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Charming Folly Bungalow | Pool, Porches & Walk to Beach + Center Street

Vacation home near Folly Island Beaches in Folly Beach

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Outdoor dining
Terrace/patio
Dining
Combined shower/tub, hair dryer, towels, soap
TV

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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

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About the neighborhood

Folly Beach

Close to the beach.With a stay at this Folly Beach vacation home, you'll be steps from Center Street and a 5-minute walk from Folly Island Beaches. Folly Beach Fishing Pier and Folly River Park are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Center Street - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Folly River Park - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Folly Island Beaches - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Folly Beach Fishing Pier - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Sunset Cay Marina - 4 min drive - 1.6 miles

Getting around

  • Charleston Station - 27 min drive
  • Charleston Intl. Airport (CHS) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Rita's Seaside Grille - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Tides Folly Beach - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Dead Low Coffee - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Circle K - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪LoLo's - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Charming Folly Bungalow | Pool, Porches & Walk to Beach + Center Street

Retreats on Hudson – Driftwood: Spacious Beach Bungalow with Private Pool & Central Location
This stylish and expansive 4BR/4BA Folly Beach home features a private pool, two outdoor porches, and multiple indoor living areas—just 3 blocks from the beach and Center Street.

Classic Folly Charm Meets Modern Comfort
Retreats on Hudson – Driftwood offers a fresh take on the classic beach bungalow, blending coastal elegance with thoughtful design for families or groups traveling together. This 4-bedroom, 4-bath home comfortably sleeps up to 10 guests and includes a private pool, media room, den with sleeper sofa, and two covered porches perfect for unwinding after a sun-soaked day at the beach.

Layout & Sleeping Arrangements
Main Floor
• Guest Bedroom with QUEEN bed & full bath nearby
• Den with QUEEN sleeper sofa + pocket door for privacy
• Open concept living/dining/kitchen area
• Dining table for 8 + 2 seats at kitchen island
• Full-size washer/dryer
• Access to side porch and front covered porch
Second Floor
• Primary Suite with KING bed + ensuite bath
• Guest Bedroom with KING bed + ensuite bath
• Guest Bedroom with QUEEN bed + private bath
• Media Room with TV, perfect for games, puzzles, or a movie night

Outdoor Spaces
From lazy afternoons by the brand new private pool to grilling dinner outdoors, this home is designed for relaxed coastal living. Enjoy:
• Private pool (heating available)
• Covered porch with outdoor dining table
• Cozy side porch
• Gas grill
• Fenced yard
• Off-street parking in private driveway


Features & Amenities
• Hardwood floors and granite countertops
• Stainless steel appliances
• High-thread count linens & spa-quality towels
• Hair dryer, ironing board, and washer/dryer
• Fully stocked kitchen with cookware, dishes, and utensils
• Coffee maker, shower toiletries, and starter supplies
• Air conditioning, cable, and wireless internet

Prime Folly Beach Location
You'll love the easy walk to everything:
• 3 blocks to the beach
• Steps from Folly's best dining, shops, coffee, and nightlife
• Near Taco Boy, Lost Dog Café, Rita's, and Bert's Market
• 20 minutes to downtown Charleston

Vacationing with a larger group?
Reserve the adjacent homes, Retreats on Hudson – Coral and Retreats on Hudson -Seagrass, for double the space and identical amenities.
Retreats on Hudson – Coral – 3 Bedrooms – Accommodates 8
Retreats on Hudson – Driftwood – 4 Bedrooms – Accommodates 10
Retreats on Hudson – Seagrass – 3 Bedrooms – Accommodates 6
Retreats on Hudson – Coral/Seagrass 6 Bedrooms – Accommodates 14
Retreats on Hudson – 10 Bedrooms – Accommodates 20-22

Guest & Concierge Services Available
Our Guest Services Team is here to support you with everything from booking inquiries and home-specific details to access information and any troubleshooting that may arise during your stay.
Looking to elevate your experience? Our Concierge Team is ready to curate a stay you'll remember for years to come. Whether you'd like the fridge stocked before arrival, beach gear ready and waiting, dinner reservations secured, or even a private chef or mixologist — we've got you covered. Let us take care of the details so you can focus on relaxing and making memories.

