Again, to rent a beach home, see the list of agents in our Vacation and Beach Rentals chapter. Half the hotel's 132 rooms overlook the ocean at Folly Beach, and private balconies make wave-watching all the nicer.
Standard rooms have either one king-size or two double beds.
There is an oceanfront pool for those who do not dip in the salt water, and the Pierview Oceanfront Grill has terrific food and flowing spirits at its Riptides Beachfront dance bar. Another option for a cocktail is the Ocean Deck Lounge. Look for our write-up of Kiawah and Seabrook in the Area Overviews chapter. Choose from villas, cottages, and private homes, or stay at the 150-room Kiawah Island Inn. There are actually three resort areas, or villages, within walking or biking distance of island shopping and dining.