Oceanfront gem with amazing views, deck, & loft - walk to downtown Folly Beach
About this house rental
The Lighthouse Keeper Our calendar is updated in real-time & our nightly rates are accurately displayed. Simply enter your desired dates and click 'Book Now!' Open and airy with stellar ocean views, this multi-level home is ready to welcome you to the beach! You'll be blown away by the number of windows letting natural light into the living room, enhanced by the vaulted ceilings. Soak in views of the water and the dunes just behind the house from the great room, the two main bedrooms, and the partially covered deck, and enjoy your very own path to the beach and an outdoor shower to welcome you back. If you're feeling like barbecuing, the private gas grill outside has a great view and plenty of outdoor seating to allow everyone to enjoy the Folly sunset. But if indoor cooking is more your thing, the full kitchen features a French door fridge, a natural gas stove, a Keurig for your morning coffee, and a kitchen island with three counter stools, all close to the oversized main dining table. The entire home is cooled by central air conditioning. When it's time to settle in for bed, you'll have plenty of options. The first-floor main bedroom features lovely ocean views, a private deck entrance, and an en suite bathroom with double sinks, a standalone shower with a fixed and handheld showerhead, and a soaking tub. One guest bedroom is just to the left of the front door and features a ceiling fan, a double-door closet, and a multi-window view of palm trees and the neighborhood. Upstairs, everyone can enjoy the loft space with a TV and casual seating while gazing out at the ocean. A guest bedroom features a ceiling fan with a neighborhood view across the entire island to the Folly River. An additional primary bedroom features a lovely private balcony with a broad beach view, multiple windows that provide plenty of natural light, and a ceiling fan. This room includes a private entrance to the second-floor bathroom with double sinks. Additional home amenities include fast WiFi, a sofa bed in the loft for extra sleeping capacity, an outdoor shower and hair dryers for beach days, a private boardwalk to the beach, and two adult-size beach cruiser bicycles. Beach chairs, toys, and umbrellas are also provided. In addition to being just steps away from the beach, guests are only three blocks from the town of Folly. You'll be close to the Folly Pier and numerous restaurants, all within half a mile of your vacation home! Enjoy a tour by boat or kayak at Flipper Finders Boat & Sea Kayak Tours, just under one mile away. The Morris Lighthouse Heritage Preserve is a short ride to the island's eastern end, looking out on the historic lighthouse that protected the entrance to Charleston Harbor. All that downtown Charleston has to offer is 12 miles away. Things to Know This property is managed by Vacasa South Carolina LLC. Parking notes: There is free parking available for 4 vehicles. Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit. More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page. Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 25 years of age to book. Guests under 25 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation. City/town permit number: STR22-00341 City/town permit number: LIC008278
Amenities
Air conditioner
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony / Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Family friendly
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Reasons to book
People love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
Includes essentialsKitchen / Kitchenette, Air conditioner, Internet / Wifi and more
££££
Reviews
4.6/5.0
Outstanding(52 Reviews)
5.0
Great property!
5.0
Excellent location, close to all Folly amenities. Even better views of the beach and ocean. Everyone loved it.
5.0
My family and friends had a wonderful weekend at this place. Excellent beach access, well stocked kitchen, spacious rooms and recently updated, this place was great. Will definitely try to book this place again next year!
5.0
This house was perfect for our yearly friend reunion. Plenty of space and amazing views from inside house and porch. Will definitely come back!
5.0
Pictures don’t do the place justice.
Absolutely perfect and beautiful for our stay.
Highly highly recommend!!
3.0
This house is oceanfront, has a floor to ceiling windows with stunning views, and is steps from the beach.
5.0
This home is beautiful & was perfect for our stay! The host was great; communication was immediate & the location was perfect! I would not hesitate to stay here again!!
3.0
We loved the home's location close to town, open floor plan, beach, deck. and would highly recommend and return IF property better maintained. Vacasa eventually fixed kitchen plumbing; other reported problems were unresolved. The kitchen sink was out of commission, washed dishes in bathtub SA-TU. Other unresolved issues: elevator arrival/departure days (someone came to fix this, but it remained broken), sofa bed (missing springs/screws, adults couldn't even sit on it due to sagging), ice maker broken, upstairs shades not working, plus safety concerns due to lack of maintenance outside and inside, too many to list here. A contractor came to assess situation. He said to report the many issues in hopes the home owner would be aware, that this was a common problem with vacation rentals. All were reported with photo documentation at the beginning of our stay. This was a very frustrating week, knowing our concerns were not fully addressed. Even so everyone agreed we had a great time. Vacasa compensated us for one day's rental due to these problems. We hope this property can get back into first-rate shape. It could be a wonderful vacation home.
5.0
This was probably the nicest places I’ve stayed on the beach.