Good to Know
• Minimum rental age is 25
• Optional trip insurance is available through Rental Guardian—we recommend it, especially during hurricane season (June–November)
• Check-In 4:00 p.m. / Check-Out 11:00 a.m.
• 50% of Total Balance Due at Booking; Final Balance Due 30 Days Prior to Arrival
• If you are Booking within 30 days of your arrival, 100% is due at the time of Booking
• Family-friendly (No parties or events allowed)
• Strict 10:00 p.m. noise ordinance enforced by the City of Folly Beach; Violations will result in fines
• No smoking

Optional Fees:
• Pet Friendly- $150 non-refundable pet fee per pet (Max of 2 Dogs under 30 lbs. – NO CATS)
• Pool Heating - $75/day for pool
• Early Check-in $75/hour / Late Check-out $75/hour (subject to availability)

Business License: # LIC048279
STR Permit: # STR25-A0072

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Heated pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 4 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Fenced yard
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Cobblestone flooring in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Heated pool

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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Recycling

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 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

  • Pets are welcome
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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 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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

Just 3 Block Beach 1 Block Center Street House Folly Beach
Just 3 Block 1 Block Center
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Just 3 Block Beach 1 Block Center Street House
Just 3 Block Beach 1 Block Center Street Folly Beach
Just 3 Block Beach 1 Block Center Street

Frequently asked questions

How close is Charming Folly Bungalow | Pool, Porches & Walk to Beach + Center Street to the airport?

This vacation home is 22.5 mi (42-min drive) away from the Charleston Intl. Airport (CHS) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Charming Folly Bungalow | Pool, Porches & Walk to Beach + Center Street have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Charming Folly Bungalow | Pool, Porches & Walk to Beach + Center Street to the beach?

This vacation home is a short 3-minute walk from Folly Island Beaches and 1.6 mi (7-min drive) from Folly Beach County Park. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Charming Folly Bungalow | Pool, Porches & Walk to Beach + Center Street offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Charming Folly Bungalow | Pool, Porches & Walk to Beach + Center Street?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Charming Folly Bungalow | Pool, Porches & Walk to Beach + Center Street?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Charming Folly Bungalow | Pool, Porches & Walk to Beach + Center Street?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Charming Folly Bungalow | Pool, Porches & Walk to Beach + Center Street have a pool?

Yes, there's a private pool.

Does Charming Folly Bungalow | Pool, Porches & Walk to Beach + Center Street have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Charming Folly Bungalow | Pool, Porches & Walk to Beach + Center Street to downtown Folly Beach?

This vacation home is 0.1 mi away from Folly Beach.

Charming Folly Bungalow | Pool, Porches & Walk to Beach + Center Street Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 39 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 39 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 39 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 39 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 39 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gina S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
I had a great time with friends at the property! Very clean, great location, and the most comfortable beds I've ever slept on!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Check in was easy, great house along with a great location. Would recommend & will definitely stay here again. Thanks for an outstanding family trip
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kyle J.

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

Great property! Great location!

Very comfortable property great communication with the rental manager. Location of this properties in walking distance to everything very satisfied with the stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

William M.

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

Charleston

Location was great, right in center of town for going to beach, bars, and restaurants..
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gracyn C.

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

Great place for a big family!

Our family and children loved the house! Great location! Short (5 minute) walk to the beach, just a short 2 minute walk to downtown to local restaurants, shops and ice cream. The pool was the perfect size to hang out and let the kids play. Having a private pool at the house was a game changer with kids.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

tim v.

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

Folley Beach Gem

Great property and wonderful location. We had the best time. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elaine G.

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

Folly Beach trip

A lovely beach house very close to the water and although it is near a lot of businesses and a couple of pubs - the house was insulated well and we slept very well. There were 9 of us and we had plenty of room. Walking distance to everything !
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David V.

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

Great location!

Nice house
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our family stay at Retreats on Hudson – Driftwood this past weekend was perfect! We chose this Folly Beach property for its floor plans, price, and convenient location near restaurants. From the initial communication from the Luxury Simplified team through the check-out, we were able to comfortably relax in this well-appointed house. The location was amazing—just steps away from the beach and close to all the best local restaurants. The accommodation was first-rate, clean, and thoughtfully outfitted for comfort, privacy, and family. The amenities exceeded our expectations from an initial coffee stock to the well-equipped kitchen and the relaxing outdoor spaces. There was plenty of room indoors and outdoors for our group to gather, play card and board games, and enjoying meals and happy-hour together after a day on the run. We could not have asked for a better place to enjoy Folly Beach as a family, and we look forward to coming back. I highly recommend Retreats on Hudson – Driftwood property and the team from Luxury Simplified Retreats.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ann W.

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

Great house!

Such a nice property! Very clean, spacious and comfortable! Great location- a quick walk to the beach, restaurants and shops- lots of room to spread out if you're with a crowd- we enjoyed our stay very much
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bob & Gay M.

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

Family Vacation

All aspects of this house were great. Location was excellent in regards to the beach, Center St bars and restaurants and quick off the island to get to the bigger grocery stores. Pool was perfect size for our family. Great stay
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sonda T.

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

Loved This House!

We absolutely loved this house! It was so convenient to all the shops and restaurants and a quick walk to the beach. The house itself is beautiful and cozy. We loved the porches! Can’t wait to come back and stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019
Verified

6/10 Okay

Jeffrey G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Folly Beach

Nice Property, back up to bar and trash dumpsters
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Grand S.

