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Ipe wood deck - gets oiled every March to look like this for summer season.

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Location
Host

9.8

Exceptional

5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10214 sq m

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Washer

Dryer

Outdoor space

Air conditioning

Check-in time

4:30 PM

Check-out time

10:00 AM

Explore the area

Folly Beach, SC

Folly Island Beaches1 min walk
Folly Beach Fishing Pier12 min walk
Folly Beach County Park19 min walk
Charleston, SC (CHS-Charleston Intl.)34 min drive

Most relevant reviews

8/10 Good

The house was beautiful and location was great!

Natalie S.

Oct 12, 2023

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 4 Upstairs

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom #2 downstairs

1 King Bed

Bedroom #5 upstairs

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

Bedroom # 3 Downstairs

1 Queen Bed

Library (with beds)

2 Single Beds

Master

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 3 upstairs

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom #2 for downstairs

Toilet · Shower only

Master Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Kitchenette

Office

Balcony

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Turtle Watch Beach House! Hear the ocean sing!

Turtle Watch BEACH FRONT - owner managed.
5 bedrooms and 3 full baths large beautifully spacious and very comfortable home. It has spectacular sunrises and moon-rises over the pier with full view of the Ocean, all from the screened-in porch off the Main living room floor. The screened in porch is really the focal point for any beach front home....No Bugs! It has composite decking so also very nice on the feet and good for babies to crawl on as well. The hammock on the screened in porch is a must of course. Nothing like a nap to sounds of the ocean!

Turtle Watch Beach House is far enough away from town to hear the ocean sing yet so close with a 10min walk to town. In the summer May - October Sea Turtles arrive on Folly Beach to nest for hundreds of years right in the backyard. It's an amazing site to witness quietly!

Turtle Watch is beautifully decorated with updated furniture and decor from beach spots all over the globe. The furnishing and decor give this home a very comfortable homey vibe. There are several areas to tuck away and relax with a book, sway in 1 of 2 hammocks, gather for games or just be in the moment from the upstairs library, (2) sundecks, screened in porch, office area or one of the three seating areas on the main level or two seatings area on the ground level. Or maybe, let Melanie know you would like to arrange to rent a golf cart, or bikes, and have them ready upon your arrival for nice stroll over the 4 miles of Folly Beach, the closest beach to Charleston Downtown, 15mins!

Turtle Watchs' (5) bedrooms are also fully appointed with a TV in every sleeping room, with HBO and Starz. Beds are (2) Kings (2) Queens (1) twin/double bunk (1) day bed and are all very comfortable with GOOD mattresses, good thread linens and "non - lumpy" pillows with four on every bed. (2) sets of bath, hand and face towels in each room.

Kitchen is opened up all the way around a gas stove top in the island for easy cooking. With a kitchen that is fully stocked with all the kitchenware imaginable: blenders, choppers, toasters, 12 cup coffee, 1 cup Kuerig, baking and roasting dishes, pots, pans, casserole dishes. Plus place settings, cutlery and glassware, for 14ppl. Owner loves cooking and entertaining. You should want for nothing.

Turtle Watch Beach House provides ample beach and activity accessories. (4) beach chairs, (2) umbrellas, (8) Beach towels, an array of beach buckets, pales, shovels for building sandcastles, beach paddle ball, (4) frisbees, and a tub of baby water toys including an a small baby pool!

The private beach access walkway is key to a beach front home. Owner put in an IPE wood beach access boardwalk to the beach. What does this means its a brazilian hardwood with very smooth surfaces so NO SPLINTERS! Yippie! It's very nice on the feet as apposed to old cracking wood decks.

The two sun decks, one on the 3rd floor for privacy and one along the Board Walk between the house and the beach are a great seating area or for private sun bathing areas.

Historic Charleston is within an easy 15 minute driving distance. Downtown Charleston has an outstanding array of Cuisine, Harbor Dining, Roof Top Dining, and of course Causal Dining. Tip: Seafood is fresh and definitely a must to sample. The market section in Downtown is sure to please any avid shopper. Charleston has several Historic Plantations and Gardens nearby. Also, the lovely Towns of Beaufort, SC and Savannah, GA are only one hour by car and offers the most beautiful Low Country settings.

Turtle Watch rents weekly only Saturday to Saturday.

