Complete with an elevator, gourmet kitchen, beach front access, top quality furnishings & incredible views this home is one of the finest Folly Beach has to offer. If you are looking for a high end home that can handle a large family and yet have enough “Space” for everyone to have a good time then this is it. 3 Bedrooms have Ocean Front Views with Deck access and all 3 of those rooms having King beds The other 3 rooms have a King, Queen & “Kids” room with 4 single beds as well as a pull out twin sofa. All the furniture and decor for this home has been updated with top quality beds, elegant indoor furniture and awesome outdoor furniture. The home was custom built to be a great family getaway and it is so warm and inviting that you just can’t help but to smile when you walk in. The two huge decks facing the ocean provide endless views of the Atlantic Ocean that never get old. The beach sand in front of this home is also very nice with plenty of sand at high tide too!!! You are with in walking distance of the big county park at the end of the island which has life guards and awesome nature views. You are also with in walking distance of Sunset Cay Marina which has a fun little store were you can grab a cold beverage and we can even arrange a slip rental if you want to bring your boat for the week. Event fees apply. A permit must be acquired from The City of Folly Beach if more than stated occupancy of 15 is surpassed and you must consider parking. Carpooling and/or arranging a shuttle for your guests will be necessary. Please do not book for an event without calling and speaking with a property manager.
House rules and check in check in information for Gypsy Tide
911 W Ashley Ave. Folly Beach SC 29439
PLEASE READ ALL OF THIS
Thanks for booking with us and thanks for reading these rules, it is a bit long and some of the wording might seem harsh but it’s important info!!! PLEASE know that we are just trying to make sure everyone is on the same page and crystal clear on the rules. Our goal is to provide you with a superbly clean home, excellent customer service and true hospitality, we just ask that you follow these rules. Once you have read them please email us back that you have. Also if possible let us know how many cars and what type they are and what State the plate says just in case there are any parking space issues.
CHECK IN: Check-In time is 5:00 pm or any time after. This property is set up for “Self Check In” so please watch the Check-In Video below so you can have an easy check in and that the Code for the lock will be the last 4 digits of your Phone Number on file with us in most instances. PLEASE let us know immediately if there is anything wrong with the condition of the home. Our goal is to give you a 5 Star experience so don’t hesitate to let us know if something needs attention. Please understand that our cleaning & maintenance crews have a limited window to do their job & parking is limited on the island, so unless you get a special waiver from us we cannot allow an early check in & unfortunately you cannot come and park early at the property, our apologies.
CHECK OUT: To prepare for Check Out please leave all towels in the showers or tub and DO NOT strip the beds, our cleaning crew will handle that. Please wash any dishes and put them away, our crew will clean the kitchen but PLEASE don’t leave a big mess of dishes and please understand that additional charges may apply OR if you don’t mind paying a little extra our crew can handle it, just let us know. Check-out time is at 10:00 a.m. PLEASE text our main number 843-580-3731 when you leave and let us know the house name or address. NO Late Check-out unless pre-approved. Please note that all vehicles need to be gone by then as well, parking is limited on the island and our crews need the parking space. In the event late check out approved additional charges may incur. A $50.00 fine will incur per every half an hour after 11:00 if the house is not fully vacant. NOTE that stained towels and linens and excessive cleaning, especially in the kitchen (dirty dishes, food left in fridge, etc.) will have a minimum of $20 extra charge above the normal cleaning fee.
THIS PROPERTY DOES NOT ALLOW PETS
NO SMOKING: Smoking in the home is ABSOLUTELY not allowed. Please use ashtrays when smoking outside and be aware of other people that may be staying next to you.
TRASH: You will find Green Cans outside for trash and Blue Cans for Recycling. You can mix glass, plastic and metal items in the Blue can but please do not put in cardboard or trash items. You will find extra trash bags under the sink. One of our staff will roll out the cans on pick up day so don’t worry if you see someone doing that, it’s just the trash guy!!! PLEASE take out your trash upon check out and clean out open food items from the fridge. NOTE that excessive trash left behind and a fridge full of food will have a minimum of a $20 extra charge above the normal cleaning fee. Condiments left behind are ok.
