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5 Min Walk to Beach & Berts! Relax in this Pet & Family Friendly Home with Wrap-Around Deck.

Vacation home in Folly Beach with kitchen and furnished lanai

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On Folly Beach, Shell Station House offers a charming retreat for families. This pet-friendly home features a wrap-around deck with teak dining furniture, a screened-in porch, and cheerful beachy-themed decor. Inside, find plenty of room to play in the family room with board games and large screen TV.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8206 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill

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About this property

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You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

5 Min Walk to Beach & Berts! Relax in this Pet & Family Friendly Home with Wrap-Around Deck.

Welcome to the "SHELL STATION HOUSE” on Folly Beach, SC! Shell Station House is a pet-friendly home that is perfect for families wanting a comfortable & relaxing Folly Beach vacation house that is walkable distance to the beach (4 blocks) and the restaurants & shops on Center Street (1.5 blocks). This house features a wrap-around deck with teak dining furniture, a screened-in porch, a spiral staircase connecting the three floors of the home, cheerful beachy-themed decor and a family room with board games, large screen TV and plenty of room for your kids to play. Built in 1976, this eclectic charmer has even been the inspiration for a famed photographer whose photos are featured in a book about Folly Beach! Best of all, the Shell Station House is surrounded with lots of lush trees & shrubs and is a quick walk to Bert's Market, Folly Beach's 24/7 convenience store.

City of Folly Beach Business License # LIC002447

SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS FOR SHELL STATION HOUSE (sleeps 8):

Master bedroom (located on the home's 2nd floor)
- King bed
- Night stands with reading lamps
- Dresser
- Rocking chair
- Cable TV
- Ceiling fan

Guest bedroom (located on the home's 2nd floor):
- Queen bed
- Night stands with reading lamps
- Remote-controlled wall unit for air conditioning & heat
- Sliding door access to the porch
- Wonderful amount of natural light through three walls of windows & glass doors

Guest bedroom (located on the home's 3rd floor):
- Full bed
- Night stand with reading lamp
- Ceiling fan
- En suite half bathroom.

Basement level family room:
- Two full-sized sleeper sofas
- Big screen cable TV
- Fireplace
- Board games
- Bathroom with tiled walk-in shower.

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HIGHLIGHTS:

- Fully stocked kitchen with refrigerator, stove, dishwasher, sink & coffee maker!

- Indoor & outdoor dining tables.

- Propane BBQ grill.

- Washer & dryer in the basement.

- Beach towels & beach gear (chairs, cooler, beach toys, etc.) available for use!

- WIFI

- Cable TVs

- Non-Smoking, please! This is a family friendly property.

DOGS CONSIDERED, DOG FEES MAY APPLY, PLEASE INQUIRE. Cats are NOT permitted.

Please note the home next door is undergoing renovations. We do not manage the home next door or have any control over their renovations.

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Guests enter the Shell Station House by walking up the exterior stairs to the deck and front door. Once you enter the front door, you will find the kitchen; a fireplace & dining area that comfortably seats 6 people; a living room with cable TV; patio door access to the screened-in porch; the master bedroom; a guest bedroom with sliding door access to the deck; and a bathroom with walk-in shower. Guests then use the centrally-located spiral stairs to climb to the third floor loft & guest bedroom with en suite half bathroom or reach the family room, bathroom (with a beautifully tiled walk-in shower) and laundry room on the basement level of the home. Off-street parking on the driveway for up to 3 cars is included in the rental rate.

Just 15 miles from downtown Charleston, Folly Beach is its own universe - with its own sense of time, enjoyment, and a laidback, family-friendly energy that has earned it the lifelong affection of locals and visitors alike. Its wide beaches, solid surfing, eclectic neighborhoods and community of locally-owned restaurants and shops make it the perfect place in which to revel, relax, and reconnect.

City of Folly Beach Business License # LIC002447

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- For TV apps personal subscription required.

- Fireplace is not available for guest use.

Tenant must be 25 years old. NO PARTIES, EVENTS, PERFORMING ARTISTS OR BANDS ALLOWED AT ANY TIME. You may not exceed the maximum occupancy at any time — day or night. These are causes for eviction with no refund, and may damage our ability to offer the home for future guests exposing you to liability. This is a residential home -- please be respectful of our neighbors.

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Guests staying at all ITrip Charleston managed properties receive the following:

* Amenity pack, starter set of soap, shampoo, conditioner, lotion, make up wipes, paper towel, toilet paper, dish soap, sponge, dishwasher & laundry detergent tabs.

* All beds ready made with freshly laundered sheets & towels.

# WE DO NOT LIST ON CRAIGS LIST #
Book with confidence! We are Charleston & Hilton Head’s highest rated and most responsive large vacation rental agency. We have hosted over 32,500 great stays with an average guest review score of 4.9 out of 5!

