McCarolina: Spacious Retreat with Ocean & Marsh Views

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5 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 12304.2 sq m

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Parking available
Air conditioning
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Washer
Barbecue grill

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Folly Beach, SC

Folly Island Beaches
‪1 min walk‬
Morris Island Lighthouse
Folly Beach Fishing Pier
‪4 min drive‬
Charleston, SC (CHS-Charleston Intl.)
‪39 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 5

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Bathroom 4

Spaces

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

About this property

McCarolina
Location: 1408 East Ashley Ave Folly Beach, SC

Overview:
Step back in time with a stay in this gracious vintage beach house, beautifully updated with modern amenities. Ideal for two families, this spacious retreat offers both ocean and marsh views, located on the eastern end of Folly, just across the street from the beach. Enjoy the cool ocean breeze from the generous front porch or relax in the elegant backyard shaded by Live Oak trees.

Features:
Living Area: The home features two spacious living areas on the first floor, including a living room with heart pine floors, beach views, and a 50” Roku TV. French doors lead to the large front porch and deck.

Kitchen: Recently remodeled, the spacious kitchen includes a refrigerator, countertop beverage fridge, toaster oven, microwave, dishwasher, and both Keurig and regular coffee makers. A washer and dryer are also available for your convenience.

Bedrooms:
Downstairs:
Bedroom #1 Master: King bed with a luxurious en-suite bathroom featuring his/her sinks and a large walk-in shower with three shower heads.
Bedroom #2: Queen bed with a private half bath.

Upstairs Bedrooms:
Bedroom #3: Double and a twin bed
Bedroom #4: Double and twin bunk bed.
Bedroom #5: King bed and private porch with beach views.
Additional Sleeping Options:
-Queen sleeper sofa upstairs
-Twin & Twin trundle near the game room downstairs.

Outdoor Space: Enjoy the expansive front porch, large deck for grilling, and a screened porch perfect for sunset views. The outdoor shower is great for rinsing off after a day at the beach.

Amenities:
Partnership with VayK Gear offering a $275 credit towards beach gear rentals for stays of 4-14 nights.
High-speed internet and multiple TVs throughout the home.

Important Notes:
Strict occupancy limit; violations may result in eviction

This property is licensed as a short-term rental on Folly Beach: STR24-A0499

Nearby Attractions:
Charleston International Airport: 16 miles
Downtown Charleston: 12 miles
South Carolina Aquarium: 12 miles
Folly Beach County Park: 1 mile
Morris Island Lighthouse: 2 miles
Folly Beach Fishing Pier: 1.5 miles

Book Your Stay:
Experience the nostalgia and charm of this unique Folly Beach home! For more information or to book your stay, please contact us at Charleston Coast Vacations by dunes properties. Enjoy a memorable vacation in this beautiful retreat!

This property is licensed with the City of Folly Beach: LIC048976

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Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

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No events allowed

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Pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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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 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 that there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Folly Beach

Located in Folly Beach, this holiday home is on a river. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Folly Island Beaches and Waterfront Park, while USS Yorktown and Patriots Point are popular area attractions. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Joseph P. Riley, Jr. Park, or consider a night out at Historic Rice Mill.

Folly Beach, SC

What's nearby

Folly Island Beaches - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
Folly Beach Fishing Pier - 4 min drive - 3.2 km
Folly Beach County Park - 7 min drive - 5.5 km
Port of Charleston Cruise Terminal - 23 min drive - 22.2 km
Fort Sumter - 39 min drive - 37.9 km

Getting around

Charleston Station - 31 min drive
Charleston, SC (CHS-Charleston Intl.) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

‪Lowlife Bar - ‬4 min drive
‪Smoky Yolk Cafe - ‬15 min drive
‪Rita's Seaside Grille - ‬4 min drive
‪Famulari's Pizzeria Brewpub - ‬12 min drive
‪Loggerhead's Beach Grill - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is McCarolina: Spacious Retreat with Ocean & Marsh Views pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at McCarolina: Spacious Retreat with Ocean & Marsh Views?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at McCarolina: Spacious Retreat with Ocean & Marsh Views?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is McCarolina: Spacious Retreat with Ocean & Marsh Views located?

Situated on a river, this holiday home is steps from Folly Island Beaches and within 3 mi (5 km) of Folly Beach Fishing Pier and Center Street. Folly Beach County Park and Fort Lamar Historic Preserve are also within 6 miles (10 km).

9.4

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9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Raymond F.

