Shell Station House

5 Min Walk to Beach & Berts! Relax in this Pet & Family Friendly Home with Wrap-Around Deck.

3 BR
2.5 Baths
Sleeps 8

About

Welcome to the "SHELL STATION HOUSE” on Folly Beach, SC! Shell Station House is a pet-friendly home that is perfect for families wanting a comfortable & relaxing Folly Beach vacation house that is walkable distance to the beach (4 blocks) and the restaurants & shops on Center Street (1.5 blocks). This house features a wrap-around deck with teak dining furniture, a screened-in porch, a spiral staircase connecting the three floors of the home, cheerful beachy-themed decor and a family room with board games, large screen TV and plenty of room for your kids to play. Built in 1976, this eclectic charmer has even been the inspiration for a famed photographer whose photos are featured in a book about Folly Beach! Best of all, the Shell Station House is surrounded with lots of lush trees & shrubs and is a quick walk to Bert's Market, Folly Beach's 24/7 convenience store.

City of Folly Beach Business License # LIC002447

SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS FOR SHELL STATION HOUSE (sleeps 8):

Master bedroom (located on the home's 2nd floor)

- King bed

- Night stands with reading lamps

- Dresser

- Rocking chair

- Cable TV

- Ceiling fan

Guest bedroom (located on the home's 2nd floor):

- Queen bed

- Night stands with reading lamps

- Remote-controlled wall unit for air conditioning & heat

- Sliding door access to the porch

- Wonderful amount of natural light through three walls of windows & glass doors

Guest bedroom (located on the home's 3rd floor):

- Full bed

- Night stand with reading lamp

- Ceiling fan

- En suite half bathroom.

Basement level family room:

- Two full-sized sleeper sofas

- Big screen cable TV

- Fireplace

- Board games

- Bathroom with tiled walk-in shower.

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HIGHLIGHTS:

- Fully stocked kitchen with refrigerator, stove, dishwasher, sink & coffee maker!

- Indoor & outdoor dining tables.

- Propane BBQ grill.

- Washer & dryer in the basement.

- Beach towels & beach gear (chairs, cooler, beach toys, etc.) available for use!

- WIFI

- Cable TVs

- Non-Smoking, please! This is a family friendly property.

- Certain dogs are allowed (1 dog limit, additional dogs subject to a pet fee).

DOGS CONSIDERED, DOG FEES MAY APPLY, PLEASE INQUIRE. Cats are NOT permitted.

Please note the home next door is undergoing renovations. We do not manage the home next door or have any control over their renovations.

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Guests enter the Shell Station House by walking up the exterior stairs to the deck and front door. Once you enter the front door, you will find the kitchen; a fireplace & dining area that comfortably seats 6 people; a living room with cable TV; patio door access to the screened-in porch; the master bedroom; a guest bedroom with sliding door access to the deck; and a bathroom with walk-in shower. Guests then use the centrally-located spiral stairs to climb to the third floor loft & guest bedroom with en suite half bathroom or reach the family room, bathroom (with a beautifully tiled walk-in shower) and laundry room on the basement level of the home. Off-street parking on the driveway for up to 3 cars is included in the rental rate.

Just 15 miles from downtown Charleston, Folly Beach is its own universe - with its own sense of time, enjoyment, and a laidback, family-friendly energy that has earned it the lifelong affection of locals and visitors alike. Its wide beaches, solid surfing, eclectic neighborhoods and community of locally-owned restaurants and shops make it the perfect place in which to revel, relax, and reconnect.

City of Folly Beach Business License # LIC002447

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- For TV apps personal subscription required.

- Fireplace is not available for guest use.

Tenant must be 25 years old. NO PARTIES, EVENTS, PERFORMING ARTISTS OR BANDS ALLOWED AT ANY TIME. You may not exceed the maximum occupancy at any time — day or night. These are causes for eviction with no refund, and may damage our ability to offer the home for future guests exposing you to liability. This is a residential home -- please be respectful of our neighbors.

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Guests staying at all ITrip Charleston managed properties receive the following:

* Amenity pack, starter set of soap, shampoo, conditioner, lotion, make up wipes, paper towel, toilet paper, dish soap, sponge, dishwasher & laundry detergent tabs.

* All beds ready made with freshly laundered sheets & towels.

# WE DO NOT LIST ON CRAIGS LIST #

203 E Hudson Ave Folly Beach, SC 29439
Registration Number: City of Folly Beach Business License # LIC002447

Sleeping Arrangements

Master Bedroom King
2nd Floor Guest Bedroom Queen
3rd Floor Guest Bedroom Full
Basement Family Room Sofa Full (2)

Property Rules

Check In: After 4pm
Check Out: Before 10am
Smoking: Not Allowed

Amenities

Air Conditioning
BBQ Grill
Backyard
Balcony
Beach
Beach gear
Big Screen TV
Cable
Carport
Clothes Dryer
Coffee Maker
Cycling
DVD
Daily Housekeeping Available Upon Request
Dishwasher
Dryer
Families with Kids
Family Friendly
Fishing
Full Kitchen
Game room
Golf
Golfing
Hair Dryer
Handicap accessible
Heating
Hiking
Horseback Riding
Ice Maker
Internet
Internet Access
Iron and Board
King Sized Bed
Kitchen
Laundry
Microwave
Museums and Galleries
Ocean
Open Patio
Out-Door Grill
Patio
Pets Allowed
Pets Considered
Refrigerator
Satellite or Cable
Shopping & Relaxation
Smoke detector
Stereo
TV
WIFI
Walk to beach
Washing Machine
Watersports
Winery / Brewery Tours
Bed Sheets
Deadbolt
Disinfected
Enhanced Cleaning
Essentials
Parking
Pillows
Self Check-In
Shampoo
Soap
Toilet Paper
Wifi

Map

Videos

Frequently Asked Questions

Please be aware & mindful that there are alligators throughout the fresh water areas of Charleston, SC. You should assume that there is an alligator in every pond, lake & fresh water river.  Please do not allow small children or dogs near the edge of these fresh water areas.  DO NOT feed or taunt the alligators!
Please note that there is construction ongoing throughout the Charleston area and on all of the Islands. Many of our managed homes are in areas where there has been intense real estate activity and there are almost continous home improvements going on in addition to the normal off season routine maintenance.

We don't get notice of construction projects but please let us know if you encounter excessive noise.  Contractors are required to obey all noise limits and working hour restrictions.   
BANNERS, BALLOONS & PARTY SIGNS
Please do not afix balloons, banners or other 'party' signs to walls, cabinets or other structures. These will remove the paint. You will be charged for the cost to repair each item damaged. The cost to repaint a wall can easily be $250 alone. 
Beds will be freshly made, towels* laid out and a starter set of amenities like soap, lotion and shampoo are provided too. We also provide a starter set of kitchen paper and toilet paper to get you going as well as some laundry and dish detergent. If you need additional supplies you will need to provide those beyond the starter set. 

*We provide 1 bath towel, 1 hand towel and 1 wash cloth per person. Additional towels are available to rent at an addional charge. Requests must be made more than 24 hours prior to check in. 
We get asked about Palmetto Bugs all the time. They can be pretty big, can fly and will scurry around the floor but they are largely harmless. They do occasionally come inside, especially at night and during or after any storms. Rest assured all of our homes are professionally treated at least quarterly for pests. Any bugs that manage to get inside will die quickly.

According to Eric Benson, Ph.D. professor and extension entomologist at Clemson University “It has nothing to do with cleanliness or the economic conditions of the area,” said Benson. “They could be around the nicest home or the nicest hotel or resort.”

If you leave the doors or windows open, especially at night, you will likely see a few. This is perfectly normal. If you see 20 or 30 all in one place then please let us know. This might mean we have a nest somewhere in the home and we'll need to get pest control out to take care of it. This is extremely rare!  

Please don't worry about bugs, enjoy your vacation. You'll likely not see any while you are here, we just include this note so you understand it's not unusual to see some and it doesn't mean the home isn't well looked after! 


 
Most community pools remain open from March through October but this does vary by resort and is subject to maintenance schedules and emergency closures for health reasons. Please contact us to see if the pool will be closed during your fall or winter vacation.

We do not manage any of these community pools and are not responsible for management of them. We do not provide refunds for pool closure. 
DISCLAIMER/LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

The premises, all fixtures thereon and all property on or around the premises is provided to Tenant “as is” without any warranties of any kind.  None of iTrip Vacations, Sea Oats Vacation Property Management, Inc. or the owner of the premises shall be responsible for any direct, indirect, consequential or incidental damages arising out of or relating to this Rental Agreement.  The use of the premises is at Tenant’s own risk.

