Across the street from the beach, The Island Girl is a charming older cottage that has been lovingly renovated. This sweet retreat offers plenty of space to unwind in the large family room or screened-in porch, and upstairs, you'll find three nicely sized bedrooms and a sun porch with palm tree views.
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9.09.0 out of 10
Wonderful
Entire home
3 bedrooms1 bathroom1400 sq ft
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free Wi-Fi
Air-conditioning
Outdoor space
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About this property
Adorable Folly Beach Cottage! 1 Block to Beach! Super Location! Free WiFi!
The Island Girl' is a clean, Sweet Older Cottage which has entertained happy folks for years and has enjoyed some recent renovations and upgrades over the couple years.
The guests who have stayed with her, loved her so much, they say they wish they could stay forever. Pack a bag, throw in some flip flops, a swim suit and leave your worries behind at the Island Girl!
Located JUST ACROSS THE STREET from the BEACH (How Sweet is That?) and only two blocks from the Famous Bert's Market where you can buy anything from ice, to batteries, to organic vegetables, sushi and craft beer, the Island Girl is your key to relaxation. On the first floor, you have plenty of space to relax in the large family room, enjoy a family meal in the dining area or just relax on the screened-in porch while drinking your morning coffee. Upstairs, there are 3 nicely sized bedrooms, a full bath and entry to the sun porch which looks over the palms. Need some time away from the sun? No problem! Our backyard is nicely shaded from all of the beautiful, mature palm trees and there is even an outdoor shower to wash off the sand from your day at the beach.
At Folly Beach, you will discover the beauty and diversity of our quaint beach town! Referred to as the 'Edge of America', the town of Folly is very casual, and the locals are friendly. You will enjoy amazing sunrises and sunsets, rich history, good food, expansive beaches, and a town center pier for fishing and sightseeing. Within steps of each other on Center Street, you'll find many restaurants, from upscale to the cool dive. Seafood is always fresh and available everywhere; but no fear, for the non-connoisseur there are taco shops and burger bars. Cool shops abound. And, surfing is big here, so bring your board or sign up for a lesson.
A clean and beautiful beach, there is plenty to do at Folly with wonderful swimming, surfing, kayaking, paddle boarding, sun bathing, people watching, finding seashells, running and biking on the beach, and just doing what you want to do. Need to work off some energy after lounging at the beach? Just two blocks away is a wonderful Public Playground ,Tennis and Basketball Court.
And, if too sunburned, the charming and historic Charleston is just a short drive away. There you can enjoy some of the best restaurants on the East coast, explore the French Market, picnic at Waterfront or take a horse drawn carriage ride through the Holy City. Do some shopping on King Street, stroll through one of our beautiful museums, take a sunset cruise through the harbor or stop by one of the city's hot spots to people watch (including celebrities!)
Looking for a special or romantic weekend getaway and would like to customize your stay? No problem! We would be happy to have a chilled bottle of champagne, fresh flowers, chocolate dipped strawberries or whatever you wish, waiting for you when you arrive. Give us a call and we would be happy to make the arrangements!
Property amenities
Beach
Beach nearby
Internet
Available in the cottage: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Car recommended
Parking on site
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Hob
Kitchenette
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Spices
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
0.5 bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Outdoor shower
Shampoo
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Living room
Entertainment
DVD player
Games
Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
Video library
Outdoor areas
Balcony
Barbecue grill
Fenced yard
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Note from host: Smoking allowed only outside.
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
Near a health/beauty spa
Near a hospital
Near an outlet shopping centre
Near the marina
Things to do
Basketball nearby
Birdwatching nearby
Cycling nearby
Ecotours nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Horseback riding nearby
Jet skiing nearby
Kayaking nearby
Motor boating nearby
Parasailing nearby
Sailing nearby
Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
Swimming nearby
Theme park nearby
Water skiing nearby
Wildlife walks nearby
Windsurfing nearby
Winery tours 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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
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 not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Smoking allowed only outside.
