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Adorable Folly Beach Cottage! 1 Block to Beach! Super Location! Free WiFi!

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View of living area from dining area, into breakfast room

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 6130.1 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Folly Beach, SC
  • Folly Island Beaches
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Folly Beach Fishing Pier
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Folly Beach County Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Charleston, SC (CHS-Charleston Intl.)
    ‪35 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Outdoor shower

Bathroom 1

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Adorable Folly Beach Cottage! 1 Block to Beach! Super Location! Free WiFi!

The Island Girl' is a clean, Sweet Older Cottage which has entertained happy folks for years and has enjoyed some recent renovations and upgrades over the couple years.

The guests who have stayed with her, loved her so much, they say they wish they could stay forever. Pack a bag, throw in some flip flops, a swim suit and leave your worries behind at the Island Girl!

Located JUST ACROSS THE STREET from the BEACH (How Sweet is That?) and only two blocks from the Famous Bert's Market where you can buy anything from ice, to batteries, to organic vegetables, sushi and craft beer, the Island Girl is your key to relaxation. On the first floor, you have plenty of space to relax in the large family room, enjoy a family meal in the dining area or just relax on the screened-in porch while drinking your morning coffee. Upstairs, there are 3 nicely sized bedrooms, a full bath and entry to the sun porch which looks over the palms. Need some time away from the sun? No problem! Our backyard is nicely shaded from all of the beautiful, mature palm trees and there is even an outdoor shower to wash off the sand from your day at the beach.

At Folly Beach, you will discover the beauty and diversity of our quaint beach town! Referred to as the 'Edge of America', the town of Folly is very casual, and the locals are friendly. You will enjoy amazing sunrises and sunsets, rich history, good food, expansive beaches, and a town center pier for fishing and sightseeing. Within steps of each other on Center Street, you'll find many restaurants, from upscale to the cool dive. Seafood is always fresh and available everywhere; but no fear, for the non-connoisseur there are taco shops and burger bars. Cool shops abound. And, surfing is big here, so bring your board or sign up for a lesson.

A clean and beautiful beach, there is plenty to do at Folly with wonderful swimming, surfing, kayaking, paddle boarding, sun bathing, people watching, finding seashells, running and biking on the beach, and just doing what you want to do. Need to work off some energy after lounging at the beach? Just two blocks away is a wonderful Public Playground ,Tennis and Basketball Court.

And, if too sunburned, the charming and historic Charleston is just a short drive away. There you can enjoy some of the best restaurants on the East coast, explore the French Market, picnic at Waterfront or take a horse drawn carriage ride through the Holy City. Do some shopping on King Street, stroll through one of our beautiful museums, take a sunset cruise through the harbor or stop by one of the city's hot spots to people watch (including celebrities!)

Looking for a special or romantic weekend getaway and would like to customize your stay? No problem! We would be happy to have a chilled bottle of champagne, fresh flowers, chocolate dipped strawberries or whatever you wish, waiting for you when you arrive. Give us a call and we would be happy to make the arrangements!

Property manager

Neil Van Aalst

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 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
Smoking allowed only outside.

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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Folly Beach

Located in Folly Beach, this cottage is near theme parks and near the beach. Charleston City Market and Fort Sumter are notable landmarks, and some of the area's popular attractions include South Carolina Aquarium and USS Yorktown. Travelling with kids? Consider Patriots Point and Fort Lamar Historic Preserve. 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 - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Center Street - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Folly Beach Fishing Pier - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Folly Beach County Park - 4 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Port of Charleston Cruise Terminal - 20 min drive - 19.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Lowlife Bar - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Rita's Seaside Grille - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Famulari's Pizzeria Brewpub - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Loggerhead's Beach Grill - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Pier 101 Restaurant & Bar - ‬11 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Adorable Folly Beach Cottage! 1 Block to Beach! Super Location! Free WiFi! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Adorable Folly Beach Cottage! 1 Block to Beach! Super Location! Free WiFi!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Adorable Folly Beach Cottage! 1 Block to Beach! Super Location! Free WiFi!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Adorable Folly Beach Cottage! 1 Block to Beach! Super Location! Free WiFi! located?

This family-friendly Folly Beach cottage is located near the beach, within a 15-minute walk of Folly Island Beaches, Center Street and Folly Beach Fishing Pier. Folly Beach County Park is 2.1 mi (3.3 km) away.

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 37 out of 52 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 52 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 52 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 52 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 52 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Alan M.

