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4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, Internet, bed sheets
TV
Property grounds
4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, Internet, bed sheets

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Entire condo

4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 8169 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer

Explore the area

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Folly Beach, SC
  • Folly Island Beaches
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Folly Beach Fishing Pier
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Folly Beach County Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Charleston, SC (CHS-Charleston Intl.)
    ‪37 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

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

Stay @ The Good Life on Folly Beach

The Good Life
Location: Folly Beach, South Carolina, USA

Important update regarding the ongoing work at Charleston Oceanfront Villas. While the original project completion date was scheduled for April 2025, recent updates from the HOA and project managers indicate some delays that may extend the timeline.
As of February 2025, the following key updates apply:
Ongoing Construction: Work is continuing on various parts of the property, which may cause noise, temporary disruptions, or restricted access to certain areas.
Updated Completion Date: While the HOA and contractors are working diligently to complete the project as quickly as possible, they now anticipate that the construction may extend beyond early June 2025. We will provide further updates as the project progresses.
Safety and Accessibility: The HOA asks all rental guests to take care around construction zones. Signs and barriers will be in place to ensure safety, but please remain cautious when navigating these areas.
Pool Schedule: The west-end pool is scheduled to open on April 1, 2025, and the east-end pool is scheduled to open in July 2025.
Parking: Due to ongoing construction, parking is expected to be extremely limited. The HOA will be distributing a maximum of two parking passes per villa.
We greatly appreciate your patience and understanding as the HOA works to enhance the property. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to reach out to our team.

Overview:
Welcome to The Good Life, a luxurious penthouse 4-bedroom, 4-bathroom oceanfront condo located in the exclusive Charleston Oceanfront Villas complex. This spacious condo offers breathtaking views of Folly Beach and the iconic Folly Beach Pier. With an open floor plan, the living, dining, and kitchen areas are designed to maximize ocean and pier views. The private balcony, which runs the full width of the condo, can be accessed from the living room and two master bedrooms. Whether you're here for a family vacation, a girls' getaway, or a group retreat, The Good Life promises an unforgettable beach experience.

Features:
Living Area:
The living room is comfortably furnished with beautiful, modern decor and includes a flat-screen TV. Large windows and sliding glass doors lead to the expansive oceanfront balcony, perfect for taking in the views. The open layout allows for easy flow between the kitchen, dining, and living areas, making it ideal for socializing and relaxing.

Kitchen:
The fully equipped kitchen features granite countertops, custom cabinetry, and modern appliances, including a refrigerator, oven, microwave, and dishwasher. The kitchen opens to the dining area, where a formal dining table seats six, with additional seating available at the breakfast bar.

Bedrooms:

Master Bedroom #1: King bed with ocean views, direct access to the balcony, an en-suite bathroom with dual sinks, and a walk-in shower.
Master Bedroom #2: King bed with private balcony access, ocean views, an en-suite bathroom with dual sinks, and a walk-in shower.
Bedroom #3: Queen bed with a private en-suite bathroom.
Bedroom #4: Queen bed, shares a bathroom with the main living area.

Bathrooms:
All four bathrooms are fully equipped with modern fixtures, tiled showers, and fresh towels, providing ultimate comfort for all guests.

Amenities You’ll Love:

Oceanfront Views: Stunning views of Folly Beach and the pier from the private balcony, living room, and master bedrooms.
Two Oceanfront Pools: Guests can enjoy two oceanfront pools (open seasonally from April 1 to October 31, weather permitting).
Private Covered Parking: Two complimentary parking spaces are included, with additional parking available upon request.
Convenient Elevators: Two elevators on-site provide easy access to the penthouse and complex amenities.

Exclusive Beach Gear Credit:
Book a stay of 4–14 nights and receive a $250 credit towards beach gear rentals, courtesy of our partnership with VayK Gear! Please note: The HOA does not allow bikes, surfboards, kayaks, or paddleboards from VayK Gear on the property.

Parking and Vehicle Guidelines:
Each villa includes two parking spaces. Golf carts, low-speed vehicles (LSVs), trailers, and similar vehicles are not permitted on the property. Additional parking requests can be made through building management based on availability.

Proximity to Local Attractions:
The Good Life is located steps from the vibrant shops, restaurants, and nightlife of Center Street. Other nearby attractions include:

Folly Beach Pier - 0.1 miles
Folly Beach County Park - 2 miles
Downtown Charleston - 12 miles
Morris Island Lighthouse - 6 miles

House Rules:
Check-in time: 4:00 PM
Check-out time: 10:00 AM
Maximum occupancy: 8 guests
Quiet hours: 10:00 PM to 8:00 AM — No loud music or parties are allowed.
This property is licensed with the City of Folly Beach: LIC005197

Book Your Stay:
We would love to host you at The Good Life! For more information or to book your stay, please contact us at Charleston Coast Vacations by dunes properties. Enjoy oceanfront luxury and stunning views at this beautifully designed penthouse condo!
During your stay at this condo building, you're just a quick walk from Folly Island Beaches. The condo offers a kitchen and 4 bathrooms.
  • Air-conditioned condo with kitchen, washing machine and 4 bathrooms
  • Amenities include a lift
  • Steps from Center Street and 3 minutes on foot from Folly Island Beaches
Stay @ The Good Life on Folly Beach offers its guests a lift. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Folly Beach condo is smoke free.

