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Mermaid Retreat 2 Blocks From the Beach! ~Sea Glass Cottage

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Beach nearby
Smart TV
Terrace/patio
Dining
1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 346 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Folly Beach, SC
  • Place, Folly Island Beaches
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Folly Beach Fishing Pier
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Center Street
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Airport, Charleston, SC (CHS-Charleston Intl.)
    ‪30 min drive‬

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About the area

Folly Beach

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 College of Charleston.
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What's nearby

  • Folly Island Beaches - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Folly Beach Fishing Pier - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Center Street - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Folly River Park - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Folly Beach County Park - 5 min drive - 4.5 km

Getting around

  • Charleston Station - 29 min drive
  • Charleston, SC (CHS-Charleston Intl.) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Rita's Seaside Grille - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Tides Folly Beach - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Dead Low Coffee - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Circle K - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪LoLo's - ‬4 min drive

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.
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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Limited housekeeping

Location highlights

  • Near the sea

Safety features

  • 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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
    • Service animals 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

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.

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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

Rating 10 - Excellent. 108 out of 129 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 129 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 129 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 129 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 129 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mark D., Pisgah Forest

Liked: Cleanliness
Quaint old school Folly cabin, just what I was looking for. All the amenities and good location in proximity to beach and shops.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026

8/10 Good

Molly P.

Liked: Cleanliness
This is a great little beach cottage! We enjoyed our stay at Sea Glass Cottage very much. Check-in was smooth, it was great to have a dedicated parking spot, and it’s VERY close to multiple access points for the beach (which is fantastic!). We were able to bring our pups along which was fantastic. Just be advised that the yard was mostly off limits to them (there’s a sign that they can’t pee or poop on the grounds - that’s hard for dogs to understand, so we just didn’t allow them in the yard). They’re also not allowed on the furniture (they have free access to the furniture at home), so I spent most of my down time on the floor with them instead of on the sofas or chairs. If you’re not bringing a dog or dogs, this won’t be an issue. Also, the cottage was lacking some amenities that we normally have at rental properties - items like coffee for the available coffee pot (which was a big stress for my husband since we arrived late in the evening and he had no coffee for the next morning) and plastic wrap or aluminum foil to wrap up leftovers in. Overall, we enjoyed our stay very much. Oh, and the screened-in porch was delightful! I can’t forget to mention that!
Arrival at the cottage after dark
Pupper on the beach
Folly after dusk
Beautiful Folly Beach
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026

10/10 Excellent

Rachel E.

Liked: Cleanliness
The property was perfect for us and our two dogs.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026

6/10 Okay

Tammy C.

We stayed at this property in May 2025 and again in Sept 2025. It needs some maintenance, air conditioner went out on us, screen around the door needs repair to keep bugs out, and spiders were frequently found in the bedroom.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karena D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Very nice cottage

The cottage was just perfect for my needs. Thanks.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Forrest B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice romantic cottage

Everything is as described. Very short walk to public beach access that is not crowded at all.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eli G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Would Stay Again

Perfect place for two (and our two dogs). Nice location. As advertised.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Jonathan M.

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.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon H.

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!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Sheryl P.

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.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Beach Cottage

Sweet little beach cottage. Loved being walking distance to the beach and restaurants.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lauren K.

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.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debra C G.

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.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Emalie L.

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Steve R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Stay

Enjoyed our stay
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Annemarie H.

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!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth H.

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura C.

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!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan H.

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.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ellen H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Love Folly

Quaint. We really enjoyed being at Folly after 4 years.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michele w.

Liked: Cleanliness

Convenient Beach House

Close walk to the beach. Quaint cottage everything that you need to be comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

RUTH L.

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.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jill W.

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!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Kathy C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Seaglass

Very cute,small cottage. Close to the beach and town.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

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