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On The Half Shell
we had a great stay and the house was awesome! highway recommend!- Melissa , Posted: 10/16/2024
We loved this house - it is an elegant, lowcountry home with porches and big trees. And a lovely outdoor shower! The rooms are large and comfortable, and the kitchen is modern with high quality amenities. An easy walk to the beach. Highly recommend for a group.- Emily , Posted: 09/30/2024
Beautiful place. We loved it!- Kelly , Posted: 09/23/2024
Kayla was a great help -we had an unplanned medical equipment mishap and she helped take care of it for us.FIVE GOLD STARS. We really enjoyed our stay with Carolina One- the house was spacious enough for all 8 adults. I love the beach gear being at the house upon arrival ( wish I had thought that!)THE FROGS!- Charleston , Posted: 08/01/2024
We were supposed to be staying in another rental on the island, but due to an issue we got a quick call and was asked to stay in this house. Without hesitation, we went for it! We were so thankful that it was quick and easy to be moved to another house, and this house was perfect for our family of five. We enjoy the space the home it was perfect!- Leslie , Posted: 07/27/2024
Wonderful place.Loved the location to the beach, shops and restaurants.- Christina , Posted: 04/22/2024
Beautiful spacious property very peaceful. Very responsive to any questions or requests- George , Posted: 03/18/2024
We had a wonderful stay! The house was beautiful and an easy walk to the beach. The rooms were very comfortable. The kitchen was big and easy to work in. The living area was very spacious. The instructions and directions were easy to follow. It was a perfect place for 5 friends to spend a weekend together!- Collyn , Posted: 03/11/2024
Easy check in, very clean, nicely furnished space. I've stayed in a lot of Airbnbs and Vrbos: this one was the best.- Kate , Posted: 03/05/2024
Great time. We had all we needed.- William , Posted: 12/11/2023
Great property! Our family had a blast.- Brent , Posted: 11/27/2023
Beautiful home and great experience! Would definitely recommend On the Half Shell!- Jennifer , Posted: 11/14/2023
Carolina One Vacation Rentals was great to work with!- Adrienne , Posted: 10/16/2023
Great property with all the basics that you need.- Charles , Posted: 10/13/2023
Absolutely wonderful time here! We had a girls trip that was perfect! This house was the perfect southern charm that we were looking for. So close to the beach and only a 5-10 minute walk from the Main Street. 10/10 weekend!- Valentina , Posted: 09/25/2023
Great location and plenty of room!!- Antoinette , Posted: 09/13/2023
On the half shell was a dream come true. Even better than the picture described. Having the porches and the big open living space was perfect.- Laura , Posted: 09/06/2023
Thanks- John , Posted: 06/18/2023
We had a wonderful vacation staying at the half shell, beautiful area beautiful home, exactly what we needed to unplug from our busy lives for a bit to recharge our batteries. Would highly recommend for anyone looking for some peace and tranquility.- Pieter , Posted: 06/11/2023
Words cannot express how much we enjoyed this property. It was first class. Very clean. Very nice. We had a trip of a lifetime. Folly beach was a great place to visit. The home we stayed in was a 5 star place. Thank you from allowing us to stay there.- Gary , Posted: 04/21/2023
We enjoyed the house immensely. Very comfortable place to stay and enjoy the charm of Charleston!- Susan , Posted: 04/02/2023
Had a great time and everything was comfortable and clean.- April , Posted: 03/16/2023
Beautiful home, really enjoyed our stay- Nicole , Posted: 02/27/2023
We loved our time at this property! It was perfect for our family size and really created a very special memory for all of us. Location was perfect, Folly Beach is a dream and even though we couldn't go in the water - just taking walks on the beach was absolutely beautiful. We would love to come back again and again!- Rachel , Posted: 01/16/2023
Fabulous communication, property, and the $250 credit for extras was tremendous! Telling all my friends. A perfect vacation!! Thank you for all of your attention to detail.- Sue , Posted: 11/28/2022
Loved this place! Great location and the house was just amazing. Everything about our stay here was top notch!- Jennifer , Posted: 11/08/2022
House is great we had a fabulous weekend- Amanda , Posted: 10/11/2022
Overall, we really liked the house and felt very comfortable staying there.- Pamela , Posted: 09/16/2022
I enjoyed my stay in this very beautiful home. It was well appointed and relatively close to the beach. The addition of the gear credit allowed us to rent bikes which got us to the beach quickly. I would definitely stay again!- Mary , Posted: 09/06/2022
Reservations will receive $250 credit toward beach gear rentals! *applies for stays 3-14 nights only
On The Half Shell is a stately home situated walking distance to the beach, in a quiet area of the island within a Maritime Forest of Folly Island. Only 3 blocks from the downtown area of Folly Beach and an easy walk or golf cart drive to the beach and Folly pier. Boasting quintessential southern charm, this home has double, full-length verandas and a classic screen porch where you can relax with a cup of coffee or a cool beverage while taking in the sea air.
