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High-End Beach Home, Walking Distance to Beach & Close To Town - On The Half Shell!

Folly Beach vacation home in Sunset Point area

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Outdoor dining
TV
Interior

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 10270 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Folly Beach, SC
  • Place, Folly Island Beaches
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Center Street
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Folly Beach Fishing Pier
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Charleston, SC (CHS-Charleston Intl.)
    ‪30 min drive‬

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About the area

Folly Beach

Seaside stay .Within a 10-minute walk of this Sunset Point vacation home, you'll find Folly Island Beaches and Center Street. Folly River Park and Folly Beach Fishing Pier are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Folly Island Beaches - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Center Street - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Folly River Park - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Folly Beach Fishing Pier - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Folly Beach County Park - 3 min drive - 2.6 km

Getting around

  • Charleston Station - 30 min drive
  • Charleston Intl. Airport (CHS) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tides Folly Beach - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪LoLo's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Rita's Seaside Grille - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Dead Low Coffee - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Circle K - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

High-End Beach Home, Walking Distance to Beach & Close To Town - On The Half Shell!

Reservations will receive $250 credit toward beach gear rentals! *applies for stays 3-21 nights only

On The Half Shell is a stately home situated walking distance to the beach, in a quiet area of the island within a Maritime Forest of Folly Island. Only 3 blocks from the downtown area of Folly Beach and an easy walk or golf cart drive to the beach and Folly pier. Boasting quintessential southern charm, this home has double, full-length verandas and a classic screen porch where you can relax with a cup of coffee or a cool beverage while taking in the sea air.

The welcoming appeal of this low country beach home is accented by a solid mahogany front door, a wide foyer invites you into the open floor plan where you find a nice size family room, dining area and a beautiful kitchen. In the kitchen, you have quartz countertops, Shaker-style white cabinets, stainless steel appliances: gas cooktop, double ovens, microwave and a new refrigerator. Kitchen is fully stocked with cookware, small appliances, and serveware to prepare and serve meals easily to your entire family.

This 5 bedroom, 3.5 bath home has luxury vinyl floors and ample windows for natural light. A large screened in porch offers plenty of comfortable seating for gathering after a day on the beach and table for dining or playing games. An outdoor shower and gas grill will help to extend your time enjoying the outdoors.

The first floor features a large master bedroom with a king bed, walk-in closet and private, ensuite bathroom with dual vanities, garden tub and separate, standing shower. The large laundry room has a deep sink, second refrigerator, and pull-down ironing board. Half bathroom is conveniently located towards the entry of the home.

Upstairs you have 4 bedrooms with two full bathrooms. The first queen bedroom has its own private ensuite bath with a walk-in closet. Guest bedrooms 3 and 5 both have one queen bed. Two twin beds for singles or the kiddos are furnished in guest bedroom 4. All bedrooms come with high-end linens, as well as bath towels provided for the maximum occupancy of the home.

Folly Beach downtown area is just 0.4 miles away. Wander through local shops, markets (seasonal & holidays), listen to live entertainment, and eat at one of our local restaurants. All restaurants and shops are open year-round. Get out on the water to take a fishing, kayaking, paddle boarding, shelling, or dolphin watching tour from a licensed guide. Surfing lessons are available through several companies and instructors. Stroll down the Folly Beach Pier on Center Street, or find the local and tourist favorite Morris Island Lighthouse beach at the far east end of the island for wow-worthy photos!

Just a short, 25-minute drive will take you into historical, downtown Charleston to enjoy all of the charm that the Holy City has to offer. Experience world-class dining, art galleries, explore swanky boutiques, souvenir shopping along The Market, harbor views from The Battery and Waterfront Park, theater, comedy clubs, museums, grand churches, history, carriage and ghost tours, plus so much more! Take the kids to the Children's Museum and the South Carolina Aquarium. Float on a ferry to Fort Sumpter where you can spend a whole afternoon. Customize your memorable trip to this historical city to immerse yourself and the family in the Southern culture.

Parking for up to 5 vehicles is free in the double driveway areas. Check-in is 4:00pm and check out is 10:00am.

On The Half Shell includes many perks to make your vacation one of luxury and ease. Amenities include free Wi-Fi, cable TV, keyless entry, contactless check-in, central heat and A/C, gas grill, outdoor shower, stainless steel appliances, and VayK Life beach gear credit. Fresh linens and towels are provided for the maximum occupancy of the home. A starter supply of toiletries will be provided. Home is non-smoking and is not pet-friendly. No events allowed that exceed the maximum occupancy of the home, regardless of sleeping or visiting. Must be 25 years old or older to rent, no exceptions. Property is handled through property management company and has 24-hr on-call maintenance services. Please contact us with any additional questions, or assistance booking. We hope to see you soon on Folly Beach! This house is ready for you to make fun memories for generations to come!

