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Under the Palms | Steps to Beach, 2 Blocks to Center Street, Screened Porch + Pets Considered

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A coastal hotel with multiple floors, a swimming pool, and a beach view.
A porch with two wicker chairs and a small table, a blue door with a welcome mat, and a view of a house through large windows.
A sunroom with a view of a lush garden, a table with chairs, and a window with a view of a building.
A single-story house with a blue exterior, a covered porch, and a small front yard with a palm tree and shrubs.
A coastal town with a beach, houses, and a prominent red star landmark.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

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

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About the neighborhood

Folly Beach

When you stay at this cottage in Folly Beach, you'll be by the sea, just steps from Folly Island Beaches and 4 minutes by foot from Center Street. .This cottage is 11.1 mi (17.9 km) from College of Charleston and 11.5 mi (18.5 km) from Charleston City Market.

What's nearby

  • Folly Island Beaches - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Center Street - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Folly Beach Fishing Pier - 6 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Folly River Park - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Folly Beach County Park - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles

Getting around

  • Charleston Station - 31 min drive
  • Charleston Intl. Airport (CHS) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dead Low Coffee - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Rita's Seaside Grille - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Loggerhead's Beach Grill - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Lowlife - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Tides Folly Beach - ‬5 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.

Under the Palms | Steps to Beach, 2 Blocks to Center Street, Screened Porch + Pets Considered

Stay steps from the sand at Under the Palms, a classic 3-bedroom Folly Beach cottage with beach access directly across the street and Center Street just two blocks away. Enjoy an easy walk to the beach, Folly Beach Pier, restaurants, shops, and everything at the heart of the island.

A second public beach access is located at the end of the block and includes public restrooms and outdoor showers—especially convenient after a day on the beach.

Inside, the home features an open living area and a fully equipped kitchen with stainless steel appliances. The main bedroom sits on one side of the cottage, with two additional bedrooms on the other, creating a comfortable setup for families or small groups.

Relax with morning coffee on the screened porch, grill outside after a beach day, or leave the car parked and explore Folly on foot. The home sleeps up to six guests and offers a convenient location for guests who want to be close to both the beach and Center Street.

SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS
Bedroom 1: King bed, Smart TV, shared full bathroom
Bedroom 2: Queen bed, Smart TV, shared full bathroom
Bedroom 3: Two Twin beds, Smart TV, shared full bathroom
Approximate square footage: 960 sq. ft.

AMENITIES
Beach access directly across the street
Additional public beach access at the end of the block with restrooms and outdoor showers
Screened porch and outdoor propane grill
Fully equipped kitchen with stainless steel appliances
High-speed Wi-Fi and Smart TVs
Washer and dryer
Standard drip coffee maker; flat-bottom filters and coffee grounds are not provided
High-thread-count linens and bath towels; beach towels are not provided
Starter kitchen and bathroom kits, including paper products

PROPERTY NOTICE
The lot diagonally across the street from the home is currently under construction. Because we do not manage that property, we do not have a construction schedule. We will update this information if additional details become available.

NOTES
Contactless Check-In: This home has a keyless-entry system. We will provide your door code before arrival.
Parking: Parking is available for up to 3 vehicles. The long driveway can also accommodate a boat or trailer.
Beach equipment is not provided; however, guests may use any beach equipment available at the property.
Check-in: 4:00 PM
Check-out: 10:00 AM
You must be at least 25 years old to rent this property.
Smoking is prohibited both inside and outside the home.

PETS
Pets are considered with advance approval from our office.
Upon approval, a nonrefundable pet fee of $150 plus tax per pet is required before arrival.
Maximum: 1 pet
Maximum weight: 40 lbs.
No puppies under 1 year old
No cats
Emotional support animals, comfort animals, and therapy dogs are not service animals under Titles II and III of the ADA and are subject to approval and applicable fees prior to arrival.