Please keep A/C temperature above 70F for optimal comfort. It is recommended to set it at 72F. Remember to keep doors and windows closed to maintain a cool home and keep bugs out. Fridges may take 24 hrs to cool when loaded after cleaning.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2.5 private bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Stereo
  • TV with cable channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Furnished lanai

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Fan
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Golf
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 2,220 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Onsite 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 there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

2642

About the neighborhood

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Folly Beach, SC

What's nearby

  • Center Street - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Folly River Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Folly Island Beaches - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Folly Beach Fishing Pier - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Port of Charleston - 18 min drive - 20.8 km

Getting around

  • Charleston Station - 30 min drive
  • Charleston Intl. Airport (CHS) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tides Folly Beach - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Rita's Seaside Grille - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪LoLo's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Dead Low Coffee - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Pier 101 Restaurant & Bar - ‬6 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is 5 Min Walk to Beach & Berts! Relax in this Pet & Family Friendly Home with Wrap-Around Deck. pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at 5 Min Walk to Beach & Berts! Relax in this Pet & Family Friendly Home with Wrap-Around Deck.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 5 Min Walk to Beach & Berts! Relax in this Pet & Family Friendly Home with Wrap-Around Deck.?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 5 Min Walk to Beach & Berts! Relax in this Pet & Family Friendly Home with Wrap-Around Deck. located?

Situated near the beach, this vacation home is within a 5-minute walk of Center Street, Folly River Park, and Folly Island Beaches. Folly Beach Fishing Pier and Folly Beach County Park are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Reviews

5 Min Walk to Beach & Berts! Relax in this Pet & Family Friendly Home with Wrap-Around Deck. Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.2

Cleanliness

10

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 160 out of 176 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 176 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 176 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 176 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 176 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

John R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place, and great location. My kids loved it. Thank you.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a fabulous stay at Folly Beach and the house was perfect for our family of 5. The beach, the pier, and all the shops and restaurants were only a couple minutes walk away!! We are already looking forward to next year!!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

FRANK C.

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

Foley beach vacation

Great location for access to beach and stores. Quiet neighborhood. Easy parking. House great layout for a family.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great accomodations. Our kids enjoyed the board and arcade games. Very short walk to the beach. Great communication leading up to and during the stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tara S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, short walk to the beach, shops/dining and marsh… excellent communication with manager. Beds were comfortable. Met all of our needs for a quick 2 night stop. We will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allen B.

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

Fun 4th of July!

Great home and location. Very attentive management.Thanks for a great vacation!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy M.

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

great house!

the house was perfect for me and my family. We loved walking to town
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Mark C.

Love the house!

We had an absolutely wonderful time, the house was awesome and our host, Steven, provided us with everything we needed. The talk of the trip was the beautiful wrought iron spiral staircase in the middle of the house. The general consensus is that the house was built around the staircase. Pretty cool!

10/10 Excellent

Kristy P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and space! The management team was very responsive and offered to bring a broom, though we made the vacuum work, but appreciated their offer and willingness to add to the home. It could use a deep clean but overall felt good for a beach house! Neighbors and locals were awesome!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca S.

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

Family Trip

The house was perfect for 5 adults and an 11 year old and 2 dogs. We all had plenty of space to spread. The house was a short walk from the beach and all the restaurant and shops. It was a perfect place to stay - the 11 year old enjoyed the games in the lower level. Great trip and would definitely recommended the house!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

HK

Lovely Charming Folly Beach. Warm, friendly people. Beautiful nature to appreciate, so wonderful to relax and have fun.

Lovely Charming Folly Beach. Warm, friendly people. Beautiful nature to appreciate, so wonderful to relax and have fun.

8/10 Good

Nurse W.

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

Senior Trip

Overall a great trip to Folly BeachShell House was very convenient to walk to the beach and stores/restaurants. There are 3 separate bedrooms so it worked well for us, our daughter and son. Keep in mind that the upstairs room and the basement/full bath are accessible by circular staircases that may be tough for elderly or mobility challenges. Folly has a great laid back pace and was a great getaway!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy R.

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

Great family weekend!

What an adorable place! Nice location, clean, and most important dog friendly! We had a great weekend in your beautiful home. Steve was quick to answer my questions and the house was well appointed!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Dennis

Wonderfully charming and close to the beach. Was a pleasure to stay, will be back again!

Wonderfully charming and close to the beach. Was a pleasure to stay, will be back again!

10/10 Excellent

Karen J.

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

Magical

My family and I enjoyed every moment of our stay here. This house is truly unique while also being cozy and functional. Close to everything including great horned owls which delighted us in the evenings. We hope to visit again!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janet D.

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

Great Stay!

We had a great stay and it made it easier on us with having a wedding on the beach! Great location and lots of space in the house so you don’t feel on top of one another. Appreciate it.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary s.

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

Great family time/Friends wedding time

Once a year get together with family, birthday/ new Years celebrating and this time, a close family friends wedding weekend. Great time to catch up with CharlestonMUSC friends and family time. GREAT location, close to everything in Folly Beach. Just so much fun. Thank you for sharing this special place with us.House has great gathering place and everything we needed.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle H., Jackson, WI

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

Nice property in great location

The house was spacious and a short walk to the beach, shops, and restaurants. We enjoyed our time there.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nick S.

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

Great place

Had a lot of fun!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Franklin F.

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

perfect location

one block from main street and 3 minute walk to the beach
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert P.

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

A Great Place

We had a great time, and plan to come back. Loved the proximity to both downtown and the beach.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer A.

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

Love the shell house !

This is our second stay at the shell house we were there for a wedding which was beautiful !
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura J.

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

Shell station

Gorgeous house. Inside was awesome. Exterior and landscaping need work. Owners very responsive.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Gladies P.

Enjoyable Stay

Chose this property mainly because it is pet friendly and close to the beach. It did not disappoint. Property is large, clean and well appointed. We received frequent and clear communication from the property manager. Overall a great stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

lisa E.

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

Beach Vacation

Loved stayed at this house. Everything was within walking distance. The house was bigger than it appears. Loved the deck outside and it held all friends and family nicely.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024