Welcome to Blue Flamingo, a Folly Beach treasure that embodies the spirit of this charming beach town. Enjoy your morning coffee on the 30-foot screened front porch facing the ocean or gather with friends and family in the expansive rear porch, complete with a dining table, teak bar, and gas BBQ grill. This peaceful oasis also features an outdoor shower for rinsing off after a day at the beach and plenty of parking spaces in both the driveway and drive-under.
Reviews
9.69.6 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air-conditioning
Outdoor space
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About this property
1004 E Arctic Ave. - Blue Flamingo - Steps From the Beach - Excellent Front Porch and Deck
FLEXIBLE 4th of JULY dates to accommodate the SATURDAY holiday this year and avoid traveling on the 4th!! Play with the dates for an option that fits :)
Please note: This property is in a quiet residential community and Folly Beach has a strict noise ordinance violation rule of 1 strike. Respect your neighbors, keep the noise down, and no parties.
Welcome to a Folly Beach treasure! Bursting with character and a timeless Folly vibe, Blue Flamingo is a wonderfully fun 4 bedroom 2 full bathroom home with easy beach access just steps away. Enjoyed by countless families and groups of friends over the decades, this beach house gem has been freshly updated. While maintaining its vintage charm, including artwork original to the home, Blue Flamingo has been rejuvenated by new kitchen appliances, a renovated primary bathroom, new light fixtures, new window treatments, and many other upgrades throughout.
Blue Flamingo is a peaceful oasis as well as a perfect gathering place. A favorite hang-out spot for guests, the 30-foot screened front porch facing the ocean is wonderful for sipping morning coffee, reading, and enjoying company any time of day. With dining seating for eight and additional comfy chairs for simply enjoying the ocean view, the porch has been filled with much happy chatter and many celebrations over the years.
Blue Flamingo's expansive rear porch, providing yet another comfortable venue for entertaining, features a dining table that seats eight, a teak bar designed for four, and a gas BBQ grill. In addition, the deck has an inviting outdoor living room area accommodating eight or more guests. The home's bedrooms include a primary bedroom with a king bed and three guest rooms offering one king bed, one queen bed, and a retro bunk room with two twin beds. After a day at the beach, a fully enclosed outdoor shower a few steps down from the back deck and accessed from the drive-under is a delightful way to rinse off the sand and salt. A ping pong table, a second full-size fridge, and a laundry room with a side-by-side new washer and dryer are on the lower level. Parking at Blue Flamingo is a breeze, with ample off-street spaces in both the driveway and drive-under.
Blue Flamingo is ready to welcome back its guests who have already made cherished memories in this special place and to introduce new visitors who will get to know its charm and want to return year after year. Book your stay now and embark on a beach vacation that will leave you with lasting memories and a desire to return to Blue Flamingo time and time again.
Notes You must be at least 25 Years old to rent this home. Contactless Check-In: This home offers a Keyless entry system, and we will provide the code before your arrival date. There is plenty of parking in the driveway and drive-under. There is no additional parking on the back (Ashley Ave) side of the property. The small cottage, accessed from the Ashley Ave side is not part of the rental. It is for the owner's personal use only. We do not provide beach equipment, but anything available at the property is yours to use. Check-in time: 4 pm. Check-out time: 10 am. The Folly Beach noise ordinance is from 10 pm to 8 am. Pets considered. All pets must be approved by our office before you arrive. Upon approval there is a $150 plus tax per pet nonrefundable pet fee that is due before you arrive. If not already on your reservation, it will be added. Once this is done and the fee paid, you will be all set to bring your pet with you (2 pet max, no puppies under 1 year old, no cats). Emotional support animals, comfort animals, and therapy dogs are not service animals under Title II and Title III of the ADA and are subject to approval and fees prior to arrival. No smoking is allowed in or outside of the house. House parties, weddings, functions, events, bands, DJs, etc., are prohibited. The occupancy can be at most 8 people at any time during your stay. We require 50% payment at the time of booking. The remaining 50% of your balance will be due 30 days before the check-in date, and we will run the card on file. Bookings within 30 days of your arrival date require full payment at the time of booking. 12 miles to Downtown Charleston. 22 miles to Charleston Airport. Approximate Sq. Footage: 1312
Amenities High-Speed Wi-Fi, TVs throughout the house High thread count linens & towels Fully equipped kitchen Starter kits for kitchen and bathrooms (including paper products) Washer and dryer Outdoor shower with hot and cold water Outdoor propane grill
MyOceanRental strives to ensure peace for all our guests, neighbors, and the community of Folly Beach. To comply with Folly Beach's new strict noise ordinance, we now use noise sensors in our properties. NoiseAware is a smart home device that measures decibel levels, is 100% privacy compliant, and does not listen or record. If the noise level exceeds the legal limit for FB, you will receive a friendly reminder text message to turn the noise down. This will help avoid any violations with the FB police that can result in fines and revoke the homeowner's business license.