Property manager

Melanie Latronico

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Ocean view

Ocean view

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

House Rules

Check in after 4:30 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

MAX NUMBER OF GUESTS INCLUDING CHILDREN IS 10

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Permitted outside. DO NOT leave butts on ground

NO EARLY ARRIVALS (or access to property) NO LATE CHECK OUTS NO PARTIES/ LARGE GATHERINGS NO PETS. Must complete, sign AND return rental agreement

NO SAND in our plumbing (shower, tub, washer) we are strict about deposit deductions regarding clogged plumbing due to sand. We have an outdoor shower

NO STAINS (includes Suntan Oil/lotion, chocolate, chips, WINE) on our furnishes, walls, linens or rugs - very strict deposit deductions for stains

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 on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Folly Island Beaches and Waterfront Park, while South Carolina Aquarium and USS Yorktown are popular area attractions. Travelling with kids? Consider Patriots Point and Fort Lamar Historic Preserve. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours and hiking/biking trails.

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What's nearby

Folly Island Beaches - 1 min walk
Folly Beach Fishing Pier - 12 min walk
Folly Beach County Park - 19 min walk
Morris Island Lighthouse - 8 min drive
Port of Charleston Cruise Terminal - 19 min drive

Getting around

Charleston Station - 32 min drive
Charleston, SC (CHS-Charleston Intl.) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

‪Famulari's Pizzeria Brewpub - ‬9 min drive
‪Bohemian Bull - ‬8 min drive
‪Pier 101 Restaurant & Bar - ‬13 min walk
‪The Bounty Bar - ‬10 min walk
‪Rita's Seaside Grille - ‬11 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Turtle Watch Beach House! Hear the ocean sing! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Turtle Watch Beach House! Hear the ocean sing!?

Check-in begins at 4:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Turtle Watch Beach House! Hear the ocean sing!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Turtle Watch Beach House! Hear the ocean sing! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Folly Beach holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Folly Island Beaches and Folly Beach Fishing Pier. Folly Beach County Park is 1 mi (1.6 km) away.

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Barbara S.

3 June 2024

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

Folly Family Fun

This is a wonderful location for 3 generation family fun. We stayed at Turtle Watch in 2022 and happy to return. The house is especially clean, and well equipped. There is a kayak, ping pong table, outside games, beach chairs, sand castle building buckets, coolers, well equipped kitchen, comfortable beds. The beach is great for swimming, amateur surfing, boogie boarding, sand castles, sitting. The screened in porch across the back with hammock is where we hung out when not on the beach. The owner is responsive, available, and communicative. Turtle Watch is a great choice for your vacation.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathy W.

25 May 2024

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

AWESOME VACATION

Our stay at Turtle Watch exceeded our hopes and expectations. The home is located on the beach with a beautiful screened back porch that we enjoyed daily. The walkway to the beach is well maintained and made it easy to access the beach. Outdoor shower right on the walkway for easy rinse off before going into the home. The kitchen had everything we needed to enjoy a few nights of cooking in. We had fun sitting in the open den area playing games at night as a family. Owner checked on us the day after we arrived. I would highly recommend this location and home for a family vacation.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elaine B.

20 May 2024

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

Amazing views and house

House was in amazing condition with everything we needed. Melanie was very responsive to everything, including the renourishment project that was going on.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia T.

12 May 2024

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

Another Family tradition in Folly

GReat beach house for family vacation at the beach. very comfortable and well appointed kitchen. Thank you Melanie

Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth K.

20 Apr 2024

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

Wonderful Week at Turtle Watch

My family and I (six adults) spent a truly wonderful week at Turtle Watch to celebrate my parents' 70th birthdays this year. The house is stunning - beautifully renovated and spotlessly clean. Melanie has thought of absolutely every detail you could want or need and provided helpful information throughout the house. The location is perfect - right on the beach and a proximity to Folly that is both close enough to walk (five minutes) while far enough to enjoy the quiet. Thank you Melanie for a wonderful week!

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen H.

7 Apr 2024

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

Best of the Best

Turtle watch has everything you were looking for. Location, cleanliness, beauty, communication with the owner and more. The well stocked kitchen lacks nothing. The layout encourages group gatherings, but there is plenty of space for privacy. My favorite spot is the screened in porch with its inviting hammock. You’re sure to find yours. Turtle Watch rates six stars.

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy J.

4 Apr 2024

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

Beautiful!