The welcoming appeal of this low country beach home is accented by a solid mahogany front door, a wide foyer invites you into the open floor plan where you find a nice size family room, dining area and a beautiful kitchen. In the kitchen, you have quartz countertops, Shaker-style white cabinets, stainless steel appliances: gas cooktop, double ovens, microwave and a new refrigerator. Kitchen is fully stocked with cookware, small appliances, and serveware to prepare and serve meals easily to your entire family.
This 5 bedroom, 3.5 bath home has luxury vinyl floors and ample windows for natural light. A large screened in porch offers plenty of comfortable seating for gathering after a day on the beach and table for dining or playing games. An outdoor shower and gas grill will help to extend your time enjoying the outdoors.
The first floor features a large master bedroom with a king bed, walk-in closet and private, ensuite bathroom with dual vanities, garden tub and separate, standing shower. The large laundry room has a deep sink, second refrigerator, and pull-down ironing board. Half bathroom is conveniently located towards the entry of the home.
Upstairs you have 4 bedrooms with two full bathrooms. The first queen bedroom has its own private ensuite bath with a walk-in closet. Guest bedrooms 3 and 5 both have one queen bed. Two twin beds for singles or the kiddos are furnished in guest bedroom 4. All bedrooms come with high-end linens, as well as bath towels provided for the maximum occupancy of the home.
Folly Beach downtown area is just 0.4 miles away. Wander through local shops, markets (seasonal & holidays), listen to live entertainment, and eat at one of our local restaurants. All restaurants and shops are open year-round. Get out on the water to take a fishing, kayaking, paddle boarding, shelling, or dolphin watching tour from a licensed guide. Surfing lessons are available through several companies and instructors. Stroll down the Folly Beach Pier on Center Street, or find the local and tourist favorite Morris Island Lighthouse beach at the far east end of the island for wow-worthy Instagram shots!
Just a short, 25-minute drive will take you into historical, downtown Charleston to enjoy all of the charm that the Holy City has to offer. Experience world-class dining, art galleries, explore swanky boutiques, souvenir shopping along The Market, harbor views from The Battery and Waterfront Park, theater, comedy clubs, museums, grand churches, history, carriage and ghost tours, plus so much more! Take the kids to the Children's Museum and the South Carolina Aquarium. Float on a ferry to Fort Sumpter where you can spend a whole afternoon. Customize your memorable trip to this historical city to immerse yourself and the family in the Southern culture.
Parking for up to 5 vehicles is free in the double driveway areas. Check-in is 4:00pm and check out is 10:00am.
On The Half Shell includes many perks to make your vacation one of luxury and ease. Amenities include free Wi-Fi, cable TV, keyless entry, contactless check-in, central heat and A/C, gas grill, outdoor shower, stainless steel appliances, and VayK Life beach gear credit. Fresh linens and towels are provided for the maximum occupancy of the home. A starter supply of toiletries will be provided. Home is non-smoking and is not pet-friendly. No events allowed that exceed the maximum occupancy of the home, regardless of sleeping or visiting. Must be 25 years old or older to rent, no exceptions. Property is handled through Carolina One Vacation Rentals and has 24-hr on-call maintenance services. Please contact Carolina One Vacation Rentals at 843-588-1212 with any additional questions, or assistance booking. We hope to see you soon on Folly Beach! This house is ready for you to make fun memories for generations to come!
