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Deep Water Dock & Close to Beach

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Terrace/patio
Living area
Living area

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Folly Beach, SC
  • Folly Island Beaches
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Folly Beach Fishing Pier
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Folly Beach County Park
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Charleston, SC (CHS-Charleston Intl.)
    ‪37 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

2 Twin Beds

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony

About this property

Deep Water Dock & Close to Beach

This 3-bedroom, 2 1/2 bath home is full of original Folly Beach charm. The house was built in the 1930s as a fishing and hunting camp. My husband and I bought the property in 2004 and with hard work and love, we have turned it into the wonderful home that it is now. We have added all of the modern conveniences while at the same time retaining the classic look of a Folly Beach cottage. In the ten years we have lived here, we have gotten married and had two wonderful little girls, so as you can imagine, the house is very special to us.

Any correspondence from me will come from a Hostaway email address. Please be on the look-out for my emails, and if you don't get anything, please check your junk file.
Hock Homes Vacation Rental Guest Agreement, Folly River House

This Short Term Rental Agreement is entered into and made effective as of the booking date. Guests agree to the following rules and understand that possible termination of occupancy may occur if the rules are not adhered to.

The City of Folly Beach has ordinances related to noise, trash & recycling, alcohol on the beach, animals, litter, surfing, dune protection, sea turtles, smoking on the beach, requirements for special events, maximum occupancy, and golf carts. This Rental Agreement reflects these ordinances. Our Business License could be revoked if our guests do not follow these rules. Receiving a visit from Folly Beach Officials concerning any of these ordinances will result in the termination of occupancy

1. Guest responsible for renting the property must be at least 25 years old and must be staying at the property for the duration of the rental period.


2 Cancellation Policies:

A. Cancelation Policy: Reservations that are cancelled at least 60 days prior to arrival will receive a full refund of the deposit. Guests who cancel within 60 days of check-in will not receive any refund.

B. Hurricane Cancellation Policy: Cancellation due to impending storms, inclement weather or other acts of God are not eligible for refunds. Only if a mandatory evacuation order is given by the Governor of South Carolina, will any refund be given, and the refund will be only for the unused days of the reservation.

C. We strongly suggest that you purchase "Cancel For Any Reason" travel insurance. Hurricanes and other natural disasters are common to our area, and we will be unable to offer refunds for any reason other than the mandatory evacuation order mentioned above.

3. If booking through VRBO, a deposit of 50% of the total rental cost is due at booking. Final payment will be charged automatically 21 days prior to arrival. If booking through Airbnb, you will be charged the full amount at the time of booking.

4. Guests understand that no refunds or adjustments will be made due to any equipment or appliance malfunction. Hock Homes will make every effort to have the repairs made as quickly as possible. The Guest must allow the Owner or their representative access to the property at any reasonable time during your stay, except in an emergency or if a problem needs sorting out quickly and you cannot be contacted in time. In these situations, the owner can enter the property at any time without giving you prior notice.

5. Guests understand that the homeowners are not responsible for any accidents, injuries or illnesses that occur while on the premises or its facilities. The homeowners are not responsible for the loss of personal belongings or valuables of the guests. All guests are expressly assuming the risk of any harm arising from their use of the premises or others whom they invite to use the premise.

6. Check-in is a 4:00. Check-out is at 10:00.

7. Guests must adhere to the parking policy: There are up to four off-street parking spots for the property if you pull forward in the drive. Any additional cars, golf-carts, bikes, etc. must be parked on the street. (City of Folly Beach Ordinance)

8. Guests should not move furniture. Moving furniture without returning it will result in a $50 charge.

9. Guests may not have pets in the house.

10. Guests may not have parties. Parties of any kind will result in immediate termination of the rental agreement with no refund issued. Parties include dinner parties, family reunions, or any other gathering that includes more than the maximum number of occupants that the house sleeps. Loud music, screaming, yelling, dancing, or any other noise violations are also prohibited. There are three units on the property, and we expect our guests to be respectful of the guests staying in the other units. (City of Folly Beach Ordinance)

11. Guests must adhere to the maximum occupancy of the property, 8. (City of Folly Beach Ordinance)

12. Guests must follow Folly Beach guidelines for trash and recycling pick-up. (City of Folly Beach Ordinance)

A. Garbage pick up is Mondays and Thursdays mornings.

B. Recycling is every Monday from Memorial Day to Labor Day, and every other Monday during the off season..

C. .All garbage and recycling containers must be placed on the street the evening prior to pick-up and removed from the street by 6:00 p.m. on trash day.