Many homes have gargabe disposals. Not all food is suitable for disposing of in a garbage disposal.  

Do not put any chemicals, hot oil, grease, coffee grinds, pasta, bones, shells of any kind, oatmeal, nuts, onion skins, eggshells, trash, pumpkins, fibrous vegetables, lettuces, stringy vegetables, potato peel, pits, corn husks down the disposal.  


We check the disposal is working prior to all guest arrivals. 
In the event the disposal or kitchen sink plumbing is blocked due to material put down the disposal this is the responsibility of the guest.  If a plumber has to be called then the guest will be charged for that visit. 

 
Please NO PARTIES, EVENTS, PERFORMING ARTISTS OR BANDS ARE ALLOWED AT ANY TIME! These are cause for eviction with no refund and may damage our ability to offer the home for future guests exposing you to liability. This is a quiet residential neighborhood -- please be respectful of the home's neighbors at all times.

Properties may include a noise alert monitoring system and other electronic devices in order to ensure that neighborhood noise and occupancy levels are respected. Do not tamper with amny device. 

Occupancy is limited at all times during your stay - day or night - to the maximum 'sleeps' number stated in the listing. Please do not invite additional people to the home. 

Early Check-in
We work hard to try and allow our guests to get in early. This depends on check out times, cleaning and inspection schedules as well as any maintenance issues. We will text on the day of arrival once we know we can allow an early check in. 

Phone Number
Please make sure your mobile number is up to date in your iTrip account. This will allow us to offer you an early check in!

Travel Agents
Depending on which travel website you book through you may see a separate charge for their booking fee. 

Late Check-Out
We will consider late check out requests on days when we do not have an incoming guests. We really appreciate it you can be checked out by 10am. Please let us know if you do check out earlier, we will start cleaning as soon as we can so the next guest can enjoy an early start to their vacation!

Parking
Please pay attention to parking restrictions. Many homes have limited parking available. We don't want you to get a ticket or towed!

Cancellations
Please contact the travel agent that you used to make your booking if you wish to cancel. They will notfiy us directly. 

Things to Do!
Check out our activities website: Charleston Activities 





 
Our vacation homes are located in quiet residential areas. We generally have great relations with our local neighbors and we want to keep it that way. Please pay particular attention to:

- No loud noises after 9pm. (Includes no Hot Tub use after 9pm)
- Only park in the designated areas (not on the landscaping) 
- Do not roll out trash to the street, trash service will do this
- Do not hang beach towels over railings or leave beach gear outside

- On Kiawah island - Bikes must be in the garage (if there is access) or in a designated bike rack or out of sight of the road after dark. 

- Beach Front Homes - TURTLE SEASON No lights visible from beach (May 1 to Oct 31)

The Cities will issue a ticket and a fine for these items. 

 
No barbeque grills of any kind are permitted on balconies or in the unit. No open flames (i.e., candle burning) are permitted on balconies or in the unit. Do not dismantle smoke detectors as they are there for your protection. Use the overhead stove fan when cooking to avoid accidental, activation of smoke detector alarm.

The guest will be charged a $200 repair and inspection fee for tampering with or deactivating a smoke alarm or noise monitor.
 

LOCAL ORDINANCES

All County & City ordinances during rental occupancy must be followed. Non compliance of any of these ordinances will result in eviction of the property and forfeiture of all monies paid.   Tenant agrees to pay any fines levied by the County, City and Town and further Tenant will be liable to Homeowner and Agent for any and all lost rental revenues from the suspension or removal of their business licenses as a result of Tenants actions.      

These ordinances include but are not limited to:
 
Folly Beach

cityoffollybeach. com/officials-and-ordinances/ordinances/


Isle of Palms

iop. net/ordinances


Town of Kiawah Island

kiawahisland . org/town-ordinances/


Town of Mount Pleasant

tompsc . com/119/Code-of-Ordinances


City of Charleston

library . municode . com/sc/charleston/codes/code_of_ordinances


Charleston County

charlestoncounty . org/ordinances.php
We utilize third party professional service companies for the provision of Handyman Services, A/C & Heating Repair, Pest Control, Wildlife Removal, Plumbing Repair, Pool & Hot Tub Service, Electrical Repairs, Appliance Repairs and any other repair or maintenance of a technical or specialist nature.  We only used trusted, reputable professional service companies to assess, repair and replace equipment that needs attention. We will work with them to get the first available service appointment. Given the Post COVID economy it can be a challenge to get fast, timely service. Rest assured we will do our best to resolve issues quickly and our service providers understand our need for fast, reliable care.  Due to the global supply crunch, parts and even replacement units may not be available which can be frustrating. Please be patient as we work hard behind the scenes to make small miracles happen on a daily basis!

No one may perform any maintenance work on the home without our specific permission in writing.  
Our rates automatically adjust for the season as well as to reflect supply and demand. To access the best rate please begin the booking process on the iTrip Vacations Charleston Beaches site (don't worry you won't be charged until you're ready to book). This will present you our current up-to-date rates!
The person who makes the reservation must be over 25 years old and must be present during the entire stay.   A mobile number must be provided where we can contact the primary renter at all times. If code enforcement call us with any issues we need to be able to contact someone onsite with 60 minutes to address any issus or you may be liable for any fines imposed by the local government. 

We recommend adding a second mobile number to your account to make sure we can contact someone at all times. This second number may also be used to receive door codes in the event the first phone dies or is left in the unit. (It happens a lot and we are unable to provide codes to spouses or family members for security reasons). 
We want everyone to have a great stay but we understand that things may break or some items may get overlooked. We'll do our best to get them fixed (please review the “Maintenance House Rule” on what this means). 
 
We do ask that all guests TAKE TIME TO BE KIND.  Common courtesy goes a long way.  Sadly since the pandemic we have all witnessed an increase in aggressive or unacceptable behavior.  Our team has taken a lot of abuse and experienced some very unkind guests.   

Misunderstandings are one of the leading causes of guest complaints. Please make sure you read everything we send to you.  This include the entire rental listing, all of our house rules, all photos, all emails & texts and all the help articles in your iTrip account. This helps avoid misunderstandings in the first place. 
 
For our own safety and security we have a zero tolerance rule with guests who are rude, abusive, discourteous or argumentative.  We do not engage with those guests any more beyond asking them to read our TAKE TIME TO BE KIND policy.  
 

 
Our vacation homes are on a septic tank or a city sewer system. It is important that guests do not put large amounts of toilet paper or any other other products down the toilet.  We flush all toilets prior to a guests arrival to verify that they are working correctly. Any blockages that occur during the guests stay at the home are the responsibility of the guest to unblock. If a plumber is required to unblock a toilet then the guest will be charged $250 for that visit. 
Charleston and suburbs are charming places to stay.  It should be noted that Charleston is also a working Port City and has a large manufacturing base (including Boeing, Mercedes and other major international manufacturers). Since we are both very flat and surrounded my water sound at night can travel very far.  

Train noise, airplane noise, road noise and manufacturing noise may be audible during your stay depending on weather conditions and wind direction.

We do not offer refunds, credits or discounts in the event that you find these to be problem. Light sleepers should bring ear plugs or a white noise machine. Many phones can download a white noise machine too. They work well. 

We're available by text from 8am to 8pm. For urgent issues after 8pm please call this number for our After Hours service. They will alert us for urgent issues or leave a note for us for non-urgent issues. In emergency dial 911.  

Urgent issues include: Being locked out, water leaks. 

Emergency Issues include: Gas leaks. Fire. Life Safety Issues. Call 911. 

Issues that will typically be dealt with the next day include Air Conditioning issues.

Power Outages: These can be frequent on the islands. Power company's are quick to resolve. If it doesn't not appear to be a neighborhood wide outage please contact us. 

Buyer beware! We do not put any of our homes on Craig s list. If you see one of our homes on there it is a scam. Please NEVER send money to anyone posing as a host on Craig s list. If they send you a contract and they don't disclose their name it's an easy way to know that they are scammers. 

Please call or text us if you are not sure that the listing is genuine. 
We don't accept change requests for reservations within 60 days of the check in date. You should cancel and rebook your new dates.  

ENTRY BY OWNER

Owner or owner's agents may enter the premises under the following circumstances: in case of an emergency; to make any necessary or agreed upon repairs, alterations, or improvements; supply necessary or agreed upon services or show the premises to prospective purchasers, renters or contractors. Agent will provide Tenant with at least 24 hours notice of owner's or owner's agent(s) intent to enter the premises (except in the case of an emergency).

