Charming Oceanfront Escape: Private Boardwalk, Sun Porch, Beach Gear

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Entire home

Private boardwalk to Folly Beach Private boardwalk to Folly Beach

Indoor rocking swing Indoor rocking swing

Relax and take in ocean views and the beach from the enclosed porch Relax and take in ocean views and the beach from the enclosed porch

Plenty of room for all guests on this eclectic sunporch Plenty of room for all guests on this eclectic sunporch

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Location
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Excellent

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6171.7 sq m

Popular amenities

Parking available
Dryer
Air conditioning
Washer
Outdoor space
Kitchen

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Folly Beach, SC

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

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Guest Bedroom

2 Double Beds

Primary Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Spaces

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Welcome to Once Upon a Tide on Folly Beach! This charming ground-floor unit of a two-story beachfront home offers oceanfront views, an enclosed sun porch, and steps to the beach via a private boardwalk. Featuring 2 bedrooms, an open layout, a fully equipped kitchen, and an outdoor shower, it’s perfect for up to 6 guests. Enjoy $125 in beach gear credit, convenient parking, and proximity to local restaurants and Folly’s vibrant Center Street. Ideal for a tranquil and cozy coastal escape!

Your Beachfront Escape:

Oceanfront Access: Enjoy breathtaking views and direct access to the sand via a private boardwalk.

Comfortable Living: The enclosed sun porch with seating for the whole group is perfect for sunrise coffee or sunset chats.

Modern Conveniences: A newly remodeled kitchen with an electric range, microwave, refrigerator, coffee maker, and dishwasher makes dining in a breeze.

Relaxation Ready: Comfortable, beach-inspired decor with hardwood floors throughout creates a warm and inviting atmosphere.

Sleeping Arrangements:

Bedroom 1: Queen bed with ceiling fan and coastal charm.
Bedroom 2: Two double beds with ceiling fan and a spacious layout.

Additional Highlights:

$125 beach gear credit from VayKGear to rent bikes, chairs, coolers, and more for your perfect beach day.
Private driveway parking for up to 2 vehicles (no street parking concerns).
Outdoor beach shower to rinse off after a day of sun and surf.
High-speed WiFi and a Smart TV with cable for downtime entertainment.

Additional Amenities:

Linens and bath towels are provided, along with starter supplies like soap, shampoo, and paper products.

This unit does not include a washer or dryer, but a local laundromat is just 5 minutes away.

Immerse yourself in the easygoing charm of Folly Beach at Once Upon a Tide. Whether you’re soaking in oceanfront views, strolling along the sand, or exploring nearby Charleston, this cozy retreat is your perfect home base. Book your stay today!

City of Folly Beach Registration - STR22-01011

Property manager

SkyRun Kiawah, Seabrook, Folly, Edisto

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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 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

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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 beach. USS Yorktown and Patriots Point 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. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

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Folly Beach, SC

What's nearby

Folly Island Beaches - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
Folly Beach Fishing Pier - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
Center Street - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
Folly Beach County Park - 10 min drive - 4.4 km
Port of Charleston Cruise Terminal - 21 min drive - 21.1 km

Getting around

Charleston Station - 35 min drive
Charleston, SC (CHS-Charleston Intl.) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

‪Lowlife Bar - ‬3 min drive
‪Rita's Seaside Grille - ‬3 min drive
‪Famulari's Pizzeria Brewpub - ‬11 min drive
‪Loggerhead's Beach Grill - ‬3 min drive
‪Pier 101 Restaurant & Bar - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming Oceanfront Escape: Private Boardwalk, Sun Porch, Beach Gear pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Charming Oceanfront Escape: Private Boardwalk, Sun Porch, Beach Gear?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming Oceanfront Escape: Private Boardwalk, Sun Porch, Beach Gear?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Charming Oceanfront Escape: Private Boardwalk, Sun Porch, Beach Gear located?

Nestled on the beach, this Folly Beach holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Folly Island Beaches, Folly Beach Fishing Pier and Center Street. Folly Beach County Park is 2.7 mi (4.3 km) away.

