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A wooden structure with a staircase leading to a deck, surrounded by natural vegetation.
A residential building with a wooden staircase leading to a porch.
A wooden boardwalk leading to a beach with waves and a clear sky.
A modern bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a desk, and a chair.
A beachfront property with a multi-story building, a staircase leading to the entrance, and a sandy beach in the foreground.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire apartment

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Folly Beach, SC
  • Place, Folly Island Beaches
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Folly Beach Fishing Pier
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Charleston City Market
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Airport, Charleston, SC (CHS-Charleston Intl.)
    ‪33 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Folly Beach

With a stay at this apartment in Folly Beach, you'll be on the beach, just steps from Folly Island Beaches and a 4-minute drive from Folly Beach Fishing Pier. .This beach apartment is 13.2 mi (21.3 km) from Charleston City Market and 12.1 mi (19.5 km) from Medical University of South Carolina.
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What's nearby

  • Folly Island Beaches - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Folly Beach Fishing Pier - 3 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Medical University of South Carolina - 18 min drive - 13.5 miles
  • College of Charleston - 19 min drive - 13.7 miles
  • Charleston City Market - 21 min drive - 14.3 miles

Getting around

  • Charleston Station - 31 min drive
  • Charleston Intl. Airport (CHS) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dead Low Coffee - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Rita's Seaside Grille - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Loggerhead's Beach Grill - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Chico Feo - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Lowlife - ‬4 min drive

About this property

"The Retreat" at Dolphin's Watch - Up

The Retreat at Dolphin's Watch
Location: Folly Beach, South Carolina, USA

Overview:
Welcome to The Retreat at Dolphin’s Watch, an ideal spot for a relaxing Folly Beach getaway. This charming one-bedroom, one-bathroom vacation home is located on the upper level of an oceanfront duplex, offering stunning views and an inviting island lifestyle. Perfect for couples or solo travelers, The Retreat provides a serene escape with beautiful ocean vistas from both the open living room and the cozy queen bedroom.

Features:
Living Area:
The bright and open living area provides a comfortable spot to relax and enjoy the beautiful ocean view. The open layout seamlessly connects to the kitchen, making it easy to enjoy the sights and sounds of the beach even while indoors.

Kitchen:
The kitchen is equipped with essential appliances and ample counter space, perfect for preparing meals while taking in the ocean view.

Bedroom:
Primary Bedroom: Queen bed with a view of the ocean, providing a peaceful retreat for restful nights and beautiful morning sunrises.

Bathroom:
The bathroom features modern amenities, ensuring a comfortable stay.

Outdoor Space:
Step outside to your large private deck, where you can relax and take in the sights and sounds of the ocean. Underneath the house, there’s a hammock perfectly positioned for optimum relaxation right by the beach.

Amenities:
Free Wi-Fi
Flat-screen TV
Air conditioning
One parking space
Please note: This unit does not include a washer/dryer.

Nearby Attractions:
Located right on the beach, The Retreat at Dolphin's Watch is within easy reach of Folly Beach’s shops, dining, and entertainment options, while providing a peaceful oceanfront escape.

House Rules:
Check-in time: 4:00 PM
Check-out time: 10:00 AM
Maximum occupancy: 2 guests
Quiet hours: 10:00 PM to 8:00 AM — No loud music or parties allowed.
Parking: One space provided

Only Visa, Mastercard, and Discover accepted for direct payments.

Exclusive Beach Gear Credit:
Book a stay of 4–14 nights and receive a $175 credit towards beach gear rentals, courtesy of our partnership with VayK Gear.

Book Your Stay:
We would love to host you at The Retreat at Dolphin’s Watch! For more information or to book your stay, please contact us at Charleston Coast Vacations by dunes properties. Embrace the island lifestyle with ocean views, beachside relaxation, and a private deck at this charming Folly Beach retreat.

This property is licensed as a short term rental on Folly Beach LIC008092
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned apartment, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Guests will find features like internet access.

