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Vacancy-Spring Special! Mediterranean Villa; 444 ft to Beach! Ranked in Top1%.

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Unleashed; Mediterranean style Beach Villa-just steps from the Beach.
Front of the house; Mediterranean Villa...(kind of like in Scarface!)
Private kitchen
Side of house with spiral staircase and, to the right, a nice path to the beach!
Interior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 10298.2 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Washer
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Folly Beach, SC
  • Folly Island Beaches
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Folly Beach Fishing Pier
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Folly Beach County Park
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Charleston, SC (CHS-Charleston Intl.)
    ‪34 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 3 upstairs

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4 upstairs

1 Queen Bed

Master down stairs

1 Queen Bed

Master up stairs

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Jack and Jill

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Main floor bathroom

Toilet

Master down stairs

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only

Master up stairs

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Vacancy-Spring Special! Mediterranean Villa; 444 ft to Beach! Ranked in Top1%.

Video: https://youtu.be/eI07r8NQT_8

This 3 floor, 2 Master bedroom property is conveniently located approximately 1.5 blocks from Folly's dining and shopping and less than 2 blocks from the beach which is just a quick 2-3 min walk (400 steps). Folly Beach has an array of quaint stores, coffee shops, ice-cream parlors, and numerous restaurants, so there is no need to take the car when casually stepping out at night or walking the pier.

From the moment you enter the giant doors of this custom, 3000+square foot home into the two-story foyer you will be transported into another world. Mediterranean-style architecture mixed with comfortable high-end furniture and appliances exceed all standards. You will feel pampered by the high-quality designer linens and towels as well as the quality soap products just like a five-star hotel.

This VRBO Top-ranked 5-Star* home consists of 4-5 bedrooms 3.5 baths (sleeps 10 comfortably). The kitchen is, state-of-the-art, 'to die for' with tons of granite, a professional stove, double ovens as well as microwave dishwasher and large, side-by-side refrigerator .The kitchen is open to the family room/TV room, dining room, as well as the screened porch. The screened porch is the most popular space in the house with our guests as it has comfortable lounging chairs as well as a secondary dining table. You will find yourself surrounded by tropical trees and the singing of birds mixed in with the sound of the ocean.

The living room to the front of the house can be used as an overflow living space/TV room or 5th bedroom as it has a day bed and pull out trundle as well as the sofa. Also downstairs is the second master, with a queen 4 poster-bed and a full bath. This has a door to the screened porch so this area is a beautiful unit within itself if someone wants more peace and quiet.

Upstairs there are 3 more bedrooms. The Master bedroom is huge and opulent having a king size bed and plenty of extra space .The spa like bathroom has a Jacuzzi tub and a separate shower. There are two further queen bedrooms upstairs sharing a Jack-and-Jill, beautifully tiled bathroom. The larger of these bedrooms has a great ocean view from the queen-size bed ideal for lazy days. There are TV'S in 2 of the upstairs bedrooms and one left without on request so Kids don't stay awake all night watching!

The most spectacular aspect of this home is the ocean-side deck, perfect for days you want to lounge and sun without being at the beach, or for catching the cool night breezes and ocean sounds as you dine alfresco or gather with friends.

Underneath the home is a spectacular outdoor kitchen with a large prep area, a full gas range and sink as well as a large dinning table. There is an outdoor shower and a storage area for the sun chairs we provide. There is a 3-4 car enclosed garage as well as lots of space for at least 7 cars in the driveways in the front and back of the home.

This home is for a family or group who appreciate such luxury yet want the casual fun feel of Folly. With all we have to offer, as well as making it available to owners of mature well-behaved dogs (at no extra cost), this house has been a Folly favorite for vacationers for many years.

We are consistently ranked in the Top 1% of all VRBO sites nationwide. We have received several Folly Beach and Charleston accolades over the years as well as featured attraction on Home Builders magazines. See the featured Video in the Video section.

Please check the availability calendar which we always keep up to date If we are unavailable we would love to have you visit another time.