Suppose the occupancy is misrepresented or a disturbance is reported at the property. In that case, we reserve the right to terminate your rental agreement and will require that you vacate the property immediately without a refund. However, we are committed to your and our community's comfort, so please let us know if we can do anything during your stay to make it more enjoyable.
This property is licensed by the City of Folly Beach to be used as a vacation rental property; Business license LIC043771 and Rental Registration STR24-A0090.
Property amenities
Beach
Beach nearby
Internet
Available in the house: WiFi
Parking and transport
Parking on site
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Hob
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
4 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
2 bathrooms
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Shower
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Living room
Separate dining area
Entertainment
TV
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Patio
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
Pet friendly
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
Near the sea
Things to do
Table tennis
Cycling nearby
Fishing nearby
Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
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 are 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
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 first aid kit
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
About the area
Located in Folly Beach, this holiday home is near the beach. Fort Sumter and Charleston City Market are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Folly Island Beaches and Waterfront Park. South Carolina Aquarium and Patriots Point are not to be missed. Discover the area's water adventures with surfing/body boarding and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling. Visit our Folly Beach travel guide
Is 1004 E Arctic Ave. - Blue Flamingo - Steps From the Beach - Excellent Front Porch and Deck pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
How much is parking at 1004 E Arctic Ave. - Blue Flamingo - Steps From the Beach - Excellent Front Porch and Deck?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at 1004 E Arctic Ave. - Blue Flamingo - Steps From the Beach - Excellent Front Porch and Deck?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at 1004 E Arctic Ave. - Blue Flamingo - Steps From the Beach - Excellent Front Porch and Deck?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is 1004 E Arctic Ave. - Blue Flamingo - Steps From the Beach - Excellent Front Porch and Deck located?
Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within 2 miles (3 km) of Folly Island Beaches, Folly Beach Fishing Pier and Center Street. Folly River Park and Lighthouse Inlet Heritage Preserve are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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1004 E Arctic Ave. - Blue Flamingo - Steps From the Beach - Excellent Front Porch and Deck Reviews
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All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
We had a great week at Folly with family. Great location! The house was a bit smaller than we anticipated but it was well appointed, clean and nicely decorated. Just wish it had more seating areas inside.
The Blue Flamingo was perfect for our family! Great location, easy access to the beach, and away from the crowds. Everyone loved the house and decor!! Would rent again and recommend!!
This property was the perfect location. It was close to the beach and a easy drive to Charleston. The Ping Pong table was fun. It was a great vacation and the house was perfect.
The property was centrally located and more than fit our needs. The back deck and front porch were worth the price alone. It had a very well stocked fridge and the owner went above and beyond to make sure we had an amazing Folley Beach visit. I highly recommend this property.
This cottage was perfect and so so CLEAN!!!! We're extremely picky about cleanliness and this place did not disappoint...10 out of 10! We loved how the owner kept the history and quaintness of the original cottage while updating in all the right places such as bathrooms and with decor.
The location was just right as well, right across from the beach and beach access. We will definitely stay here again!
This house is really cute and is right across the street from beach access! It was super clean and had plenty of extra necessities…. Something you don’t find often… nice new appliances, very nice bathrooms, comfortable beds… and the property management was great to deal with! Would stay here again!
Great location steps from the sand. Cool Vibe. It is an extremely clean, updated beach shack, with plenty of outdoor space to add to the size of the house. Everything was provided. They communicated very well and used text for easy access.
Overall our stay was great! The house is smaller than we anticipated. We stayed with 4 kids and 2 adults. House was clean and well equipped. Only small issue we had was the toaster didn’t work but we didn’t bother to call manager. Little tight space for a family of 6 people but LOVED being steps from beach access!
Great place! Very clean and great location. The home owner was nice and very helpful. Screened in porch on front deck was a very nice bug free sitting/eating place.
We had a great experience with this home and the whole process was seamless. The home was just what we were looking for and had everything we needed for our weeklong stay. Would stay here again for sure!
Only had one issue with the air not cooling, I contacted the property management company and they came right out and took care of everything.
Rebecca R.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
From a partner site
8/10 Good
24 June 2018
We stayed at Vitamin Sea and it is a truly vintage cottage. My only complaint was you could not s...
We stayed at Vitamin Sea and it is a truly vintage cottage. My only complaint was you could not see the beach. It was convenient to walk to the beach and you could take a pet but to be that close... also underneath is kinda scary as someone could sleep there and you would never know it.
This review was submitted while the home was managed by a different property management company. Please note that the home name has changed.
