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Highlights
Top rated beach location
Discover paradise at this top rated beach location.
On the beach
A rare beachfront property in the area - enjoy direct access to the sand and 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
Sleeps 8•3 bedrooms•3 beds
Popular amenities
On beach
Shared communal pool
Onsite parking available
Kitchen
Washing machine
Air-conditioning
Explore the area
Folly Beach, SC
Folly Island Beaches
Place, Folly Island Beaches
1 min walk
Center Street
Place, Center Street
1 min walk
Folly Beach Fishing Pier
Place, Folly Beach Fishing Pier
4 min walk
Charleston, SC (CHS-Charleston Intl.)
Airport, Charleston, SC (CHS-Charleston Intl.)
30 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 3
2 Single Beds
3 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Bathroom 2
Bathroom 3
Spaces
Kitchen
About this property
Stay @ Sunset Retreat on Folly Beach
SUNSET RETREAT Location: 201 W. Arctic Avenue, Folly Beach, South Carolina, USA
Overview: Welcome to Sunset Retreat, a fully renovated 3-bedroom, 3-bathroom oceanfront villa in the Charleston Oceanfront Villas complex. Located on the 3rd level (2nd floor of the villas), Sunset Retreat offers breathtaking views of Folly Beach and the coastline from its spacious oceanfront balcony. This villa is perfect for families or groups looking for a stylish and modern beach getaway with the comforts of home. With direct beach access, two oceanfront pools, and plenty of local attractions within walking distance, your dream vacation awaits!
Living Area: The open-plan living area is beautifully decorated with modern coastal furnishings and features two sofas, including a queen-size sleeper sofa. The living room has a large flat-screen TV, direct access to the oceanfront balcony, and floor-to-ceiling windows offering stunning ocean views. Relax and enjoy your favorite shows or simply gaze out at the ocean.
Kitchen: The fully renovated kitchen features white-toned granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and a stylish new sink. A dining table seats eight, and four bar stools are available at the kitchen’s granite bar top. This open layout connects the kitchen, dining, and living areas, creating a perfect space for gathering and enjoying meals together. Kitchen is well stocked with pans, utensils, glassware, dishes, and various kitchen accessories. Refrigerator has two ice-makers. One dispense ice through the closed door and a second is located in the lower freezer section. The two provide ample ice for guests.
Bedrooms: General: All bedrooms are carpeted, have a wall hung TV with handheld remote controls, a ceiling fan/light that is controlled by remote control, luggage racks and extra blankets. The Primary Bedroom closet contains extra pillows to be used in any bedroom. Primary Bedroom: Ocean views, king bed, a walk-in closet large enough for a small crib, direct balcony access, and a large en-suite bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, and a spacious vanity with a single sink. Bedroom #2: Queen bed, ample closet space and a private bathroom, with a walk-in shower and single sink vanity. Bedroom #3: Two twin beds, ample closet space and a private bathroom with a tub/shower combination and single sink vanity.
Bathrooms: All three bathrooms have been updated with new flooring, vanities, sinks, and modern fixtures. The Bedroom #3 bathroom includes a tub, ideal for families with small children. Electrical outlets are conveniently located in each bathroom for guest convenience.
Amenities You’ll Love:
Oceanfront Views: Enjoy stunning panoramic views of the beach and coastline from the spacious private deck spanning the entire width of the villa. Oceanfront Deck: Spacious private deck spanning the entire width of the villa accessible from the living area and the primary bedroom. The deck is furnished with a bar-top table and four chairs, and four rocking chairs for relaxation. Furniture is blue and white color coordinated with the interior decor. Two Oceanfront Pools: Take a refreshing dip in one of the two oceanfront pools (open seasonally from April 1 to October 31, weather permitting). Fenced Complex: The condominium complex is completely fenced with gated vehicle access and gated access to the beachfront and pool areas. Gated Parking: Two complimentary parking passes are included, with additional parking passes available (season dependent) upon request. All parking is at grade with about half of the spaces in open covered area and the remainder in uncovered open parking. Spaces are not assigned and are on a first come basis. Elevators: Two elevators, conveniently located, provide easy access to all levels of the complex and amenities.
Exclusive Beach Gear Credit: Book a stay of 4–14 nights and receive a $250 credit towards beach gear rentals, courtesy of our partnership with VayK Gear! Please note: The HOA does not allow bikes, surfboards, kayaks, or paddleboards from VayK Gear on the property.
Parking and Vehicle Guidelines: Each villa includes two parking passes. Additional parking passes may be purchased for $50–$100 (cost charged by the HOA), depending on the season. Golf carts, low-speed vehicles (LSVs), trailers, and similar vehicles are not permitted on the property.
Proximity to Local Attractions: Sunset Retreat is located steps away from Center Street, where you’ll find dining, shopping, and nightlife options. Other nearby attractions include: Folly Beach Pier - 0.1 miles Folly Beach County Park - 2 miles Downtown Charleston - 12 miles Morris Island Lighthouse - 6 miles
House Rules: Check-in time: 4:00 PM Check-out time: 10:00 AM Maximum occupancy: 8 guests Quiet hours: 10:00 PM to 8:00 AM — No loud music or parties are allowed. Beach Rules: Adhere to the Folly Beach beach and HOA rules posted just inside the villa on the entry area wall.
This property is licensed with the City of Folly Beach: LIC005196
Book Your Stay: We would love to host you at Sunset Retreat! For more information or to book your stay, please contact us at Charleston Coast Vacations by dunes properties. Experience modern luxury, comfort, and unforgettable sunsets at this beautiful oceanfront villa!
