Stunning Marsh & Ocean Views, Classic Folly Cottage!

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2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6116.1 sq m

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Parking available
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Dryer
Washer
Barbecue grill
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Folly Beach, SC

Folly Island Beaches
‪1 min walk‬
Morris Island Lighthouse
Folly Beach Fishing Pier
‪7 min drive‬
Charleston, SC (CHS-Charleston Intl.)
‪42 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Master bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Hall Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master Bath

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Garden

Dining area

About this property

***FULL DISCLOSURE***
Our classic Folly cottage is older for sure, but freshly painted, fully furnished and ready for your family. This home is 70 years old and as such has some peculiarities consistent with it's age. If sloping floors, small closets and vintage finishes are not your preference, you may want to continue your search. There are many new construction and fully remodeled homes on Folly that might be a better fit for you!

Our 1959 cottage has everything you need to enjoy the best of Folly Beach. Located in the quiet east end of the Island (past the washout), this home enjoys dramatic panoramic views of the Folly River and marsh with peeks of the ocean waves. Sunsets and sunrises here are magical. Marshmellow is across the street from the ocean, and just two houses down from beach access. This very cozy and charming cottage is on an elevated, single main floor. Sleeping areas feature two marsh front bedrooms with queen beds and one day/trundle bed in master for kids. This house includes a living area with ample seating, 55-inch flat screen tv with with smart tv and local hd antenna and a fully outfitted kitchen and dinning area. Enjoy the beautiful, original 200 year old hardwood floors reclaimed from a home in downtown Charleston. Marshmellow has a large wrap around porch with outdoor dining area, loungers and chairs. Large lawn and crab dock for paddle boarding or crabbing (for kayaks, please visit our friends at Coastal Expeditions!)

We look forward to your stay in our little paradise. If you decide you'd like to include a stay in downtown Charleston or another Folly Beach property, these are are our other options:

Linktree to all of our properties on Folly and in Charleston:
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Stellas’ House 2nd Floor, 25 Warren St, VRBO 1083222
Stella’s Penthouse, 114 St Philip Street, VRBO 763497

Property manager

Steven Niketas

Languages

English, Greek

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher 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 on the waterfront. Patriots Point and USS Yorktown 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.

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Folly Beach, SC

What's nearby

Folly Island Beaches - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
Folly Beach Fishing Pier - 7 min drive - 5.1 km
Charleston City Market - 25 min drive - 23.6 km
Port of Charleston Cruise Terminal - 25 min drive - 24.0 km
Fort Sumter - 41 min drive - 39.7 km

Getting around

Charleston Station - 39 min drive
Charleston, SC (CHS-Charleston Intl.) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

‪Lowlife Bar - ‬7 min drive
‪Smoky Yolk Cafe - ‬17 min drive
‪Rita's Seaside Grille - ‬7 min drive
‪Famulari's Pizzeria Brewpub - ‬15 min drive
‪Loggerhead's Beach Grill - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Stunning Marsh & Ocean Views, Classic Folly Cottage! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Stunning Marsh & Ocean Views, Classic Folly Cottage!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Stunning Marsh & Ocean Views, Classic Folly Cottage!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Stunning Marsh & Ocean Views, Classic Folly Cottage! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is steps from Folly Island Beaches and within 6 mi (10 km) of Center Street and Folly Beach Fishing Pier. Folly Beach County Park and Fort Lamar Historic Preserve are also within 9 miles (15 km).

9.8

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Amanda G.

19 Apr 2025

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

Great peaceful stay

We loved our stay in this classic Folly cottage. Was equipped with everything we needed for our weeklong stay and the proximity to the beach was amazing. It was a. I’ve quite part of the island and the sunsets were beautiful. Our kids loved playing in the big yard and catching crabs off the dock behind the house. We would definitely stay again.

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

David Z.

15 Apr 2025

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

Enjoyed our stay

Beautiful views of the marsh.Home was furnished with all we needed.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rose K.

11 Apr 2025

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

Lovely estuary view and no crowd

We really enjoyed our stay here. The view of the estuary is excellent. It is interesting to watch the change from high to low tide. The location at the far north end of Folly is away from the main crowds. The description of this property is accurate. It has a beach cabin feel.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tom M.

