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Mermaid Retreat 2 Blocks From the Beach! ~Sea Glass Cottage

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Experience the classic charm of Sea Glass Cottage, a cozy beach bungalow just a two-minute stroll to the Atlantic Ocean. This romantic getaway features an oversized antique stained glass window in the bedroom and a private screened porch perfect for relaxing. Guests can enjoy grilling on-site, access laundry facilities, and explore nearby Center Street restaurants and nightlife.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 346 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

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About this property

Mermaid Retreat 2 Blocks From the Beach! ~Sea Glass Cottage

  • One of Folly's Best! This classic and renovated cozy beach cottage is only a two minute stroll to the Atlantic Ocean! This 1 queen bedroom 1 bath cottage has a daybed in the living area so it can accommodate up to three guests but it is also the perfect couple's getaway. An oversized antique stained glass window in the bedroom adds romance to this sweet bungalow. Sea Glass is located in a quiet residential area only a six block stroll to the Center Street restaurants nightlife and fishing pier. There is a grilling area and laundry facility on site. The cottage also has a private screened porch. Sea Glass Cottage allows up to 2 well-behaved, house-broken, flea-treated dogs with approval. Please include the breed and size of your dog when you inquire. Grill use: propane and cleaning responsibility of the guest.
    Sea Glass Cottage shares a laundry room that is located on the ground level of neighboring 615 East Erie. Please respect your neighbors and remove clothes as soon as possible. Please book with confidence. This property is licensed by the city of Folly Beach as a vacation rental - LIC005366. Because of the potential of fraud we would not recommend booking a property not licensed by the city of Folly Beach as a vacation rental.
    Virtual Walkthrough: https://my.matterport.com/show/?m=zgXzhAvoiBH

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
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Smart 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
  • Limited housekeeping

Location highlights

  • Near the sea

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)

General

  • Unit size: 500 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Contactless check-in and check-out are available

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 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
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. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Folly Island Beaches and Waterfront Park, while South Carolina Aquarium and Patriots Point are popular area attractions. Splash Zone Waterpark and Charleston Museum are also worth visiting. Visit our Folly Beach travel guide
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Folly Beach, SC

What's nearby

  • Lighthouse Inlet Heritage Preserve on Folly Island, SC
    Folly Island Beaches
    1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Folly Beach Pier Charleston SC Atlantic Ocean Sunrise
    Folly Beach Fishing Pier
    17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Center Street
    Center Street
    19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • College of Charleston
    College of Charleston
    18 min drive - 20.4 km
  • Folly River Park
    19 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • Charleston Station
    29 min drive
  • Charleston, SC (CHS-Charleston Intl.)
    36 min drive

Restaurants

  • Rita's Seaside Grille
    17 min walk
  • Tides Folly Beach
    18 min walk
  • Dead Low Coffee
    15 min walk
  • Circle K
    17 min walk
  • LoLo's
    4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Mermaid Retreat 2 Blocks From the Beach! ~Sea Glass Cottage pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Mermaid Retreat 2 Blocks From the Beach! ~Sea Glass Cottage?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Mermaid Retreat 2 Blocks From the Beach! ~Sea Glass Cottage?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Mermaid Retreat 2 Blocks From the Beach! ~Sea Glass Cottage?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Mermaid Retreat 2 Blocks From the Beach! ~Sea Glass Cottage located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Folly Island Beaches, Folly Beach Fishing Pier and Folly River Park. Center Street and Sunset Cay Marina are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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Mermaid Retreat 2 Blocks From the Beach! ~Sea Glass Cottage Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

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.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 108 out of 129 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 129 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 129 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 129 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 129 reviews

9.8

Cleanliness

10

Location

10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth S.

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

Perfect Beach Cottage

Sweet little beach cottage. Loved being walking distance to the beach and restaurants.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Forrest B.

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

Nice romantic cottage

Everything is as described. Very short walk to public beach access that is not crowded at all.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jill W.

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

Perfect pet friendly cottage

Great location near beach and bark park. A little of a walk into the main rd and restaurant's but definitely possible. Charming cottage and well appointed. I would stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dwight S.

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

Beach walk stay

Great host, short walk to beach. Very accommodating.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Jonathan M.

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

Cozy beach shack

Location to beach is great. A little tight with our dog and infant. Bed mattress could be better. Overall decent property for the price.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan H.

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

Small cottage hide-away

Great location. Close to beach access and the town center, yet quiet with less traffic. Cottage has all amenities one could ask for. Most enjoyable stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Sheryl P.

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

Close to the beach.

We enjoyed our nice walks to the beach and the neighborhood. It was about 6 blocks to walk to shopping and eating. We found parking that worked out nicely for us.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Annemarie H.

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

Beach getaway

Our 1st time on Folly — loved the cottage - perfect comfort amenities and location to beach and town. We’ll be back next year!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michele w.