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

Our Stay at Island Girl

We enjoyed out stay and the property is exactly as listed. We were close to everything of interest to us and the beach access is a short 1 1/2 block walk. This place is neither overdone or underdone, it was perfect for our purposes. We were also pleased with the ease of communication with the owner.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

karen b.

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

Generation get away

Love the walk to the beach. Enough sleeping room. Two Porches to hang out on. Fun trip.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly D.

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

Beautiful family vacation

The children and I had a lovely vacation! The house was the perfect size for us and located within walking distance of everything.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Tara S.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Angie H.

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Location

House was like a frat house

The house was very old and the floors are not even and mini steps that we tripped over several times. The back yard was black dirt where we had to wash off when coming in from the beach and tracked in the house. I sweeped floor every day of course. It may be good for younger folks. But was not for us.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole J.

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

Great little cottage for my family!

We really enjoyed our stay there at the Island Girl cottage. The location could not be more perfect. It was fully stocked with extra towels and pillows. The initial check in was little unclear at first but the owner reached out to me by phone to ensure we got in ok, which I thought was great!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Marissa F.

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

great beach getaway

Island Girl was great. Perfect 2-minute walk to the beach. The only thing that I suggest is adding more beach towels. Listing says plenty, but there were only 2. When traveling via plane, it was nice not to have to bring them, but disappointed when there were not enough. besides that, great little cottage to relax at the beach.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Melissa O.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Great location but house needs a good cleaning and maintenance.

The location is the best part of this home. It is walkable to the beach and restaurants. House was quite dirty. The floors turned our feet and socks brown. The couch had broken down cushions. Mattresses were in bad shape. Many dishes were dirty and the handle to the fridge was broke off. It is such a great location but I would not stay here again unless it had some TLC.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janet P.

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

delightful

comfortable, well-appointed and equipped, conveniently located, all around great. One caveat: not for those with mobility issues--steep steps to 2nd floor bedrooms and some steps up and down in living area.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Carol M.

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

IG stay

The pictures and the real thing were different. The lower porch was totally unusable. Granted, it had rained but with all the trees, that porch never dried enough to use it and the top one was overgrown with the trees and both needed power washed really bad as did the rest of the house. The pictures of the steps in the back were obviously taken just after the steps were built. The cleaning crew missed a lot by not moving furniture. Dressers had broken drawers. The carpets need cleaned or just ripped out. It was furnished with everything we needed inside as far as the kitchen, plenty of sitting room in the living room and table and chairs to play cards or games on. It was a good spot for the beach tho, not too far and an easy walk. It isn't too far from the stores either. It was a safe neighborhood. It just needs a really good cleaning and fresh paint and it'll be a nice house. Also, lots of steps in the house, definitely not for anyone handicapped. The outside shower needs a new deck on it. One of the couples said that their mattress would make them roll to the middle of the bed and the couch needed cleaned or recovered. Toilet seats were all loose and the beach chairs were rusted out and not usable. Washer and dryer worked great.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer R.

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

Family fall vacation

We had a great family vacation. Kitchen well stocked with various sized cookware. Entryway room was amazing for storing our things and leaving our shoes in so we didn't have sand in the whole house! Beds were comfortable! Hosts were very responsive. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Melony F.

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

Highly Recommend!!

Island Girl was literally the perfect place to stay to enjoy our vacation! The house was perfect and the check in process was very simple. We were one block away from the beach and within walking distance of town. This house and location was absolutely perfect! We will be coming back!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dianne T., Illinois

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

We are in love with Island Girl!!

Such a great time!! We stayed for ten days and found nothing wanting. The cottage has everything we needed to enjoy breakfast on the deck and days at the beach. Check in was so simple and the property manager answered all questions within minutes of us asking them. The cottage is clean, roomy and just plain old fun!! Just a two block walk to the beach and 5 blocks to downtown. Loved the bo-ho style of the area, the great food at all the restaurants, and the cheery dispositions of all the employees. We ate dinner at one of the restaurants every night and enjoyed them all. Couldn't pick a favorite because all the menus were different and each place had it's own vibe. We have future plans to return to Folly Beach and Island Girl. We definitely recommend that others pick this house for a memorable vacation.
Stayed 11 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth H.

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

Excellent location!

Great location with close proximity to the beach and Central Street in Folly. House was perfect size for family of 4 with everything we needed for a comfortable stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sarah A.

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

Lovely Place

The Island Girl was perfect for a week away with my husband and 6 year old. Well stocked, very clean, great backyard, superb location. Owner was very responsive. Only downside is, it’s not quiet. It’s a busy street and you can hear everything. The price to pay for fantastic location! Would recommend and would visit again!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie P.