24 Mar 2025

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

Pure Perfect Marsh Views!

I can't ever forget the beautiful sunsets from this really well taken care of beach house. I probably took 200 pics! lol.. couldn't get enough of it. The house was very comfy with plenty of space for me and my sister. I loved the vibes and location was perfect for us. I really can't say enough good things about this place. I highly recommend, the marsh views are stunning! thank you for letting us stay and I will be back!!!!! tom M

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ansley R.

23 Mar 2025

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

Best Birthday Getaway

This was truly a wonderful stay. Our host was communicative and thoughtful. The views were amazing. The house has everything you need to cook up anything from a small snack to a four course meal. We will definitely be coming back!

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carla D.

22 Dec 2024

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charles W.

21 Nov 2024

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

Great Weekend

Great views

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jerry L.

18 Oct 2024

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

Quite and relaxing getaway

We had a very casual, relaxed time during our stay at Folly Beach! We typically prefer the ocean views but opted to text out this location with marsh views. It didn't disappoint. We were able to spend our mornings and evenings enjoying the wildlife and boaters who frequent this area. Not to mention the amazing sunsets we saw right off the deck. Beautiful. The house was perfect for us and equipped as stated. It's also located near the end of Folly Beach near the nature preserve and was very quiet. Steven was a great host and was very quick to resolve one issue we had with the lock. Definitely recommend it.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynn C.

30 Sept 2024

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

The calm before the storm

This was our fourth visit to this amazing cottage. So glad we got to enjoy some quiet and relaxation before Helene hit Thursday night. We felt so safe in the house and loved the way all the neighbors were checking in on everyone as they walked their dogs. If you need a peaceful get-away- this is the place to be. It takes you back to a simpler time but has just enough newer technology to make it very enjoyable.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine H.

2 Sept 2024

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

Wonderful Weekend

House is lovely. Across the road from the beach. Beautiful sunset views from the deck.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

George O.

27 Aug 2024

Liked: Check-in, location

Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Good Stay but Unkept surroundings

This property could be a true, 5 star rental. However, there was mold in both baths, Shower door was barely hanging on and the BR doors to the shared deck, would not lock. The washer and dryer were located on the lower (under house) space and still had towels in the washer. The laundry room was a mess! There was open food in the refrigerator left by previous guests. The house is spacious, clean, light and airy and could be a prime rental with some necessary upkeep. It is conveniently located with a beautiful view of the marsh, sunsets as well as a small, ocean view and restaurants are close by.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

21 Aug 2024

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

Charming and quiet

Property was charming and the area was quiet. Can’t beat the sunset view of the marsh. I’d come back.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy B.

25 July 2024

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

Lovely Folly cottage

Lovely, quiet older house steps from the beach. Easy check in and out. As advertised, Marshmellow has some little quirks that come with it being an older home, but nothing that the marsh view and proximity to the beach didn’t more than make up for. Loved the sunsets from the spacious back deck. Would stay here again in a heartbeat.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marti H.

17 July 2024

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

Lovely beach getaway

House was clean and had everything we needed. Located away from the madding crowds, so that was nice. Beach was great and close by. Marshes off the back deck was a nice feature and we were able to see about 20 fireworks displays in the distance beyond the marsh on July 4. Great sunsets! The kids enjoyed watching the little crabs off the “crab dock” at low tide.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kiley K.

5 July 2024

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

Beautiful classic beach house!

Everything was wonderful! The house is the cutest beach vibe! Great location! Great communication! I would definitely stay here again!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rustom M.

23 June 2024

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

Another great stay at Marshmellow

We had a wonderful time revisiting Marshmellow. The location near the end of the island is perfect, the marsh views are spectacular, and the proximity to the quiet stretch of beach can't be beat. Steven was super helpful and responsive. We hope to come back again.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shelby M.

17 June 2024

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

First Time to Folly

This was our first trip to Charleston and Folly Beach. I was in town visiting my daughter and grandkids. This beach house was further down away from the “busier” part of town, which I loved. Yet just a short drive to the main strip. Easy walk to the beach access and deep yard w/ older dock to the back marsh waters. My grands loved catching “crabs” . The home is older however very cute and spacious inside & nicely furnished. Comfortable stay and I am looking forward to visiting again some day. Steve was great too! Prompt communication and easy access instructions.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Natalie S.

