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Mermaid Memories! Oceanfront Folly Beach Cottage w/Large Porch & Sunroom - Stellar Reviews!

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Mermaid Memories! Oceanfront Folly Beach Cottage w/Large Porch & Sunroom - Stellar Reviews! provides laundry facilities and more. Guests can connect to in-room WiFi.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 12135 sq m

Popular amenities

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

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About this property

Mermaid Memories! Oceanfront Folly Beach Cottage w/Large Porch & Sunroom - Stellar Reviews!

  • Reservations will receive $250 credit toward beach gear rentals! *applies for stays 3-21 nights only

    * BR 1: 1 King, BR 2: 2 Queen Bunk Beds, BR 3: 1 King Bed, Sunroom: 2 Twin Daybeds, Sleeps: 12, Private Beach Access, Close To Folly Beach Park, Sunset Views, Folly Beach

    Welcome to Mermaid Memories on Folly Beach! This fantastic 3 bedroom 3 bath oceanfront beach home has just been completely renovated. Located on Folly's private West end of the island is the perfect spot for the family summer vacation or long weekend getaway. Nature is abound at this end of the island with dolphin "beaching" encounters as they chase their prey at the county park as well as the chance to witness nesting loggerhead turtles first hand. The owners have spared no expense in turning the home into a upgraded modern beach home while preserving the feel of a classic beach cottage. Ocean views from almost every room in the house will provide the perfect backdrop for a perfect vacation.

    Upon entering the home you will appreciate the open floor plan with ocean views around every corner. The kitchen includes all of the modern conveniences of home and has been stocked with all of the amenities even the most discerning family chef would require including Ninja blender, panini maker, waffle maker and Keurig coffee maker! Newly renovated kitchen counter overlooks the dining area and living room area and provides a seamless transition from one gathering spot to the next. The dining room includes large dining table for the family to gather after a long day on the beach as well as a kids table. Living room features large flat-screen TV for the rare rainy day and large comfy couches to relax on after a long day in the sun. The living room has Amazon Alexa Echo Dot speaker for music enjoyment

    The oceanfront sunroom is the favorite room in the house and is only separate from the living area by large sliding glass doors. The sunroom has fantastic ocean views and includes 2 twin day beds perfect for a late afternoon nap or spot to catch up on your favorite book. The sunroom provides oceanfront porch access where 2 large palm trees provide natural shade that remind you why you came on vacation in the first place. Numerous outdoor seating options provided on the oceanfront deck will allow everyone to have the best seat in the house for the stunning Folly sunrises and sunsets over the Atlantic. Oceanfront deck connects to the boardwalk, leading you straight onto the beach.

    The three bedrooms all have new bedding and new high grade linens. The master includes king bed and private access to the sunroom. Master has attached master bath for the head of the family. The second bedroom includes two bunk beds with both the top and bottom bunks housing queen size beds. Second bedroom has close access to the newly renovated full bathroom off the hallway connecting the bedroom and living area. The third bedroom features a king bed with private deck access and comes with a full private bath. The home comfortably sleeps a total of 12 with 2 in the master, 8 in the second bedroom, 2 in the third bedroom and then 2 extra spots on the day beds in the sunroom.

    Mermaid Memories includes all of the modern conveniences you would expect in a high-end rental. High efficiency washer and dryer, dishwasher, HD TV's in living room with YoutTubeTV and master as well as free WIFI. The home is very child friendly with step stool in bathroom, child's table with two chairs and bench, pack n/play, and restaurant style wood high chair. Home also features an outdoor shower underneath the home, as well as a shower rinse off on the boardwalk. Home is strictly not pet-friendly and non-smoking. NO events allowed that exceed the maximum occupancy of the home. Must be 25 years old or older to rent. Please contact Carolina One Vacation Rentals with any additional questions, or if you need assistance booking. We hope to see you soon!

    About the Owners:
    Owners, Rad and Joyce Finch, from Iowa have six adult children and 12 grandkids ages 4 year to age 22. Joyce's annual Folly Beach tradition began in July 1968. Only the year of Hurricane Hugo kept her away. Purchasing this special home in 2015 made it possible to share the Folly experience and joy with many other families. We hope our guests feel like part of our family every time they stay in Mermaid Memories at our favorite place - Folly Beach! We are indeed thankful and blessed!

    PAYMENT NOTE: Unfortunately, we are not able to accept payments via Affirm. Affirm is not able to transfer funds for your reservation in accordance with our payment guidelines.

