Seaside stay .At this vacation home, you'll be steps from Folly Island Beaches and within a 10-minute walk of Folly Beach Fishing Pier. Also, Center Street is within half a mile (1 km) and Folly Beach County Park is within 3 miles (5 km).
Port of Charleston Cruise Terminal - 22 min drive - 22.1 km
Getting around
Charleston Station - 28 min drive
Charleston Intl. Airport (CHS) - 35 min drive
Restaurants
Lowlife Bar - 10 min walk
Rita's Seaside Grille - 9 min walk
Fam's Brewing Co. featuring Famulari's Pizzeria - 9 min drive
Loggerhead's Beach Grill - 12 min walk
Pier 101 Restaurant & Bar - 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.
Welcome to Swell Cottage! Awesome Second Row Folly Beach with great ocean views.
Fantastic house with large fenced yard, across the street from beach and walkover. Two blocks from local market, four blocks from Folly pier and center of town. Protected outside shower with hot and cold water to wash off the sand between your toes! Great ocean views from two decks. Enclosed back porch/sunroom just off the kitchen which leads down to the grill. We also provide baby equipment (high chair, baby gates, pak'n'play) so it is one less thing to pack. Spacious eat-in kitchen with a great farm table which seats 8 people and updated stainless appliances and granite counter tops. There is cable TV in the first floor bedroom, living room and 3rd floor. There is a nice GE washer and dryer in the sunroom/enclosed porch on the first floor. The house also has wireless internet service and central heat and air conditioning. There are children's beach toys, boogie boards and one beginner surfboard for tenants use as well as beach chairs and a beach umbrella. Avoid the hassle of the paid parking lots in town and park your car in the private off street parking at the house. There's no need to drive to explore all the cute shops and restaurants since it's an easy stroll to Center Street and the Folly Beach Pier. Our yard is large by beach standards and completely fenced. There are double gates at the driveway entrance which are able close. There is an outdoor propane grill to eat all the great beach cookout meals.
There is a separate storage area for house keeping use only. This space is not occupied or for rent and is not included in the square footage of the rental house.
Business License #LIC012917
Property manager
Keith and Lynn Merrill
Languages
English
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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
Garden
Unit size: 1,200 square feet
Policies
Check-in
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
No pets allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
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 private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. 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.
Property is also known as
Welcome Swell Cottage Awesome Second Row Great Ocean Views House
Welcome Swell Cottage Awesome Second Row Great Ocean Views
Welcome Swell Cottage Awesome Second Row Great Ocean Views House
Welcome Swell Cottage Awesome Second Row Great Ocean Views House
Welcome Swell Cottage Awesome Second Row Great Ocean Views
Welcome to Swell Cottage! Awesome Second Row Folly Beach with great ocean views. Reviews
Reviews
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 210 out of 232 reviews
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9.8/10
Cleanliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Allison G.
May 26, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Great house, great location
This house was amazing!! Easy 10 min walk to everything, right across from the beach, and had everything you'd need for a vacation (sunscreen, beach chairs, umbrellas, cooler, etc.)
Allison G.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Ali H.
May 18, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Incredible stay!
We came here for my sisters bachelorette and we couldn’t recommend this house more! Right across from the beach and the house was stunning and had everything we needed! 10/10 communication from the host as well. Thank you!
Ali H.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Paula S.
Apr 25, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Paula S.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Jeff J.
Apr 22, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Family Getaway
We had an amazing stay at the Swell Cottage. Everything was better than advertised. The location was perfect - just steps from the beach and a short walk to restaurants and shops. There was plenty of space for our family of 7. The beach amenities (chairs, umbrellas, boards, toys, mats, cooler etc.) made our beach vacation seamless. This was the first time we didn’t have to buy or rent things for the week. Lynn communicated everything clearly and was so geneelus. We can’t wait to return next year!
Jeff J.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Richard L.
Apr 19, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Great Location
Perfect location
Richard L.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Nicole B.
Apr 17, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect getaway
We used this house for a girls trip and it was perfect. It would also be great for a family. Plenty of room and perfect location.
Nicole B.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Diana M.
Mar 29, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Our mini vacation was very enjoyable. Being close to the beach and stores was a plus. Love it
Great time
Diana M.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Tim S.
Mar 25, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Folly Beach Spring Break
Basically every review on this house is exceptional, and with good reason. It’s the perfect beach house for a getaway with kids..the ocean is steps away, restaurants are down the street and the house is exactly as advertised. Lynn is very easy to work with, and we had zero complaints. Stay here if you can.
Tim S.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Sharon W., Canada
Jan 1, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Folly Beach Christmas
Our family had an amazing time spending our Christmas at Folly Beach. The house had lots of space for our party of 7 and was in an amazing location close to the beach and was walkable to downtown. The house was very clean and comfortable with all the amenities. The host Lynn was a very responsive host and answered all our questions. I would highly recommend this beach house and our family hopes to return again one day in the future.
Sharon W.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Kierra R.
Dec 3, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Our Beach Thanksgiving
My family was able to enjoy an amazing, relaxing Thanksgiving during a tough time for us. This home made things relaxing, it made it easy for everyone to have their own space, and more importantly it was PEACEFUL!!!! Lynn was super responsive and communicative throughout the booking process!!
Kierra R.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
Wendy M.
Oct 28, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome stay in unique house!
Great house in great location, 3 levels of living space. Best experience I have every had with owner at a rental, responsive and accommodating.
Wendy M.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Rachel B.
