Top Floor Beachfront Condo ~Sand Castle in the Sky
One of Folly's Best! Sand Castle in the Sky is located on the top floor of an elevated building. This 3 bedroom 3 bath condo is the perfect retreat without any noisy neighbors above you! The views from this 3rd-floor condo's open balcony are awe-inspiring from sunrise through the starry night sky. From watching waves throughout the day to the beautiful lights on the pier at night, it's a memorable vacation spot! The primary suite has a king-size bed and the other two bedrooms have queens. Sit on the balcony in the morning and enjoy the warm sun while watching the dolphins play and enjoying your morning coffee. You can park up to two cars in the off-street private parking lot the entire time you are here as everything is within easy walking distance. The property is clean and comfortable with inviting decor and TV's in every bedroom. It is one of the nicest condos on the beach! Beach lovers can enjoy the ocean from the balcony or by walking directly onto the beach. During the summer enjoy the water at one of the only sections of the beach with a lifeguard. Those who like to fish can walk less than one block down to the Folly Beach Fishing Pier to join other anglers. Great restaurants, fresh seafood vendors, and a grocery store are all nearby. This condo is a great base to explore the beach and then the Historic City of Charleston. Sand Castle in the Sky allows up to 2 well-behaved, house-broken, flea-treated dogs with approval. Please include the breed and size of your dogs when you inquire. While we manage this property we do not manage the maintenance of this building. All photos are current and accurately depict the property. Please book with confidence. This property is licensed by the city of Folly Beach as a vacation rental - LIC001927. Because of the potential of fraud we would not recommend booking a property not licensed by the city of Folly Beach as a vacation rental.
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Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
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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
About the area
Folly Beach
Located in Folly Beach, this condo is on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Folly Island Beaches and Waterfront Park, while USS Yorktown and Patriots Point are cultural highlights. South Carolina Aquarium and Fort Lamar Historic Preserve are also worth visiting.
Folly Beach, SC
What's nearby
Folly Island Beaches - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
Folly Beach Fishing Pier - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
Center Street - 2 min walk - 0.3 km
Folly Beach County Park - 4 min drive - 2.8 km
Port of Charleston Cruise Terminal - 19 min drive - 19.4 km
Getting around
Charleston Station - 28 min drive
Charleston, SC (CHS-Charleston Intl.) - 42 min drive
Restaurants
Lowlife Bar - 5 min walk
Rita's Seaside Grille - 2 min walk
Famulari's Pizzeria Brewpub - 9 min drive
Loggerhead's Beach Grill - 6 min walk
Pier 101 Restaurant & Bar - 2 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Is Top Floor Beachfront Condo ~Sand Castle in the Sky pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
What time is check-in at Top Floor Beachfront Condo ~Sand Castle in the Sky?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Top Floor Beachfront Condo ~Sand Castle in the Sky?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Top Floor Beachfront Condo ~Sand Castle in the Sky located?
Situated on the beach, this condo building is steps away from Folly Island Beaches and Folly Beach Fishing Pier. Center Street and Folly Beach County Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
We booked for our family vacation and it did not disappoint. Very clean for a dog friendly place. The communication was excellent and the location was great!! We walked everywhere and waking up with the sunrise on the beach was beautiful! The fact everyone had their own bathroom was fantastic. Definitely will look to book again here in the future!
Awesome location that is within walking distance to the important stuff! The unit itself was very clean, nice layout, with incredible views. Easy access to the beach. The balcony is an excellent spot for morning coffee or evening cocktails. Elevator was broken and it was HOT the week I stayed, but still very much worth it. I enjoyed it tremendously and will be looking to return next year.
Joel S.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
2/10 Terrible
Verified traveller
19 June 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Disliked: Location, listing accuracy
Not a good time to rent this property.
Elevator broke - 4 flights of stairs.
Beach closed because of dredging. Round the clock construction noise. Long walk to public beach access.
The view from the balcony is incredible. We received a call before check in that the dishwasher was leaking and the part had been ordered. I was told I could still use it but to place towels around floor. I chose not to use. We arrived to the elevator being out of order. This may be an issue for an older couple. I think I counted about 50 steps up. The unit stayed between 74 and 78. I reported to Maintenace etc. All of this as aside I would honestly stay again if the elevator worked and the A/C could keep up.
Elevator not working and found out from another unit owner it’s been out of order for months! Unless you are on the first floor and you are in excellent health do not take a room on the third floor 52 steps! Two times the air conditioner stopped working and had to have a repair man.
Location is an important factor for us when choosing a place to stay. Sand Castle in the Sky did not disappoint! It's walkable to many restaurants and shops.
The ocean view from this 3rd floor condo is perfect. Even when it was a bit too chilly to be on the beach in early March lounging on the deck made up for it.
Responsive property manager when questions arose. Clean and comfortable accommodations. We will definitely choose to stay at Sand Castle in the Sky in the future.
We wanted to give my sister a chance to sample a Charleston vacation but wanted waterfront. Folly is soooo much more convenient to Charleston than Wild Dunes (where my husband and I had stayed before)
As we only had a short weekend, we packed as much as we could into the time we had and she was thrilled!
The high tide prevented us from getting on the beach much with our schedule but it was still good being waterfront.
Our only concern with this rental was the weathered table on the balcony as it was wobbly and rough. My sister sat in one of the chairs and it swayed quite a bit so none of us used it.
Others mentioned the elevator. It did work just VERY slowly. The first time I got on it, I really thought I was stuck.
Some mentioned the thermostat. We didn’t adjust it as my sister is cold natured and I thought to bring a fan. There are no fans other than ceiling fans available (which I couldn’t reach). However, had our trip been during the hotter summer, not being able to cool the condo lower than 72 would’ve been a deal breaker.
Certainly a place we would consider again but directly through Best rentals only. VRBO fees are HUGE and unclear. Be aware of a LONG list of misc fees!
This was a great place for a long weekend staycation. Super comfortable, clean, excellent communication and great location. Will book it again the next time we decide to spend a weekend on the beach!
I cannot express how beautiful this condo is. The pictures definitely don’t do it justice. The unit was impeccably clean and comfortable for a beach front condo and we have pretty high standards when it comes to rental properties. My parents and our 3 pups stayed for 4 nights and we could not believe how gorgeous and private the condo was. The view and sunsets on the huge patio and close proximity to the restaurants and shops made it a perfect spot for us. The only draw back was the elevator sometime didn’t work and climbing 4 flights of stairs was a heavy strain for my elderly parents and myself post 2 knee surgeries, but other than that minor inconvenience it was worth every penny to stay here and we definitely plan to come back again in the future!
A much needed get away after a health event. What a wonderful place to rest and relax. The location was perfect and the living space was so I inviting.
This property is a fabulous location. Spectacular views and close to town. However, if you are traveling in winter expect to be freezing if you are in the bedrooms near the entry door and over heating if you are in the master bedroom. Also be prepared to take cold showers. One other note: the building is being supported underneath by wooden beams as the trusses are rotting.
My two college age kids came home for Thanksgiving week to visit my husband, daughter and I and we decided to get out of the city and go to the beach. Folly was perfect! Adorable a beach town just 10 minutes outside of Charleston and right on the beach. It was a great family getaway, a perfect beach location, and the condo was adorable. It was bright, had a stunning view, fantastic deck (3rd floor) where we sat every morning watching the waves and morning surfers, nicely decorated, clean, nice linens and bedding, well stocked kitchen for us to pull off Thanksgiving, The manager replied to questions immediately, and a nice touch to have someone stop in the morning after we arrived to see if everything was ok. Kudos to the property managers. We wanted to stay longer!
Virginia S.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022
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