Fiddler Crab! Quaint Ocean View Cottage for Couples' Getaway or some "Me" Time

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A room with a ceiling fan, two large windows with blinds, a sofa with patterned cushions, wicker chairs, a floor lamp, and a potted plant.
A coastal residential area with houses, a beach, and a clear view of the ocean.
A bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a dresser, a television, and windows with blinds.
A bathroom with two sinks, a mirror, and a window.
A rural road with a stop sign, a payphone, and a building in the background.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Top rated beach location
    Discover paradise at this top rated beach location.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Air-conditioning
  • Washing machine
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Onsite parking available

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Folly Beach, SC

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Full Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

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About the area

Folly Beach

Located in Folly Beach, this holiday home is near the beach. Charleston City Market and Charleston Music Hall are notable landmarks, and some of the area's popular attractions include USS Yorktown and Patriots Point. South Carolina Aquarium and Tidal Trails are also worth visiting. Kayaking, windsurfing and power boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours nearby.
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Folly Beach, SC

Getting around

  • Charleston Station - 35 min drive
  • Charleston, SC (CHS-Charleston Intl.) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dead Low Coffee - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Bohemian Bull - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Rita's Seaside Grille - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Chico Feo - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Loggerhead's Beach Grill - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Fiddler Crab! Quaint Ocean View Cottage for Couples' Getaway or some "Me" Time pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Fiddler Crab! Quaint Ocean View Cottage for Couples' Getaway or some "Me" Time?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Fiddler Crab! Quaint Ocean View Cottage for Couples' Getaway or some "Me" Time?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Fiddler Crab! Quaint Ocean View Cottage for Couples' Getaway or some "Me" Time?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Fiddler Crab! Quaint Ocean View Cottage for Couples' Getaway or some "Me" Time located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within 2 miles (3 km) of Folly Island Beaches, Folly Beach Fishing Pier and Center Street. Folly River Park and Lighthouse Inlet Heritage Preserve are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 54 out of 81 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 81 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 81 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 81 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 81 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice and close to the beach
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great cottage for a couple! Close to the beach and either a nice walk or bike ride to the center of town. Would stay again.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great spot for a long weekend on Folly. Away from crowds and close to the best surfing
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We would definitely recommend this cute little cottage! It was perfect just for the two of us. 30 seconds or less walk to the beach was my favorite thing about the location of this house. Only thing that bothered us was the amount of people that park outside the house along the streets we mostly kept our blinds shut because people can see straight inside from all angles. Erin with Carolina One was super helpful with any and all questions we had. Very responsive and kind. Highly recommend the Lost dog cafe! And if you wanted to kayak or stand up paddle board we recommend Charleston SUP safaris! Megan was exceptional and kind as well. Called to let us know of the unexpected weather and helped us reschedule a better day on the water!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great trip

Loved how close we were to the beach but still close to all the bars and restaurants!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Jun 2025
It was a pleasure hosting you, and we truly appreciate you taking the time to leave such a review. Please visit us again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent place for a romantic beach getaway

Well appointed, all the essentials were covered, very cozy place for a getaway for a couple. We were very happy overall with the stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Oct 2023
Thank you for the review. We're thrilled you enjoyed your stay. It was a pleasure hosting you!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great place

Great place and would stay again. But there was mold present in the bathrooms and had no ventilation.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Jun 2025
Thanks for the fantastic review! We're so glad you had a great stay. We appreciate you bringing up your concern about mold in the bathrooms. We want to assure you that what you likely observed was mildew, which can occasionally occur in high-humidity environments like bathrooms, especially in a coastal location like Folly Beach. We can confirm there is no mold present. Please know that we take these matters seriously and the affected area has already been thoroughly treated and addressed. We're constantly working to maintain the highest standards of cleanliness and comfort for our guests. We look forward to welcoming you back to Folly Beach soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beach getaway.

Greta location close to the beach!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Apr 2023
Thank you for sharing your experience! It was a pleasure hosting you!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Best Beach Retreat

The Fiddler Crab is the cutest cottage in the best location on the island. Steps from the beach and close to town but not too close to be bothered by the crowds. We definitely found our new favorite beach house and can’t wait to come back.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 23 May 2025
Thanks so much for your kind words! We're thrilled you had a great stay. Come back anytime!
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8/10 Good

Nice little spot

I loved the location, the view, and it was perfect for one person.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome 4th of July Trip

Went for a quick 4th of July weekend. This place was great for my wife and I. Right next to the beach, a quick bike ride to all of the bars/restaurants
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Aug 2024
We're so happy you had a nice time. Thank you for staying with us. We hope to see you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Got to Folly a week before my family

Great place. Great listing. Lifelong Folly lover since moving away as kid 50 years ago and loved the Fiddler Crab Cottage! Thank you!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Aug 2025
We are so happy you chose to stay with us and found the location to be a good choice! We agree, Folly is simply the best! Come and stay again anytime.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Cute, clean, great location.

Very clean. That's always a plus for me. It had everything we needed for our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Mar 2020
Susan, we're glad you had a great stay. Thank you for taking the time to review the property, and please come visit us again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Anniversary stay.

