Mermaid Retreat 2 Blocks From the Beach! ~Sea Glass Cottage

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1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 3500 sq ft

Popular amenities

Parking available
Air conditioning
Pet-friendly
Dryer
Washer
Barbecue grill

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Folly Beach, SC

Folly Island Beaches
‪4 min walk‬
Folly Beach Fishing Pier
‪16 min walk‬
Folly Beach County Park
‪8 min drive‬
Charleston, SC (CHS-Charleston Intl.)
‪36 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 3)

Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Living room - Daybed

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

About this property

One of Folly's Best! This classic and renovated cozy beach cottage is only a two minute stroll to the Atlantic Ocean! This 1 queen bedroom 1 bath cottage has a daybed in the living area so it can accommodate up to three guests but it is also the perfect couple's getaway. An oversized antique stained glass window in the bedroom adds romance to this sweet bungalow. Sea Glass is located in a quiet residential area only a six block stroll to the Center Street restaurants nightlife and fishing pier. There is a grilling area and laundry facility on site. The cottage also has a private screened porch. Sea Glass Cottage allows up to 2 well-behaved, house-broken, flea-treated dogs with approval. Please include the breed and size of your dog when you inquire. Grill use: propane and cleaning responsibility of the guest.
Sea Glass Cottage shares a laundry room that is located on the ground level of neighboring 615 East Erie. Please respect your neighbors and remove clothes as soon as possible. Please book with confidence. This property is licensed by the city of Folly Beach as a vacation rental - LIC005366. Because of the potential of fraud we would not recommend booking a property not licensed by the city of Folly Beach as a vacation rental.

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Folly's Best Rentals

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Kitchen

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Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets 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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Folly Beach

Located in Folly Beach, this holiday home is by the sea. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Folly Island Beaches and Waterfront Park, while USS Yorktown and Patriots Point are cultural highlights. South Carolina Aquarium and Fort Lamar Historic Preserve are also worth visiting.

Folly Beach, SC

What's nearby

Folly Island Beaches - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
Folly Beach Fishing Pier - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
Center Street - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
Folly Beach County Park - 8 min drive - 3.8 km
Port of Charleston Cruise Terminal - 20 min drive - 20.3 km

Getting around

Charleston Station - 29 min drive
Charleston, SC (CHS-Charleston Intl.) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

‪Lowlife Bar - ‬17 min walk
‪Rita's Seaside Grille - ‬17 min walk
‪Famulari's Pizzeria Brewpub - ‬10 min drive
‪Loggerhead's Beach Grill - ‬20 min walk
‪Pier 101 Restaurant & Bar - ‬17 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Mermaid Retreat 2 Blocks From the Beach! ~Sea Glass Cottage pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Mermaid Retreat 2 Blocks From the Beach! ~Sea Glass Cottage?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Mermaid Retreat 2 Blocks From the Beach! ~Sea Glass Cottage?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Mermaid Retreat 2 Blocks From the Beach! ~Sea Glass Cottage located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Folly Island Beaches, Folly Beach Fishing Pier and Center Street. Folly Beach County Park is 2.3 mi (3.7 km) away.

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

8/10 Good

Sheryl P.

16 Apr, 2025

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

Close to the beach.

We enjoyed our nice walks to the beach and the neighborhood. It was about 6 blocks to walk to shopping and eating. We found parking that worked out nicely for us.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth S.

2 Mar, 2025

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

Perfect Beach Cottage

Sweet little beach cottage. Loved being walking distance to the beach and restaurants.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lauren K.

2 Dec, 2024

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

Perfect Getaway

We came to Charleston for some medical testing at MUSC but wanted to offset with a short vacation. This property was perfect. It was awesome that we could bring the dogs with us and it was a very quick walk to the ocean. It was very cozy and had all the amenities we needed. The only thing we would have changed was the queen bed was very creaky and not very comfortable. Being there for medical reasons, it would have been nice to have a more comfortable bed. We ended up sleeping separately on the couch and day bed so we could be more comfortable and have the TV on. If the mattress was changed, we would stay again in a heartbeat. We LOVED the location and property.

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debra C G.

19 Oct, 2024

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

Beach Cottage

Loved this cottage getaway. It had everything you would need. Located in a nice quiet neighborhood. It was within walking distance to shops, the beach,restaurants and more. Also recommend going downtown to eat at Chubby Fish and have a glass of wine at the Tippling House. Love all the charm of Charleston.

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Emalie L.

30 Sept, 2024

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

Great weekend getaway

Cute cottage- great location to beach access- hot shower. Front porch was charming but Could use some wood and screen replacement/ it's the beach, weather is brutal on wood. Overall, I'd stay there again.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Steve R.

27 Sept, 2024

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

Stay

Enjoyed our stay

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Annemarie H.

17 Sept, 2024

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

Beach getaway

Our 1st time on Folly — loved the cottage - perfect comfort amenities and location to beach and town. We’ll be back next year!

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth H.