HOLD HARMLESS

None of iTrip Vacations, Sea Oats Vacation Property Management, Inc. or the owner of the premises assume  risk, responsibility or any liability for, and the Tenant hereby releases, waives, relinquishes and discharges iTrip Vacations, Sea Oats Vacation Property Management, Inc., the owner of the premises and all directors, officers, employees, agents or other representatives of such parties from, any (i) loss, damage, illness, injury or exposure to COVID-19, other viruses or the flu to persons or their personal property that occurs during their stay on the premises; (ii) any inconveniences, damage, loss or injury arising from any temporary defects or stoppage in supply of water, gas, cable service, internet service, electricity or plumbing or (iii) any inconveniences, damage, loss or injury arising from or due to weather conditions, insects, natural disasters, acts of God, or other reasons beyond their control.

LOST & FOUND

Agent is not responsible and assumes no liability for lost, misplaced, stolen, or damaged valuables or belongings. If you discover that you have left behind something of value to you, please text us immediately and we will try to assist you in locating your lost item. 
 
Agent is not responsible for any item left behind by a guest.  However, any item, with the exception of perishable items, left behind by our guests and found after departure by Housekeeping will be collected, logged in, and kept in a secure location for collection by the owner for up to fourteen (14) days.  For security and privacy reasons we do not notify a guest that an item has found.  Perishable items, underwear, other hazards to health or safety and miscellaneous toiletries are discarded.   
 
We would be happy to return your lost item(s) to you by United States Postal Service or UPS delivery with tracking information.  Your credit card will be charged packaging and postage. (Minimum charge is $35).  iTrip is not responsible for any item lost or misdirected during shipment by the United States Postal Service or UPS.
 
Lost & Found items are held for fourteen (14) days, after this holding period, the unclaimed item(s) are thrown away, given to local organizations, or disposed of accordingly by Agent

MONITORING

Agent may utilize electronic monitoring equipment (including video, noise, motion, temperature, humidity and other means) at the property to ensure that all local ordinances, including noise & occupancy limits, are observed at all timed and that no events or parties are held on the property.

Our homes are subject to strict noise ordinances. In the event that you trigger our noise monitor you will be asked to turn down the volume immediately. Failure to comply will lead to eviction without a refund.  Cities impose large fines and you may be prosecuted.  You agree to reimburse the homeowner and Agent for all lost income resulting from any suspension of their business license arising from you exceeding the noise alert levels.  

PARKING

Parking at the premises is limited to the number of cars listed in your check-in email. No boats, jet skis, trailers or RVs are allowed without prior permission of Agent.

All vehicles are parked at the risk of the owner.  iTrip Vacations shall not assume liability or responsibility for any vehicle, occupants, or contents while operated or parked on the property.  If a vehicle is left on the property after the guest checks out without the written consent of the iTrip Vacations, we reserve the right to have the vehicle towed at the owner’s expense.  No vehicle repairs are to be performed on the property.

Resort parking charges and any associated late fees or inconvenience fees will be charged to the credit card on file and are the responsibility of the tenant.  This includes fees for showing up at the security gate without the relvant QR code, gate pass or other required ID.  Passes not ordered more than 2 weeks prior to check in may be subject to late fees. 

If you book a pet friendly property then the following provisions (included in the rental agreement) apply:

  • ALL PETS ARE SUBJECT TO APPROVAL, please let us know what you would like to bring with you. 
  • WE ONLY ALLOW DOGS (Canis familiaris). THAT'S IT. 
  • We ALLOW 1 small/medium sized dog FREE but additional dogs and large dogs (over 40lbs) are $75 per animal.
  • All dogs must be up to date on rabies and other vaccinations. (documentation from an accredited veterinarian must be provided by Guest upon request). 
  • All dogs must be treated with a flea and tick repellent at least three days prior to arrival. 
  • Guests are responsible for cleaning up all dog waste and disposing of it in a proper trash bin
  • Dogs must not be allowed on to furniture or in bedrooms at any time
  • Dogs must not make excessive noise
  • Dogs must be crated when left in the property and must not be left unattended for any undue length of time
  • Guest must observe all local rules, regulations and ordinances regarding pets at all time

If Dogs cause any damage, or the property requires additional cleaning the guest will be charged the cost of any repairs or clean up. If a security deposit has been paid it will be deducted. If there is no security deposit then the guest authorizes their credit card to be charged directly for the repair or clean up cost.  

We do NOT allow any animals other than DOGS, this means NO cats, NO birds (especially NO Parrots), NO livestock or other farm animals (Incuding domesticated pigs), NO insects, NO reptiles, NO Spiders, NO Ponies or other Horses and other 'exotic' pets.  In fact NOTHING OTHER THAN DOGS. (NO we don't allow dog-wolf hybrids either). This clause is dedicated to Airbnb and its guests who can't read or don't understand that parrots are not dogs. 

If you bring a non-approved Pet into the home there is a $500 clean up charge that will be applied to your account for each day the non-approved pet is present. 


Prohibited Breeds of Dogs. Please contact us to discuss your dog if it includes any mix of these breeds:
- Akita;
- Boxer;
- Bull Terrier;
- Bullmastiff;
- Chow Chow;
- Doberman Pinscher;
- German Shepherd;
- Giant Schnauzer
- Mastiff;
- Ovtcharka;
- Presa Canario;
- Pit Bull;
- Rhodesian Ridgeback;
- Rottweiler;
- Neapolitan Mastiff;
- Wolf; or 
- Wolf Hybrid

If you are not sure if your dog is a prohibited breed let us know the type, size and nature of your pet and we'll happily discuss it with you. 

If the vacation home has the option of a heated pool please note that heating of the pool is available for an additional fee and heating is limited to 85F. All of our heated pools use propane which has to be delivered. Sometimes, due to the weather, the gas may run out before the next scheduled delivery. We will contact the gas company to schedule a refill as soon as we can but gas delivery can be difficult to arrange in Charleston. 

We don't recommend heating the pool when the ambient temperature is below 50F. This will drain the gas quickly. We do not provide refunds if the gas is used. If the pool heater isn't used and the gas is not used we can provide a pro rata refund based on days used. 

POOL & PATIO

If the premises include a private or community pool (including hot tubs), then the Tenant hereby acknowledges that the premises they have reserved include a community pool and the undersigned agrees and acknowledges that the community pool and patio/deck can be dangerous areas, that the deck/patio can be slippery when wet, and that injury may occur to anyone who is not careful. With full knowledge of the above facts and warnings, the undersigned Tenant accepts and assumes all risks involved to Tenant and all of Tenant's guests in or related to the use of the private or community pool (including hot tubs) and patio areas.

POOL & HOT TUB SERVICE


 All private pools and hot tubs are serviced weekly and this is NOT always on the day of a guest arrival as check ins occur throughout the week.  

Our team will skim the surface of the pool before your arrival but we cannot vacuum out the pool or hot tub as only the pool service company can do that.  The pool service company will take care of this every week and they also balance the chemicals. We have a lot of storms which may change the appearance of the pool water in our pools - this is normal. The pool service company will be out to take care of it as soon as they can. 

If you are using the hot tub, please rinse off all sunscreen and sand before entering the water. If the hot tub is left in a dirty condition your credit card will be charged $250 charge to have it pumped out, cleaned and rebalanced.  

Must be over 25 years of age to rent any property. 

Person making the reservation must be present during the stay. DO NOT BOOK FOR OTHER PEOPLE.

