layout & Sleeping Arrangements Main Floor • Guest Bedroom with QUEEN bed & full bath nearby • Den with QUEEN sleeper sofa + pocket door for privacy • Open concept living/dining/kitchen area • Dining table for 8 + 2 seats at kitchen island • Full-size washer/dryer • Access to side porch and front covered porch Second Floor • Primary Suite with KING bed + ensuite bath • Guest Bedroom with KING bed + ensuite bath • Guest Bedroom with QUEEN bed + private bath • Media Room with TV, perfect for games, puzzles, or a movie night
Outdoor Spaces From lazy afternoons by the brand new private pool to grilling dinner outdoors, this home is designed for relaxed coastal living. Enjoy: • Private pool (heating available) • Covered porch with outdoor dining table • Cozy side porch • Gas grill • Fenced yard • Off-street parking in private driveway
Features & Amenities • Hardwood floors and granite countertops • Stainless steel appliances • High-thread count linens & spa-quality towels • Hair dryer, ironing board, and washer/dryer • Fully stocked kitchen with cookware, dishes, and utensils • Coffee maker, shower toiletries, and starter supplies • Air conditioning, cable, and wireless internet
Prime Folly Beach Location You'll love the easy walk to everything: • 3 blocks to the beach • Steps from Folly's best dining, shops, coffee, and nightlife • Near Taco Boy, Lost Dog Café, Rita's, and Bert's Market • 20 minutes to downtown Charleston
Vacationing with a larger group? Reserve the adjacent homes, Retreats on Hudson – Coral and Retreats on Hudson -Seagrass, for double the space and identical amenities. Retreats on Hudson – Coral – 3 Bedrooms – Accommodates 8 Retreats on Hudson – Driftwood – 4 Bedrooms – Accommodates 10 Retreats on Hudson – Seagrass – 3 Bedrooms – Accommodates 6 Retreats on Hudson – Coral/Seagrass 6 Bedrooms – Accommodates 14 Retreats on Hudson – 10 Bedrooms – Accommodates 20-22
Guest & Concierge Services Available Our Guest Services Team is here to support you with everything from booking inquiries and home-specific details to access information and any troubleshooting that may arise during your stay. Looking to elevate your experience? Our Concierge Team is ready to curate a stay you'll remember for years to come. Whether you'd like the fridge stocked before arrival, beach gear ready and waiting, dinner reservations secured, or even a private chef or mixologist — we've got you covered. Let us take care of the details so you can focus on relaxing and making memories.
Good to Know • Minimum rental age is 25 • Optional trip insurance is available through Rental Guardian—we recommend it, especially during hurricane season (June–November) • Check-In 4:00 p.m. / Check-Out 11:00 a.m. • 50% of Total Balance Due at Booking; Final Balance Due 30 Days Prior to Arrival • If you are Booking within 30 days of your arrival, 100% is due at the time of Booking • Family-friendly (No parties or events allowed) • Strict 10:00 p.m. noise ordinance enforced by the City of Folly Beach; Violations will result in fines • No smoking
Optional Fees: • Pet Friendly- $150 non-refundable pet fee per pet (Max of 2 Dogs under 30 lbs. – NO CATS) • Pool Heating - $75/day for pool • Early Check-in $75/hour / Late Check-out $75/hour (subject to availability)
Business License: # LIC048279 STR Permit: # STR25-A0072
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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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
About the area
Folly Beach
Located in Folly Beach, this holiday home is near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Folly Island Beaches and Waterfront Park, while South Carolina Aquarium and USS Yorktown are popular area attractions. Patriots Point and Splash Zone Waterpark are also worth visiting.
Charleston, SC (CHS-Charleston Intl.) - 42 min drive
Restaurants
Rita's Seaside Grille - 3 min walk
Tides Folly Beach - 4 min walk
Dead Low Coffee - 2 min walk
Circle K - 1 min walk
LoLo's - 2 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Does Charming Folly Bungalow | Pool, Porches & Walk to Beach + Center Street have a pool?
Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.
How much does it cost to stay at Charming Folly Bungalow | Pool, Porches & Walk to Beach + Center Street?
As of 13 May, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Charming Folly Bungalow | Pool, Porches & Walk to Beach + Center Street on 23 Aug, 2026 start from S$1,619, 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.
Is Charming Folly Bungalow | Pool, Porches & Walk to Beach + Center Street pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Charming Folly Bungalow | Pool, Porches & Walk to Beach + Center Street?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Charming Folly Bungalow | Pool, Porches & Walk to Beach + Center Street?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Charming Folly Bungalow | Pool, Porches & Walk to Beach + Center Street?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Charming Folly Bungalow | Pool, Porches & Walk to Beach + Center Street located?
Situated near the beach, this holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Center Street and Folly Island Beaches. Folly Beach Fishing Pier and Folly River Park are also within 5 minutes.
