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Family Retreat--Closest Oceanwoods Rental to Beach, Screened Porch, WiFi

Family Retreat--Closest Oceanwoods Rental to Beach, Screened Porch, WiFi

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Exterior
Front hall, with utility closet in photo
The high tech LG washer & dryer
The kitchen--quartz countertops, the 4-seat breakfast bar & GE Profile fridg
Kitchen details with Dacor gas cooktop, GE Profile dishwasher, oven & microwave

Overview of Family Retreat--Closest Oceanwoods Rental to Beach, Screened Porch, WiFi

Reviews
5 out of 5 Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6119 sq m

Popular amenities

  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning

Explore the area

Kiawah Island, SC
  • Popular LocationKiawah Island Beach1 min walk
  • Popular LocationNight Heron Park9 min walk
  • Popular LocationThe Ocean Course6 min drive
  • AirportCharleston, SC (CHS-Charleston Intl.)57 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Master Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Shared Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Family Retreat--Closest Oceanwoods Rental to Beach, Screened Porch, WiFi

The name Fifty Steps Cottage tells you the number of steps (give or take a few, depending on your height & the length of your stride) that you'll take in your under two minute walk to the nearby beach access. This is the closest Oceanwoods rental to the beach, ideal if you want to run back for lunch, for something you've forgotten, have a small child who needs a nap, or need to "use the facilities". This high-end, updated 1,280 square foot Oceanwoods cottage is on a quiet cul-de-sac directly across the street from a beach boardwalk (Boardwalk #15). Boardwalk 15 ends in a ramp to the beach--perfect for easy bike and stroller access.

Fifty Steps Cottage is designed to provide the two most important things about a beach vacation--relaxation & fun! Located in the desirable Oceanwoods sub-division in the convenient West Beach area of Kiawah, you're just steps away from the beach, bike & fitness paths and the children's playground at Night Heron Park. It's an ideal rental for families, multi-generational gatherings, a romantic getaway or a couples vacation.

West Beach is the section of Kiawah that's closest to the Security Gate. West Beach is also closer to the Freshfields shopping center and into Charleston than any other location on Kiawah. We're very close to the Sanctuary Hotel, making our cottage a convenient, ideal lodging for guests of weddings or other events held at that luxurious venue.

While at Kiawah, you'll be able to enjoy every imaginable outdoor activity. The island has 19 miles of leisure trails for walking, running or biking, and a spectacular 10 mile long beach. You can simply relax on the beach or on the screened porch, or indulge in more active endeavors--beach walks, beachcombing, building sand castles, burying your kids in the sand, swimming, boogie boarding, kayaking, sailing, fishing, biking, playing tennis or golf, bird watching, dolphin watching, spectacular sunset & moonrise views. Or relax indoors reading a book, playing cards, watching TV, or cooking in our fully-stocked gourmet kitchen.

We've vacationed on Kiawah for many years, and understand that a well-furnished, comfortably appointed place is what makes a carefree and memorable vacation. We've designed and completely furnished Fifty Steps Cottage so you can make the most of your beach getaway. This is a family-owned, newly renovated cottage, and we want you to relax, have fun and feel at home when you're here.

Step into the front door to find a 1,280 square foot indoors space, with hardwood floors and an open floor plan. You'll be greeted by a sparkling, newly-renovated kitchen with white quartz countertops, high end appliances, a gas range (rare at the beach) and a 4 seat breakfast bar. From the kitchen you'll move on to the dining area and then to the comfortable living room, which features a flat screen TV & DVD player.

You'll find a high speed internet connection and great cell phone reception.

KITCHEN: High end GE Profile appliances, Dacor 5 burner gas range (unusual to find a gas cooktop at the beach), white quartz countertops, drip coffee maker, Breville toaster oven, loads of dishes and glassware, pots and pans, baking pans, utensils for dining, cooking & serving. Breakfast bar seats 4.

DINING AREA: Seats 6 at the round table. Access the screened porch through the dining room's sliding glass doors.

LIVING ROOM: The spacious living room features a flat screen TV, WiFi, Cable, DVD player, high capacity ceiling fan, skylights, a pair of the most comfortable reclining leather theater seats with cup holders, plus additional seating, a few books & DVD's, playing cards.

Additionally, we provide a hideaway folding bed to help out if you have two children who don't like to sleep in the same bed. Sheets for the hideaway bed aren't provided; we recommend that you bring your own set of twin sheets.

BEDROOMS: All bedrooms feature fluffy duvets or comforters & pillows. Bed linens are provided. To facilitate maximum relaxation, each bedroom is equipped with a white noise maker.

MASTER BEDROOM: King Bed, sleeps 2, flat screen TV, white noise maker, attached bathroom with tub & shower

BEDROOM 2: Queen Bed, sleeps 2, flat screen TV, white noise maker, shared bath

BEDROOM 3: Queen Bed, sleeps 2, white noise maker, shared bath

BATHROOMS: Both bathrooms are recently renovated and feature granite countertops. The Master Bath has a combined tub-shower, and the Shared Bath has a walk-in shower. Towels and a starter supply of soap & other bath products are provided. There's a hair dryer in each bathroom vanity.

