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5 Min Walk to Beach & Berts! Relax in this Pet & Family Friendly Home with Wrap-Around Deck.

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Welcome to the Shell Station House!
The dining table seats 8 people.
The porch features a teak dining table that comfortably seats 8 people.
You'll love the soothing colors and beachy themed decor of the Shell Station House!
Climb up these stairs to reach the front door and large, wraparound deck.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 8206.2 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Map
Folly Beach, SC
  • Center Street
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Folly Island Beaches
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Folly Beach Fishing Pier
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Charleston, SC (CHS-Charleston Intl.)
    ‪40 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

2nd Floor Guest Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

3rd Floor Guest Bedroom

1 Double Bed

Basement Family Room

2 Double Sofa Beds

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony

About this property

5 Min Walk to Beach & Berts! Relax in this Pet & Family Friendly Home with Wrap-Around Deck.

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.

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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.

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.

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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

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- 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.

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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 #
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!

Please keep A/C temperature above 70F for optimal comfort. It is recommended to set it at 72F. Remember to keep doors and windows closed to maintain a cool home and keep bugs out. Fridges may take 24 hrs to cool when loaded after cleaning.

Property manager

iTrip Vacations Charleston Beaches
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Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
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Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
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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

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 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
Safety features at this property include a deadlock

About the area

Folly Beach

Located in Folly Beach, this holiday home is near the beach. USS Yorktown and Patriots Point are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include Charleston City Market and Fort Sumter. South Carolina Aquarium and Fort Lamar Historic Preserve are also worth visiting. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling, hiking/biking trails and horse riding nearby.
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Folly Beach, SC

What's nearby

  • Center Street - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Folly Island Beaches - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Folly Beach Fishing Pier - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Folly Beach County Park - 7 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Port of Charleston Cruise Terminal - 19 min drive - 19.2 km

Getting around

  • Charleston Station - 30 min drive
  • Charleston, SC (CHS-Charleston Intl.) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lowlife Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Rita's Seaside Grille - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Famulari's Pizzeria Brewpub - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Loggerhead's Beach Grill - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Pier 101 Restaurant & Bar - ‬6 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is 5 Min Walk to Beach & Berts! Relax in this Pet & Family Friendly Home with Wrap-Around Deck. pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at 5 Min Walk to Beach & Berts! Relax in this Pet & Family Friendly Home with Wrap-Around Deck.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 5 Min Walk to Beach & Berts! Relax in this Pet & Family Friendly Home with Wrap-Around Deck.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 5 Min Walk to Beach & Berts! Relax in this Pet & Family Friendly Home with Wrap-Around Deck. located?

Situated near the beach, this holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Center Street and Folly Island Beaches. Folly Beach Fishing Pier and Folly Beach County Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 157 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mary s.

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

Great family time/Friends wedding time

Once a year get together with family, birthday/ new Years celebrating and this time, a close family friends wedding weekend. Great time to catch up with CharlestonMUSC friends and family time. GREAT location, close to everything in Folly Beach. Just so much fun. Thank you for sharing this special place with us.House has great gathering place and everything we needed.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy R.

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

Great family weekend!

What an adorable place! Nice location, clean, and most important dog friendly! We had a great weekend in your beautiful home. Steve was quick to answer my questions and the house was well appointed!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen J.

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

Magical

My family and I enjoyed every moment of our stay here. This house is truly unique while also being cozy and functional. Close to everything including great horned owls which delighted us in the evenings. We hope to visit again!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janet D.

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

Great Stay!

We had a great stay and it made it easier on us with having a wedding on the beach! Great location and lots of space in the house so you don’t feel on top of one another. Appreciate it.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura J.

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

Shell station

Gorgeous house. Inside was awesome. Exterior and landscaping need work. Owners very responsive.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Gladies P.

Enjoyable Stay

Chose this property mainly because it is pet friendly and close to the beach. It did not disappoint. Property is large, clean and well appointed. We received frequent and clear communication from the property manager. Overall a great stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tara S.

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

Folly

Such a lovely home, everything was as listed. Spacious, clean and walking distance to everything!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

James B.

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

Great stay at the Shell house

It was a great place to stay. Best stocked kitchen of any place we have stayed in the past. Convenient location. Only inconvenience was only one person could take a shower at a time. Water pressure would drop too low for both showers to work simultaneously. We would stay again if we had the chance.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim F.

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

Another Fantastic Stay!!!!

It was another great week at Shell Station. We had stayed the week of Christmas and when looking for a vacation spot for the late summer, there was no question where we would stay. The house is great for families with a lot of activities on site. It's also a quick walk to the beach, the pier, and the eats, drinks and shops. The hosts are extremely welcoming and make you feel at home. It's a definite winner!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

lisa E.

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

Beach Vacation

Loved stayed at this house. Everything was within walking distance. The house was bigger than it appears. Loved the deck outside and it held all friends and family nicely.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sims Lamason

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

10th Bday getaway

We chose the Shell House for a weekend getaway to celebrate our twin sons’ 10th birthday. They loved the house, the arcade and foosball table were particular hits. All was clean and we were even welcomed with a gift! We enjoyed the sights and tastes of the town, the neighborhood is far enough off the main strip to be quiet, but close enough to walk to everything. We ca on the deck one evening watching stars. It was truly a magical weekend. Steven and Sara were very communicative and responsive. We were provided lots of information prior to our arrival which helped us feel at ease, and able to just enjoy ourselves! Highly recommend this home!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott M.

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

Great Family Getaway

We had an amazing long weekend at the Shell Station! House layout perfect for our family of 7. Easy walk to the beach, to Bert’s and shopping/restaurants. Neighborhood nice and quiet which gave us such a relaxing experience. We will definitely be returning.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Bryan D.

Amazing Trip

Was an absolutely beautiful house, in the perfect location next to Folly Beach! Local bars near by and the beach was only a 4 minute walk! Make sure to stop by Burt’s while you are there for 24/7 food! Couldn’t have ask for a better experience!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Dennis

Wonderfully charming and close to the beach. Was a pleasure to stay, will be back again!

Wonderfully charming and close to the beach. Was a pleasure to stay, will be back again!

10/10 Excellent

Nick S.

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

Great place

Had a lot of fun!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle H., Jackson, WI

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

Nice property in great location

The house was spacious and a short walk to the beach, shops, and restaurants. We enjoyed our time there.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Franklin F.

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

perfect location

one block from main street and 3 minute walk to the beach
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer A.

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

Love the shell house !

This is our second stay at the shell house we were there for a wedding which was beautiful !
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Scott B.

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

Beach weekend

Place was great with a lot of character. Close to the beach and Center St. We weren't there for the bar scene but that didnt get in our way. We could hear the bands but they werent disruptive. Sprial stair case is not for everyone (including our 35 lb dog). Great place.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leta K.

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

Girls Trip

Wonderful location with lots of character. We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert P.

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

A Great Place

We had a great time, and plan to come back. Loved the proximity to both downtown and the beach.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Christopher F.

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

Folly Beach Shell Station

The property was great and came just as advertised. Great location, just a few blocks from the main strip, from Bert's groceries, and from the beach. The house was clean and in great shape. No problems other than the Wifi going out on us one day, but management was quick to help us get it back online. There was a bit of a musty smell in the basement, but that was it.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lillian M.

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

Perfect beach getaway!

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!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

christine d.

shell house was great!

house was great, we loved it!!

10/10 Excellent

Kyle T.

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

Perfection Location

Great house in a perfect location; better than the photos make it look.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

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