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Very comfortable property great communication with the rental manager. Location of this properties in walking distance to everything very satisfied with the stay.
Kyle J.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Mar, 2025
Kyle, we’re so happy you had a great stay! It’s great to hear the location was perfect and that communication was smooth. We’d love to host you again anytime—thanks for staying with us!
Location was great, right in center of town for going to beach, bars, and restaurants..
William M.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 12 May, 2025
William, we loved hosting you and we are so happy to hear that you and your group loved the home and your stay! Please come back and stay with us anytime!
Our family and children loved the house! Great location! Short (5 minute) walk to the beach, just a short 2 minute walk to downtown to local restaurants, shops and ice cream. The pool was the perfect size to hang out and let the kids play. Having a private pool at the house was a game changer with kids.
Gracyn C.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Jul, 2025
Thank you, Gracyn! We're so happy to hear your family had a great time at Driftwood. The location and private pool really do make it special—especially with little ones in tow! We'd love to host you all again soon!
A lovely beach house very close to the water and although it is near a lot of businesses and a couple of pubs - the house was insulated well and we slept very well. There were 9 of us and we had plenty of room. Walking distance to everything !
Our family stay at Retreats on Hudson – Driftwood this past weekend was perfect! We chose this Folly Beach property for its floor plans, price, and convenient location near restaurants. From the initial communication from the Luxury Simplified team through the check-out, we were able to comfortably relax in this well-appointed house. The location was amazing—just steps away from the beach and close to all the best local restaurants. The accommodation was first-rate, clean, and thoughtfully outfitted for comfort, privacy, and family. The amenities exceeded our expectations from an initial coffee stock to the well-equipped kitchen and the relaxing outdoor spaces. There was plenty of room indoors and outdoors for our group to gather, play card and board games, and enjoying meals and happy-hour together after a day on the run. We could not have asked for a better place to enjoy Folly Beach as a family, and we look forward to coming back. I highly recommend Retreats on Hudson – Driftwood property and the team from Luxury Simplified Retreats.
Such a nice property! Very clean, spacious and comfortable! Great location- a quick walk to the beach, restaurants and shops- lots of room to spread out if you're with a crowd- we enjoyed our stay very much
Ann W.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Sept, 2024
Ann, thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your stay and found the property clean, spacious, and comfortable. We're glad you had plenty of room to relax and spread out, and we hope to welcome you back for another fantastic stay soon!
All aspects of this house were great. Location was excellent in regards to the beach, Center St bars and restaurants and quick off the island to get to the bigger grocery stores. Pool was perfect size for our family. Great stay
Bob & Gay M.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Aug, 2022
Thank you for your 5-star review of Retreats on Hudson - Driftwood! We are so glad that you enjoyed the location and the pool. We sincerely hope to host you again soon!
We absolutely loved this house! It was so convenient to all the shops and restaurants and a quick walk to the beach. The house itself is beautiful and cozy. We loved the porches! Can’t wait to come back and stay again!
Sonda T.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Mar, 2020
Sonda, thank you so much for your review! We're glad you enjoyed your stay and hope to see you again!
Verified
6/10 Okay
Jeffrey G.
28 Dec, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Disliked: Listing accuracy
Folly Beach
Nice Property, back up to bar and trash dumpsters
Jeffrey G.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Jan, 2024
Thank you for staying with us recently and we're sorry to hear that you might not have enjoyed the location as much. This property being right at the center of the island, we are unable to do anything about the bars nearby or where they place their dumpsters.
We all arrived after two days of snow and ice to a wonderful experience. The home had more than enough space for the entire family. The bedrooms were equipped with televisions in every room with streaming capabilities and the beds were very comfortable. The host stayed in constant contact and was able to answer each and every question promptly. We highly recommend this home and the host.
Grand S.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Feb, 2025
Thank you for your kind and detailed review. It was an absolute pleasure hosting you! We are happy to see that the home provided plenty of space and entertainment for you. We cannot wait to welcome you back again soon!
We stayed for New Years at this house. Absolutely fantastic property and location is perfect. We are already talking about returning
Jamie F.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Feb, 2023
Jamie, we would love to host you again in the future! We are so glad that you enjoyed your New Years stay at Retreats on Hudson - Driftwood!
Verified
8/10 Good
Maggie G.
20 May, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
May 2024
The property was in good condition. We really enjoyed the four en suite bed and bathrooms. The location is Soso. It sits right behind Folly‘s retail area. The beach is close. All in all it was was a good visit.
Maggie G.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Dec, 2024
Thank you for taking the time to rate and review us. We hope we are able to welcome you back and create an even better experience for you.
This beautiful house was the most perfect setting for our trip to folly beach! So beautiful and so clean!! Management team was so helpful and nice .....our rep was Hannah and she is awesome!! We can’t wait to visit again and stay in this beautiful home!!
