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The Cottage @ Dolphin's Watch Down

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Terrace/patio
Fridge, coffee/tea maker, cookware/dishes/utensils
Exterior
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, internet, bed sheets

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5146 sq m

Popular amenities

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

About this property

Entire place

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

The Cottage @ Dolphin's Watch Down

The Cottage @ Dolphin's Watch
Location: Folly Beach, South Carolina, USA

Overview:
Welcome to The Cottage @ Dolphin's Watch, a renovated 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom oceanfront retreat located at the peaceful end of East Arctic Avenue. This cozy first-floor duplex offers a serene setting with an oceanfront deck that spans the length of the home, providing the perfect spot to enjoy the sights and sounds of the ocean. Ideal for couples, small families, or friends, The Cottage delivers a comfortable coastal experience just steps from the beach.

Features:
Living Area:
The living area is open and bright, with stunning ocean views and cozy seating, creating a tranquil space to unwind. Relax indoors or step out onto the deck to enjoy the sea breeze and stunning scenery.

Kitchen:
The well-equipped kitchen includes essential appliances and ample counter space, offering beautiful ocean views as you prepare meals. (Please note, there is no dishwasher in this unit.)

Bedrooms:
Primary Bedroom: King bed and a single bed, perfect for families or friends.
Second Bedroom: Queen bed, providing a restful space for guests.
Bathrooms:

The renovated bathroom features a luxurious shower and modern fixtures, offering a refreshing retreat after a day at the beach.

Outdoor Space:
The expansive oceanfront deck is ideal for relaxing and taking in panoramic beach views. Enjoy the hammocks for a perfect afternoon nap or stargazing under the night sky.

Amenities:
Free Wi-Fi
Flat-screen TV
Air conditioning
Washer and dryer
Two parking spaces

Additional Space Option:
If you need additional room, consider renting The Retreat, the fully equipped 1-bedroom vacation home located on the second floor of this duplex.

Nearby Attractions:
Situated on the quiet end of East Arctic Avenue, The Cottage offers easy access to the Folly Beach Pier, local dining, shops, and beachside activities, while providing a peaceful beachfront setting.

House Rules:
Check-in time: 4:00 PM
Check-out time: 10:00 AM
Maximum occupancy: 5
Quiet hours: 10:00 PM to 8:00 AM — No loud music or parties allowed.
Parking: Two parking spaces provided

Only Visa, Mastercard, and Discover accepted for direct payments.

Exclusive Beach Gear Credit:
Book a stay of 4–14 nights and receive a $175 credit towards beach gear rentals, courtesy of our partnership with VayK Gear.

Book Your Stay:
We would love to host you at The Cottage @ Dolphin's Watch! For more information or to book your stay, please contact us at Charleston Coast Vacations by dunes properties. Relax in oceanfront comfort, with direct beach access and beautiful views at this Folly Beach retreat.

This property is licensed as a short term rental on Folly Beach LIC008090

Property manager

Charleston Coast Vacations by dunes properties

Languages

English, Spanish

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Refrigerator

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

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)

General

  • Unit size: 1,568 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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
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

615

About the neighborhood

Map
Folly Beach, SC

What's nearby

  • Folly Island Beaches - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Folly Beach Fishing Pier - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Center Street - 5 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Folly Beach County Park - 8 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Port of Charleston Cruise Terminal - 25 min drive - 24.0 km

Getting around

  • Charleston Station - 31 min drive
  • Charleston Intl. Airport (CHS) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lowlife Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Rita's Seaside Grille - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Fam's Brewing Co. featuring Famulari's Pizzeria - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Loggerhead's Beach Grill - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Pier 101 Restaurant & Bar - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Cottage @ Dolphin's Watch Down pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Cottage @ Dolphin's Watch Down?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Cottage @ Dolphin's Watch Down?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Cottage @ Dolphin's Watch Down located?