TOWELS & LINENS: We provide plenty of good quality Bath Towels, Hand Towels, Washcloths and Makeup Washcloths for your stay. We also provide a few Beach Towels, PLEASE shake them out well before bringing them back in the house or washing them. As stated we provide dark colored Makeup Removal washcloths, PLEASE use them for makeup and NOTE that stained towels or linens that don’t come clean will result in you paying the replacement cost and that will have a minimum of a $20 extra charge above the normal cleaning fee.
BEACH CHAIRS & TOYS: Please note that we do not provide beach chairs but often there are some laying around left behind from other guests. Feel free to use them and any beach toys or umbrellas left around, just try to leave them in an organized condition.
ESSENTIAL ITEMS: Please note that the home has a normal coffee maker (we provide filters), coffee grinder and a French press for all of your caffeine needs. We also provide various coffee fixings like creamer, sugar and sweeteners. The home also has a tea kettle, toaster, microwave, decent pots and pans, cooking utensils, eating utensils and decent glassware. We also make sure there is some basic kitchen sundries items like tin foil, can opener, corkscrew, basic spices, etc… If there is anything you specifically need or have questions about don’t hesitate to ask. NOTE that any excessive damage to our items will have a minimum of $20 extra charge above replacement cost.
INTERNET & ELECTRONICS: The home has decent high speed, cable based WiFi. It normally works well and is typically fast enough to stream movies, HOWEVER it can get bogged down and the weather can affect service. Please know that we are on an island and at peak busy times it can take service techs a while just to get on the island so PLEASE let us know if the internet goes down, and we will do or best to get it back up BUT if you have anything vital like working remotely you may want to bring a WiFi hotspot with you. If the internet goes down please try to unplug the modem/router power first and then back on and turn off your devices WiFi and the turn it back on, this really does work most of the time. If the internet goes down you can also go for a walk on the beach, read a book, take a nap or go grab a bite to eat at one of many awesome restaurants!!! As for TV the home does have a cable or satellite package with all the basics, some of the TV’s are smart, but not all and we don’t guarantee that they will work for streaming. If streaming TV is vital to your trip please contact us to confirm what the TV situation is and/or you may want to bring you own streaming device to ensure your entertainment needs.
RESPONSIBLE PERSON: The person booking this unit is RESPONSIBLE for payment and the actions of all occupants. We will not rent to vacationers under 25 years of age. We reserve the right to refuse accommodations to anyone. Any reservation obtained under false pretense will be subject to forfeiture of advance payment, deposit and/or rental money, and the party will not be permitted to check-in. If the falsified reservation is found after check-in, this will result in immediate eviction without a refund of the rental or deposit.
MAXIMUM OCCUPANCY: The maximum number allowed is limited to 15 people. In the event that more than 15 people check-in, the agent or owner has the right to cancel the reservation without a right of refund. At no time during the rental period will there be more than 15 people, a large party or group in the rental unit or on the property upon which the rental is located unless pre-approved. In the event that it appears too many people are in the unit or on the property, the owner or his agent reserves the right to inspect the rental unit and require extra people to leave immediately and or reserve the right to deny entrance/usage to the property with immediate termination of your rental and loss of rents and deposits.
NOISE NUISANCE: Quiet time is at 10:00 p.m. Guests are expected to respect neighbors and character of the community. House parties, excessive noise, drunkenness, and unlawful acts are not allowed at this property. Violation of this will result in immediate termination of your rental and loss of rents and deposits.
INDEMNIFICATION: The Tenant agrees to save the Owner and the Owner’s Agent harmless from all liability, loss, or damage arising from any action whatsoever by Tenant, the Tenant’s relatives or visitors while on the leased premises. The Owner or his Agent shall not be liable for damage to or loss of property of any kind owned by the Tenant which may be lost or stolen, damaged or destroyed by fire, water, defective refrigeration, or otherwise, while on the leased premises or in any storage space in the building or for any personal injury, unless such damage, loss or injury is caused by negligence of the Owner.
DAMAGED/BROKEN ITEMS: In the event that an item is broken or damaged during your stay it must be brought to our attention immediately.
Thanks for reading all this, please understand it is not meant to be harsh or to make you feel unwelcome in any way. Again we have just had some issues with a few bad guests in the past and we just want to make sure everyone is crystal clear on our house rules. We want nothing more than for you to have an awesome vacation with us and providing you with excellent hospitality is our primary goal.
PLEASE do not hesitate to reach out us for ANY REASON via phone or text to 843-580-3731 at any time, 7 days a week.