We also provided a lot of extra amenities, as we keep it fully stocked with all the necessities that you will need. We have over 10 beach chairs and lots of sand toys and even two bikes. We provide our guests with bath towels and beach towels. We use >400ct cotton sheets on all of our beds. The bathrooms have toilet paper and large pump bottles of sulfate free moisturizing shampoo conditioner and body wash. We have a stroller, baby camera monitor, as well as a pack n play with an extra thick mattress to put in it for your baby's comfort. We have a computer set up so that you can check out all the local restaurants and destinations as well as a wireless surround sound which you can stream music from. The house has 3 brand new smart TV’s in the main living room as well as both master bedrooms. All these extras make it so you don't have to pack your whole house up to feel the comforts of home.

There is also a golf cart available to rent on the property for a $275/week fee. Load up the chairs, cooler and the family and ride to the beach in just seconds.

It is in an ideal location with high-end finishes of travertine, granite and chefs gourmet kitchen with butler's pantry. This extraordinary versatile home was built as a private home in 2001 by an Italian Renaiscance but is in use as one of Folly's most successful vacation spots since 2005. This ~3200 sq ft mediterranean style home with 4 bed/3.5 bath home lives much larger due to its unique layout and the flow to the large screened porch of the main floor and huge sundeck off upper floor. Another front room has a a Day Bed that converts to 2 fulls so you can easily sleep 10-12. The basement/garage has enough space for 3-4 or boats and a game room storage for beachware, toys, 4-5 bikes for your use and umbrellas.even a stroller is there.

We also have a pretty, red EzGo Golfcart for rent. You can rent on or offline as you prefer saving a few fees with the latter.

This quintessential home is for the discerning Vacationer who appreciates luxury and the casual fun feel of Folly plus the quick commute to Historic downtown Charleston. It is ideally situated just 3 rows from the ocean with an official beach walkway right in front so there is no need to take the car to go to the beach or stroll the pier. Best of all, it is just two blocks to Center Street Folly with its quaint stores, coffee shops, ice-cream parlors, and numerous vibrant restaurants.

Note: We do not rent to young adults celebrating spring break or graduations.

We do rent for Wedding Parties and Special events. We held a wedding reception at the house recently this spring and have several schedule for later this year!

During peak season or any 7 night stay throughout the year, Check in is on Saturday at 4:00pm and check out is 11am on the following Saturday.

During the off season we also offer variable 3 and 4 night weekday visits check in is at 4:00 with check out at 11:00am and 3 night weekend visits check in at 4:30pm and check out is at 11am.

Note: there is a $99 Damage fee that is included as ‘Property Fee’ in your rate that covers up to $2000 of accidental damage. It does not cover hurricane insurance for which we recommend purchasing an individual policy. Trip insurance is available upon request which includes Hurricane. As well, Covid insurance is available upon request. Inquire either at the time of booking or shortly thereafter afterwards.

So, Welcome to Unleashed; Folly Beach; the beginning of your best vacation ever!

Address:
East Cooper Avenue
Folly Beach, SC 29439
USA

Video: https://youtu.be/eI07r8NQT_8

Also, be sure to ask about specials or discounts that we run from time to time.

Property manager

Robert Biederman
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
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Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
We do not offer refunds for weather-related issues including during Hurricane Seasons. We do suggest hurricane insurance. We can assist or offer such.

