At this holiday home you'll be within just a 5-minute stroll of Folly Island Beaches and within 20 minutes of Folly Beach Fishing Pier. Highlights at this holiday home include a kitchen, a washing machine and a patio. .Home features a sofa bed, a Smart TV and a coffee/tea maker. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. A hairdryer and an iron/ironing board are also available. Limited housekeeping is available. .Attractions within a 20-minute drive of this Folly Beach holiday home include Medical University of South Carolina and The Citadel.
Port of Charleston Cruise Terminal - 22 min drive - 22.4 km
Getting around
Charleston Station - 29 min drive
Charleston, SC (CHS-Charleston Intl.) - 36 min drive
Restaurants
Lowlife Bar - 17 min walk
Rita's Seaside Grille - 17 min walk
Fam's Brewing Co. featuring Famulari's Pizzeria - 10 min drive
Loggerhead's Beach Grill - 20 min walk
Pier 101 Restaurant & Bar - 17 min walk
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Mermaid Retreat 2 Blocks From the Beach! ~Sea Glass Cottage
One of Folly's Best! This classic and renovated cozy beach cottage is only a two minute stroll to the Atlantic Ocean! This 1 queen bedroom 1 bath cottage has a daybed in the living area so it can accommodate up to three guests but it is also the perfect couple's getaway. An oversized antique stained glass window in the bedroom adds romance to this sweet bungalow. Sea Glass is located in a quiet residential area only a six block stroll to the Center Street restaurants nightlife and fishing pier. There is a grilling area and laundry facility on site. The cottage also has a private screened porch. Sea Glass Cottage allows up to 2 well-behaved, house-broken, flea-treated dogs with approval. Please include the breed and size of your dog when you inquire. Grill use: propane and cleaning responsibility of the guest. Sea Glass Cottage shares a laundry room that is located on the ground level of neighboring 615 East Erie. Please respect your neighbors and remove clothes as soon as possible. Please book with confidence. This property is licensed by the city of Folly Beach as a vacation rental - LIC005366. 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.
Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
General
Unit size: 500 square feet
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
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
Pets
Pets are welcome
Service animals are exempt from fees.
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector in all accommodation.
Property is also known as
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Frequently asked questions
Are there any beaches close to Mermaid Retreat 2 Blocks From the Beach! ~Sea Glass Cottage?
Yep, Mermaid Retreat 2 Blocks From the Beach! ~Sea Glass Cottage is a short 4-minute walk from Folly Island Beaches.
Does Mermaid Retreat 2 Blocks From the Beach! ~Sea Glass Cottage have a pool?
No, this holiday home doesn't have a pool.
Is there a free airport shuttle available at Mermaid Retreat 2 Blocks From the Beach! ~Sea Glass Cottage?
No, Mermaid Retreat 2 Blocks From the Beach! ~Sea Glass Cottage does not offer an airport shuttle service.
What time are check-in & check-out at Mermaid Retreat 2 Blocks From the Beach! ~Sea Glass Cottage?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.
Mermaid Retreat 2 Blocks From the Beach! ~Sea Glass Cottage Reviews
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
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.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 104 out of 123 reviews
10 - Excellent
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Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 123 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 123 reviews
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9.8/10
Cleanliness
8.0/10
Amenities
10/10
Property conditions & facilities
10/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Forrest B.
7 July 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Nice romantic cottage
Everything is as described. Very short walk to public beach access that is not crowded at all.
Forrest B.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Eli G.
19 June 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Would Stay Again
Perfect place for two (and our two dogs). Nice location. As advertised.
Eli G.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
8/10 Good
Jonathan M.
24 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy beach shack
Location to beach is great. A little tight with our dog and infant. Bed mattress could be better. Overall decent property for the price.
Jonathan M.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Sharon H.
17 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Birthday getaway
This was our first time at Folly Beach, the cottage was as described, perfect size for two of us and our dog. Very clean inside and out, the property managers checked on us on our first day, very nice and polite. We went on tours during the day, walked the beach in the afternoon/ sometimes at night. The cottage is only a 20 minute drive to Charleston, and many other historic sights! We enjoyed ourselves, loved the Sea Glass Cottage!
Sharon H.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
8/10 Good
Sheryl P.
16 Apr 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Close to the beach.
We enjoyed our nice walks to the beach and the neighborhood. It was about 6 blocks to walk to shopping and eating. We found parking that worked out nicely for us.
Sheryl P.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Elizabeth S.
2 Mar 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Beach Cottage
Sweet little beach cottage. Loved being walking distance to the beach and restaurants.
Elizabeth S.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
Lauren K.
2 Dec 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Getaway
We came to Charleston for some medical testing at MUSC but wanted to offset with a short vacation. This property was perfect. It was awesome that we could bring the dogs with us and it was a very quick walk to the ocean. It was very cozy and had all the amenities we needed. The only thing we would have changed was the queen bed was very creaky and not very comfortable. Being there for medical reasons, it would have been nice to have a more comfortable bed. We ended up sleeping separately on the couch and day bed so we could be more comfortable and have the TV on. If the mattress was changed, we would stay again in a heartbeat. We LOVED the location and property.