Reviews

Girls Trip
5/5 stars
Great location and wonderful house!
- Leta

Thank you for your kind words about our vacation rental Leta. We are glad to hear that you had a wonderful time and hope to see you again in the future. Steven, iTrip Vacations Charleston Beaches

- Manager Response
Wonderful location
5/5 stars
This is our second time staying at the Shell Station House and we loved it both times. It’s the perfect location and has everything we need. The ONLY complaint is that there is very weak water pressure (if someone is doing laundry or in another bathroom it’s almost impossible to shower). Other than that I have nothing but good things to say. We’d stay here again gladly!!
- SUSAN

Thank you for your review and for choosing to stay with us. We are glad to hear that you had a positive experience and hope to see you again in the future. Steven, iTrip Vacations Charleston Beaches

- Manager Response
Our Home Away from Home in Folly
5/5 stars
This was our second trip to the Shell House with a large group. We were greeted by a nice bottle of wine and key lime cookies as we unpacked for our stay. There is something and someplace for everyone in a large group. The younger ones could play games downstairs, or enjoy a game on the indoor porch. Others could enjoy the record play and kitchen/living area. The location is fabulous...it is so close to Bert's grocery, the beach, and all restaurants. It is in a private setting and you genuinely feel at home. We'll be back again!
- Hope
Wonderfully charming and close to the beach. Was a pleasure to stay, will be back again!
5/5 stars
Wonderfully charming and close to the beach. Was a pleasure to stay, will be back again!
- Dennis

We really appreciate the review, Dennis. It makes us extremely happy to know that you enjoyed your stay with us. Hopefully we will see you again in the future. Steven, iTrip Vacations Charleston Beaches

- Manager Response
Shell Station Review
5/5 stars
We enjoyed our stay at the Shell Station in Folly Beach. The house was charming and the location was fantastic. We could walk to everything. We even lucked out with the weather. We enjoyed playing vinyl on the stereo. We had seven people and there was plenty of room. It was also nice being able to bring our pets to the house.
- Wendy

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review, Wendy! We are glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us and hope to see you again in the future. Steven, iTrip Vacations Charleston Beaches

- Manager Response
Best Experience To-Date!!
5/5 stars
Thank you so much for such a great experience and letting us enjoy your beautiful home! Everything was just as we had expected it to be (by photos on website) and it was so convenient to everything. Beach, restaurants, pier, and shopping stores. We walked everywhere and didn't even need a golf cart. I cannot express to you how much this experience has changed my negative mindset of Airbnb properties. Our last experience was truly horrible and you gave myself and my family a magical experience that changed my POV. We will definitely stay at your home again if we return to Folly in the future!
- Kasey

Thank you, so happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay. Come back and stay again soon. Steven, iTrip Vacations Charleston Beaches

- Manager Response
Great place to stay and close to the beach!
5/5 stars
Great place to stay and close to the beach with a lot of restaurants within walking distance. Location is great
- Lysten

It is so lovely to hear that you had a great stay with us. Thank you for taking the time to leave a review, we really appreciate such a kind response. We would love for you to come and stay with us again soon. Steven, iTrip Vacations Charleston Beaches

- Manager Response
We would definitely stay again. The Shell Station House was perfect.
5/5 stars
The Shell Station House was perfect. We had six in our party and plenty of room. The outside is beautiful and the inside had plenty to do when weather was bad. Loved it. We would definitely stay again. Thank you,
- Tracy

Thank you Tracy! Come back soon. Steven, iTrip Vacations Charleston Beaches

- Manager Response
Quirky home, well appointed with excellent location! Very Folly in a good way!
5/5 stars
Quirky home, well appointed with excellent location! Very Folly in a good way!
- Janine

Janine! It is great to hear that you found our location convenient. Come back soon. Steven

- Manager Response
Wonderful home and so close to the beach, you don't have to drive. Recommend to everyone.
5/5 stars
Wonderful home and so close to the beach.... you don't have to drive. We had a great time playing cards and games outside on the big table. Truly a great place to stay and we would recommend to everyone.
- Denise

Thank you Denise, so happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay. Come back and stay again soon. Thanks for the recommendation. Steven

- Manager Response
This house was absolutely divine, easy check in and very local .
5/5 stars
This house was absolutely divine, easy check in and very local .
- L

We really appreciate the review, so happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay. Come back soon. Steven

- Manager Response
Amazing Rental Home
5/5 stars
Our family stayed at the Shell Station House in mid-June and had such a pleasant visit! The house is located right off the bridge when you get to Folly Beach. It’s a 5 minute walk to the center of town and about a 7-8 minute walk to the beach. The house itself is in great condition, set with a screened in porch to enjoy the evening without any mosquitoes, a full outdoor table and grill to make a sunset dinner, and perfectly sized kitchen and living room space to lounge. There was a full collection of Vinyls and stereo setup that we turned on while home, it was great!! The landlords were extremely responsive and respectful. I’d rent this place again in a heartbeat!
- Andrew

Andrew, it is so lovely to hear that you had a great stay with us. Thank you for taking your time to leave a review, we really appreciate such a kind response. We would love for you to come and stay with us again soon. Steven.

- Manager Response
Shell house is our traditional spot to stay when visiting Folly. It’s location is perfect and is plenty large enough to accommod
5/5 stars
Shell house is our traditional spot to stay when visiting Folly. It’s location is perfect and is plenty large enough to accommodate our large family.
- Holly

Thank you Holly! So glad you enjoyed the home and took advantage of the great location! Come back soon. Steven

- Manager Response
Great location. Rent a golf cart for easy island transportation
5/5 stars
Great location. Rent a golf cart for easy island transportation
- Nichole

Thank you Nichole! So glad you enjoyed the home and took advantage of the great location! Come back soon. Steven

- Manager Response
Great location! We would definitely stay there again!
5/5 stars
Great location! The house is awesome and within walking distance of Restaurants and the beach. We would definitely stay there again!
- David

Thank you David! So glad you enjoyed the home and took advantage of the great location! See you next time. Steven

- Manager Response
Perfect location, the house was clean and plenty of space.
5/5 stars
The house is in a perfect location being a few blocks away from both the beach and restaurants. The house was clean and has plenty of space for groups.
- Ian

Thank you Ian. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your stay at Shell Station House come back again soon. Steven

- Manager Response
Cute house in a great location that accommodated our needs very well. Would recommend
5/5 stars
Cute house in a great location that accommodated our needs very well. Would recommend
- Marilyn

Thank you Marilyn, we are so happy that you enjoyed your stay. Come back and stay again soon. Steven

- Manager Response
Great beach getaway! Close to beach, has plenty of shade and located on a very quiet street. Highly Recommend!
5/5 stars
Great beach getaway! I was looking at another rental that was right on the beach but am so happy that we went with this one. It is back a few blocks from the beach, but has lots of shade so you can escape from the sun. Nice patio to sit on, and very quiet street. Still a short walk from the beach and restaurants. Plenty of space for 6 people. Host provides beach chairs, umbrella and towels. Lots of mosquitos in August so bring bug spray. Highly recommend.
- Laur

Thank you Laura, we are so glad that you decided to stay at Shell Station House, its a very easy walk to the beach! Come back and stay again soon! Steven

- Manager Response
Great house in an amazing location. Short walk to beach and restaurants/bars on Folly!
5/5 stars
This was a great house in an amazing location! Short walk to the beach and any restaurant/bar on folly.
- Benny

Thank you Benny, so glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay at Shell Station House. It's a great location. Come back soon. Steven

- Manager Response
Loved it- great location and very clean!
5/5 stars
Loved it- great location and very clean!
- Kayla

Thank you Kayla, we are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your stay at Shell Station House. Steven

- Manager Response
Loved the Shell Gas Station House!
5/5 stars
Great place! Spacious, clean & unique house in Folly beach. Easy communication with check in and check out. Will definitely stay here again. Thanks!!!
- Rachel

Thank you Rachel, we are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your stay at Shell Station House, so happy we could help! Come back soon. Steven

- Manager Response
This was the perfect week long getaway house. Perfect location. Happily book again.
5/5 stars
This was the perfect week long getaway house. Shell Station was in a perfect location and the best equipped AirBnB I have stayed at. They had everything you could need to have a great time and the house was extremely comfortable. We appreciated the thoughtfulness that went into providing such wonderful stay. We would happily book here again in the future.
- Jessica

Thank you Jessica. So glad you enjoyed your stay at Shell Station House. Happy we could help. See you next time! Steven

- Manager Response
Shell House - Spectaular Stay
5/5 stars
Everything you need at the Shell House, space for the family to spread out. Old records to play, Arcade game and fusbol on the lower level. Full kitchen to cook in or grill on the deck. Just a 5 minute walk to the beach. The family had a wonderful and relaxing stay!
- Hope

Thank you Hope! So glad that you enjoyed your stay at Shell Station House. Come back and stay again soon. Steven

- Manager Response
Perfect girls weekend at Shell Station House. Adorable house with plenty of space. Highly recommend.
5/5 stars
We had a girls weekend at Shell Station and it could not have been more perfect! The house is absolutely adorable with plenty of space for everyone. Bathrooms, kitchen, and bedrooms were all very clean, comfortable, and stocked with supplies. We could not have asked for a better location to restaurants and the beach. The host also left cute personal touches for our group, which did not go unnoticed. I highly recommend ITrip Vacations and Shell Station!
- Veronica

Thank you Veronica. Great to hear that you enjoyed a perfect weekend at Shell Station House. So happy we could help. Come back and stay again soon! Steven

