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Charming Pet Friendly Oceanview Bungalow - Prime Location - Steps to Beach

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Living Room With Vault Ceilings
Open Floor Plan
Newly Updated Balcony & Porch Area!
New Open Deck With Gate for Pets!
Large Fenced In Backyard!

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 460.4 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Explore the area

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Charleston, SC
  • Folly Island Beaches
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Folly Beach Fishing Pier
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Folly Beach County Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Charleston, SC (CHS-Charleston Intl.)
    ‪36 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

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

About this property

Charming Pet Friendly Oceanview Bungalow - Prime Location - Steps to Beach

This cottage is ideally located for families and couples who want to come and go from the beach and downtown Folly without driving, parking or walking very far. The beach access, directly across the street, is just 40 feet from the front steps. Restaurants and shopping area are just 3 blocks away.

One of Folly's original cottages, the Love Shack has been updated inside with creature comforts. But the large front deck is still our guests' favorite - as it puts you right in the Folly action with great views. You can see and hear the ocean from almost every room in the house - or listen to the ocean and feel the breezes. There's even a roof top deck over the porch if you want a panoramic view of the island.

This rental offers guests a combination of comfort and nostalgia that's getting harder to come by...we have aimed to preserve the same flavor we enjoyed as youngsters coming to the beach, before the era of condos and 'McMansions.' This property has 2 bedrooms and a large living area, both areas equipped with 42' flat screen TVs. Our cottage has approximately 650 square feet.

The living area and kitchen are open, divided by a bar/table/counter which is an old hatch door from a WWII Liberty Ship - refinished of course.

Folly Beach is a six mile long barrier island, and the closest beach to historic Charleston, South Carolina, 15 minutes on the Connector.

We welcome children of all ages and dogs. Our property is located on a corner lot. The backyard has a canopy of live oaks and is completely fenced. This home is not nearly as elevated as the newer ones; so there's only 10 steps from the back door to the yard. All these features make pet care and child care a lot easier. And don't worry about parking - we have 4 off street spaces at the back of the lot; and another in the front.

Fully licensed for short term rentals: License Number LIC040687 (City of Folly Beach)

**** For a 360 degree interactive tour of every room in the house as well as outside, please copy and paste the following link into your browser and select the picture icon to the left for twelve different panoramic views!! ****

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Keywords: Ocean View Beach Cottage

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 24
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 3 total)
Pets welcome. Fenced yard and basement.
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
No rental agreement nor deposit required.
We provide poop bags and disposal area in our fenced in yard and guests sure appreciate using this for easy pup disposal:)

Important information

You need to know

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 are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances 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
Property Registration Number STR23-SFR LIC040687

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Folly Beach

Located in Folly Beach, this holiday home is near theme parks and on the waterfront. Charleston City Market and Fort Sumter are notable landmarks, and some of the area's popular attractions include South Carolina Aquarium and USS Yorktown. Travelling with kids? Consider Patriots Point and Fort Lamar Historic Preserve. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Charleston, SC

What's nearby

  • Folly Island Beaches - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Center Street - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Folly River Park - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Folly Beach Fishing Pier - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Folly Beach County Park - 3 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

  • Charleston Station - 28 min drive
  • Charleston, SC (CHS-Charleston Intl.) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tides Folly Beach - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Loggerheads Beach Grill - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Rita's Seaside Grille - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Pier 101 Restaurant & Bar - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Folly Beach Crab Shack - ‬10 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming Pet Friendly Oceanview Bungalow - Prime Location - Steps to Beach pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 3 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at Charming Pet Friendly Oceanview Bungalow - Prime Location - Steps to Beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming Pet Friendly Oceanview Bungalow - Prime Location - Steps to Beach?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Charming Pet Friendly Oceanview Bungalow - Prime Location - Steps to Beach located?

This family-friendly Folly Beach holiday home is located on the waterfront, within a 10-minute walk of Folly Island Beaches and Center Street. Folly River Park and Folly Beach Fishing Pier are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 375 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Melissa B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect distance from the beach, great backyard space, house was super cute, very clean and my pup loved it too! Highly recommend—we will definitely book again in the future!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

James W.

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

Perfect getaway for us

Everything was perfect for our getaway at Folly Beach!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole D.

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

Great place

Great, clean place in a great location!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We have been staying here for many years and wouldn’t change a thing about it . It’s our favorite place . Home away from home . We will be back for sure next year
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cameron F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely bungalow, steps from the beach, wonderful fenced in backyard, a perfect week for my family!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

david d.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loveshack for 2 weeks! This is our second time here and it doesn't disappoint. Location is perfect, just a few steps across the street to the beach. The house is well appointed and comfortable. Our pup loved to "porch sit" with us and we enjoyed the fenced in back yard for her. Gigi is wonderful to work with and made us so welcome, again. Definitely will return.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kyle G.