13 June 2024

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

We love this house

A girlfriend and I have come here twice now for a joint birthday trip. It is the perfect house for the two of us - We love having the Marsh-view with our coffee in the morning and a quick walk across the road to the beach. I was sad to find out that they are not accepting reservations for next year. The only thing I will note is that neither of the sliding glass doors in the bedrooms actually lock And the wooden block to secure the door was missing in one of the rooms. There is also a lock completely broken off of one of the bedroom windows. Seeing as it’s just us 2 women, we do like to feel secure in the home at night. Otherwise, this house is always incredibly clean, cozy and well stocked.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

Alison F.

31 May 2024

Liked: Communication, location

Disliked: Cleanliness

beach cabin shouldn't equal a filthy cabin

I had to reach out to the owner because I never received check in details. He was quick to reply and help with this. He even said the place was ready and we could check in early if needed. We didn't because we had a 2 hour drive and the 4:00 check in worked fine for us. I wish that I could attach pictures on how dirty the place was. I've seen other reviews of this property and understand its an old beach cabin so it will have slopping floors etc. There was a soiled and dried up dirty wash cloth in the bath tub. A potato and dirty dishes shoved in a lower cabinet and most pans had food stuck on them. The fridge had two giant 2.5 water jugs with very little water left, half a gallon of opened milk and many other used and opened items. This made it hard for us to have room for our own items. Half of the cabinets don't close and there was wadded up tissues inside the mirror cabinet that had been used. The bedroom carpets looked like they hadn't been vacuumed in months and there was children's dried up cereal under it. The bedroom sliding door wouldn't lock and the front door code would not work except to open it once. So we had to leave it unlocked when we left the house during the day. Full dog poop bags on the property. Mold in the showers and water damage all over the master bath shower because the door wouldn't shut all the way. I've stayed in motels that are cleaner. The only thing it has going for it is the location. So disappointed and grossed out.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caeden B.

29 May 2024

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

Great stay!

I had a great stay, Folly Beach is great. The beach across the street is hard packed sand since it’s submerged at high tide. Not an issue for us though. For a bigger beach with soft sand walk 5 min down the road to the nature preserve/beach it’s beautiful.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

amanda C.

26 Apr 2024

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

Old school Folly

Exactly as described. We had such a relaxing weekend. The house had everything we needed to cook fresh shrimp each day. We didn’t give the crab pots a proper chance but how exciting to check them every day.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

chris k.

10 Apr 2024

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

FOLLY!!

Super cute beach cottage. Steven was the best! Can’t wait to get back there!

Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stacie B.

5 Apr 2024

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

Spring break escape

Great location. Quiet and relaxing stay. Perfect size house for our family of four. The sunsets were amazing.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa W.

25 Mar 2024

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

Perfect Beach Bungalow!

This cottage/bungalow/oasis was perfect in every way! Would definitely stay there again!

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda K.

10 Mar 2024

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

Love!

Girls weekend in Charleston and Folly and had so much fun!!

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

About the host

Hosted by Steven Niketas

I am born and raised in Charleston and Michael is a transplant who has lived here for many years. We live just down the street at the end of East Ashley Avenue, almost to the Morris Island Lighthouse. We own and operate Stella's Restaurant and Mosaic Catering + Events as well. Our other Folly rentals are part of The Daffodil Cottages compound... Two 1 bedroom and one 2 bedroom homes located at 114 East Cooper Avenue, just a block from downtown Folly. Also, If interested in staying in downtown Charleston for a few nights, we have 3, two bedroom apartments located at the corner of Warren and St Philip Streets that we run through vrbo as well! If any questions at all about the area, do not hesitate to reach out. We love our island and are always excited to share information!

Why they chose this property

This historic Folly cottage dates to 1950 and is one of the originals from this end of the island. She is a little lived-in but has everything you need for a great beach vacation! Beach is right across the street so no need to rent golf cart etc!

What makes this property unique

Ocean views from the front deck and stunning sunset marsh views from the rear deck!

Languages:

English, Greek

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