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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 81552 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Folly Beach, SC
  • Place, Folly Island Beaches
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Lighthouse Inlet Heritage Preserve
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Folly Beach Fishing Pier
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Charleston, SC (CHS-Charleston Intl.)
    ‪35 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Folly Beach

This vacation home places you next to Folly Island Beaches and within a 10-minute walk of Lighthouse Inlet Heritage Preserve. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a refrigerator, and a coffee maker.
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What's nearby

  • Folly Island Beaches - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Lighthouse Inlet Heritage Preserve - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Folly Beach Fishing Pier - 6 min drive - 3.2 miles
  • College of Charleston - 22 min drive - 15.1 miles
  • Charleston City Market - 24 min drive - 15.9 miles

Getting around

  • Charleston Station - 34 min drive
  • Charleston Intl. Airport (CHS) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dead Low Coffee - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Rita's Seaside Grille - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Tides Folly Beach - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Lowlife - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Chico Feo - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Once Upon A Tide ~ Dog Friendly! ~ Ocean + Marsh Views

Once Upon A Tide
Location: Folly Beach, South Carolina, USA

Overview:
Welcome to Once Upon A Tide, a stunning marsh-front retreat that also boasts ocean views, offering the perfect blend of Lowcountry charm and coastal serenity. With both marsh sunsets and ocean sunrises to enjoy, this 4-bedroom, 3-bathroom home is an idyllic getaway for families or groups looking to relax and recharge. Located just a short walk from the beach and a quick drive to downtown Folly Beach, Once Upon A Tide is perfectly situated for both tranquility and adventure.

Features:
Living Area:
The main living space is located on the top floor and features a comfortable living room, dining area, and well-equipped kitchen. Large windows bring in natural light, while the open layout ensures a cozy space for gathering.

Kitchen:
The tiled kitchen is equipped with granite countertops, modern electric appliances, and all the essentials you need to prepare delicious meals during your stay.

Bedrooms:
Top Floor:
Bedroom #1: Queen bed with an attached bathroom and shower.

Lower Level:
Master Bedroom: King bed with a medium memory foam mattress and an attached bathroom and shower.
Bedroom #3: Queen bed with shared bathroom access.
Bedroom #4: Queen bed with shared bathroom access.

Bathrooms:
Three full bathrooms provide convenience and privacy for all guests.

Outdoor Space:
Back Porch: Offers brilliant marsh views, perfect for watching egrets and other wading birds or catching a stunning sunset.
Front Porch: Features rocking chairs and ocean views, ideal for enjoying the ocean breeze and watching the sunrise.

Pet Policy:
One well-behaved dog is allowed per reservation. Please inquire for details.

Amenities:
Free Wi-Fi
Smart TVs
Air conditioning
Washer and dryer
Private parking

Nearby Attractions:
Located on the northeast end of Folly Beach past the famous Washout surf area, Once Upon A Tide is just a three-minute walk to beach access and three miles from Center Street’s restaurants, shops, and pier.

House Rules:
Check-in time: 4:00 PM
Check-out time: 10:00 AM
Maximum occupancy: 8
Quiet hours: 10:00 PM to 8:00 AM — No loud music or parties allowed.
Parking: Private parking provided.
Smoking: Smoking is prohibited anywhere on the property.

Important Notice: Strict occupancy limits are enforced. Hosting events or exceeding the maximum occupancy may result in eviction and legal consequences.

Exclusive Beach Gear Credit:
Book a stay of 4–14 nights and receive a $250 credit towards beach gear rentals, courtesy of our partnership with VayK Gear.

Book Your Stay:
We would love to host you at Once Upon A Tide! For more information or to book your stay, please contact us at Charleston Coast Vacations by dunes properties. Enjoy a serene marsh-front and ocean-view retreat on beautiful Folly Beach.

This property is licensed as a short term rental on Folly Beach #LIC004236
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen and 3 bathrooms, and there's space to spread out with 3 bedrooms. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a coffee maker, and an ironing board.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Porch/lanai

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On a river

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: 1,552 square feet

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

  • This property welcomes pets
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

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
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
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 25

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
  • Onsite safety features include a smoke detector.

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
Once Upon A Tide ~ Dog Friendly! ~ Ocean + Marsh Views ~
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Frequently asked questions

What's there to see within easy reach of this vacation home?

This vacation home in Folly Beach is within a 10-minute walk of Folly Island Beaches and Lighthouse Inlet Heritage Preserve. You'll also find Center Street and Folly Beach County Park within a short drive.

