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

Holiday home in Folly Beach with kitchen and furnished lanai

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On Folly Beach, Shell Station House offers a charming retreat for families. This pet-friendly home features a wrap-around deck with teak dining furniture, a screened-in porch, and cheerful beachy-themed decor. Inside, find plenty of room to play in the family room with board games and large screen TV.

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9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 82220 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

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About this property

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You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

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 amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Internet access

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2.5 private bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Stereo
  • TV with cable channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Furnished lanai

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Fan
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Golf
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 2,220 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Property is also known as

2642

About the area

Located in Folly Beach, this holiday home is near the beach. Charleston Music Hall and Charleston City Market are notable landmarks, and some of the area's popular attractions include South Carolina Aquarium and Patriots Point. Splash Zone Waterpark and Charleston Museum are also worth visiting. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails, cycling and horse riding nearby. Visit our Folly Beach travel guide
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Folly Beach, SC

What's nearby

  • Sunrise as the rays dance through the logs...
    Center Street
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Lighthouse Inlet Heritage Preserve on Folly Island, SC
    Folly Island Beaches
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Folly Beach Pier Charleston SC Coast Atlantic Ocean Pastel Sunrise vacation destination scenics
    Folly Beach Fishing Pier
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • College of Charleston which includes heritage architecture and street scenes
    College of Charleston
    17 min drive - 12.4 miles
  • Folly River Park
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Tides Folly Beach
    7 min walk
  • LoLo's
    2 min drive
  • Rita's Seaside Grille
    6 min walk
  • Dead Low Coffee
    4 min walk
  • Circle K
    3 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.

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

On-site parking is available at the 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, Folly River Park and Folly Island Beaches. Folly Beach Fishing Pier and Sunset Cay Marina are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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Cleanliness

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10/10 Excellent

John R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place, and great location. My kids loved it. Thank you.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

HK

Lovely Charming Folly Beach. Warm, friendly people. Beautiful nature to appreciate, so wonderful to relax and have fun.

Lovely Charming Folly Beach. Warm, friendly people. Beautiful nature to appreciate, so wonderful to relax and have fun.

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca S.

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

Family Trip

The house was perfect for 5 adults and an 11 year old and 2 dogs. We all had plenty of space to spread. The house was a short walk from the beach and all the restaurant and shops. It was a perfect place to stay - the 11 year old enjoyed the games in the lower level. Great trip and would definitely recommended the house!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

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

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

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
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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Floy A.

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

Great house!

We had a wonderful time for my daughter’s birthday! The house is convenient to the beach, Center St and Bert’s! The property managers are awesome and very quick to respond to questions. Definitely recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 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

Lori L.

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

Girls Trip

Perfect location. Short walk to grocery store, beach and many cool restaurants. Loved the island vibe. Easy drive to Charleston. Home was clean and comfortable and had a fun, colorful decor. The spiral stairs may be an issue for some. Would definitely stay again. Thank you for letting us stay at your home!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kevin S.

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

Memories were made!

Our large groups had such an awesome time in this house. We had all the space we could have needed for little ones to nap and older kids to enjoy themselves. The location is STELLAR. Mere minutes of a walk away from everything we needed. So sad to leave, but excited to come back next year! Truly and unforgettable vacation.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

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

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

Beverly B.

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

She’ll House Stay

The Shell House was very comfortable and the layout and design of the house was very unique. It was easy to get to the beach which a definite plus! There was a issue with the internet but it Steve responded quickly and it was resolved as was an issue with a light switch (my misunderstanding🙂) Someone came within minutes to help! Would stay at Shell House again!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tim F.

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

Christmas at Shell Station House

My family and I had a wonderful stay during the week of Christmas. The house was perfect as we visited our sailor attending NNPTC. There are so many unique features of the home, from the spiral staircase to the LP collection. Everything we needed was right there. The beach is a quick five-minute walk. The Folly Beach pier and Main Street area are just as close. And you can be on the Battery in Charleston in 25 minutes. I imagine the house is even more enjoyable during the summer months. Definitely worth the trip. Thanks for sharing your home!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura C.

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

Perfect place to stay at our favorite beach.

We had 5 family members young adults and parents, and the shell house was more than comfortable...would probably be comfortable for up to 8 people. We enjoyed the layout and amenities - walking to the close by restaurants and picking up groceries at Berts to grill for a couple of meals as well. The house has many seating areas for fun - games in the main living room, and in the downstairs game room. Even our 21, 22 and 23 year olds enjoyed the vinyl and CD collection provided with the house stereo system. The quirkiness of some of the home features added to it's charm for us. Absolute biggest plus is the location: very short walk to Bert's, Taco Feo, the main strip of restaurants and bars and, of course - the beach!!! We are already planning our return.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Anne T.

Folly was Fun!!

We had a really nice time. Location was great- beach was close. Residents were so friendly and it was great our dog could walk on lease on the beach.