We loved staying here! We had 3 kids with us, aged 5-9. It was perfect for them! Beach access was close and quick to get to. The only issue we had was one of the windows in the bunk room didn’t lock. But I messaged the property manager, and they immediately offered to come have it taken care of. But our kids ended up in another bedroom so it wasn’t an issue. It was nice to have the promptness of having it fixed if we needed it! The property was very clean with many amenities provided that we hadn’t even thought of. The screened in porch was our favorite place to be! We would definitely stay here again!
Rhyan H.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
From a partner site
6/10 Okay
William M.
25 Aug 2022
Old Beach Cottage
My wife and I stayed in this house during the month of February, 2022. So we got to know it well. This box asked me to tell you what I loved about the place. So this limits my comments to the positives only. There are negatives:
- The most desirable feature of this house is its access to the beach, very close.
- Grocery stores and other shops are just a short drive away.
- I loved site-seeing in the Charleston area.
- The beds were comfortable.
- Adequate parking.
William M.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Susan L.
22 Aug 2022
Amazing place
We absolutely loved quaint Casa Flamingo. The location is steps from the beach. The inside of the house was very clean and thoughtfully appointed. The front and back porches made the stay. We sat on the front porch whenever we weren’t at the beach and loved it. We would definitely stay again in this jewel of a beach house.
Susan L.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Donna K.
19 Aug 2022
Fun in the Sun
We Really enjoyed our stay at this property. The bedrooms and bathrooms were clean and adequate for our weeks stay. Ceiling Fans in all rooms were a plus. The kitchen was small, but had everything we needed to prepare meals and we managed well with the counter space we had. The close beach access was a blessing, especially when carrying umbrellas, chairs, etc. The screened in porch with tables and chairs was a highlight. We spent a lot of time there eating meals, playing games and just relaxing, and morning and evening there was a nice cool breeze. Back porch… not so much, it was too hot to sit out there. We rented bikes for the week and it was great to have the open garage to store them. Overall, we would recommend this property. The few things which were amiss could easily be remedied and have been brought to the attention of the property manager.
Donna K.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Franco C.
13 May 2022
Great house
Fantastic location, close to the beach, the only sound one hears is that of the waves of the ocean. The house has a beautiful deck and a lovely porch, both fully and comfortably equipped. The rooms are finely furnished and all is very clean. Perfect for a wonderful holiday.
The house is quant and clean. Well stocked. It has two nice decks, one is screened in. Beds are comfortable. The beach is about 80 steps from the front door, easy to get to. We got regular texts / emails from the property manager to make sure we had everything we needed and that we were comfortable.
Dan
PROS:
1.Location - steps away from to the beach, quite neighborhood
2. Open deck screened porch, so you can be "Outdoor" even when it rains
3. Well equipped kitchen
CONS:
1.Not enough closet space to hang up clothes (mentioned previously by one of the reviers)
2. BBQ could not start due to broken igniter - we called rental agent, requested assistance but no-one showed up to fix the issue. We used the matches only to realize that we are lacking proper BBQ equipment.
3. Although house was overall clean,front porch was really dirty , seems like it was not mopped for months
Overall property is old, has kitschy Florida charm, but would have no problem coming again.
Great location, easy beach access and lots of outdoor spaces. This cozy, old timey beach cottage was perfect for our family get together. From the screened in front porch to the large back deck and quaint interior, there was plenty of space to spread out. Exactly what we were looking for.
Julie M.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Meghan L.
7 Aug 2021
Great family house
Easy access to the beach. Small amenities were a bonus… super clean linen, plush bath towels, starter coffee, toiletries & cleaning supplies seem small but were a nice surprise. Loved the house & loved the location. Easy in & out to the market and restaurants.
This home was clean and was in a great location just across from the beach. It is dog friendly , however the yard around the house is full of sand spurs which made it very difficult for our dogs to use the yard. We had to constantly remove the stickers from their feet when they went outside. Also the sand spurs ended up getting on the rugs and in our feet.
Tony P.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Melissa H.
14 June 2021
Turned this mountain momma into a beach lover!
What a wonderful place! From the decor of the home to the amenities provided. Thank you for providing such a clean, beautiful home, for us while in Folly Beach. The easy access to the beach, yet not in the middle of the action, was exactly what we wanted and got. We look forward to booking again in 2022.
Melissa H.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Patricia C.
11 June 2021
What a fun house🙃
Great location and access to beach. The back deck is fantastic. The house decor is quirky in a good, fun way. The beds are very comfortable, and the bathrooms seem to be recently renovated. The kitchen is small but well-stocked in terms of plates, bowls, glasses, utensils, coffee pots, blender, pots and pans, etc. There is limited counter space, and the cabinets are overstocked with stemware so that there is literally no room for renters’s groceries. Similarly, the wardrobes in the bedrooms are stuffed with pillows and bedspread so that there is no room for renters’ clothes. (There are no bedroom closets). So, some inconveniences but the house is really great. Don’t hesitate to rent it’