House - Rating 4.9 (75)

The Swell Life


Bedroom 4 bedrooms
Bathroom 4 baths
Half-bath 1 half-bath
Guests 10 guests
Pets Not Allowed Pets Not Allowed

  • Address: 303 E. Arctic
  • City: Folly Beach
  • Location: Folly Beach
  • Island Section: East Arctic
  • Type: House

Location Location

Description Description
$250 Beach gear credit included with all new reservations! *Applies to 3-21 night stays only

Beachfront 4 bedroom, 4 1/2 bath custom home. The Swell Life features sweeping ocean views from every room. This nearly 3,000 square foot home is designed as the perfect family getaway. The first floor contains the primary suite with king size bed, a family bunkroom for six with two full and two twin trundle beds, a seating area and an oceanfront screened-in porch leading to a beach walkover. The second floor is built for entertaining and includes an open floor plan that combines kitchen, dining, and living room. The gourmet kitchen includes a large Thermodor gas range, stainless steel refrigerator, separate dedicated icemaker, large quartz island with bar stools, and custom cabinets. The dining room features a large table with both, bench seating and chairs. The living room is perched in the center of the action and includes the latest in audio-visual entertainment in addition to gorgeous views of the beach. Third bedroom is located off 2nd floor living area with queen bed. 

The top floor has one king bedroom, as well as a bonus room with one queen bed. The roof top deck features a covered deck area along with a sun deck to catch some rays. In addition, the third floor features a wet bar with beverage station. This gem was built in 2017 and designed by Folly architect Alan Kinter, who features top quality finishes throughout.

The house features a central stereo, alarm, 3-4 car parking, and an elevator that stops at all three floors. Elevator is an amenity for guest convenience only, NOT ADA compliant. It is the perfect location, a block from Bert's Market and three short blocks from Center Street, where all restaurants, shops, and entertainment are located. Historic downtown Charleston is only about a 25 minute drive away.   

Home is strictly non-smoking and not pet friendly. Must be 25 years of age to rent. No parties/events allowed that exceed the maximum occupancy of the home. Property is managed through Carolina One Vacation Rentals by our local teams and 24/7 emergency maintenance. Please contact us if you have any questions about the property or our policies, or if you would like assistance booking.

We look forward to hosting you on Folly Beach soon!
FB Business License #LIC003570
Registration #: STR25-A0760

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Bedding Bedding
Room Beds Baths TVs Comments
Guest Bedroom 2 2 twin beds & 2 trundles (4) Smart TV, Ocean View 1st Floor
Guest Bedroom 3 Queen Smart TV, Ocean View 2nd Floor
Guest Bedroom 4 King TV, Ocean View 3rd Floor
Master Bedroom 1 King Toilet, Combo Tub Shower Smart TV, Ocean View 1st Floor

Amenities 117 Amenities
  • Pets Not Allowed
  • Smoking Not Allowed
Entertainment and Recreation
  • Antiquing
  • Books
  • Cable/satellite TV
  • Cycling
  • Deepsea Fishing
  • DVD
  • Eco Tourism
  • Games
  • Golf
  • Kayak
  • Museums
  • Pier Fishing
  • Playground
  • Sailing
  • Satellite or Cable
  • Surfing
  • Swimming
  • Television
  • Tennis
  • TV
  • Water Sports
Home Comforts and Essentials
  • Air Conditioning
  • Balcony/Terrace
  • Bathtub
  • Ceiling fans
  • Central heating
  • Cleaning Disinfection
  • Clothing storage
  • Dryer
  • Essentials
  • Extra Pillows And Blankets
  • Hair Dryer
  • Hangers
  • Heating
  • Hot Water
  • Internet
  • Iron
  • Iron Board
  • Linens
  • Living Room
  • Luxury
  • Private Living Room
  • Towels
  • Washer
  • Wifi
Kitchen and Dining
  • Baking sheet
  • Barbeque utensils
  • BBQ
  • Blender
  • Coffee Maker
  • Cooking Basics
  • Dining Area
  • Dining table
  • Dishes Utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Freezer
  • Fridge
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Mini fridge
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stove
  • Toaster
  • Wine glasses
location and Nearby Activities
  • ATM Bank
  • Beach
  • Bird Watching
  • Boat
  • Fishing
  • Fishing Surf
  • Groceries
  • Health Beauty Spa
  • Hospital
  • Laundromat
  • Marina
  • Romantic
  • Shopping
  • Tennis courts nearby
  • Watersports nearby
  • Wildlife Viewing
  • Wind Surfing
Outdoor Space and Features
  • Balcony
  • Outdoor Shower
  • Screen Porch
  • Sun roof/roof terrace
  • Veranda
Outdoor Spaces and Features
  • Deck Patio Uncovered
  • Decked area
  • Grill
  • Outdoor Lighting
  • Outdoor seating
  • Patio
  • Patio Or Balcony
Safety and Access
  • All towels and bedding washed in hot water that's at least 60ºC
  • Deadbolt Lock
  • Elevator
  • Elevator in the building
  • Emergency Fire Contact
  • Emergency Medical Contact
  • Emergency Police Contact
  • Enhanced Cleaning Practices
  • Fire Extinguisher
  • First Aid Kit
  • Free Parking
  • High-touch surfaces cleaned with disinfectant
  • Keypad
  • Lock On Bedroom Door
  • Minimum Age Limit
  • Parking
  • Private Entrance
  • Self Check In / Check Out
  • Self Check-In
  • Smoke Detector

