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Welcome to Swell Cottage! Awesome Second Row Folly Beach with great ocean views.
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Reviews
10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
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3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 8111.5 sq m
Popular amenities
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)
Bedroom 1
2 Queen Beds
Bedroom 2
1 King Bed
Bedroom 3
1 Double Bed
2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom
Bathroom 1
Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 2
Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 3
Towels provided · Toilet · Hair dryer
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Welcome to Swell Cottage! Awesome Second Row Folly Beach with great ocean views.
Fantastic house with large fenced yard, across the street from beach and walkover. Two blocks from local market, four blocks from Folly pier and center of town. Protected outside shower with hot and cold water to wash off the sand between your toes! Great ocean views from two decks. Enclosed back porch/sunroom just off the kitchen which leads down to the grill. We also provide baby equipment (high chair, baby gates, pak'n'play) so it is one less thing to pack.
Spacious eat-in kitchen with a great farm table which seats 8 people and updated stainless appliances and granite counter tops. There is cable TV in the first floor bedroom, living room and 3rd floor. There is a nice GE washer and dryer in the sunroom/enclosed porch on the first floor. The house also has wireless internet service and central heat and air conditioning. There are children's beach toys, boogie boards and one beginner surfboard for tenants use as well as beach chairs and a beach umbrella. Avoid the hassle of the paid parking lots in town and park your car in the private off street parking at the house. There's no need to drive to explore all the cute shops and restaurants since it's an easy stroll to Center Street and the Folly Beach Pier. Our yard is large by beach standards and completely fenced. There are double gates at the driveway entrance which are able close. There is an outdoor propane grill to eat all the great beach cookout meals.
There is a separate storage area for house keeping use only. This space is not occupied or for rent and is not included in the square footage of the rental house.
Business License #LIC012917
Spacious eat-in kitchen with a great farm table which seats 8 people and updated stainless appliances and granite counter tops. There is cable TV in the first floor bedroom, living room and 3rd floor. There is a nice GE washer and dryer in the sunroom/enclosed porch on the first floor. The house also has wireless internet service and central heat and air conditioning. There are children's beach toys, boogie boards and one beginner surfboard for tenants use as well as beach chairs and a beach umbrella. Avoid the hassle of the paid parking lots in town and park your car in the private off street parking at the house. There's no need to drive to explore all the cute shops and restaurants since it's an easy stroll to Center Street and the Folly Beach Pier. Our yard is large by beach standards and completely fenced. There are double gates at the driveway entrance which are able close. There is an outdoor propane grill to eat all the great beach cookout meals.
There is a separate storage area for house keeping use only. This space is not occupied or for rent and is not included in the square footage of the rental house.
Business License #LIC012917
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House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
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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
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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
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A car is recommended for transport to and from this property
About the area
Folly Beach
Located in Folly Beach, this holiday home is near a water park and near the beach. Port of Charleston is worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit South Carolina Aquarium and Patriots Point. Consider Historic Rice Mill for a night out or Charleston Museum if you're travelling with kids. Jet skiing, snorkelling and windsurfing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.

Folly Beach, SC
What's nearby
- Folly Island Beaches - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
- Folly River Park - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
- Folly Beach Fishing Pier - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
- Center Street - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
- College of Charleston - 17 min drive - 20.5 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Tides Folly Beach - 9 min walk
- LoLo's - 3 min drive
- Rita's Seaside Grille - 9 min walk
- Dead Low Coffee - 8 min walk
- Circle K - 11 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
10
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Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
3 October 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
10/10 Excellent
Leta T.
31 August 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Leta T.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Denise H.
23 August 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Denise H.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Richard L.
19 April 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Location
Richard L.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Diana M.
29 March 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our mini vacation was very enjoyable. Being close to the beach and stores was a plus. Love it
Diana M.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Jeremy V.
30 April 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay
Jeremy V.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
10/10 Excellent
Michael S.
27 July 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house & close to the beach
Michael S.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Jamie G.
9 June 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Just right
Jamie G.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Kurt R.
24 June 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome place!
Kurt R.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Allison G.
26 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house, great location
Allison G.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Nicole B.
17 April 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect getaway
Nicole B.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Brenna V.
8 July 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful stay!
Brenna V.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Seth T.
10 April 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent location and host
Seth T.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
10/10 Excellent
Deb K.
19 July 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Deb K.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Jami S.
22 August 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay at Folly Beach
Jami S.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
10/10 Excellent
Michael T.
13 April 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great family getaway
Michael T.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
10/10 Excellent
Lisa K.
16 June 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome vacation stay
Lisa K.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Ali H.
18 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Incredible stay!
Ali H.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Lori O.
29 June 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Family Week!!




Lori O.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Melissa S.
1 April 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing location!
Melissa S.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024
10/10 Excellent
Caroline B.
30 April 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great weekend getaway!
Caroline B.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
10/10 Excellent
LORI G.
3 April 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great beach place
LORI G.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
10/10 Excellent
Drew M.
18 July 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay!
Drew M.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Beth R.
15 June 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect weekend at Folly Beach!
Beth R.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
10/10 Excellent
Wendy M.
28 October 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome stay in unique house!
Wendy M.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
About the host
Hosted by Keith and Lynn Merrill
Why they chose this property
Very unique house. We love the palm trees growing up through the front porches. Multi-level so family members can spread out and maybe have some quiet time in the sunroom or just sit on the many decks and see the ocean.
What makes this property unique
Parking is always a problem at the beach. We have our own private off road driveway and a separate parking pad outside the back porch. This house is an original beach house that has been renovated over the years. Beautiful enclosed yard and the beach is just across the street. We also have baby equipment (pak’n’play, high chair, baby gates) to make life easier when traveling with little ones.
Languages:
English
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