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Tiny but perfect, super close to the beach.

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Room
Private kitchen
Private kitchen
Interior
Bathroom

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

TINY

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Tiny

Toilet · Shower only · Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Outdoor shower
Kitchenette
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Tiny but perfect, super close to the beach.

The Tiny Shack

With a little engineering and shabby-sheik ingenuity we turned our old office and storage space into Folly Beach’s cutest efficiency unit with all brand new construction, finishes, and décor. Think small and pretty. If you are an NFL lineman and your significant other is a WNBA star this is not the place for you. It is tiny, yes, but has everything you need for the perfect getaway. You have a full size bed to cuddle close and nap after a great beach day. Watch TV on the flat screen, or prep some snacks in the kitchenette. Your bistro table is more like a corner spot at a cozy Manhattan mini bar, and you can shower in luxury in the brand new tile bath with a modern sleek glass shower that feels more like The Ritz Carlton in Fiji than TheRathershacks on Folly. The main room measures 10ft x12ft- not including the 3ft x 5ft kitchenette, 5ft x 6ft bath, and 2ft x 4ft closet. Outside the front door you have your own dedicated covered patio so you can max relax, all under the watchful eyes of a mermaid and her dolphin friends. You have a small semi-private fenced back yard where there is a grill to channel your inner Bobby Flay or Rachel Ray, and an outdoor shower to wash off the sand and sea of the day. All of this is just a 45 second walk to the beach, and 5 minutes to all the bars and restaurants Folly Beach has to offer. Small is the new big at our latest shack. You will love it!!

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 10:00 AM

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

This cottage allows only 2 guest

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Events

No events allowed

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Pets

No pets allowed

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

I allow a total of 2 heartbeats, regardless of age

Important information

You need to know

Property # 3948147
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

About the area

Folly Beach

Located in Folly Beach, this holiday home is near a water park and near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Folly Island Beaches and Waterfront Park, while South Carolina Aquarium and Patriots Point are popular area attractions. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Joseph P. Riley, Jr. Park or TD Arena. Jet skiing and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours and cycling nearby.
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Folly Beach, SC

What's nearby

  • Folly Island Beaches - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Folly Beach Fishing Pier - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Center Street - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Folly River Park - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • College of Charleston - 17 min drive - 19.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Rita's Seaside Grille - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Tides Folly Beach - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Dead Low Coffee - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Circle K - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪LoLo's - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Tiny but perfect, super close to the beach. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Tiny but perfect, super close to the beach.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Tiny but perfect, super close to the beach.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Tiny but perfect, super close to the beach.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Tiny but perfect, super close to the beach. located?

Situated near the beach, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Folly Island Beaches, Center Street and Folly Beach Fishing Pier. Folly River Park and Folly Beach County Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 108 out of 115 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 115 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 115 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 115 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 115 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eileen B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Tiny Shack was literally across the street from the beach. Wonderful location, clean apartment, and everything you would need for a fun beach getaway.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I was traveling alone and this place is perfect for one person or a couple that likes to be in close quarters. It was very clean, tastefully decorated, and had a perfect layout for such a small space. Clearly a lot of thought was put into how to make this “Tiny Shack” very comfortable and functional. It has a private patio, outdoor shower, and yard where I loved starting and ending my days. It’s an easy walk to the beach and downtown. Highly recommended!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matthew F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely fantastic. Perfect distance from town and steps from the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth S.

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

Great weekend getaway

Great location. Very easy walk to the beach and to restaurants. Perfect for a weekend getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alison B.

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

great for a couple

Small but well stocked and wonderfully situated to town and the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael F.

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

Fall vacation.

Great little getaway!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa W.

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

Folly Beach vacation

A perfect place for the two of us. It was even better laid out than expected, had everything we needed, super clean and very cute. 2 minutes to the beach and a short walk to Center St. Highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laurie M.

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

Perfect Stay in Folly

Tiny, but perfect is a perfect description. Terrific place very close to the beach and Berts. Communication with host was excellent. We look forward to our next stay at this wonderful "tiny" well appointed cottage.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 7 May 2024
Thank you Laurie! Until next time. 😊
Verified

8/10 Good

ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Me and my partners loved the place! Would be nice to have an oven, or a toaster.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debra H.

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

Perfect

First time to Folly Beach. It was an amazing stay! We loved everything about our stay. The Tiny Shack was perfect! Katherine & her husband were the best. It's a beautiful place!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Caitlin B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

The cutest little spot

I stayed here for a week and this was a great little spot. Brand new renovation, very clean, and beautiful private outdoor space. It was the perfect spot for a solo traveler. It is a very easy walk to the beach and only a couple blocks from the Center St hub.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dillon C.