Jen L.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 25 May, 2021
Hi Jen! Thank you so much for your kind review! We are so glad that you enjoyed Folly Beach, it is truly a stunning place and we hope to host you again in the future!
The home is large, the decks are splendid for relaxing, the pool is clean and at the perfect temperature, the proximity to the beach was close enough to walk, and we cooked with great amenities inside and out with the BBQ.
Cathy G.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Nov, 2021
Cathy, thank you for your kind review! We are so glad that you enjoyed your stay and made use of the pool and the grill! We would love to host you again for your next trip to Folly Beach!
Great house, so clean. Beds were comfy, I do wish they provided extra blankets, but overall great time here. The pool was small but honestly perfect to take a dip and cool off. No complaints! Vicinity to restaurants and little shops was awesome, perfect location. I would recommend
Perfect location whether it’s with family or friends
Great location with a surf town vibe. walking distance to everything. Restaurants, coffee shop, public beach, small grocery store, shops and more. No. Need for a car if you are staying local. House was clean just as seen in photos beautifully decorated with comfortable beds and tvs in every bedroom. Definitely will plan my next family vacation there even though I went with a group of friends. .
Jenna S.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Jun, 2022
Jenna, we are so glad that you had a great stay at Retreats on Hudson - Driftwood! We are so happy to hear that you enjoyed the convenient location and made the most of everything that Folly Beach has to offer. We would love to host you again soon!
In short - the location was just perfect, we could walk to everything. Plenty of parking space for 3 cars and a golf cart comfortably. The house has a perfect layout so you're not on top of each other. Having the pool on the main level was perfection - we've rented other homes that you had to walk down a sizeable flight of stairs to get to the pool area, and this was such a great perk! Kept everyone all together when it was time to socialize! Highly recommend, the concierge was amazing to deal with. Will definitely book here again.
The house is darling. Loved the location being downtown; close to everything. Bedrooms huge. Awesome bathrooms. Great beds. Kitchen stocked nicely. Great alley straight to the beach in literally minutes. Probably the only thing I didn't love was the alley behind the pool that got some foot traffic at night. And the trash trucks are loud in the morning with all the beer cans from the bar next door.
Pool was a great addition. Close to dt and beach. If you want the pool heated you have to ask. There were only 6 forks and no tea kettle. So we bought one and left it. And we saw a few cockroaches. But that the south.
BETH R.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Rudi F.
11 Sept, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in
Family Vacation
This property is awesome for an older family vacation. It is located right in the center of Folly Beach with easy access to the bars, restaurants, and beach. The property is beautiful and the pool was essential for the humidity during August.
Our one gripe was the check in process. We asked for an early check in and it was not available. We totally understand that early check in is not always available. No email was sent to us during the day of the check in explaining the check in process and we didn’t actually receive any information until 4:30pm 1/2 hour past the normal check in. We feel the interaction with the property manager could have been better on the first day. All in all still a great find and would recommend
Hannah was super-responsive … but many of the items we inquired about should have been handled prior to our check-in: correct number of beach towels, full set of sheets for pull-out couch, disassembled fire alarm needed to be put back, dishwasher tipped when the bottom rack was pulled out, cupboard had some dirty plates, gutters were over-flowing (we cleaned those over the pool!), broken bottle glass on the driveway where the dog went out, one of the showers didn’t have hot water, fitted sheets were no longer "fitted" and didn't stay in place … loose door-handles noted last fall are still loose. It seems that between utilizing a check-list for amenities and communicating with their cleaning team that most of these should have been caught by them and not us.
The house was clean … I took off one star for maintenance issues; seems that there were too many issues for the beginning of a season. We utilize VRBO frequently and this was one of the worst in terms of maintenance considering the price point. The lengthy list of "rules" was off-putting and gave a false sense that they were more organized in their commitments.
The location of the property is indeed great, but it creates a terrible view off the side porch. Would benefit by putting up a fence a few feet taller. There is a lot of music going on in the surrounding neighborhood but it didn’t bother us; none of the music could be heard from the inside.
Pool was great – we used it throughout the day, every day!
Check-in process was confusing … one note said they would meet us there, another note said they would give us the log-in to the key-pad at exactly 4pm at the time of check-in … communication was not aligned between the emails and text messages. The cleaning person was still there when we checked in at 4pm, which wasn’t a big deal, except that she was rushed and potentially that’s why not everything was done.
Everyone we encountered from the property company & maintenance personnel were super nice.
Sheryl R.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Aug, 2021
Thank you for sharing your feedback with us. We are happy to hear that you enjoyed spending time in the pool and that you had prompt communication with our Concierge team when needed. Delivering an exceptional experience for our guests is always our top priority and we strive to get it right. We certainly appreciate your patience on the day you checked in with us, as we had experienced a delay among our cleaning teams and as a result they were not fully completed upon your arrival. We hope you will book a return trip with us in the future and give us the opportunity to earn your 5-star review.
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