Property manager

Charleston Coast Vacations by dunes properties

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool

Internet

  • Available in the condo: Internet access

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 4 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • TV

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Lift
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 1,816 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 25

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

Property is also known as

Condo
Chas. Oceanfront Villas 403 The Good Life Oceanfront Folly
Chas. Oceanfront Villas 403 The Good Life * Oceanfront Folly*
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Stay @ The Good Life on Folly Beach Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 31 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 31 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 31 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 31 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 31 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tabatha C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic Beach Getaway
This condo was excellent. It had TWO master suites, which was great cause us and my parents could both stay in a suite facing the ocean. It also had plenty of space for our children. Since there are 4 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms everyone had their own bathroom. Short walk to restaurants and shops and a great place to stay for the annual Flip Flop Drop!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dora g.

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean stay
Very welcoming and clean
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jay P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family weekend getaway
Absolutely beautiful condominium with space enough for 8 of us to have our own space and not be on top of one another. Management company was excellent at handling small issues and their response was rapid. The location is close enough to walk to restaurants and attractions in the area and the view was absolutely breathtaking. Would definitely use the accommodation again!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Rachel H., Charlotte, NC

Great location. Great property. Unit, just okay.
Unit was okay. Was it FINE? Yes. Was it great? No. It needs an overall deep clean and an overhaul. New fixtures, new paint, updated switches and plugs, etc. Old furniture and decor. Furniture doesn’t make sense. Stools don’t fit bar height. Old kitchen cabinets and kitchen supplies. Needs professional window treatments for sun blocking. We booked last minute and it was fine. We definitely will do Folly again, but will rent a different unit. NOTE: this has nothing to do with management, and purely the unit itself.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kim T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Friends Getaway
The location was perfect and the ease of check in was very desirable. It would have been nice to have more supplies in the VRBO because we had to go and purchase paper products, toilet paper, soap, etc. which is not something you want to do when you arrive for vacation and would have been challenging if we did not rent a car. Our condo had 4beds and 4 baths which was perfectly for our group of 4 couples. The bars and restaurants were within walking distance. Rita's was our very favorite!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

John M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Dated kitchen .
Building and walkway under renovation.Would like to have known that before booking.Interior pictures from multiple condo.No jacuzzi tub in master bath.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shelly W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fall break
We always love Folly Beach!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Courtney E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Charleston Villas
Always a great place to stay! Dunes Properties is super pleasant to work with & got back with us quickly when more keys fobs were needed for our big group. Good food places within walking distance!
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Deneen L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fun at Folly
The location is excellent and the views are amazing! Had a little trouble with initial parking code before we got the fobs. Only downside is the lack of coverage on the large balcony and no umbrellas or shade at the pool.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Karen M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Mostly Good
The convenient location and great beach access were great, as was the pool and comfortable living area. However, the beds tended to be hard, giving back pain to several in our party. The lighting in the bedrooms was very poor, except for the patio doors which let in too much light in the morning because of the poor drapes..
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

Joycee O.

Good, bad and the ugly
Good: Beach access, layout of condo, furniture and mattresses comfortable and ac works great. Bad: Small one person kitchen, no top sheets on some beds, pillows flat, pools closed multiple days, no umbrella's at pool, knives in kitchen are real dull, no large serving spoons, not any large bowls and no refrigerator storage containers. Ugly: Clothes dryer is fire hazard and doesn't dry clothes, refrig leaks/ freezer door doesn't close properly and doesn't cool properly on lower shelves. Everyone checks in at the same time with one elevator on each side of complex which took forever to get up to the 4th floor condo.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carol d.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect place for a family vacation
Our family of 6 had plenty of room in this property. It's a perfect location to enjoy Folly Beach and Charleston.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Britton F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Ocean Getaway
This property is in a great location. Walking distance to all the restaurants and on the beach. Check in and out were very easy. Besides aluminum foil and plastic bags, the unit has everything you would need. Plenty of linens and towels and enough in the kitchen to cook. The washer was leaking when we got there and the dishwasher doesn't work great. The internet also doesn't work. We did the troubleshooting and it didn't help. The password is correct but the internet just doesn't connect correctly. Without internet there is no TV. We ended up having to use our hotspot on our phone to watch the TV. I texted the management company about all of this and they did not respond. We used an umbrella/chair company to rent stuff for the beach and they were great. The unit was set up nicely with 4 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms with comfortable furniture. The pictures make it look bigger, brighter, and newer than it is, but for a folly stay on the beach within walking distance to everything it's great. It was nice that it was available for a 2 night stay as well since most rentals are not. Great place for a quick stay with 4 women all wanting their own bathrooms. I'd stay there again, just would have a little lower expectations. I'm not sure it was worth $1000 a night but still a great place.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Craig S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location
You just can’t beat the location of these condos. Oceanfront with gorgeous views of the sunrise each morning. We were also just half a block away from Center Street where all the restaurants and shopping is. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brenda T., Limestone TN

