Modern Luxury in Kiawah: Walk To Beach, Private Pool And Hot Tub!
Capturing the true essence of a relaxing Kiawah getaway, treat yourself to a stay at 181 Glen Abbey. This luxury vacation home is nestled in the Vanderhorst Plantation of Kiawah Island Resort. The home completed a full year renovation in February 2018, brandishing the home in new furnishings, updated appliances and modern fixtures. The home was designed for enjoying Kiawah's natural beauty and luxurious accommodations.
One of the main features of the home is the amazing outdoor space. Surrounded by mature palm trees, the infinity pool appears to flow into a tranquil lagoon and the heated outdoor spa is ideal for relaxation. The secluded deck is perfect for entertaining or sunbathing. As soon as you enter the grandiose, two-story foyer, the sophistication of Kiawah Island is captured inside this well decorated property. The living room, decorated in a contemporary chic style, boasts floor to ceiling windows allowing the natural sunlight to fill the gorgeous space. There are panoramic views of the infinity pool and Canvasback Pond from almost every room. The living room has a 65” mounted flat-screen TV with Sonos sound system. The plush seating, in cream and blue hues, includes a sectional sofa and several club chairs for watching a good show or indulging with a good book.
The dining room area is located just off the open living room and features elegant table seating for 10 guests. Modern luxury extends to the large, newly renovated, gourmet kitchen, which contains custom cabinetry with open faced shelves and tile backsplash as well as high-end stainless steel appliances (Sub-Zero, Wolf, Bosch) and a large island for extra counter-space to make cooking a breeze. The large kitchen island, including the large farmhouse sink, for perfect for hosting an area to socialize or prep a delicious meal. You can utilize the 4 high-top chairs at island or the two-person breakfast counter for additional dining seating. Don't forget about the outdoor grill, perfect for a backyard BBQ.
Finishing off the main floor is a spacious king bedroom and a French doors leading to the pool. This bedroom has a private bathroom which is fully-upgraded with granite countertops and a modern tiled standing shower.
Halfway up the stairs, you'll find the impressive master suite. It features a king size bed, reading nook, and two comfortable arm chairs. The private, spa-style bathroom has dual vanities, soaking tub and huge walk-in shower.
At the top of the stairs are the remaining three guest bedrooms with fully-renovated, en-suite bathrooms. Bedrooms three, four and five contain one king bed, three twin beds (third bed is a twin-trundle bed), and two queen beds, respectively. Each room is decorated in classic coastal decor, attractive furnishings, and have flat screened TVs.
There is also an inviting upstairs living room area, with a pull-out sleeper sofa and comfortable arm chairs, offering more space for watching TV, playing games, or relaxing. Additionally, there is a small loft area just up the charming circular staircase for a peak at the gorgeous island views. A nice addition to further make this place your own.
Additionally, the home has upgraded WiFi and smart TVs throughout the home to enhance the experience of working/schooling remotely and streaming your favorite shows and movies. And, there is a small, portable desk and desk chair in the upstairs den, which can be relocated for your convenience.
An access bridge just next to the home allows for a short 4-minute walk over to 10 miles of sandy beaches. Golf on five world class courses. Play tennis on premier courts. Bike on over 30 miles of trails. Kayak in the tidal creeks. Fish in lagoons or at sea. Sun by the ocean or pool side. All the pleasures of an island vacation are waiting. Spend your next vacation living luxuriously and surrounded by the low-country beauty of Kiawah Island! We would love to welcome you to Glen Abbey!