10 Sept, 2024

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

Easy, Cozy Stay

Everything at property represented as is in listing. Appreciated that we could bring our dogs and property was able to accommodate a last minute early checkin for added fee. Rules/instructions were straight forward and house had everything we needed to make a rainy stay comfy and cozy. We loved the little town of Folly. We have family in Charleston so this was close enough to be able to participate in the functions we travelled for but far enough away to feel like we had our own getaway. My only complaint, truly, was the shower. The pressure was low and the temperature kept changing from hot to cold on its own. But I don’t personally book properties based on the shower, but just in case anyone reading this does… Everything else was near perfect.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura C.

9 Sept, 2024

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

Perfect location!

This beach cottage was as listed and in the perfect location! Easy walking to town, the beach and easy to access downtown Charleston. I enjoyed staying in this cottage, however upon arrival there were several air fresheners that were extremely strong. For medical reasons, I cannot have intense smells. I reached out to the property manager who told me they did not have air fresheners in the house, yet I found 4 hidden. I wish they had been honest upfront. Otherwise, amazing stay! Highly recommend!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan H.

3 Jul, 2024

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

Small cottage hide-away

Great location. Close to beach access and the town center, yet quiet with less traffic. Cottage has all amenities one could ask for. Most enjoyable stay.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ellen H.

18 May, 2024

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

Love Folly

Quaint. We really enjoyed being at Folly after 4 years.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michele w.

15 May, 2024

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

Convenient Beach House

Close walk to the beach. Quaint cottage everything that you need to be comfortable.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

RUTH L.

27 Apr, 2024

Liked: Location

Disliked: Communication

Folly Beach is wonderful. The cottage was ok.

We loved the area. We enjoyed beautiful weather and Folly Beach itself is great! The cottage and property management left a little to be desired. The grill didn't work. There was no regular oven. There was a convection oven but the rack needed to use the convection oven was missing. I called management and they weren't able to help. There were no instructions for the TV. The bed was covered with foam pads that bunched up making the bed very lumpy. The entire mattress and foam pads were encased in a zippered plastic cover so you were basically sleeping on a sheet of thick plastic. The bottom sheet was too small and wouldn't stay on the mattress, bunching up around you and again - you were left sleeping on a thick plastic cover. The cottage wasn't really very clean. It had obviously been gone through before we arrived but it appeared linens were changed and fresh towels put out but that was about it.

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jill W.

24 Mar, 2024

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

Perfect pet friendly cottage

Great location near beach and bark park. A little of a walk into the main rd and restaurant's but definitely possible. Charming cottage and well appointed. I would stay again!

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Kathy C.

3 Mar, 2024

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

Seaglass

Very cute,small cottage. Close to the beach and town.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

rebecca g.

29 Dec, 2023

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

Xmas at folly

House was clean. A few minor issues. No big deal.

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda D., Chapel Hill, NC, USA

12 Nov, 2023

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

Cute cottage

Great location and very comfortable for two people. We will definitely be back.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica F.

23 Oct, 2023

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

Amazing home near the water!

We loved our stay in Folly Beach, the home is lovely and very close to the ocean, local sites, and great restaurants. Highly recommended!

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jane

17 Oct, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

This was a great place for me; nicely furnished and comfortable; lovely front porch and backyard; loved walking the neighborhood Only con for me was I was unable to access the wifi network and let the rental company know but they didn’t respond; must say it wouldn’t keep me from staying there again!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

James C.

21 Sept, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

very nice time

The unit was very pleasant to stay at. Pricy for the location and amenities. I would hope for cable next time. Yes I would recommend this stay especially if your not wanting the standard hotel or condo stay. Very unique...

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

susan a., Philadelphia

10 Sept, 2023

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

September stay

Cozy cottage, perfect for a couple or small family. Easy walk to the beach, short drive or walk to restaurants and shops. Not the fanciest, but full of character. Just what you want on Folly!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Raquel C.

7 Sept, 2023

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

Great location and a perfect stay for two.

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Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dwight S.

4 Sept, 2023

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

Beach walk stay

Great host, short walk to beach. Very accommodating.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brittany R.

18 Jul, 2023

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

Cute and convenient

Cute, clean pet friendly cottage conveniently located near down town and quick access to the beach. Small AC unit, but did the job well. If you prefer a cooler room to sleep in, I would recommend bringing an extra portable fan for the bedroom. Also, there were not any covers on the couch cushions, which could be due to potential damage from pets, so I would recommend bringing a few extra blankets or sheets to protect the couch. Overall, a wonderful, cozy stay.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

linda b.

12 Jun, 2023

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

Cozy week at Folly Beach

My husband and I, and our two little pups enjoyed our week at Sea Glass cottage. The proximity to the beach access was easy to walk back and forth too and located far enough away from all of the activity that it felt peaceful for our little family but close enough to bike to Bert’s and Center street easily. The cottage is small but there’s plenty of seating and enough room. The bed was comfy and everything was clean. Kitchen was well equipped with everything we needed. There isn’t a traditional oven/full stove but it was enough for breakfasts and small things and we even baked a pizza on the grill outside. I really enjoyed reading on the screened in porch and the outside shower was great for rinsing off after the beach. We actually requested an additional day during our stay and that was taken care of easily. My only small complaint was that we could have used more bath towels and such. We ended up doing laundry so we just washed the two we had. Overall a very nice stay.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023