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Privacy and Seclusion - Marsh View 150 Yards from Front Beach

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Living area
Interior
Terrace/patio
Front of house from street
Property grounds

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 483 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Privacy and Seclusion - Marsh View 150 Yards from Front Beach

The PALMETTO PEARL is not just another Beach House. It's an exceptional vacation experience. Privacy just 150 yards from the Ocean is hard to find in any Beach Community. That's only one of the many features The Palmetto Pearl has to offer. This absolutely unique original Folly Beach Property has been in our family for over 40 years and was offered as a Vacation Rental in 2012 after undergoing a complete renovation. Since that time we have continued to upgrade the house on an annual basis. During the pandemic lockdown we took the opportunity to completely refurnish the great room and the screen porch. The back deck was completely renovated with a new composite deck. A new driveway with designated parking was also added. The Palmetto Pearl is set back from the roadway on a high lot surrounded by a small forest of Palmetto (Palm) Trees and Grande Oaks. The back deck offers fabulous sunset's with private views of the estuaries and salt marshes of the Folly River. With easy access to the Beach, the Palmetto Pearl is additionally less than a 1/4 mile from the "Washout" reportedly some of the best surfing on the east coast, and the venue for many sanctioned surfing competitions throughout the year. The Palmetto Pearl is in close proximity to all Folly River Recreational Activities such as para-sailing or kayaking and canoeing expeditions. As well, public tennis courts are within 5 blocks of the house, only a short bike ride away or even shorter drive where parking is available. All of this and the comforts and privacy of a family home. Nestled among the Palmettos you can enjoy the Morning Sunrise or Afternoon Ocean Breezes on the screened porch that runs along the entire front of the house without baking in the heat of Charleston's summer sun or catch some afternoon rays or evening cocktails in complete privacy of the back sundeck which boasts a gas grill, generous seating and plenty of space for entertaining or just lounging about. Bicycle and golf cart rentals are also available on the island.


Keywords: Newly Renovated and Updated. This Authentic Folly Beach House has been in the family for over 40 years. Nestled in a forrest of Palms with private views of the Folly River's marshes and estuaries this home sits only 150 yards from the Beach Front. Convenience and Privacy make this a truly unique resort property.

Property manager

Bob
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Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
Water view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
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
Interior of House
A completed and signed rental agreement consisting of 4 individual documents found. in the Agreements and Policies section of our listing.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
Property Registration Number STR22-01006

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Folly Beach

Located in Folly Beach, this holiday home is near theme parks and 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 cultural highlights. Travelling with kids? Consider South Carolina Aquarium and Fort Lamar Historic Preserve. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Folly Beach, SC

What's nearby

  • Folly Island Beaches - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Folly Beach Fishing Pier - 4 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Center Street - 4 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Folly Beach County Park - 7 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Port of Charleston Cruise Terminal - 22 min drive - 21.7 km

Getting around

  • Charleston Station - 31 min drive
  • Charleston, SC (CHS-Charleston Intl.) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lowlife Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Rita's Seaside Grille - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Famulari's Pizzeria Brewpub - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Loggerhead's Beach Grill - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Pier 101 Restaurant & Bar - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Privacy and Seclusion - Marsh View 150 Yards from Front Beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Privacy and Seclusion - Marsh View 150 Yards from Front Beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Privacy and Seclusion - Marsh View 150 Yards from Front Beach?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Privacy and Seclusion - Marsh View 150 Yards from Front Beach located?

This family-friendly Folly Beach holiday home is located by the sea, within 2 mi (3 km) of Folly Island Beaches, Center Street and Folly Beach Fishing Pier. Fort Lamar Historic Preserve and Folly Beach County Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 79 out of 103 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 20 out of 103 reviews
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Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 103 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 103 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Angie R.

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

Folly beach

Clean, just short distance to beach. Enjoyed our stay
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary G.

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

Peaceful, Quaint, Perfect Location

We loved our stay on Folly - Rental was a perfect location for a quiet retreat and easy access to the Beach. Boogie Boards and Beach Chairs were greatly appreciated !
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

William F.

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

Fun time in Folly at Palmetto Pearl

Have not stayed at a VRBO on vacation but this was easy to book and communicating with the owners Bob and Shirley made our trip preparation and planning a breeze. The home was beautiful and had everything we needed for a great stay. Would definitely book and stay here again
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Teresa M.

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

Great stay

Very clean great location very close to the beach and public access is almost directly in front of the house
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maddie K.

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

Lovely Weekend

Wonderful cottage close to the beach, has everything you need. Very peaceful, clean, comfortable and all around a complete joy. Would love to stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ellen F.

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

Cozy cottage

Return trip to my favorite beach- second time in this property !
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katherine M.

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

Perfect stay for long weekend

My family and I enjoyed our time at Folly Beach for a long weekend! The Palmetto Pearl was the perfect size and location for us!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Virginia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Just a wonderful, clean beach house. Easy walk to the beach, lovely property, and particularly loved the screened-in front porch.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly C.

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

Peaceful Vacation

Enjoyed the location of this home. Husband loved the frosted mugs waiting on him in the freezer. Easy access to beach. Very quite area. Relaxing evenings spent on the screened in front porch. Great communication with the host.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven M.