Important information
You need to know
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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
We should mention
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property
About the area
Located in Folly Beach, this cottage is near theme parks and near the beach. Charleston City Market and Fort Sumter are notable landmarks, and some of the area's popular attractions include South Carolina Aquarium and Patriots Point. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Joseph P. Riley, Jr. Park or TD Arena. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and horse riding. Visit our Folly Beach travel guide
Is Adorable Folly Beach Cottage! 1 Block to Beach! Super Location! Free WiFi! pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Adorable Folly Beach Cottage! 1 Block to Beach! Super Location! Free WiFi!?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Adorable Folly Beach Cottage! 1 Block to Beach! Super Location! Free WiFi!?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Adorable Folly Beach Cottage! 1 Block to Beach! Super Location! Free WiFi!?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Adorable Folly Beach Cottage! 1 Block to Beach! Super Location! Free WiFi! located?
Situated near the beach, this cottage is within a 15-minute walk of Folly Island Beaches, Center Street and Folly Beach Fishing Pier. Folly River Park and Sunset Cay Marina are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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Reviews
Wonderful
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
We enjoyed out stay and the property is exactly as listed. We were close to everything of interest to us and the beach access is a short 1 1/2 block walk. This place is neither overdone or underdone, it was perfect for our purposes. We were also pleased with the ease of communication with the owner.
We really enjoyed our stay there at the Island Girl cottage. The location could not be more perfect. It was fully stocked with extra towels and pillows. The initial check in was little unclear at first but the owner reached out to me by phone to ensure we got in ok, which I thought was great!
comfortable, well-appointed and equipped, conveniently located, all around great. One caveat: not for those with mobility issues--steep steps to 2nd floor bedrooms and some steps up and down in living area.
Island Girl was great. Perfect 2-minute walk to the beach. The only thing that I suggest is adding more beach towels. Listing says plenty, but there were only 2. When traveling via plane, it was nice not to have to bring them, but disappointed when there were not enough. besides that, great little cottage to relax at the beach.
Marissa F.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
Verified
6/10 Okay
Melissa O.
9 Jun 2024
Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness
Great location but house needs a good cleaning and maintenance.
The location is the best part of this home. It is walkable to the beach and restaurants. House was quite dirty. The floors turned our feet and socks brown. The couch had broken down cushions. Mattresses were in bad shape. Many dishes were dirty and the handle to the fridge was broke off. It is such a great location but I would not stay here again unless it had some TLC.
Melissa O.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified
6/10 Okay
Carol M.
25 Sept 2023
Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
IG stay
The pictures and the real thing were different. The lower porch was totally unusable. Granted, it had rained but with all the trees, that porch never dried enough to use it and the top one was overgrown with the trees and both needed power washed really bad as did the rest of the house. The pictures of the steps in the back were obviously taken just after the steps were built. The cleaning crew missed a lot by not moving furniture. Dressers had broken drawers. The carpets need cleaned or just ripped out. It was furnished with everything we needed inside as far as the kitchen, plenty of sitting room in the living room and table and chairs to play cards or games on. It was a good spot for the beach tho, not too far and an easy walk. It isn't too far from the stores either. It was a safe neighborhood. It just needs a really good cleaning and fresh paint and it'll be a nice house. Also, lots of steps in the house, definitely not for anyone handicapped. The outside shower needs a new deck on it. One of the couples said that their mattress would make them roll to the middle of the bed and the couch needed cleaned or recovered. Toilet seats were all loose and the beach chairs were rusted out and not usable. Washer and dryer worked great.
The house has a great location, close to town, closer to the beach and a very quiet street. The host was fantastic and worked with our need for another night when our flight was delayed.
Had a wonderful girls trip in Folly! Island Girl is in a wonderful location, very convenient to Bert’s, Center Street, and the beach! We had a very comfortable stay!
Great location just a few steps from the beach with an access path next to the house. Well stocked kitchen and plenty of room for 3 couples. The host was great to work with and very responsive.
Great location with close proximity to the beach and Central Street in Folly. House was perfect size for family of 4 with everything we needed for a comfortable stay!
ISLAND GIRL was overall a nice place to spend our family vacation. The living room furniture could use some updating, and the outside of the cottage needs to be cleaned, especially the deck railings ( up and down ).We were disappointed that there were no board games as listed.On the bright side, the beds were very comfortable and it is located in a very quiet area. We had a nice visit to Folly and would recommend ISLAND GIRL.
