Couples love this sweet thing, just a block to the beach

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1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 255.7 sq m

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Barbecue grill
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Folly Beach, SC

Folly Island Beaches
‪1 min walk‬
Folly Beach Fishing Pier
‪8 min walk‬
Folly Beach County Park
‪4 min drive‬
Charleston, SC (CHS-Charleston Intl.)
‪35 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Me, You and the Sea…if that’s your definition of the perfect Folly Beach vacation then the Chill Shack is the one for you.

The smallest of our Shacks, the Chill Shack is also the coziest…and some might argue the most charming and romantic as well. There’s plenty of room for two with the Queen sized bed. 2 heartbeats maximum.

The Chill Shack is located right in the middle of all the Rathershack action. Like the other Shacks, you are just a short walk to the beach but you can also sit outside your Shack and lounge in the sun in your private fenced courtyard.

While the Chill Shack is cozy, you will lack for nothing. The open kitchen and living room allows you to interact with your guests while you make dinner in our fully equipped kitchen. Chances are good though that you may prefer fixing your dinner on the gas grill that’s right outside your front door and dining al fresco under the Folly Beach stars.

Don’t let the small size fool you — the Chill Shack has everything you need for a perfect Folly Beach vacation.

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STR22-00154

Property manager

KATHERINE GRIMES

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

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

I allow a total of 2 heartbeats, regardless of age

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

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 cottage is near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Folly Island Beaches and Waterfront Park, while South Carolina Aquarium and USS Yorktown are popular area attractions. Patriots Point and Fort Lamar Historic Preserve are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and ecotours nearby.

Folly Beach, SC

What's nearby

Folly Island Beaches - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
Folly Beach Fishing Pier - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
Center Street - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
Folly Beach County Park - 4 min drive - 3.0 km
Port of Charleston Cruise Terminal - 19 min drive - 19.7 km

Getting around

Charleston Station - 32 min drive
Charleston, SC (CHS-Charleston Intl.) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

‪Lowlife Bar - ‬9 min walk
‪Rita's Seaside Grille - ‬9 min walk
‪Famulari's Pizzeria Brewpub - ‬9 min drive
‪Loggerhead's Beach Grill - ‬12 min walk
‪Pier 101 Restaurant & Bar - ‬8 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Couples love this sweet thing, just a block to the beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Couples love this sweet thing, just a block to the beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Couples love this sweet thing, just a block to the beach?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Couples love this sweet thing, just a block to the beach located?

Situated near the beach, this cottage is within a 10-minute walk of Folly Island Beaches, Folly Beach Fishing Pier and Center Street. Folly Beach County Park is 1.9 mi (3.1 km) away.

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Erik G.

17 April 2025

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

Daughter and granddaughter get away

Very nice place, location was great. All went smooth, very well

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Travis V.

11 May 2024

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

Anniversary trip

My wife and I really enjoyed our stay. The place was beautiful and convenient to everywhere we wanted to go. We will definitely stay here again!!

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim S.

16 April 2024

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

Location, location, location

Property was beautiful, great location and just steps to the beach.

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

John H.

19 March 2024

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

Great spot on Folly Beach

In town for a wedding. Property well maintained. A short 1 block walk to beach, 2-3 blocks to all the shops and restaurants and ~25 min drive to downtown Charleston.

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

TANYA P.

17 September 2023

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

One of the best vrbo stays we have had

Katt was amazing. The cottage was super cute. Perfect for a couple. Everything was walking distance. We would stay here every time we went to folly beach

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

William M.

22 May 2024

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

Outstanding Accomodations

The check-in process was excellent along with a video showing exactly how to get into the unit. When my wife and I open the door and stepped in, we could not believe our eyes and how beautiful this place was. Completely remodeled and had everything you needed to enjoy your stay at Folly. The owner was nothing but accommodating and answered any questions we had. Very friendly and informative of the area. I will go back for sure to stay at this rental.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Mike P.

27 October 2017

Better then Advertised!

Everything about the Chillshack was perfect. Lives much bigger then it looks and is just a few short minutes from the beach and downtown. We had a great stay and Katherine and Sam were wonderful. Can't wait to come back.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Marc B.

29 April 2015

Great location and amazing hosts!!

The one bedroom at Folly Beach is exactly has listed. Very clean, quiet, great location near all the restaurants and stores at Folley. The hosts are wonderful people always ready to answer any questions, always smiling. My only complaint is that one week was too short and next time I plan to stay at least two weeks!! Marc and Susan April 27, 2015

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Max J.

25 November 2016

Great "home base" for any Charleston-area visit

This was the perfect place for my partner and I to crash each night after visiting friends in Charleston and exploring Folly Beach during Thanksgiving week. It's spotless, well-maintained, and provides just enough space for a couple to relax in a charming beach-cottage environment. (The beach really is less than a minute away from your door, which is very nice.) Katherine and Sam are the perfect hosts--they live right there so they are available if you need them, but they're good about giving you all of the space and downtime you might need to unwind. (Make sure to get dining recommendations from them, though--they're spot on!) We had a wonderful visit and will definitely try to return soon!