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

Island girl getaway

We had a fantastic girls weekend at the island girl . We loved the relax atmosphere of Folly Beach and the short walk to the beach . It was an easy drive into Charleston for sight seeing and then returned to enjoy a laid back dinner in Folly. The owner was quick to respond with any questions and issues we had. We would definitely visit again
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Bryon L.

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

Love the Island Girl

Very good experience and location. Had everything we needed. The property provided bikes, chairs, and boogie boards were very handy.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Keller S.

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

Great house for a beach getaway

This house was perfect for our long weekend at the beach. The house was very nice, well stocked with cleaning supplies, cookware, and spices. Only 1 block from the beach made for easy access.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Alan C.

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

Beach cottage

Nice beach cottage easy walk to beach which wasn’t very crowded. She’d full of beach gear to use. Enjoyed very much
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kristin N.

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

Ideal Location, wonderful vacation home!

Home was clean and comfortable. Easy walking distance to restaurants and the beach! Loved our stay at Island Girl!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Theresa M.

Charmingly perfect

Island Girl is a great little house with loads of character. Easy access to the beach as well as shops and restaurants. 3 bedrooms, king, queen and twin beds. Ore windows then I could count allowing for plenty of light. Beds are reasonably comfortable, towels in every room. Kitchen has all the amenities from blue ray player to a Nintendo Wii Kitchen is stocked with all the essentials and any utensils you may need, it even has a Kureg. The upstairs balcony was my favorite, The downstairs screened in patio needs a few repairs. I recommend bringing some air freshener as the upstairs bathroom and the twin bed bedroom closet smells of urine but thankfully doesn’t travel through the whole house. Lots of little touches that show the owners really care about your vacation experience. Hopefully we’ll be able to return soon. Would recommend to anyone
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jade D.

The property is very charming and has that classic beach feel.

We would consider staying here again for sure. The owners made it very nice for guests.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Michael H.

AMAZING!!!

My family and I had the perfect trip, every thing about The Island Girl was amazing. Every detail was thought of from beach towels to a fully stocked kitchen, we were not left without a thing. For us the location might have been the best part, a 2 minute walk from the beach(1 block) and a short drive from restaurants and shops. The island girl is the perfect fit for a family vacation, we would definitely stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

2/10 Terrible

Erika B.

Cockroaches!

Pros: close to the beach, spacious for four guests, has everything you need Cons: dirty, bathroom smells like urine, the house is infested with cockroaches. We saw 50 or more roaches during our stay. We had to squish bugs everyday, and they were in the entire house. The kitchen has several roaches in the cupboards and under the microwave and sink. There is roach feces on the countertops. They sent someone out to spray on the first day of our stay, but it didn't help at all. They did nothing further other than offering a 30% refund. We were all disgusted and tried to find somewhere else to stay, but we couldn't find anything so short notice on Folly. We will not be returning.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

Deb D.

Family wedding

We were so excited to stay at Island Girl during our son's wedding week. The pros: -the kitchen was well stocked -the house was very close (1 block) to the beach -close proximity to Bert’s Market and the downtown area -charming bedrooms with comfy beds -reasonable price The cons: -the downstairs was adequate at best (sloped floors, choppy floor plan due to the home being old and added on to, and the stairs as others mentioned, were a little scary etc.). -upstairs bathroom smelled like cat urine -screened in porch unusable due to dirt and grime -opened the outside shed to take out bikes and saw multiple cockroaches (although they may have been palmetto bugs which I know they have in the south) We had other family members who were there for the wedding also renting homes at Folly. All of the other homes we visited were really nice, clean, and had been updated with newer furnishings. I was happy that at least our out of town guests were staying at better places than us and we did spend quite a bit of time at their places. Due to some of the above cons, we probably would not rent Island Girl in the future.

About the host

Hosted by Neil Van Aalst

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Why they chose this property

We are just a quick walk across the street to the ocean! And, just a short 4-block walk to the center of town - easy enough to walk to but yet far enough away to get away from the hustle and bustle of night life and just enjoy the sound of the waves at night.

Folly now has many restaurants and entertainment that we equally enjoy. But some of my favorite times are in the water. Swimming, Fishing the Surf, riding the waves, Fishing from the pier, or boating the Folly River while skiing, tubing and of course, fishing and shrimping.

The Low country is abundant in crabs, shrimp and fish. The many local piers make it easy and fun to catch your own meal, or if you do not get a nibble, Crosby's seafood is just up the road with some of the best local seafood around for you to take home and prepare. Come on Down to the Low Country and experience the Edge of America ( Folly Beach) 1st hand. You won't be disappointed.

Languages:

English