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Turtle Watch come hear the ocean sing!

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Your Private Beach Access well maintained comfort on feet private outdoor shower
Turtle Watch
Good Morning! Coffee Anyone? On the Back Porch at Sunrise!
Best place for a nap!
It’s all about the porch!

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Garage parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 4 Upstairs

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom #2 downstairs

1 King Bed

Bedroom #5 upstairs

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

Bedroom # 3 Downstairs

1 Queen Bed

Library (with beds)

2 Single Beds

Master

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 3 upstairs

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom #2 for downstairs

Toilet · Shower only

Master Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Office
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Turtle Watch come hear the ocean sing!

Turtle Watch BEACH FRONT - owner managed.
5 bedrooms and 3 full baths beautifully spacious and very comfortable home. It has spectacular sunrises and moon-rises over the pier with full view of the Ocean, all from the screened-in porch off the Main living room floor. The screened in porch is really the focal point for any beach front home....No Bugs! It has composite decking so also very nice on the feet and good for babies to crawl on as well. The hammock on the screened in porch is a must of course. Nothing like a nap to sounds of the ocean!

Turtle Watch Beach House is far enough away from town to hear the ocean sing yet so close with a 10min walk to town. In the summer May - October Sea Turtles arrive on Folly Beach to nest for hundreds of years right in the backyard. It's an amazing site to witness quietly!

Turtle Watch is beautifully decorated with updated furniture and decor from beach spots all over the globe. The furnishing and decor give this home a very comfortable homey vibe. There are several areas to tuck away and relax with a book, sway in 1 of 2 hammocks, gather for games or just be in the moment from the upstairs library, (2) sundecks, screened in porch, office area or one of the three seating areas on the main level or two seatings area on the ground level. Or maybe, let Owner know you would like to arrange to rent a golf cart, or bikes, and have them ready upon your arrival for nice stroll over the 4 miles of Folly Beach, the closest beach to Charleston Downtown, 15mins!

Turtle Watchs' (5) bedrooms are also fully appointed with a TV in every sleeping all with steaming. Beds are (2) Kings (2) Queens (1) twin/double bunk (1) and day bed and are all very comfortable with GOOD mattresses, good thread linens and "non - lumpy" pillows with four on every bed. (2) sets of bath, hand and face towels in each room.

Kitchen is opened up all the way around a gas stove top in the island for easy cooking. With a kitchen that is fully stocked with all the kitchenware imaginable: blenders, choppers, toasters, 12 cup coffee, 1 cup Kuerig, baking and roasting dishes, pots, pans, casserole dishes. Plus place settings, cutlery and glassware, for 14ppl. Owner loves cooking and entertaining. You should want for nothing.

Turtle Watch Beach House provides ample beach and activity accessories. (6) beach chairs, (3-4) umbrellas, (8) Beach towels, an array of beach buckets, pales, shovels for building sandcastles, beach paddle ball, frisbees, and a tub of baby water toys including an a small baby pool!

The private beach access walkway is key to a beach front home. Owner put in an IPE wood beach access boardwalk to the beach. What does this means its a brazilian hardwood with very smooth surfaces so NO SPLINTERS! Yippie! It's very nice on the feet as apposed to old cracking wood decks.

The two sun decks, one on the 3rd floor for privacy and one along the Board Walk between the house and the beach are a great seating area or for private sun bathing areas.

Historic Charleston is within an easy 15 minute driving distance. Downtown Charleston has an outstanding array of Cuisine, Harbor Dining, Roof Top Dining, and of course Causal Dining. Tip: Seafood is fresh and definitely a must to sample. The market section in Downtown is sure to please any avid shopper. Charleston has several Historic Mansions and Gardens nearby. Also, the lovely Towns of Beaufort, SC and Savannah, GA are only one hour by car and offers the most beautiful Low Country settings.

Turtle Watch rents weekly only Saturday to Saturday.

