Lil' Mama's on Folly

It was a great afternoon on Folly! After walking the dogs on the beach, Gordon and I hopped on the bikes and headed out for lunch. Neither of us had been to Lil' Mama's - so it was decided! The menu was VAST! Several choices for sandwiches, salads, pizza, vegetarian options and a kids menu - something for everyone!

I ordered the Asian chicken salad in a wrap and Gordon chose the sausage & pineapple quesadilla.



This wrap was overflowing with grilled chicken, mixed greens, almonds, green onion and a great citrus dressing. The side of fresh fruit made it a perfect meal to start off a day on the beach!

The quesadilla was grilled and stuffed with that great crumbled sausage with herbs and a little spice that was paired well with the pineapple. Fresh and satisfying! What a nice surprise to try a new lunch spot and fall in love!

Lil' Mama's 106 West Hudson Street Folly Beach, SC 29439 843-588-2212
Free Delivery ! Call Ahead for Take-Out Smoking Outside on Deck Beer & Wine for Dine-In or Take Out Hours: Tuesday - Saturday 11am - 9(ish) Closed Sunday and Monday

Tips for vacation rentals

• In most homes and rental apartments, linens are not supplied. This includes sheets, bath towels, hand towels, wash cloths, kitchen towels and beach towels and in some cases blankets. You can either bring your own or ask the Rental Company or owner to request linen service. The charge is usually minimal. The linen service will both deliver and pick up.

• Unless a visitor before you left some of these items, you can expect to need cleaning products, paper towels, tissue, toilet paper, soap, and possibly even hangers or an iron.

• Ask the Renter to give you the phone number for the house or apartment before you arrive. Very often, the number is not printed on the phones.

• Most rentals have long distance blocked for outgoing calls. So you will want to bring along a long distance card or your cell phone.

• Tell the Renter to make sure the windows are cleaned both inside and out for your arrival. The salt builds up on windows very quickly on the beach and the Renters (trying to save money) do not always clean the windows after each rental. It’s a shame to pay the price for a beautiful view and not be able to appreciate it. Make sure you add this to the contract you sign and before you pay.

• If you are going to stay in a condominium or apartment, make sure to ask if it is a gated community. If so, tell the Renter they must give you the necessary cards or clickers for the gate at the time you pick up your keys. Otherwise, you will not be able to pull your car into the condominium’s parking area. Unloading your car from the street is not a fun experience and I’ve seen many visitors who had to do that. Also make sure to ask them how to open the gate to your building from your apartment. Usually this can be done by having your visitors press certain buttons at the gate which will call your apartment – and then when you answer the phone, you can press certain buttons to open the gate.

• If you plan to bring a pet, do not expect you can get away with it in a condominium that does not accept pets. Most condos have custodians on the grounds who watch for people who are breaking the rules regarding pets, pool use, parking, etc.

• If something is wrong in the house or apartment, don’t be shy about contacting the Renter. You have rights as a renter to expect that all the large and small appliances, air conditioners, showers, faucets, locks, etc. are in good working order. If the house or apartment is carpeted, you should expect a vacuum cleaner be on the premises. They should also provide things like toilet brushes, brooms and dustpans or dust mops where appropriate. If the Renter is a real estate company, they may try to brush you off, but be very firm with them. Tell them you will notify the owner about their poor service if they do not treat you fairly.

The Dogs Love Folly Beach!

I have an English Springer Spaniel and Gordon's dog is an American Staffordshire Bull Terrier. They both ADORE the beach. The first few times we brought the dogs to the beach we were plagued with incessant yelps of excitement at the first whiff of salt air. Now, with a more relaxed demeanor, the dogs get to visit the ocean daily as well as jog down the sand alongside our beach cruisers.



**Dogs are welcomed - LEASHED - on Folly Beach before 10am and after 6pm during the Summer Months to allow for beach goers to visit Folly dog-free as well as to spare your pup from the hottest hours of the day.

**Love dogs, hate poop! Travel with a clean up bag. There is public trash at every beach access for easy disposal. Most beach access have extra bags if you forget.

Sunset on Folly

This is the view from a private island off the inner coastal waterways. We were shuttled here by boat and had a great weekend of camping, hiking, cooking, sunbathing and camp fires. The sunset over the water at about 7:45pm and the stars quickly followed. The quiet night air offered a glimpse into a simpler life among the century oak trees, swaying palmetto frawns and the smell of the sea. It was truly a vacation in paradise.

The Edge of America - Folly Beach

Folly Beach is a 12.3 square mile island located 9.1 miles from Charleston, SC. Average population is 2,333. Features of the area include inner coastal waterways, marsh, beach and surf. Sporting activities include fishing, surfing, kite surfing, kayaking, parasailing, biking, camping water skiing, wake boarding and jet skiing. Turtles, Pelicans, Seagulls, Egrets and Dolphin can be spotted! Stunning sunsets and long sandy beaches are a true attraction to this amazing island.

Welcome to "Find me on Folly"!

Folly Beach is a magical place!
"The Edge of America" and the jewel of Charleston, South Carolina.
I have recently found a great affection for this island and want to share it with the world. Join me as Gordon and I explore all that Folly has to offer...beach time, bike rides, great restaurants, marsh views, sunsets, surfing, boat rides, community events, tourist info, beautiful beach houses and wildlife. Enjoy!