Beachside Boutique Inn is a quirky mix of inn rooms and private cottages on East Cooper Avenue, a block from the beach and a short walk from Center Street. Owners Michael and Christy started it in their own family home, and every room is different, from the Costa Rican Bungalow to the Drunken Sailor and the Surf Shack.
It is one of the most dog-friendly places to stay on Folly: every private cottage and a couple of the inn rooms take pets. A continental breakfast is included, and there are free bikes, beach chairs, hammocks and a fire pit. Some of the buildings have their own stories, including a 1930s military building and a former dentistās office that is now a cottage.
Typical rates are what we saw on major booking sites in September 2026 and change by season and date. FollyBeach.com may earn a commission when you book through our links, at no extra cost to you.
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Good to know before you book
- There is no on-site parking, so plan on street or paid public parking. See our parking guide.
- Expedia lists a pet fee of $25 a night. Check the dog rules before you go, since dogs are not allowed on the beach from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., May through September.
- Expedia lists a minimum check-in age of 21.
- There is no pool or elevator.
Whatās nearby
- The beach, a block away, and Center Street restaurants like Lost Dog Cafe
- Dog-friendly places on Folly
- The sister property, Riverside Inn & Cottages, on the river
- Things to do on Folly Beach
Other places to stay on Folly
Inn and cottages Ā· $$
Restored 1930s beach cottages and inn rooms on the marsh, with a shared deck over the river and big rainfall showers.
- BeachAbout a 6-minute walk
- PetsAsk (cottages may allow)
- Best forRiver views, small groups
Typical rates about $190ā$380 a night
Bed and breakfast Ā· $$
A 9-room adults-only inn on the marsh with a hot breakfast, a daily happy hour with āFolly Punchā and golf-cart rides to the beach.
- BeachShort walk or free golf-cart shuttle
- PetsNo
- Best forCouples, anniversaries
Typical rates about $175ā$395 a night
Boutique studios and suites Ā· $$$
Studios and suites with kitchenettes and marsh-view balconies at the river end of Center Street, a short walk from the bars and restaurants.
- BeachWalk down Center Street
- PetsDogs, with approval (fee)
- Best forMarsh sunsets, longer stays
Typical rates about $215ā$560 a night
Typical rates are what we saw on major booking sites in September 2026 and change by season and date. FollyBeach.com may earn a commission when you book through our links, at no extra cost to you.
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