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About the area

Folly Beach

Located in Folly Beach, this holiday home is near a water park and on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Folly Island Beaches and Waterfront Park, while South Carolina Aquarium and Patriots Point are popular area attractions. Travelling with kids? Consider Splash Zone Waterpark and Charleston Museum. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and hiking/biking trails.
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Folly Beach, SC

What's nearby

  • Folly Island Beaches - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Center Street - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Folly River Park - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Folly Beach Fishing Pier - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Folly Beach County Park - 2 min drive - 2.0 km

Getting around

  • Charleston Station - 32 min drive
  • Charleston, SC (CHS-Charleston Intl.) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Rita's Seaside Grille - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Tides Folly Beach - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Dead Low Coffee - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Circle K - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪LoLo's - ‬3 min drive

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 141 out of 150 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 150 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 150 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 150 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 150 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steve G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay at Turtle Watch at Folly Beach! The location was perfect — right on the beach with amazing views and easy access to everything. The condo was exceptionally clean when we arrived and was very well stocked with everything our group needed for the week.Our party consisted of 3 couples in our 50s and 60s, and the layout worked great for us. The beds were comfortable, the living areas were spacious, and we really appreciated how organized and maintained everything was. It truly felt relaxing and welcoming from the moment we checked in.We would absolutely stay at Turtle Watch again and highly recommend it to anyone looking for a clean, comfortable beachfront getaway at Folly Beach!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shay M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a very nice place. Lovely location super close to folly beach strip, well cared for and all the amenities one needs for the beach. Host wss very helpful and resourceful. Highly recommended.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Second year in a row staying at Turtle Watch, does not get better than this you if you enjoy relaxed beach life!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house great position relative to the town
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mike K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had a wonderful time!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Aug, 2025
Thank you for staying at Turtle Watch. With (5) children under 5 including triplets, and you guys were FANTASTIC guests! Even the housekeepers said so much better than all adults guests we've had. We so appreciate that! Thank YOU!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carolin V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice house, very well equipped. We enjoyed the boardgames and puzzles and skimboards. The kitchen had great tableware and in high enough counts to get us easily through 2 meals, which was great. It also is well equipped in general, allowing for great cooking. The host was very responsive and answered any questions in an impressively short time. The beach views are gorgeous. We really enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Dec, 2025
We are delighted Turtle Watch delivered a perfect vacation for all of you! Thank you for this wonderful review and mentioning all the items we feel are so important for a stay @ Turtle Watch. Until Next Time!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle G.

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

Spring Break

Beautiful house for extended family..lots of room and amazing location!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Apr, 2025
Thank you for staying at Turtle Watch. We are delighted your vacation went so well and great family memories were made to carry you through the year!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lana T.

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

This place was perfect for my family! Just a short walk on the beach to Folly!

The best Vacation house I’ve rented so far!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Keith D.

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

Beautiful beach home

Great vacation. Location and accommodations were wonderful.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Oct, 2023
Awww Thank you so much
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jim

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

Great vacation

This house was perfect for all of us. Right on the beach. Home and beds were very comfortable. We had kids and there we games and toys for all the kids. I would recommend this home for families. Location made for a very short walk to town and restaurants. All and all it was a perfect beach vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Natalie S.

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

Overall Good Stay

The house was beautiful and location was great!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Oct, 2023
Thank you for leaving this review... but not sure why you gave us 4 stars. So disappointing! It could only be because we charge you a damage deposit, discounted at that, for leaving large white stains all over our composite deck that we cannot get out. I'm sorry you felt we deserved 1 less star for your damages.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Scott K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was awesome! Clean, new, well appointed house with ideal screen porch, decks, lower patio and walk way. Everything is labeled for easy access. And the beach is beautiful!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Scott K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was awesome! Clean, new, well appointed house with ideal screen porch, decks, lower patio and walk way. Everything is labeled for easy access. And the beach is beautiful!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Dawn H.

Very nice , comfortable beds, nice layout for large group, great location!