18 April 2025

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

McCarolina

Superb property for a family vacation. Plenty of bedrooms and bathrooms and an excellent location.

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Monica M.

9 April 2024

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

Beach Stay

Great property, clean and well stocked. Just a short walk to the beach. Great for families. We will be return guests.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie L.

29 November 2023

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

Vacation home

Nice big property with lots of room.

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gabrielle Lee B.

17 June 2024

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

Family Beach Week

This house has been our favorite one since we have been coming to Folly every summer for the past 10 years. It fit our family perfectly, with plenty of room to spread out and not be on top of each other. The front deck was the official hangout spot. We will be booking again for next year!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia K.

29 September 2022

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

Spacious and comfortable

We enjoyed a wonderful time. The front porch was our main gathering place.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael K., Langhorne, USA

15 June 2022

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

Wonderful House

The house fit all of our needs. Many comfortable places to get alone and read a book or hang out with everyone and play games. Location to the beach was easily a short walk, but definitely rent a golf cart, it makes moving around the island much easier.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

John O.

17 October 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice stay

Great location 2 min walk from beach access, 5-10 min drive to restaurants/stores, 30 min drive into Charleston, well equipped house. Beds weren't the most comfortable, a couple of broken frames as root issue. But for a 4 day stay, not a huge deal.

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Melissa Y.

3 October 2021

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lots of space

We loved the spacious floor plan of this house. The kitchen was huge and well-stocked. Lots of seating inside and out which was a plus! It was nice having beach and marsh views. The house needs a good deep cleaning and an overhaul of the beds. Better quality mattresses and bedding would make stays more comfortable.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kim M.

13 April 2023

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

Great house for a large group

We had 2 families staying here (9 people total) for spring break. The house is very comfortable for a bigger group. Plenty of space, bedrooms and sitting areas. Kitchen is well stocked. Front porch was nice to sit on (screened porch on the back is small and has a small table - would be nice if they extended the screens on the full back porch). Very easy walk to the beach across the street. A nice and quiet location. Our only recommendation would be for the owner to invest in new pillows for the beds, many were very flat. And maybe some mattress toppers as some of the beds were a tad hard. It’s def a very nice house with a easy walk to the beach.

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen C.

20 August 2022

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

Fun folly week

Great location, comfortable house that was easy for all . Would definitely return. Porch floors and porch furniture could be cleaner and couple kitchen door were loose. Porches were perfect for gathering.. Wel Great views. Kitchen well stocked.Linens on king beds were not well fitted . Great spot for family fun.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Billy G.

24 June 2022

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

Spacious

Loved the separate tv areas, and large kitchen. Short, easy walk to the beach.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Meredith H.

24 May 2022

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

We enjoyed the location to the beach and the amenities. We did all of meals at the house.

A+

Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Meagan M.

19 May 2022

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

Wonderful location and stay

Everything was wonderful from check in to the house itself. We were on a respite retreat as all of our parents have a terminal illness and this was just what we needed. Property managers checked in to ensure all was well too.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Allison M.

7 September 2021

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

Great for the price

Great access to the beach with a wonderful view of the ocean from the balcony. We had 12 people and this house accommodated everyone.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sophia L.

23 February 2021

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

Bigger Then Expected!

A house full of friends stayed very comfortable in this home for my husbands 40th birthday! We enjoyed both views from the front and the back! Only downside was the low water pressure.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021

6/10 Okay

Mary-Ellen M.

20 May 2019

Great house in need of TLC

This house is run down and was filthy when we arrived. The beds seemed to be freshly made and there were clean towels. However, the dishwasher was full of dirty dishes, there were spills on the floor, clumps of dust hanging on the walls, spills running down the kitchen cabinets, hair in the bathroom sinks and tubs, and the refrigerator was dirty inside an out. Cabinets doors were broken and the air conditioning intake unit rattled, keeping people awake at night. In the morning I called the property management company and asked them to send a housekeeper and a maintenance person. They did so immediately. The maintenance man fixed the items on my list. He was very professional, proficient and quick. The housekeeper washed all the floors, wiped down the kitchen and bathrooms. She did the best she could in the 45 minutes she was there. However, this house needs to be cleaned from top to bottom. In fact, the entire interior really needs to be painted. All the woodwork is dirty and there are marks and chips in the walls. All that said, this house is a great place for a large family gathering. The configuration of rooms lends to entertaining and gathering but also provides enough space that everyone can find a quiet place. There are lots of bedrooms, two family rooms and two decks. It’s about 2 miles to the lighthouse in one direction and 2 miles to Center Street in the other direction. There are ocean views from the front deck and march views from the back deck. The front deck is really big and has the perfect combination of sun and shade. The beach is steps away, just across the street. For planning you should know that there is no gas grill, no blow dryers, no dish towels. I bought a couple of pot holders and left them there. There are only two beach chairs and no beach umbrella but you get free beach gear with the rental so you may want to rent what you need..

