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Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, video library

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9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

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5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 123027 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi

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Folly Beach (Charleston), SC
  • Place, Folly Island Beaches
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Lighthouse Inlet Heritage Preserve
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Folly Beach Fishing Pier
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Charleston, SC (CHS-Charleston Intl.)
    ‪35 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Folly Beach

When you stay at this vacation home in Folly Beach, you'll be on the beach, just steps from Folly Island Beaches and 5 minutes by foot from Lighthouse Inlet Heritage Preserve. .This beach vacation home is 13.7 mi (22 km) from Medical University of South Carolina and 14.2 mi (22.8 km) from College of Charleston.

What's nearby

  • Folly Island Beaches - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Lighthouse Inlet Heritage Preserve - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Folly Beach Fishing Pier - 6 min drive - 3.4 miles
  • College of Charleston - 22 min drive - 15.3 miles
  • Charleston City Market - 25 min drive - 16.1 miles

Getting around

  • Charleston Station - 40 min drive
  • Charleston Intl. Airport (CHS) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dead Low Coffee - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Rita's Seaside Grille - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Tides Folly Beach - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Lowlife - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Chico Feo - ‬7 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.

Featured "HGTV Dream Home" - Best View on the Oceanfront!

Renovation complete!

Captivating Oceanfront home nestled on the eastern end of the island with sweeping views of the Atlantic, Charleston Harbor, Ravenel Bridge, and Morris Island Lighthouse. Greeted by a long driveway bordered with towering palms, this property features a ton of outdoor entertaining space, including double porches and a roof top terrace with panoramic views of the ocean and marsh. An open light-filled floor plan is perfect for large gatherings. The living room features double sets of doors leading out to the covered porch, along with a gas fireplace and custom built-ins on either side. The kitchen comes equipped with nice cabinetry, stainless appliances, granite countertops, and an oversized pantry. There are dual Master bedrooms, one on each floor, and both with large en-suite baths.The hardwood floors were recently sanded and refinished throughout the entire house. There is an elevator that can be accessed on the ground level which services all three levels of the home, including the rooftop terrace. Come see why this beachfront gem has been a VRBO favorite on The Edge of America!
BELLA VILLA OCEANFRONT ESTATE:

"one of the top oceanfront rentals in the country!"
5 STAR! - L & L Associates

GORGEOUS OCEANFRONT. PRIVACY, BEAUTY, ELEGANCE.

Stunning 5 BD/4 BA home directly on the ocean.
You couldn't get any closer to the waves breaking! (feel the ocean spray)

INCREDIBLE ocean views from everywhere. 4 levels: ground floor parking w/ three story luxury home (w/ elevator at ground level). The elevator runs to a luxury roof-top terrace (over 1000 sq. ft.) complete with wet bar for entertaining, chairs for sun bathing, rooftop dining, or simply enjoying the panoramic views encompassing the ocean, marsh, Charleston harbor, world famous Ravenel Bridge, Morris Island Lighthouse, you name it. This intracoastal home has it all!. Gorgeous open floor plan with gourmet kitchen & island, cabinets and drawers (complete with everything you'll need to fine dine-in), granite counter tops, oven & microwave, fireplace in family room, along with majestic table, seating 12. Rooms have access to massive oceanfront porches (on each level) directly on ocean. Both masters have large bathrooms and huge walk in closets. Hardwood floors throughout entire home, beautiful staircase, and impressive elevator to help with groceries and comfort living. Surround sound throughout, security system, and lawn irrigation. The picturesque landscaping greets you through the long palmetto tunnel driveway as you drive to waters' edge and find the "Bella Villa" Oceanfront Estate. ~ ENJOY

Private beach access. Private Outside shower. Linens provided.

Bedrooms: Master, (ocean front, king, private master bath with spacious w/ Jacuzzi-tub and shower), Twins (ocean front), Queen (with ocean and marsh views), First floor second master (two queens with private bath), and fifth sleeping room with trundle...one of the best Folly Beach home rentals.