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

Babymoon on the Edge of America

My wife and I had a wonderful stay here on our babymoon! Prime location for beach access, short walk to local joints, cozy and quiet. Comfy accommodations and well maintained. When we come back to Folly, we'll be right here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shelly M.

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

Great Stay!

We loved our get away! Great location and it was perfect! Katt was great! So personable and available if you need her :) We will be back! :)
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathy P.

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

Husband n Wife getaway

Loved every thing. Crab Shack had the Best flounder, collards n peel n eat shrimp 🍤!!! Loved County Park. Manager was the BEST.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joy D.

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

Perfect vacation

The listing was accurate. The place was lovely, walking distance to the beach (less than a minute) and to numerous restaurants (about 10 minutes). Off street parking for our car was wonderful. In short, five stars.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jenny R.

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

practically perfect in every way

my second time staying at tiny shack. it is just right. :)
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew M.

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

April at the Tiny Shack

We stayed in the Tiny Shack for a week in April and could not have loved it more. The Shack is located a short walk to anything in Folly Beach and only a 2 min. walk to the ocean. Although the Shack is small, it is not cramped since you can go out to the adjacent covered porch and enjoy the breeze and beautiful view. Everything is new and very clean as well as nicely decorated. We, very much ,would stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda C.

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

10 th anniversary

Cute little space . Conveniently located near everything you will need. The owners are available when you need them
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Beachy keen

The property was as described in the listing. It was comfortable, quiet and pleasantly quaint. We had great weather so spent a lot of time outside. We would not hesitate to recommend and return.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tim S.

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

Tim&Gina

It is small but we loved it! Accurate description. Shower was wonderful, 10/10 water pressure (my pet peeve). Nice inside and out. The outdoor shower a very nice amenity. Very easy for beach access. Grocery items very close at Bert’s. Recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jamie M.

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

Tiny Shack

I cannot express how awesome our stay was at the Tiny Shack. My husband and I enjoyed this little place so much. Close to the beach, walking distance to Center Street. I have never been to a place that was so clean, as soon as you opened the door you could smell the cleaniness. Katt was an awesome hostess. Always responded when we had a question. We look forward in hoping to stay again!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle O.

Perfect for two!

We had a fantastic time in the tiny shack! It was perfect for our Anniversary stay at Folly. Well kept, CLEAN, very short easy walk to public beach access which was perfect and close to everything! Couldn’t have found a better place to stay on Folly. We will absolutely be back! Katherine was very receptive and quick to respond to any questions we had. Completely accommodating. You can’t go wrong with this place. 💞💞💞
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 25 March 2020
Michelle- Thank you for finding us. I am so glad you loved the RatherShacks. I am putting your name into our annual drawing, for a week free. You are always welcome here. Katt and Sam
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patrick M.

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

Great stay at the Tiny Shack!

My wife and I had a fantastic trip to Folly Beach staying at the Tiny Shack to kick off our summer and celebrate our wedding anniversary. Tiny Shack was a brief walk to the beach, when carrying chairs and a cooler it felt seamless with the short distance. The room was extremely clean and up to date with a modern feel. The downtown area was also a quick walk to enjoy the local bars and restaurants. The hosts’ recommendations list is spot on, and I encourage any future quests to review it. Katt was very quick to respond to our communications and make it an easy process to check-in. It was a great experience, and we plan to stay here again in the future.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dana D.

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

Fun in Folly

We came to Folly for a birthday weekend. The room was very clean. Katt definitely pays attention to detail. The name is accurate as well. It’s very small, but that was all we needed. Cool seating area with an outdoor shower. Too bad it was January. Great location. We walked everywhere we went. There was a street fair which was a nice surprise. Very enjoyable weekend. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 25 March 2020
Dana Thank you for you sweet review, it means a lot to both Sam and I. Katt
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sheila M.

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

Perfect couple getaway!

This efficiency apt was exactly as described. It is small but is the perfect size for a couple. The bed was very comfortable with great pillows. Not like those flat pillows you find in most places. The bed was very slightly raised so that there was room to store our bags underneath. The towels were thick and so soft. The water pressure in the shower was really good too. Kitchenette area was just the right size with a larger dorm size refrigerator, microwave, keurig coffee maker, toaster and sink. Had we chosen to just hang out in Folley Beach, we could have parked our car and walked to everything we needed. General market, lots of restaurants and some beach stores close by. The beach itself is just a minute’s walk away. Great little beach town. The host was very easy to communicate with and responded immediately to my questions. I would highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

About the host

Hosted by KATHERINE GRIMES

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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 6 other cottages to look at, go to



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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.

REMEMBER ONLY TWO HEARTBEATS (GUEST). Babies, kids, adults all have heartbeats.

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