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Welcome to Swell Cottage! Awesome Second Row Folly Beach with great ocean views.

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Beach access in front of home. The driveway is large enough for trucks to park.
Front of house with ocean views, sea breezes and 2-3 off street parking spots.
Fenced yard with gates that close, so children can play while parents relax.
Large fenced yard and private driveway in front of house. Driveway gates close.
View of the ocean and pier with walkway just across the street.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 8111.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Map
Folly Beach, SC
  • Folly Island Beaches
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Folly Beach Fishing Pier
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Center Street
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Charleston, SC (CHS-Charleston Intl.)
    ‪35 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. 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

Property manager

Keith and Lynn Merrill
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
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

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

We should mention

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 the beach. USS Yorktown and Patriots Point are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include Charleston City Market and Fort Sumter. Consider Historic Rice Mill for a night out or South Carolina Aquarium 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.
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Folly Beach, SC

What's nearby

  • Folly Island Beaches - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Folly Beach Fishing Pier - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Center Street - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Folly Beach County Park - 4 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Port of Charleston Cruise Terminal - 19 min drive - 19.8 km

Getting around

  • Charleston Station - 28 min drive
  • Charleston, SC (CHS-Charleston Intl.) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lowlife Bar - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Rita's Seaside Grille - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Famulari's Pizzeria Brewpub - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Loggerhead's Beach Grill - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Pier 101 Restaurant & Bar - ‬8 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.

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 Beach County Park is 2 mi (3.2 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 227 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nicole B.

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

Perfect getaway

We used this house for a girls trip and it was perfect. It would also be great for a family. Plenty of room and perfect location.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diana M.

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

Our mini vacation was very enjoyable. Being close to the beach and stores was a plus. Love it

Great time
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim S.

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

Folly Beach Spring Break

Basically every review on this house is exceptional, and with good reason. It’s the perfect beach house for a getaway with kids..the ocean is steps away, restaurants are down the street and the house is exactly as advertised. Lynn is very easy to work with, and we had zero complaints. Stay here if you can.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendy M.

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

Awesome stay in unique house!

Great house in great location, 3 levels of living space. Best experience I have every had with owner at a rental, responsive and accommodating.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharon W.

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

Folly Beach Christmas

Our family had an amazing time spending our Christmas at Folly Beach. The house had lots of space for our party of 7 and was in an amazing location close to the beach and was walkable to downtown. The house was very clean and comfortable with all the amenities. The host Lynn was a very responsive host and answered all our questions. I would highly recommend this beach house and our family hopes to return again one day in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kierra R.

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

Our Beach Thanksgiving

My family was able to enjoy an amazing, relaxing Thanksgiving during a tough time for us. This home made things relaxing, it made it easy for everyone to have their own space, and more importantly it was PEACEFUL!!!! Lynn was super responsive and communicative throughout the booking process!!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy V.

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

Great stay

Great house and great location, really enjoyed my stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa K.

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

Awesome vacation stay

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!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kurt R.

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

Awesome place!

Great location, comfortable retreat.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anna S.

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

Fortieth Birthday

I booked this beautiful place to ring in my forties with my sister and best friends. It was clean, comfortable, and convenient! Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

William W.

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

Golf cart maniac!

Great house,Great town,We truly enjoyed our stay.We hope to return.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Seth T.

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

Excellent location and host

Great house with an excellent location and host.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melissa S.

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

Amazing location!

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
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caroline B.

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

Great weekend getaway!

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

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda M.

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

Absolutely perfect stay!

We loved everything about this place! It was perfect! Great location. Plenty of room. Everything we needed in the kitchen. Comfortable beds. Loved the patio! Decor was so cute! It had everything we could possibly need. We loved our weekend here and can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jami S.

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

Great stay at Folly Beach

We had a wonderful stay in this cute house very close to the beach. We would definitely stay here again
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

LORI G.

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

Great beach place

Great location, beach access right there. Great to have a driveway. Easy walk to restaurants. Perfect size for our family.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael T.

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

Great family getaway

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.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vicki H.

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

Beach vacation

This house is fantastic! Everything is so walkable & with 5 of us, there was plenty of space. This house has everything you need for a beach vacation - chairs, cooler, tents, games, surf board, boogie boards, and a beach wagon. Restaurants & shops a short walk away. We will be back!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Drew M.

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

Great stay!

We loved the place and the location. Owner was very responsive and a pleasure to work with. Highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly K.

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

great location on Folly Beach

Great house with room for 6 adults and 2 little ones. Right across from the beach. All the amenities you need. Plenty of parking. Great porch to enjoy the ocean view. Loved it.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel B.

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

Great house

This house was perfect for us, we have 2 small babies so being able to walk back and forth from the house to the beach was so convenient. We loved sitting on the porch and watch the ocean as we drank our coffee every morning. The house was so comfortable for our family, we had an amazing time. It was hot so the walk downtown was a little uncomfortable but we did it with several small children and it was doable. Would highly recommended this house for anyone looking for a nice beach vacation
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas N.

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

Spring Break 2024

We had a great time week relaxing with family. The house was clean and comfortable. Had all the beach amenities you could want. Enjoyed the Weber grill for some burgers and hotdogs one night. Great location to walk to local restaurants and close to Charleston. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beth R.

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

Perfect weekend at Folly Beach!

This was a great home for a family vacation at the beach! Thanks Lynn for a great week!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Melanie A.

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

Amazing!

We loved our stay! The location was spectacular, close to restaurants/bars, Bert’s market, tennis/picklball/basketball courts, and the beach. This prime location is in a quiet residential part of the island. The listing description is accurate. We hope to visit again.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

About the host

Hosted by Keith and Lynn Merrill

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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

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