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Fantasy Island Folly - Ocean View/Seclusion + Privacy - Just Steps To The Beach!

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Long driveway with lots of privacy and seclusion
The living room is a great place to gather around & play games
You’ll love spending evenings here, watching the sunset
Fantasy Island has a paved winding driveway with room for 10 cars
Welcome to Fantasy Island! A South Carolinian beach house with ocean views

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
6 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 16278.7 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Gym
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Washer

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 16)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Double Futon and 3 Single Beds

Bedroom 6

2 Queen Beds

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Jetted bathtub

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 4

Toilet

Spaces

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

About this property

Fantasy Island Folly - Ocean View/Seclusion + Privacy - Just Steps To The Beach!

LIC-1-18-180642

Smiles everyone! Welcome to Fantasy Island Folly! A giant beach home with something for everyone! A one minute walk will take you right to the beach. Watch our video!

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It’s hard to know where to begin when describing Fantasy Island because it has so much to offer. When you first arrive, you’ll feel as though you’ve stepped into a Nicholas Sparks romance novel. The house has a large winding driveway that can accommodate up to 10 cars and is surrounded by palm trees and iconic southern oaks, providing you with seclusion and privacy. From there, you’ll be greeted by the welcoming covered porch. Before even unpacking, you’ll want to drop your cares and spend some time sipping an iced tea while catching up on some gossip or that book you finally have time to finish.

What are you waiting for? Pack up the kids, phone your friends and plan your next escape to our exclusive and spacious beach house just outside of one of America’s most idyllic beach towns and the historic city of Charleston.

Cooking and Dining

This property is ideal for gathering your family and friends, with its spacious three-floor layout and massive kitchen fully equipped and well-stocked to serve the whole crew. With a kitchen like this, the cooks in the family will inevitably be inspired to settle in and make some culinary magic on its granite countertops, with brand-new appliances and a gas stove. Undoubtedly the kitchen will become the hub of the home where everyone can gather around the table to help prepare meals and sit around the large family dining table located in the sunroom. There’s also plenty of room in the private backyard for barbecuing and dining outdoors.

Living Spaces

This beach house has all the nostalgia of yesteryear but is loaded with modern amenities to make your stay comfortable and entertaining. We’ve equipped it with lightning-fast wifi so you can catch up on emails and upload your Insta-worthy photos. There are also four TVs connected to Comcast throughout the home, with a massive flat screen in the living room just above the cozy gas fireplace for a family movie night. Who’s bringing the popcorn?

From the second and third floor, you’ll also have a peak of the ocean’s emerald water, and from the front porch, you can enjoy a nightly display of cotton candy-colored sunsets.

Sleeping Accommodations

The sleeping accommodations are just another way this home shines. With six bedrooms and three and a half baths, there is space for up to 16 guests to stay and sleep comfortably.

Located on the main floor is the master suite with a comfortable king-size poster bed and ensuite that offers a double vanity. You can also enjoy the jet tub with a glass of wine after a day at the beach or on the town in Charleston.

The second floor also has a master bedroom with a private ensuite and a double vanity. Two more sizable bedrooms are located on the second floor with queen-sized beds that share a four-piece bathroom.

Bedrooms five and six are located on the third floor with three twin beds and a sleeper sofa in one and two queen size beds in the other. This roomy and bright space is the perfect spot for kids. Parents on the main floor, kids upstairs - everyone’s happy!

Also provided are a large washer and dryer to help you stay on top of wet towels and laundry.

Things To Know

Should you wish to bring your dog, please notify the owner and pay the pet fee of $200 per dog. Cats are prohibited.

Are you planning an event? We’d love to accommodate you if you’re planning a small event of up to 25 people. Our unique location at the end of a cul de sac and gorgeous untouched marshland surrounding the backyard makes it a terrific place to hold intimate weddings, family reunions, milestone celebrations or anything else you’re celebrating. Please remember that we must approve all events that exceed our maximum of 16 guests. For events, a “party fee” will be applied. Feel free to reach out to us if you’re interested, and we’d be happy to answer any questions.

We have also adopted the Covid-19 protocols that the CDC has set out for your health and safety. When you stay with us, you can be confident that we have paid particular attention to the disinfecting of all high touch surfaces, proper cleaning of all linens and the use of highly effective cleaning products.

What’s Nearby?

Folly Beach is a dreamy destination. Located on Folly Island, just to the south of Charleston, Folly Beach is 6 miles of uncommercialized oceanfront with pristine beaches and stunning emerald water. Our beautiful beach house is conveniently tucked away at the end of a gravel road on a private cul de sac. When we found it, we instantly fell in love with it here, not only because of the beauty of the home but because of its incredible location. In less than a mile walk, you can find yourself in the exciting little beach town, named as one of America’s “last true beach towns.” You’ll love its easy-breezy slow pace, boho boutiques and delicious restaurants serving up some delicious seafood.

