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Santosha at Seascape Villa Steps from the Beach
Daphne's place was perfect for what I needed at the last moment. It was clean and she responded very quickly to my questions. Thank you!

Oceanview Sea Cabin 318B- Isle of Palms, SC!
Place was clean and nice. Location was fantastic. Lots of food and drink in walking distance. Beach was never crowded because the public could not get in through the Sea Cabins entrance.

Waterfront Private Hot Tub Fire Pit Dock Fishing A
What a beautiful location! Some of the most stunning sunsets I've ever seen! Great grocery store conveniently located close by! Close to restaurants and shopping!

The Folly River Flat at Folly Beach NOW WITH DOCK!
We had a wonderful stay! Great location, just minutes from the beach with a beautiful view from the balcony area. Extremely clean! Would recommend!

Bayview's Secret
We loved our time at Bayview's Secret. Richard and his wife were awesome hosts and the place was clean, stylish and cozy. The location was perfect for attending my daughter’s graduation from submarine school on the Yorktown nearby, and we were close to several other great shops and restaurants. Richard and his wife were incredibly welcoming and hospitable and generously accommodated us in many ways. They even made sure we had some champagne to celebrate our special occasion. We hope to be back again in the future and would definitely recommend Bayview's Secret to anyone visiting the area.

115 COV - Beach Daze -Beautiful Oceanfront Villa
This place was absolutely amazing! There were absolutely no negatives at all. We couldn’t have asked for a better place to stay and unwind. Our only regret was we were there only for a few days. We definitely will be back.

Two Sisters Folly, Unit B- Marshfront Duplex
The location is great, with a beach access right in front of the house. Downtown is a short drive away but you can also walk, which removes the need to park. The place is old but functional.

Scenic 2BR River Retreat w/Pool & Kid’s Nook
This was a great place to stay was close to all the places we wanted to visit like downtown Charleston, isle of palms, and Sullivans Island. Place was clean and place was perfect for me, my husband, and two kids. She left us snacks and lots of ideas for things to do nearby.
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Intracoastal water view luxurious family retreat
Melissa’s home was STUNNING, immaculate and spacious! Our kids were in heaven. We loved that it was an easy walk to the beach. The finished basement with the foosball and pool tables was a hit! And she left us a parting gift in a little box with a code- and the kids thought that was the coolest thing ever. Definitely at the top of travel accommodations list. ❤️

Charleston Waterfront Retreat w/ Deep Water Dock
Beautiful home and surroundings. 3 couples with personal spaces and large communal spaces to gather. Very comfortable and clean. Recommend Kiss Cafe for breakfast. We also went through Savor Charleston and had Chef Morgan and her assistant prepare and serve a dinner at the house- fabulous food and was relaxing to just enjoy the views and the wonderful home. Highly recommend! It's no wonder their home receives the 5 star reviews!

Salt and Sol. Ocean Breezes in a Chic Home.
We enjoyed this Airbnb a lot! Lovely views back and front and the beach is maybe 3 minutes walk (look for the public access sign to the left, about three houses down). Great shower! Lovely kitchen! Comfy sofas! If we ever come back to folly beach, we would love to stay again. For the mobility challenged, it is only 12 steps to front door, unlike a lot of neighboring houses, which are on stilts and have 25+ steps. 😁

Waterfront Home 5 minutes From Downtown Charleston
David was a very accommodating host. House was very serviceable for our group. Location was wonderful and the description of the property was accurate. We would absolutely rent this property again.

Exclusive Retreat at Wild Dunes
This is a beautiful home. It is peaceful and beautifully appointed with easy beach access and great restaurants nearby. We were there for a milestone birthday celebration and got great support and recommendations for a local company that had fantastic decorations and treats set-up for our arrival. Would highly recommend this lovely home and look forward to returning soon!

Best views on Folly!
Joe & Claire were great hosts, very personable. Stayed 5 nites in late April/early May. Beautiful location: decks on all levels/sides, sweeping views of marsh in back, high up views of ocean across street in front. Many perfect spots to sit depending on sun & wind. Great views of sunrise & sunset, lighthouse, etc. Furnishings comfortably accommodated gatherings for our family of 5 adults, tastefully decorated too. Kitchen well equipped, beach chairs/towels provided. Besides food/drink/personal items, can’t think of anything we wanted that wasn’t already there. We experienced one significant house utility issue that disrupted our stay, outside anyone’s control. Joe had it repaired and equitably resolved the impact to us. Location next best thing to beachfront, beach access just 100yd down road. Peacefully removed from busy central Folly Beach town area and just 5min ride to many casual restaurant/entertainment options there. Also easy 30min trip to Charleston for exploring and dinner.

✰ MARSH VIEW - CHARMING 3BR/2.5BA - BIKES/KAYAKS ✰
This place was great for us! Alexander was very proactive on an unforeseen situation and was a great host! Would highly recommend the place to any family wanting to stay in North Charleston.

Lake front Cottage
Amy’s place was incredible. I took my husband for Father’s Day and he absolutely loved this place. He loves to fish and she has an incredible pond in her backyard. The place was super clean and felt just like home. I plan to return to Charleston and I would love to stay here again!
Waterfront condo rentals

On the Beach-End Unit! Enjoy Dolphins & Sunsets!
Pelican Watch is a beautiful place on Seabrook. The beach is a 2 minute walk from the backdoor with a great view from the back porch. You need a car to get to most restaurants but great places are 10-20 minutes away. Harris Teeter is well stocked nearby with great steaks and seafood as well as wine. I’d definitely stay here again.

Dunes West-beachside Port O'Call
Really nice condo for the location at Wild Dunes. So easy to get to the beach. Mona was extremely responsive and helpful.

Oceanfront Top Floor ☼ Beautiful Panoramic View!
Perfect place for a quick little get away! Hope to return soon!

Folly Beach sunrise and sunsets
This is a great place to stay. Unbelievable views and close to everything. Thomas is ready to contact and always very helpful. Would definitely recommend and we will be staying again.

Paradise at Folly - Beautiful Riverfront Condo
Two words: absolutely wonderful! Felt right at home the moment we walked in. It was exactly as pictured and described. Close to everything. 20 minutes from Charleston and 5 min drive to ocean. Beautiful water views from porch. Also enjoyed time at the pool. Fully stocked kitchen. We will be returning again.

3 Bed Oceanfront Windswept Unit w/ Views!
Place was immaculate- great views, very clean and kitchen well stocked. Loved the decor and good views of the beach. We can't wait to return!

4421 Windswept Villa by Akers Ellis Rentals
Beautiful ocean front unit. Quick and easy access to beach- nice quiet beach with “walkable sand!”. Current renovations were very comfortable and had everything we needed to cook. Akers Ellis added some nice cleaning items so easy to keep up. Laundry was nice with newer units that worked perfectly for the two of us

Oceanfront Villa-pool/pier, fishing, stunning view
Stayed for a few days with our small family. Grateful for the easy walks to the beach and the pool. There was plenty of play gear available for the beach. The kitchen was well stocked for a good cup of coffee and to accommodate some simple meals for our picky children. Great views in the morning, too!
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- Hunting Island State Park Beach
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- Middleton Place
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- The Golf Club at Wescott Plantation
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