13. Guests may not smoke anywhere on the property including the porches.

14. Guests must leave the house clean upon checkout. Your cleaning fee covers the deep clean of the kitchen, bathrooms, bedrooms, and living spaces (dusting, vacuuming, mopping, cleaning, sanitizing, etc). It also covers the washing and drying of the bed and bath linen. It does not cover the following:

A. Remove all items from the refrigerator and freezer; wipe up any spills.

B. Take out trash and recycling to the large green and blue cans in back.

C. Roll cans to the curb ONLY if checking out on the day before or the day of trash and/or recycling days.

D. Remove any clutter and/or trash from the porches and/or yard. You may leave beach accessories if they are in working order. Damaged chairs, floats, and toys should be removed. Leaving damaged items will result in a $50 charge.

E. Run the dishwasher.

F. Put all used towels in front of the washing machine.

G. Do not remove bed linen. The housekeepers will strip the beds.

H. Make sure that the thermostat is set to 78 in summer and 65 in winter.

15. Guests understand that the credit card on file will be charged for any damage done to the unit or any of the contents of the unit. Additional charges may apply for the following reasons:.

A. Failure to follow the check-out day cleaning instructions.
B. Failure to check-out by the specified check-out time (10:00 a.m.)
C. Failure to follow the trash/recycling instructions.
D. Having an unapproved pet on the premises.
E. Disturbing neighbors by not following the policies listed in # 10.
F. Failing to protect the outdoor furniture from rain at any time during the stay.
G. Failing to clean the grill after use.
H. Failing to remove all items from the dock.
I. Failing to pull the dock ladder out of the water at any time during the stay.

By agreeing to these Terms & Conditions, as acknowledged by payment for the booking, the Guest waives, discharges and agrees to hold harmless the Owner from all damages or injuries arising from or related to the Guest stay at Property, including without limitation, any accidents or injury to the Guest, Guest’s visitors and associates, and loss of money, jewelry or valuables of any kind. The Guest is responsible for keeping his valuables safe at all times.

Property manager

Tara Hock
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Parking available
Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
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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

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the neighborhood

Folly Beach

Located in Folly Beach, this vacation home is on a river. USS Yorktown and Patriots Point are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include Charleston City Market and Fort Sumter. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Joseph P. Riley, Jr. Park or TD Arena.
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Folly Beach, SC

What's nearby

  • Folly Island Beaches - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Center Street - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Folly Beach Fishing Pier - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Folly Beach County Park - 7 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Port of Charleston Cruise Terminal - 19 min drive - 19.4 km

Getting around

  • Charleston Station - 27 min drive
  • Charleston Intl. Airport (CHS) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lowlife Bar - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Rita's Seaside Grille - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Famulari's Pizzeria Brewpub - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Loggerhead's Beach Grill - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Pier 101 Restaurant & Bar - ‬9 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Deep Water Dock & Close to Beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Deep Water Dock & Close to Beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Deep Water Dock & Close to Beach?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Deep Water Dock & Close to Beach located?

Situated on a river, this vacation home 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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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jenifer S.

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

Folly Oasis

We’ve stayed here several times and it never disappoints. Great location and the space is cozy, tastefully appointed, and has everything you need for a relaxing stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany S.

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

Halloween at the beach

The property felt like we were cozy at home away from home and we loved having easy boat access at the deep water dock.
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Elizabeth T.

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

First time in Folly

The house was great! Great location! Perfect for walking to town but far enough away for the peace and quiet! My 6 year old loved our walks to the beach and my 12 and 13 year old loved riding their bikes around town. The wind kept us off the deep water dock for our stay but on a calm day it would be amazing! The walk out there alone was worth it! Highly recommend this place. Only suggestion my teenager would make is to add a TV upstairs. 😉
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Whitney K., Atlanta, USA

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

Wonderful property!

This home and property were perfect. Clean and tidy, the dock was amazing to have right out the back door. Town and the beach is just a quick bike ride away. We will be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda B.

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

Beautiful House and Boat Dock

We enjoyed everything Folly Beach has to offer from this gorgeous and immaculate house…peaceful river views from the shaded boat dock, the short walk to the public beach access, walking to the shops and restaurants on Center Street, and biking around the entire island. Saw a mama and baby dolphin surfacing near the boat dock one morning. It was a long walk out from the house but definitely my favorite spot for morning coffee or happy hour! We also enjoyed the screened front porch on those rainy evenings. The house was beautifully decorated, spacious, and super clean. We really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jon P., Charleston, South Carolina

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

Great stay

Stop looking and rent this property
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lauren V.

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

Family gathering

It was our second time vacationing at this house with our family. It fit our needs perfectly making for a memorable time for us all.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great place - clean, beautifully decorated and close to town. Loved the long walkway out to the dock area. Our only complaint was the very loud construction noise/music due to a major renovation at the house directly next door, which made it tough to thoroughly enjoy the home during the weekdays (sometimes til 7:30 at night!).
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Don W., 511 E Earle St., Landrum SC 29356

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

Will stay again!