- Manager Response
5 stars isn't enough to do justice to Shell house. The house is perfectly located to take advantage of all the hotspots and Foll
5/5 stars
5 stars isn't enough to do justice to Shell house. Traveling with teenagers can be challenging but we all had plenty of room to spread out. The kids especially loved the basement area. The house is perfectly located to take advantage of all the hotspots and Folly beach. We will definitely be planning a return trip!
- Barbara

Thank you Barbara! So happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay at Shell Station House, the layout is perfect for allowing guests to spread out and enjoy their own space! See you next time. Steven

- Manager Response
Great Family Retreat
5/5 stars
The layout of the home is great for multiple activities. Fully equipped kitchen is open to 6+ person dining area and fireplace. A screened patio area for morning coffee and evening chats is off the leather seating area with library of DVDs and books. There's even a collection of record albums and player for us 60+ year olds. The bedrooms are great and separated by living area. Children or teens have large area downstairs with games, video screen, laundry and bathroom. We liked that many supplies were there to get started! Shell Station House is convenient to all a 3 generation family wanted to do: sun, boogie board and walk beach, pick up reserved bikes and ride for miles on flat streets, walk to town for food and shopping, 25 min drive for a day enjoying Charleston, short car trip to walk Morris Island Lighthouse area, 3 mi to larger grocery and on way back pick up fresh seafood at Crosby's Fish & Shrimp for the new grill on back deck with large dining area. In this COVID-19 period, we felt safe. The town's homes are colorful and there's areas full of natural wonder. The people are really nice. Children's park, tennis, basketball, & dog park nearly. Folly Island County Park & James Island County Park are nearby. The owners of Shell House really thought through all the details to make your stay relaxing.
- David

Thank you David! We are delighted that you enjoyed your stay at Shell Station House, happy to hear you made use of the records!! The layout of this home is what makes it so special, it's great for providing families with their own individual spaces! So glad we could help, its sounds like you had a great stay. Come back and stay again soon! Steven

- Manager Response
Great location on a quiet street, easy walk to everything in Folly Beach. Perfect!
5/5 stars
Great location on a quiet street! Everything is in walking distance so park the car all weekend. Communication with the host was quick and easy. A perfect little dog friendly island getaway
- Nick

Thank you Nick! We are so happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay at Shell Station house, it is such a great location for exploring Folly Beach. Glad we could help, come back again soon! Steven

- Manager Response
Great home!
5/5 stars
The Shell Station House is a one-of-a-kind home on Folly Beach. It’s centrally located, decorated beautifully and had everything we needed for a relaxing month long stay at the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic. Four adults and 2 small dogs stayed for a week during which the Island closed to new short term renters. Steven helped us extend our visit for 3 more weeks (with one less adult and dog). He was very helpful and the Shell House at Folly Beach was a wonderful,place to begin “Stay Safe-Stay Home.” We look forward to returning again next year!
- Lucy

Thank you Lucy! We are so glad to hear you enjoyed a relaxing stay at Shell Station House, we are happy to help. See you next time. Steven

- Manager Response
Great Folly Beach house
5/5 stars
We spent the month of February here at the Shell house. It’s a great house with plenty of room. The location is excellent. We could walk the short distance to the beach, shops, and wonderful restaurants. The beds and furniture were comfortable. There’s an orange tree in the front yard, and there’s a large deck area. The enclosed screen porch was lovely. We enjoyed the house!
- Carl R

Thank you Carl! So glad you enjoyed the house! We agree Shell Station House is a perfect location for a trip to Folly Beach! Come back again soon Steven

- Manager Response
Shell Station
5/5 stars
Place was incredibly convenient to everything Folly. We walked everywhere we went. Would rent again!
- Patrick

Thank you Patrick! Glad you enjoyed your stay at Shell Station House, come back again soon! Steven

- Manager Response
Great time in Folly!!
5/5 stars
This was such a unique & charming house we were Thankful to be able to experience . This house has so many extras to make sure our stay was special ! I would highly recommend this house & hope to book again one day !
- Jennifer

Thank you Jennifer! Glad you enjoyed your stay at Shell Station House! Thanks for the recommendation! Come back soon! Steven

- Manager Response
Clean & spacious house with comfortable beds and well stocked kitchen.
5/5 stars
Clean & spacious house with comfortable beds and well stocked kitchen.
- Goran

Thank you Goran! Glad you enjoyed your stay at Shell Station House! Come back again soon! Steven

- Manager Response
What a great place! Probably our best Airbnb to date! Would give it 6 stars if I could. Definitely recommended!
5/5 stars
What a great place! Super close to everything Folly Beach has to offer. Very cool house with every amenity you could think of. Probably our best Airbnb to date! Would give it 6 stars if I could. Definitely recommended!
- Joanne

Thank you for the kind words Joanne. Wow that's brilliant, so happy you enjoyed your stay! Come back again soon!

- Manager Response
Fee Fo Review
5/5 stars
Perfect location, responsive hosts, lovely well-furnished house. This is my 2nd year at the Shell Station, and we will soon be booking next years visit. Walking distance to grocery, small downtown, beach, and pier.
- Holly N

Thank you! We're delighted you had a great stay. See you next year! Steven

- Manager Response
Great house, perfect location. I would absolutely stay here again!
5/5 stars
This house was great!! It was perfect for our girls weekend away. The house was clean and open. We really enjoyed the screened in porch off the living room. Location could not have been better!! Walkable to beach, shops, grocery, anything. We parked our cars when we arrived and never got back in until it was time to come home. I would absolutely stay here again!
- Erin

Thank you Erin! Happy to hear you enjoyed your stay! Shell Station House is a great location on Folly! Come back soon! Steven

- Manager Response
Amazing location, spacious and comfortable house!
5/5 stars
The location of this place was amazing. Just a short walk to the beach and to all of the shopping, restaurants and bars in Folly. The little 24 hour market around the corner was perfect for our large group as anyone could step away and grab something if needed. The house was really comfortable and there is plenty of space for 8 guests. We will definitely consider this property for future beach trips.
- Loren

Thank you Loren! So happy you enjoyed your stay! We love Bert's, so convenient! Come back soon! Steven

- Manager Response
Perfect house in a quiet location, we had a great time!
5/5 stars
The location and house was were perfect. It is close enough for a quick walk to Center street and the beach for action, but far enough that it was very quiet and peaceful while relaxing on the shady deck. We took full advantage of all the amenities offered, played board games on the screen porch with the kids, beach chairs and umbrella, etc. The floor plan is perfect, the 7 of us were able to spend time together in the main areas and still able to have enough privacy to not feel crowded. We had a great time and the home was a big part of that! Would definitely rent it again and recommend it to others! Thank you!
- Aric

Thank you Aric! Glad you enjoyed the quiet location at Shell Station House! Come back again soon! Steven

- Manager Response
Fee Fo Review
5/5 stars
Beautiful House and perfect location. Close enough to Center St and the beach to quickly walk there, but far enough that when you are chilling on the deck it is quiet and peaceful. The house was clean comfortable and fully stocked with everything needed for a great vacation. We took advantage of the screened in deck for evening board games with the kids, and the outdoor deck for daytime shady relaxation after enjoying the full sun at the beach! The floor plan of the home allowed for all 7 of us to be together but still have enough privacy to not feel crowded. Would definitely rent it again and recommend it to friends.
- Aric

Thank you!

- Manager Response
Amazing Vacation!!
5/5 stars
Thank you so much for allowing us to stay in your beautiful home. It is everything we imagined it would be. The home is beautiful decorated and very well maintained. It was clean, and had everything we needed to start our Folly Vacation. My family of 5 was very comfortable in the home. The shell house was the perfect location, it was within walking distance of the strip and the beach We would highly recommend the Shell House to anyone in the future and hopefully be able to return next time we plan a trip to Folly Beach. Thank you, From Wichita Kansas
- Tiffily

Thank you for the kind words Tiffily, we are happy to hear that you and your family had a comfortable stay at Shell Station House! We love the location there too! Hope you come back soon, see you next time!

