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TV
Property grounds
Fridge, dishwasher, coffee/tea maker, cookware/dishes/utensils
On the beach
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, Internet, bed sheets

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire apartment

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5145.7 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Folly Beach, SC
  • Folly Island Beaches
    1 min walk
  • Pier 101 Restaurant & Bar
  • Charleston Station
    31 min drive
  • Charleston, SC (CHS-Charleston Intl.)
    46 min drive

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About this property

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

The Cottage @ Dolphin's Watch Down

The Cottage @ Dolphin's Watch
Location: Folly Beach, South Carolina, USA

Overview:
Welcome to The Cottage @ Dolphin's Watch, a renovated 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom oceanfront retreat located at the peaceful end of East Arctic Avenue. This cozy first-floor duplex offers a serene setting with an oceanfront deck that spans the length of the home, providing the perfect spot to enjoy the sights and sounds of the ocean. Ideal for couples, small families, or friends, The Cottage delivers a comfortable coastal experience just steps from the beach.

Features:
Living Area:
The living area is open and bright, with stunning ocean views and cozy seating, creating a tranquil space to unwind. Relax indoors or step out onto the deck to enjoy the sea breeze and stunning scenery.

Kitchen:
The well-equipped kitchen includes essential appliances and ample counter space, offering beautiful ocean views as you prepare meals. (Please note, there is no dishwasher in this unit.)

Bedrooms:
Primary Bedroom: King bed and a single bed, perfect for families or friends.
Second Bedroom: Queen bed, providing a restful space for guests.
Bathrooms:

The renovated bathroom features a luxurious shower and modern fixtures, offering a refreshing retreat after a day at the beach.

Outdoor Space:
The expansive oceanfront deck is ideal for relaxing and taking in panoramic beach views. Enjoy the hammocks for a perfect afternoon nap or stargazing under the night sky.

Amenities:
Free Wi-Fi
Flat-screen TV
Air conditioning
Washer and dryer
Two parking spaces

Additional Space Option:
If you need additional room, consider renting The Retreat, the fully equipped 1-bedroom vacation home located on the second floor of this duplex.

Nearby Attractions:
Situated on the quiet end of East Arctic Avenue, The Cottage offers easy access to the Folly Beach Pier, local dining, shops, and beachside activities, while providing a peaceful beachfront setting.

House Rules:
Check-in time: 4:00 PM
Check-out time: 10:00 AM
Maximum occupancy: 5
Quiet hours: 10:00 PM to 8:00 AM — No loud music or parties allowed.
Parking: Two parking spaces provided

Only Visa, Mastercard, and Discover accepted for direct payments.

Exclusive Beach Gear Credit:
Book a stay of 4–14 nights and receive a $175 credit towards beach gear rentals, courtesy of our partnership with VayK Gear.

Book Your Stay:
We would love to host you at The Cottage @ Dolphin's Watch! For more information or to book your stay, please contact us at Charleston Coast Vacations by dunes properties. Relax in oceanfront comfort, with direct beach access and beautiful views at this Folly Beach retreat.

This property is licensed as a short term rental on Folly Beach LIC008090
During your stay at this apartment building, you're just a quick walk from Folly Island Beaches. Enjoy your stay with amenities like a kitchen and 1.5 bathrooms in the apartment.
  • Air-conditioned apartment with kitchen, washing machine, and 1.5 bathrooms
  • Steps from Folly Island Beaches and a 4-minute drive from Folly Beach Fishing Pier
This apartment offers its guests barbecue grills. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Folly Beach apartment is smoke free.

