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Oceanfront Luxury at Blue Bayou 5BR, 4BA | Sweeping Views | Private Beach Access

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior
Outdoor dining
TV, DVD player
On the beach

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 12278 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

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Folly Beach, SC
  • Folly Island Beaches
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Folly Beach Fishing Pier
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Center Street
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Charleston, SC (CHS-Charleston Intl.)
    ‪35 min drive‬

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About the area

Folly Beach

With a stay at this vacation home in Folly Beach, you'll be on the beach, just a 1-minute walk from Folly Island Beaches and 7 minutes by foot from Folly Beach Fishing Pier. .This beach vacation home is 12.2 mi (19.6 km) from Port of Charleston and 11.4 mi (18.3 km) from College of Charleston.

What's nearby

  • Folly Island Beaches - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Folly Beach Fishing Pier - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Folly River Park - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Center Street - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Folly Beach County Park - 5 min drive - 3.6 km

Getting around

  • Charleston Station - 28 min drive
  • Charleston Intl. Airport (CHS) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tides Folly Beach - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Rita's Seaside Grille - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Folly Beach Crab Shack - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Pier 101 Restaurant & Bar - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Lowlife - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

Oceanfront Luxury at Blue Bayou 5BR, 4BA | Sweeping Views | Private Beach Access

Blue Bayou

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Welcome to the Blue Bayou, your premier oceanfront escape in the heart of Folly Beach. With five spacious bedrooms, four full bathrooms, and panoramic beach views from nearly every room, this elevated home is ideal for large families or multiple families traveling together. Just steps from the sand via your private boardwalk and a short walk to the lively downtown strip, it’s the ultimate blend of privacy, space, and local charm.

Why Guests Keep Coming Back – 5-Star Rated Stay:
Guests consistently rave about the breathtaking ocean views, thoughtful layout, and immaculate upkeep. Whether it's sipping coffee at sunrise on the brand-new deck or falling asleep to the sound of the waves, the experience is described as “relaxing,” “well-appointed,” and “perfect for a family beach vacation.”

What’s nearby:
This oceanfront home sits right on the ocean beach, with all sorts of island activities - from fishing and surfing to biking and kayaking - within minutes. Center Street, along with the Folly Beach Pier and an assortment of shops, restaurants, and bars, is three blocks west. Downtown Charleston is 12 miles north, where you can explore fascinating Civil War history and dine at some of the most celebrated restaurants in America.

Property Features & Highlights:

Oceanfront location with sweeping views and private beach access

5 bedrooms / 4 full bathrooms – comfortably sleeps up to 13 guests

Newly constructed oceanfront deck with high-end Trex furniture

Screened-in porch perfect for shaded reading, games, or cocktails

Outdoor shower for convenient beach clean-up

Fast WiFi, smart TVs, and full kitchen with modern appliances


This property is professionally managed by Vacasa South Carolina, LLC.

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 2 vehicles.



Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit.
More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page.

Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 25 years of age to book. Guests under 25 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
This smoke-free vacation home features ecotours nearby, surfing/body boarding nearby, and kayaking nearby. Recreational activities include sailing nearby, parasailing nearby, and windsurfing nearby.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • Available in the house: Internet access

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 4 bathrooms
  • Free toiletries
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 2,997 square feet

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
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Oceanfront Luxury at Blue Bayou 5BR, 4BA | Sweeping Views | Private Beach Access Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 79 out of 100 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 100 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 100 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 100 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 100 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay and location is perfect!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa F., Overland Park, Kansas

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful property!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Richard F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Positive experience

Positive experience overall. Property in need of updating.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Aaron S.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Sweet Sping Break getaway!

The property was phenomenal. You cannot beat the beach access straight from the house. Plenty of room for the kids to play and run around. The crib was a nice bonus so we didn’t have to get out our pack and play. Kitchen was large and well stocked. Plenty of indoor and outdoor seating for the whole group. We had the best time!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

HC M.

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect

Everything was perfect! The porch/deck is amazing with views and if you have dogs or children there are gates on both entries which made our trip more relaxing less stressful. The home has plenty of room the beach is beautiful and so close to home. The town, restaurants and pier is 10/15 mins walking distance, you can even walk on beach to the town. The staff communication was more than you could ask! Quick response through text and checking to make sure all is good.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Beach Home

Our stay was at the house was wonderful and beach front access was amazing! The house was clean, beds were soo comfortable and the house was so cozy. We loved sitting on the deck at night and walking to the beach or to restaurants during the day. We will be back next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

dan m.

Liked: Cleanliness

Blue Bayou

Great property for a large group. Beautiful oceanfront setting. Short walk to town. Place was well stocked and clean. Hope to be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joel J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Blue Bayou

Second year staying at the Blue Bayou. Great house for our family and great location.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Davis M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Blue Bayou

Loved the location and the quality of the house. Would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

John L.

