How does Dewees Island compare to Folly Beach neighborhoods?

Dewees Island has essentially one residential character across its small footprint, since ferry-only access and strict covenants keep the island uniformly private and low-density, while Folly Beach splits into distinct pockets from the busy Center Street corridor to quieter residential blocks further from downtown. A buyer comparing the two is comparing total seclusion against a walkable, active beach town. Brian Beatty explains which Folly Beach pocket suits a buyer once Dewees Island's more limited comparison is ruled in or out.