The Tabby House - A Riverside Retreat Location: Folly Beach, South Carolina, USA
Overview: Welcome to The Tabby House, a luxurious and serene vacation home that perfectly combines comfort, elegance, and adventure. Nestled on a quiet Grand Oak-lined street along the Folly River, this 6-bedroom, 5.5-bath retreat offers a private plunge pool, a deep-water dock, and some of the best sunset views on Folly Beach. Located just minutes from the beach and Center Street, this home is ideal for families or groups looking for a classic Folly Beach experience.
Features: Living Area: The reverse floor plan places the spacious main living, dining, and kitchen areas on the upper level, offering panoramic river views. The downstairs features a cozy secondary living room for added convenience.
Kitchen: The gourmet kitchen is fully equipped with high-end appliances, granite countertops, and ample space for preparing meals. Adjacent is the dining area with seating for your entire group.
Bedrooms: Bedroom #1 (Master): King bed, flat-screen TV, en-suite bathroom, located upstairs. Bedroom #2: King bed, flat-screen TV, en-suite bathroom. Bedroom #3: Two queen beds, flat-screen TV. Bedroom #4: Two queen beds, flat-screen TV. Bedroom #5: Two double beds, flat-screen TV. Bedroom #6: Two double beds, flat-screen TV.
Bathrooms: The 5.5 baths feature modern finishes and are designed to provide ample space and comfort for all guests.
Outdoor Space: Plunge Pool: Perfect for cooling off or lounging with a drink in hand. Can be heated for an additional fee (October 1st - April 31st).
Private Dock: Ideal for boating, fishing, or spotting dolphins in the river. Decks and Patios: Multiple outdoor spaces for relaxing and taking in the stunning sunset views.
Parking: Ample parking available onsite.
Amenities: Free Wi-Fi Air conditioning Washer and dryer Smart TVs in all bedrooms Elevator available for an additional fee (please inquire).
Nearby Attractions: Folly Beach Pier: 2.5 miles Morris Island Lighthouse: 5 miles Downtown Charleston: 12 miles
House Rules: Check-in time: 4:00 PM Check-out time: 10:00 AM Maximum occupancy: 14 Quiet hours: 10:00 PM - 8:00 AM Smoking: Prohibited anywhere on the property. Access to Rooftop is Prohibited.
Exclusive Beach Gear Credit: Book a stay of 4–14 nights and receive a $275 credit towards beach gear rentals through our partnership with VayK Gear.
Book Your Stay: Choose The Tabby House for an unforgettable riverside and beachside vacation. Contact Charleston Coast Vacations to book your stay today!
This property is licensed as a short term rental on Folly Beach LIC005629
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About the area
Folly Beach
Located in Folly Beach, this holiday home is on the waterfront. 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.
Medical University of South Carolina - 19 min drive - 22.4 km
College of Charleston - 20 min drive - 22.7 km
Patriots Point - 26 min drive - 30.3 km
Getting around
Charleston Station - 37 min drive
Charleston, SC (CHS-Charleston Intl.) - 40 min drive
Restaurants
Tides Folly Beach - 5 min drive
LoLo's - 6 min drive
Rita's Seaside Grille - 4 min drive
Dead Low Coffee - 4 min drive
Circle K - 5 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Stay at The Tabby House! Spectacular River Views pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Stay at The Tabby House! Spectacular River Views?
As of 3 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Stay at The Tabby House! Spectacular River Views on 20 May 2026 start from AU$1,315, 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.
What time is check-in at Stay at The Tabby House! Spectacular River Views?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Stay at The Tabby House! Spectacular River Views?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Stay at The Tabby House! Spectacular River Views located?
Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Folly Island Beaches and within 3 miles (5 km) of Lighthouse Inlet Heritage Preserve and Folly Beach Fishing Pier. Center Street and Folly River Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Great house for a large family. Plenty of room to gather together plus enough bedrooms and bathrooms
Thomas M.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Feb 2026
Thank you for your kind review. We are pleased to hear that the home worked well for your large family and provided both comfortable gathering spaces and ample bedrooms and bathrooms. We are glad the layout met your needs, and we would be happy to welcome you back again in the future.
This house was the best we have booked at Folly in many years. Very clean and great communication from owners/property managers. We are already planning next year's trip and will book this home if available.
Ben T.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 21 July 2025
We are so happy to hear everyone had a great time! We hope to host a future visit to Charleston soon!
Loves the space and location. Had an issue with the roof leaking in multiple places. Kids loves the pool and the view was amazing. Needed some improvements in the cleaning… oven was dirty and there was mildew on some walla
Ruth M.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Sept 2025
Thank you for staying with us and for sharing your feedback. We’re so glad you enjoyed the space, pool, and views. We did have an unusual amount of rain during your stay, which unfortunately caused leaks on the rooftop deck. The good news is that extensive repairs are already scheduled to resolve this. Regarding cleaning, we use a professional service and fresh linens for every guest, but we’re sorry we fell short this time. We would have been happy to send a team back during your stay to address any concerns. We appreciate your comments and hope to welcome you back for an even better experience in the future.
