5 Min Walk to Beach & Berts! Relax in this Pet & Family Friendly Home with Wrap-Around Deck.
About this house rental
Situated in Folly Beach, this charming house for $402 per night is a fantastic choice for your next break. Welcome to the "SHELL STATION HOUSE” on Folly Beach, SC! Shell Station House is a pet-friendly home that is perfect for families wanting a comfortable & relaxing Folly Beach vacation house that is walkable distance to the beach (4 blocks) and the restaurants & shops on Center Street (1.5 blocks). This house features a wrap-around deck with teak dining furniture, a screened-in porch, a spiral staircase connecting the three floors of the home, cheerful beachy-themed decor and a family room with board games, large screen TV and plenty of room for your kids to play. Built in 1976, this eclectic charmer has even been the inspiration for a famed photographer whose photos are featured in a book about Folly Beach! Best of all, the Shell Station House is surrounded with lots of lush trees & shrubs and is a quick walk to Bert's Market, Folly Beach's 24/7 convenience store. City of Folly Beach Business License # LIC002447 SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS FOR SHELL STATION HOUSE (sleeps 8): Master bedroom (located on the home's 2nd floor) - King bed - Night stands with reading lamps - Dresser - Rocking chair - Cable TV - Ceiling fan Guest bedroom (located on the home's 2nd floor): - Queen bed - Night stands with reading lamps - Remote-controlled wall unit for air conditioning & heat - Sliding door access to the porch - Wonderful amount of natural light through three walls of windows & glass doors Guest bedroom (located on the home's 3rd floor): - Full bed - Night stand with reading lamp - Ceiling fan - En suite half bathroom. Basement level family room: - Two full-sized sleeper sofas - Big screen cable TV - Fireplace - Board games - Bathroom with tiled walk-in shower. ********* HIGHLIGHTS: - Fully stocked kitchen with refrigerator, stove, dishwasher, sink & coffee maker! - Indoor & outdoor dining tables. - Propane BBQ grill. - Washer & dryer in the basement. - Beach towels & beach gear (chairs, cooler, beach toys, etc.) available for use! - WIFI - Cable TVs - Non-Smoking, please! This is a family friendly property. - Certain dogs are allowed (1 dog limit, additional dogs subject to a pet fee). DOGS CONSIDERED, DOG FEES MAY APPLY, PLEASE INQUIRE. Cats are NOT permitted. Please note the home next door is undergoing renovations. We do not manage the home next door or have any control over their renovations. ********* Guests enter the Shell Station House by walking up the exterior stairs to the deck and front door. Once you enter the front door, you will find the kitchen; a fireplace & dining area that comfortably seats 6 people; a living room with cable TV; patio door access to the screened-in porch; the master bedroom; a guest bedroom with sliding door access to the deck; and a bathroom with walk-in shower. Guests then use the centrally-located spiral stairs to climb to the third floor loft & guest bedroom with en suite half bathroom or reach the family room, bathroom (with a beautifully tiled walk-in shower) and laundry room on the basement level of the home. Off-street parking on the driveway for up to 3 cars is included in the rental rate. Just 15 miles from downtown Charleston, Folly Beach is its own universe - with its own sense of time, enjoyment, and a laidback, family-friendly energy that has earned it the lifelong affection of locals and visitors alike. Its wide beaches, solid surfing, eclectic neighborhoods and community of locally-owned restaurants and shops make it the perfect place in which to revel, relax, and reconnect. City of Folly Beach Business License # LIC002447 ********* - For TV apps personal subscription required. - Fireplace is not available for guest use. Tenant must be 25 years old. NO PARTIES, EVENTS, PERFORMING ARTISTS OR BANDS ALLOWED AT ANY TIME. You may not exceed the maximum occupancy at any time — day or night. These are causes for eviction with no refund, and may damage our ability to offer the home for future guests exposing you to liability. This is a residential home -- please be respectful of our neighbors. --- Guests staying at all ITrip Charleston managed properties receive the following: * Amenity pack, starter set of soap, shampoo, conditioner, lotion, make up wipes, paper towel, toilet paper, dish soap, sponge, dishwasher & laundry detergent tabs. * All beds ready made with freshly laundered sheets & towels. # WE DO NOT LIST ON CRAIGS LIST # Folly Beach will be conducting beach replenishment in Spring and early summer 2024. This is due to recent storm erosion. We apologize for the inconvenience. Book with confidence! We are Charleston & Hilton Head’s highest rated and most responsive large vacation rental agency. We have hosted over 32,500 great stays with an average guest review score of 4.9 out of 5!
Amenities
Air conditioner
Pets allowed
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Balcony / Patio
Dishwasher
Map of Folly Beach, SC
Reviews
4.9/5.0
Outstanding(143 Reviews)
5.0
My family and I had a wonderful stay during the week of Christmas. The house was perfect as we visited our sailor attending NNPTC. There are so many unique features of the home, from the spiral staircase to the LP collection. Everything we needed was right there. The beach is a quick five-minute walk. The Folly Beach pier and Main Street area are just as close. And you can be on the Battery in Charleston in 25 minutes. I imagine the house is even more enjoyable during the summer months. Definitely worth the trip. Thanks for sharing your home!