If you’ve set your sights on spending as much time on the beach and the water, you’ll be overwhelmed by the options available to you, from beachside picnic areas and grills to kayaking, surfing, paddle boarding, boating and biking. Folly Beach has it all.

To top it off, we are only a short drive to the picturesque historic city of Charleston. With pastel row homes, guided tours to see all the historical sites, and exciting nightlife, you’ll never be bored here. Pro tip: make sure you have a ton of room on your phone for pictures because there’s a photo opportunity around every corner here.

Property manager

Glenn - Fantasy Island Folly
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties
Extra fee applies contact owner for details.
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
Extra fee of 200 per dog. Cats are prohibited
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
You can smoke outside. not inside.
Absolutely no smoking allowed inside the house. If we find evidence of it, you will be charged a $1000 fee

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 25
Note from host: Extra fee applies contact owner for details.
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 in the city centre and on the waterfront. Fort Sumter and Charleston City Market 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 - 4 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Sunset Cay Marina - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Folly Beach County Park - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Folly Beach Fishing Pier - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Center Street - 3 min drive - 2.0 km

Getting around

  • Charleston Station - 30 min drive
  • Charleston, SC (CHS-Charleston Intl.) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lowlife Bar - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Rita's Seaside Grille - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Famulari's Pizzeria Brewpub - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Loggerhead's Beach Grill - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Pier 101 Restaurant & Bar - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Fantasy Island Folly - Ocean View/Seclusion + Privacy - Just Steps To The Beach! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Fantasy Island Folly - Ocean View/Seclusion + Privacy - Just Steps To The Beach!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Fantasy Island Folly - Ocean View/Seclusion + Privacy - Just Steps To The Beach!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Fantasy Island Folly - Ocean View/Seclusion + Privacy - Just Steps To The Beach! located?

This family-friendly Folly Beach holiday home is located on the waterfront, within a 10-minute walk of Folly Island Beaches and Folly Beach County Park. Center Street and Folly Beach Fishing Pier are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 163 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ian K.

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

Great beach destination

Wonderful place for our family to gather. First time to the ocean for our boys and they loved it!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacquelyn M.

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

Fantastic Folly House

Beautiful house with the best location. Cross the street and you’re at the beach! House fit is perfectly and comfortably. The sun room was lovely to let the kids thrive and catch a breezy snooze in the afternoon. The porch allowed us to relax and feel the sea breeze. Had the best time!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maggie P.

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

Great Place Right at the Beach

Overall, this property was great and met our large group's needs. The kitchen was stocked well and there was plenty of room!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debbie A.

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

Perfect for our family!

This house was perfect for our family that came in from out of town for our daughter’s wedding in Charleston. Very roomy and just a walk to the beach!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vincent P.

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

Amazing, just book it!

We had an amazing family vacation here at fantasy island. It was so easy to get to and from the house, close to the stores and restaurants, we barely needed to drive. The house was perfect for our family.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margaret W.

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

Perfect location, plenty of space

There were 8 of us, friends for decades. It was a great space for us; however, the 3rd floor is best for kids, as the 5th and 6th bedrooms aren’t walked off from each other. Beach access directly across the street. A nice private home. My group said we would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roy B.

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

Three story retreat

We found the property to be a great location for the beach and quite relaxing. Kitchen was well appointed for cooking. Well suited for a large family vacation.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Madison E.

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

Stay at Folly Beach

Perfect place for our family to stay while in town for our Folly beach wedding! Very close walk to the beach and convienen to downtown Folly. Sleeps a lot of people, great for large groups. No frills beach house, but perfect for what we needed!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sara G.

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

Plenty of room

Was good for our extended family
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Shari R.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

Family reunion

We enjoyed staying at this house and having our Thanksgiving meal here. They had really nice pots and glass jars for our use. there were a few key areas that could have been cleaner, such as mold on the water spout on the refridgerator. The top floor was advertised as two bedrooms but there was no privacy or seperation of the space. The kitchen was open to the living room which really worked for us and the kids really enjoyed the play kitchen on the back porch. The beach chairs and the sand toys were definitely used. While some things could have been better, overall, we were happy with our stay
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly S.

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

Nice stay

House was a great location and easy to walk to the beach
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lesley L.

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

Thanks for a great stay!

This house was spacious and had a great layout for our big group.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Annette M.

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

Folly

I came to Folly for my son's wedding in Charleston and to enjoy the beach. The home was clean and just a quick walk to the beach. I will stay there again when back in the area. Highly recommended.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Val C.

