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With beach views, this 3-bedroom vacation home accommodates 8 guests. It features a balcony, yard, and porch, ideal for outdoor gatherings. Nearby attractions include Folly Island Beaches and Folly River Park, while adventure seekers can enjoy sailing and windsurfing. Games are available for indoor entertainment.
Highlights
Room to spread out
Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
Beach equipment
A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
Centrally-located
You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
Discover nearby landmarks
Near Folly Beach Fishing Pier
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 8
Popular amenities
Porch or veranda
Washing machine
Barbecue
Air-conditioning
Free Wi-Fi
Onsite parking available
Explore the area
Folly Beach, SC
Folly Island Beaches
Place, Folly Island Beaches
‪1 min walk‬
Folly Beach Fishing Pier
Place, Folly Beach Fishing Pier
‪9 min walk‬
Center Street
Place, Center Street
‪10 min walk‬
Charleston, SC (CHS-Charleston Intl.)
Airport, Charleston, SC (CHS-Charleston Intl.)
‪30 min drive‬
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)
Bedroom 1
2 Queen Beds
Bedroom 2
1 King Bed
Bedroom 3
1 Double Bed
2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom
Bathroom 1
Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 2
Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 3
Towels provided · Toilet · Hair dryer
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Welcome to Swell Cottage! Awesome Second Row Folly Beach with great ocean views.
Fantastic house with large fenced yard, across the street from beach and walkover. Two blocks from local market, four blocks from Folly pier and center of town. Protected outside shower with hot and cold water to wash off the sand between your toes! Great ocean views from two decks. Enclosed back porch/sunroom just off the kitchen which leads down to the grill. We also provide baby equipment (high chair, baby gates, pak'n'play) so it is one less thing to pack.
Spacious eat-in kitchen with a great farm table which seats 8 people and updated stainless appliances and granite counter tops. There is cable TV in the first floor bedroom, living room and 3rd floor. The 3rd floor is accessible via a charming spiral staircase, which might be a challenge for small children, elderly, and taller folks. The other bedrooms are easily accessible to all.
There is a nice GE washer and dryer in the sunroom/enclosed porch on the first floor. The house also has wireless internet service and central heat and air conditioning. There are children's beach toys, boogie boards and one beginner surfboard for tenants use as well as beach chairs and a beach umbrella.
Avoid the hassle of the paid parking lots in town and park your car in the private off street parking at the house. There's no need to drive to explore all the cute shops and restaurants since it's an easy stroll to Center Street and the Folly Beach Pier. Our yard is large by beach standards and completely fenced. There are double gates at the driveway entrance which are able close. There is an outdoor propane grill to eat all the great beach cookout meals.
There is a separate storage area for house keeping use only. This space is not occupied or for rent and is not included in the square footage of the rental house.
Business License #LIC012917
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We do not allow smoking inside the house or on the porches. We do not allow pets or visiting pets inside or outside the house.
Renters must sign rental agreement when reserving this property.
We do not allow events or parties at the house. No exceptions. The maximum people allowed at the house is 8. This includes visiting people.
Important information
You need to know
Property # 133702
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 in Folly Beach, this holiday home is near a water park and near the beach. Charleston City Market is worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit South Carolina Aquarium and Patriots Point. Consider Historic Rice Mill for a night out or Children's Museum of the Lowcountry if you're travelling with kids. Jet skiing, snorkelling and windsurfing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.
Charleston, SC (CHS-Charleston Intl.) - 35 min drive
Restaurants
‪Dead Low Coffee - ‬8 min walk
‪Rita's Seaside Grille - ‬9 min walk
‪Loggerhead's Beach Grill - ‬12 min walk
‪Lowlife - ‬11 min walk
‪Chico Feo - ‬7 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Is Welcome to Swell Cottage! Awesome Second Row Folly Beach with great ocean views. pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Welcome to Swell Cottage! Awesome Second Row Folly Beach with great ocean views.?
