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Folly Beach cottage rental - The Enchanted Cottage
The Enchanted Cottage
 
Folly Beach cottage rental - The Enchanted Cottage

The Enchanted Cottage

View from loft area

View from loft area

File cabinet/end table turns into a desk, perfect for a writer's retreat

File cabinet/end table turns into a desk, perfect for a writer's retreat

Sitting Area near front door tjat leads into entrance/patio/garden

Sitting Area near front door tjat leads into entrance/patio/garden

kitchen view from sitting area

kitchen view from sitting area

A remarkably efficient use of space!

A remarkably efficient use of space!

Kitchen sink with view of garden.

Kitchen sink with view of garden.

Bathroom with all new ceramic tile

Bathroom with all new ceramic tile

Hot/Cold Outdoor Shower Fabulous after at the beach

Hot/Cold Outdoor Shower Fabulous after at the beach

Outdoor seating Some of our guests never want to leave this area

Outdoor seating Some of our guests never want to leave this area

Close up of the Mermaid (outdoor shower)

Close up of the Mermaid (outdoor shower)

A peaceful place

A peaceful place

  • BedroomsStudio
  • Sleeps2
  • 1 Bathroom

Photos and Description of the Folly Beach vacation cottage rental
Cottage, Studio, 1 Bath, (Sleeps 2)

This small but beautiful, beach cottage appeals to travellers seeking a true getaway. It offers the best of both worlds: only a 2 1/2 minute walk to the beach and just one block from shops, restaurants and 'downtown' Folly Beach's night life...yet it's tucked away on a shady street lined with palm, live oak and magnolia trees. Enter your own private world behind the green garden gate to find a charming walkway with a patio garden on one side and the entrance to the Enchanted Cottage on the other.

Inside the Enchanted Cottage you'll find the perfect home away from home for the single traveller or couple. In fact, many honeymooners and couples celebrate their anniversaries here. It's also great for a mother/daughter retreat and many writers have found it to be a productive and beautiful place to write.

This cottage is brand new but designed to fit the nearby 'vintage 1940's cottage look.' It has ceramic tile throughout and a comfortable built-in, wrap-around, sitting area for reading, lounging and watching tv.

There is a full kitchen with full-size refrigerator,electric stove with oven, toaster oven, microwave, a coffee pot and a window over the sink that looks out into your garden. There is a full-size bathroom with a ceramic tile shower. A spiral staircase leads to the sleeping loft and a comfy queen-size mattress on a platform bed.

Just outside your cottage is a walled-garden patio complete with 2 lounge chairs for sipping your mint juleps (or your michelob), reading, or just looking up at the stars. And after a day spent at the beach, there's nothing better than an outdoor hot/cold shower where you can 'shower with the mermaids'.

Situated on Folly Beach, a classic 'American Beach Town,' this cottage is truly unique, charming, and yes, enchanted!

Keywords: Beach Cottage, Folly Beach, South Carolina, Beach house rental, writers retreat

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Folly Beach cottage rental - The Enchanted Cottage

The Enchanted Cottage

View from loft area

View from loft area

File cabinet/end table turns into a desk, perfect for a writer's retreat

File cabinet/end table turns into a desk, perfect for a writer's retreat

Sitting Area near front door tjat leads into entrance/patio/garden

Sitting Area near front door tjat leads into entrance/patio/garden

kitchen view from sitting area

kitchen view from sitting area

A remarkably efficient use of space!

A remarkably efficient use of space!

Kitchen sink with view of garden.

Kitchen sink with view of garden.

Bathroom with all new ceramic tile

Bathroom with all new ceramic tile

Hot/Cold Outdoor Shower Fabulous after at the beach

Hot/Cold Outdoor Shower Fabulous after at the beach

Outdoor seating Some of our guests never want to leave this area

Outdoor seating Some of our guests never want to leave this area

Close up of the Mermaid (outdoor shower)

Close up of the Mermaid (outdoor shower)

A peaceful place

A peaceful place

Folly Beach is a completely unique place. It's more like an old-fashioned American beach town than anywhere on the East Coast of the U.S. While it is undergoing a surge in popularity, it still has many humble, tumbled-down beach cottages right next to large 'mega-beach mansions'. The downtown area has comfortable cafes and bar and grills and the locals are welcoming and just colorful enough to make it interesting. The 'Enchanted Beach Cottage' on this site is a guest house on a site with a beautifully restored 1940 vintage cottage. It is strategically located to give you the best of all worlds: on a quiet street shaded by palm trees and ancient live oaks but close to the ocean and to the heart of town.