6 TVs, Beautiful Kitchen Island, Blender, C/H/A, Cable TV, Ceiling Fans, Coffee Maker, Large Covered Porch on each level, Dish Washer, Elevator, Fans in Bedrooms, Fireplace, outdoor BBQ propane Grill, internet, Ironing Board, Jacuzzi Tub in MB, Linens Provided, beautiful Marsh View, Microwave, Monthly Winter Rental, Multiple TV's, Outside private Shower, Porch Furniture, Private Balconies, Private Boardwalk To Beach, River View, Sun Deck, Toaster, 1 step to Beach, Washer/Dryer, Wi-Fi internet, and much more.

Weddings and Special Events
We're honored to help set up your Wedding at Bella Villa, or any Special Occasion Event (Graduation, Birthday, Anniversary, Reunion, fees apply)


Testimonials:

"We've stayed at several oceanfront vacation rentals throughout the country..."Bella Villa" sits by itself with no one in front or to either side. Look to your left and right: all you'll see is water, waves, and sand. Nothing In Charleston's Folly Beach offered this much comfort, so much space, and privacy. Felt like we lived on the water for a week with no next-door neighbors. Exhilarating! Out of 5 stars, I'd give this magical dwelling a 6. Extreme luxury and class. How can I reserve the rooftop for a graduation party? Truly rare to find such a spacious home with elegant furnishings, this private and right on the water. We'll be back" - Adrien Brody 2016


"Priceless experience - soothing waves were with us every second! As close as we could get to the water - worth every penny. The best privacy in Folly. Comfort inside and comfort on all the decks and patios. Spacious, clean, and endless ocean water views. No neighbors looking in the window. PRIVATE PARADISE!
Our sons surfed directly in front of the kitchen. 6 STAR!"
- The McKenzie's


"We had our own private sandy beach as this home offers just the right distance away from the pier, restaurants, and shops (away from the crowds). From every room, we witnessed BEAUTY. So hard leaving this paradise. Owners spared no expense in furnishing this place. Truly a fancy home with classy decor. The different levels, all with HUGE patio space, was most impressive. And the rooftop is what I picture HEAVEN to be."
- Caldwell's

"At high tide, the water comes right up to the house. No need to ever turn the TV on (although everyone had their own flatscreen). The home sits in front of the neighbors on both sides, so offers solace and wonderful isolated privacy. Was great not to deal with the busy crowds closer to the pier and town. The privacy this close to the water is impressive. We had 12 for a week, and it felt comfortable for everyone. This home has it all. We've stayed several times."
- S E C
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. There's a private balcony. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a DVD player is provided for your entertainment. The bathroom with a shower/tub combination features a jetted bathtub and a hair dryer.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Featured amenities include laundry facilities and an elevator.

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 4 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • Cobblestone flooring in public areas
  • Elevator
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

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)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 3,027 square feet

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Take out the trash
Return the keys
I ask that you ENJOY every last second. No stress...just have fun and relax...if you wouldn't mind: please pull trash to curb and key in lockbox ~ Thank you for choosing our home :) Regards, Jimmy :)
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total pets
Note from host: $200 per pet

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Call regarding Special Events

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site
Note from host: call regarding Special Events
Long-term renters welcome
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 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

Property is also known as

New Oceanfront Folly Waterfront as Water as it Gets House
New Charleston Oceanfront Folly Waterfront as Water as it Gets
New Oceanfront Folly Waterfront as Water as it Gets
New Oceanfront Folly Waterfront as Water as it Gets House
New Charleston Oceanfront Folly Waterfront as Water as it Gets
New Oceanfront Folly Waterfront as Water as it Gets House
New Oceanfront Folly Waterfront as Water as it Gets

Featured "HGTV Dream Home" - Best View on the Oceanfront! Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 71 out of 107 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 25 out of 107 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 107 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 107 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 107 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brad P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home with amazing 360 views! Very accommodating host! Can’t wait to stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bo V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great time! It is such a beautiful place with amazing sunrises!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Clark A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful house on the beach Great views all around
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steve H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was in a perfect location. Close to the water but away from everyone. Like having a private beach
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael W.