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we had a great stay and the house was awesome! highway recommend!- Melissa , Posted: 10/16/2024
We loved this house - it is an elegant, lowcountry home with porches and big trees. And a lovely outdoor shower! The rooms are large and comfortable, and the kitchen is modern with high quality amenities. An easy walk to the beach. Highly recommend for a group.- Emily , Posted: 09/30/2024
Beautiful place. We loved it!- Kelly , Posted: 09/23/2024
Kayla was a great help -we had an unplanned medical equipment mishap and she helped take care of it for us.FIVE GOLD STARS. We really enjoyed our stay with Carolina One- the house was spacious enough for all 8 adults. I love the beach gear being at the house upon arrival ( wish I had thought that!)THE FROGS!- Charleston , Posted: 08/01/2024
We were supposed to be staying in another rental on the island, but due to an issue we got a quick call and was asked to stay in this house. Without hesitation, we went for it! We were so thankful that it was quick and easy to be moved to another house, and this house was perfect for our family of five. We enjoy the space the home it was perfect!- Leslie , Posted: 07/27/2024
Wonderful place.Loved the location to the beach, shops and restaurants.- Christina , Posted: 04/22/2024
Beautiful spacious property very peaceful. Very responsive to any questions or requests- George , Posted: 03/18/2024
We had a wonderful stay! The house was beautiful and an easy walk to the beach. The rooms were very comfortable. The kitchen was big and easy to work in. The living area was very spacious. The instructions and directions were easy to follow. It was a perfect place for 5 friends to spend a weekend together!- Collyn , Posted: 03/11/2024
Easy check in, very clean, nicely furnished space. I've stayed in a lot of Airbnbs and Vrbos: this one was the best.- Kate , Posted: 03/05/2024
Great time. We had all we needed.- William , Posted: 12/11/2023
Great property! Our family had a blast.- Brent , Posted: 11/27/2023
Beautiful home and great experience! Would definitely recommend On the Half Shell!- Jennifer , Posted: 11/14/2023
Carolina One Vacation Rentals was great to work with!- Adrienne , Posted: 10/16/2023
Great property with all the basics that you need.- Charles , Posted: 10/13/2023
Absolutely wonderful time here! We had a girls trip that was perfect! This house was the perfect southern charm that we were looking for. So close to the beach and only a 5-10 minute walk from the Main Street. 10/10 weekend!- Valentina , Posted: 09/25/2023
Great location and plenty of room!!- Antoinette , Posted: 09/13/2023
On the half shell was a dream come true. Even better than the picture described. Having the porches and the big open living space was perfect.- Laura , Posted: 09/06/2023
Thanks- John , Posted: 06/18/2023
We had a wonderful vacation staying at the half shell, beautiful area beautiful home, exactly what we needed to unplug from our busy lives for a bit to recharge our batteries. Would highly recommend for anyone looking for some peace and tranquility.- Pieter , Posted: 06/11/2023
Words cannot express how much we enjoyed this property. It was first class. Very clean. Very nice. We had a trip of a lifetime. Folly beach was a great place to visit. The home we stayed in was a 5 star place. Thank you from allowing us to stay there.- Gary , Posted: 04/21/2023
We enjoyed the house immensely. Very comfortable place to stay and enjoy the charm of Charleston!- Susan , Posted: 04/02/2023
Had a great time and everything was comfortable and clean.- April , Posted: 03/16/2023
Beautiful home, really enjoyed our stay- Nicole , Posted: 02/27/2023
We loved our time at this property! It was perfect for our family size and really created a very special memory for all of us. Location was perfect, Folly Beach is a dream and even though we couldn't go in the water - just taking walks on the beach was absolutely beautiful. We would love to come back again and again!- Rachel , Posted: 01/16/2023
Fabulous communication, property, and the $250 credit for extras was tremendous! Telling all my friends. A perfect vacation!! Thank you for all of your attention to detail.- Sue , Posted: 11/28/2022
Loved this place! Great location and the house was just amazing. Everything about our stay here was top notch!- Jennifer , Posted: 11/08/2022
House is great we had a fabulous weekend- Amanda , Posted: 10/11/2022
Overall, we really liked the house and felt very comfortable staying there.- Pamela , Posted: 09/16/2022
I enjoyed my stay in this very beautiful home. It was well appointed and relatively close to the beach. The addition of the gear credit allowed us to rent bikes which got us to the beach quickly. I would definitely stay again!- Mary , Posted: 09/06/2022
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