House in Folly Beach, SC

Southern Tides At Folly / On Water / 1 Block to Downtown / Walk To Beach / Pool

Southern Tides At Folly / On Water / 1 Block to Downtown / Walk To Beach / Pool

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Amazing Water Views / Southern Tides is Red Arrow
Charming Low-Country / Charleston Architecture in  Beautiful Neighborhood
Family Room with Incredible Water Views
Screened In Porch with Water Views and Seating for 6
Screened-In Patio with Dining and Shade Overlooking Water & Marsh

Overview of Southern Tides At Folly / On Water / 1 Block to Downtown / Walk To Beach / Pool

10 out of 10 Exceptional
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8155 sq m

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • Hot tubHot tubHot tub
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer

Check out the area

Folly Beach, SC
  • Popular LocationFolly Island Beaches9 min walk
  • Popular LocationFolly Beach Fishing Pier11 min walk
  • Popular LocationFolly Beach County Park6 min drive
  • AirportCharleston, SC (CHS-Charleston Intl.)36 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom #2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom #3

2 Single Bunk Beds

Master Bedroom #1

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom #2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom #3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master Bedroom #1 Bath

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining Area

About this property

Southern Tides At Folly / On Water / 1 Block to Downtown / Walk To Beach / Pool

Welcome to Southern Tides at Folly! Whether a returning guest to SC or if this is your first time, we hope you will consider our well appointed home for your visit to the low-country, we promise you will fall in love. While we have a 2+ car garage and added community parking, you will not need the cars if staying on Folly as our front door is one block or 0.3 miles (less than 5 minute walk) to all the restaurants, coffee shops, bars and shopping on Center Street and just another 0.1 miles (2-3 minutes more) to incredible Folly Beach. Whether coming down to Folly Beach or planning to visit historic Charleston (12 miles away) and its many attractions (or both), Southern Tides is the perfect year round place for you to experience all that this incredible area has to offer.

From the kitchen, family room, screened porch, or master bedroom and master bedroom deck, watch the fishing boats coming/going, the sail boats rocking, or paddle boarders as they navigate the beautiful Folly River and marsh wildlife. The home is a 3 bedroom (king, queen, & double bunk beds) / 3 full bathroom townhouse which sleeps up to 8 comfortably. The home has hardwood floors throughout and is decorated in a cozy beach theme. You will enjoy the water views from the comfortable family room and open concept living, kitchen, and dining area. The kitchen is well appointed with everything you will need to cook or entertain (including a Keurig which we always wish we had when we visit VRBO rentals). Enjoy morning coffee and sunrise or evening on the screened in porch with dining set and seating for 6. We also provide a game basket, pack & play which can be used in lieu of a crib, etc.

There is a also a rear outdoor patio with an outdoor shower to rinse off after a day at the beach. In the garage you will find beach chairs, a cart/dolly, body boards, skim boards, and beach toys for your personal use and enjoyment. We provide 4 beach cruiser type bikes so you can explore the island, or go downtown for a shaved ice, watch a sunset at Mariners Cays, watch the surfers at the Washout, or down to see the Morris Island Lighthouse.

Your stay will also include access to our community swimming pool (Seasonal / which overlooks the marsh and Folly River) as well as the community boat dock. The pool and dock are less than 50-feet from our front door. Have a drink out under the covered dock and watch some of the most amazing sunsets, dolphins swimming up the river, or maybe try your hand at fishing, crabbing or launch your personal kayaks or paddle boards directly off the dock.

If you have been to Folly before, welcome home. If not, welcome and be ready to relax. Folly Beach (also referred to as "The Edge of America" sits on a small 5-mile long barrier island just a short 15-20 minute drive outside of historic Charleston, SC. Folly is an eclectic surf beach with a laid-back vibe and is great for just a couples getaway, girls retreat, or a family-vacation. It is also known as the the best surf beach in all of SC, while still having a shallow drop off of the sand into the water making it great for the young kids to wade and play. Try you hand at surfing (several surf schools), kite surfing, or just stroll the beach and look for shells. The beach is wide (with exception of king-high tides sometimes) and the sand is soft from the beach all the way into the water. Downtown Folly offers an array of shopping, restaurants, coffee shops, bars, live music venues, etc.