We had a wonderful time at the beach. Folly restaurants are awesome too. It was just a short walk to the beach. It was perfect for us on our 10th Anniversary. We were married here on the beach.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Sept 2023
We're thrilled you had such a wonderful visit! You are welcome back any time. Thank you for staying at Fiddler Crab!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Folly Beach

Great location, can walk to beach in one min!! Needs a bit of updating, but overall good!!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Mar 2024
Thank you for staying with us! We're so glad you had a wonderful time. We hope to see you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Clean an quiet

Property was nice and drive was easy to get in out of. Everything we need for are stay. Bed and couch comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Jan 2023
Thank you for the review! It was a pleasure hosting you!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Good stay

Good
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 19 May 2023
Thank you for staying with us. Please come back and visit us again!
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

a good stay

The rug in the bedroom needs to be replaced. Otherwise, a good location.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Oct 2023
We appreciate the feedback! Our team will take a look at the bathroom rug and replace it if need be. Thank you for staying with us!
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very quaint close to beach cottage. Cottage is on the corner of a very busy street so a lot of car noise. They seemed to miss the broken light fixture in kitchen, ceiling fan blade in main room and the kitchen table has a very sharp nail sticking out of the top and is kinda rickety. Outdoor chairs are not user friendly very uncomfortable so porch time was non existent. These things didn’t affect our stay though. Just want to leave an honest insightful review.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Cute little beach cottage close to beach access! We had a great stay in Folly and loved being so close to the beach. Perfect for two people. Upon arrival house was very clean and host allowed us to check-in one hour early. Appreciated two parking spots. We used one for a golf cart. In the future, I would recommend a new mattress. It was extremely uncomfortable and hard to get any rest, especially with constant road noise. House is located on one of the main roads and the loud road noise was non stop even throughout the night. Mosquitos were really bad outside the property in June and found them inside the house multiple times despite being quick in and out, however, I think it could be the time of year. We stayed Thursday-Monday and found moderate amount of mildew on two walls in the shower on Sunday. Overall, we had a good experience and appreciated having a place to stay so close to the beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect for our weekend getaway!

The lovely bungalow was the perfect spot to celebrate my birthday! With beach access just steps away and restaurants/shopping a walkable distance...the Fiddler's Crab was a good choice. The kitchen was apportioned to make an easy breakfast and lunch. Lots of hot water for showers; comfortable bed. Occasional traffic noise, but an easy trade for the great location. Charleston was a manageable drive away. Also enjoyed a 4 mile walk through James Island County Park.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Apr 2025
We're thrilled you had a wonderful visit. It was a pleasure hosting you and we hope to see you again!
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Pros and cons...Pros - close to beach, great a/c, water pressure Cons - LOUD traffic noise all the time. Floor has a serious tilt - watch your footing. Place needs love overall (or a tear down) - trim falling off and see note about floor.We still had a good time - just don't expect more than a beach shack and you'll be fine
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Oct 2025
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We're glad to hear you still had a good time and appreciated the location to the beach, great A/C, and the strong water pressure! We want to make sure future guests have the right expectations, so we appreciate you noting that the property definitely has that vintage "beach shack" feel. As described in our listing, this is a restored 1930s carriage house—it comes with charming quirks, which is why we mention the unique character in the description. We understand that an older historic home and its associated noise from the surrounding area may not be for everyone, but we are proud of this unique property and get many happy, repeat guests who love its authentic Folly Beach character. We will look into the trim work and address any immediately necessary repairs. Thank you again for your review. We hope you'll consider staying with us again!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Communication
House is small but nice. Close to the ocean and an overall good stay. Only complaint with the house itself was that the carpet is very hard and uncomfortable to walk on. As for the booking, I ended up paying an extra 82% over the posted price in random fees and taxes. I feel this is predatory and dishonest. I might consider staying in the house again but definitely not at the final rate that I payed after the made up fees and taxes.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Old cottage and great location

Small cottage, fantastic location to beach access and overall area of Folly Beach. Cottage is old. Not for more than a couple. Myself and two young adult children stayed together- it was cozy but we are used to cozy. It has some wear- lots of sand under rugs when we arrived, rugs are worn torn, Furniture is very worn, and I vacuumed several times with the small vacuum. Not much in the way of dishes as far as storage containers. I bought some, washed and left them behind. Overall it was a good stay. I would stay again in hopes that some things are updated slightly. This cottage allows pets so you can’t expect things to be high end, but could be reasonably new- indoor/outdoor rugs, coach. The bathroom and walk in shower is great! We kept our dog crated except when we were there- windows allow for many distractions for dogs so need to be quick in raising the window shades.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Sept 2021
Hi Kimberly! Thank you for your review. We are happy to hear that you enjoyed the beach accessibility this cottage has to offer. We are updating this cottage this winter and appreciate the feedback! We hope to host you again in the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect home base for a couple

We spent ten nights at this delightful home. It was a return visit to Folly Beach for us. Contactless check in worked perfectly, and upon entering, we found the house in pristine condition - totally clean with linens and bath towels presented tastefully. The kitchen was generously equipped but not cluttered. Sitting area was very comfortable and the two collapsible snack tables hidden at the side of the frig added plenty of surface area for dining or snacking. The shower is huge and amazing after a day in the sun. Can't go wrong with this little gem barely a block from the beach entrance. Home is within walking distance of the center of town but definitely suggest doing so on the beach. The roads are very narrow with little space for walkers, and cars speed by without regard. If using a golf cart, be advised parking and use downtown is heavily restricted as are hours of use. Only thing we would suggest to make it even more perfect - a couple of beach chairs and an umbrella. Also, area rugs in the bathroom and kitchen area seriously in need replacement. We heartily thank the owners for sharing their home!!
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Oct 2024
Thanks for the review! We will look into replacing the rugs. It was a pleasure hosting you. Please visit us again!
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