- Manager Response
Great Rental
5/5 stars
Everything was perfect. Great host that answered all of our questions throughout our rental. The house was in great condition and the location was ideal! I will definitely be staying there again.
- Brian

Thank you Brian! We're glad we could help make it a great stay! See you next time! Steven

- Manager Response
A great house
5/5 stars
A very nice house with a unique design. Great experience. Oven Range doesn't work well but does not detract from the experience.
- Brock

Glad you like the home. We'll check on the range. Steven

- Manager Response
Fee Fo Review
5/5 stars
The house was perfect for a long weekend with family. I loved all the special touches the house had. Thank you for making our trip better!
- Rachel

Thank you. Glad everything was perfect for you! Steven

- Manager Response
Lovely home
5/5 stars
This home is everything and more you could want for a quiet time at the beach! Although there is no view of the ocean, the comforts and beautiful appointments of the house make up for it. It is only a 2 block walk from the beach, but I never left. It was so comfy and has every ammenity you need. Beautifully decorated and comfortable. The only problem I had was the stairs. I am on disability and had to confine myself to one floor and go to the "man cave" which is so wonderful through the bottom floor. But it is accessible. Secluded, quiet and so close to the town of Folly. Would love to stay there again!
- Lisa

Thank you Lisa, we're happy we could help make your first visit to Folly Beach a pleasant one! Steven

- Manager Response
GREAT LOCATION!!!!!!
5/5 stars
GREAT LOCATION!!!!! Loved that we could walk to the beach and the main street. Very close to local spots. The house was nice and relaxing, great girls weekend. The hosts were very responsive and even left a sweet note and treats for us. I would recommend.
- Ashley

Thank you Ashley! We really appreciate the recommendation and we're delighted you had a fun trip! Come back soon! Steven

- Manager Response
Family Gathering
5/5 stars
Had a wonderful time at the Shell Station House! Close to all the restaurants as well as the beach. Had everything we needed for a fun family vacation!
- Landyn Freeman

Thank you Landyn! We're delighted you had a great vacation at the legendary Shell Station House! Steven

- Manager Response
Best weekend ever!!
5/5 stars
We had the best stay here at the Shell Station House. It had everything we needed plus more! The house had a fully stocked kitchen plus plenty of towels and beach chairs. We also had plenty of room for us girls! The table on the porch was perfect and we had breakfast out there every morning! I will definitely recommend this house to anyone I know traveling to the area!
- Beth

Thanks Beth! Breakfast on the porch is hard to beat with that filtered morning sunlight! We appreciate the recommendation! Steven

- Manager Response
1st time to Folly Island & fell in love
5/5 stars
We had a wonderful time at Shell House. The property was perfect, close to the beach ad the town! We felt if we needed anything the hosts would be there. All was perfect and we will return to Folly Beach!
- John

Thanks John! We're happy we could accommodate you and get your family together for your trip! See you again soon! Steven

- Manager Response
Fee Fo Review
5/5 stars
Great place, close to everything and worked out wonderfully for our family.
- John

Thank you. We're happy to hear you had a fun visit! Steven

- Manager Response
Shell station
5/5 stars
Great spot. Not too far away from the beach. Bars around there has great service and was an overall good time. Would definitely come back.
- Matthew

We're glad you had a great visit!

- Manager Response
Great for large families!
5/5 stars
Beautiful, well stocked home, short walk to beach, restaurants and shops, 3 levels so everyone has their own spaces, very responsive hosts and super welcoming. Will definitely look for this spot on my next folly trip!
- Holly

Thanks Holly! We're delighted Shell Station House was a great fit for you and your family! See you next time! Steven

- Manager Response
Fee Fo Review
5/5 stars
Beautiful place, great location, responsive host. Very well stocked kitchen supplies
- Holly

Thank you! Steven

- Manager Response
Perfect Folly Getaway
5/5 stars
Enjoyed this home during a bachelorette weekend. It was in the PERFECT location. Short walk to EVERYTHING! It is very convenient that there is a a local market just down the street with everything you might need. The house also had everything you might need for a good time. The big porch was great to enjoy the beautiful weather while still feeling like you are in a private oasis. Will definitely be back!! Thank you for the great memories!
- Janelle

Thank you Janelle! We love that you love Shell Station House! See you again soon! Steven

- Manager Response
Shell station house
5/5 stars
We was so pleased with this property. So full of charm and the location is awesome. Only a short few blocks from the beach and center street. The owners were awesome and very patient with my numerous questions and concerns and replied promptly. We will be back for sure. Thank you!
- Amy

Thank you Amy! We're glad you found the Shell Statin House a perfect fit! We love answering questions! Ask away! See you next time! Steven

- Manager Response
Fee Fo Review
5/5 stars
Awesome! Property was great as were the owners
- Amy

Thank you! Glad we could help! Steven

- Manager Response
Awesome house
5/5 stars
Awesome house in a perfect location.
- Cory

Awesome!

- Manager Response
Great setup for families!
5/5 stars
We had a wonderful family reunion on Folly! The home was so cute and comfortable. There was room for everyone during the reunion...outdoor and indoor seating along with a screened in area. We never felt crowded and had room for all of our fooď! It was also just a few blocks from a very hip grocery store and Chico Feo where we got tacos and listened to live music. Great setup for families!
- Jill

Thank you Jill! We're delighted that you and your family got to celebrate getting together at the Shell Station House and everything worked out so well for you! Steven

- Manager Response
One of a kind house.
5/5 stars
One of a kind house. Gorgeous area. Outstanding hosts. One of the best Airbnb's Ive been to!
- Marschal

Thank you Marschal. That's a great review! We really appreciate it and are delighted you had a great time at the Shell Station House!

- Manager Response
We Love Folly Beach...
5/5 stars
...AND we love the Shell House! Our week-long stay was even better than we anticipated. Plenty of space for everyone, easy for all to come and go after we coded in a simple pass #, SO close to everything, especially Bert's. (Yay Bert's!) Went to Charleston one or two days, but mostly wanted to stay in our Folly Bubble. Owner checked in with us by phone on our first day to see if we needed anything. We didn't have any issues with the house, clean and lovely, kitchen implements were well stocked, was perfect for our wants and needs, and we will definitely rent again. Also highly recommend renting bikes to bike to the lighthouse (thanks Matt). If you want to be close to all that Folly has to offer, this is the place.
- Cindy

Thank you Cindy for painting this picture in words for future guests! We are so happy that you were comfortable and enjoyed your stay...we look forward to your return soon! -iTrip Vacations Charleston Team

- Manager Response
Shell House - Great Stay!
5/5 stars
Beds were comfortable and kitchen well stocked. I brought my own large roasting pan as we were there for Thanksgiving. The futon not as comfy for sleeping, but my college aged son didn't mind really. He was excited to find a pilsner glass there from a local bar at his university in PA! Spiral stairs are fine for most, but definitely not for elderly or super young IMO. My mother in law tried them to see the other levels, but wasn't super comfortable doing so. Heat didn't work the first night but we found a space heater. The following day we called David, and it was fixed within the hour. Fantastic!
- Deb

Patty! Terrific to hear that you enjoyed your family Thanksgiving stay at The Shell Station House in Folly Beach, SC! It is a special place to create fun memories! So glad to hear that you were comfortable, and we were able to solve the heating issue for you. It was one the first cold weekends in Charleston Area and kicking on the heat for the first time in months can be a challenge. Thank you for your patience with this. We are hoping you can come back soon and enjoy FB soon! -iTrip Vacations Charleston East Team!

- Manager Response
Spacious and Easy Access to Everything!
5/5 stars
My family and I enjoyed our stay at Folly Beach in the Shell House. The open floor plan on the main level was perfect for hanging out with family. The house is located close to everything...a quick walk to the beach, restaurants, and market (Bert's convenience store had just about everything we needed, including an ABC store....wish I had known before driving to supermarket!!!). Great visit and we would definitely want to come again!!!
- Patty

Thank you, Patty for your quick review! Bert's is the BEST and yes, just around the corner. We have it in the guest booklet, along with more interesting tidbits of eclectic FB! So wonderful to catch-up/relax with family! Lucky you!! Hope to have you back really soon! -iTrip Vacations Charleston East Team

- Manager Response
folly beach labor day
5/5 stars
10/10 would stay again, would recommend to anyone looking to stay in Folly Beach. House was clean, and checkin was made easy with the keypad lock. Hosts were extremely accommodating even though we arrive earlier than expected. Stereo with record collection and laundry room were unexpted luxuries for a beach weekend. Great elevated deck and grill were perfect way to end a day at the beach. Thank you for a lovely visit to Charleston!
- Philip

Philip, thank you so much for this review! We are thrilled that you enjoyed the lovely "Shell Station House!" It is so central to all things fun Folly Beach! We look forward to your return to "The Edge of America!" - iTrip Vacations - Charleston East