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

Convenient Beach House

Close walk to the beach. Quaint cottage everything that you need to be comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda D.

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

Cute cottage

Great location and very comfortable for two people. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sharon H.

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

Birthday getaway

This was our first time at Folly Beach, the cottage was as described, perfect size for two of us and our dog. Very clean inside and out, the property managers checked on us on our first day, very nice and polite. We went on tours during the day, walked the beach in the afternoon/ sometimes at night. The cottage is only a 20 minute drive to Charleston, and many other historic sights! We enjoyed ourselves, loved the Sea Glass Cottage!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Kathy C.

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

Seaglass

Very cute,small cottage. Close to the beach and town.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Emalie L.

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

Great weekend getaway

Cute cottage- great location to beach access- hot shower. Front porch was charming but Could use some wood and screen replacement/ it's the beach, weather is brutal on wood. Overall, I'd stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debra C G.

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

Beach Cottage

Loved this cottage getaway. It had everything you would need. Located in a nice quiet neighborhood. It was within walking distance to shops, the beach,restaurants and more. Also recommend going downtown to eat at Chubby Fish and have a glass of wine at the Tippling House. Love all the charm of Charleston.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

susan a.

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

September stay

Cozy cottage, perfect for a couple or small family. Easy walk to the beach, short drive or walk to restaurants and shops. Not the fanciest, but full of character. Just what you want on Folly!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

James C.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

very nice time

The unit was very pleasant to stay at. Pricy for the location and amenities. I would hope for cable next time. Yes I would recommend this stay especially if your not wanting the standard hotel or condo stay. Very unique...
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

rebecca g.

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

Xmas at folly

House was clean. A few minor issues. No big deal.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This was a great place for me; nicely furnished and comfortable; lovely front porch and backyard; loved walking the neighborhood Only con for me was I was unable to access the wifi network and let the rental company know but they didn’t respond; must say it wouldn’t keep me from staying there again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brittany R.

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

Cute and convenient

Cute, clean pet friendly cottage conveniently located near down town and quick access to the beach. Small AC unit, but did the job well. If you prefer a cooler room to sleep in, I would recommend bringing an extra portable fan for the bedroom. Also, there were not any covers on the couch cushions, which could be due to potential damage from pets, so I would recommend bringing a few extra blankets or sheets to protect the couch. Overall, a wonderful, cozy stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lauren K.

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

Perfect Getaway

We came to Charleston for some medical testing at MUSC but wanted to offset with a short vacation. This property was perfect. It was awesome that we could bring the dogs with us and it was a very quick walk to the ocean. It was very cozy and had all the amenities we needed. The only thing we would have changed was the queen bed was very creaky and not very comfortable. Being there for medical reasons, it would have been nice to have a more comfortable bed. We ended up sleeping separately on the couch and day bed so we could be more comfortable and have the TV on. If the mattress was changed, we would stay again in a heartbeat. We LOVED the location and property.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura C.

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

Perfect location!

This beach cottage was as listed and in the perfect location! Easy walking to town, the beach and easy to access downtown Charleston. I enjoyed staying in this cottage, however upon arrival there were several air fresheners that were extremely strong. For medical reasons, I cannot have intense smells. I reached out to the property manager who told me they did not have air fresheners in the house, yet I found 4 hidden. I wish they had been honest upfront. Otherwise, amazing stay! Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth H.

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

Easy, Cozy Stay

Everything at property represented as is in listing. Appreciated that we could bring our dogs and property was able to accommodate a last minute early checkin for added fee. Rules/instructions were straight forward and house had everything we needed to make a rainy stay comfy and cozy. We loved the little town of Folly. We have family in Charleston so this was close enough to be able to participate in the functions we travelled for but far enough away to feel like we had our own getaway. My only complaint, truly, was the shower. The pressure was low and the temperature kept changing from hot to cold on its own. But I don’t personally book properties based on the shower, but just in case anyone reading this does… Everything else was near perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

RUTH L.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Communication

Folly Beach is wonderful. The cottage was ok.

We loved the area. We enjoyed beautiful weather and Folly Beach itself is great! The cottage and property management left a little to be desired. The grill didn't work. There was no regular oven. There was a convection oven but the rack needed to use the convection oven was missing. I called management and they weren't able to help. There were no instructions for the TV. The bed was covered with foam pads that bunched up making the bed very lumpy. The entire mattress and foam pads were encased in a zippered plastic cover so you were basically sleeping on a sheet of thick plastic. The bottom sheet was too small and wouldn't stay on the mattress, bunching up around you and again - you were left sleeping on a thick plastic cover. The cottage wasn't really very clean. It had obviously been gone through before we arrived but it appeared linens were changed and fresh towels put out but that was about it.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eli G.

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

Would Stay Again

Perfect place for two (and our two dogs). Nice location. As advertised.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karena D.

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

Very nice cottage

The cottage was just perfect for my needs. Thanks.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025