Liked: Cleanliness
It was very pleasant and clean.
Very easy to check in and out. Very clean and convenient to a lot of shops and restaurants with in walking distant
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2021

6/10 Okay

Judy C.

Folly beach
Ceiling fans didn’t work, dirty dishes, parts of blinds missing in master, ac vents awful and most of the lamps did not work. Just wasn’t impressed.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Lise G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great vacation spot
The rental process was smooth and the location of our condo couldn’t have been more perfect. Unfortunately, our condo was shabby especially considering the price we paid. The blinds on all the oceanfront rooms were broken or missing. It needed some upkeep and a deep cleaning.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jami R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing Location
The location of the property you can't beat!! The views of the ocean from the balcony is amazing!! Loved being on the 4th (and top) floor of the condo building. Very close proximity to the pool. Walking distance to the local shops and restaurants. Very relaxing and amazing 2021 family vacation!! Loved that each room had its own bathroom for privacy. Hand sanitizer dispensers between each room and were always full. We absolutely loved the condo and the property!! Would highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Allison S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Week
We had a great week, condo was clean.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

6/10 Okay

Dawn C.

Liked: Cleanliness
The beach isn't the only thing hot here.
When I first get to my condo I want to unpack. Only there were no hangers in any of the four bedrooms. The master bedroom was a minimum of 85 degrees. I turned on the box fan they had in the room and it made the 1980's plastic blinds all clank and clap. No one was able to sleep in that bedroom. I paid for a 4 bedroom condo and got a three. It takes 3 hours to wash a load of laundry. That doesn't count drying it. The bathrooms were beautiful and of course the beach and ocean are wonderful, as are the restaurants. I will stay at these condos again, just not 403. I feel like the owners should stay a week and see how the place funtions. And having a 7 digit code to remember for the door was a hassle. I finally had it memorized by day five.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Sonya B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Folly beach villa review
Had to wait on cleaning crew until 4:30 to check in the room. The room was clean and spacious. Loved the walk-in shower in the master bath. Loved the view from the balcony. Clean beaches and friendly people. Had to wait until Thursday on maintenance to fix sliding glass door in living room. Loved the Folly Beach area and will visit again. Enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Vicki H.

Family Vacation
The sliding door to the patio from the living room was extremely hard to open and close. We were afraid it was going to come off the track. The washer does not work well. We wish there had been more kitchen items, but we were good with what we had. Loved the location to the beach and pool.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Charleston Coast Condo 403
This was our first visit to Folly Beach. The condo was ok. It was advertised as being close to an active pier. The pier had been damaged by a hurricane and shut down nearly 2 years ago. The description needs to remove the pier amenities because they are currently false. My boys were very unhappy that they couldn’t go fish from the pier. The vertical blinds in the main master BR are in need of repair/ replacement. Several of the slats are missing and the ones that were there would not close. They left a several foot wide gap. Fortunately the outside temp was not extremely hot. If it had been, that room would have been down right hot. As it was, it got very warm. But then I guess that is why there were floor fans located in all the other bedrooms. The TV in the second master bedroom did not work properly. It just kept scrolling thru channels and would not stop. The tv in the main master BR could only be used for streaming channels. Fortunately previous guests forgot to log out and I was able to watch Netflix. Had that not been the case that tv would have been totally useless to this person who likes to go to sleep watching tv. Before renting this unit again I would have to be shown that these issues were corrected.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Danielle K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location and condo!
The condo was just as described in the posting! Great amount of space for 7 adults. The balcony oversees the beach and pool, which was nice to relax on. We were so close (1 block) from all restaurants, bars and shops - such a cute little town. The food was amazing everywhere we went! Pool was freezing but not the condos fault. We also received a credit towards beach gear - perfect to not have to bring that stuff all the way from Philly. We would definitely recommend this condo other others and might come back to stay again ourselves.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2021

8/10 Good

Barbara P.

The good life
Facility upgraded in most rooms but couldn’t find an iron, although 2 ironing boards were available. Internet problems for 3 days which hampered school and work schedules. This should be a high priority in these times. No tv because of cable by Xfinity. Need complete rewiring of complex.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021