Enjoyed our stay, close to town, house was great, loved the porch hammock, outdoor shower , used gas grill a couple a times was great, would love to stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2016
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Mar, 2020
Thank you so much for the 5 star review. You mentioned all the items we felt make a vacation so much better and more upscale, especially the note on the "comfortable beds". We do have new GOOD real beds for every bed in the house. That is so important! You were outstanding tenants and for that we say Thank YOU!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had our every 2 year extended family vacation. Have fallen in love with Folly Beach. Turtle Watch is the best place we have stayed. The house was gorgeous. Well stocked with literally everything. The attention to detail and personal touch that owner Melanie provides is wonderful. So Blessed to have found it. The view of the ocean is fabulous. Definitely would stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Jul, 2025
Wow! This review is beautiful! Thank YOU! You guys were perfect guests and such a pleasure to host. To have your stay at Turtle Watch go so perfectly is exactly what we strive for with all our guests, but when they're as kind and respectful as you, makes it all more worth it! You are most definitely WELCOMED BACK ANYTIME!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barry M.

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

Great family vacation

We thoroughly enjoyed our vacation in Folly Beach and staying at Turtle Watch. Very clean, nicely furnished, and great location to Folly Ave.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Mar, 2020
Thank you for so much for the 5star review! We so appreciate this. I must say you guys might be our best guests! Every part of Turtle Watch was not only cleaned and very well care for, but you even went above our check our procedures. You are welcome back anytime! BEST guests ever!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eugene S.

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

Fun Time At the Turtle

We again had a great time at Turtle Watch. This was our 3rd time staying here. Melanie has the home well stocked with kitchen equipment and beach items: chairs, toys, umbrellas and so on. TV in every room, you can't go wrong.Gene S.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Jul, 2025
Thank You for this review! Was so great to welcome you and the family back and even more delighted at yet another get trip for you guys @ Turtle Watch. Until Next Time!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carol young G.

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

Great trip!

Wonderful oceanfront home with great views and easy beach access. Melanie, the host, is responsive and very well organized. The house is thoroughly equipped, including a well organized kitchen, board games, beach games, a ping pong table and even a variety of sunscreens. Our family had a great time!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Jul, 2025
Delighted you stayed @ Turtle Watch and had a wonderful experience.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael V.

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

Lancaster PA

Great location, great place!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne G.

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

As advertised!

Turtle Watch was everything the listing said it would be. Our family from far and near all enjoyed being on the beach, being together and being able to walk into town with ease. This property definitely goes on the repeat in the future list … thanks for sharing your lovely house!!!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Debbie V.

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

Great!

Great location and beautiful home!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Sept, 2024
Thank you for the nice but short review, although not sure why 4 stars. Oh well, delighted none the less you had a most memorable week at Turtle Watch. Thanks for staying.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

kim b.

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

Relaxing stay at Turtle Watch

We had a wonderful, relaxing vacation. Turtle Watch is a lovely beachfront home with wonderful amenities.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Jul, 2022
Thank you so much for selecting and staying at Turtle Watch. Your review is such a lovely complement of how strive to give renters all that need and more. We hope that Turtle Watch was all you expected and more and you had a memorable holiday. We would welcome you back anytime
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristen S.

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

Awesome Vacation

It was very beautiful. Great location
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Jul, 2022
Thanks for staying!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie G.

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

Excellent Vacation Home

Excellent Vacation and Melanie the homeowner is wonderful to work with. We had a great time! This is our 3rd time at this vacation home and we will be back:)
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Jul, 2023
Thank You for this wonderful review. We are value our repeats renters especially ones that care for Turtle Watch in such a delicate kind manner. Thank You and we see you next!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Crikett Lane C.

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

Awesome!!!

Our family thoroughly enjoyed staying at Turtle Watch. Having the beach right in the back yard was my favorite part! Having all the beach accessories available was fabulous and the rinse off shower made clean up super easy! I wish we could live here year round! Thank you for sharing!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Apr, 2025
We are delighted you enjoyed Turtle Watch and all her conveniences and accessories! Thank you for coming.
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