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

One night only

We loved the house. Would love to return when we have more time to spend
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa G., Boston, MA

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

Great family get away

Great big kitchen was able to fit our big family. Close to the beach and down town folly.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amanda F.

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

Best location!

Spacious, comfortable and perfect location. 5 minutes to the beach bars and shops and only steps from the ocean!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Terra M.

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

Great house.

Close to beaches and a short drive to downtown folly. House was spacious and clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Darnell Natasha W.

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

Wonderful Stay at Fantasy Island Folly

We had a great time at Fantasy Island Folly! The location was perfect, in a cul de sac directly across the street from the beach! It was a 4-5 min walk and we basking in the sun and sand. There were more than enough rooms to accomodate our group. However, I do wish there was a little more fridge space for all of the food we had and a couple of my guests was hoping for a television in every room(their room did not have one). Overall, I recommend Fantasy Island Folly and would stay there again. Thank you Glenn for being a great host and for always responding so quickly. We really appreciate your hospitality.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy T.

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

Fantasy Island thumbs up

This property was in a great location just a very short walk to beach. Had plenty of room and big gathering area! Great for family or several couples.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

laura h.

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

Great rental for large families!

I recently booked this house for a family vacation. We had 8 adults and 6 kids for the week in the same house. The house was perfect with enough rooms for everyone and so close to the beach!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Andrew M., CA, USA

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

Awesome time, would stay again

We had a great time for our golf trip staying on Folly Beach. The house is a 10-15 minute walk to the main Folly strip so you have activities nearby, but also have seclusion once you get back to the house. The house is set up well and welcoming for a wonderful beach getaway. Would stay here again if I ever find myself in Folly Beach, SC.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert S.

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

Christmas on the Beach

Always gather with sister in law and her family. This year it was on the beach. Plenty of room, easy acess to the beach, could walk to town via the beach. Close to Charleston, quick and simple ride to town.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sharon W.

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

Wedding weekend

We had a large group of family and friends for my daughters wedding this weekend in Charleston. Easy and quick trip to the Port of Charleston, beach access across the street, close enough to the establisments downtown to walk but secluded enough your not bothered by noise, clean, kitchen stocked to prepare meals for 16+ people. Very accommodating for a large party.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

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

Fantasy Weekend

Everything was great. We will stay again in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

rebecca m.

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

Great location

Had a group of kids and adults and the house worked well! It is right across the street from the beach and a super easy walk to the ocean. Getting to stores and restaurants in folly beach was about a 5 minute drive - so convenient! The house was as described and shown in pics!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

About the host

Hosted by Glenn - Fantasy Island Folly

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Fantasy Island Folly - There truly is nothing like waking up in the morning and heading straight to the ocean. A day in the life of staying in Folly Beach consists of long walks on the beach, dining in delicious southern-style restaurants and choosing whether to paddleboard, surf, kayak, or sunbathe on the wide sandy beaches. Once you’re here, you’ll know why we’ve made this place our home away from home. We love sharing this little slice of paradise with other families when we’re not here. Being a host has been so rewarding. I take pride in knowing that I am delivering quality accommodations where families and friends can have adventures and experiences they’ll never forget. Come visit Fantasy Island in Folly Beach, South Carolina!

Why they chose this property

I discovered Folly Beach back in 2008 and instantly fell in love. I knew this was the perfect place to bring my family and make lifelong memories. When I found this large beach house, I had to buy it. We love our time here spent by the ocean. We also love the convenience of how close it is to our little beach town as well as Charleston, where there’s always so much to see and do.

In 25 minutes you're in downtown Charleston with all of the great restaurants and activities... If you like Uber your looking at a $20 Uber ride at the very most to downtown.

What makes this property unique

Welcome to Fantasy Island in Folly Beach, South Carolina. This spacious and welcoming beach house accommodates up to 16 people with six bedrooms, ocean views, an upgraded modern kitchen complete with granite countertops, new appliances and room for everyone to gather together and share a meal. We’re located on a secluded cul de sac within a minute’s walk to the beach, with a large welcoming covered porch, rocking chairs and a completely private backyard. This is the perfect spot for small intimate events like weddings, family reunions and milestone celebrations. Want to spend more time together as a family? Gather everyone for a cozy night around the gas fireplace and take in a movie on the large flat screen tv. There is no need to worry about keeping up with work or ensuring the kids can still connect to tik tok with our lightning-fast wifi.

What makes this place so unique is its incredible location right across the street from the gorgeous beach, a quick walk into our eclectic little beach town and a short drive to historic Charleston. Whether you or your travel group want adventure and excitement or slow down with a cocktail or cold glass of sweet tea while taking in our spectacular sunsets, there’s something here that everyone will enjoy and talk about for years to come. You may even find yourself booking a yearly trip with friends and family.

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