Lauren K.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
Debra C G.
19 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Beach Cottage
Loved this cottage getaway. It had everything you would need. Located in a nice quiet neighborhood. It was within walking distance to shops, the beach,restaurants and more. Also recommend going downtown to eat at Chubby Fish and have a glass of wine at the Tippling House. Love all the charm of Charleston.
Debra C G.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024
8/10 Good
Emalie L.
30 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great weekend getaway
Cute cottage- great location to beach access- hot shower. Front porch was charming but
Could use some wood and screen replacement/ it's the beach, weather is brutal on wood. Overall, I'd stay there again.
Emalie L.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
8/10 Good
Steve R.
27 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Stay
Enjoyed our stay
Steve R.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Annemarie H.
17 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Beach getaway
Our 1st time on Folly — loved the cottage - perfect comfort amenities and location to beach and town. We’ll be back next year!
Annemarie H.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Elizabeth H.
10 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Easy, Cozy Stay
Everything at property represented as is in listing.
Appreciated that we could bring our dogs and property was able to accommodate a last minute early checkin for added fee.
Rules/instructions were straight forward and house had everything we needed to make a rainy stay comfy and cozy.
We loved the little town of Folly. We have family in Charleston so this was close enough to be able to participate in the functions we travelled for but far enough away to feel like we had our own getaway.
My only complaint, truly, was the shower. The pressure was low and the temperature kept changing from hot to cold on its own. But I don’t personally book properties based on the shower, but just in case anyone reading this does…
Everything else was near perfect.
Elizabeth H.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Laura C.
9 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location!
This beach cottage was as listed and in the perfect location! Easy walking to town, the beach and easy to access downtown Charleston. I enjoyed staying in this cottage, however upon arrival there were several air fresheners that were extremely strong. For medical reasons, I cannot have intense smells. I reached out to the property manager who told me they did not have air fresheners in the house, yet I found 4 hidden. I wish they had been honest upfront. Otherwise, amazing stay! Highly recommend!
Laura C.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Susan H.
3 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Small cottage hide-away
Great location. Close to beach access and the town center, yet quiet with less traffic. Cottage has all amenities one could ask for. Most enjoyable stay.
Susan H.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Ellen H.
18 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Love Folly
Quaint. We really enjoyed being at Folly after 4 years.
Ellen H.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Michele w.
15 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Convenient Beach House
Close walk to the beach. Quaint cottage everything that you need to be comfortable.
Michele w.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
6/10 Okay
RUTH L.
27 Apr 2024
Folly Beach is wonderful. The cottage was ok.
We loved the area. We enjoyed beautiful weather and Folly Beach itself is great!
The cottage and property management left a little to be desired. The grill didn't work. There was no regular oven. There was a convection oven but the rack needed to use the convection oven was missing. I called management and they weren't able to help. There were no instructions for the TV. The bed was covered with foam pads that bunched up making the bed very lumpy. The entire mattress and foam pads were encased in a zippered plastic cover so you were basically sleeping on a sheet of thick plastic. The bottom sheet was too small and wouldn't stay on the mattress, bunching up around you and again - you were left sleeping on a thick plastic cover. The cottage wasn't really very clean. It had obviously been gone through before we arrived but it appeared linens were changed and fresh towels put out but that was about it.
RUTH L.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024
10/10 Excellent
Jill W.
24 Mar 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect pet friendly cottage
Great location near beach and bark park. A little of a walk into the main rd and restaurant's but definitely possible.
Charming cottage and well appointed.
I would stay again!
Jill W.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
8/10 Good
Kathy C.
3 Mar 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Seaglass
Very cute,small cottage. Close to the beach and town.
Kathy C.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
10/10 Excellent
rebecca g.
29 Dec 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Xmas at folly
House was clean. A few minor issues. No big deal.
rebecca g.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023
10/10 Excellent
Linda D., Chapel Hill, NC, USA
12 Nov 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Cute cottage
Great location and very comfortable for two people. We will definitely be back.
Linda D.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
10/10 Excellent
Jessica F.
23 Oct 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing home near the water!
We loved our stay in Folly Beach, the home is lovely and very close to the ocean, local sites, and great restaurants. Highly recommended!
This was a great place for me; nicely furnished and comfortable; lovely front porch and backyard; loved walking the neighborhood
Only con for me was I was unable to access the wifi network and let the rental company know but they didn’t respond; must say it wouldn’t keep me from staying there again!
Jane
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
8/10 Good
James C.
21 Sept 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
very nice time
The unit was very pleasant to stay at. Pricy for the location and amenities. I would hope for cable next time. Yes I would recommend this stay especially if your not wanting the standard hotel or condo stay. Very unique...
James C.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
susan a., Philadelphia
10 Sept 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
September stay
Cozy cottage, perfect for a couple or small family. Easy walk to the beach, short drive or walk to restaurants and shops. Not the fanciest, but full of character. Just what you want on Folly!