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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 81153 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Kiawah Island, SC
  • Place, Kiawah Beachwalker Park
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Kiawah Island Beach
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Cougar Point Golf Course
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, Charleston, SC (CHS-Charleston Intl.)
    ‪51 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Kiawah Island

Located in West Beach, this vacation home is adjacent to Kiawah Island Beach and within a 5-minute walk of Kiawah Beachwalker Park. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a balcony, and a refrigerator.
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What's nearby

  • Kiawah Beachwalker Park - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Kiawah Island Beach - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Cougar Point Golf Course - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Freshfields Village - 7 min drive - 3.5 miles
  • College of Charleston - 43 min drive - 28.3 miles

Getting around

  • Charleston Intl. Airport (CHS) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Nest Market - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Jasmine Porch - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Ocean Room - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Lobby Bar - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Java Java - ‬7 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.

Sparrow Pond Cottage Home on Beautiful Kiawah Island

You will enjoy your stay at our comfortable cottage beach home, which is located in the popular Sparrow Pond neighborhood on Kiawah Island, well known for its breathtaking beauty and close proximity to the beach and the city of Charleston.

Our cottage home has three bedrooms and two full bathrooms. In one of the rooms is a queen-size bed. The other two bedrooms have two twin beds. There is also a pullout couch. Maximum occupancy is eight people, by ordinance.

Bath towels and linens are supplied. The newly remodeled kitchen is ready to use, and there is an outdoor gas grille, so all you need to bring is food. Our cottage home also has a washer, dryer, two smart television sets, and wireless internet.

This may not be the fanciest or best decorated cottage on the island, but it the most practical for your family beach vacation.

Wireless internet is available to our guests. Our beach home is a great place for remote work. If you can work from home, you may as well work from our beach home.

Sorry, no pets.

Sorry, no smoking.

Three car limit.

Please check the availability calendar or call for availability. We require a down payment of 25% of the cost of the stay to reserve your stay. The balance of your payment is due three weeks before your arrival. Check-in is 4:00 PM. Check-out is 10:00 AM.

There is a $200 cleaning fee for all stays.

Town of Kiawah Island business license number RBL19-005838

Keywords: Cottage Beach Home
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen, 2 bathrooms, and a balcony, and there's space to spread out with 3 bedrooms. Guests can enjoy a Smart TV and stay connected with free WiFi. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a coffee maker, and an ironing board.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Limited onsite parking

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • No elevator
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 1,153 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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
Driving? This property offers limited parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
  • 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 fire extinguisher and a smoke detector.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property

Frequently asked questions

What can I see around this vacation home?

This vacation home is situated in West Beach, just steps from Kiawah Island Beach, and within a 10-minute walk of Kiawah Beachwalker Park and Cougar Point Golf Course. You'll also find Night Heron Park and Freshfields Village within a short drive.

Is parking available on site at Sparrow Pond Cottage Home on Beautiful Kiawah Island?

Yes, though parking is limited parking.

Is this vacation home associated with 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.

Is Sparrow Pond Cottage Home on Beautiful Kiawah Island good for couples?

Couples will appreciate amenities at this vacation home, including a kitchen and a smart TV in each house and a kitchen in some.

Does Sparrow Pond Cottage Home on Beautiful Kiawah Island have a hot tub?

No, this vacation home doesn't have a spa tub.

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.

Does Sparrow Pond Cottage Home on Beautiful Kiawah Island have connecting rooms available?

No, this vacation home doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

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 21 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Sparrow Pond Cottage Home on Beautiful Kiawah Island?

Yes, every house at Sparrow Pond Cottage Home on Beautiful Kiawah Island comes with a balcony.

Sparrow Pond Cottage Home on Beautiful Kiawah Island Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 57 out of 79 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 79 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 79 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 79 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 79 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

VAISHALI P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Unpretentious and cozy home with all amenities. A perfect experience for our family holiday.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Shannon M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay! Everything was exactly as described, very clean, and proximity to the beach was perfect.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nathan L.

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

beach

very nice place and great location
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

bwhites721

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place. Nothing fancy but perfect for the beach.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Erica P.

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

Great trip

We had a wonderful time on Kiawah!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Peggy D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We love coming to Kiawah. This house was comfortable and we enjoyed the location in West Beach. We really enjoyed the pool which was just a short walk from the house. The space worked for our group of six adults.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Katrina F.

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

Great family trip

We had a wonderful stay here. The location is great with easy access to the beach, pool, and bike path. The screen porch was our favorite place and was cool enough to work on puzzles due to shade and a great fan! The owners were wonderful to rent from, with great communication!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

John G.

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

Amazing

The location was great for our family. Close to the neighborhood pool and beach access. Loved it.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michael B.

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

Wonderful Beach Vacation

Everything about Kiawah Island was wonderful. The house was a short walk through a quiet neighborhood to access the beach. The beach itself was one of the best we’ve been to. The owners were very responsive and we had no issues with the house.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michele G.

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

Loved our stay

Loved everything about the trip. Beautiful help from the hoat with our grocery order that they kindly put away for us. So that when we arrived our food was all there. Wonderful on all accounts. Memories made!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Peter H.

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

Great Location and Gorgeous Island

We had a wonderful time at the house. The owners were very quick to respond to any issues we had and came out same day to look at one. The location is unbeatable with a quick walk to the beach and pool access. We had a great time there and definitely look forward to the opportunity to come back! Great communication from the owners again!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Chris W.

