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Multi-level home with private pool, lanai & enclosed deck - beach nearby

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Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Entire home

5 bedrooms5 bathrooms242 sq m

Popular amenities

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

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About this property

Multi-level home with private pool, lanai & enclosed deck - beach nearby

  • Summary:

    Governors Drive Getaway



    The Space:

    Enjoy true luxury at this multi-level home nestled beneath the trees on Kiawah Island. This home features with a private pool, a sundeck protected from prying eyes by a nine-foot wall, and a covered lanai for enjoying beautiful days. With multiple porches boasting fabulous views, you may want to spend most of your time outside. Between the flatscreen TVs, a beautiful kitchen, and cozy bedrooms, there is plenty of luxury to enjoy inside.



    What's Nearby:

    This home is only one mile from the beach and could not be in a better location! The Kiawah Beachwalker Park is thirteen miles away and Kiawah Island Golf Resort is only eight miles away.



    Things to Know:



    Parking allowed for 3 vehicles. Parking passes are required and should be displayed in the vehicle at all times.



    City/town permit number: RBL25-000248

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Things to do

  • 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: 2,601 square feet

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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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

The primary guest making the reservation must be 25 years of age or older.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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

About the neighborhood

Located near the beach, this vacation home is in Vanderhorst Plantation, a neighborhood in Kiawah Island. Osprey Point Golf Course and Turtle Point Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Freshfields Village and Center Street. Ready for a night out? Consider The Charleston Pour House and Historic Rice Mill. Discover the area's water adventures with fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling. Visit our Kiawah Island travel guide
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Kiawah Island, SC

What's nearby

  • A wooden boardwalk leading to a beach with a calm sea and a sunset sky.
    Kiawah Island Beach
    7 min drive - 3.6 km
  • A wooden pier extending over a body of water with a bird standing on the edge.
    Night Heron Park
    11 min drive - 6.9 km
  • A golf course with a clear blue sky, green grass, and a few buildings in the distance.
    The Ocean Course
    14 min drive - 8.2 km
  • Osprey Point Golf Course
    3 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Turtle Point Golf Course
    11 min drive - 6.6 km

Getting around

  • Charleston Station
    72 min drive
  • Charleston Intl. Airport (CHS)
    64 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Nest Market
    18 min drive
  • The Ocean Room
    16 min drive
  • Jasmine Porch
    16 min drive
  • The Salty Dog Cafe
    28 min drive
  • The Lobby Bar
    16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Multi-level home with private pool, lanai & enclosed deck - beach nearby pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Multi-level home with private pool, lanai & enclosed deck - beach nearby?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Multi-level home with private pool, lanai & enclosed deck - beach nearby?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Multi-level home with private pool, lanai & enclosed deck - beach nearby located?

Located in Vanderhorst Plantation, this vacation home is 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Kiawah Island Beach and 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from Osprey Point Golf Course. Turtle Point Golf Course and Night Heron Park are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Reviews

Multi-level home with private pool, lanai & enclosed deck - beach nearby Reviews

8.8

Excellent

8.4

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

4.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 34 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 34 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 34 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 34 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 34 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay

Wonderful - all it said it would be. Room for everyone and pool was a plus.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Charming Luxury Home

This home was a gem in Kiawah Island, secluded and spacious with a private pool. Clean and well maintained, it was a pleasure to get away and be able to explore what Charleston and SC has to offer!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great vacation!

Great home with lots of room to spread out. The pool was a must with the hot temperatures. It’s on the small side, but we still enjoyed spending time out there daily. Beach access was a little over a mile away so it was an easy ride on bikes. The kitchen was well stocked and house very clean. The only things we’d change are having some more dish towels and wash cloths for the kitchen and updated tv’s so we could stream. Overall it was a great home for our family vacation!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our family enjoyed this beautiful house. Very clean, and the best stocked kitchen with cookware. The island is very secure and beautiful! The beach was beautiful and clean. We would love to stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was an amazing house with a beach vibe. The pool and deck area were great for relaxing.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home in a great location! It was perfect for our family and had everything we could possibly need. Very clean and lovely!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Kiawah vacation

This was a great vacation rental for our group. Ample bedrooms, well appointed kitchen, and a wonderful outdoor space (they even added a large table and chairs with umbrella by the pool.). It was clean, and we felt at home. Would rent again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful house in a great neighborhood

We really enjoyed our stay on Kiowah Island. The house was beautiful and well equipped.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Really nice house and great location

Very clean and lovely home. We love staying here. Only issue is revolved around check in and finding beach access.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great House to Stay with Friends