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

Folly Beach 2024

We love Folly Beach and the Palmetto Pearl is a delightful place— very true to the Folly vibe. We had a great time.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ashley H.

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

Cozy beach cottage

Had an amazing time staying here! Better than pictures. Loved location in that we were still within walking distance of the hot spots of town, but away from the noise. Easy walk to the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hagan W.

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

Great location and perfect little beach house

Very nice little beach cottage. Clean and orderly. Lots of paperwork and rules, but that’s a sign of the times I guess. Closest beach access is convenient and a nice uncrowded spot on Folly. Nice marsh in the backyard that allowed for some good birding in the back yard. Need a golf cart or bikes to best get around the island.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert J.

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

Steps to the beach

My wife and I had a lovely stay at the Palmetto Pearl. The proximity to the beach was my favorite aspect. The beds were very comfortable. We enjoyed morning coffee and relaxing in the evening on the screened porch.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Betsy D.

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

Ideal Folly stay

The location was wonderful. A mile walk into Folly proper, on the marsh and a 5 minute walk to the beach. The house was a nice 2 bedroom off the road. It was airy and just right for our family of 4 adults. The front screened porch was a nice get away and the back deck wonderful for morning coffee with t a marsh view. Chairs and boogie board were available for the beach. The only thing I would have wanted was an easily functioning sliding door to the deck and dish towels (we didn't find any if they were there. I would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian M.

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

Family visit to Folly Beach/Charleston

Great place for small family or couple. Very short walk and access to beach. Appreciate them having some beach chairs as well. Loved the screened in front porch for sitting and transitioning to house from beach. Do recommend as others have to update some of the kitchen pots and pans as they are in need of it.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wayne L.

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

Palmetto Pearl

Wonderful location. Quiet and easy access to everything. House was very nice. Only issues were no outdoor outlet and sliding door to deck was a little difficult. Overall very comfortable and enjoyable. Would definitely go again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

P K.

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

Great place to stay

We thoroughly enjoyed staying at the Palmetto Pearl. Everything was clean. Nicely furnished kitchen. Comfortable beds. Warm atmosphere. Really enjoyed the front porch and back deck. If you like places with a little character this is definitely the place to stay. Even if you don't care about character, this is a great place to stay. Will recommend it to friends.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ellen F.

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

Lovely cottage

We have noticed this cottage tucked in the palms for many years, and wondered what it was like. We were very pleased! It's lovely and very clean! Tastefully decorated! The owner's communication was great! Better than pictures show!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
If you plan to stay at this cottage you will not regret it. The owners have thought of everything you may need during your stay. It was very clean and and very comfortable. I would highly recommend this cottage if you plan to stay in Folly. The whole cottage was very homey. Parking was great. Beach was just a short walk away. It was hard to leave. Definitely recommend we loved it.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nancy R.

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

BFF Get-Away

What a lovely reprieve. The Palmetto Pearl is situated perfectly just off the beach road, perfect stroll to beach access and to downtown activities. The back deck is about as quiet as it can be except for birds and breezes. The front porch is a dream. The bedroom were super comfortable and cool. Almost don’t want to recommend so kept this a secret! Thank you.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tami E.

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

Long Weekend Away

Exactly what we needed. Quiet and private and very close to the beach! Close enough to go back for something, to go for a sunrise and sunset, and then to go for walk at night under the moonlight. Only a couple things need work: the sliding door and the speakers for the TV system. The view of the marsh was beautiful and peaceful. The screened in porch was fantastic. The entire space was comfy. Nothing fancy, but everything you need.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael K.

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

Nice Comfy House

We enjoyed our stay at this well maintained property. Location was wonderful for it's short walk to the beach. Front screened porch was spacious and comfortable (road noise was a bit of a nuisance but the house is set back from the road so not terrible). View from back of the house was really nice. Would have been perfect with screened in porch on back of house because bugs chased us in from there. House is on the smallish side but the large front porch allowed us to stretch out comfortably. The place was well cleaned with good linens and towels. Owners were kind and responded quickly. Overall a very nice stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Heather T.

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

Experience

Our experience here was overall good. However, I would not recommend staying here if you have a golf cart that needs charging. The only way to do it is to leave the back door unlocked and cracked open. I did not feel comfortable with this but there was no other option as there is no outlets outside of this home. I felt like I was irritating the owners with questions. I only asked two questions and one got answered. For this reason I did not feel comfortable contacting them for anything else during our four day stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

Nanci K., Midwest

Close to beach

Overall it was nice but the fridge is very old and rusty and the description of completely renovated to us would also mean that the fridge has been replaced. One of the beach bikes is in very poor condition and dangerous to ride. A couple newer bikes would add to the enjoyment of the stay. We did ride them before we realized the issues but the one needs to be replaced before someone hurts themselves. It is a long walk to town, not 20 minutes. The screened porch in the front of the house is nice. Some low to the sand beach chairs would be more appropriate versus camping chairs. Having some beach towels there would be helpful also.

8/10 Good

Heather P.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

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