    **HOUSE SUPPLIES**
    This property is managed by a property management group. We provide a complimentary starter amenity kit to get you settled. Guests are responsible for replenishing supplies as needed during their stay.
    Two rolls of paper towels, 1 sponge, 1 dishwashing liquid, 3 trash bags, 3 dishwasher tabs, and 2 kitchen towels in the kitchen. Each bathroom will have 2 toilet paper rolls and at least 1 bar of soap. Full bathrooms additionally include kits with travel size products: 1 shampoo, 1 conditioner, 1 lotion bottle, and 2 makeup wipes.

    Folly Beach Business License # LIC002691

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • 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 a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1,456 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

Rules

AFFIRM Payments not accepted as a valid form of payment.

Pets

Pets not allowed

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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 on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Waterfront Park and popular attractions include South Carolina Aquarium and Patriots Point. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Joseph P. Riley, Jr. Park, or consider a night out at Historic Rice Mill. Kayaking and windsurfing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours and cycling nearby. Visit our Folly Beach travel guide
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Folly Beach, SC

What's nearby

  • A sandy beach with tall grasses and a lighthouse in the distance.
    Folly Island Beaches
    1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • A long pier extending into the water with a gazebo at the end.
    Folly Beach County Park
    6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • A pier extending into the water with lights and a gazebo at the end.
    Center Street
    3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • A wooden pier extending into calm waters at sunset.
    Folly Beach Fishing Pier
    3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Sunset Cay Marina
    7 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

  • Charleston Station
    30 min drive
  • Charleston, SC (CHS-Charleston Intl.)
    37 min drive

Restaurants

  • Dead Low Coffee
    3 min drive
  • Rita's Seaside Grille
    3 min drive
  • Loggerhead's Beach Grill
    2 min drive
  • Lowlife
    3 min drive
  • Chico Feo
    3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Mermaid Memories! Oceanfront Folly Beach Cottage w/Large Porch & Sunroom - Stellar Reviews! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Mermaid Memories! Oceanfront Folly Beach Cottage w/Large Porch & Sunroom - Stellar Reviews!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Mermaid Memories! Oceanfront Folly Beach Cottage w/Large Porch & Sunroom - Stellar Reviews!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Mermaid Memories! Oceanfront Folly Beach Cottage w/Large Porch & Sunroom - Stellar Reviews!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Mermaid Memories! Oceanfront Folly Beach Cottage w/Large Porch & Sunroom - Stellar Reviews! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Folly Beach holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Folly Island Beaches and Folly Beach County Park. Sunset Cay Marina and Folly River Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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Mermaid Memories! Oceanfront Folly Beach Cottage w/Large Porch & Sunroom - Stellar Reviews! Reviews

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 66 out of 71 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 71 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 71 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 71 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 71 reviews

9.8

Cleanliness

10

Location

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Another great beach trip !

This is our second time at mermaid memories. The beach was so beautiful. The house was cozy and clean. We made great memories with our kids and my parents !
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Easter Wknd

We absolutely enjoyed our stay! House was close to everything we needed and it was the perfect spot on the beach. We rode bikes to breakfast each morning and thoroughly enjoyed the house..especially the sunroom! Already planning to go back!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

College girls 60th bdays

Perfect place for us all to gather. Loved the beach walks, sunrises. Hired a chef one night to serve us dinner and ate by the water. Thank you for great memories.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Folly Fun Time

Just as pictured, great location, perfect place to relax and enjoy the beach! While some reviews focus on being dated, we give the owners credit for doing it their way, and actually living in the space, not trying to be trendy or picture perfect. The home is cozy, and no doubt the place of nostalgia and memories over the years. Thanks for sharing this welcoming coastal home!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Folly with the family

Let me start by saying the location of the house is great. The deck is perfect, but my family enjoys sitting on the porch and listening to the waves and we couldn’t do that. There is a large machine on the beach that runs nonstop. The noise is absolutely unnerving. We should have been told about this. This was our family vacation for the year and could not enjoy being outside. Also, the house decorations are so outdated. There are stuffed dolls hanging in every corner of the sun room. The dining room table has a plastic table cloth with plastic mats. None of the wall pictures match just random things hung. The dishes were dirty. There are small rugs everywhere. The large rugs are dirty. The garbage was overflowing when we got there. And was that way for 3 days. Rats were in it one night. Overall not satisfied.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean and the view was spectacular! Two masters made it extra special. The rockers on both the deck and porch were perfect for my 88 year old parents! Well appointed kitchen but grill is small and dirty. No biggie bc everything else was perfect!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing view, easy access to the beach, lots of space for sleeping
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Easy check in - book of information for access easily allowed us to move in and enjoy our stay - wonderful views from the back porch and bedrooms - will come back again
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Well appointed beach house

Beautiful location, well stocked, well appointed beach house. Ideal for a family with children of any age.
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Mermaid Memories

We had a wonderful time at Mermaid Memories! Location was great, beach was great and they had everything we needed! It was cozy, comfortable and clean! We loved it and we’d love to visit again! Great house!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great house on the beach

We had a wonderful few days here. Walking directly out to the beach was fantastic! Will be coming back.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent stay

Everything as stated on the site. Excellent
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Awesome place!!!