As of 20 Sept 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Welcome to Swell Cottage! Awesome Second Row Folly Beach with great ocean views. on 25 Sept 2026 start from AU$1,919, 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 Welcome to Swell Cottage! Awesome Second Row Folly Beach with great ocean views.?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Welcome to Swell Cottage! Awesome Second Row Folly Beach with great ocean views.?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Welcome to Swell Cottage! Awesome Second Row Folly Beach with great ocean views.?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Welcome to Swell Cottage! Awesome Second Row Folly Beach with great ocean views. located?
This family-friendly Folly Beach holiday home is located by the sea, within a 10-minute walk of Folly Island Beaches, Center Street and Folly Beach Fishing Pier. Folly River Park and Sunset Cay Marina are also within 3 miles (5 km).
Reviews
10
Exceptional
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Great location with easy walk across the street to beach and convenient to Center Street shops and restaurants. Plenty of space for our family of 4. Really enjoyed the breeze off the covered porch.
Loved the main deck, ocean view, easy walk to the beach. You can tell the owners are sweet and care about their property and their renters. They did a great job making you feel comfortable. Beds were comfortable and clean. Plenty of towels. Body wash soap in all showers and hand soap in all bathrooms was nice. Plenty of parking. Spiral staircase was a little bit of a challenge when carrying suitcases upstairs. We have tall men in our family and they were a little cramped at times but the quirks of the house are charming. The loft for kids was a surprise and fun for them. Everyone had a great time. If only someone can help me get my two year old to sleep in new places, it would have been a perfect trip haha. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Sept 2026
Thank you for your nice review. I'm so glad that you had a nice stay overall. We strive to make the house welcoming and comfortable for all guests. I amended the description on the listing to include accessibility to the bedrooms, specifically mentioning the spiral staircase, which may be a challenge. Thank you for pointing that out. Again, I'm so glad you had a nice stay, and thanks again for the review.
This place is fantastic!! Highly recommended. The home was spotless when we checked in. It is super close to the beach and has lots of thoughtful touches that clearly show the owners of this home want the guests to enjoy the stay. I hope we can visit again!
The house was great! Awesome views, plenty of space and so convenient to the beach! Spent most of our time on beach, in the large kitchen, and in the sunroom which we used as a play room for the grand kids. We tried quite a few eating spots that were in walking distance, but far enough away that the area was quiet. Would definitely rent again! Lynn was great and accommodating also! Thank you for letting us stay at your place!!!
This was a perfect location and it was so nice having beach accessories available to us, making the experience even better than we could have imagined.
A perfect place for a family to stay and enjoy the best of the beach and all Folly Beach has to offer. Steps away from a great beach that doesn't get too crowded.
This house was amazing!! Easy 10 min walk to everything, right across from the beach, and had everything you'd need for a vacation (sunscreen, beach chairs, umbrellas, cooler, etc.)
We thoroughly enjoyed our time at Swell Cottage. From the accommodations to the location it made for an excellent vacation at the beach while visiting our daughter. Highly recommend!
My family loved this place! Awesome location for a family vacation. Close enough to the main strip to walk to everything but far enough away to miss the sound
Just returned from an awesome week at Swell Cottage. Located right across the street from the beach and an easy walk to downtown restaurants. It was clean and had everything we needed. Would totally recommend.
My friends and I stayed at the cottage for a long weekend and had a great time! The location was great and we really enjoyed going to the beach. Lynn was a great host and very accommodating!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
About the host
Hosted by Keith and Lynn Merrill
Why they chose this property
Very unique house. We love the palm trees growing up through the front porches. Multi-level so family members can spread out and maybe have some quiet time in the sunroom or just sit on the many decks and see the ocean.
What makes this property unique
Parking is always a problem at the beach. We have our own private off road driveway and a separate parking pad outside the back porch. This house is an original beach house that has been renovated over the years. Beautiful enclosed yard and the beach is just across the street. We also have baby equipment (pak’n’play, high chair, baby gates) to make life easier when traveling with little ones.
Languages:
English
Premier Host
They consistently provide great experiences for their guests