Folly Beach Rental Registration Number: STR22-01029

Property manager

Eric & Catherine Amhaus
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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Water view

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 24
Check out before 10:30 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
We require a 5+ night stay June-August. Exceptions permitted when less than a 5-day opening exists between existing reservations.
No parking in the driveway. Please use the garage. If you have a 3rd vehicle, there is a parking pass to park at the entrance.
Compliance with Water's Edge HOA Rules and Regulations (provided with renters welcome packet and posted in home)

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Folly Beach

Located on the waterfront, this holiday home is in Waters Edge, a walkable area in Folly Beach with good shopping. USS Yorktown and Patriots Point are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include Charleston City Market and Fort Sumter. South Carolina Aquarium and Splash Zone Waterpark are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

What's nearby

  • Folly Island Beaches - 9 min walk
  • Folly Beach Fishing Pier - 11 min walk
  • Folly Beach County Park - 6 min drive
  • Morris Island Lighthouse - 8 min drive
  • Port of Charleston Cruise Terminal - 19 min drive

Getting around

  • Charleston Station - 31 min drive
  • Charleston, SC (CHS-Charleston Intl.) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • Famulari's Pizzeria Brewpub - 9 min drive
  • Bohemian Bull - 7 min drive
  • Pier 101 Restaurant & Bar - 11 min walk
  • The Bounty Bar - 9 min walk
  • Rita's Seaside Grille - 10 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Southern Tides At Folly / On Water / 1 Block to Downtown / Walk To Beach / Pool have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Southern Tides At Folly / On Water / 1 Block to Downtown / Walk To Beach / Pool pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Southern Tides At Folly / On Water / 1 Block to Downtown / Walk To Beach / Pool?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Southern Tides At Folly / On Water / 1 Block to Downtown / Walk To Beach / Pool?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Southern Tides At Folly / On Water / 1 Block to Downtown / Walk To Beach / Pool located?

Located in Waters Edge, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Folly Island Beaches and Folly Beach Fishing Pier. Folly Beach County Park is 1.6 mi (2.6 km) away.

Reviews

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Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jill W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A very nice getaway
We really enjoyed our stay here. The house is a short walk to breakfast and dinner and nightlife. The bedrooms (there are 3) are all very separated from each other, which is nice. The pictures say it all... water views, bikes, beach chairs. What's not to like? Thank you owners!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wedding
The location is fantastic! Walking distance to everything! Highly recommend this property to everyone!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

John M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Weekend
Beautiful setting, walking distance close to great restaurants. Perfect for our 3 family group of 8, look forward to next time.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katie C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Another great stay in Folly
This was our third stay in Folly Beach but our first at this property. We chose it for the peaceful location on the marsh and proximity to town. The house was perfect for our family. We loved looking out on the water. Even spotted some dolphins one morning. Walked to restaurants and shops everyday. Home was clean, beds were comfortable and owners were very responsive.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carissa G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay
We had a great stay here! Location was great, place was beautiful and the host was very responsive! We would stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

About the host

Hosted by Eric & Catherine Amhaus

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Eric’s first experience with Charleston was in the summer of 1993 when he reported to The Citadel as a freshmen (knob as they are called) to pursue a degree in Civil Engineering. Having originally grown up in the northeast, Eric grew up surfing the eastern shore. He bought a surf board at McKevlin’s surf shop here in Folly and surfed the “wash-out” at the east end of the island during his cadet years. After 4 years at The Citadel and spending summers docking boats at the Charleston City Marina, Eric moved to Colorado where he met Catherine. We were married at the Citadel chapel in 2001. While it was Catherine's first time in Charleston, she fell in love immediately and our dream to have a 2nd home here began. We had continued to visit Charleston and Folly Beach at least once per year for reunion’s, romantic weekends, or family vacations. During all those years, we narrowed our search down to Folly Beach for the local and laid-back and undeveloped vibe of both the beach, but also the town and people.


Why they chose this property

We had always said that Charleston was just like an old pair of jeans for us – “it just fits”! In 2017, our 15+ year dream became a reality when we purchased Southern Tides at 116 W. 2nd Street here in Folly Beach on the “Edge of America”. We hope you will consider our home and find Folly Beach and the surrounding Charleston area as welcoming as we have!

What makes this property unique

Southern Tides has it all! Incredible low country water views of sunrises and sunsets, marsh views, community pool, dock, close walking distance to downtown and beach, and a laid-back non-commercialized/local vibe. The beach is beautiful and great for both families as well as teenagers and older kids looking to surf, boogie board, skim board, play volleyball, etc.

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