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

Location

Could not ask for a better location and home for a small family of three. Steps from the beach access!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Suzan A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We love this property. We’ve been coming for years and it never disappoints. Cozy, charming, and comfortable with all the amenities, literally a 3 minute walk to the ocean, and pet friendly, the Love Shack is our favorite vacation spot in Folly Beach. Our golden retriever loves the fenced back yard and we love the short trip to Center Street for great food and casual, pet-friendly dining experiences. Fully stocked kitchen, comfortable beds, updated furnishings plus a great deck for listening to the ocean make this a perfect spot to rest and relax at Folly. This property combines the charm of the original 1930s beach cottage with all of the modern conveniences to assure a wonderful experience for furry friends and their humans alike. The new enclosed outdoor shower was an added bonus!
Our golden, Silas, loves the Love Shack and all the attention he got from the dog-friendly dining options.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Derrick L.

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

Perfect place

We loved our stay. It was a perfect spot for my family including our dogs. Great access to the beach and a perfect layout for the dogs. We had a great time and are definitely going to come back.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denny A.

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

Great stay!

Had a great time- 2nd visit to this property! Love it! Gigi is awesome!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Theresa E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a fantastic time. We had the pleasure of meeting Gigi who was wonderful. The place was clean and had an awesome front and back yards. Our dog loves the fenced in back yard. The front porch had a great view of the Ocean. Would definitely rent again. T & S
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Holly s.

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

Blissful Beach Getaway

Very clean, Comfortable house. Super close to the beach, amazing view of the ocean and walkable distance to restaurants and shops. Host was very communicative and helpful.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jackie D.

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

Convenient location

Easy walk to beach and close to Center street
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brande F.

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

Great location!

The house was perfect for our family of four. It was clean and exactly as described. Easy walk to the beach and only a few blocks off Center St so easy to walk to the restaurants and shops without having to worry about parking. We will definitely consider this house for our next trip to Folly.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole S.

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

Lovely Beach Cottage

We loved our stay in Folly Beach!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elyse M.

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

Perfect Beach Cottage

This house is absolutely precious and in a fantastic location to beach and to downtown shops and restaurants.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Renee D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We absolutely LOVED this cottage. It was so nice to be right across the street from a beach access! The owner was the BEST with communicating and going the extra mile for us! The back yard was amazing for our pets and we enjoyed the shade instead of the beach during the hottest part of the day. Thank you for allowing us to bring our dogs!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marie C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We aren't typically repeat renters at the same place (we love traveling new places and trying various spots!), but this is our exception!! Our 4th visit to this wonderful spot on 4th street and we will be back again next year. Perfect location, easy parking, dog-friendly (fenced in backyard!) and our daughter loves the "birds nest" viewing spot up top. What summer dreams are made of!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edwin A.

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

Excellent

We were treated so wonderful and the place is just adorable. You feel like you're in a boat. Highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jamie E.

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

Amazing Cozy Beach House!

We loved our time at this cozy beach house. We loved the distance from town and the beach. The backyard was perfect for our two pups that tagged along. Would recommend and would love to stay there again!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katherine H.

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

The perfect beach getaway!

We booked the cottage for the July 4th holiday and it was the perfect getaway! Gigi made the check in process so easy and enjoyable! The place was immaculate, and we had everything that we needed and more! We dined out the first night but cooked the remainder of the time and had everything we needed. The location was right at the beach access and easy to navigate. The fenced in back yard is perfect for pups, and I love how the owner has given so much special attention to making her home a place that is welcoming for four legged guests! My husband also commented on this being the most comfortable mattress he’s slept on at a VRBO (and we vacation with VRBO all the time so that’s saying something!). 10/10 stay and we will definitely be back! Thank you for a great stay and stellar hospitality!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

nicole m.

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

Happiness!

It began with meeting GiGi at the house. She is amazing and informative and a delight to talk to. Followed up with four nights of a wonderful experience. You could see the beach/ocean from the house. The fenced in backyard is amazing. Location is perfect. The house really felt like my home. I would suggest everyone staying here. And my dog got to do her last bucket list trip. And that was heartwarming.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martha M.

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

This is the second time we have rented this place. It is so everything. Love it so much!!!!!!

Absolutely wonderful
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

gerald d.

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

Fantastic

Just nice pleasant place Walked to beach and center street several times a dayGood communication Will definitely go back
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

About the host

Hosted by Betty J. Gambrell Cobb, Owner

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After a long career, I chose Charleston as my retirement home. What's so interesting about that is...I traveled several years in search of my perfect spot and ended up only 100 miles from home.
Charleston is multi dimensional in what it offers. I enjoy the history, culture, art, music, and academia of downtown, but cherish most the beach, boating, and bohemian attitude of our barrier islands (Folly). So, for now, I lawyer a little with my downtown firm, and spend most of my time on the beach, water, or traveling. I now have two grandchildren in the area...so my traveling is taking a second seat.

Why they chose this property

I chose Folly Beach for its relaxed atmosphere and convenience to downtown Charleston. I'm able to enjoy the beach just as I did as a teen at Folly because it has retained its identity.

What makes this property unique

'Location, Location, Location' and 'Pets Allowed w/ Fenced in Yard'

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