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2019

6/10 Okay

Janet C.

29 October 2018

A beautiful home that needs some fixes

The house was lovely, lovely location. Some inside repair need to be addressed. Light bulbs out, only 7 forks in the kitchen, cupboards broken. The back porch needs cleaning. We didn’t feel we could sit on those chairs.

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2018

8/10 Good

Jayna S.

13 April 2018

Perfect place for our family get away.

Major Electrical issues on the first day but the team at dunes properties were quick to respond and kept me updated on when it would be fixed. Excellent customer service. Folly Beach is beautiful and fun for the family. This property was perfect for our extended family of 14 to stay at.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2018

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Lauri b.

29 November 2017

family time

Our family has grown larger over the last year or two and we needed a vacation home that would accommodate our needs for space to be together and space to be apart. This home was perfect for us for exactly that reason, and we especially enjoyed cooking together in the spacious kitchen and playing games on the dining room table overlooking the marsh. After walking on the beach, which was just across the street, we sat out in the porch swing talking, and we read magazines and napped in the chairs out there. Walking into town gave us the exercise we needed, and I loved watching the sunrise from my bed each morning near the back porch. It is probably odd to go on and on about a shower, but the master bathroom was off the charts incredible. I have never had such a luxurious bathing experience before, but I surely will again when we return there next year. My family and I had a wonderful time together and this house was the backdrop where our connections were renewed.

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Grayson C.

21 September 2017

Just what we needed

The house was as expected. Clean, comfortable beds, cold A/C, and fast internet. We were there just a few days after hurricane Irma came through so the beach across the street from the house was in rough shape. But we rented a 6 person golf cart for the day and went exploring Folly Island and had great time. Would definitely stay here again.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

Pat B.

10 June 2017

Great family retreat!

Great location for celebrating our mother's 90th birthday! Wonderful front deck facing ocean was great for gatherings, games, and meals. Very large kitchen with adjoining den which was good for visiting and for group meal preparations. Only gave it three stars because the house was under renovations that were not quite finished which was inconvenient but it was still great. Once those are complete, it will be wonderful. There were only 3 baths one of which was in the master. So, if your group is very compatible, that will not be a problem. Beach access was directly across the street which was very convenient since we had small children with us. Loved watching all the surfers as well! The best way to describe our stay is...we will definitely rent this home again!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Cristy M.

20 April 2017

Can't wait to go back!

I loved my girls getaway week in this house. The house was very spacious for 10 girls. The backyard was so peaceful and quiet, and it's located just a few steps away from the beach. The pool table was great for our night in. Ubers and Lyfts are just $20ish to and from Downtown Charleston. There's also a fun night scene on Folly. My girls and I will definitely stay at Estate of Folly again. It accommodated all of us to a tee!

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Debbie T.

24 May 2015

Perfect house for a family reunion and MUSC graduation

Our family was looking for a large house for a family reunion so we could all be together. This gathering was also a celebration for our youngest sons MUSC graduation. We found the perfect place in "Estate of Folly". The house lent itself to having fun inside and out with decks on the front of the house and the back. The beach is just steps away and the sound is a quiet retreat for those who did not want the ocean and sand. The location was just perfect for us; not too far away from downtown Charleston, and anything you may need was available at the house or in Folly. Thanks for a memorable vacation and awesome place to gather a large family.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

23 March 2013

AJA

Terrific place. Excellent service from initial contact until goodbye.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

28 March 2011

Great Home in Great Location!

We had such a good time in this home. 4 families stayed very comfortably in this home. Huge front porch that is partially covered was great for corn-hole. Back yard is right on the marsh, with shade. 2 tv family sitting areas, great for everyone! Master Bedroom is spacious with huge bathroom and shower. The home is very well maintained, all additions to this classic Folly Beach house are of quality construction. Dunes properties is always great, we have stayed with them in different rentals for the last year. Nicholas and Liz are very helpful in reservations. We Love Folly, close to the Citadel, and downtown. We will see you soon!

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5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

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3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

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