Great location

Amazing location for a beach getaway, minor cleanliness missteps but overall a relaxing and enjoyable experience
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sheila W., Kennesaw Ga

Liked: Cleanliness

Concern

Soon after we arrived we had an issue with a door. They were there in a timely manner and fixed it. Our granddaughter wants us to go back this summer.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cindy M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Stay at Blue Bayou

Great location! Short walk to downtown. Very comfortable bedding and pillows. Several gathering spaces for meals, games and conversations. The house has a low-key vibe like Folly Beach. Would suggest TVs in the upstairs bedrooms. Definitely plan to return to Folly Beach!
Stayed 10 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lee H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place for large families

We rented this house for extended family for our daughter's wedding locally. The home was spacious for 12 adults. The bedrooms are good size (except for one room with a single) and the bathrooms were large as well. There was plenty of closet space and drawers in the bedrooms and the bathrooms had lots of hooks and drawer space for toiletries. You can't beat the location right on the water and the walk to town took less than 10 minutes. The kitchen was well equipped, but somewhat disorganized as people put things away randomly. Our only issues were minor - the propane tank on gas grill was low and needed to be refilled which was taken care of the same day and we also had the unfortunate luck to have two different smoke alarms start beeping in the middle of the night due to low batteries. Since we didn't have any batteries, we had to take them down. We had a wedding to attend the next day! Also, some of the TV remotes and a ceiling fan remote didn't work due to dead batteries. My suggestion is to either leave a supply of replacement batteries for these type of things or replace them on a consistent basis since you never know when they will stop working. We loved sitting on the deck having early morning coffee or drinks before dinner. There was also plenty of off street parking for the 3 or 4 cars that we had. All in all, it was a great place to stay for a week since everyone was comfortable and we never felt like we were on top of each other.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Martha M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Big Chill weekend

9 college friends, some of whom hadn't seen each other in 30 years, got together to spend time together. We ate a lot and laughed even more. All in all, we were very pleased with the accommodations. There was plenty of space, the location was perfect, and who could ask for a better view? There were a few logistics that could have been better; some of the expected and advertised amenities were not exactly up to par. Check out instructions were contradictory between what was posted in the house and what was sent via text. I had some early communication issues with the property management but the local managers were communicated timely. The outside garbage cans were fairly full when we arrived. By the time we took garbage out on Sunday night it was nearly overflowing.There were only 2 additional garbage bags in the house. We had to purchase a couple of items for the house that should have been available - namely forks (there were not enough for the number of guests in our group (9) and clearly not the number advertised. Also, we had to purchase propane to use the grill which clearly had not been touched or tested in quite some time. Two of the guys got quite a bit of grease and old propane on their clothes wrestling it out of the grill. A couple of extra dish towels would have been helpful. Other than that, dishware, cups and cookware were plentiful. Lots of books to read. There were a few games. Having access to the third garage bay would have been nice.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jean-Pierre and Sara W., Sandy Springs, GA

Liked: Cleanliness

2nd Stay

Amazing!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Jackie D., Rock Hill, South Carolina

Folly vacation

The family enjoyed the beach and Folly Park n general. We had a few issues with the facility. Mainly the washer and dryer wasn’t working properly. The smoke alarm needed new battery. Plus we had to use dirty towels all week because we couldn’t wash them.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Vacation 2023

We stayed here for our family vacation, the property was perfect for a beach vacation and close enough to walk to all downtown Folly Beach activitites. Could have used a few more towels (no extras) and kitchen dish towels. Highly recommend this house for large gatherings.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joan H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great beach week!!

It was a great, but quick, week at the beach. Good family house with lots of gathering spaces and spaces to get away. Enjoyed our days on the beach and evenings on the porch watching the moon and stars.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patricia G., Elberton,Ga.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family celebration

We love Blue Bayou! Great layout for our family. Kitchen and dining area was great for our meals and cooking. The porches and deck was great. Very close to beach and loved the outdoor shower. We will go back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

sasha g.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful view’s & plenty of space

Certainly a place to gather friends and family and enjoy the beautiful beach right at your fingertips. Super short walk to downtown area with shops and restaurants. I’ll absolutely return.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen M., MN

Liked: Cleanliness

Great time. Lovely house.

There were 13 women 60+ and we had a wonderful time! It was a very nice house; clean and spacious with beautiful views, wonderful deck right on the beach and within walking distance to great restaurants and a small grocery store. We Ubered into Charleston for a day for a carriage ride that held all of us! Loved it! We would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joel J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Folly Island

Perfect house for a family gathering.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laurie C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Loved accommodation!

Family had a great time - and will rent again! Just add directions for dish washer. My nephew build a step to the ocean hope you keep this as it was good for older family members to get to ocean.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022