- Manager Response
Amazing Stay on Folly
5/5 stars
The Shell Station house on Folly Beach was an awesome experience. It was conveniently located within 2 blocks of all the major bars/restaurants on Folly and we had a wonderful experience. It was easy to set up and the pictures perfectly described the house. Thanks for the wonderful trip and hope to see you again sometime!
- Michael

We appreciate that you took the time to review, Michael! We appreciate your stay and are glad to hear that you enjoyed the location/convenience and this lovely home! It is really interesting with all it's history and charm, no? Gotta love the record collection!! -iTrip Vacations Charleston East Team

- Manager Response
The Shell House - A wonderful place to get away to!
5/5 stars
Our family loved staying at the Shell House. Comfortable, roomy, convenient...it was everything we wanted and more. We will definitely be back!
- Jonathan

Terrific Jonathan! Thank you for this wonderful review! We would be delighted to have you back! -iTrip Vacations - Charleston East Team

- Manager Response
Good time for a few days
3/5 stars
We stayed from a Sun-Wed. House was in a great location and the deck was a nice place to relax. The house was very clean and the towels were nice and fluffy. Our only big complaint is that the spiral staircase was very narrow and almost impossible to get luggage up or down. Not kid safe as the gate wouldn't stay closed. Minor issues were that door was always locking behind us and it would have been nice to have a code to keep it open. The king beg was also lacking in support and looked very old as you could see body indentions. We contacted Dave the house manager about lack of a trash can and never heard back from him although 2 showed up on the day we left. More cleaning supplies would be helpful also.
- Gigi

Thank you for your review. Our guests are supplied with instructions once they have opened the lock for the first time that allows them to reprogram a very simple code of their choosing. This is the main entrance to the home, and we have to employ this safety feature. Many people with small children appreciate this feature. I did contact these guests asking them to confirm receipt of the new trash bins, but never heard from them. Homes are at the mercy of the Town of Folly Beach's schedule. Sorry that you found the bed uncomfortable, had we known we could have provided a topper to the mattress for you. As advertised, and per our phone conversation prior to your arrival, we provide a Starter Set of Soaps and Kitchen/Bath paper & Bags (as is also standard in the industry here on Folly Beach). -iTrip Vacations Charleston East Team

- Manager Response
Close to town center and beach
4/5 stars
The house was located about 3 blocks from the beach and about the same from town. Great location to all the night life, my grown sons walked everywhere for entertainment. The house was also a great space, nice porches, bedrooms, and common areas. The house is decorated with style and we loved the turntable and albums! The only issues we had upon check-in were that the floors were not clean and there was limited paper products. The upstairs room was also fairly warm, the air conditioner had problems keeping it cool. Overall this is a great house for a large family.
- Meurt

Thank you very much for this review. We are happy you enjoyed Folly Beach and The Shell Station House. It is multi-layered and multifaceted. If the porch or deck door is left open, then it becomes difficult to maintain the temperature, especially on steamy S. C. days. (Wish we had known about the floors, as we would have sent our cleaning crew there immediately to make the situation better for you.) As advertised, we supply a "starter set" of paper (usually 1 or 2 days worth) an if a guest is staying longer, you may need to bring more. (This is standard practice with Vacation Rentals). But, again, we would have been delighted to run more over for you. Hope you can return soon so that we can earn 5 stars next time! -iTrip Vacations - Charleston East Team

- Manager Response
Shell House, Folly Beach SC
5/5 stars
100% perfect! We had one initial issue with the digital lock, but it was addressed immidiately dealt with by Dave.
- Debra

We appreciate your patience with this lock, we apologize for any inconvenience it caused. Glad to hear that y'all enjoyed Folly Beach and the beautiful Shell Station House. - iTrip Vacations Charleston East Team

- Manager Response
Great Location!! This house had everything we could ask for and MORE!
5/5 stars
Last week, I fell in love with Folly Beach! The people are so nice, friendly, and love to have a good time. The Shell Station house was 2-3 blocks away from everything we needed, we never even started the car up again once we got there. Restaurants, coffee, 24/7 grocery, beach, good times were just steps away from this lovely home. We were traveling with ~8 of our closest friends and this house have plenty of room for us to spread out! We especially love the Foosball table and all the games the house had already there! I can't wait to visit again:)
- Talia

Ha! Talia!! Thanks for the review of The Legendary Shell Station House!! :) So...that Foosball has provided fun for many! So glad you enjoyed the Laid Back feelings of Folly and all the friendliness and location to everything! Hopefully you discovered the AMAZING record collection in the loft, too! Thanks again, iTrip Vacations Charleston Team

- Manager Response
Shell Station Fun
5/5 stars
Great house to experience Folly Beach. Easy walk to Beach and downtown restaurants and stores. Kids enjoyed the spiral bookcase and having their own bedrooms. Shell Station had all the amenities needed for our family of five to enjoy our visit with plenty of space for bigger groups.
- Greg

Greg, thank you for this review! The spiral staircase is historic...came from an old firehouse, and the landing is the actual carriage landing from when the home was built...lots of legend and love has made this home a popular spot for guests year after year! -iTrip Vacations Charleston Team

- Manager Response
Great Thanksgiving on Folly Beach
5/5 stars
Overall excellent stay. House is very comfortable, has immense charm, perfect location for enjoying Folly Beach restaurants, etc., a short stroll to the beach, a block from the justly fabled Bert's Market. Promised amenities were all there and working. Really liked and took advantage of the screened-in porch. And Dave Rockey did a superb job getting heating fixed as soon as I texted him that it wasn't working. Impressed in general w/ management responsiveness. One or two minor quibbles - house could use a more thorough cleaning. Once we got below the surface (e.g., using baking pans) we had to do some pre-use washing, and oven really needs to be cleaned. Rather astonishing, too, to find that there were only 2 wineglasses, and they were plastic. Yet, three corkscrews...
- A FlipKey verified reviewer

Thank you for your stay and your review. We appreciate being notified of where we may have fallen short temporarily, and promise to address those issues immediately.

- Manager Response
Great Location
4/5 stars
You can't beat the location of the Shell House. Very short walk to restaurants and beach.Clean,comfortable beds,fluffy towels lots of room inside and out for large gatherings.Spiral staircase very pretty and functional but not easy for old dogs or old bones (mine) However,the main floor is large and with 2 bedrooms and a bath this was not a big issue for any of us.The lower floor is enormous and would be great for teens or large families.Had a great time.
- Andrea

Thank you, Andrea, for that wonderful review! We are happy you were comfortable and enjoyed this wonderful home and space! - iTrip Charleston East Team

- Manager Response
Mostly Great Long Weekend
4/5 stars
Firstly, the location and size of this house is great. We also loved the off street parking, multilevel living spaces, screened in porch and open back porch. Ring toss!! We could walk to Bert's 24 hour market just a couple blocks away and the beach is a very short walk, too. We also could easily walk to downtown Folly restaurants and in our case, Folly Pallooza. Our only complaints were as follows: The lock is on a timer so you can't get into the house until exactly your check in time and the host was not at all accommodating to checking in even 10 minutes early. There was only one roll of toilet paper and one roll of paper towels in the whole house. There was a minor maintenance issue in the basement and after I reported it, I came downstairs to find the housekeeper had been directed to let herself in to look into it. While the quick response was appreciated, a knock or any sort of notice would have appreciated. Then she left her sunglasses and I was expected to coordinate a time to meet her at the house to turn them over. This was just a really annoying scenario considering how much we had paid for a private rental. There's only one bar of soap per bathroom so bring your own hand soap, shampoo, conditioner and anything else. There's no dish soap, laundry detergent, beach chairs, salt and pepper or any other product which is commonly purchased by renters and left for future renters. I'm guessing the house keepers are hoarding all of these things or even more terrifyingly wasteful - throwing them out. Overall we really enjoyed our stay and the house but those few little conveniences would have gone a long way and will be much appreciated by future guests.
- Claire

Thanks for the review, with all the complaints the 4 stars must represent that the house was terrific. The door lock is on a timer that coordinates with the checkin and checkout times provided to guests. I am happy to accommodate early checkins and late checkouts when possible, but it is a process that could take ten minutes to accomplish in the best of circumstances. The minor maintenance issue was described to us as water on the ground-level laundry room floor. This level also has a large living/sleeping area and one of the 3 bathrooms. (As it turned out, a gallon of water in a locked storage cabinet had been knocked over and was leaking.) Of course we sent someone to investigate immediately, and it happened to be the supervisor of the cleaning crew. She encountered one adult of the guest party on the deck before entering the house, and we never enter a rental without announcing ourselves as we open the door. She did leave an expensive pair of sunglasses in the laundry room, a birthday gift. I contacted the guest and asked her to leave them on a stand just inside the entrance door, the cleaners would retrieve them after the guests' stay was finished. Instead, the guest forwarded me a picture as to where she had left the sunglasses outside on the top of a small shed! I contacted her again to leave them safely inside. This was the only coordination requested. There was indeed a starter set of soaps and paper products, which includes a roll of toilet paper in each bathroom, a bar of soap on the towel sets in every bedroom, a roll of paper towels for the kitchen, and tabs for the dishwasher, all of which is advertised in our listings. Beach chairs are stored in a shed under the house, that information was left out of the Check In Procedures, and has been corrected. Please call with any questions. Salt and pepper will be in the rental if left behind by previous guests, but laundry supplies and kitchen seasonings one should anticipate bringing or purchasing locally.