Pros-
On the beach. Easy to get down to the sand but back up to the house for drink runs, potty breaks, cranky toddlers, etc.
well appointed kitchen. We didn’t have an issue with finding different kitchen items for whatever we needed. Appliances worked well. Was impressed it had gas
Spacious- a family vacation is a time for togetherness but sometimes being able to spread out is clutch.
Plenty of bathrooms.
Great parking
Quiet.
Cons-
Some normal wear and tear issues part and parcel of a rental. Not deal breakers just a sign of a well loved home. Example- slow draining upstairs shower/tub.
It is a bit of a walk to the main drag for dinner. No big deal for an adult but slightly more difficult with children.
Would love to stay here again!
5.0
A great location on the beach! The house was beautifully furnished. Whatever a guest might need was readily available. Our family, adults and kids, spent enjoyable hours on the beach using the beach chairs and toys.
5.0
Overall we enjoyed staying at this property, the location, beach access, and the views were fantastic. The elevator works great as long as you're smart enough to read the instructions.
We did have issues with the downstairs TV, I think it's probably time to replace it as you could barely see it during the day and at night the colors are way off. Some locks on the upstairs bathroom doors would be a nice addition in the future.
5.0
The beach view is amazing! There’s nothing better than waking up to a beautiful sunrise. The house was nice and clean. The kitchen was well stocked for making meals too.
1.0
We arrived to a filthy house with broken furniture (bed and chair) and an unsafe deck area with multiple missing and broken spokes on the multiple decks. It was a huge safety issue with our small children. We ended up cleaning for the first few hours we were there just so it would be sanitary for us to put our groceries and clothes away. While management was willing to send housekeeping out the next day, it was not acceptable to wait as the house was dirty when we arrived. Until Tuesday we had someone other than our family in the house fixing something that was broken. The coffee maker didn’t work and was replaced several days into our stay. The carpets were filthy including all of the rugs in the kitchen and bathrooms. The hardwood floors had hair, food and sand all over them when we arrived. The grill had 2 empty propane tanks and was so filthy inside we decided not to attempt to use it even after the propane tank was replaced. The air filters had not been changed in so long that the air vents were completely covered in dust (maintenance did replace these while we were there). While the view from the house and deck were beautiful it was hard to relax with multiple people in and out of the house and the furniture being dirty and worn. As a family we have have been visiting Folly Beach since 2017 and never had a bad experience in any rental until now. While wear and tear on a rental property is to be expected this house was far from a normal wear and tear. We were very disappointed in our stay.
5.0
We had a wonderful time at The Lighthouse Keeper! The home was very spacious for seven adults and had amazing views inside and out! The home was well equipped with kitchen items, very clean, and the beds were really comfortable. I am consistently impressed with Vacasa’s customer service. We had an issue with the elevator when we got there which was very quickly rectified by the great maintenance folks. Overall a truly fantastic experience!
5.0
We had a great time at the Lighthouse Keeper! The house was very clean upon arrival. This house is a perfect location on folly. It only takes a few minutes to walk to the restaurants and bars. This house had an amazing view of the ocean. Would highly recommend!
5.0
My family had a wonderful vacation at this home! We had plenty of room indoors and out to bring multiple generations together for a joyful week celebrating a graduation. I highly recommend this home.
4.0
The master bedroom bedding needs to be replaced
3.0
The house is beautiful and the front beach location is wonderful. Being close to downtown Folley is very convenient and the location is far enough away for the beach to be relatively quiet. Great kitchen and dining area for the 7 foodies in our family. The negatives were an elevator that refused to work reliably. A bedroom upstairs with a window in the stuck open position and no screen. Multiple downstairs windows with no screens and many unable to open when we wanted the seabreeze and the sound of the ocean. The king beds were basically on the floor with no apparent frame and some of our senior members had trouble getting out of bed because they were so low. For the cost of the house I expected no issues.
3.0
Location was the best! This house needs upgrades. The furniture is dirty and worn out the railings are all dangerously loose and unsafe. The kitchen has everything but in organized and hard to find anything it’s so jammed in cabinets and drawers. The bathrooms need locks on the doors. The downstairs has a lot of rusty and broken chairs that need to be removed! Beds are comfortable. We had a marvelous week but won’t rent this space again because it is in dire need of attention.
5.0
House was well maintained and floor plan was great! Beach access was amazing and we actually had a sharp knife :)
4.0
Very spacious beach house with all the amenities and spectacular views. Everything was great although some little maintenance on the deck, gates and locks might be due. Short walk to great restaurants and bars and 30min drive to Charleston. Anyone booking this will not regret it.