This was a very good location. Definitely a old house with foundation problems but everything stayed in good maintenance. Would not recommend for people over 65 or physically handicapped because of steps inside. Beds were ok. Sheets were nice and clean. Hvac worked perfectly!! Good equipped kitchen. Refrigerator was ok. Bathrooms were very clean little small but manageable..
Robbie E.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Kelli B.
15 Mar 2016
Girls Getaway
Had a lovely stay at "Island Girl". Everything we needed was provided. The weather was gorgeous. Could not have asked for a better vacation.
Overall it was a really great stay. Clean and exactly what we needed. It close to the beach. A bit of a walk to the town (not super long...12 to 15 min) and parking there was very hard without paying a pretty penny. Many people had golf carts and that seemed like it might have been helpful or a bike or scooter would have been great. No parking issues with that. The house was great. A great beach house...very "beach bungalow" feel. Good spaces, plenty of room for 4-6. Great bedrooms. Awesome family table. Comfy living room. Good cable. Bathrooms were perfect. Very clean.
Brenna G.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified
2/10 Terrible
tami l.
22 Sept 2025
Liked: Location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
This is not a home for older adults, to many step downs and very narrow steps to bedroom, several bugs.Husband tripped several times do to flooring has step downs you do not notice as all flooring looks the same.Left lights on all night so did not trip again.
The Island Girl was perfect for a week away with my husband and 6 year old. Well stocked, very clean, great backyard, superb location. Owner was very responsive. Only downside is, it’s not quiet. It’s a busy street and you can hear everything. The price to pay for fantastic location! Would recommend and would visit again!
Sarah A.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021
Verified
6/10 Okay
Angie H.
21 Jul 2024
Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Location
House was like a frat house
The house was very old and the floors are not even and mini steps that we tripped over several times. The back yard was black dirt where we had to wash off when coming in from the beach and tracked in the house. I sweeped floor every day of course. It may be good for younger folks. But was not for us.
Angie H.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified
2/10 Terrible
Jessica L.
2 Sept 2025
Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
The location is the best thing about this place. It’s within walking distance to the beach and not too far from the main strip and a 24 hour mart. Plenty of parking. HOWEVER, the house looks like a frat house. There was mold in multiple places including the laundry area and in the coffee pot. Thankfully, there was a newer looking Keurig that was available for use. The floors were all warped. Many step ups and downs inside the house almost like the house was pieced together. The door to the upstairs balcony would not lock. The outside shower was nice for rinsing items from the beach but the yard needs a serious mosquito treatment. There were many broken items when we arrived including the microwave door handle and the fridge door handle. After checkout, the owner accused us of breaking the fridge door handle even though it was already broken when we got there. Would not recommend.
Jessica L.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified
4/10 Poor
Kory L.
1 Aug 2025
Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
We loved this little place when we stayed here in 2022, but it has gone way downhill since then. It was very dirty, with old food hiding behind and underneath furniture, stains all over furniture and a nice layer of dirt and food crumbs in the couch cushions that my kids found of course. Mold in multiple places and I had to vacuum and scrub the stairs. We found two cockroaches, one dead and one alive. The microwave door handle is broken and the top back door doesn’t lock. The front door looks like it has been kicked in a couple times and the back door bottom threshold is not attached, so when it moves out of place it leaves a nice gap between the door and floor. With the holes in the walls and carpet, and the grime that literally goes from floor to ceiling, this place has become a dump. I do not recommend this place for families, especially with young children. The pros..location is absolutely wonderful (we were able to walk everywhere), management did refund us a portion of our stay due to the unacceptable state of uncleanliness, and management did come fix the AC quickly when it went out. I hope this place can be restored back to what it was. I wouldn’t not stay here again unfortunately and will have to find a different place on Folly for next time.
We had a great family vacation. Kitchen well stocked with various sized cookware. Entryway room was amazing for storing our things and leaving our shoes in so we didn't have sand in the whole house! Beds were comfortable! Hosts were very responsive. We would definitely stay here again!
Island Girl was literally the perfect place to stay to enjoy our vacation! The house was perfect and the check in process was very simple. We were one block away from the beach and within walking distance of town. This house and location was absolutely perfect! We will be coming back!