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The Blue Crab | 1 Block to Beach & Center Street | Seasonal Hot Tub | Outdoor Living | Sleeps 8
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Close to the beach, this 4-bedroom vacation home accommodates 8 guests. It features 1 hot tub. Enjoy outdoor living on the patio and balcony. Engage in adventure activities like birdwatching, sailing, and surfing. Explore nearby attractions such as Folly Island Beaches and Folly River Park.
Highlights
- Family fun awaitsTop-rated for families.
- Private spa tubA rare find - unwind in your own luxurious private space.
- Centrally-locatedYou're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
- Discover nearby landmarksNear Folly Beach Fishing Pier
Popular amenities
- Washer/dryer
- Balcony or patio
- Barbecue
- Private spa pool
- Air-conditioning
- High-speed internet
Explore the area

Folly Beach, SC
- Folly Island BeachesPlace, Folly Island Beaches1 min walk
- Folly Beach Fishing PierPlace, Folly Beach Fishing Pier1 min walk
- Center StreetPlace, Center Street1 min walk
- Charleston, SC (CHS-Charleston Intl.)Airport, Charleston, SC (CHS-Charleston Intl.)30 min drive
Where you'll sleep
4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)
GUEST BEDROOM 1
1 Queen Bed
GUEST BEDROOM 2
1 Queen Bed
GUEST BEDROOM 3
2 Single Beds
MAIN BEDROOM
1 King Bed
3 bathrooms
Bathroom 2
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Bathroom 3
Toilet · Shower only
Main Bathroom
Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Dining area
About this property
The Blue Crab | 1 Block to Beach & Center Street | Seasonal Hot Tub | Outdoor Living | Sleeps 8
Welcome to The Blue Crab, ideally located just one block from the beach and one block from Center Street. Spend your days by the ocean, walk into town for dining and entertainment, and enjoy having some of Folly Beach's best attractions within easy reach.
The screened porch is a comfortable spot to relax and enjoy the coastal air, while the private covered ground-level outdoor living area gives your group even more room to unwind. This space features a Smart TV, chef-style grill and crab boiler, hot-and-cold outdoor shower, and a seasonal private hot tub.
Multiple porches and decks provide plenty of outdoor space throughout the home, including a private sun deck off the primary bedroom.
With its highly walkable location, private outdoor spaces, seasonal hot tub, and easy beach access, The Blue Crab is a great home base for enjoying everything Folly Beach has to offer.
SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS
Bedroom 1 – Downstairs: Queen bed, Smart TV, ceiling fan, balcony, and full bathroom access with walk-in shower.
Bedroom 2 – Upstairs: Queen bed, Smart TV, ceiling fan, balcony, and shared bathroom.
Bedroom 3 – Upstairs: Two Twin beds, Smart TV, ceiling fan, and shared bathroom.
Primary Bedroom – Upstairs: King bed, Smart TV, ceiling fan, private sun deck, and en-suite bathroom with double vanity, walk-in shower, and soaking tub.
Approximate square footage: 1,530 sq. ft.
AMENITIES
• One block to the beach and one block to Center Street
• Private seasonal hot tub
• Covered ground-level outdoor living area with Smart TV
• Chef-style grill and crab boiler
• Hot-and-cold outdoor shower
• Screened porch, balconies, and private primary-bedroom sun deck
• Fully equipped kitchen
• High-speed Wi-Fi and Smart TVs
• Central air conditioning
• Washer and dryer
• Keurig and standard drip coffee makers
• Iron and ironing board
• High-thread-count linens and bath towels
• Starter kitchen and bathroom kits, including paper products
Coffee grounds and flat-bottom coffee filters are not provided. Beach towels are not provided.
SEASONAL HOT TUB NOTICE
The private hot tub is available seasonally from October through the end of April and is for adult use only.
NOTES
Contactless check-in.
This home uses a lockbox with keys. The lockbox code will be provided before arrival.
Check-in: 4:00 PM
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Parking can accommodate up to five vehicles depending on vehicle size. Large trucks and SUVs may reduce the number of vehicles that can fit.
Beach equipment is not provided. If equipment happens to be available at the property, guests are welcome to use it.
You must be at least 25 years old to rent this property.
This is a non-smoking property. Smoking is prohibited both inside and outside the home.
PETS
No pets are permitted. Emotional support animals, comfort animals, and therapy animals are not service animals under Titles II and III of the ADA and are not permitted unless the property is specifically designated in writing as “pets considered” and approved in advance by our office.
HOUSE POLICIES
The home is located in a residential neighborhood with many full-time residents. Guests must respect the surrounding community, observe the listed maximum occupancy, and keep noise to a minimum at all times.
House parties, weddings, functions, events, bands, DJs, and similar gatherings are strictly prohibited.
The Folly Beach noise ordinance is in effect from 10:00 PM to 8:00 AM. Your rental agreement states that use of the property may not disturb or offend surrounding residents.