Pool Access: Private Pool And Hot Tub Beach Distance: Short 4 Minute Walk, Bridge Access To The Beach Is Right Beside Your Home! View: Lagoon Pets: Not Allowed Floor Level: 2 Story Home Square Footage: Est.: 3840 Bedroom 1: First Floor: King Bed, Private Bath With Shower Only, TV Bedroom 2: Half-Way Level Between Floors: 1 King Bed, Private Bath With Shower And Separate Garden Tub, TV Bedroom 3: Upstairs: End Of Hallway: 1 King Bed, Private Bath With Shower Only, TV Bedroom 4: Upstairs To Left Side Of Hallway: 3 Twin Beds (third bed is a Twin-Trundle), Semi-Private Bath (Connects To Hallway If Needed), Has Shower And Tub Combo, TV Bedroom 5: Upstairs: Right Side Of Hallways: Two Queens, Private Bath With Shower Only, TV Internet Access: Upgraded WiFi Parking: 4 Cars Garage Access: Yes, Garage On Left Side Closest To House Is For Guest Use BBQ Grill: Gas Grill (new in 2025) Fireplace: Unavailable For Guest Use Washer/Dryer: Yes Telephone: N/A Non-Smoking: Yes Kitchen: Fully Equipped Outdoor Shower: Yes Tennis Court Access: Pay To Play At West Beach Tennis Court & Roy Barth Tennis Center Golf Access: 5 Public Golf Courses - Ocean Course, Turtle Point, Osprey Point, Cougar Point, Oak Point
Kiawah Business License #: RBL19-006733
*Please note this property does not have access to the Kiawah Resort pools; Only the private pool at the home.*
Pool heating may be available for an additional charge, please contact Sweetgrass for further information.
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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
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
About the area
Kiawah Island
Located near the beach, this holiday home is in Vanderhorst Plantation, a neighbourhood in Kiawah Island. Turtle Point Golf Course and Osprey Point Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit The Resort Shop and Splash Zone Waterpark. James Island Arts and Cultural Center and Edisto Island Serpentarium are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours and cycling nearby.
Charleston, SC (CHS-Charleston Intl.) - 65 min drive
Restaurants
Jasmine Porch - 7 min drive
Linnette’s - 33 min drive
The Nest Market - 9 min drive
FortyEight - Wine Bar & Kitchen - 19 min drive
River Room at The River Course At Kiawah Island Club - 9 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Modern Luxury in Kiawah: Walk To Beach, Private Pool And Hot Tub! pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Modern Luxury in Kiawah: Walk To Beach, Private Pool And Hot Tub!?
As of 28 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Modern Luxury in Kiawah: Walk To Beach, Private Pool And Hot Tub! on 16 May 2026 start from AU$1,672, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at Modern Luxury in Kiawah: Walk To Beach, Private Pool And Hot Tub!?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Modern Luxury in Kiawah: Walk To Beach, Private Pool And Hot Tub!?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
Where is Modern Luxury in Kiawah: Walk To Beach, Private Pool And Hot Tub! located?
Located in Vanderhorst Plantation, this holiday home is within 3 miles (5 km) of Turtle Point Golf Course, Night Heron Park and Kiawah Island Beach. Osprey Point Golf Course is 2 mi (3.2 km) away.
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
It’s a great house for our family… the pool is outstanding, the location and walk to the beach perfect
We had a wonderful time with all the family
Thank you for another good year
Michele H.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Aug 2023
We're delighted to hear that you had a wonderful time with everyone. Thank you for appreciating the outstanding pool, convenient location, and the enjoyable walk to the beach. We're thrilled to have been a part of another good year for your family.
This house was just phenomenal! It was beautiful, the perfect layout, and furnished in modern classic taste that makes this house feel well beyond a rental
We’d love to go back !
Lois R.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Aug 2020
It is such a pleasure to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us. Thank you for taking a moment to leave a review regarding your vacation. We hope you come back again soon!
Sincerely,
Sweetgrass Properties
This house was everything we hoped for: Newly renovated, with clean and modern amenities throughout. Short walk to the beach. Gorgeous infinity pool and hot tub. Large kitchen and a nice grilling patio to boot. Would highly recommend! Also a shout out to Sweetgrass Properties that manages the house—they did a fantastic job.
Joel H.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Oct 2021
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us such a great review about your recent stay! It is always such a pleasure to hear all the great stories from our guests about their vacations, especially ones like this. We hope you come back and stay with us again soon!