What a wonderful home and stay! Perfect location- just far enough away from the main area to be calm, but very short beach walk to restaurants, shops, etc. Very clean home. Melanie was highly communicative and left many notes to help guests understand her place. Great layout for 2 families. So glad we stayed here!

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Natalie S.

12 Oct 2023

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

Overall Good Stay

The house was beautiful and location was great!

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl C., Maryland

27 Sept 2023

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

Great house/spot

We loved everything about our stay. The house was perfectly equipped, the location outstanding and Folly always delivers. We hope to return next year and recreate the magic.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

donna g., Florence, sc

23 Sept 2023

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

The ocean out our bedroom window

Turtle Watch is in an incredible location. Waking up looking at the waves is a little mind blowing. The house is perfect for eight (or ten) people. Kitchen has everything. Everything worked. It was a memorable week for our family.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Keith D.

30 July 2023

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

Beautiful beach home

Great vacation. Location and accommodations were wonderful.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jackie H., Loganville, Georgia

17 July 2023

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

Folly fantastic!

What a fabulous place this is. We’ve been renting summer vacation houses for over 10 years and Turtle Watch is now top of our list. The kitchen was very well stocked for all our cooking needs and the few times we didn’t cook, we walked to the local restaurants. We loved the screened in back porch where we sat and watched the waves and yes, a few dolphin swam by. The kids especially liked the closeness of our “backyard beach”. The overall decor of the house reflected a very welcoming feeling that allows you to relax and enjoy time with family. Definitely will visit again.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kennth F.

2 July 2023

Liked: Communication, location

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in

Turtle watch

Enjoyed the week. The house was beautiful and has all the essentials and more. Melanie thinks of her guests and provides everything needed for a successful beach vacation.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie G.

24 June 2023

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

Excellent Vacation Home

Excellent Vacation and Melanie the homeowner is wonderful to work with. We had a great time! This is our 3rd time at this vacation home and we will be back:)

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leslie H.

14 June 2023

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

Vacation at Turtle Watch

We stayed at Turtle Watch for a week with immediate and extended family. The house is beautifully kept, landscaping gorgeous and inviting, clean and very well stocked. We had small issue not being able to open freezer and the owner Melanie was there in 15 minutes to correct the problem. No further dilemmas all week. Air conditioning was great and very comfortable. Plenty of supplies with specific instructions…which I appreciate! We are all on the same page regarding expectations. The views from her home spectacular. She was only a call away if we needed. We would love to return in the future….she made the whole process very simple. Thank you Melanie for sharing your beautiful home with our family!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan M.

21 May 2023

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

Awesome Experience

Turtle Watch is an awesome house with all your needs anticipated. The views are gorgeous, the beach is steps away, the town is within walking distance and Charleston is close by. The beds are extremely comfortable and the kitchen is user friendly. We enjoyed our vacation emencely.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

John A.

13 May 2023

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

Great property.

We had a great time and the house was perfect. Thanks so much.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chuck G.

1 May 2023

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

Great property

We had a great stay at Turtle Watch. Gorgeous views of the ocean, very clean property with everything you could need. Check-in went very smoothly -- she even got us in early after the tennis tournament we came down to see was rained out for the afternoon. Melanie was very responsive to questions, too. Overall a great experience.

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heather G., Lake Geneva

30 Apr 2023

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

Beautiful home

We had a wonderful time staying here. The home was stunning and stocked with everything you can think of for cooking and the beach. We also had two little ones with us and the baby gear for use was so helpful. The owner was so nice and thoughtful as well. We loved Folly beach and plan on visiting and staying here again. Can’t beat this location!

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth M.

23 Apr 2023

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

Perfection

Everything comes together to make an amazing and memorable trip. The house is perfect with every amenity. The view is breathtaking from every single window. The house is spotless not a speck of dust. There are also super helpful guides put around the house to help make the stay easy. This is our second trip , this time we brought my husbands brothers family and they loved it just as much. We will be back soon. Close to everything while still being in a quiet peaceful space to enjoy a pure blissful beach day. The kids love all the toys and beach toys, min golf and ping pong.

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christine S.

13 Apr 2023

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

Wonderful Family Vacation

We enjoyed a wonderful week with family at Turtle Watch. The home offers many gathering spaces inside and out with amazing views. It’s comfortable, clean and includes amenities for all ages and activities. Great location steps from the beach and an easy walk to town. Perfect spot to relax and spend time together.

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maury M.

