Vacation Rentals - Planning Your Folly Beach Vacation
A Folly Beach Vacation Rental Guide

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Things to Consider Doing When Staying in a Folly Beach Rental on Vacation:

• If you don't yet have a place to stay choose and reserve your Folly Beach rentals on our sister website, www.FollyBeachSCVacationRentals.com
• Book a beach bike rental before arriving.  You can get anywhere on the island in reasonable time on a bike.  Beach bikes have special tires designed to ride on sand.  Sand is everywhere on Folly, not just on the beach.
• Reserve a spot on a guided kayak tour.  From a kayak, you can see things and go places around Folly Beach you can't get to any other way.
• If kayaking is too much physical exertion, take a chartered boat tour instead.
• Make arrangements to visit a local hangout or restaurant. This way you can get a feel of the real Folly Beach experience and avoid touristy hangouts.
• Look up Folly Beach before you actually plan to visit and make a list of things you and your family would want to see and do (You can do this right now by clicking on our Life on Folly Beach page). This can set you on a pace to make the most of your time spent at Folly Beach.
• Visit a historical place or landmark. It is always cool to be able to say "I was there" when reading a history book, either by yourself or with your child. We are all naturally a part of history, but actually seeing something so ancient can be a fulfilling experience. Visiting the Morris Lighthouse might be a consideration when looking to view something historical on Folly Beach.
• Try some Southern Cuisine. If there is one thing us Southerners know, its good cookin! There are almost no chain restaurants on Folly Beach.  No matter where you eat on Folly, you are guaranteed to sample local cuisine!
• Folly Beach is the closest beach to Historic Charleston, so if you have time, plan a trip to downtown Charleston to visit other historical landmarks and places. There are many shops and markets to buy little souvenirs and trinkets. Inside the market place you can also view South Carolina natives practicing the art of grass-basket weaving, a past-time that's part of Charleston's history. There are many other restaurants and things to do in Charleston as well.

Common Things Folly Beach Vacationers Forget When Packing:

1. In addition to your credit card, bring plenty of cash.  Many of the more interesting places on Folly Beach only accept cash.  You probably won't need travelers checks, Folly Beach has almost no crime.
2. Toothbrush and toothpaste
3. Swimming necessities like a swimsuit, glasses, hat. Don't worry about sunscreen, you can get a small bottle after you get here.  You can use it all and throw it away before you leave.
4. Umbrella (sometimes the weather in SC can be unpredictable and it can rain on your parade).
5. Beach toys: like a Frisbee or beach ball.
6. A book (to occupy yourself during the flight or for plan B during unexpected bad weather).
7. Comfortable walking shoes
8. Band aids (who knows when you might get a boo boo)
9. Workout clothes (maybe you want to enjoy a run along the shore)
10. Q-tips (always good to remove sand out of one's ears).
11. Anti-acid, motion sickness medicine or upset stomach medication
12. Maps and directions
13. Extra clothes for unexpected weather.
14. Bug repellent (two words: pesky mosquitoes)
15. Earplugs--if you are traveling with infants and children by airplane. Children usually cry due to their ears popping and the discomfort of the plane.
16. Waterproof disposable camera (you will be content looking at your vacation photos, grateful you had nothing to worry about when your child 'accidentally' dropped the camera in the water)
17. Leave some empty space in you luggage to bring home laundry, gifts and fun things you may buy while visiting Folly Beach.

The Vacation Budget Planner

 Here is an overview guide to help you plan and stick to your vacation budget.  We are developing a more interactive version.  Click here (coming soon) for a printable version that you can fill out and carry with you to your Folly Beach Rental.

Here is the concept.  Gather all known prepaid expenses or reservations and add them together.  These may include vacation home rental, guided tours, bike rentals, boat charters, parasailing, jet ski rentals, kayak rentals, etc.  You should call ahead and reserve these items before coming to Folly Beach.  Once this amount is determined and reservations are made, this number should not change.

Next make an estimate for gas, supplies and food you will need to buy while at Folly Beach.  These are items that may vary in cost.  It would be wise to give yourself a little extra just in case.  And keep close track of these expenses while at Folly Beach.

Finally, decide on a reasonable amount to spend on souvenirs, luxuries or spur of the moment purchases like drinks or ice cream.  You may want to use a credit card for these extras.  But remember, Folly Beach is no big city and a lot of places take cash only.  There is a cash machine at the BP station and Bert's Market, both on Center Street.  There are no banks in Folly Beach, but you can find several up the road in James Island.