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
Parties and events are allowed on site
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

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Folly Beach

Located in Folly Beach, this holiday home is in the city centre and by the sea. USS Yorktown and Patriots Point are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include Charleston City Market and Fort Sumter. Travelling with kids? Consider South Carolina Aquarium and Fort Lamar Historic Preserve. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling 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 - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Folly Beach Fishing Pier - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Folly Beach County Park - 6 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Port of Charleston Cruise Terminal - 19 min drive - 19.3 km

Getting around

  • Charleston Station - 31 min drive
  • Charleston, SC (CHS-Charleston Intl.) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lowlife Bar - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Rita's Seaside Grille - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Famulari's Pizzeria Brewpub - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Loggerhead's Beach Grill - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Pier 101 Restaurant & Bar - ‬5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Vacancy-Spring Special! Mediterranean Villa; 444 ft to Beach! Ranked in Top1%. pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Vacancy-Spring Special! Mediterranean Villa; 444 ft to Beach! Ranked in Top1%.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Vacancy-Spring Special! Mediterranean Villa; 444 ft to Beach! Ranked in Top1%.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Vacancy-Spring Special! Mediterranean Villa; 444 ft to Beach! Ranked in Top1%. located?

This family-friendly Folly Beach holiday home is located by the sea, within a 5-minute walk of Center Street and Folly Island Beaches. Folly Beach County Park and Folly Beach Fishing Pier are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Cristina M.

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

Amazing home and trip!

The home was perfect for our family. Amazing location!!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

tanya s.

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

Beautifulee is Spot for a Wedding.

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Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amery B.

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

Beautiful, Quiet, Great Location

This is a spacious, well decorated home located blocks from downtown Folly Beach. Just a couple of minute walk from the pier or any of the local restaurants. Lots of a room for indoor and outdoor entertainment. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert R.

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

Wonderful house!

This is a great house - especially for a large group - although we were just a couple staying there. The house is extremely well provisioned with everything you need to be comfortable or to cook, and the hosts are very thoughtful in giving you information and tips to enjoy the place. There are numerous great spots to hang out in with your friends or families in different parts of the property, including outside spaces, screened in porches, etc. it's a one minute walk to a lovely beach. For dog lovers, it's particularly wonderful, because the owners are clearly dog lovers and have lots of helpful touches to make sure your pups enjoy the stay as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kischa S.

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

Fantastic beach house!

We loved our stay! The house was well equipped with everything we needed. It was a great location not far from the beach. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

sara s.

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

Great house!

Everything was lovely and conveniently located.you can walk to the beach and all the shops and restaurants.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

angie u.

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

Great Place

Perfect place to stay - just a few blocks from the ocean and from "downtown". Bob was great to work with and responded to all questions instantly. Definitely would stay again! Thanks Folly Beach for a great time!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jamie O.

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

Location and spacious

We loved our stay at Unleashed and will be renting it again in the near future. Close to everything. We barely moved our car. Beds are nice and comfy and there is a lot of space.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Fae S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Needs love

This home needs some maintenance. The location is very good. Convenient to the beach. Across from Bert’s. Overall, it is comfortable and spacious.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gail H.

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

Great Folly Location

This rental had one of the best property managers. He answered all of my many questions patiently. Communication was so quick and friendly. By the time we finally made it to Folly, I felt like I should have invited him over for a visit. The location in Folly is great and there is ample parking, a huge plus when you are staying with multiple families. That house has everything and I mean everything! There was even a stroller we could use with my granddaughter. The house is also dog friendly with gates and a crate. We might have brought our dog if we had known how well laid out it was for them. The layout of the house worked so well for our family because my mom, who has difficulty with stairs, was able to stay on the ground floor bedroom. And let’s not forget the amazing shower in the master bedroom! In short, this is a well equipped house in a great location with an excellent host.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

christopher C.

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

Family vacation 2022

Property was beautiful and in a great location! Would definitely come back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Jill M.

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

Wedding Week Vacation

The home is well equipped and convenient to all the Folly attractions. The home is spacious and comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Abby P.

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

Great location in Folly!

We loved the location of this VRBO, within walking distance to the beach and town. Robert was a great host, provided us with lots of information and very responsive if we needed anything. Highly recommend staying here!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bob B.

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

Fantastic Property and Location

It was perfect for our mini family reunion. Well supplied, great location, good parking, and excellent communication from the owners. Between the great location for walking and the golf cart for running around you don't have to move your cars once you parked.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tyler U.

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

Enjoyed our stay!