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2016

10/10 Excellent

Kim R., Brooklyn, NY

29 August 2022

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

Another Perfect Stay at the Chill Shack!

My husband and I have stayed at the Chill Shack over the past few summers, and I can’t possibly say enough good things about the RatherShacks and Kat & Sam! The recent refresh of the Chill Shack decor is absolutely gorgeous. As always, the space was impeccably clean and spotless when I arrived with plenty of fluffy bath towels and comfy bedding/pillows in the bedroom. The check in process was a breeze and it’s so nice knowing that Kat & Sam are always nearby with a helpful hand should you have any questions or concerns. They are always extremely kind and very easy to get ahold of should you need anything. Between the lovely accommodations, wonderful hosts, and having the beach and the best that Folly has to offer just mere moments away, you can’t go wrong! Thank you for another perfect vacation!

Stayed 16 nights in Aug 2022

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth D., Columbus

12 July 2016

The perfect beach escape!

We visited Folly Beach over 4th of July and our ChillShack rental could not have been more perfect. Check-in was a breeze, the size of the rental is perfect for two people, and the rental had everything we needed for a great week at the beach. We loved that the unit had a grill, an outside shower, drying racks to hang our wet towels, and that beach chairs were provided. (Seriously, the beach chairs were crucial!) The location of this house is absolutely perfect - it's far enough away from Center Street that you avoid a lot of the traffic and noise, but still close enough that you can walk to Center Street for drinks and dinner. It's also so close to the beach - walking to the beach with our chairs, bags, and cooler was incredibly easy. We rented bikes (from Folly Beach Adventures) for the week and rode them everywhere; the only time we hopped in the car was to run to the grocery store mid-week. We also booked a dolphin tour through Tideline Tours - highly recommend this tour! We saw 20+ dolphins throughout the tour and collected some beautiful seashells on Morris Island. It was the highlight of our trip. We think Loggerheads has the best drinks, The Lost Dog has the best breakfast, and we never had a bad meal at Rita's. We will definitely be back and would love to rent this unit again if we can! Highly recommend to anyone looking for a quiet, peaceful beach getaway.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2016

10/10 Excellent

Cindy C.

9 October 2019

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

Absolutely Wonderful!

I apologize to the owners of this property for the delay in this review - I was busy packing to move into their apartment...:-) All joking aside, this was probably the most wonderful rental I've ever had. And would be so for any other single person or couple. Small, but so well laid out and decorated that it never felt cramped.. I'm normally outside every moment I can be but I found myself very content to be curled up on the sofa with my coffee and a book in the morning or watching TV in the evening. High ceilings, open, light and bright, incredibly clean, furnished with all you need but not cluttered with excess. Less than a half mile from the center of town but in a quiet residential area, with a secluded yard at your doorstep. Turn left out of the driveway for a few steps, cross the block and then one quiet street and there's your beautiful beach access. Plant a chair and read. Go shelling. Enjoy the lovely warm surf -I was there mid-September and the water temp was 80. Mosey down towards the pier, select from several restaurants, and have any of a huge variety of local beers and something amazing like Chico Feo's incredible tacos.. Folly Beach doesn't have a boardwalk or an enormous amount of shops. It has just enough. And it's minutes away from that gem of the south, Charleston, S C. The owners live just across the street, and Katherine and her husband are lovely people and are instantly responsive. I got to see another one of their several properties - it is even more beautiful and it's clear that there's a very high standard held to in their rentals. I hated to leave. And I can't wait to go back.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Elisa K.

4 July 2022

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

Cozy Beach Cottage

The cottage has been renovated and was even nicer than we expected from the pictures. It's a block from the beach and 3 blocks from the center of town. We walked everywhere. So close to Bert's market where we picked up everything from steaks for the grill to a nice bottle of red wine to have with them. The ice cream is really good to. We loved the beach, not too crowded and the water was so warm! Sam and Katt were a pleasure to deal with. We will definitely be back!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stephen R.

28 December 2021

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

Cozy Place to Chill Out

This was a cozy place to chill out close to the beach. While it is small, it has all the ammenities I was looking for including a grill, a comfy coutch, excellent shower, and well stocked kitchen.

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Barbara M.

29 November 2021

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

Beach Turkey Time

Property was very clean and especially appreciated the dedicated parking space so close to the beach. Slight discrepancy between online listing and actual configuration relative to breakfast bar in kitchen, but not a deal-breaker as a large screen TV had been added. Very spacious and overall very accomodating features; overall, an A !

Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Eric S.

15 October 2021

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

Cozy Folly getaway!

Katt was extremely helpful throughout the entire process! The cottage duplex was just as described, very cozy and just what we needed. Would absolutely stay here again if we visit folley again. Thanks Katt!

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lyle H.

30 September 2021

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

Chill shack exceeded expectations - Beautiful cottage and newly renovated

The newly renovated Chill Shack was awesome and exceeded our expectations. The quality of the cottage was excellent. The owners Katt and Sam paid attention to every detail. From having everything you need inside to beach chairs and beach towels for outside. You can’t beat the location steps from the beach and a short walk to town. Clearly there was a lot thought that went into making sure our stay was excellent. It was our first trip to Folly Beach and we are glad we stayed here. We would stay again at this location “Chill Shack” or one of the other Rathershacks. Thank you for a nice stay.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

chris W.

