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Bright, breezy living room perfect for movie nights, game nights, and relaxing
Bright, breezy living room perfect for movie nights, game nights, and relaxing
Cool couch for those hot beach days.
Cool couch for those hot beach days.
Cool couch for those hot beach days.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 4750 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

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

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only · Outdoor shower

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

1 Block to THE MOTHER SEA. Super easy and quick walk.

We named it the RATHERSHACK because you'd rather be here than anyplace else in the world. We are 'second row' from the beach - which means a 45 second walk for you slow pokes, or 30 seconds for the average beach bum. The cottage we are advertising and scheduling here is the 2 BR 1.5 bath, this one is called the BeachShack. Lots of charm and beach feel decor at no extra charge as this unit has all new beach-style furnishings, flooring, paint, new roof, and new air conditioning installed. All cottages have open floor plans for casual gatherings after your day at the beach. This Unit has a fully stocked kitchen utensils etc with microwave and dishwasher. The 2 BR features a large master with a queen bed and the second bedroom has a full bed, plenty of changing room. Super clean no allergens pet dander etc as we do not allow pets. Units have Free TV, Smart TV and WIFI. Off Street parking for 1 vehicles included. . Gas grill on site available for you grill masters out there. Riding bikes is one of our favorite things to do around around here, and look at all the sugar shacks, moderate homes, and homemade fishing piers plopped right next to the occasional McMansion. Architectural variety on every block. Folly Beach makes no judgment on who you are or where you come from...just bring your flip flops and come as you are.

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Property manager

KATHERINE GRIMES
Premier Host

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Amenities

Kitchen
Air conditioning
Laundry
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Children count as a heartbeat we allow total of 4.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
NO MORE THEN 4 total heartbeats. INCLUDING ALL GUEST

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

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A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Folly Beach

Located in Folly Beach, this cottage is near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Folly Island Beaches and Waterfront Park, while USS Yorktown and Patriots Point are cultural highlights. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Joseph P. Riley, Jr. Park or TD Arena. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and hiking nearby.
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Folly Beach, SC

What's nearby

  • Folly Island Beaches - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Center Street - 8 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Folly Beach Fishing Pier - 8 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Folly Beach County Park - 4 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Port of Charleston Cruise Terminal - 19 min drive - 19.7 km

Getting around

  • Charleston Station - 32 min drive
  • Charleston, SC (CHS-Charleston Intl.) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lowlife Bar - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Rita's Seaside Grille - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Famulari's Pizzeria Brewpub - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Loggerhead's Beach Grill - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Pier 101 Restaurant & Bar - ‬8 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is 1 Block to THE MOTHER SEA. Super easy and quick walk. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at 1 Block to THE MOTHER SEA. Super easy and quick walk. ?

There is free parking nearby.

What time is check-in at 1 Block to THE MOTHER SEA. Super easy and quick walk. ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 1 Block to THE MOTHER SEA. Super easy and quick walk. ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 1 Block to THE MOTHER SEA. Super easy and quick walk. located?

Situated by the sea, this cottage is within a 10-minute walk of Folly Island Beaches, Center Street and Folly Beach Fishing Pier. Folly Beach County Park is 1.9 mi (3.1 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 139 out of 150 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 150 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 150 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 150 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 150 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jo E.

Fabulous accommodation near the beach

We stayed here for my husband’s birthday earlier this month. The beach and pier are a short walk away.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

William H.

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

New Years 2025

Simple set up for busy outgoing people. The house is small.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura D.

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

Wonderful

Perfect.Nice clean house.Close to beach !
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen B.

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

Family Vacation

This property was absolutely perfect. We were in town for graduation and wanted to be close to the ocean but have one member of our party that cannot do a lot of stairs or a lot of walking. This property was ground level with a few stairs in and only a block off the beach, so easy access. The perfect property for our stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric G.

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

Vacation

The place was just as it was posted. Clean, quiet, close to beach and town. We enjoyed our time there!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shannon G.

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

Perfection!

We had a great stay! The property was exactly as described in the listing and was super clean! Great location, super close to beach access. We cannot wait to stay here again!!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

BARBARA C.

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

Coral cottage

This place was perfect and had everything we needed from patio, beach chairs and easy beach access!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maryann T.

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

A clean, refreshing vacation

The listing leaves nothing to the imagination, it's clean and beautiful and just enough space for my two young daughters, myself and my mother in law. It was the perfect girl vacation. Off the main drag enough that it was quiet at night but still easy to walk to any restaurant. The beach was the perfect distance to be able to come and go from the beach and a short 15 minutes to Charleston. It had plenty of towels, kitchen necessities and space for what we needed. Thank you for a lovely stay, we'll be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

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

Beach Shack

We loved this house and our stay at Folly Beach. The house was clean and so cute! Two things to keep in mind are the driveway is shared so someone's car, in addition to yours, will be in front of that cute covered garage/patio area the whole time. The other thing is that the outdoor shower has no door and has generously spaced boards so you can't really use it as an extra shower like we usually do at the beach. That said, it's a great house and area. We would definitely rent this place or from Katt again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brenda H.

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

Loved the Beach Shack.