5.0
We really enjoyed the house. The view of the beach is amazing, and the porches are big enough that you can spread out and relax. Great location, beside the public beach access so we had two options for getting down to the beach. Spacious rooms, very well maintained. Had some questions about the elevator and were able to resolve it quickly with the property manager. Would definitely recommend!!
5.0
Perfect location. Perfect setup. Only critique was a lack of beach towels provided, but as long as you plan for that it was great weekend away with plenty of space for my group. Thanks!
5.0
The place was awesome. Super clean, cold inside despite the outside temp. Great beach access and a 5 minute walk from the restaurants.
4.0
Attractive spacious home, convenient layout, good beach access
3.0
Great location, spacious house, close to town. Carpets need replacement. AC broke on the fourth day. They promised to get fixed and bring window units but never did. Beach accessories were broken and needed to be thrown out. Back deck needs repair. Front door and elevator broken. House needs a new vacuum.
10.0
House was roomy and homey. Location & views from all areas was spectacular. Disappointed no screens on windows or slider, would have love to have windows open. Elevator tricky, needs service. Recommend adding handicap grab bars in bathroom and adding handrail in center stairway entrance (so that have on right & left side) for those who need to use.
5.0
Great beach house
House was roomy and homey. Location & views from all areas was spectacular. Disappointed no screens on windows or slider, would have love to have windows open. Elevator tricky, needs service. Recommend adding handicap grab bars in bathroom and adding handrail in center stairway entrance (so that have on right & left side) for those who need to use.
5.0
House was roomy and homey. Location & views from all areas was spectacular. Disappointed no screens on windows or slider, would have love to have windows open. Elevator tricky, needs service. Recommend adding handicap grab bars in bathroom and adding handrail in center stairway entrance (so that have on right & left side) for those who need to use.
5.0
This house was amazing - very clean! Very beautiful. What made it even more inviting was the amenities. You needed nothing - plenty of kitchenware - towels - beach stuff- just a beautiful home!
5.0
Beautiful Home
This house was amazing - very clean! Very beautiful. What made it even more inviting was the amenities. You needed nothing - plenty of kitchenware - towels - beach stuff- just a beautiful home!
5.0
This house was perfect for seven sisters visiting from all over the United States. Plenty of room beautiful beaches
5.0
Beach trip
This house was perfect for seven sisters visiting from all over the United States. Plenty of room beautiful beaches
4.0
Location is ideal. Right on the beach. Great views. Close to town. The furnishings, electronics and mattresses should be updated.
4.0
Great location, could use updates
Location is ideal. Right on the beach. Great views. Close to town. The furnishings, electronics and mattresses should be updated.
5.0
Our group had amazing weekend at Folly thanks to this rental! The price is very reasonable compared to nearby homes, and the location could not be beat. The home was open and airy with beautiful views. The only issue we encountered was addressed immediately and fixed within hours. Strongly recommend!
5.0
Location was great. House was roomy, but needs some deferred maintenance and upkeep - for example, walls need to be repaired and painted, floors refinished, etc. House was generally beaten (more than is shown by the pictures). Bedrooms furnished from IKEA - it was Adequate but not high end finishes. Vacuum cleaner broken, toaster broken. The listing said no beach chairs, however on the last day we discovered some stowed under the stairs. It would have been nice if the listing had been accurate in letting us know!
5.0
Amazing Value for Unbeatable Location
Our group had amazing weekend at Folly thanks to this rental! The price is very reasonable compared to nearby homes, and the location could not be beat. The home was open and airy with beautiful views. The only issue we encountered was addressed immediately and fixed within hours. Strongly recommend!
5.0
Nice Beach Spot
Location was great. House was roomy, but needs some deferred maintenance and upkeep - for example, walls need to be repaired and painted, floors refinished, etc. House was generally beaten (more than is shown by the pictures). Bedrooms furnished from IKEA - it was Adequate but not high end finishes. Vacuum cleaner broken, toaster broken. The listing said no beach chairs, however on the last day we discovered some stowed under the stairs. It would have been nice if the listing had been accurate in letting us know!
5.0
The lighthouse keeper was an amazing place to stay for our beach vacation. It's a great spot on Folly, close enough to the restaurants and Bert's market, but removed enough that it's still quiet and relaxing. The home was clean and had everything we needed. Even on a rainy day, it still felt like a beach day. Our kids took surfing lessons and rented a couple of boards and had an absolutely blast. We'll be renting this home again.
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Folly Beach?
The average price for a rental in Folly Beach is £264 per night. This rental is £55 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Oceanfront gem with amazing views, deck, & loft - walk to downtown Folly Beach. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Oceanfront gem with amazing views, deck, & loft - walk to downtown Folly Beach pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Oceanfront gem with amazing views, deck, & loft - walk to downtown Folly Beach?
We found 9 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, parking, and laundry.