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Changeover Day: flexible

Rental Rates for this vacation cottage rental in Folly Beach, South Carolina

Additional information about rental rates

Tax Rate 3.0%
Cleaning $50

Notes

  • Summer Season only 975.00 per week
  • May, June, July, August, September 975.00 per week plus 50.00 cleaning fee and 3% tax
    May, June, July, August September day rate 175.00 per night 4 night minimum plus cleaning fee and tax
    March & April & Oct 875 per week a night/4 night minimum 175 per night plus a 50.00 cleaning charge and tax Holiday Weekends 225.00 a night plus cleaning fee and tax
    Nov Dec Jan Feb Monthly Rental 1200 for single/1300 for couple per month plus cleaning fee and tax
  • Prices vary according to season!

Accommodation and Amenities for this vacation cottage rental in Folly Beach, South Carolina

Property Type:
  • cottage
Floor Area:
  • 360 sq. ft.
Location Type:
  • Near The Ocean
  • Beach
Theme:
  • Budget
  • Historic
General:
  • Parking
  • Internet
  • Air Conditioning
  • Linens Provided ...
    Bed linens are provided: guests bring their own towels (don't forget beach towels!) unless traveling by air.
  • Heating
  • Iron & Board
  • Parking Off Street
  • Toilet Paper
  • Wireless Internet
  • Ceiling Fans
Kitchen:
  • Coffee Maker
  • Grill
  • Cooking Utensils
  • Microwave
  • 4 Ring Stove
  • Oven
  • Kitchenette
  • Toaster
  • Kitchen
  • Stove
  • Refrigerator
Bathrooms:
  • 1 Bathroom
  • Bathroom - toilet , shower
Bedrooms:
  • Studio, Sleeps 2
  • Bedroom - 1 queen
Entertainment:
  • Satellite / Cable
  • Books
  • DVD Player
  • Television
Outside:
  • Patio
  • Raft
  • Outdoor Grill
  • Lawn / Garden
  • Outdoor Grill Gas
  • Deck / Patio
  • 2 garden chairs
  • 2 beach chairs
Suitability:
  • pets considered
  • unsuitable for elderly or infirm
  • non smoking only
  • wheelchair inaccessible
Attractions:
  • bay/sound
  • library
  • restaurants
  • marina
Leisure Activities:
  • walking
  • eco tourism
  • sight seeing
  • scenic drives
  • shopping
  • bird watching
  • wildlife viewing
  • shelling
  • beachcombing
  • boating
Local Services & Businesses:
  • groceries
Sports & Adventure Activities:
  • kayaking
  • deepsea fishing
  • swimming
  • sailing
  • jet skiing
  • surf fishing
  • basketball court
  • cycling
  • wind-surfing
  • surfing
  • pier fishing
  • fishing
  • parasailing
  • tennis
Notes: This is a very sweet, romantic, charming but small cottage. On the ground floor: a kitchen area with fridge, electric range with oven, microwave, and coffee pot...a full sized ceramic tile bath with shower...a comfortable lounging area with built-in sofas; cafe table and chairs; TV/VCR. A spiral staircase leads to a sleeping loft with a queen sized bed/mattress. Note that it is not handicapped accessible because of the spiral staircase. It opens onto its own private patio with two lounge chairs and an outdoor hot/cold shower. After a great day at the beach, pour yourself a cold drink and shower in the fresh air under a beautiful blue sky. This is a remarkably peaceful place for those seeking quiet at the beach yet with convenience to both the ocean and the island's 'downtown' scene.

Reviews for this vacation cottage rental in Folly Beach, South Carolina

Enchanted Cottage by the Sea
average rating of 4.75 based on 20 reviews
business
Enchanted Cottage by the Sea
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p125095
+ 843 4371934
Folly Beach Charleston Area
Lexington, KY
5

It truly is enchanting

5 of 5
Submitted: August 22, 2010 Stayed: May 2010
I felt like I had won the travelers lottery when I walked into this adorable cottage. It was beatiful, efficient, immaculate, and absolutely serene. I loved the outdoor, hot-water shower and patio with lovely rattan lounge chairs... The owner is a wonderful person to work with and I only hope I am fortunate enough to return to this cottage...and by the way Folly Beach is also wonderful; not too crowded during the week and almost deserted early in the mornings and in the evenings, lots of shops and restaurants...everything you need for a perfect beach get-away.
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Pet-friendly, Adventure Seekers, Romantic Getaway
Helpful votes: 9/10
business
Enchanted Cottage by the Sea
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p125095
+ 843 4371934
Folly Beach Charleston Area
Deep River, Ontario
5

A bit of heaven......