Property manager

Charleston Coast Vacations by dunes properties

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • Internet access

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Dishwasher
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Coffee/tea maker

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Hairdryer

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 1568 sq ft (145.7 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
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

  • No pets allowed

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

Property is also known as

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The Cottage @ Dolphin's Watch Down Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 15 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 15 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 15 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 15 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 15 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family trip
We enjoyed walking out the door onto the beach and listening to the ocean from the bedrooms and living room! Great location!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie T., Mansfield, Ohio

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice getaway
Nice, clean and quiet property. Check-in process was not easy. We arrived at night and there is no visable adress on the property facing the street. Poorly lit outside, very hard to see steps to unit. Do not use the directions feature in VRBO app as it takes you to the wrong address. No way to contact host unless you call the emergency line. I was not willing to do this as it was not an emergency. They only take calls or texts during business hours. Nice beds and unit. The large round chair in the living room is very uncomfortable and needs to be replaced with real furniture. The couch was nice, but a second comfortable seating option would have been appreciated. Overall very nice, but check in sucks at night and is not clear.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff Y.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet Place
Great Location, quiet, right on beach, close to downtown Folly, short drive or bike ride, a good walk about 1.8miles.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Clare R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Friend-aversary
The perfect spot for my friend and I to celebrate 30 years of friendship!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

LeAnn D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Just right
Cute and well maintained, great smaller rental in a great location. House moves in the wind which was slightly disconcerting but not a huge deal. Did not realize there wasn’t a dishwasher based on the listing - not really a problem for us but might be for some guests. Bathroom shelf needs tightening and grill igniter isn’t working, FYI.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joshua H.

Liked: Cleanliness
PERFECT!!
We had a wonderful time. The house was absolutely perfect. It was well maintained, very nice, and we loved it! It’s right on the beach. You literally walk out the back door and you are on the beach. Honestly, this house was amazing. We will for sure be back!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Derrick C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stay at a great beach house
It was a great stay all in all. Everything was clean, the beach was great, the houses Was very well maintained
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tara A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Will be back for next year!!!
Perfect size for the two of us and the location was ideal!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Keith A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Good value, nice clean house.
We were happy to find this place for our visit to Folly Beach. It is a good location, directly on the beach and just a short drive to all the restaurants and shops in the island center. The house was very clean and comfortable. The host gave good instructions and the automatic check-in was easy. The only minor issue is that the deck and steps to the beach had quite a few rusty nails and screws sticking out that you need to watch out for. Overall, still a 5 star property.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice weekend spot
Great HQ for a weekend in the Charleston area. Local spots for seafood, even pizza delivery (make sure you know if you’re East or West on the island!) Property was clean, located right on the beach. Comfortable beds.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Beth E., Illinois

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Location! Very clean & comfortable
Great location, right on the beach. Close enough to town, but far enough away to avoid the crowds. Very clean with newer updates. Beds are very comfortable. Management company is responsive and great to work with. There are a few areas I would improve, but did not negatively affect our stay at all. The deck is in need of some repairs. It is sturdy, but definitely has wear and tear. However, we loved sitting outside on the deck in the morning, drinking coffee, reading, watching the surfers and listening to the waves. There are a lot of personal, family photographs everywhere and it made it feel a bit like we were invading someone's space. I would also recommend mattress covers/protectors. Again, none of this negatively affected our stay at all. We would definitely stay here again in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Becky B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Getaway spot
This house is located in a quiet section of the beach. It is a quaint house with everything you need. We enjoyed our off season get away.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melodee P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful view great location
We had a great trip. Beautiful views and great location. We had everything we needed. Comfortable beds and waking up to walk on the beach was just what we all needed. Will definitely be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brittany B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Best vacation!
This was the first time my boyfriend and I have been to folly beach. We didn’t know the area and wasn’t sure what to expect. All we wanted was a house on the beach and this was the perfect place! The house was spotless with a very cute beachy/modern feel! Check in was easy. Being able to walk out the back door to this amazing beach and not having to truck coolers and chairs all over made our whole vacation! It’s far enough away from the strip where you don’t have to worry about a million people, but close enough to walk the beach to dinner/drinks. Highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Meredith J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Vacation
Location is fabulous! Perfect spot to watch the sunrise and dolphins in the water. Plenty of space for four adults. Cooked most of our meals in the stocked kitchen. Washer and dryer were an added bonus. Really enjoyed our stay. We will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022