1 September 2021

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

We Love Folly Beach ❤️

This little place for two was perfect for a much needed getaway. It was very clean, beautifully decorated, bathroom towels, beach towels and kitchen towels provided. The kitchen was well stocked with utensils dinnerware and cookware. Everything we needed as we prepared most of our own meals due to my husband’s special diet. The grill was just like the one we have at home and we used it every day. The yard and landscaping was beautiful and well kept. You can tell the owners take pride in their rental. The beach access was just a short walk away. We took a short walk every evening to enjoy the local music and a cocktail. The owners were very kind and we definitely will come back again. Make sure you go up to the end of Ashley Avenue to Morris Island where the lighthouse is. We didn’t want to leave. Thank you Katt and Sam!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kristy R.

12 November 2020

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

Great Couple Getaway!

The ChillShack was the perfect place for a relaxing weekend for my husband and I. A very quick walk to the beach, within a few blocks to several shops, restaurants and bars, and the owners were nearby if we needed anything, but we didn't. The shack was well decorated and well stocked with everything you need in the kitchen! Thank you Sam & Katt!

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kelly P.

21 October 2020

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

Great fall visit

Location to beach, pier, and center street is great. Also a very short walk to Bert's grocery, the coolest store ever. Comfy bed and living area. Katt and Sam were super hosts, with great communication and even gave us 8 Budweisers!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

8/10 Good

barbara p.

16 October 2020

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

Was nice but 5-star ??

We stay on Folly almost annually and while this was nice I dont feel it was a true 5-star compared to others we’ve been at. This was in need of some updates. The TV just didnt work for us - sometimes audio while not at other times. The bed was a bit uncomfortable but several pillows were available so was tolerable Driveway landscape may not belong to this owner but it was nearly impossible to see from our vehicle to back out. one of us would direct the other when moving our car

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kayla M.

3 October 2020

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

Great place !

Perfect location ! Super easy short walk to the beach. It’s a little longer walk to the strip of restaurants but not bad at all! We walked everywhere! Everything was super clean and the check in checkout process was a breeze.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline L.

26 September 2020

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

Would stay again!

This is possibly the best place I’ve stayed at Folly! Super clean and tidy. Everything you need. Love that you can leave your car parked and loaf around downtown or walk to the beach. Great place.

10/10 Excellent

bruce b.

12 August 2020

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

fun at folly

perfect size for 2, the owners really care about their guests

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

karen r., knoxville, tennessee

27 June 2020

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

Rest

First time at folly beach. We usually go to edisto. Disappointed at how crowded it was but enjoyed the rental. ( needs a new tv)

About the host

Hosted by KATHERINE GRIMES

We met in the cold Granite State of New Hampshire, fell in love, sold our houses, threw away the snowshovels, and bought us a perfect shack in paradise. After we fixed her up... you now have the Rathershack in all its glory waiting for you to come and add the next chapter. We thank you in advance for helping us live our dream. We live on site so feel free to stop in for a cold one or advice on where to go hide out, or step out and kick up your dancin shoes. The sign over our door says PARTYville, but more often than not we flip it over so it reads NAPville. Sometimes one leads to the other. You know the drill........

Why they chose this property

We bought this place to live the simple life in a beach town, and have family and friends visit. Plus, wouldn't you rather deal with an owner who lives on site and is totally psyched to be here and have YOU as our guest.

We also have 5 other cottages to look at, go to HomeAway.com and check them out.

RatherShacks -
3478178 BeachShack 2 bedroom 1.5 bath
3671707 RoofShack 2 bedroom 1 bath
3948147 TinyShack 1 bedroom 1 bath (Tiny)
3948148 SurfShack 2 bedroom 2 bath
4086494 SandShack 2 bedroom 1 bath (not posted yet to HomeAway) but you can view on our web site RatherShacks

What makes this property unique

All bars on Folly Beach are within walking distance. Plus the house was pink...and we decided to keep the color.We named it the RATHERSHACK because you'd rather be here than anyplace else in the world. We are 'second row' from the beach - which means a 45 second walk for you slow pokes, or 30 seconds for the average beach bum. The cottage we are advertising and scheduling here is the 1 BR bath, this one is called the ChillShack. Lots of charm and beach feel decor at no extra charge as this unit has all new beach-style furnishings, flooring, paint, new roof, and new air conditioning. All cottages have open floor plans for casual gatherings after your day at the beach. This Unit has a fully stocked kitchen utensils etc with microwave and dishwasher. The 1 BR features a large master with a queen bed, plenty of changing room. Super clean no allergens pet dander etc as we do not allow pets. Units have cable TV and WIFI. Off Street parking for 1 vehicles included. . Gas grill on site available for you grill masters out there. Riding bikes is one of our favorite things to do around around here, and look at all the sugar shacks, moderate homes, and homemade fishing piers plopped right next to the occasional McMansion. Architectural variety on every block. Folly Beach makes no judgment on who you are or where you come from...just bring your flip flops and come as you are.

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