Reviews Rating 4.9 (75) Reviews
Rating 5
Alex M at 04/06/2026 commented The Swell Life
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Alex - Posted: 4/6/2026
Rating 5
Pete D at 07/28/2025 commented The Swell Life
Just a great experience all the way around. I highly recommend Carolina One.
Pete - Posted: 7/28/2025
Rating 5
Diana S at 07/07/2025 commented The Swell Life
Wonderful home. Met all of our needs. Location was great with fairly easy access to the pier and Center Street restaurants and shops. The 3rd floor covered patio is perfect for enjoying a relaxing view and ocean breezes. The outdoor area beneath the home with nice furniture and a yard was also great for the toddler in our party. Furnishings are very nice and comfortable, and the kitchen and baths are nicely appointed. Elevator was a tremendous help for one of family members with limited mobility. Outdoor shower that included hot water was also a big help. We rented a golf cart through their recommended vendor and it was at the property, charged and waiting for us - no need to separately pick up. The recommended grocery delivery vendor was also a tremendous help, and groceries were already there and refrigerated when we arrived. Very smooth process from start to finish.
Diana - Posted: 7/7/2025
Rating 5
Cynthia E at 05/19/2025 commented The Swell Life
We'd highly recommend staying in the Swell Life! It's so spacious, clean and right on the beach. It's perfect for large families as it provided us some space and different spots to hang out.
Cynthia - Posted: 5/19/2025
Rating 5
Collins C at 05/02/2025 commented The Swell Life
Well appointed home. Very comfortable. Nice bed linens and towels. The view to the ocean was incredible!! Many thanks to the hosts for such a wonderful home.
Collins - Posted: 5/2/2025
Rating 5
Amanda W at 04/28/2025 commented The Swell Life
We had a wonderful time, this is our third time staying in this house and it is perfect for a family. It's inviting and so clean. The toys are a perfect touch for kids! The company does a great job of ensuring the house is so clean! Thank you so much for sharing your home with us!
Amanda - Posted: 4/28/2025
Rating 5
The Swell life was perfect for our family vacation. The clean, beautiful home and the location could not have been better. Really enjoyed the beautiful ocean hanging out by the beach, back porch, or comfortable rooftop. It was so easy to get to shops, coffee , restaurants/bars. This was our first trip to Folly Beach and we really loved the vibe. One of our favorite trips!
Jeremy - Posted: 10/30/2024
Rating 5
This was the perfect place for our group of friends to make those lifelong memories. Everything was just as described and in the photos. Location to town was great, very walkable. Loved the top floor deck. We would love to go back someday.
Nancy - Posted: 10/26/2024
Rating 5
We will definitely stay at one of your rental properties again. Everyone that we spoke with at Carolina One Vacation rentals were incredibly responsive and helpful.
Alison - Posted: 10/20/2024
Rating 5
We left Asheville after Hurricane Helene in search of rest, hot water and electricity and boy did we find it. The house was amazing, the views were amazing and the overall stay was nourishing. Exactly what we needed after a week in the dark. Looking forward to coming back.
Jean - Posted: 10/9/2024
Rating 5
Such a great property that made us feel comfortable and like we were at home. We have always loved our experience with Carolina One properties, they are clean and the team seems to go over and beyond.
Amanda - Posted: 9/3/2024
Rating 5
We have vacationed at Folly Beach many times and enjoy the restaurants, beaches, shops, lively nightlife, and short drive to Charleston.
Brenda - Posted: 7/4/2024
Rating 5
Amazing house and location! We weren't ready to leave!
Charles - Posted: 6/6/2024
Rating 5
We were very happy with everything!
Tara - Posted: 5/22/2024
Rating 5
A beautiful property that is even better in person. Very spacious and extremely well maintained. Every bedroom has a beautiful view and was sparkling clean. We loved this house and the location to the beach and town. We will absolutely be back for another vacation at The Swell Life.