This property has plenty of room and bathrooms to accommodate a tennis team of women. The pool and deck was a great place to gather and relax.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great family house

Very comfortable home. Easy bike ride to Ocean Course Beach. Pool was great for little ones, especially after a hot day at the beach. We totally enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place

Everything was perfect the house was amazing and weather perfect what a nice island. Every time I texted you guys always responded what great service
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very nice

Great experience, everyone was happy !
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Golf Party Fun

The check in process was so simple. The house had every amenity we needed to enjoy our stay. The pool was nice. Beds were comfy. Enjoyed the golfing and a night out in Charleston. Overall a wonderful experience!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great island getaway

While the house needs some cosmetic attention, the island surroundings made it unimportant. Somehow, even with beautiful trees all around the pool gets a full day of sun. We liked it well enough to consider going back.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Big House, Bare Bones

About a 20 minute walk to the beach. Spacious house with beautiful pool and patio. Bare bones, so be sure to bring extra detergent, soap, coffee, cream, beach towels, etc.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The Campbells

This was perfect for my daughter's grandmother's passing. So thank you.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Beautiful Home

Our family had a wonderful time again at Kiawah we loved the pool and per usual the beach is the best! We did run out of propane for the gas grill The extra tank was empty. And the living room sofa was hard on the behind!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Pool area

We loved the pool as it was shallow and then had a deep section. Our toddler could enjoy the shallow area and play. The surrounding deck was perfect for sunning and grilling out. It was very private. 12 minute bike ride to Boardwalk 40 to enjoy the beach. Quick car ride to Osprey point clubhouse and also the Ryder Cup Bar for food and drinks. More outdoor lighting would be nice for entering the home after dark.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Stay

Had such a great time at the Vanderhorst Plantation. We were 3 families with a total of 5 kids all 2 and under. With doors closed and sound machines on, you can’t hear anything outside each room. It allowed all the parents to have a great time as well. The kids loved the pool which conveniently had a very shallow end as well allowing the 2 year olds to play in knee high water then jump in deeper when they had their Floatie’s on. The beach was only a mile away with easy parking and short walk from the parking lot. Overall excellent stay. Look forward to coming back next year.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The house wasn't that clean, and there was a bug issue .

The house wasn't that clean, and there was a bad bug issue. The vrbo staff was very helpful with addressing issues. The pool was great to have, and the home havd ALOT of space. The good forsure out weighed the hiccups of the home.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful family getaway

We always love when the advertisement is exactly what the property offers. The house was wonderful and the options on the island made our stay memorable. The one suggestion we offer is to upgrade the downstairs master to a king bed. We agree with other posts that although there are 5 bedrooms, since 4 are upstairs showing a common living space, the property may not easily accommodate multiple families who want there own space. Since it was just our family the kids LOVED having their own kid’s space upstairs with a stocked mini fridge and hang out space. There are some minor upkeeps needed on the grounds but that comes with any property. We would definitely recommend this house to anyone looking for a quiet, get away space.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great family spot

Overall, we were so appreciative of the hospitality by both the owner and the property manager. Kiawah is beautiful. It has a great bike ride route to the beach. We ate on the screened in porch every night. A few things to note - it's a small house for 5 bedrooms so you definitely don't want to have too many people (living areas are small). It had some odd maintenance issues that we couldn't fix while we were there because of COVID-19 (the handles on the doors fell off and some other strange things). That said, the property manager was incredibly helpful and responsive - if it wasn't during corona, I'm sure they would have come to fix right away.
Stayed 1 night in May 2020
Verified review

8/10 Good

Beautiful Home, a combo of Kiawah and Tuscany

Stunning place, perfect for a family, and possibly 2 families. But it did feel a bit stripped down rather than luxurious, as if someone had thought college kids might rent it (or 2 families). Or maybe they were going for a bit of rustic Italy. We made several inquiries ahead of time about getting the pool heated and would have gladly paid extra, but VRBO wrongly told us the pool didn't have a heater. It might be a little far from the beach for some, but we found it to be an easy 12 min bike ride to a number of nice beach access points. The house is quiet and beautiful despite being on the main road, especially the pool deck. Just like Tuscany, if you go for a week, you'll want to stay a month.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2019
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Seventh bedrooms did not have dressers in them. There were no hangers in closets to hang clothes on. The house really needed a very deep cleaning. There were spiderwebs all over some of the things were broken the door handles. The bedskirts had stains on them, which were disgusting. For as expensive as the place was, it was very disappointing. Also, we didn’t realize until we got there that we were not able to heat the pool. We would’ve happily paid to heat the pool, but that wasn’t even an option.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025