To help protect our guests, neighbors, property owners, and the Folly Beach community, this home uses NoiseAware noise-monitoring technology. NoiseAware measures decibel levels only. It is privacy compliant and does not listen to or record conversations.
If noise exceeds the permitted level, guests may receive a courtesy text requesting that the volume be reduced before a violation occurs. This helps prevent police violations, fines, and possible revocation of the homeowner's business license.
The property's maximum occupancy of 8 guests may not be exceeded at any time during the stay.
If occupancy is misrepresented or a disturbance is reported at the property, we reserve the right to terminate the rental agreement and require that all guests vacate the property immediately without a refund.
MyOceanRental is committed to the comfort of both our guests and the surrounding community. Please contact us during your stay if there is anything we can do to make your visit more enjoyable.
This property is licensed by the City of Folly Beach for use as a vacation rental property.
Business License: LIC007986
Rental Registration: ISTR24-A0002
The screened porch is a comfortable spot to relax and enjoy the coastal air, while the private covered ground-level outdoor living area gives your group even more room to unwind. This space features a Smart TV, chef-style grill and crab boiler, hot-and-cold outdoor shower, and a seasonal private hot tub.
Multiple porches and decks provide plenty of outdoor space throughout the home, including a private sun deck off the primary bedroom.
With its highly walkable location, private outdoor spaces, seasonal hot tub, and easy beach access, The Blue Crab is a great home base for enjoying everything Folly Beach has to offer.
SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS
Bedroom 1 – Downstairs: Queen bed, Smart TV, ceiling fan, balcony, and full bathroom access with walk-in shower.
Bedroom 2 – Upstairs: Queen bed, Smart TV, ceiling fan, balcony, and shared bathroom.
Bedroom 3 – Upstairs: Two Twin beds, Smart TV, ceiling fan, and shared bathroom.
Primary Bedroom – Upstairs: King bed, Smart TV, ceiling fan, private sun deck, and en-suite bathroom with double vanity, walk-in shower, and soaking tub.
Approximate square footage: 1,530 sq. ft.
AMENITIES
• One block to the beach and one block to Center Street
• Private seasonal hot tub
• Covered ground-level outdoor living area with Smart TV
• Chef-style grill and crab boiler
• Hot-and-cold outdoor shower
• Screened porch, balconies, and private primary-bedroom sun deck
• Fully equipped kitchen
• High-speed Wi-Fi and Smart TVs
• Central air conditioning
• Washer and dryer
• Keurig and standard drip coffee makers
• Iron and ironing board
• High-thread-count linens and bath towels
• Starter kitchen and bathroom kits, including paper products
Coffee grounds and flat-bottom coffee filters are not provided. Beach towels are not provided.
SEASONAL HOT TUB NOTICE
The private hot tub is available seasonally from October through the end of April and is for adult use only.
NOTES
Contactless check-in.
This home uses a lockbox with keys. The lockbox code will be provided before arrival.
Check-in: 4:00 PM
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Parking can accommodate up to five vehicles depending on vehicle size. Large trucks and SUVs may reduce the number of vehicles that can fit.
Beach equipment is not provided. If equipment happens to be available at the property, guests are welcome to use it.
You must be at least 25 years old to rent this property.
This is a non-smoking property. Smoking is prohibited both inside and outside the home.
PETS
No pets are permitted. Emotional support animals, comfort animals, and therapy animals are not service animals under Titles II and III of the ADA and are not permitted unless the property is specifically designated in writing as “pets considered” and approved in advance by our office.
HOUSE POLICIES
The home is located in a residential neighborhood with many full-time residents. Guests must respect the surrounding community, observe the listed maximum occupancy, and keep noise to a minimum at all times.
House parties, weddings, functions, events, bands, DJs, and similar gatherings are strictly prohibited.
The Folly Beach noise ordinance is in effect from 10:00 PM to 8:00 AM. Your rental agreement states that use of the property may not disturb or offend surrounding residents.
To help protect our guests, neighbors, property owners, and the Folly Beach community, this home uses NoiseAware noise-monitoring technology. NoiseAware measures decibel levels only. It is privacy compliant and does not listen to or record conversations.
If noise exceeds the permitted level, guests may receive a courtesy text requesting that the volume be reduced before a violation occurs. This helps prevent police violations, fines, and possible revocation of the homeowner's business license.
The property's maximum occupancy of 8 guests may not be exceeded at any time during the stay.
If occupancy is misrepresented or a disturbance is reported at the property, we reserve the right to terminate the rental agreement and require that all guests vacate the property immediately without a refund.
MyOceanRental is committed to the comfort of both our guests and the surrounding community. Please contact us during your stay if there is anything we can do to make your visit more enjoyable.
This property is licensed by the City of Folly Beach for use as a vacation rental property.
Business License: LIC007986
Rental Registration: ISTR24-A0002
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