This property is a wonderful place on Folly! From the clean well appointed interior to its wonderful location on the island we enjoyed our stay there...
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Erik w.

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

Great location

Beautiful house in a great location. Would highly recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cody R.

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

Great Location on Folly Beach

This property was very clean and had plenty of space for our family of 5. Excellent location - inshore views from the back yet easy walking distance to the beach and restaurants. Located near Folly Beach Rd for easy access to Charleston. Would stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bridget P.

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

Folly beach

Tara has a fabulous property, just as pictured in lovely folly Beach SC. We loved both the front porch and incredible sunsets on the back deck. It’s a gorgeous home full of charm. So clean and well appointed. We had a great girls trip to enjoy Charleston and made it out as Hurricane Ian takes aim. Thanks so much!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Megan T., Clayton, NC

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

Great Week

We loved the convenience of walking everywhere. Easy walk to the center of town and the beach. We really enjoyed the dock especially for sunset. It was very relaxing and we had great weather. If you have teenagers (like we did) they might want to bring a friend. Not too much for them to do in town. We still enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Abbe C., Alpharetta, GA

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

Wonderful week!

We enjoyed our stay at this beautiful property on Folly Beach! It is a cozy, charming house with a gorgeous waterfront view and just a short walk to the beach! The home owner was very easy to with with and has stocked the home/kitchen with most everything! It was the perfect place for us to call home for the week and we’d definitely stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jyotsana L.

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

Great stay in a beautiful home

The house is spotless with beautiful polished wood floors in a quiet neighborhood of Folly Beach but still within walking distance of the beach, market and main strip of restaurants. It was an easy drive to Charleston and the Plantations so a good home base for the area. Unfortunately, we were not able to enjoy the dock and fishing because it is further out then it appears in the pictures and it was difficult for us to walk that far. However, we so enjoyed sitting on the back porch and saw so many birds as well as the screened-in front porch for morning coffee. I would highly recommend this property.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Meredith S., Richmond, VA

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

Checks all the boxes

I hesitate to write this review because I really want to keep this listing to ourselves! We will absolutely be back. This property truly stands apart. Unlike many rentals-- filled with generic furniture, limited accessories and decor -- this house has a real soul. It is incredibly comfortable, filled with art and all the extra touches that make it unique and lovable. We were a family of three this time - mom, daughter (age 11) and grandma. Downstairs primary suite perfect for 78 year old with some mobility challenges. While our weather wasn't perfect, we were able to enjoy the scenic river views (including dolphin swimming right near the dock). The house is in extremely close proximity to fantastic restaurants and Bert's was convenient for paninis, wine and an incredible dessert station. The proximity to Charleston is also terrific. It's really quite easy to pop in and out. In fact, I would stay fully in Folly next time and plan Charleston excursions from Folly. The house was spotless upon arrival. Pillow cases ironed (yes, ironed). I cannot tell you how many times we've come across kitchen utensil drawers and cookware that are not up to par. This was not the case. In fact, everything seemed so new and sparkling. Thank you to Tara and Co. This was a restful haven and we're grateful to you for sharing it.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Pete B.

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

Great weekend

We stayed for a long weekend in November and the property was perfect. Exactly as described and within easy walking distance of the restaurants (including the ever present Bert’s Market!) and beach. The dock was perfect too!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Clay S.

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

Fall vacation

We have stayed here before and really enjoy the location of the house, it is very easy to walk or ride bikes to restaurants and shops. The house has always been very clean and we love the view and dock. We will definitely be booking again for next year.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Andrew M.

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

Great vacation home!

The house was beautiful! We stayed a total of 4 nights. The house was well stocked and we were very please to see baby gates, high chairs and changing pads in the home. It’s hard to travel with two under two and having these items available was great! The beach and restaurants were about 5 min walk away and we managed to find a playground that the kids loved. We would definitely book again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sarah J.

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

Such a lovely place!

Beautiful and memorable house on the ICW. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Susan R.

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

Couples week

This Folly beach house was wonderful! The house was impeccably clean. Thank you to our hosts for sharing their beautiful home!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

David C.

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

Wonderful place!!!!

Everything you would wish for on a vacation!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Blythe E.

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

Great family vacation

Our family of six fit nicely into this beautiful home. We found it very clean and livable, and especially appreciated the well-stocked kitchen. The location to the beach and restaurants made our stay delightful. We rented SUPs and it was fun to enjoy them right off the dock. Highly recommend and hope to return.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kristin C.

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

awesome house

awesome house and location
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Caroline B.

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

Fantastic week at the beach!

We greatly enjoyed our stay! The location of the house was fantastic, and we enjoyed biking everywhere. The house was perfect for our family. The dock was an added bonus. We hope to be back next summer.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

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