LAUNDRY: Nearly new, full-feature LG front-loading washer and dryer provided.

SCREENED PORCH: 128 square feet of breezy comfort with high capacity fan and skylight, the place to enjoy your morning coffee, meals around the table or cocktails.

OUTDOORS:
264 square foot deck with 2 lounge chairs and an outdoor gas grill (you'll find grill tools in a kitchen drawer). In the outdoor closet, find beach chairs, a small cooler for drinks, and toys for your use.
We grow some herbs in a pot on the deck, and invite our guests to clip the leaves for use in food & beverages.
Best of all, there's a private outdoor hot-and-cold enclosed shower, so you can comfortably (and privately) wash off after the beach.
Trash & recycling bins provided outdoors to the right of the deck stairs.

ENHANCED SAFETY & SANITARY FEATURES:
Housekeeping team will wear masks and gloves during the entire cleaning process.
All hard surfaces are wiped down with disinfecting wipes, including light switches, door handles, faucets and toilet flush handles, remotes & outdoor lockbox key pad when cleaners leave.
All comforters and pillow covers are run through the dryer between guests.
No one is permitted to go into the house once cleaning is completed, except for the pre-arrival inspector.

We've provided a supply of alcohol based hand-sanitizer, which is located in the cabinet under the kitchen sink.

Please Note: These extra cleaning/sanitizing procedures take an additional hour between each rental. For that reason, we're unable to honor requests for early check-in or late check-out.

ADDITIONAL FEATURES:
Air Conditioning throughout, ceiling fans in every room.
High Speed Internet & WIFI connection, great cell phone reception.
Bed linens, bath towels & a starter supply of soap, dishwashing liquid, laundry detergent, toilet paper, paper towels are provided. Bring your own beach towels.
Washer & Dryer on location
Ironing board and Iron are provided

GENERAL INFORMATION:
Kiawah is a gated community with 24 hour security.

Fifty Steps Cottage has its own driveway for outdoor parking for up to 4 cars. All cars must be parked in the driveway--no on-street parking.

Ideal for family vacations, multi-generational family trips, romantic getaways or three couples vacation.

Departure cleaning service is added to rental rates for each stay. Before leaving, please place your garbage and recycling in outdoor receptacles.

No telephone land line, so bring your cell phones. Great cell phone reception.

PLEASE NOTE: We have a no pets, no smoking policy

We've had the most wonderful guests stay at our cottage. In many cases, they almost feel like extended family. We look forward to getting to know a little bit about you and welcoming you to stay at Fifty Steps Cottage!

BOOKING INFORMATION:
CHECK IN: 4PM ET, CHECK OUT: 10AM ET

From Memorial Day through Labor Day, and Easter week and Christmas week, all bookings have a seven day minimum, from Saturday to Saturday.

KIAWAH FEATURES
5 Championship Golf Courses, tennis courts and miles of bike and nature trails trails. Amazing wildlife from alligators to bobcats to turtles.

Bicycle rentals: Many options available, including Island Bike & Surf with free pick up & delivery.

Restaurants, grocery store, wine and liquor, gas station at Freshfields Village shopping center, 2.4 miles. The Sanctuary Hotel with multiple restaurants and bars, roughly 1 mile.

In addition to Freshfields shopping center, find Rosebank Farms farm stand, about a mile outside of the Kiawah gate. They have a wide selection of local and other produce, fresh flowers, local shrimp & fish and locally baked goods. They do a great job of providing socially distanced shopping. There's also a Mexican food truck and a lobster roll food truck on their premises.

KIAWAH BUSINESS LICENSE: #RBL20-000188

Property manager

Beverly Carr and Larry Loeser
Premier Host
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Parking for a maximum of 4 cars--no parking on the street.
Please don't leave bikes on the driveway or walkway. All bikes must be kept in the bike rack on the right side of the driveway.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Kiawah Island

This cottage is located in West Beach, a neighbourhood in Kiawah Island, and is next to a golf course and on a river. Osprey Point and The Ocean Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit The Resort Shop and Edisto Island Serpentarium. Travelling with kids? Consider Splash Zone Waterpark and Fort Lamar Historic Preserve. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

What's nearby

  • Kiawah Island Beach - 1 min walk
  • Night Heron Park - 9 min walk
  • The Ocean Course - 6 min drive
  • Turtle Point Golf Course - 9 min drive
  • Freshfields Village - 10 min drive

Getting around

  • Charleston, SC (CHS-Charleston Intl.) - 58 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Sanctuary at Kiawah Island - 17 min walk
  • The Salty Dog Cafe - 11 min drive
  • The Ocean Room - 19 min walk
  • King Street Grille - 11 min drive
  • Jasmine Porch - 19 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Family Retreat--Closest Oceanwoods Rental to Beach, Screened Porch, WiFi pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Family Retreat--Closest Oceanwoods Rental to Beach, Screened Porch, WiFi?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Family Retreat--Closest Oceanwoods Rental to Beach, Screened Porch, WiFi?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Family Retreat--Closest Oceanwoods Rental to Beach, Screened Porch, WiFi located?

