Fantastic House 1 Minute to the Beach~ Family Tides

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Dates

January 2025

February 2025

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location
Host

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6158 sq m

Popular amenities

Parking available

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Dryer

Washer

Explore the area

Folly Beach, SC

Folly Island Beaches
2 min walk
Pier 101 Restaurant & Bar
19 min walk
Charleston Station
33 min drive
Charleston, SC (CHS-Charleston Intl.)
37 min drive

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

One of Folly's Best! This house is great for family vacations or girls/guys weekend trips with easy access to the beach, downstairs game room, and huge screened porch. The house is a quick walk to the beach and 7 blocks from Center Street where you will find all the fun and funky Folly Beach shops and amazing restaurants. An open floor plan with natural light, the living room area is elegant yet comfortable for beach living with a Smart TV, full cable package and wireless internet. The dining area has a large table with two additional leaves to accommodate up to 6 people. You will fall in love with the spacious screened-in porch located just off the living room with a table set for alfresco dining and a separate lounge area. Just off the porch is a separate sun deck with full-size chaise lounge chairs; it's a great spot for lounging and drinks with friends! The house has 3 bedrooms with a King in the primary and queen size beds in the secondary rooms. The primary bedroom is bright and comfy with a private bathroom and a walk-in shower. The second and third bedrooms are relaxing with large closets and dressers in each room. The second bathroom and linen closet are off the hallway and this bathroom has upgraded finishes with a tub and shower. Downstairs makes for a fantastic kids area or 'mancave' with a foosball and ping-pong table. There is also a washer and dryer downstairs and an outdoor shower-sink-toilet for cleaning up when you get back from the beach. Outside guests will find delicious kumquats, mandarin oranges, pecans and figs growing on the property so feel free to pick and enjoy what you like! The property contains two rental houses connected together on this street-to-street lot. One house contains long-term tenants (who use the carport and share usage of the outdoor shower) and the second house is Family Tides (front unit with partial ocean view) which is available for short term rental. There is parking in the driveway for three cars plus plenty of street parking in front and back of the house. Family Tides allows a maximum of 2 dogs, with a combined weight of up to 80lbs. (Pre-approval is required, and fees apply-please don't hesitate to contact us directly for additional information) Please book with confidence. This property is licensed by the city of Folly Beach as a vacation rental - License Number LIC003578. Because of the potential of fraud we would not recommend booking a property not licensed by the city of Folly Beach as a vacation rental.

During your stay at this vacation home, you're just a quick walk from Folly Island Beaches. Enjoy features like an arcade/game room. The vacation home offers free WiFi and a kitchen.

Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine, and 2 bathrooms
Free WiFi
Steps from Folly Island Beaches and a 2-minute drive from Folly Beach Fishing Pier

This vacation home offers its guests an arcade/game room. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

Folly's Best Rentals

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

Free WiFi

Parking and transport

On-site parking

Kitchen

Fridge
Stovetop
Microwave
Oven
Dishwasher
Toaster
Paper towels
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware/dishes/utensils

Dining

Dining table

Bedrooms

3 bedrooms
Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

2 bathrooms
Towels provided
Hairdryer
Toilet paper

Living spaces

Living room
Dining room

Entertainment

Smart TV with cable/satellite service
Table football
Ping pong table
Games room

Outdoor areas

Patio
Outdoor furniture

Laundry

Washing machine and dryer
Near a laundromat

Comfort

Air conditioning
Heating

Pets

Pet friendly
2 total pets
Welcoming dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Area rugs in public areas
Hardwood flooring in public areas
No lifts
Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

Limited housekeeping
Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

Near the sea
Near a health or beauty spa
Near a hospital

Things to do

Fitness facilities nearby
Swimming nearby
Surfing/body boarding nearby
Golf nearby
Ecotours nearby
Wildlife and game walks nearby
Birdwatching nearby
Kayaking nearby
Sailing nearby
Jet skiing nearby

Safety features

Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

Unit size: 1700 sq ft (158 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Contactless check-in available

Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets are welcome
Only dogs are allowed
Maximum 2 pets
Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.

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

Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property

This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

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Fantastic House 1 Minute to the Beach~ Family Tides Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10 Excellent

Marc C.

6 Nov 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location and large, clean space.

We really like the location, close to the best but away from the party atmosphere. It was quiet and the interior was very clean. The exterior needs some work— probably just the end of the season. If you have disabled folks, be aware of quite a few steps to get into the property. We would come again, for sure, though.

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marcia A.

30 Jul 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Folly Beach Stay

Wonderful location, spacious living space inside and outside with plenty of amenities!

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dixie H.

8 Jul 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

July 4th

Great house, easy steps getting in and very clean. Good location too. Parking is very limited. We rented a golf cart that made things even more fun.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan B.

21 Jun 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Clean and Tidy

Has everything you need, close to the beach and was clean and comfortable.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aneesa F.

17 Jun 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Family of 6

Comfortable living arrangement for 4 teens with parents. Easy access to beach & restaurants. Ping-pong & foosball tables great extra entertainment. Wonderful trip!!

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

M D.

22 May 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Relax with Family - Lots of Room - Extra Space

I read the other reviews, and I wasn’t too sure. After visiting the beautiful home, I love this place! It was nicely decorated and very clean. You can tell the owner loves this property. Even the yard was neat and tidy! We all enjoyed napping on the huge back porch. Downstairs we found a ping pong table and foosball table and played them both many times throughout our stay. It’s a nice place to send family who like to stay up late. The noises didn’t travel to the upstairs bedrooms. The beds and pillows were comfortable too. We were provided with plenty of supplies for our stay and actually left the leftover supplies we didn’t need. Off street parking was a plus too! We spent most of our time in the peaceful living room. We never heard any neighbors. The neighborhood has a little store a few blocks away, and the beach access is super close. I give the host five stars too. He quickly answered all my questions throughout my stay. I definitely recommend staying here.

Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Larry W.

26 Apr 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Beach time

Very nice house. Clean and well equipped. Close to the beach, a short one block walk. It's a short drive to Charleston for shopping or visiting the many historic sights. Our vacation stay was well worth the cost.

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

marla g.

13 Apr 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

We had a great time.

We had a great time. Excellent propert. Very close to the beach access.

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

5 Apr 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Great family home

We enjoyed our spring break with adult children and 15 year old. They enjoyed the lower level game room. 1 mile from town which we walked a couple times:) super close to beach! Our part of the beach was very quiet. The home was updated and clean. Plenty of space for us. We loved the screen porch. It was all we hoped it would be.

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

David R.

19 Mar 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay!

This house had everything we needed. The beach is super close and not a crowded stretch. The dogs had a blast!

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andy L.

17 Mar 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Family break at Family Tides

Had a great week at Family Tides. Plenty of room to spread out between parents and the teenagers, both indoors and outdoors. Nice screened in porch for bug free reading and chatting outside. Large deck facing the ocean offered a warm view in the sunshine on breezy days. The beds were comfortable and clean. The game room offered several competitive games of ping pong. One suggestion would be to add some seating in the basement, apart from the bar stools, to offer a secondary location for the kids to watch a movie at the end of the day. The bathrooms served their purpose - they could be updated to include more hooks for towels and the master could use some shelf space or a medicine cabinet for all of the bathroom items travelers bring along. The location of the house was perfect - within a 15-20 min walk of all of the shops and restaurants, while far enough down the beach to have lots of space, even on busier beach days. This was our first visit to Folly Beach and 3rd time in the Charleston area. We were 25 min from historic Charleston and loved the proximity to the city while still being on the beach. A couple cosmetic updates to Family Tides would really polish up this gem. We had a great time and look forward to future visits on Folly Beach.

Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katie D.

22 Oct 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Stay at folly

We enjoyed it

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

George M.

13 Oct 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Tide

Good overall experience — only negative was noise from construction next door.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Annika L.

17 Jul 2023

Disliked: Cleanliness

Great location but needs maintenance

We stayed at family tides for a week June. The location of the home is fantastic with easy access to the beach and town. The layout of the house for our family of 4 was perfect and the kitchen is well equipped. Communication with the management company was great. The house, however, needs maintenance. When walking in the front door you immediately smell mildew. The mildew smell was so strong in the basement we were not able to take advantage of any of the games in that space. The screened in porch has rips and tears in the screens and offers little protection from mosquitoes. The master bathroom has a dirty and rusted floor vent, a dripping faucet and a pocket door that is difficult to open and close. The outdoor shower/bath needs a really thorough cleaning. Lastly we were really disappointed that this house does not provide beach towels or beach chairs. For the price of rental for the week it was frustrating to spend another $75 on beach towels at Walmart.

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen R.

16 Jun 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place very close to beach access

Our family greatly enjoyed our stay at Folly Beach. Property location was very close to beach access, and within 1-2 miles of most restaurants. All in all a great visit.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cody W., Chesapeake, va

8 Jun 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Cute little beach house

Family tides is a great location in Folly beach. It was a great sized home for 6 adults. Short walk to the beach and to town.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah D.

31 May 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Location

The house was very conveniently located; less than a block to the beach. It was clean and well kept. We were surprised though that there were no beach towels or chairs provided. They did not promise those, but typically in a shore house there are some provisions for the beach. Still, our family had a very comfortable stay and we had a great time. We could also easily walk to the Folly downtown area for restaurants.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

30 Apr 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay

Great property!

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jill R.

17 Apr 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent week away!

We loved our stay at Family Tides. My husband and I lived in Charleston (actually James Island) in the past and frequently visited Folly Beach. We were so happy to be back with our kids and other neighborhood friend to have them experience Charleston with us, and Family Tides was the perfect location to do this!

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Eden D.

10 Apr 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Cute and comfy, good location

We enjoyed our stay due to the convenient location to beautiful beach access and into town, the nice neighborhood, the comfortable beds, the huge back porch with nice views of the neighborhood, the big kitchen, and the good layout for a family. However, the house needs some updates and improvements - some very small easy things, some bigger things. The house could be fantastic if an effort is made to improve it. Overall we were fine with our stay, and nothing stopped us from having a great time, but we will probably look for something more updated for next time. Thank you!

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary K.

5 Mar 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful Weekend at Folly

The house was clean, comfortable, and well equipped. The beach was very close. . We enjoyed the beach, outdoor porches at Family Tides, many restaurants in town and a beautiful sunset at Bowen’s Island. We will be back!

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jason J.

21 Feb 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Property

Great property with quick access to the beach. Far enough away from the center to enjoy the quiet but close enough to quickly get what you need!

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Judy W.

28 Dec 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Christmas

The house was very clean and well appointed. Had everything we needed. Excellent host. We had a great Holiday. .

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kristen P.

23 Oct 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Location and Kitchen

We stay at Folly twice a year and this was one of our favorite locations. Minimal amount of road noise, close to the beach, great patio and FULLY stocked kitchen!! Great stay and we will be back.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022