our favorite Charleston beach houses (& a discount!)

So you’ve decided on Charleston for your bachelorette, girls’ weekend, or big family trip. Yay! Where to start? We’re Charleston’s luxury group travel planners, & we’re here to help!

Airbnb & VRBO is always a good place to start, but it can be overwhelming — that’s why we’ve rounded up five of our favorite beach houses, perfect for large groups & all conveniently located in Sullivan’s Island, Isle of Palms, or Folly Beach.

A few tips on the different beaches: Folly Beach is great if you want to go out near the beach and not venture too far for nightlife & restaurants -- Folly actually has its own little beach town with some great party spots, local brunch favorites, & a little (tiny) bit of shopping. The houses here aren't the huge, beautifully decorated beach-side homes that you might imagine, but Folly has a lot of charm and feels more like a local spot. It's a little further to get downtown, though -- so weigh what you want to do and if you're going to want to spend more time beach-side or downtown on the Peninsula! Folly Beach Chair Company is a great asset out here, too — they’ll deliver chairs, umbrellas, & coolers to your beach spot so you can just show up & relax!

Isle of Palms & Sullivan's Island are right next to each other on the east side of Charleston, and they're equally beautiful -- both will offer the big, beach-y houses you might be imagining for your bachelorette. Sullivan's & IOP are both an easier drive to downtown Charleston, so if you want an equal mix of beach time and downtown party time, either of these islands will be perfect for you. Some of my favorite Charleston restaurants are on Sullivan's Island, too -- Obstinate Daughter would be great for a nice dinner out with your ladies, and Home Team BBQ is a local favorite, especially known for their frozen drinks & amazing wings.

Disclaimer: Sullivan’s Island makes it very difficult to have short-term rentals, so there aren’t a ton of options there! All of the below options are for Isle of Palms or Folly Beach — but if you want to spend a day on Sullivan’s, make sure to get a house on IOP, because they’re right next to each other.

Don't worry, you can't go wrong with any of the islands around Charleston -- no matter what island you choose, you'll have a great time. I love renting bikes to explore the beaches, and there are a few yoga and barre studios around town that will come to you and teach a morning class on the beach to your group. No matter what, you’re going to have a great time!

All of the below homes are hosted by AvantStay, a management company that we’ve worked with many times & absolutely adore. You can download their app to manage your booking + add concierge options like grocery delivery to make your stay totally seamless!

With no further ado, our favorite Charleston beach houses! Pro tip: after you find the house you love, use our referral link for $250 off your stay at any of these gorgeous homes. Just click the link, then search the name of the house you’re interested in — the promo should automatically apply. And yes, the promo will apply to any of the other houses on AvantStay’s website, too — use it for any home you love, not just the ones we’ve listed!

isle of palms beach houses

Sand Dune on Isle of Palms sleeps 14 in 7 bedrooms; their rooftop features the cutest cabana bar & space for lounging, so you can bring in a private chef & host a chill evening overlooking the ocean one night during your trip.

Sea Shell on Isle of Palms sleeps 14 in 7 bedrooms, but more importantly, has a pool. Combine your Sea Shell booking with a Sand Dune booking (above) to host 28 of your closest friends — they’re right next to each other!

Pelican on Isle of Palms sleeps 12 guests in 5 bedrooms, along with a pool that looks like the perfect place to host a backyard pool party & bbq. Don’t need quite as many beds but still want a pool? Check out High Tide!

Folly Beach beach houses

Poseidon on Folly Beach sleeps 10 in 5 bedrooms, & I’m obsessed with their outdoor balcony for a private wine tasting or cocktail class!

Lighthouse on Folly Beach sleeps 16 in 8 bedrooms, so you can comfortably host all your friends & family without having to fight about who sleeps on the couch. Your own beachfront access, a big porch for entertaining, & a quick walk to downtown Folly makes this the perfect house for your beach getaway.

Folly Ocean Breeze on Folly Beach sleeps 12 in 5 bedrooms, meaning no couch-surfing drama here. Downstairs, you'll find a private saltwater plunge pool on the wraparound deck—perfect for splashy group hangs—while the top deck has panoramic ocean views and an alfresco dining setup right by the surf

For even more beautiful beach homes on Isle of Palms & Folly Beach, check out all of AvantStay’s Charleston beach homes, & don’t forget to use our referral link to take $250 off your first stay! If for some reason the link doesn’t work, shoot me a DM @kayandco or email hello@kayandcoweekends.com with your preferred email & I’ll make sure to get you set up!

And as always, if you want to sit back & relax knowing that your Charleston weekend is fully taken care of, check out our planning packages, decor services, & concierge add-ons by visiting our homepage!

xo,

Randi