Sincerely,
Sweetgrass Properties
Great house — a few hiccups with the Jaccuzi abundance a few roaches. Overall, a great time.
Victor H.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 28 July 2020
Thank you for the great review. We hope you come back again soon!
Sincerely,
Sweetgrass Properties
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Laura H.
5 Feb 2020
Incredible House on Kiawah
We greatly enjoyed our week long stay at this property. The floor plan is bright and open and the entire home is beautifully decorated and recently renovated. The bedrooms are spacious and the adjoining bathrooms are very nice. The amenities are fantastic. We loved the outdoor area with the pool and spa and the view of the lagoon from the deck is gorgeous. The house location is perfect with a very short walk (couple of minutes) to the beach. We highly recommend this property and would definitely stay here again!
Laura H.
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Sept 2020
Thank you for the 5-star review! We are so pleased to hear you enjoyed this house during your beach vacation. We hope you come back again soon!
Best wishes,
Sweetgrass Properties
Perfect size for our family. Perfect location for the beach and location for groceries and getting on and off the island. A few items to improve on drying pad for dishes, more towels for kitchen and floor in main master needs mildew removed
And we did have a pretty big water leaking from ceiling in stairwell….. was reported. Of course there was A LOT of rain a couple of nights
All in all we will probably consider staying next year
Thank you
Michele H.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Aug 2022
Hi Michele! Thanks so much for your 5 star review and your feedback! That's very helpful for us. I wanted to clarify for future renters that we do have additional towels and a drying mat in the kitchen now! We had the home thoroughly cleaned and found no sign of mildew. The roof leak has also been repaired! We have a brand new roof, but it appeared one of the tiles had lifted during a storm. But all is well now. Again, I appreciate your review and feedback, and we hope to host again! Take care!
From a partner site
6/10 Okay
Noel W.
16 Aug 2020
Average
Outside patio area looks like it hasn't been power washed in quite sometime. Deck and windows covered in bugs. Stains on some inside furniture. Shower was mildewed.
Loft seemed very dirty. Needs to be cleaned.
Kitchen was pretty well stocked.
Great location.
Noel W.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Oct 2020
We appreciate you taking some time to leave us a review regarding your recent stay. We have passed along the notes you mentioned to the property manager so they can address these issues immediately. The cleaning team is addressing the shower and inside furniture immediately, so those will no longer be a problem. The property manager is also talking with the owner to schedule a time to pressure wash the outdoor patio area. This should be taken care of soon too. That being said, we hope you still enjoyed your stay. If you have any other comments or concerns, please do not hesitate to reach out. We are always happy to help!
Sincerely,
Sweetgrass Properties
Verified
6/10 Okay
Anna W.
22 Sept 2021
Liked: Check-in, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
Bday Vaca
Entered the property to huge dead roaches and dirty dishes in the dishwasher. Appeared the property had not been properly cleaned prior to our arrival. Water shut off at 9 pm. Was resolved in a timely fashion but should have never happened. Pool was not cleaned out.
Anna W.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Oct 2021
We appreciate you giving us some feedback about your recent stay! That being said, we sincerely apologize for the condition of the property upon your arrival. Both the cleaning team and the property management team are aware of this and will take appropriate measures to mitigate these issues and miscommunications moving forward! However, we did want to address the items that you did mention. The pool is cleaned twice a week so debris may fall into the pool on non-cleaning days. Pest control does have their scheduled inspections, so they will look into resolving any roach issues as well! If you have any other comments or questions please do not hesitate to reach out. We are more than happy to help!
Sincerely,
Sweetgrass Properties
Our family had an amazing week at 181 Glen Abbey. We loved everything about your well appointed home. The adults especially all enjoyed the comfort of King size beds for the 3 couples. The children had a big time in the pool. Your location is excellent. So nice to take the short walk along the beautiful path to the beach. Perfect!