5.0
Perfect location. Short walk to grocery store, beach and many cool restaurants. Loved the island vibe. Easy drive to Charleston. Home was clean and comfortable and had a fun, colorful decor. The spiral stairs may be an issue for some. Would definitely stay again.
Thank you for letting us stay at your home!
5.0
The Shell House was very comfortable and the layout and design of the house was very unique. It was easy to get to the beach which a definite plus!
There was a issue with the internet but it Steve responded quickly and it was resolved as was an issue with a light switch (my misunderstanding🙂) Someone came within minutes to help! Would stay at Shell House again!
5.0
Wonderful location with lots of character. We will be back!
5.0
Our large groups had such an awesome time in this house. We had all the space we could have needed for little ones to nap and older kids to enjoy themselves. The location is STELLAR. Mere minutes of a walk away from everything we needed. So sad to leave, but excited to come back next year! Truly and unforgettable vacation.
5.0
My fiance and I had a family trip with all of our siblings and this house was perfect!! So much character and so comfortable, it was everything we needed. They had everything and the location cannot be beat! Thanks so much!
5.0
We had a wonderful time for my daughter’s birthday! The house is convenient to the beach, Center St and Bert’s! The property managers are awesome and very quick to respond to questions. Definitely recommend!
5.0
We had 5 family members young adults and parents, and the shell house was more than comfortable...would probably be comfortable for up to 8 people. We enjoyed the layout and amenities - walking to the close by restaurants and picking up groceries at Berts to grill for a couple of meals as well. The house has many seating areas for fun - games in the main living room, and in the downstairs game room. Even our 21, 22 and 23 year olds enjoyed the vinyl and CD collection provided with the house stereo system. The quirkiness of some of the home features added to it's charm for us. Absolute biggest plus is the location: very short walk to Bert's, Taco Feo, the main strip of restaurants and bars and, of course - the beach!!!
We are already planning our return.
5.0
This is our second time staying at the Shell Station House and we loved it both times. It’s the perfect location and has everything we need. The ONLY complaint is that there is very weak water pressure (if someone is doing laundry or in another bathroom it’s almost impossible to shower). Other than that I have nothing but good things to say. We’d stay here again gladly!!
5.0
Had a lot of fun!
5.0
We enjoyed our stay at the Shell Station in Folly Beach. The house was charming and the location was fantastic. We could walk to everything. We even lucked out with the weather. We enjoyed playing vinyl on the stereo. We had seven people and there was plenty of room. It was also nice being able to bring our pets to the house.
5.0
Wonderfully charming and close to the beach. Was a pleasure to stay, will be back again!
5.0
This was our second trip to the Shell House with a large group. We were greeted by a nice bottle of wine and key lime cookies as we unpacked for our stay. There is something and someplace for everyone in a large group. The younger ones could play games downstairs, or enjoy a game on the indoor porch. Others could enjoy the record play and kitchen/living area. The location is fabulous...it is so close to Bert's grocery, the beach, and all restaurants. It is in a private setting and you genuinely feel at home. We'll be back again!
5.0
Wanted a place for an epic weekend with friends and wife deep sea fishing. This definitely did not disappoint. Check in was flawless. The place had everything you could need and then some. Except for the quick 15 minutes to our chartered deep sea boat we walked the entire weekend to restaurants, bars, grocery store and the beach. The truck never left the driveway. Thank you so much for your home!!! EPIC!!!! (By the way, we caught 700 pounds of mahi and a 250 pound blue marlin!!)
5.0
Came to Charleston / Folly Beach to visit our son who is at CofC. House was comfortable and located perfectly from beach and food, shopping activities. Kids spent hours playing foosball and the family played a mean game of Clue. Simply a great stay.
5.0
This is our second stay at the shell house we were there for a wedding which was beautiful !
5.0
one block from main street and 3 minute walk to the beach
2.0
We had the following issues with the ShellHouse:
1. We were surprised to find the house in a “under repair” state - the tarp on the ceiling above the kitchen, the old set of glass doors on the patio, the loose threshold on the entrance to the upstairs bedroom, unfinished trim. We expected the house to be in good shape - it was not.
2. The grill is rusty and dirty - clearly it has not been cleaned in some time.
3. The dishwasher does not work. I texted about this and never received a response.
4. The disposal does not work.
5. The upstairs shower could only be used by dwarves and children.
6. The circular stairs are dangerous and much too small for adults.
7. The hot water heater is inadequate for the house.
In summary, we were very disappointed with the house.
5.0
Lots of outdoor space great location. Hosted a bachelor weekend had a blast!
