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Architectural Gem with Private Dock

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A spacious living room with a view of a lake, wooden ceiling, and a fireplace.
A dining area with a wooden table and wicker chairs, a kitchen with wooden cabinets, and large windows with a view of the sea.
A wooden interior with large windows, a sofa, a chair, and a small table.
A spacious living area with a high ceiling, a staircase, and a view of the outside.
A spacious living room with a large sofa, a coffee table, and a fireplace. There are large windows with a view of the water and boats.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms6 bathroomsSleeps 124946 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Kiawah Island, SC
  • Place, Night Heron Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Turtle Point Golf Course
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Kiawah Island Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Charleston, SC (CHS-Charleston Intl.)
    ‪57 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Kiawah Island

Located in Vanderhorst Plantation within a mile (2 km) of Turtle Point Golf Course, this vacation home is within 2 miles (3 km) of Kiawah Island Beach. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a fireplace, and a balcony.
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What's nearby

  • Night Heron Park - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Turtle Point Golf Course - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Kiawah Island Beach - 4 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Cougar Point Golf Course - 10 min drive - 5.2 miles
  • Osprey Point Golf Course - 10 min drive - 3.9 miles

Getting around

  • Charleston Station - 61 min drive
  • Charleston Intl. Airport (CHS) - 62 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Nest Market - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Ocean Room - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Jasmine Porch - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Salty Dog Cafe - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪The Lobby Bar - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Architectural Gem with Private Dock

At this vacation home, guests have access to a gym, laundry facilities, and barbecue grills.
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen, 5.5 bathrooms, and a balcony, and there's space to spread out with 5 bedrooms. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a fireplace, and a coffee maker.
Recreational amenities at the vacation home include a fitness center.

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  • Washer
  • Dryer
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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathroom

  • 5.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Games
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Office

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • Unit size: 4,946 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
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Rules

SHORT TERM RENTAL AGREEMENTThis Agreement is entered into between Host and Guest for the property outlined in theconfirmed booking/reservation. Com...

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 25

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What's there to do around this vacation home?

This vacation home is situated in Vanderhorst Plantation within a short 18-minute walk of Turtle Point Golf Course. You'll also find Night Heron Park and Kiawah Island Beach within a short drive.

Is this vacation home next to a casino?

No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at this vacation home?

No, there is no indoor pool at this vacation home.

Does this vacation home include breakfast service?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Will this vacation home allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at this vacation home.

How close is the airport from this vacation home?

The closest major airport to this vacation home is Charleston Intl. Airport (CHS), which is about 18.6 mi away.

Architectural Gem with Private Dock Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 72 out of 75 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 75 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 75 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 75 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 75 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great house with a lovely view!

Fantastic time in the house with great access to the golf courses at Kiawah Island resort.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Anniversary Trip

Fantastic home in beautiful neighborhood .Hostess was responsive to questions. Close to shopping, golf, and restaurants.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay, incredible home

The house was fabulous and the river views were spectacular. We enjoyed a short bike ride to the beach. Kiawah never disappoints.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic trip

Lovely home. Great location. Incredibly well appointed. Perfect place to have spent the 4th with extended family.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Roomy, comfortable home n a beautiful setting.

The home is in a beautiful neighborhood. Close to shopping, restaurants and golf courses. Lots of room and has all amenities. We are looking forward to a return stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and house on the river with exceptional views. Host very responsive and helpful. Will definitely consider renting this propagating.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed a wonderful stay on Kiawah in this beautiful home. The spectacular view through the wall of windows in the family room invites you to sit and soak in the picturesque Kiawah River. The house is well-appointed with plenty of room for gathering, working (which several in our family needed to do a bit of during our stay), eating and family game playing. We rented bikes which we rode all over the island - the best way to navigate the island and take in the stunning scenery all while getting outside and getting some exercise. The host was kindly responsive...and good humored about several questions we had about bringing our boat up from Florida. Highly recommend - our time there was a blessing.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Gathering Place

Beautiful, well equipped home. Gorgeous views. Comfortable layout. Perfect for our family vacation!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Gorgeous, spacious home with AMAZING view of the river!