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

One of the Best Stays Ever

We all arrived after two days of snow and ice to a wonderful experience. The home had more than enough space for the entire family. The bedrooms were equipped with televisions in every room with streaming capabilities and the beds were very comfortable. The host stayed in constant contact and was able to answer each and every question promptly. We highly recommend this home and the host.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jamie F.

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

New Years

We stayed for New Years at this house. Absolutely fantastic property and location is perfect. We are already talking about returning
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Maggie G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

May 2024

The property was in good condition. We really enjoyed the four en suite bed and bathrooms. The location is Soso. It sits right behind Folly‘s retail area. The beach is close. All in all it was was a good visit.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jen L.

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

Perfect property!’

This beautiful house was the most perfect setting for our trip to folly beach! So beautiful and so clean!! Management team was so helpful and nice .....our rep was Hannah and she is awesome!! We can’t wait to visit again and stay in this beautiful home!!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cathy G.

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

Thought of Everything

The home is large, the decks are splendid for relaxing, the pool is clean and at the perfect temperature, the proximity to the beach was close enough to walk, and we cooked with great amenities inside and out with the BBQ.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Liz C.

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

Girls weekend

Great house, so clean. Beds were comfy, I do wish they provided extra blankets, but overall great time here. The pool was small but honestly perfect to take a dip and cool off. No complaints! Vicinity to restaurants and little shops was awesome, perfect location. I would recommend
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jenna S.

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

Perfect location whether it’s with family or friends

Great location with a surf town vibe. walking distance to everything. Restaurants, coffee shop, public beach, small grocery store, shops and more. No. Need for a car if you are staying local. House was clean just as seen in photos beautifully decorated with comfortable beds and tvs in every bedroom. Definitely will plan my next family vacation there even though I went with a group of friends. .
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer R.

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

Great FRAMILY Vacation

In short - the location was just perfect, we could walk to everything. Plenty of parking space for 3 cars and a golf cart comfortably. The house has a perfect layout so you're not on top of each other. Having the pool on the main level was perfection - we've rented other homes that you had to walk down a sizeable flight of stairs to get to the pool area, and this was such a great perk! Kept everyone all together when it was time to socialize! Highly recommend, the concierge was amazing to deal with. Will definitely book here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

carolyn b.

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

Really fun location

The house is darling. Loved the location being downtown; close to everything. Bedrooms huge. Awesome bathrooms. Great beds. Kitchen stocked nicely. Great alley straight to the beach in literally minutes. Probably the only thing I didn't love was the alley behind the pool that got some foot traffic at night. And the trash trucks are loud in the morning with all the beer cans from the bar next door.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

BETH R.

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

Close to everything

Pool was a great addition. Close to dt and beach. If you want the pool heated you have to ask. There were only 6 forks and no tea kettle. So we bought one and left it. And we saw a few cockroaches. But that the south.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rudi F.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in

Family Vacation

This property is awesome for an older family vacation. It is located right in the center of Folly Beach with easy access to the bars, restaurants, and beach. The property is beautiful and the pool was essential for the humidity during August. Our one gripe was the check in process. We asked for an early check in and it was not available. We totally understand that early check in is not always available. No email was sent to us during the day of the check in explaining the check in process and we didn’t actually receive any information until 4:30pm 1/2 hour past the normal check in. We feel the interaction with the property manager could have been better on the first day. All in all still a great find and would recommend
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Sheryl R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

5-Star Potential

Hannah was super-responsive … but many of the items we inquired about should have been handled prior to our check-in: correct number of beach towels, full set of sheets for pull-out couch, disassembled fire alarm needed to be put back, dishwasher tipped when the bottom rack was pulled out, cupboard had some dirty plates, gutters were over-flowing (we cleaned those over the pool!), broken bottle glass on the driveway where the dog went out, one of the showers didn’t have hot water, fitted sheets were no longer "fitted" and didn't stay in place … loose door-handles noted last fall are still loose. It seems that between utilizing a check-list for amenities and communicating with their cleaning team that most of these should have been caught by them and not us. The house was clean … I took off one star for maintenance issues; seems that there were too many issues for the beginning of a season. We utilize VRBO frequently and this was one of the worst in terms of maintenance considering the price point. The lengthy list of "rules" was off-putting and gave a false sense that they were more organized in their commitments. The location of the property is indeed great, but it creates a terrible view off the side porch. Would benefit by putting up a fence a few feet taller. There is a lot of music going on in the surrounding neighborhood but it didn’t bother us; none of the music could be heard from the inside. Pool was great – we used it throughout the day, every day! Check-in process was confusing … one note said they would meet us there, another note said they would give us the log-in to the key-pad at exactly 4pm at the time of check-in … communication was not aligned between the emails and text messages. The cleaning person was still there when we checked in at 4pm, which wasn’t a big deal, except that she was rushed and potentially that’s why not everything was done. Everyone we encountered from the property company & maintenance personnel were super nice.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021