Jen - Posted: 5/18/2024
Rating 5
Perfect location. House lovely and as pictured. Well-appointed kitchen. Everything easy and spacious.
Jamie - Posted: 3/29/2024
Rating 5
The house was AMAZING! It was clean and well kept. We loved being there and would return if our travels ever brought us to Charleston again.
Karen - Posted: 3/15/2024
Rating 5
We enjoyed every minute of our stay!! Waking up to the ocean views was absolutely incredible. The house had everything we needed and more. We hope to visit again soon.
Nichole - Posted: 3/4/2024
Rating 5
We will be back and we will only book with Carolina One in the future! Thank you for a sweet little getaway!
Mary - Posted: 2/24/2024
Rating 5
Special house and special location We will be back! Thank you
Allyson - Posted: 2/12/2024
Rating 5
We stayed on Folly Beach in a Carolina One Vacation Rental and it was perfect! The house was stunning and the beach access was perfect for beach walks, shelling, and enjoying the scenery. Highly recommend staying at a Swell Life! It was magical for our group. Thank you for everything!
Sarah - Posted: 10/23/2023
Rating 5
I would stay in this house every time I go to Folly Beach.
Erin - Posted: 10/19/2023
Rating 5
Best house on Folly. Beautiful interior, incredible location and views from every room. The linens and towels are lush, the beds are comfortable and the layout encourages family time. Love!!!!
Susan - Posted: 9/24/2023
Rating 5
Property had some of the nicest appointments we have seen as a home rental. They had a very nice concierge service for beach rental equipment. The large upstairs covered porch became a favorite hangout for sunrises and sunsets or just relaxing in the afternoon.
Bill - Posted: 8/24/2023
Rating 5
Best rental on Folly for a large family! Great location!
Marla - Posted: 5/22/2023
Rating 5
Everything about the Swell Life is magical!
Kelly - Posted: 5/16/2023
Rating 5
The house was as marketed. Nice set up right on the water. All the amenities we needed were working great. Normally with rental homes, the furniture is just for looks and not comfortable. However, this one was very comfortable and the beds were very comfy. Highly recommend.
David - Posted: 5/1/2023
Rating 5
Gorgeous property. Very comfortable and spacious. Perfect setting on Folly Beach. Will return!
Jackie - Posted: 4/12/2023
Rating 5
The home was professionally decorated and well stocked with supplies. It was extremely clean and the perfect location. We had a very minor concern and contacted Carolina One and they responded very promptly and in a professional manner. Very impressed !
Terri - Posted: 3/23/2023
Rating 5
Great home.
Nancy - Posted: 3/17/2023
Rating 5
A lovely home nicely laid out. The three floors worked wonderfully for our group of 5, especially the top floor with two bedrooms, two bathrooms, a lounge area, and outside deck very large and comfortably furnished. Our two teenagers loved having so much space to themselves.
Rita - Posted: 1/7/2023
Rating 5
A beautiful property offering spectacular views and a perfect location for a family to enjoy.
Deidre - Posted: 11/30/2022
Rating 5
Beautiful home with a fabulous location on the beach.Perfect for our annual girls trip!
Purvi - Posted: 9/19/2022
Rating 5
We had a great time.
Glen - Posted: 7/12/2022
Rating 5
We loved our time at Folly Beach and our stay in the Swell Life!
Jennifer - Posted: 6/13/2022
Rating 5
We loved the place and the location. We enjoyed walking to Burt's every morning for coffee and a walk on the beach. The house is perfect for a large group of people. We had 2 families celebrating a reunion together. We loved the boardwalk to the beach, really cuts down on the sand in the house. We loved walking in to town to eat every evening. Many choices for us. We will come again soon. Thanks for a awesome stay.
Christine - Posted: 6/8/2022
Rating 4