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Internet access

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • 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)
  • Deadbolt lock
  • 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 not 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 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

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"The Retreat" at Dolphin's Watch - Up Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 47 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 47 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 47 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 47 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 47 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beach view is unbeatable and located at a surfing break. Small, clean. Perfect for 1 or 2 people prioritizing view and direct beach access. Located at a quieter end of Folly, which was perfect. Downstairs apartment shares stairway, parking and beach access. Easy to navigate it all. Will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had a beautiful beach view! It was perfect!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice,clean and would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very nice location

Enjoyed are stay great location !!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent Stay

Beautiful property in an excellent part of Folly!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved everything about our stay! The location is perfect because the beach is more private and is only a quick bike ride to the pier and restaurants. The house was very clean and comfortable.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place for a getaway

Stayed here with my wife and had a great time. It's a great size for two people and has a wonderful view of the ocean.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
great view with easy beach access and an outdoor shower. Parking was very tight the first night, as the unit below us had 2 cars parked in an area probably best served by two cars. Host was very communicative and checkin/out was very easy. Cleaning staff was very on top of their checkout time. They were waiting on the staircase about 15-20 minutes before we needed to be out of the unit. That said, everything was very clean and comfortable for the two of us. You are off the main drag by over a mile so it was very peaceful!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Sweet retreat!

Awesome location right on the beach! Place was as advertised, clean, and very nice. Will stay there again!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect location

Well kept house and an amazing view
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely Beachfront Home

Small and unique just perfect for two!! We were happy to spend a portion of our 20th wedding anniversary here!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great beach views

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this location. Nice quiet neighborhood with beautiful views and easy access to beach. Loved it!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

relaxing and beautiful

the property was far enough away from the town part of the beach to give us privacy but close enough to be convenient for shopping and eating
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Dolphin's Landing, brilliant location

Our stay was wonderful. Had some tv and internet issues but we overlooked that. We didn't miss it because the weather was great.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Long Weekend

Beautiful views and fantastic weather made for a fantastic weekend!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy
Extremely run down and grimy. Smelled terrible as soon as we walked in. Very rund down. Stains and holes all over the walls. Kitchen cabinets and appliances very run down. Windows barely functional. Bathroom is very small and smelly and run down. Would absolutely not rent ever again for any price.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A perfect couples getaway on Folly.

We loved the our time. The view is perfect and parking is easy. The house was clean. If you are a young couple looking for a getaway this is the perfect place.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
location and doors/windows/deck looking at ocean were 5 starswould have liked motion detector lights on steps; some parts of railing on steps are loose and not super safe. problem with securing french door to deck. loved it overall
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Folly Beach on the beach

It was lovely being right on the beach, being able to watch the sunrise. Hear the surf.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cozy beachfront

Small unit overlooking the ocean--perfect for a couple on a getaway trip. Dolphins appeared each day, as scheduled!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
The location is a 10, it's at the end of a dead-end road right on the beach. The deck is great 20 feet from the beach. The condo itself is in dis repair, the stairs going up to the door seems to be unsafe and in need of replacement. The unit was clean but is need of a total renovation, the stove does not work, the fridge is rusty both inside and out and the bathroom might be the smallest one I have ever seen. The worst part about our stay was the bed, it's a queen bed that was just terrible for two people to sleep on. We did not get much sleep on it as it was just horrible. We love Folly and try to get there every year, this was our second stay at this condo just because of the location. Unless this condo is updated, we will not be staying again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quiet place on the beach

Small beach front condo. Very quiet and comfortable for 2 people. The only complaint would be that there was only one thin blanket on the bed. Loved the location and the view. Will stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Amazing veiw

Great veiw of beach. Bathroom could use some tlc.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Heaven on Earth

What a great spot!! Perfect for the 2 of us as a quiet getaway….listening to the waves crash simply….can’t wait to get back
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was in a great location and the view was beautiful. Check in and check out was very easy. The cleanliness of the unit was not the best. There was make up and hair on the vanity, areas of mold on the bed skirt, and the rug when we first walked in the unit did not look like it was vacuumed. Overall, we enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025