Nestled on the beach, this Folly Beach apartment building is within 2 mi (3 km) of Folly Island Beaches, Center Street, and Folly Beach Fishing Pier. Folly Beach County Park and Fort Lamar Historic Preserve are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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The Cottage @ Dolphin's Watch Down Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 18 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 18 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 18 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10

The views and location of this property are incredible.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10

Perfect size for the two of us and the location was ideal!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10

Great Location, quiet, right on beach, close to downtown Folly, short drive or bike ride, a good walk about 1.8miles.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10

This house is located in a quiet section of the beach. It is a quaint house with everything you need. We enjoyed our off season get away.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10

We had a great trip. Beautiful views and great location. We had everything we needed. Comfortable beds and waking up to walk on the beach was just what we all needed. Will definitely be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10

Great HQ for a weekend in the Charleston area. Local spots for seafood, even pizza delivery (make sure you know if you’re East or West on the island!) Property was clean, located right on the beach. Comfortable beds.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10

The perfect spot for my friend and I to celebrate 30 years of friendship!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10

We had a wonderful time. The house was absolutely perfect. It was well maintained, very nice, and we loved it! It’s right on the beach. You literally walk out the back door and you are on the beach. Honestly, this house was amazing. We will for sure be back!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10

We were happy to find this place for our visit to Folly Beach. It is a good location, directly on the beach and just a short drive to all the restaurants and shops in the island center. The house was very clean and comfortable. The host gave good instructions and the automatic check-in was easy. The only minor issue is that the deck and steps to the beach had quite a few rusty nails and screws sticking out that you need to watch out for. Overall, still a 5 star property.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10

This was the first time my boyfriend and I have been to folly beach. We didn’t know the area and wasn’t sure what to expect. All we wanted was a house on the beach and this was the perfect place! The house was spotless with a very cute beachy/modern feel! Check in was easy. Being able to walk out the back door to this amazing beach and not having to truck coolers and chairs all over made our whole vacation! It’s far enough away from the strip where you don’t have to worry about a million people, but close enough to walk the beach to dinner/drinks. Highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10

Cute and well maintained, great smaller rental in a great location. House moves in the wind which was slightly disconcerting but not a huge deal. Did not realize there wasn’t a dishwasher based on the listing - not really a problem for us but might be for some guests. Bathroom shelf needs tightening and grill igniter isn’t working, FYI.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10

Great location, right on the beach. Close enough to town, but far enough away to avoid the crowds. Very clean with newer updates. Beds are very comfortable. Management company is responsive and great to work with. There are a few areas I would improve, but did not negatively affect our stay at all. The deck is in need of some repairs. It is sturdy, but definitely has wear and tear. However, we loved sitting outside on the deck in the morning, drinking coffee, reading, watching the surfers and listening to the waves. There are a lot of personal, family photographs everywhere and it made it feel a bit like we were invading someone's space. I would also recommend mattress covers/protectors. Again, none of this negatively affected our stay at all. We would definitely stay here again in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10

Nice, clean and quiet property. Check-in process was not easy. We arrived at night and there is no visable adress on the property facing the street. Poorly lit outside, very hard to see steps to unit. Do not use the directions feature in VRBO app as it takes you to the wrong address. No way to contact host unless you call the emergency line. I was not willing to do this as it was not an emergency. They only take calls or texts during business hours. Nice beds and unit. The large round chair in the living room is very uncomfortable and needs to be replaced with real furniture. The couch was nice, but a second comfortable seating option would have been appreciated. Overall very nice, but check in sucks at night and is not clear.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024

10/10

We enjoyed walking out the door onto the beach and listening to the ocean from the bedrooms and living room! Great location!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

8/10

It was a great stay all in all. Everything was clean, the beach was great, the houses Was very well maintained
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10

Location is fabulous! Perfect spot to watch the sunrise and dolphins in the water. Plenty of space for four adults. Cooked most of our meals in the stocked kitchen. Washer and dryer were an added bonus. Really enjoyed our stay. We will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022