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

Perfect location for a Kiawah stay

This is a perfect home for 1st timers or the frequent Kiawah guest. This is minutes from the beach. Sparrow Pond is walking distance to Inlet Cove or a quick bike ride to the general store. Kids rode bikes all over the island. I’ve been coming to the island since ‘84 and would stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Hope H.

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

West end Kiawah island

The cottage was very nice. Well equipped kitchen. We really like the west end of the island for wildlife (birds) along the beach. Other favorite activity is biking with wind on beach then back through properties along bike paths.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Walker S.

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

New Year's Family Trip

The house is located on the west end of the island. It could use an update but it is very functional and we enjoyed our stay. The three bedrooms gave us plenty of room to spread out. The beach is a short walk or bike ride away. There are also numerous activities offered through the resort which we enjoyed during our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Angela S.

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

Clean, reliable appliances, and everything we hoped!

The owners were absolutely phenomenal at responding to inquiries leading up to our visit. The house was clean and just what we needed. We enjoyed the full kitchen, and appreciated the washer and dryer. The beds were rather firm, which only two of us were not great fans of. We found the beach easily. It was a very enjoyable visit!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mike R.

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

Kiawah Island wedding.

Found this house for a wedding we attended. The house was clean and well kept and supplied. The owners were very easy to communicate with and answered all of my questions promptly. It was 600 steps to beach and 300 to pool. We really enjoyed our stay. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lucy W.

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

Perfect for our family!

Loved the location, close to pool and beach! House was just the right size for our family, my husband and I with our two daughters and their husbands and their babies. Huge TV for watching the football games, great table for our family game playing and well equipped kitchen! It’s not a huge or fancy house but perfect for our great family vacation! Owners are very responsive to any communication and they provided the information we needed in a timely manner. Attentive to details-all the light switches were labeled-very thoughtful!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tony P.

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

Our yearly oasis at Kiawah

We have been renting this condo from the McCarty's for quite a few years and have been coming down to Kiawah since 1981. We used to stay just next door until that property was sold. Luckily, we found the McCarty's and have been very satisfied. I have even talked to Rob during our stay if I find something that is not up to par. Rob takes care of it on the spot. Thank you.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Laura W.

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

Clean home away from home.

We absolutely enjoyed our stay at this cottage. We found everything in order and very clean upon our arrival. Kitchen was readily equipped for many meals during our stay. I did want to point out that we expected the walk to beach to be a little closer than it actually was. With 3 teenagers in tow, all able to help carry our beach load, it took us nearly 10 minutes to get to the boardwalk. I would advise a beach wagon or cart for families with younger kids. Not ideal for anyone who needs assistance walking.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lena F.

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

Peaceful and well-laid out

Property was as described. Easy to pass through the security gate, and easy to gain entry to the property. Our first time staying this westward in Kiawah. Quiet neighborhood; no road or neighbor noise. The property has three bedrooms which was great for our family! We have particular sleepers, so the ability to switch beds and/or rooms if needed was fabulous! The owners don't ask a lot of cleanup from guests, which is nice if you don't want to do that, but we love to show our appreciation by cleaning up as much as we can! It's a quiet, lovely spot on Kiawah.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Greg K.

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

Great value / location!

Overall we really enjoyed our stay. The value and location are exceptional. A few aspects of the unit are outdated, like the floor plan with too few windows, but this was fine for the price range. The main issue with the unit is that the master bedroom has an extremely soft and saggy mattress that caused me unnecessary pain and discomfort. As a much more minor issue, the master bathroom didn’t seem to have any hot water reaching the sink. Again, overall, the unit met our needs and provided all of the amenities we were looking for. Fix these fixable issues, and this would be a 5 star review.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kevin A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was the second time that we have stayed at this property. (First time in 2011). The group consisted of five adults and one teenager. We were comfortable inside of the cottage. A fully equipped kitchen allowed for us cook and prepare food each day. We enjoyed the big-screen TV during the evening hours. The proximity to the beach and the community pool was very influential in our choice of returning to this property. Both are within walking distance of the cottage. Not once did we use our bicycles to go to the pool or beach. Owners have great communication (via Vrbo messages). Overall, we are very satisfied with our stay and would entertain returning for a third time.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Chandler C.

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

Quiet and private

The beach was not crowded at all. Great time of year to go. Only “issues” we encountered is my truck (F150) would barely fit under the house so it made it difficult getting in and out. We had to move the truck every time we needed to access the storage area and that was frequently because you are not allowed to leave items in view of the street. I noticed all the neighboring houses had larger and wider carports. That would have been helpful. The place wasn’t dirty, but it just needs some updating. Everything is pretty worn out but it didn’t bother us because we spent most our time at the beach. The pool is shaded so it was freezing cold this time of year so something to consider there. Hosts were really nice and quick to respond.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Julia Amalia H.

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

Beachhouse

Die Lage ist phänomenal— sehr schön, sehr ruhig in West Beach. Direkt am Strand, der durch einen kurzen Fußweg zu erreichen ist. Die Küche könnte etwas besser ausgestattet sein.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Ryan S.

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

Great location

The property was on a cul de sac very close to a nice community pool and the beach. Owners/property managers had very good communication. The only downsides were the furnishings of the house needed replacement (stains on bedding, couch and porch furniture), and some of the sliding glass doors were not supposed to be used because they needed replacement.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

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