5 of 5
Submitted: February 5, 2013 Stayed: January 2013
Would I return? In a heartbeat! I spent the month of January in the Enchanted Cottage on Folly Beach; it is a magical place and so good for the soul! When you cross the bridge onto Folly Island, the world slips away and you enter a laidback lifestyle and the most dog friendly community you will ever experience. The cottage is exactly as depicted; I especially loved the patio and outside shower. Thank you (and Bentley) for providing such serene surroundings; I was so content. The cottage location is perfect as you are only two blocks from the Ocean, gorgeous sand beaches as far as the eye can see, and funky shops and restaurants on Folly's Center Street. I loved Planet Follywood's burgers, they are the absolute best and my favourite was the blue cheese and bacon. You have the best of both worlds here; it is a 10-minute drive into Charleston if you wish to explore the gorgeous architecture along Meeting Street and the Battery, which I highly recommend. I think I contracted island fever; you don't want to leave the island, you just want to go to the ocean! It was perfect.
Nora Waddell, Deep River, Ontario, Canada
Owner's Response: I think it takes a special kind of person to appreciate the simplicity (and size!) of the Enchanted Cottage, not to mention the guts to take an outdoor shower in January. (Note to all reading this: yes, there is an indoor shower but you can't beat looking up at the sky and seeing the beautiful, gnarled limbs of a live oak tree). Of course, I'm sure all those days with temperatures in the 70's made that shower experience very inviting. And thank you for reminding everyone about why Folly Beach isn't just any beach. Its proximity to all that is wonderful in Charleston (voted as the Number One Travel Destination City in the U.S. by Conde Nast and Travel & Leisure) makes it a great beach/history/art/culinary experience getaway. The serenity of the ocean in the morning. The sophistication, unique architecture, history and fabulous restaurants of the city in the afternoon or evening. Then back to the island to take one last look at the moon over the ocean. So glad you took the opportunity to savor it all. See you next winter?
business
Enchanted Cottage by the Sea
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p125095
+ 843 4371934
Folly Beach Charleston Area
Maryland
5

Enchanted Cottage by the Sea

5 of 5
Submitted: January 2, 2013 Stayed: December 2012
Cool little place to stay. Location was great, close to the beach, Folly beach bars and restaurants. Mary Ann is a pleasure to work with!
Recommended for:  Pet-friendly, Sightseeing
Owner's Response: We're glad you appreciated the convenience of the location. One guest describes it as "being close to everything - meaning the ocean and the shops and restaurants - but very much in its own private, little world." We're happy you enjoyed it and hope you return.
Helpful votes: 1/1
business
Enchanted Cottage by the Sea
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p125095
+ 843 4371934
Folly Beach Charleston Area
5

Paradise on Folly

5 of 5
Submitted: November 1, 2012 Stayed: September 2012
I have stayed at Mary Ann's cottage twice a year for over 4 years now. Each time I leave and cannot wait to return. It is charming, peaceful and perfect! Mary Ann is an amazing host who goes out of her way to make you feel welcome. I really consider this place my second home. Folly has a way of working it's way into your heart and soul. I would encourage anyone looking for a special place to get away from the craziness of life to stay here! I am looking forward to my next stay in May... it cannot come soon enough! Enjoy!
Helpful votes: 3/3
business
Enchanted Cottage by the Sea
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p125095
+ 843 4371934
Folly Beach Charleston Area
Lilburn, Ga.
4

Love affair with the outdoor shower 10/21/12 - 10/28/2012

4 of 5
Submitted: October 31, 2012 Stayed: October 2012
Dear Mary Ann,
Thanks so much for allowing us to stay in your sweet, little cottage. We had our usual awesome week on Folly. The best of everything....perfect, warm, slight breeze, BLUE skies for the 1st half of the week. Then Sandy came to Folly Friday night and Saturday and with her came winds, rain and cooler days/nights. With the tin roof on the cottage....HEAVEN!!!!!!!! Small sample of everything. Lost Dog Cafe, Bert's Mkt., Lisa's Sushi....our favorites.
The only negative....the daybeds on the main floor are NOT meant for sleeping. Lucky would not go up to the loft (neither would I) so we tried to make the day beds comfy....the bigger one was pretty good, but the narrower one, not so much. It would be so cool if the one was wider and there were pillow top twin mattresses on top of the wooden benchs! Heavenly beds for 2, bottom floor and VERY comfy bed in the loft! NOW, it sleeps 4! Win, win, right? LOVEEEEEED the out side shower! I have to find a place for one!. Happy holiday season to you and may winter be gentle.
Recommended for:  Pet-friendly, Tourists without a Car, Romantic Getaway
Owner's Response: Hi Cristy,
So happy that you and your husband had such a great experience during your stay in the cottage! And it's always good to hear that the hot and cold outdoor shower was enjoyed to the fullest. Re: the sitting area... in the online description it has always been described as being for "reading, lounging and watching tv" which is what it is meant for. Only two other guests, out of the many wonderful guests who have stayed in the cottage during the last 8 years, remarked that they, like you, preferred sleeping with their dog and so they slept in the sitting area on the wider of the two built-ins which they found to be comfortable. Thank you for the suggestion about how to turn it into a cottage that sleeps 4 but our intention is to continue to provide the optimal experience for single travellers or couples only as we believe that we can deliver on that promise by keeping it just as it is. We're just glad that everything else about your Folly Beach experience was just as delightful as our many guests find it to be! Many thanks to you and your husband (and your dog Lucky) for visiting and enjoying Folly Beach.
Helpful votes: 2/2
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