This beachfront house was spacious with a good floor plan and accommodated our large group. The location was convenient and perfect to hop in the rented golf cart and visit the downtown area. The kitchen was well equipped with pots, pans, cutlery and silverware. Our family shrimp boil was a success using the lower outdoor area with the wooden table and chairs. The beach's wet sand was perfect as the little ones did not get sand everywhere: in their eyes, mouth, ears, etc. 
Jonell - Posted: 6/8/2022
Rating 5
Our family was in town for my daughters wedding at Lowndes Grove. We stayed from Monday to Monday in order to get settled before the big day. Swell Life was perfect in every way! I even took pictures of the mattresses as my 23 year old son said they were soooo comfortable! The spacious kitchen and great room was the perfect spot for family dinners and this is where the bride and bridesmaids had their makeup and hair done!! Gorgeous views and beach! We had plenty of towels and the kitchen was extremely well stocked.
Karen - Posted: 2/22/2022
Rating 5
Great house in a great location.
Colin - Posted: 1/3/2022
Rating 5
Well-appointed, quality rental. Your team was very responsive to the minor issues we had. We run a vacation rental company in Hawaii and were impressed by your first-class service. If we return to Folly beach, we would definitely find a home through Carolina One or stay in this house again.
Karen - Posted: 10/13/2021
Rating 5
We enjoyed our stay. The elevator was problematic. The house was awesome.
Alysa - Posted: 9/19/2021
Rating 5
We loved this home. The location is perfect, the home is amazing. We will definitely stay here again. 5/5 stars!
Zeke - Posted: 9/6/2021
Rating 5
This property was fantastic. Great amenities, great views, short walk to town, private beach access, off-street parking for at least 3 cars, clean and almost everything functioning well. Very spacious and easily accommodated our party of 8. Rooftop deck was great morning, noon and night. Highly recommend this property. Carolina One was responsive and communicative when needed.
SCOTT - Posted: 8/28/2021
Rating 5
Beautiful property with top knotch fixtures and construction! Elevator! Beautiful view!
Lynn - Posted: 7/24/2021
Rating 5
Had a great time. House had some repair issues but we loved our stay.
Danielle - Posted: 7/13/2021
Rating 5
Great place. Everything was perfect!
Kurt - Posted: 7/3/2021
Rating 5
We had a great family vacation. Everyone loved the house.
Roger - Posted: 6/26/2021
Rating 5
Great clean new construction upscale beachfront home. Works well for large family or 2 families. Easy access to all restaurants, bars and activities that folly has to offer. Recommend renting a golf cart for local travel.
Chad - Posted: 6/19/2021
Rating 5
Beautiful home with lovely views of the ocean. Our stay was a real pleasure and the house was clean.....very important.
Kurt - Posted: 4/12/2021
Rating 5
My family had a wonderful time at The Swell Life home. It was so nice waking up to the gorgeous view every morning and heading right out the back door for a walk on the beach. My kids were thrilled to find several shark teeth on the beach. This was the perfect size home for our family of 10!
Noelle - Posted: 3/27/2021
Rating 5
We loved our stay at the Swell Life! We had 3 sets of couples so everyone was able to get their own floor. It is right on the beach which was amazing! It is also within walking distance of the restaurants and shops in Folly. The house was very clean and furnished beautifully! We would definitely stay here again!
Brandi - Posted: 3/20/2021
Rating 5
The Swell Life was the perfect fit for our group of 10 family and friends. Plenty of space to spread out and numerous spots to gather. Thanksgiving dinner was a breeze to prepare and serve in this well equipped kitchen. Our table when set and decorated looked like a magazine cover and everyone had ample room for our feast. 
Patti - Posted: 11/30/2020
Rating 5
We had a great week at this house on folly beach!
Gillian - Posted: 10/17/2020
Rating 5
A perfect place for our family of 12, plenty of space to sit and visit, prepare food and play games. The ocean views are fabulous! We really enjoyed our stay.
kelly - Posted: 10/11/2020
Rating 5
The house is everything as pictured! The finishes are lovely and location, outstanding!