Will I be able to park at Once Upon A Tide ~ Dog Friendly! ~ Ocean + Marsh Views?

No, there isn't parking at this vacation home.

Is this vacation home associated with a casino?

No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at this vacation home?

No, there is no indoor pool at this vacation home.

Is Once Upon A Tide ~ Dog Friendly! ~ Ocean + Marsh Views good for couples?

With a stay at this riverfront vacation home, couples will appreciate amenities like a kitchen in each house plus an ocean view and a kitchen in some.

Are there hot tubs at Once Upon A Tide ~ Dog Friendly! ~ Ocean + Marsh Views?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this vacation home.

Does this vacation home offer breakfast?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Will this vacation home allow pets to stay free of charge?

Although pets can't stay for free, they are welcome at this vacation home.

Are there connecting rooms at Once Upon A Tide ~ Dog Friendly! ~ Ocean + Marsh Views?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this vacation home.

What is the closest airport to this vacation home?

The closest major airport to this vacation home is Charleston Intl. Airport (CHS), which is 25.7 mi away (48 minutes by car).

Can I book a room with a balcony at Once Upon A Tide ~ Dog Friendly! ~ Ocean + Marsh Views?

Yes, every house at Once Upon A Tide ~ Dog Friendly! ~ Ocean + Marsh Views comes with a porch/lanai and some offer ocean views.

Once Upon A Tide ~ Dog Friendly! ~ Ocean + Marsh Views Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 48 out of 61 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 61 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 61 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 61 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 61 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marion P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent stay with great views
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Theresa K.

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

Great location

House was perfect for family of 6. Beautiful view of an incredible sunset each night
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gillian S.

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

Perfect Laid Back Beach House

Located on a quieter stretch of Folly with beach access across the street. Great house for a family with kids. Amazing views and very quiet.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Cute beach house

This house has everything you need and it’s close to all you would want on your vacation! Charleston is not far and we took a day trip there!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patricia L.

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

Great stay on Folly Beach marsh

We had a great time. The house was very nice. The main living space is on the top floor giving a great view of both the marsh and ocean. It does mean lots of stairs to climb, however.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erin Y.

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

WONDERFUL Beach Escape!

We loved this property! Great , quiet location on Folly. Easy access to beach, and beautiful marsh views from the back deck! We witnessed breathtaking sunrises and sunsets every day. Nice kitchen, well furnished rooms, and comfortable beds. Also very dog friendly....we brought our puppy, and she enjoyed the fenced back yard! We hope to return.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Shelly L.

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

Folly fantastic

Great property in a quiet location. Loved the fenced yard and being able to bring our dog. If you or your dog has issues with stairs, this isn’t the property for you. Easy to check in/out. We had no issues while staying here for Thanksgiving.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Angela J.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
The house is beautiful. The views are incredible with the marsh in the back yard and the ocean view in the front. Porches are the perfect place to drink your coffee or happy hour cocktail while enjoying either view. The proximity to the beach access was fantastic and made for easy, multiple trips back and forth to/from the house and beach. Dog friendly beach after 6 pm was another plus for our family. My only negative comment is the house needs a deep clean. The kitchen cabinets and the pots/pans in the lazy susan are all sticky. Fans, vents, dust etc. The house is truly beautiful but is in definite need of some TLC.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susie M.

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

Absolutely perfect in every way

I had a group of 6 celebrating some 50th birthdays. We could NOT have been more pleased with our stay. The house was immaculate, well appointed, in a convenient location (especially regarding beach access.) We especially liked the widow’s watch and the views it allowed. Next time I’m at Folly with a larger group, we shall look no further for a perfect place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeannine C.

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

Ninth Christmas on the beaches of SC

The property was just as advertised. Our family, from Ohio, North Carolina and South Carolina, enjoyed our time together. Even though it was one of the coldest Christmases we’ve experienced, we had a good time. Property manager responded promptly when we had trouble with the keypad on the second day. We had from two to eight people during our stay.
Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

kimberly b.