This house is absolutely stunning and so is the location. A short walk to the beach and the most beautiful intercostal location you can imagine. Absolutely everything about this house is A++. We will definitely stay there again.
Brian C.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Jan 2023
We're so glad you enjoyed your stay at The Tabby House! We'd love to have y'all back to stay with us again soon on the Charleston Coast!
Nice beach house. Would have liked some beach stuff…towels, chairs, etc
Philip W.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 16 July 2024
Thank you for your review! Great news! We have partnered with VayK Gear to offer a $275 credit towards beach gear rental.
Vayk Gear will provide nice new equipment for every reservation.
We hope to host a future stay soon!
We really enjoyed this house! 10 people stayed and we had plenty of room. The layout is very open without a lot of clutter from decor. Kitchen was also well stocked for cooking every night. We plan to come back!
Katie E.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Sept 2021
We're so glad you enjoyed your stay at The Tabby House! We'd love to have y'all back to stay with us again soon on the Charleston Coast!
We had a group of a few families with 10/11 year old daughters. We found the home to be very well laid and out and the kitchen and great room spectacularly set viewing out over the river and marshes.
The back dock was great for putting in paddleboards and kayaks and the beach was only a 6-7 minute walk. We would come back here anytime!
james g.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 16 July 2024
We are so happy to hear everyone had such a great time! The Tabby House hosts plenty of repeat guests. The dock, the pool, and spectacular views have made many special memories. We hope to host a future vacation soon!
Our entire group loved every minute of our stay at the Tabby House. The house is beautiful, with plenty of room for us all to spread out. The property managers were responsive and accommodating. We all agreed we want to come back next year!
Rachel L.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Dec 2022
We love to hear such great feedback! We are excited to visit your next trip! Thank you!
Very clean large rooms with TVs and bathrooms. Nice dock. We brought our fishing boat, but found out the best fishing was right off the dock! One of the dishwashers and both clothes dryers are in need of repair...but the rental agency was quick to respond to get it repaired. Great private location! We will come stay again!
amy s.
Stayed 14 nights in Nov 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Nov 2020
Thank you so much for the review! Yes, the owner tries to accommodate vacation guests with extra appliances if/when one were to fail. We hope to host a future Folly Beach vacation!
We were six girlfriends spending our 45th first weekend of December together. Being on the intracoastal waterway is so peaceful and the beach is just steps away. We took advantage of the VayK rental bikes and next time plan to fish at the end of the dock. Folly Beach, Sullivan's Island, and Isle of Palms are all charming.
Susan D.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Dec 2020
We're so glad you enjoyed your time at The Tabby House! The views of the Folly River from the porch truly are amazing!
We'd love to have y'all back to stay with us again on the Charleston Coast sometime soon!
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Ari P.
28 Feb 2019
Large house with everything you need
Located on the more secluded side of Folly Beach, you really don't need to leave this house to enjoy yourself. Great kitchen and common space to gather in, although everyone will eventually migrate to the deck. Easy walk to the beach. Could have benefited from some sort of sound system.
Ari P.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Apr 2020
Ari,
Thanks for taking the time to review your stay! We are so happy that you all enjoyed your time at "The Tabby House". While many people tend to go for oceanfront homes, everyone that stays here agrees that this location is so much more peaceful and that it has one of the best views on Folly.
I've passed your suggestion onto the owners about investing in a sound system. This home is new to our rental program so we appreciate any feedback that can help us improve our guests' experiences.
Please don't hesitate to reach out to us when planning your next trip to Folly, we'd love to have you all back!
- Becca & The Charleston Coast Vacations Team
Overall, the property was a great place to stay. It had a great view and plenty of space for people to stay. A suggestion would be to provide a little more household items. It didn’t make complete sense to buy kitchen/bathroom towels. With that, still would recommend to anyone visiting the area!
The house was nice, the view was even better. Being on the water was wonderful to wake up to every morning. The house itself is on a dead end court which was nice and private. The walk to the beach was not bad at all even with a toddler and lots of beach equipment. The pool is just the right size for a smaller group who doesn't want to swim laps and the access to the dock was optimal. Would recommend for anyone who is looking to stay in Folley Beach.
Kelsey P.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Aug 2023
We're so glad you enjoyed your stay at The Tabby House! We'd love to have y'all back to stay with us again soon on the Charleston Coast!
This is the 2nd year that five old girlfriends and I rented this lovely home. It’s the perfect place for a large family or just six ppl who want their own space. The main floor, kitchen, and porch are perfect for everything else.
Susan D.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Dec 2021
We're so glad you enjoyed your stay at The Tabby House! We'd love to have y'all back to stay with us again soon on the Charleston Coast!
Verified
4/10 Poor
Dustin G.
