If you are looking to stay right on the beach, the Charleston Oceanfront Villas is impossible to beat. There is nothing between you and the ocean. The views are incredible, and the direct beach access is the best on Folly Island. The condo is nice, spacious, and comfortable. You are paying for the proximity to the beach, but you ought to know that up front. Folly does not have major hotel chains or resorts, but it has ample unique local restaurants and shops, and all of them are an easy walk from here, just a couple of short blocks. This particular unit is on the first floor, which is actually the second floor, above the ground-level parking deck. The unit was clean, and the kitchen is stocked with sufficient appliances, dishes, and utensils, if you want to do your own food. The owners also provide a storage closet with a few beach items (chairs, umbrellas, sand toys, etc), which is a kind gesture. I am not sure there is a great difference between individual units, but there was certainly nothing wrong with this unit during our stay. Do be aware that there is a magnetic key fob required to enter or, yes, exit through the gates to get to the beach, and each unit only has one fob. That is mildly irritating if your entire party doesn't go everywhere at the same time. Overall, these are great condos, we enjoyed this specific unit and host, and the proximity to everything is worth the upcharge.

The location was perfect! Right on the beach and a short walk to all the shops and food. Will definitely be back!

Don't hesitate to book this condo. It was clean and well equipped. The location was perfect. The balcony was our favorite as we all, 8 of us, comfortably hung out and enjoyed the views and sounds of the ocean. We people and dog watched. There are restaurants, shops, bars, and ice cream shops across the street. Even though there is a nightlife so close by you don't hear the action going on. Parking is convenient and carts provided to bring up belongings to the condo, and an elevator to make things very easy.

We received the wrong code to open the door and was stuck outside for an hour in 100 degree heat, the fridge wasn't cooling properly and after not hearing back from the property manager my husband fixed it. The condo was not very clean upon checking in with cob webs over several lamps. The location is amazing and we liked the pools a lot. The condo could be much nicer for the rate they charge but it was adequate. Will definitely visit Folly again!