3 Apr 2023

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

Best Beach Rental Without a Doubt

My family has rented Beach homes on Sullivans Island and IOP. A year ago we decided we wanted to try Folly Beach. I must have looked at a dozen VRBO listings and nothing grabbed me. Then I saw the listing for Turtle Watch II and I knew this was the place we wanted to rent.First off the name indicated the owner appreciates nature. The write up was very detailed and the pictures were excellent. The pictures were accurate. Everything was just as it appeared in the listing. The house is immaculate and extremely well maintained. We like to eat some of our meals at the house we rent and I have to say this was the best home for cooking. The appliances were clean and top notch. We have never rented a home that had such a wide assortment of cooking utensils that were clean and well made. Outstanding from a kitchen standpoint. We had a total of 7 people at one time, 2 couples and 3 singles. We all had our own bedrooms which was extremely important to us. The beds were very comfortable. There were 3 spacious bathrooms that were very clean. Over the years I have come to expect some minor issues in the homes we have rented. There were absolutely no issues to deal with at Turtle Watch. Location, location, location!!! The house is right on the beach. It is a half mile from town so you are far enough away from the crowds, but close enough to walk there anytime for dining or shopping. The Folly Beach pier is fantastic and only a 10 minute walk along the beach. The beach is pristine. Just a wonderful location. I had the opportunity to speak with the owner a couple of times and Melanie was most helpful. She answered my questions and made me feel most welcome. You can tell that Turtle Watch is her pride and joy. I will stop now because no one will want to read such a long review. We loved our stay at Turtle Watch. It was our best beach home rental we ever experienced. I recommend it highly, but take good car of her because she is special. We will be back.

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl Q., Dallas, USA

5 Dec 2022

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

PARADISE ANY TIME THROUGH THE YEAR!!!

I won’t be able to convey the tranquillity found with this home and Folly. It is so convenient even though we had several commitments on the peninsula it was so easy to Uber everywhere. We had friends stay with us and they fell in love too. Even though it was off season, we spent time on the beach, played ping pong, even did a puzzle on a rainy day. We all were comfortable with plenty of privacy if we needed it. This is a perfect place for any situation, family gathering, friend get together, or even a romantic hideaway! You have all the amenities and communication couldn’t be better. This is always my go to place for our Charleston visits!!

Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Doug H., Cayce, SC

8 Nov 2022

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

Enjoyed the stay. Great for family time together. Loved the games available!! Thank you Melanie!

Beautiful home! Fantastic views!!

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly B.

20 Sept 2022

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

Beautiful home and location

This is a beautiful, well appointed and maintained home. I would recommend to anyone. Children need to be well behaved as the home is nicely decorated and accessorized. We had an infant and a 4 year old and it worked well. There are lots of games and puzzles to play indoors and out. The screened porch facing the ocean is just amazing.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

About the host

Hosted by Melanie Latronico

The owner, Melanie, has put great consideration into her beach house and she wants all her guests to enjoy every amenity she and her family have when they stay at Turtle Watch all winter. Melanie believes it is privilege to have guests select Turtle Watch with all the choices out there, and she believes the only effort put forth for guests should be to make memories!

Melanie is a business entrepreneur, owning two businesses. Folly Beach is very close to Melanie's passion for turtles. Melanie is an avid turtle preservationist and advocate and has been since a young age, (thanks to her father). When she saw turtle nests on Folly Beach right behind this lovely house she "rented", yes this very house, she knew Folly Beach was the place was the house for us! With her life savings she purchased the house, renamed it Turtle Watch in 2015 and then spent 6yrs renovating.

Why they chose this property

The beaches on this side of the island were wider and with little erosion, the crowds were not overwhelming and the town with it's lovely residents have a wonderful laid back personality.

Melanie saw the great potential this beach house had and with a little TLC and a design mind she got to work renovating and redesigning the entire house. The house has a spacious open floor plan on the first floor which is great for gathering. It's perfect size for 6 adults (3 couples) with a few children. The bedrooms are well appointed with comfortable beds, yes proper mattress.

What makes this property unique

The location of Turtle Watch is really such a perk. The beach is wider and just the right amount of crowd. The town is just close enough for a quick walk or bike ride in and out, but far enough so the Nightlife noise is not intrusive. The view is so magnificent, sometimes you just find yourself in a daze rocking or swinging in the hammock on the porch for Hours!