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Celebrate at Folly Beach!
5/5 stars
The Shell Station House was perfect for our vacation. The house layout was great if you wanted some alone time. We celebrated an Anniversary and a birthday all in one week there.
- Michael

Thank you for your review, Michael! "The Shell Station House" is perfect for celebrating family, fun, and life!! Come back to Folly Beach really soon!! -iTrip Charleston Team

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Great house- needs amenities
4/5 stars
This house is great- very comfortable, affordable, amazing location. That said, there are some things to note- one of the showers is very short so you really have to sit down in it to shower- it's maybe meant to just be a bath. Also, there was no toilet paper, no dishwashing detergent, no trash bags, and no paper towels. So if you plan on staying here, it's probably a good idea to pack that stuff in- it's not cheap to buy it on Folly! The location is great though- close to the main street and the beach, and they had beach toys! Boogie boards and chairs and a little dolly to carry stuff to the beach- that stuff was much appreciated. The spiral staircase can be pretty lethal though.
- Kaitlyn

I am so sorry the stater set of supplies was not present upon your arrival. With our listing stating that a starter set of soap and paper products is included in the cleaning fee, we would have remedied the situation immediately. The spiral staircase is quite tight, but very safe with its hand rail.

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GREAT!!
5/5 stars
Love Love Love the house, everyone was great to deal with. We will rent again..
- Dawn

Wonderful! We are so happy that y'all enjoyed your experience! Thank you for this kind review! -iTrip Vacations Charleston Team

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Girls' Beach Trip
5/5 stars
My friends and I absolutely loved our stay at the Shell Station House! Everything was so nice, there were lots of options for activities, and accommodations were met for all of us! We also loved that we were able to do a quick walk to the beach and downtown as well as have a cheap Uber to downtown Charleston. We highly recommend staying at the Shell Station House!
- Carlon

That is Terrific!! We are thrilled that you were comfortable and found all the accommodations were just as y'all expected! Uber is a quick and easy way to travel to Downtown Charleston (avoiding the parking garage fees...smart!) Your information is so important and helpful to future visitors. Thank you for this informative review! - iTrip Vacations - Charleston Team

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shell house was great!
5/5 stars
house was great, we loved it!!
- Christine

Thank you for your review! Y'all come back to see us really soon! - iTrip Vacations-Charleston Team!

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Great House!
5/5 stars
My friends and I rented the Shell Station House on Folly Beach for a long weekend and, to say the least, we were very pleased with the stay. The Shell Station House has a fantastic location at Folly Beach; where it is walking distance to both the beach and the downtown area. During the day we had a great time at the beach and, for the evening, we were able to walk to the different bars that Folly Beach had to offer.
- Mark

The Legendary Shell Station House is so convenient to EVERYTHING FOLLY! We are happy you were comfortable and enjoyed it all! Thank you for the review as it helps future guests know that we are so close to everything.

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Awesome Property
5/5 stars
The beach house was fantastic. It was much bigger and roomier than we expected. The house was charming and had alot of unexpected treasures, like the beautiful spiral staircase, the screened in patio and the upstairs deck. Having additional wall unit air conditioners in the bedrooms (in an addition to central air) was an added plus. The walking distance to the beach and to the local restaurants (which were amazing) made for a perfect vacation destination. The management agent - Elizabeth Donn - was very professional, super helpful and a total delight. The only downside was one of the bedrooms did not have a TV, but there was so much to do there was no time for TV watching and the wifi connection was great. Love this property and Folly Beach and would return in a heartbeat!!
- Joann

Thank you so much for your LOVELY review...we are glad that you had so much fun and enjoyed the charm of the LEGENDARY Shell Station House and FB! Come on back next year! We appreciate your kind words and helpful descriptions to help our future guests.

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Shell Station House was legendary!
5/5 stars
This house was great! Dave Rockey was very accommodating! We had a little trouble with the lock on the door and he immediately came to fix it for us! The house itself was beautiful and comfortably fit 10 people! It is right down the street from the shops and restaurants and a 6 minute walk from the beach! There is no need to even get in your car, unless you want to go to Charleston which is a 10 minute drive! This vacation was ideal and the house was so perfect!
- Molly

Thank you for your kind review, but just so future guests understand, the MAXIMUM guest capacity is 8 Guests. We can provide Air Mattress(es)+bedding for a fee, but any guest count over 8 needs to be pre-approved.

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Great getaway!
5/5 stars
We had such a wonderful time at this house last weekend and everyone at itrip made the visits easy and accommodating. The house is cozy without being cramped, has character but is clean and sharp, and the location is so convenient. We will be back, no doubt about it.
- LC

Thank you for this review. This Folly Beach charmer is convenient and comfortable. We are happy to have you again, soon!

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The Perfect Getaway in a Beautifully Unique Home
5/5 stars
I booked this reservation for a group of 8 to celebrate a friend's upcoming wedding. We had very high expectations based on the reviews and I can absolutely say that our expectations were far exceeded. The house was simply amazing. The enormous open layout of the dining room, living area and kitchen brought everyone together. We loved the accessibility of everything in the kitchen. There were more than enough dishes, utensils, cooking tools, etc. to allow us to cook many great meals for a large group. The spiral staircase bridging the lower level all the way through the center of the house to the upper (3rd) level gave the house such charm and community. The third floor provided for a quaint and private bedroom with a dedicated bathroom, and a balcony with awesome speakers connected to a record player that worked! Many great records were available (some favorites of ours included Simon and Garfunkel, The Doors and Sinatra!). The 2 bedrooms on the main (middle) floor were also very spacious and gave the couples in our group plenty of room for privacy. It's hard to choose where we enjoyed spending time most but the bottom level may have been the crowd favorite. Also a very open layout, we enjoyed playing board games (part of the house!), fooseball and hanging on the very comfortable couches/futons, late into the night. The downstairs bathroom was an added bonus and had one of the best showers I've ever taken. We also enjoyed the large deck at the back of the house -- we ate breakfast out there most mornings, except when the bugs were out, in which case the screened in porch at the front of the house was perfect! The location of the house couldn't have been better either. 4th row from the waterfront put us so close to the ocean it was wonderful taking morning and evening strolls to the shore. And for such a wonderful house, it's crazy how affordable it was! The house is also just a block or two from a great mini-grocery store which had most of everything we needed -- every day staples, plus prepared food and beer of course-AND they're open 24/7! And for all our other grocery needs-there's a Harris Teeter not 10 minutes away that has everything. There are a few really cool beachy bars on the way to the water and some amazing seafood restaurants all within walking distance. It was seriously hard for us to leave -- we all agreed we wished we could have stayed at least the rest of the week. Folly Beach is such a perfect juxtaposition of a pretty isolated island feel -- as if you're a thousand miles from your stresses and the hustle and bustle of the everyday grind, combined with amazing accessibility to bars, restaurants and shops -- perfectly suited to the Shell Station House. I truly look forward to returning. And I have to add that the trip was made that much better by Elizabeth Donn, who made the reservation for me through iTrip. She was so helpful and easy to work with. She always answered the phone every time I called and could not be more pleasant and genuine. And after returning home, when I realized that we had left some of our belongings at the house, she immediately made the effort to find our things, and ship them back up to New York for me. I couldn't be more thankful to her -- she made the trip completely relaxing and gave me a feel that, everything is taken care of -- exactly what I needed. Thank you Elizabeth.
- Steve

Thank you so much for your detailed review and words! We are thrilled that you were comfortable and that everything worked out as planned! We are even more happy that "Jack" (our new favorite visitor) was found & made "his" way back safely! His "overstay" initiated laughter and love in the midst of our crazy, busy lives..."only on FB!!" lol! Thanks for the laughs! -iTrip Vacations - Charleston/Folly Beach/IOP Team

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