BeachShack was wonderful! Loved the location. Very tastefully decorated! It was perfect for the 3 of us. We definitely would stay there again if we’re in this area! Thanks for sharing your BeachShack with us! The only negative is water pressure & temperature of water when taking a shower but this was discussed with property manager & was assured she will take care of this!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris P.

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

A+ Experience!

Katt was a fantastic host! The house was super clean, convenient to local restaurants, and a two minute walk to the beach. You can’t really ask for much more than that! We will definitely be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joseph A.

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

Great rental

Have been going to Folly for years and really Enjoyed the stay at the rather shacks. Great location. Clean. Accurate representation in the listing. Property manager was very accessible and helpful. Close to beach access and town. Recommend 100%
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Meredith J.

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

Hotel like accommodations

Beautiful property with only short 3min walk to beach. The beds were very comfy and we loved the covered patio area. We enjoyed our stay and Katt was an excellent host. Check in and out procedures were a breeze. The only thing we wished we would have had at the property was a second TV. Highly recommend as a great beach house!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kerstin V.

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

very good

It was a nice week
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jamie B.

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

So cute, clean and convenient!

Super cute, very clean and incredibly convenient! We had never been to Folly Beach before but this property didn’t disappoint! It had everything we never knew we needed. The beach is a literal 45 second walk from the property which was fantastic with a 2 year old. Highly recommend!
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christie V.

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

Great beach access!

Katt was a very responsive host and the cottage was just as advertised. The only surprise was that the outdoor shower isn’t meant for anything except rinsing off sand. Otherwise, a perfectly sized cottage for 4, if two of your party are small. Fantastic beach access and not too far from the action on Center Street.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gregory M.

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

Anniversary Awesomeness w/ a Beachy twist

Definitely recommend this property. What a quaint little place. Perfectly located with a short walk to the beach. Everything was as described by the owner. On this adventure we stayed most of our time on the island. Everything you need is right there. We will definitely be back (our 4th trip to Charleston but 1st staying on the island). If, If I had to say anything in the somewhat negative...it would be that this place needs a washer/dryer, because if you stay 6 nights like we did, it would be nice to not have to go anywhere else to wash your clothes. Trust me, that was not a deal breaker. You will not be disappointed by booking this 2 bedroom house. Enjoy!!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jill F.

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

Sweet Stay at Folly

Super cute, and clean cottage a few steps from the beach. It was super hot as we went in July, but the Air Conditioning worked GREAT and the beds were super comfy. Kay was super friendly and available. Highly Recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mary T.

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

Wonderful Stat

My family and I thoroughly enjoyed our stay! Our girls loved being so close to the beach and we did walk to shops as well. Thank you!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lisa Z., Austin, USA

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

Charming Beach Cottage

This charming beach cottage was a perfect property for my family and I to spend a relaxing couple of days at. It was exactly as described in the listing, and so close to the beach and Center St. It is obvious the hosts take immense pride and care of their rentals, and we can’t wait to book another stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

TRACY J.

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

Love this place!

Everything about this cottage is great. Very clean and up to date appliances was nice. The decor is absolutely adorable and the best part is the beach is just 1 block away. The owners really thought of everything from beach chairs, beach towels, etc.. I will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Colleen M., Where do you live?

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

Perfect Little Paradise

We had such a wonderful time. The property was adorable. Steps from the beach. We would recommend this property to anyone !
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

James W.

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

Beautiful, welcoming ckean unit. Close to all we wanted to do. Beach ust steps away

Very nice property. Would reccomend
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kristy C.

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

Cozy Stay

This is a perfect cozy spot at Folly. Katherine was extremely friendly and helpful with any questions we had. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Robyn H.

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

Fun vacation stay

The beachshack is cute, clean, and convenient to all Folly Beach has to offer...Perfect accommodations for a beach getaway with our children. The owners are responsive and the house was comfortable. We hope to return again soon!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

About the host

Hosted by KATHERINE GRIMES

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We met in the cold Granite State of New Hampshire, fell in love, sold our houses, threw away the snowshovels, and bought us a perfect shack in paradise. After we fixed her up... you now have the Rathershack in all its glory waiting for you to come and add the next chapter. We thank you in advance for helping us live our dream. We live on site so feel free to stop in for a cold one or advice on where to go hide out, or step out and kick up your dancin shoes. The sign over our door says PARTYville, but more often than not we flip it over so it reads NAPville. Sometimes one leads to the other. You know the drill........

Why they chose this property

We bought this place to live the simple life in a beach town, and have family and friends visit. Plus, wouldn't you rather deal with an owner who lives on site and is totally psyched to be here and have YOU as our guest.

We also 5 other cottages to pick from, Go to HomeAway.com and check them out:

RatherShacks -

3671707 RoofShack 2 bedroom 1 bath
3876249 ChillShack 1 bedroom 1 bath
3948147 TinyShack 1 bedroom 1 bath (Tiny)
3948148 SurfShack 2 bedroom 2 bath
4086494 SandShack 2 bedroom 1 bath (not posted yet to HomeAway) but you can view on our web site RatherShacks

What makes this property unique

All bars on Folly Beach are within walking distance. Plus the house was pink...and we decided to keep the color.

Languages:

English

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