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About the area
Folly Beach
Located in Folly Beach, this condo is 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. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Joseph P. Riley, Jr. Park or TD Arena.
Folly Beach, SC
What's nearby
Folly Island Beaches - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
Center Street - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
Folly Beach Fishing Pier - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
Folly River Park - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
Folly Beach County Park - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
Getting around
Charleston Station - 33 min drive
Charleston, SC (CHS-Charleston Intl.) - 36 min drive
Restaurants
Rita's Seaside Grille - 4 min walk
Lowlife - 7 min walk
Chico Feo - 8 min walk
Tides Folly Beach - 3 min walk
Loggerhead's Beach Grill - 1 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Is Stay @ Sunset Retreat on Folly Beach pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Stay @ Sunset Retreat on Folly Beach?
As of 15 Aug 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Stay @ Sunset Retreat on Folly Beach on 8 Nov 2026 start from AU$2,218, 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 Stay @ Sunset Retreat on Folly Beach?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Stay @ Sunset Retreat on Folly Beach?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Stay @ Sunset Retreat on Folly Beach?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Stay @ Sunset Retreat on Folly Beach located?
Nestled on the beach, this Folly Beach condo building is within a 5-minute walk of Center Street and Folly Island Beaches. Folly River Park and Folly Beach Fishing Pier are also within 10 minutes.
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Condo was beautiful. However the closest elevators were not working the day of check out. Wasn’t too terrible but a slight inconvenience. Other than that it was a great time!
Jackie B.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Aug 2026
Hi, Jackie! Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We're so happy you enjoyed your stay at Sunset Retreat. So sorry about the elevators going out on your last day! The elevators are managed by the owners of the condo building, however we know how frustrating this can be. Hopefully we can welcome you back again in the future for another beach getaway. Thank you for choosing Charleston Coast Vacations!
Such a great beach spot! Super convenient location, clean, and had everything we needed. Made for a really easy, relaxing stay. Would book again.
Keri M.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Apr 2026
Thank you for the kind words! We're so grateful you chose Charleston Coast Vacations for your getaway and we would love to host you again in the future.
Very well maintained, clean and well stocked. We wish the pool was heated. We were very comfortable and had a great time. Beach view is stunning
Linda M.
Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Apr 2026
Thank you for your review, Linda! We're so happy you were comfortable during your stay and that the beach views were stunning. We are grateful you chose Charleston Coast Vacations for your stay and we'd love to have the chance to host you again in the future.
The condo. was nice and the stay was easy. The cleaning staff did not clean the balcony prior to our arrival, so we had to sweep and wipe down the table ourselves.
Jeffery S.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Apr 2026
Glad the stay was enjoyable overall! We apologize for the oversight with the balcony and have addressed it with our cleaning team to make sure it does not happen again. Hope y'all will come visit the Charleston coast again soon!
Thank you for your review! We’re so glad you enjoyed the amazing ocean views and sunsets. They truly make for a perfect Folly Beach experience. We hope to welcome you back soon!
Verified review
6/10 Okay
Kelli R.
11 May 2026
Liked: Check-in, location
It was okay. We were expecting more from this property. Pictures made furniture look like it was in better shape. Kitchen was stocked but some of the glasses were dirty. It did smell of pet urine when sitting on the couch closest to the patio door. Like I stated before it was ok but not excellent.
Kelli R.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 15 May 2026
Thank you for sharing your experience with us, Kelli. We're sorry the property didn't meet your expectations. We've passed along your notes about the cleanliness to our management team and will be addressing this promptly. Thank you for staying with us and we hope to welcome you back again in the future.
Beautiful condo in a fantastic location. Steps from the beach, restaurants, and shops. Convenient to downtown Charleston.
Sean D.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Aug 2025
Thank you for your kind words! We’re so glad you enjoyed the condo and its location near the beach and Charleston. We’d love to welcome you back anytime!
This was one of the best beach vacations we have had. The condo was perfect! Our weather was not great but thankfully the condo was comfortable and we enjoyed the little bits of sun we got!
Carrie C.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Oct 2025
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re so happy to hear that you loved the condo and still had a great vacation despite the less-than-perfect weather. It’s great to know you were able to relax and enjoy those sunny moments when they came through. We’d love to have you back for another stay with a little more sunshine next time!
We had a great time. Location was close by restaurants and shops. Our stay was perfect! The villa was comfortable, clean, and spacious. The view of beach and ocean was so beautiful.
Dawn W.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Apr 2025
We're so glad you enjoyed your stay on the Charleston Coast! We'd love to have y'all back to stay with us again soon!
Very well taken care of condo with great views, right on the beach, walking distance to Center St, Bert’s etc. Kitchen is fully stocked with kitchenware, washer/dryer large right in middle of condo. Easy parking and convenient my magnetic FOB to get in/out of complex.Everything worked in the condo and it’s a modern renovation.Balcony furniture is sturdy composite. 250 credit for beach chairs and umbrellas worked out nicely.Very nice stay. We travel a lot and would definitely repeat a stay here. Thank you.
Mark R.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Jan 2026
Thank you for your detailed and thoughtful review! We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed the condo, its modern updates, and convenient location. It’s great to know the kitchen, washer/dryer, balcony, and beach gear credit all added to a comfortable stay. We would be delighted to welcome you back for another visit anytime!
Condo was great! Had everything we needed for a short stay. Weather was not the best, but we really enjoyed the roomy balcony with beach and sunset views!
Julie B.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023
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