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

Great location amazing views

Once upon a Tide exceeded our expectations. Located toward the end on the North side of Folly Beach. Views from the home are amazing. 360*. You can even see the Rav bridge. Common area Is large enough for 6-8 people and located on top floor with the amazing views. Bedrooms were Comfortable and adequate in size. Loved our stay due to location and privacy. Even saw some Dolphin in the causeway.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Cindy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Enjoyable stay - annual family vacation

We had an enjoyable stay at the property. Comfortable beds, house stocked well with supplies including towels. A bit tough to get all of our supplies & stuff up to 3rd floor. Regarding check in- We were told that if property was ready prior to 4pm we would be notified via text. Didn't receive anything. We arrived about 20-30 minutes prior to 4pm check in and with heat in the mid 90s and lugging all our stuff up 2 flights of stairs, we hoped the code to door was activated but it wasn't. Initially we could not get a hold of anyone via phone but was finally able to receive text to get door open. All in all, would recommend this property. We enjoyed our week!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

4/10 Poor

Angel H.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication

Needs some maintenance

This property is in a nice location with beautiful views; however, it was not very clean with mold in the upper bathroom, and the fan over the stove was covered with it. The kitchen floors were also noted to be dirty when we used a wet paper towel to wipe up a water spill, and the paper towel came up brown. The stove/oven was unusable the first 2.5 days we were there because the rental company didn’t send anyone for repairs until Monday, a regular business day. I’m assuming to avoid weekend rates. The issue was actually an electrical issue, and the kitchen outlets had to be replaced. Fortunately, the refrigerator was on a different circuit, and we didn’t lose our food. Regular maintenance and cleaning would go along way in making this a better rental property, which has a good layout and is pet friendly with a nice fence in the backyard.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

6/10 Okay

Bob M.

Unrealized potential...

This house could be great but it’s not yet there. A couple of things not mentioned in the overview, (1) you have to climb to the third floor, not all of it covered, to access the house...every time. (2) you must enter a six digit key code to open the door...every time. Also, many lights either didn’t work or were unplugged and the bath mats were so thick you couldn’t open the bathroom doors or you would wedge the door on the mat. On the main level the bathroom is in the bedroom and the switch did not work anything in the bedroom so finding the bathroom at night was a challenge. The sheets were rubbish but the master bed was extraordinarily comfortable for a rental. We also enjoyed the charcoal grill, however, the outdoor spaces were not really big enough to accommodate our group which was far less than the number this house will sleep. Plus grilling on the ground level with the kitchen three flights up with a six digit key code made grilling less enjoyable than it could be. The neighborhood is quiet but it is 3 miles from the commercial area on the island which has parking fees of $15 - $20. There were ample towels in the hallway but I think it’s a stretch to say the kitchen is well stocked and you have to scootch sideways to access the sitting area. We found the house dark and with the many posted rules and regulations a little unwelcoming. It could be nice with more attention to detail but right now it’s just not.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

A guest from Thomasville, NC

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

Nice house, needs some cleaning

House is well apportioned. Great kitchen supplies. Good beds. Wonderful vie of marsh and small view of ocean. Odd thing is there’s no bathtub in the house, only showers. My toddler grandson did not appreciate that. There is some mold on the ceilings at the A/C vents. Saw dog hair on the wood floor. Close to the beach, quiet enough. Road in front of the house is busy, not safe for young kids to ride bikes.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Andrea K.

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

Family Fun

Great week with family. We loved the backyard and the beautiful sunsets off the back porch. The proximity to the beach was excellent. It was nice to be on the quiet end of Folly.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah W.

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

Perfect Paradise

The home was beautiful! Very close to the beach, unmatched views, spacious for a large group! We hosted friends from Italy and we all had a beautiful vacation. There are a lot of steps which was no problem for us but could be for others. Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

michael K.

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

April 2022

We greatly enjoyed our stay and would recommend this house for anyone with a pet. Really nice house, great location, and Folly Beach is wonderful as always.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Kristin L.

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

Great trip!

Location was exactly what we wanted and the views of the ocean and marsh were perfection.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gretchen C.

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

Romantic Getaway

We originally booked this property for a group, (3) couples, but only 1 couple was able to make it. Property is very nice and clean, and would work well for group. We wanted to use the grill, but propane was out. We made a phone call and the manager had it replaced and cleaned up within a couple hours. Great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thomas B.

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

Great views, great location

Overall very nice. WiFi was a little iffy, but that was minor. Great home.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Darryl T.

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

Great Home!

Great location, loved the driveway
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

David K.

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

great deck views of marshes and ocean

Cozy enough for a small group or family get together for a Folly Beach week/end.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Manoj P.

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

Great location!

Great location near the lighthouse and easy access to the beach.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

ned m.

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

Wonderful house in a great location

Easy efficient and fast
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2020

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