Nicole - Posted: 9/19/2020
Rating 5
We loved our stay at The Swell Life; the house is beautiful with a great location. We couldnt have asked for more. Thank you!
Jade - Posted: 9/13/2020
Rating 5
Beautiful home! Easy walk to the downtown Main Street. Highly recommend
Lisa - Posted: 8/22/2020
Rating 5
Another wonderful week at Folly! A beautiful home in a great location.
Martha - Posted: 8/8/2020
Rating 5
Great place beautiful house nice Beach fantastic experience.
Francis - Posted: 8/1/2020
Rating 5
We all love this place - it's just about perfect for the 11 of us. This was the 2nd year I have taken my boys, their wives, and my 6 grandchildren and we have already booked for next year. Any issues are promptly taken care of and Carolina One seems to do a great job of managing the property. Highly recommended!
Johanna - Posted: 7/18/2020
Rating 5
This was an excellent experience and I would recommend this property to any family choosing to stay on Folly Beach.
Sally - Posted: 7/11/2020
Rating 5
Beautiful home! Well appointed and clean. Wonderful week at Folly!
Martha - Posted: 7/4/2020
Rating 5
Management was very responsive to a minor problem. The house was perfect for us and it is close to the public access.
Kathleen - Posted: 6/27/2020
Rating 5
The Swell Life was the perfect place for our family vacation. We loved the overall feel of the house. Great place for us to gather as a family very open and comfortable. We especially loved the roof top lounging area! Beautiful view if the ocean! Thanks.
Mary - Posted: 6/13/2020
Rating 5
Great location, adequate common spaces, nicely decorated, kitchen fully outfitted, adequate dining space and seating capacity. Service from Carolina One was excellent. This is a great rental for 2 families sharing one home but wanting seperate sleeping areas.
Patti - Posted: 12/2/2019
Rating 5
The staff at Carolina One was very helpful in the reservation process and went out of their way to welcome us to the property in a warm way. Their professionalism made our vacation planning stress free!
Lynnette - Posted: 11/30/2019
Rating 5
The Swell Life was a fantastic house for our group of five couples! We have been coming to Folly for six years, this was our first time in this house and with this rental company. The customer service far exceeded our previous rental company's services. The credit for beach rentals was a phenomenal addition, saving room to pack other essentials. The house was clean and well maintained, the location was perfect for a quick walk or bike ride to Center Street, the beach access made trips back and forth a breez
Lindsay - Posted: 10/12/2019
Rating 5
Love this house and will absolutely rent again!
Margaret - Posted: 9/28/2019
Rating 5
This house was amazing. Clean, well appointed and perfect location. We loved it.
Kelley - Posted: 8/10/2019
Rating 5
Overall, we couldn't have asked for a better place to stay for our group of 3 families, 3 generations. Excellent design and decor, comfortable mattresses, also really appreciated the outdoor shower, 2 water sources on the walkway, and elevator. Almost everywhere we needed to go was within walking distance and direct beach access made multiple visits easy and convenient for those of our group who were going back and forth. We range in age from 10 mos to 62 y.o. and had plenty of room for our group of 11.
Johanna - Posted: 7/20/2019
Rating 5
I have rented many homes and this was one of the nicest. The home was beautifully appointed and stocked with all the necessities. Great beach and location. It was a unanimous family vote to come back.
Leslie - Posted: 7/6/2019
Rating 5
The place was delivered as advertised. Very nice house. No disappointing surprises.
Michael - Posted: 6/29/2019
Rating 5
Beautiful beach house! Only wish there was outdoor space off kitchen and family room.
John - Posted: 6/22/2019
Rating 5
The location and views from this house Are fantastic. We instantly felt at home while staying at the swell life!
Victoria - Posted: 4/29/2019
Rating 5
We loved this house and would rent it again! Very comfortable.
Kelly - Posted: 4/22/2019
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