Perfection - great home for a large group. Clean and well stocked.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Best best best!

This place was better than the listing and a steal for how beautiful and homey the house was. A real gem and home away from home. Special spot.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent!

Great house with spectacular views. Our 2nd time staying there. Hope to return.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Home on the water

Lovely home with tons of space and a very responsive owner.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a such a wonderful stay at Kiawah. It’s one of our favorite places, and this house and location did not disappoint. The house was amazing, the location on the Kiawah River was amazing. It was very fun to have a dock for our boat for the week. We would highly recommend to anyone looking for a nice, quiet spot at Kiawah. Thanks for letting us stay in your beautiful house.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect weekend getaway

Stayed for 3 nights. Picturesque location on the Kiawah river. The property is well maintained, spread out over 3 floors so everyone has plenty of privacy. Not just the master bedroom but the other bedrooms are large as well. Enjoyed our stay. Would go back again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Anniversary Celebration

This is a beautiful home in a lovely neighborhood. Close to go and shopping. Home was very comfortable and well appointed.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Alwa

This is the third time we have rented this property and it never disappoints.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Setting for Family Vacation

The house has panoramic views of colorful sunsets along the Kiawah River. We loved the bike trails and view of dolphins swimming by every day. The spacious kitchen was perfect for our family french toast challenge. And we slept in comfort after enjoying the farmers market at Freshfield’s. We highly recommend this home for your next family vacation!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Rhetts Bluff Home

We were a group of 4 ladies on our annual girls trip to Kiawah and chose this Rhetts Bluff home because of its beautiful location on the Kiawah River, and it did not disappoint. The pictures truly do not reflect how well appointed and beautiful the home is, and the river setting is so tranquil. We loved our stay and hope to return to this home next year! Joyner was so easy to communicate with and insured our stay was perfect.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The Best Birthday Getaway

We traveled to Kiawah for a golf getaway for my husbands 50th birthday. We met friends there and we had the absolute best time. First, the house is gorgeous. The view of the marsh is stunning with so many visually interesting things to see. Gorgeous wild life and landscape all around. Close access to all of the island amenities. We golfed at 4 courses on the island and could not have had a better time.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Home

Home is as advertised. We needed 5 bedrooms, and everything was as in the listing. Actually there is a 6th bedroom opportunity in a den room with a sofabed. Well maintained and beautiful views of the Kiawah River.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Definitely 5 ⭐️

A beautiful property, beautifully designed and well maintained. Stunning and peaceful views from every floor. Spacious and gracious bedrooms and shared space , professional quality, all the amenities. Has my highest rating, will return if possible!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Daughters wedding

Magnificent! The family who owns this home goes above and beyond to make your stay as seamless and beautiful as possible. The property manager Joyner has always been a pleasure to work with. This is our second time staying at this property and we hope to visit yearly! Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful home and location

This is a beautifully designed home with every amenity. We had nine friends staying together and each had their own bedroom and privacy, as well as extremely comfortable shared space. The kitchen was fully stocked for a lot of cooking and served us well. The views from each of the floors was stunning and Joyner Beasley was a fabulous host. Would definitely return, and highly recommend! 5 stars all around.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The Views

Just finished a week with a family of 10 from 15-73. The house was clean, comfortable and cool. The setting is beautiful with multiple places to view both sunrise and sunset. We caught many sharks, trout, black bass and flounder from the dock and kayaks. Check out the stars at night from the dock or decks. Quiet, gorgeous neighborhood with almost no traffic. The property management is very professional.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

4 Wonderful nights

We usually stay on the beach side when we visit Kiawah and we opted for this house on the river. We made the right choice! The house is very large with high ceilings, 3 floors and all kinds of bedroom, bath and living space options. The kitchen has is large and bright with tons of pots pans and utensils. We enjoyed the long dock, the large gas grill, and the porch overlooking the river. The house is in a very nice, quiet neighborhood, but close to the hotel, village, golf courses and tennis courts. It's a repeat.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023