Great View of Ocean the moment you walk in front door. My favorite place to chill was the daybed on porch. Kitchen is well equipped & water pressure in bathrooms was very good. We loved that it was so close to the County Park. We were completely satisfied with this Beach House and would rent it again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect beach bungalow

This sweet home has the best view at Folly Beach. It looks exactly like the pictures on the website. It was extremely clean and well maintained. It had every comfort you could possibly need. I would highly recommend this home!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Almost perfect…

House, Location, accommodations and beach were all STUNNING . The only reason is not a perfect scored Is because of complete excessive amount of miscellaneous decorations everywhere in the house.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Girls Weekend

Great place! Seven of us stayed in the Mermaid Memories house. There was plenty of sleeping space, and we managed to work with the 2 bathrooms. The view is spectacular! Right on the beach, beautiful deck, hammock, and sunroom. The house was clean and very comfortable. It was a wonderful stay!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

"Toto, I've a feeling we're not in Kansas anymore."

Amazing beach, wonderful property and the perfect distance from city center (a short bike ride). Very comfortable and an accurate listing from the owner. First time to South Carolina beaches. Would love to revisit !
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The view alone!!!

One of the best houses we’ve ever rented. The view of the ocean from the sunroom and deck is amazing. The house was very clean and comfortable. It had two oceanfront king suites. The kitchen was well stocked. Unfortunately the weather didn’t cooperate so we’re ready to go back.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beachiful

The house was perfect! Big enough to fit the family and feel like we all had our own spaces/bathrooms. Far enough away from the pier to basically have the beach to yourself on multiple occasions, but close enough to walk along the beach to dinner every night. Was awesome to rent some beach gear, went paddle boarding, saw dolphins sitting on the deck. Would recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Family vacation!

Staying at Mermaid memories was such a joy. The back porch and view of the ocean was breathtaking. We enjoyed every moment of our stay. Getting to walk right down to the beach each morning with our three kids was priceless. The house was clean and comfortable and very homey. We cooked in the kitchen each night of our stay and it was so easy ! We found shark teeth and hermit crabs on the beach and enjoyed the tide going in and out each day. We very much look forward to staying at Mermaid memories again !
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Perfection!

The view from the sun porch was mesmerizing. We had planned to spend some of our week exploring Charleston but the house and the beach held us. It was too beautiful. We did enjoy going into Charleston several times for late dinners--it was only 20-30 minutes away. It was exactly the kind of vacation we needed.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2017
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful, quaint and well appointed.

Mermaid Memories is one of those cute little houses that epitomizes the beach vibe. It was clean, well-located and had more amenities than I have at my own house. While they don’t guarantee beach chairs or towels, the house has plenty and every kitchen appliance you’d ever need. You can tell this house is well loved by its owners and it’s “honorary” owners. Highly recommend
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2018
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Fantastic spot to stop for a week!

The house is at a great spot on the Ocean. We could not have been happier. The beach access is superior and the view is magnificent. Recent updates to the property were perfect with the new washer and dryer, the outdoor showers and wash down area at ground level were used regularly. My family enjoyed everything about the property from the bunk beds to the water toys left for people to use. Our mid August trip to Folly and MM will not be forgotten, Thank you for renting out your Beach house for others to enjoy.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Absolutely amazing!

This property has everything you could ask for when renting at Folly. You can’t beat the location and the relaxing views. The house is set up perfectly for the kids to sleep soundly in their huge room while the adults can still enjoy some time on the deck at night watching the stars. It was well equipped and didn’t lack any supplies you needed to get started. The two outdoor showers were awesome and there is plenty of parking for family/friends coming to use the beach. Our family of four absolutely loved it! We hope to be back next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic beach front cottage

Wow. Mermaid Memories was a great 2 bedroom right on the beach. We were able to watch the sunrise directly on our deck or just a few short steps to the beach. The beach is nice and wide (even wider at low tide). This had to be one of the best equipped kitchens we have seen. We used the grill several nights (a nice touch). Very spacious for 4 people that could easily accommodate 6 people (maybe 8 if there were young children). Its just a short drive into Charleston which you don't want to miss. We would definitely rent Mermaid Memories again.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2019