Oct 11, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great house
This house was perfect for us, we have 2 small babies so being able to walk back and forth from the house to the beach was so convenient. We loved sitting on the porch and watch the ocean as we drank our coffee every morning. The house was so comfortable for our family, we had an amazing time. It was hot so the walk downtown was a little uncomfortable but we did it with several small children and it was doable. Would highly recommended this house for anyone looking for a nice beach vacation
Rachel B.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Meghan H.
Sep 28, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Best of Everything
We had an amazing stay at Swell Cottage! Traveling with my 80 year old father so easy access to the beach was essential and it was just steps away from the house! Also very easy to walk to shops and restaurants which we did almost daily. The location was also easy to shoot into Charleston for added adventures. The house was so charming and plenty of room for our group (3 adults and 2 tweens). More than enough space and additional hang out space on the outside porch. The owners are amazing and provide everything to help make your stay great - beach chairs, boogie boards, beach cart, beach toys, mats, umbrellas- it was all there to utilize and all in great shape! We will definitely be back!
Meghan H.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Rhonda M.
Sep 24, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely perfect stay!
We loved everything about this place! It was perfect! Great location. Plenty of room. Everything we needed in the kitchen. Comfortable beds. Loved the patio! Decor was so cute! It had everything we could possibly need. We loved our weekend here and can’t wait to come back!
Rhonda M.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Anna S.
Sep 8, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Fortieth Birthday
I booked this beautiful place to ring in my forties with my sister and best friends. It was clean, comfortable, and convenient! Would definitely stay again.
Anna S.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Vicki H.
Aug 10, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Beach vacation
This house is fantastic! Everything is so walkable & with 5 of us, there was plenty of space. This house has everything you need for a beach vacation - chairs, cooler, tents, games, surf board, boogie boards, and a beach wagon. Restaurants & shops a short walk away. We will be back!!
Vicki H.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
William W.
Jul 26, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Golf cart maniac!
Great house,Great town,We truly enjoyed our stay.We hope to return.
William W.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Kim M.
Jul 20, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Paradise
The Swell Cottage met all of our expectations and provided us with a wonderful beach vacation at Folly Beach. The house is beautiful and was perfect for our family of five. It was very clean and bigger and roomier than we expected. The view from the decks and the very short walk to the beach made all the difference. The house came with comfortable beds, a large supply of towels to use, and all the necessities needed for staying in the house (soap, toilet paper, paper towels, trash bags, etc). Although we brought all of our beach items, the house also came with a huge supply of everything you would need for enjoying a day at the beach like beach chairs, umbrellas, boogie boards, beach toys, etc. My kids also enjoyed the outdoor corn hole and connect four games. Our family also loved our short evening walks to all the downtown shops and restaurants at Folly. We had an amazing week at the Swell Cottage and would love to stay here again!
Kim M.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Adam D., Atlanta
Jun 30, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Beach Vacay
We just spent a week at the amazing Swell Cottage (2 adults; 3 kids--12, 13, 16). The Charleston Low Country with its fabulous beaches is my favorite place to visit. I hope to live there one day. Finding a place like the Swell Cottage only enhanced that feeling. The location is perfect--sitting on a large lot, directly across the street from a beach access, while being close enough to town and the pier to walk without issue. It was so well stocked with plenty of towels, beach gear, kitchen supplies, games, and more. The pictures and description are accurate to what I experienced.
It felt like home the minute we walked in.
A highlight was the private outdoor shower. After a day at the beach or a long run in humid weather, nothing beats an outdoor shower.
OH, and the deck space is amazing. The 2nd floor deck had great furniture and stayed shaded throughout most of the day. Coffee and/or cocktails on that deck with an ocean view and breeze was fantastic.
I spend a lot of time researching places and I recommend this beach cottage without hesitation. I did not want to leave.
Adam D.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Kate G., Charlotte, NC
Jun 23, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great yard!
Great location and huge yard with palm trees and plants. You can see the ocean from the second floor and hear the waves at night. We were able to walk into town with no problem. The beach was only across the street. Our 4 year old loved the loft for sleeping.
Kate G.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Lisa K.
Jun 16, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome vacation stay
We thoroughly enjoyed our time at Swell Cottage. From the accommodations to the location it made for an excellent vacation at the beach while visiting our daughter. Highly recommend!
Lisa K.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Krista S.
Jun 8, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great house!
We loved this house, it has so much character. It's kinda quirky, but in a good way! Great porch with ocean views. We sat out there all the time - coffee, cocktails, reading, dinner. Great people watching as you can see the beach access easily from house. Outdoor shower is fantastic. I took every shower there. House is well stocked with trash bags, handsoap, detergent, starter paper towels and toilet paper which is nice. The location is so convenient to everything.
Krista S.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Anita B., Berryville,Ar
Jun 2, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect beach house
I’ve lost track of how many times we have rented this house. It is in a great location, right across from beach access. I spend most of my time on the porch watching and listening to the ocean. It has a great fenced yard for kids to play in. Everything you might need is stocked. Including beach chairs, toys, boogie boards and a cooler. I could go on and on. My family loves this house. If you’re visiting Folly Beach its a perfect spot to make lots of memories.
Anita B.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Kimberly K., Piedmont, SC
May 12, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
great location on Folly Beach
Great house with room for 6 adults and 2 little ones. Right across from the beach. All the amenities you need. Plenty of parking. Great porch to enjoy the ocean view. Loved it.
Kimberly K.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Caroline B.
Apr 30, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great weekend getaway!
My friends and I stayed at the cottage for a long weekend and had a great time! The location was great and we really enjoyed going to the beach. Lynn was a great host and very accommodating!