This family-friendly Kiawah Island cottage is located by the ocean, within a 10-minute walk of Kiawah Island Beach and Night Heron Park. Turtle Point Golf Course and Osprey Point are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

5

Exceptional

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4.9/5

Cleanliness

5/5

Check-in

5/5

Communication

5/5

Location

5/5

Listing accuracy

Reviews

5/5 Excellent

Jessica E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely stay
Our family had a wonderful stay in your cottage. Excellent location on a non-trafficked road by cul de sac across the street from the beach. Personally my favorite spot on the island. Cottage was extremely well maintained and clean. Felt like a home away from home. Thank you!
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2024

5/5 Excellent

Trish J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Kiawah retreat
This property is so close to the beach. It makes for a very enjoyable stay. Private, quiet, and well appointed property makes you want your stay to never end.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

5/5 Excellent

Martha D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Kiawah cottage
We had a wonderful vacation week. This cottage worked very well for our small 3 generation family of 2 grandparents, parents, and 1 child. Thank you to the hosts of this property. We appreciate the opportunity to enjoy your beach home.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

5/5 Excellent

John B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Vacation
Place was everything we expected.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024

5/5 Excellent

Karen B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Winter week at 50 Steps
This home is beautifully appointed and location near beach access was perfect. Owners were responsive to minor problem and it was dealt with immediately. Home was comfortable and every thing we needed for our week was provided. Wish it had been warmer so we could have made use of beautiful screened porch, attached private deck, and outdoor shower. Bedroom and bathroom linens were good quality. Everything pristine. Kitchen nicely furnished with everything needed for cooking and serving. Excellent place to stay for small group. We had 4 adults and it was perfect. Two more adults would have made it tight with bathroom and for watching TV. Enjoyed the photos of Kiawah Beach that the owners had taken and framed. Decor was very tasteful and pleasant for spending time. My biggest complaint about Kiawah, not this rental, was having to time leaving and returning to Island to avoid traffic. Can’t imagine what it’s like in the summer. Will note that kitchen towels and more hangers in closets would have been greatly appreciated.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

About the host

Hosted by Beverly Carr and Larry Loeser

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We've been visiting Kiawah every year since before our two sons were born. They're now grown and on their own, but still join us with their wives every year for our annual family vacation. We've built decades of happy memories on the Island and continue to create new memories even with adult sons. We want our guests to do the same.

We enjoy going on the beach together to swim, lounge on beach chairs, play catch, take walks, collect shells or go kayaking. (When the kids were small, we endlessly built sand castles with moats.)

One of our favorite things to do now is walk or bike to the west end of the beach at low tide to try to catch the dolphins breaching--swimming up fleetingly on the shore of the Kiawah River as they feed on small fish. This past year, we saw a whole family of dolphins, including a baby--a thrilling sight and a first for us! We also enjoy going to the beach each evening as the sun goes down to view the breathtaking, panoramic sunsets and moonrises from our section of the beach.

Why they chose this property

We fell in love with the Oceanwoods development because of its great location--very close to the beach and the playground, and in the West Beach end of Kiawah--the closest to Kiawah's Freshfields shopping center and to Johns Island & James Island restaurants and downtown Charleston. We like it because of its cozy cottages and walkable neighborhood feel, all in a quiet, low traffic area.

Sometimes we can hear the ocean when we're sitting on our deck or screened porch--just delightful! And we can always hear birds when we're out there.

We decided that we would buy an Oceanwoods cottage only if it met 2 important criteria--it had to be very close to one of the ocean boardwalks and it had to have a screened porch. Fifty Steps Cottage met both of these requirements, and in fact is the closest Oceanwoods rental to the beach, just across the road from Boardwalk #15. We love it when we emerge from the shaded beach boardwalk to suddenly find ourselves viewing the panoramic beach vista.

Plus the cottage has an airy screened porch with a high capacity ceiling fan and a skylight. The cottage has 3 bedrooms, which is ideal for us and our two grown sons. We decided to add an outdoor hot-and-cold shower because what could be better than showering outside under the leafy canopy of live oaks? Plus it eases bathroom congestion in the late afternoon when we all get off the beach.

What makes this property unique

We bought this home from a couple who had completely updated and renovated it as their permanent retirement residence, but then decided to move closer to their adult children. We loved the improvements they made--all new bathrooms with granite countertops, a spacious luxurious kitchen with a gas stove--almost unheard of at the beach, sparkling white quartz countertops, a breakfast bar and a fully open floor plan. They left many of their furnishings, including a pair of reclining theater seats in the living room--the utmost in relaxation and movie-viewing comfort!

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