**HOUSE SUPPLIES**
This property is managed by a property management group. We provide a complimentary starter amenity kit to get you settled. Guests are responsible for replenishing supplies as needed during their stay.
Two rolls of paper towels, 1 sponge, 1 dishwashing liquid, 3 trash bags, 3 dishwasher tabs, and 2 kitchen towels in the kitchen. Each bathroom will have 2 toilet paper rolls and at least 1 bar of soap. Full bathrooms additionally include kits with travel size products: 1 shampoo, 1 conditioner, 1 lotion bottle, and 2 makeup wipes.

Business License #LIC043248
​​​​​​​Registration: STR25-A0615

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Gas grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 2,907 square feet

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

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High-End Beach Home, Walking Distance to Beach & Close To Town - On The Half Shell! Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 18 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 18 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 18 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 18 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tammy K.

Liked: Cleanliness
The house was very spacious which was good since it rained 24/7 the entire time we were there. That being said we didn’t see much of the area
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

chris a.

Liked: Cleanliness

Southern Charm at the Beach

We spent a week in mid june at this lovely southern style house. It is tastfully furnished, clean and well appointed. The location is close to both the beach and town. We had nine adults and one child and there was plenty of room for everyone. Highly recommend this property.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Beth B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

John S., kalamazoo, US

Liked: Cleanliness

Spring Break at Foley Beach

We had a relaxing stay, just a touch cold (1st week of March)
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

David P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Very nice house near the beach

We enjoyed our stay. The house was spacious and clean. The property management company was responsive when we had questions. We are likely to stay here again if we return to Folly Beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Jane P.

Liked: Cleanliness

On the half shell

Property was beautiful. Noticed first day Ice/water on fridge was not working. Called and didn’t get a response til Day 3. Their delayed response was due to answering service provided wrong address (really?). Master bath shower had an issue with the hand head issue. It kept falling out of the bracket/holder and water would spray all over the place. Unfortunately we didn’t report until the end of our stay and their response was they would relay to property management. One of our party members fell down the stairs. It’s very dangerous because the step colors are the same as the as the floor color. At 6:30 in the AM lighting is poor and colors blended. Suggestion is either runner on the steps or 3x5 rug on the floor. There were comments in guest notes that several other have fell on the stairs
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christina U.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Clancey C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing beach stay!

Great accommodations and super close to great restaurants and the beach! The only downfall was the large amount of mosquito's on the property that lived mainly around the front porch and surrounding plants.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Kelly s., Gilbert, Az

Liked: Cleanliness

If only they would have let me used the elevator

Unfortunately, I broke my ankle two weeks before our vacation. I couldn’t miss out on this vacation to celebrate our 40th anniversary with our adult children. Once in a lifetime trip. However, it was very inconvenient since I had just had surgery on my leg. Then I found out there was an elevator in this home. Would have been so nice if fate would have intervened and I could use the elevator to get into the house. However, the owner said no way no insurance, even though I was willing to sign a waiver. Would have given this Home a better rating if they could’ve been a little kinder on that issue. The other issue is they give you very limited supplies. Expect you to go to the store and buy all the extra, toilet paper, napkins, paper towels. Also they provide no spices. It’s the little things that make vacations extra nice.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Luxury Near the Sea

Beautiful home !! 4pm check-in is difficult in such a small town !! Part of family ubered so as not to have too many cars. Responsible person rented a car Iin-order to be first to arrive. Could have a TV in at least one bedroom upstairs!! A small supply of paper goods rather than just one in each bathroom & one paper towel in kitchen was inconvenient !! Rapid response to any issue was wonderful !! Thank you for a wonderful vacation !!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

rebecca k.

Liked: Cleanliness

Moms trip

Great house, very clean and relaxing
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Blyth K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great house a few blocks from the beach and Center street

Beautiful house with plenty of space for two families and kids. Was easily walkable to both the beach and Center street.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kate H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Clean, spacious stay

The property was very clean and had quality furnishings. Kitchen was stocked with cooking utensils which we found very helpful, and it’s a 3 minute drive from Bert’s. Also the beds were comfortable. We had a great time, would stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect

Everything was perfect. The house was very clean. Location was great. We have been to Folly in the past and this is our favorite location, we will stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robin H.

Liked: Cleanliness

College Graduation

Beautiful and spacious! Perfect for our extended family in town for CofC graduation. Gave us the opportunity to enjoy the beach and cook our own food, saving a few $ by not having to go out for every meal.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ben R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Property

Very nice property in a great location. Carolina One Vacation Rentals great to work with.
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anna H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Folley’s Finest!

Loved our time in this beautiful and well equipped home! A perfect spot for a weekend reunion with friends!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023