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10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2200 sq ft
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Folly Beach, SC
- Place, Folly Island Beaches1 min walk
- Place, Folly Beach Fishing Pier7 min walk
- Place, Center Street9 min walk
- Airport, Charleston, SC (CHS-Charleston Intl.)30 min drive
Rooms & beds
1 bedroom (sleeps 2)
TINY
1 Queen Bed
1 bathroom
Tiny
Toilet · Shower only · Outdoor shower
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Tiny but perfect, super close to the beach.
The Tiny Shack
With a little engineering and shabby-sheik ingenuity we turned our old office and storage space into Folly Beach’s cutest efficiency unit with all brand new construction, finishes, and décor. Think small and pretty. If you are an NFL lineman and your significant other is a WNBA star this is not the place for you. It is tiny, yes, but has everything you need for the perfect getaway. You have a full size bed to cuddle close and nap after a great beach day. Watch TV on the flat screen, or prep some snacks in the kitchenette. Your bistro table is more like a corner spot at a cozy Manhattan mini bar, and you can shower in luxury in the brand new tile bath with a modern sleek glass shower that feels more like The Ritz Carlton in Fiji than TheRathershacks on Folly. The main room measures 10ft x12ft- not including the 3ft x 5ft kitchenette, 5ft x 6ft bath, and 2ft x 4ft closet. Outside the front door you have your own dedicated covered patio so you can max relax, all under the watchful eyes of a mermaid and her dolphin friends. You have a small semi-private fenced back yard where there is a grill to channel your inner Bobby Flay or Rachel Ray, and an outdoor shower to wash off the sand and sea of the day. All of this is just a 45 second walk to the beach, and 5 minutes to all the bars and restaurants Folly Beach has to offer. Small is the new big at our latest shack. You will love it!!
Business Lic004142
STR22-00154
With a little engineering and shabby-sheik ingenuity we turned our old office and storage space into Folly Beach’s cutest efficiency unit with all brand new construction, finishes, and décor. Think small and pretty. If you are an NFL lineman and your significant other is a WNBA star this is not the place for you. It is tiny, yes, but has everything you need for the perfect getaway. You have a full size bed to cuddle close and nap after a great beach day. Watch TV on the flat screen, or prep some snacks in the kitchenette. Your bistro table is more like a corner spot at a cozy Manhattan mini bar, and you can shower in luxury in the brand new tile bath with a modern sleek glass shower that feels more like The Ritz Carlton in Fiji than TheRathershacks on Folly. The main room measures 10ft x12ft- not including the 3ft x 5ft kitchenette, 5ft x 6ft bath, and 2ft x 4ft closet. Outside the front door you have your own dedicated covered patio so you can max relax, all under the watchful eyes of a mermaid and her dolphin friends. You have a small semi-private fenced back yard where there is a grill to channel your inner Bobby Flay or Rachel Ray, and an outdoor shower to wash off the sand and sea of the day. All of this is just a 45 second walk to the beach, and 5 minutes to all the bars and restaurants Folly Beach has to offer. Small is the new big at our latest shack. You will love it!!
Business Lic004142
STR22-00154
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Amenities
Kitchen
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue grill
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
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Children
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This cottage allows only 2 guest
Events
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Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
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Important information
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Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
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About the area
Folly Beach
Located in Folly Beach, this holiday home is near a water park and near the beach. Charleston City Market and Fort Sumter are notable landmarks, and some of the area's popular attractions include South Carolina Aquarium and Patriots Point. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Joseph P. Riley, Jr. Park or TD Arena. Jet skiing and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours and cycling nearby.

Folly Beach, SC
What's nearby
- Folly Island Beaches - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
- Folly River Park - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
- Folly Beach Fishing Pier - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
- Center Street - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
- College of Charleston - 17 min drive - 20.2 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Tides Folly Beach - 9 min walk
- LoLo's - 3 min drive
- Rita's Seaside Grille - 9 min walk
- Dead Low Coffee - 8 min walk
- Circle K - 10 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Learn moreOpens in a new window10/10
Cleanliness
8.0/10
Staff & service
6.0/10
Amenities
9.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
Verified
24 Sept, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Elizabeth S.
3 Jun, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great weekend getaway
Elizabeth S.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Alison B.
22 Mar, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
great for a couple
Alison B.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Michael F.
17 Oct, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fall vacation.
Michael F.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Lisa W.
6 Oct, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Folly Beach vacation
Lisa W.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Laurie M.
7 May, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Stay in Folly
Laurie M.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Caitlin B.
5 Aug, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
The cutest little spot
Caitlin B.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified
8/10 Good
ryan
17 Feb, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
ryan
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Debra H.
13 Jun, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect
Debra H.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Dillon C.
10 Jul, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Babymoon on the Edge of America
Dillon C.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Shelly M.
1 Oct, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Stay!
Shelly M.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Kathy P.
13 Sept, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Husband n Wife getaway
Kathy P.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Joy D.
27 Feb, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect vacation
Joy D.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Jenny R.
13 Nov, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
practically perfect in every way
Jenny R.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Andrew M.
7 May, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
April at the Tiny Shack
Andrew M.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Rhonda C.
18 Sept, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
10 th anniversary
Rhonda C.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
1 Oct, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beachy keen
Verified traveller
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Tim S.
6 Jul, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Tim&Gina
Tim S.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Jamie M.
21 Aug, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Tiny Shack
Jamie M.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Michelle O.
14 Apr, 2019
Perfect for two!
Michelle O.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2019
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Patrick M.
3 Jun, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay at the Tiny Shack!
Patrick M.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Dana D.
24 Jan, 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fun in Folly
Dana D.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Sheila M.
27 Oct, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect couple getaway!
Sheila M.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Jim S.
20 Oct, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Charleston-area Escape
Jim S.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Jeannie S.
8 Aug, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
Jeannie S.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
About the host
Hosted by KATHERINE GRIMES
We met in the cold Granite State of New Hampshire, fell in love, sold our houses, threw away the snowshovels, and bought us a perfect shack in paradise. After we fixed her up... you now have the Rathershack in all its glory waiting for you to come and add the next chapter. We thank you in advance for helping us live our dream. We live on site so feel free to stop in for a cold one or advice on where to go hide out, or step out and kick up your dancin shoes. The sign over our door says PARTYville, but more often than not we flip it over so it reads NAPville. Sometimes one leads to the other. You know the drill........
Why they chose this property
We bought this place to live the simple life in a beach town, and have family and friends visit. Plus, wouldn't you rather deal with an owner who lives on site and is totally psyched to be here and have YOU as our guest.
We also have 6 other cottages to look at, go to
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RatherShacks -
3478178 BeachShack 2 bedroom 1.5 bath
3671707 RoofShack 2 bedroom 1 bath
3876249 ChillShack 1 bedroom 1 bath
3948148 SurfShack 2 bedroom 2 bath
4086494 SandShack 2 bedroom 1 bath
We also have 6 other cottages to look at, go to
HomeAway.com and check them out.
RatherShacks -
3478178 BeachShack 2 bedroom 1.5 bath
3671707 RoofShack 2 bedroom 1 bath
3876249 ChillShack 1 bedroom 1 bath
3948148 SurfShack 2 bedroom 2 bath
4086494 SandShack 2 bedroom 1 bath
What makes this property unique
All bars on Folly Beach are within walking distance. Plus the house was pink...and we decided to keep the color.
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