HOUSE POLICIES
-The home is located in a quiet residential community. Guests must respect the surrounding community, observe the listed maximum occupancy, and keep noise to a minimum at all times.
-House parties, weddings, functions, events, bands, DJs, and similar gatherings are strictly prohibited.
-The Folly Beach noise ordinance is in effect from 10:00 PM to 8:00 AM.
-To help protect our guests, neighbors, property owners, and the Folly Beach community, this home uses NoiseAware noise-monitoring technology. NoiseAware measures decibel levels only and does not listen to or record conversations.
-If noise exceeds the permitted level, guests may receive a courtesy text asking them to reduce the volume before a violation occurs. This helps prevent police violations, fines, and possible revocation of the homeowner's business license.
-The property's maximum occupancy of 6 guests may not be exceeded at any time during the stay.
-If occupancy is misrepresented or a disturbance is reported at the property, we reserve the right to terminate the rental agreement and require that all guests vacate the property immediately without a refund.
-MyOceanRental is committed to the comfort of both our guests and the surrounding community. Please contact us during your stay if we can do anything to make your visit more enjoyable.

This property is licensed by the City of Folly Beach for use as a vacation rental property.
Business License: LIC041762
Rental Registration: STR24-A0232
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned cottage, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
This smoke-free cottage features ecotours nearby, surfing/body boarding nearby, and kayaking nearby. Recreational activities include water skiing nearby and windsurfing nearby.
Guests will find features like wireless internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Limited onsite parking (max 3 spaces)

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing 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

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

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and 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 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 and a first aid kit
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

Property is also known as

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Under the Palms | Steps to Beach, 2 Blocks to Center Street, Screened Porch + Pets Considered Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 53 out of 60 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 60 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 60 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 60 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 60 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Wil B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, adequate bedroom space for family of five and easy access to beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Andrew F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quick weekend visiting charleston. Folly beach was a cool little beach town. Enjoyed it.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sally T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location. House was awesome. Convenient to beach and restaurants.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stephen F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great little house with easy access to everything beach, restaurant's, shopping, ect. Would recommend and would stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

John P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great weather and wonderful proximity to the ocean and beach. The television cable offerings were disappointing.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Laura H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely place so close to beach and very dog friendly!! Very clean and tidy place! So close to all restaurants and shops no need to drive!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Chris B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was great.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brett D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location! Worked out great for my family of four. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tana J.

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

Great Location!

Great location!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

michael t.

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

Great location

Great location with parking minutes from the main street.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Fran D.

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

Great location!

Easy access to beach, Bert’s market and all things Folly!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Aaryn W.

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

Wonderful location

Wonderful location, so convenient to walk to the beach and into town. Cute little house, a perfect getaway for our family!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer D.

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

Great Friends Trip

Good location-near to restaurants and beach.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Wesley H.

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

Great little place

Cozy, and near everything. property management was very attentive.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alyse K.

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

Amazing stay

Great location! Next to restaurants and a 2 minute walk from the beach. All amenities you need for your stay
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

tammy d.

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

FB full beach experience

Great location to beach and restaurants. Enjoyed staying here and will come back again
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Maureen B.

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

Great beach cottage, perfect for our family!

We spent Spring Break here and thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The house was well appointed and cozy. Loved the easy access to both the beach and the center of town. Communication with the host was easy and they were responsive during our stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Shelly L.

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

Great property

Great property! Perfect for our needs. Prefer to have doors on closet and a broom available, but otherwise loved it. Great location!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

John B.

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

Great Place

Great location for walking to restaurants. The house was as advertised, clean and very cozy.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brett W.

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

Great Location

Cute little house with great access to the beach and shops/restaurants. The management company was great to work with.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

sarah v.

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

Great location

Worked great for whole family!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Heather P.

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

Spring break beach trip

Cute beach cottage, great location, close to beaches and shops, very clean and was as advertised!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cassie P.

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

Great location!

Nice house size for my family. Close to beach and center street.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Audra B.

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

FamilyVacation

We were very pleased with the location and ease of check in. The house was clean and perfect for our family of 5.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Andrea H.

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

Folly fun time

Perfect location for great getaway— Loved the easy beach access and short walk into town- Clean and comfortable - great for our group of 3 ladies—
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024