Absolutely stunning home in such an incredible location
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anne B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house had lots of room for our extended family. Views were spectacular! Host very responsive. Lovesd our stay there.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn M.

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

Great Stay

Our group had a great time!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Scott H.

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

Folly Beach

Beautiful home and the best place to watch the sunrise. We had a great time.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Joan P M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect ocean front location with spectacular views of the ocean from the front decks. Enjoyed beautiful sunsets from the rooftop. Jimmy, our host, was extremely helpful and attentive. One of our guests has mobility challenges. This property has an elevator and a primary suite on the main level with a walk in shower. Perfect for him. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thomas M.

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

Excellent place!

This was a fantastic place to stay! The description was accurate and it is ON THE BEACH. Absolutely gorgeous views and great communication with the owner.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Melissa M.

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

Week at Folly

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this beautiful home. The location was perfect and we loved how easy the beach access was.Thanks Jimmy, we look forward to staying here again sometime.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Colleen O.

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

Wonderful beach house

Great location. Huge house. Perfect for my family gathering
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Martha m.

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

Wonderful beach visit.

We enjoyed this lovely home. The proximity to the ocean was amazing. This home was clean, comfortable and convenient. Would recommend to anyone looking for a ocean front experience at Folly.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sally A.

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

Friend and family beach trip

Had an amzing week! Location was perfect, owner made sure we had what we needed. Plenty of room for our group of 9 adults. The beach location can't be beat!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Meg C.

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

Amazing!!

We had such a great stay. This is an amazing house. Great host! Hope to come back again next year!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Tammy W.

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

Loved it

We had a fantastic day as always, definitely coming back next year. Will probably be our sixth year in a row.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Meg C.

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

Amazing House!

This is our second visit to this house. We have been coming to Folly for vacation for a long time and this is our favorite rental. Amazing property with an awesome host! Hope to come back next year for a third time.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Byron L.

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

It was great !

A few things could have been an issue but the home owner informed me ahead of time so it was expected We loved it and will go back !
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Adam H.

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

On top of the beach

The house was just perfect. Doesn't get any closer to the water and waves than this. Plenty of space and beautifully decorated. We have stayed at several homes on the island and this one is now our favorite. We will definitely be coming back to this house.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

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

Spacious house with beautiful views

Plenty of parking house has excellent views of the sunrise and sunsets. Elevator was very helpfully for my mom. Thanks again enjoyed our stay
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brenda B.

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

Wonderful house for family vacation!

Great spacious house with a great location. We had 6 adults and 4 children (ages 3 to 8) and we had plenty of room. The location on the ocean and so close to Folly Beach restaurants was perfect. The check in instructions were great and the manager was great to work with and quick to respond.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kim M.

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

Fantastic Family Memory Making

What a wonderful location! Great access to the beach for all ages and the kitchen was well appointed with everything we needed for making family meals. We saw dolphins every morning from the deck and truly enjoyed the space in this house- plenty of room for all of us. Couldn’t have been a better vacation over the Fourth of July on the quieter end of the island.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sai kumar

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We had a wonderful stay at this beautiful oceanfront property with our friends and young children. The view was absolutely breathtaking, and being just steps away from the beach made it perfect for relaxing and making memories together. The home was clean, spacious, and well-equipped for both adults and kids, which made our stay incredibly comfortable. It truly felt like a home away from home. What made our experience even more special was the host, James Nolan. He was incredibly humble, kind, and responsive. He went above and beyond to ensure we had good memories. Thank you for your hospitality—it was a memorable trip!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tracee T.

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

Folly 2023

Great house. Owner was great and friendly. Good time had by all!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barbara B.

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

Wedding days

You absolutely can't beat the view. The best location on the beach by far with a view of the ocean, marsh and Morris Island lighthouse.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024