14 Oct 2025
Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
We paid for the vacation insurance due to booking during hurricane season, called 2 days prior because a hurricane was named and was heading that way to just check the process and was told unless the city evacuates, the property would be ready. Luckily the weather turned however the property was not prepared for even heavy rain. The first night we stayed, it rained and the house has leaks that have not been addressed, water was pouring inside on one of the couches, in from above the sliding doors to the back deck, and made its way to the bottom floor smoke detector and set it off. So at close to midnight we had a fire drill because of the lack of repairs done to the property. Several outlets throughout the home sparked when you plugged in anything, so they had to send an electrician out during the stay to replace the couple that we noticed, but it surely needs a full check over. In general, the house is due for a ton of maintenance, upkeep, and a better cleaning.The pool filter was leaking so they just turned off the system while we were there. The beds were quite uncomfortable as noticed by all 3 families that stayed. But that could be personal preference. Overall, we were disappointed we paid quite a bit of money to stay at this property and were let down. The management team promised to credit us for 2 nights and for our golf cart rental which was nice but they shorted us a few hundred dollars on that credit. Good views from the back deck, walkable to beach
Dustin G.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Oct 2025
Thank you for sharing your feedback. While our rental agreement does not cover weather-related impacts, we issued a $3,470 refund, including your golf cart, as a goodwill gesture. All parties agreed and expressed appreciation at the time.
It appears there was some confusion about VRBO’s separate service fee, which is paid directly to the platform and not retained by our company.
Over the past year, the homeowner has invested over $40,000 in a full top-deck rebuild, new roof, and electrical upgrades to ensure the home is fully repaired and leak-free. Even with major improvements, unexpected issues can arise, though never from neglect.
Our team responded promptly to every concern, including overnight calls, and provided what we believe was an exceptionally fair resolution. The pool filter has since been replaced, and two new HVAC systems with ductwork were recently installed for improved comfort and reliability.
We respectfully disagree with any suggestion of neglect. Both our team and the homeowner remain deeply committed to maintaining the home to a high standard. Tabby House continues to host many repeat families each year and earns consistent 5-star reviews.
1st time visitors to Folly. Property easily accommodated our extended family of 10 (3 generations, ages 14 to 88). Lots of gathering space but also plenty of space to spread out. The elevator was key for ensuring our most senior member could easily (and safely) come and go and allowed him full enjoyment of the property, inside and out. Beautiful, expansive views of the river and its wildlife. Amazing spot for sunrises and sunsets, all enjoyable from 2 levels of screened-in wraparound decks, the private dock, or even from the patio and plunge pool. Very quiet and removed from the busier part of town, which was a plus for us. Nearest beach access is just a few blocks away. If you require a section of beach with life guards, you’ll need to travel several more blocks closer to town or to the county park at the west end. There are no sidewalks except for the main shopping and restaurant area, so we used golf carts for quick and easy trips to the nearest beach and to town. For longer stays on the beach when kids wanted to swim and we had lots of chairs, coolers and umbrellas to tote, we opted to use the car and went to the county beach at the west end. Parking there was $15 for the day during the week. It seemed less crowded than the guarded beaches in the center of town and you can re-enter with no additional fee. Worth it to us in the heat with lots of beach stuff. The property management company was informative, friendly, responsive, and easy to work with. Wonderful week!
This was the best place for my family. We were able to have enough space to get away from the family if needed and more than enough room for everyone to gather in the same area. This place was absolutely amazing. I only wish that the pots/ pans/ dishes/ and utensils were better and more organized and updated.
Gehan S.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 27 May 2022
We're so glad you enjoyed your stay at The Tabby House! We'll definitely take your recommendation into account and purchase new pots, pans and utensils! We'd love to have y'all back to stay with us again soon on the Charleston Coast!
I always book our family vacation rentals at least a year in advance and to be perfectly, I couldn't remember why I selected the Tabby House last summer for this year's vacation destination. Maybe it was the boat dock, or the double screened in porches, or the super gourmet kitchen. But the property exceeded our expectations with every amenity. HUGE living areas and bedrooms, 2 dishwashers that accommodated our party of 10 adults, 2 refrigerators in the kitchen, a laundry room on each floor, an ELEVATOR, and the list goes on and on. The dock was perfect for our boat, the location was within an easy walk of the beach, there was a rental golf cart right at the house, and we even got a credit for VAYK beach gear. Greatest family vacation!!
We had a great time at the Tabby House. The house is beautiful and was perfect for our family vacation. The kitchen had all the cookware that we needed.
The location was great. We had a wonderful time fishing off the dock and kayaking in the evenings. It was a short walk to the beach. The sunsets were gorgeous.
Lori D.
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Apr 2020
Thank you so much for the kind feedback! The location of this home is really unique, and we're glad you were able to take advantage of it! We'd love to have you and your family back :)
We had a great family vacation here. Beach in the morning, about a quarter mile walk, lunch, afternoon activities off folly in James Island/Charleston etc., kayaking and paddle boarding on the intercoastal waterway at night. House was great. Needs a few small items improved. Jacuzzi knob had duct tape on it. Toilets chains fell off the the flush handle more than once during the our stay. Other than that everything was great. Would definitely recommend!
Barry W.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Apr 2020
We're so glad that y'all had a wonderful vacation with us! We'd love to have y'all come back and stay again!
Update: The toilets have all been serviced and the master bath has had the handle replaced.
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