8.8

Excellent

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9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Krista B.

6 Apr 2024

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

Great location

What a great location and a beautiful beach!!

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Nicholas M.

13 Oct 2024

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Small but nice

Small place, but comfortable

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Amy L.

2 Aug 2024

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

Family beach vacation

Location awesome. Even with neighbors above it was quiet. Great access to the beach. Only negative - beds are very worn, and master bed is very creaky.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason D.

5 Apr 2025

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

So many awesome aspects

This house is a trip back in time. It’s old and special. We loved everything about it from the location to the well supplied beach house but my favorite part was the sitting deck at the end of the short hop over the dunes boardwalk. No other house (that I noticed) had a sitting area on their boardwalk but this one does and it’s on point. It made the short walk to the beach easy for toy and chair storage and a great place to welcome the sunrise. The other great thing about this property is the lack of stars. From the house to the water it can’t be more than 8 or 10 to climb each way. Thats a lot less than most of the neighbors. This house is a treasure. It’s not a shiny new dime it’s Grandma and Granddaddy's beach house and we loved the stay. I would book this house again it works for a party of 3 or 4 easily and makes for a great time on the beach.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris H.

6 July 2024

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

Location Location Location!

The house was well stocked with everything we needed for a family of four and a beach vacation. Property management communicated quickly with us when we had questions. Town is a short bike trip away and the beach, well, is right out the back door!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lena R.

11 Feb 2024

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

Amazing family vacation

We absolutely loved this house right on the beach. It was perfect for our family (mom, dad, kids (3 and 5)) they had a few toys and puzzles there which the kids loved and kites for them to fly on the beach! The beach was amazing! Go watch the sunrise from the deck, it’s beautiful! The location is great too, we loved all the restaurants and stores at folley and it’s just a 15 min drive to Charleston.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katherine E.

28 June 2024

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

Very cute beach bungalow. Great beach access. Walking distance to Folly Beach shops and restaurant

There were a couple of maintenance issues. One of the bathroom doorknobs fell off, and the bathroom sink did not drain very well. We would have really appreciated if a couple of beach towels were available. Loved the beach decor, the porch and swing!!

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Josh R.

26 Sept 2024

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

Amazing property right on the beach

We LOVED our stay here. The direct beach access was perfect and the spot on the beach had a great tidal pool during low tide the kids played in. There is also a grassy area out back that had so many butterflies. Our toddler had a blast running around with his net catching and releasing butterflies. The house is old but cute and we'll decorated. The furniture was super comfy. The kitchen was well stocked with plates, bowls, pans, etc for us to cook anything we needed. Unfortunately we had to relocate due to a maintenance issue early on, but the host was easy to work with and gave us good options to recover our stay. When we're back in Folly, this will be the first place we try to book as long as we all fit.

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Heidi W.

20 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Early Exit

We were so disappointed our stay was cut short due to weather hurricane Debby and that we spent so much money for only one night. It definitely would not have been safe to stay in a little beach house that was build at sand level and the local restaurant workers advised us to leave although VRBO did not. We realize you cannot control the weather though some refund for unused days would have gone a long way.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Margaret C.

13 Aug 2024

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

Good House, Bad Smell

The house's layout and location were perfect for our family. Management was very responsive and flexible. That said, the house smells strongly of creosote (somewhere between kerosene and mothballs). The bottom floor was likely constructed of creosote-treated phone poles (common at the beach) and enclosed after the upstairs was built. As a result, the creosote poles offgas noticeably into the house. If you are sensitive to smells this may be an issue. Management was very nice about it, but there is no way to address the smell.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Kelly H.

22 Apr 2025

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda D.

31 July 2024

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

Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

About the host

Hosted by SkyRun Kiawah, Seabrook, Folly, Edisto

What makes this property unique

- Amazing ocean views
- 100' walk to the beach (right off the backyard)
- Short drive/cart to Center St. restaurants and shopping
- All-season sun porch
- Beach chairs included

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Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Guest Bedroom

Primary Bedroom

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Spaces

About this property