5.0
We had a great time at this house and were very sad to leave! It is just as fun as it looks in the pictures. A storm came through while we were there and disconnected the internet, but the owner/property manager was very responsive and worked to address the issue with Xfinity although unfortunately it wasn’t resolved during our stay. We didn’t come to use the internet and watch tv, so it didn’t bother me, and I appreciated their efforts to get it running for us again. The bedrooms were well equipped with blankets and pillows, and we had plenty of bath and beach towels to use. There was a fun assortment of vinyl records to choose from although many were scratched, but the record player definitely added to the charm of the place. We brought our own games but discovered there were already MANY to choose from in the basement! The location is very convenient, just a couple of blocks from Bert’s (the local grocery/convenience store), and only a couple more from the beach. It’s an easy walk to the beach and to town. As a Charlestonion I already knew the area, but it was so much fun to get to stay there and walk to everything! There is an outdoor shower and hose that is very convenient for washing yourself, your doggie, and any beach gear after beach trips. We spent much time on the screened in porch working on a puzzle and enjoying the breeze and sounds of the beach. The living room space was quite cozy, with great furniture . I would enjoy staying in the winter time as well since there is a fireplace both on the main floor and in the basement. Love the architecture and all the stone and wood and the spiral staircase. All in all we had an absolutely lovely stay, loved the house, and were sad when the time came to leave!
5.0
My friends and I came into Folly Beach for a bachelorette. This property was a great location to all restaurants and bars. Some of us would get up and walk to get a coffee or bagel while the others were still sleeping . This home made it very easy to come and goes as you pleased without having to book a Uber or ride . The home was very charming in regards to the winding stair case and awesome porch. We really enjoyed the screened in porch every morning while we drank our coffee and decided our plans for the day . You cannot go wrong renting this property and if I am staying here in the future , I will be staying here again.
5.0
The house was spacious and a short walk to the beach, shops, and restaurants. We enjoyed our time there.
4.0
Perfect location when staying in Folly Beach. House is a 5 minute walk to the beach and a 5 minute walk to the bars/restaurants. Plenty of space for all 8 guests to hang out and sleep. Great beach house.
5.0
Really neat house, with lots of space. Just a short walk to the beach. Loved that we could bring our dog.
5.0
Great house in a perfect location; better than the photos make it look.
5.0
Everything was just as it was portrayed on listing and we loved the neighborhood we were in. It was close to everything and within walking distance. We've had some bad experiences when it comes to other places, but this one definitely did not disappoint.
Will stay again, if we return to Folly!
5.0
Great house location. Little older, would use the term “quaint”. Super close to the beach (walked every day with a 2 and 5 year old) and mom and dad were able to walk or short drive to date night every night (don’t worry, Grandma had the kids). Awesome location, tons of kid activities. Great outdoor shower, kids park 5 min bike ride from the house. Would recommend!
5.0
Great place to stay and close to the beach with a lot of restaurants within walking distance. Location is great
5.0
Nice house , great location.
5.0
All 8 of us slept comfortably and could easily walk to the beach, restaurants, bars, and coffee shops. Highly recommend this property to any group looking for an easy, no-frills beach house.
10.0
Nice house , great location.
5.0
Close to the beach, and walking distance to everything. Folly beach is a really neat area, and this house had everything we wanted for our stay. I would definitely recommend to anyone.
5.0
Location of house is great! Walking distance to so much. Beach is really close, & the little town of Folly is so cool. The house is older, but charming. We love older houses that have character. Kitchen could use a pair of scissors, but other than that, it had everything we needed. We cooked most meals with ease. Would definitely recommend. Hosts were excellent & easy to communicate with.
5.0
The Shell Station House was perfect. We had six in our party and plenty of room. The outside is beautiful and the inside had plenty to do when weather was bad. Loved it.
We would definitely stay again.
Thank you,
4.0
The home was a little smaller than we thought it would be, but it is a great location near the beach, food and shops. Had one small issue upon check-in, but quickly addressed by management.
3.0
This was in a great location. However the property needs a lot of maintenance. The house is equipped with the basics which is fine if you want to eat out most of the time but not if you plan to do a lot of cooking. The staircase is problematic if you aren’t very agile or you have pets. The management company was very responsive to a few minor issues we had.
5.0
Quirky home, well appointed with excellent location! Very Folly in a good way!
5.0
This house was an awesome time and perfect location to beach, bars and restaurants. Would highly recommend this house.
Will look to rent in future
5.0
Very easy process to rent and instructions were great. Property as described or better. Very private and convenient.
5.0
Wonderful home and so close to the beach.... you don't have to drive. We had a great time playing cards and games outside on the big table. Truly a great place to stay and we would recommend to everyone.
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Folly Beach?
The average price for a rental in Folly Beach is $350 per night. This rental is $52 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Parking is not specified as an available amenity at 5 Min Walk to Beach & Berts! Relax in this Pet & Family Friendly Home with Wrap-Around Deck.. 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 5 Min Walk to Beach & Berts! Relax in this Pet & Family Friendly Home with Wrap-Around Deck. pet friendly?
Yes! This house is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.
What amenities are available at 5 Min Walk to Beach & Berts! Relax in this Pet & Family Friendly Home with Wrap-Around Deck.?
We found 6 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, pets allowed, kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, and balcony / patio.
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