Location was perfect! Quick walk to the beach and to main road! House was great for the family! Plenty of room!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Alexis J.

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

Great Place to Stay in Folly

Our group of 10 had a wonderful experience staying at this property. The home is very spacious with enough places for people to sleep comfortably. It's a quick walk to the beach/pier, restaurants and local shops. Bob was quick to respond to any questions about the stay, which I greatly appreciated. If you are looking to head to Folly Beach with a larger party, this is a great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbie W.

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

Villa

So well stocked and nice. It was SO convenient to Beach & town!! My mom had a bad Blood Pressure spike and the owners were so kind, no questions asked and gave us ample time to get out; under moms health scare~!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

philip c.

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

Great location

As always we loved staying at this house. Thank you
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Dwight C., Little Rock, AR

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

Wonderful property for enjoying Folly Beach and Charleston

Unique property in a fantastic location convenient for walking to beach, restaurants, bars, groceries, and shopping. Very spacious and stocked well with everything you might need, including beach gear and bikes. We enjoyed our stay and would definitely recommend the Unleashed.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pete V.

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

Folly Beach Unleashed

What a find. Our stay was absolutely fantastic. If you are looking to visit Folly Beach, this is a must stay property. I would book it early, I am certain that previous renters will be back. Enjoy!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard E.

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

Unleashed

What a great way to spend a week with family and friends celebrating a special birthday. The house and amenities are as advertised, The spacious outside patios and decks only add to the experience. Everything is within walking distance from this house, to include the Key West vibe that is Folly Beach. The beach is just a few steps away and the recent beach replenishment made for better beach days. The homeowner is great to work with and communicated with us answering questions.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Katie D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

House is well stocked, in a great location and spacious house

Just be aware there is a charge for a dog even though they say dogs stay for free.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steve D., mint hill, USA

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

Great weekend at the Villa

Wonderful, spacious home. Owners were incredible to work with throughout our stay. We rode out Hurricane Ian here and felt completely safe! Great location as it was just a short walk or golf cart ride to the beach and onto the main strip. We plan to stay here again when in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

michelle k.

great

short walk to the beach.....beautiful home and landscaping, close to town. Charleston also very close which was great.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

thomas s.

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

Great place and location, will definitely be back

Great location, short walk to beach and downtown. Well appointed and clean. Kitchen is awesome with everything you will ever need. Beds are super comfortable with nice sheets, no sandpaper sheets. Can’t wait to return and stay a little longer.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

About the host

Hosted by Robert Biederman

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Kimberly and I live with our three children in Wexford, PA. We are originally from SC where she and I graduated from college. Kimberly works as a Teacher. I graduated from Medical University of South Carolina and am an Academic Cardiologist practicing Advanced Cardiology in Pittsburgh, Pa. I was the Voice of the 1984 Junior Sword Drill at The Citadel where I too fell in love with Charleston and Folly Beach. What little time we have we enjoy visiting Folly and escaping the pressures of the hustle and bustle of the city, taking a short jaunt to the Beach and walking around the quaint town. Relaxing to the wireless music, watching TV on the baconey and enjoying the sunset on the beach rounds out a wonderful way to enjoy our house!

Why they chose this property

This property is the only Mediterranean Beach house on Folly or any other of the local beaches including Isle of Palms, Kiawah and James Island. It was custom-made designed, styled and commissioned harkening back to Tuscany. Original pieces and architecture adorn the house making the Villa a true majestic site in Folly while having won several awards for its design and features.

It is 450 feet from the beach, and easy to minute walk. We are a three minute walk to Center Street with all the activities. Our 2 daughters live in Charleston and we work with some of the renowned cardiologist at MUSC nearby so this is a perfect spot to get away, share with you and to enjoy.

What makes this property unique

Well apportioned, top-of-the-line furniture accommodations and a distinctly different look than most standard beach house. A Master Chef kitchen upstairs and a top-of-the-line Grill, refrigerator and covers patio make this place extraordinarily unique.

Languages:

English

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