Mike M.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Aug 2021
We appreciate you taking a moment to leave us a great review about your recent stay! Thank you for the 5-stars! We hope you come back soon!
Best wishes,
Sweetgrass Properties
Great property, in a great location. Spacious and comfortable.
Loved the house! Great location next to the path that leads to the beach, and great comms with the owner.
Chris J.
Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Sept 2020
Thank you for the great review! We hope you come back again soon!
Sincerely,
Sweetgrass Properties
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Kim S.
24 Aug 2020
Beach Fun
We very much enjoyed our stay. 181 is a beautiful home. We all lives the walk to the beach over the bridge, cooked some great meals in the well equipped kitchen, and had lots of fun in the pool. The locks on the sliding glass doors in the back of the house are broken making it impossible to lock the house up and despite following the provided directions for the hot tub to the letter we were never able to get it going.
Kim S.
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Sept 2020
Thank you for taking a moment to leave us some feedback regarding your recent stay! We appreciate the 5-star review. It is such a pleasure to hear that you had such a great time on your visit to Kiawah. We apologize you ran into a few issues during your stay. The property manager is aware of the problem with the sliding glass doors and has already taken measures to fix this issue. As for the hot tub, we have never had any complaints from guests in the past about getting it to work. We reached out to the property manager about this as well and she mentioned that the pool/hot tub company has looked into any issues with this and said that the hot tub is working properly. If you ever have any issues like this during your stay, please do not hesitate to reach out.
That being said, we are glad you enjoyed your stay! We hope you come back again soon.
Sincerely,
Sweetgrass Properties
From a partner site
8/10 Good
William F.
28 June 2020
June 20 - 27 Visit
The house is beautiful and was very clean and comfortable. The boys enjoyed the pool. The location is convenient to the beach and the neighborhood is lovely. Staff was responsive & we were brought a replacement coffee maker Sunday morning. We have one complaint, however. The house has plenty of room for three families (ourselves, two daughters, & their families),yet one of the two garages was locked & unavailable. We could park only one car and three bikes inside and the other two cars and bikes filled the driveway.
William F.
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Sept 2020
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review regarding your recent stay! We are so pleased to hear you enjoyed your time with us. We did want to mention that the second garage area that you mentioned is used for the owner as storage, hence while it is unavailable for guests to park inside there. There is still ample parking for an additional 2-3 cars in the driveway. Per the Kiawah Island ordinances, guests are not permitted to have more than this amount of vehicles in the driveway anyway.
That being said, we are still so pleased that you enjoyed the house and your beach vacation. We hope you come back again soon!
Sincerely,
Sweetgrass Properties
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Linda M.
15 June 2020
Linda
We had another wonderful week at Kaiwah for our annual family beach trip. We enjoy this house very much and have stayed in it several times. It is just the right size for our group of ten. We love the pool and closeness to the beach.
Linda M.
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Sept 2020
Thank you for the great review! We are so happy you enjoyed your stay!
Sincerely,
Sweetgrass Properties
The house was wonderful! All rooms were beautifully decorated, the beds were very comfortable, loved the proximity to the beach, and the outdoor space really made it special.
Gina O.
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Mar 2020
Thank you for the kind review. We appreciate you taking a brief moment to give us your feedback. Reviews go such a long way for us! We hope to have you back again soon!
Best,
Sweetgrass Properties
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Peter M.
17 Apr 2019
Loved The House! Great Location!
Had a great time out on Kiawah! The pool was awesome. Will definitely be returning soon!
Peter M.
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Mar 2020
We appreciate you taking a brief moment to leave us a review, Peter. Reviews go such a long way for us in regards to guest satisfaction. We look forward to having you stay with us again soon!
Sincerely,
Sweetgrass Properties
Verified
10/10 Excellent
alyxandra h.
3 Aug 2018
Perfect ,
It was perfect , gorgeously appointed , bedrooms for adults , wonderful kitchen to cook in, and the pool was well used by everyone . We had several issues , and Sweetgrass managers were responsive .
alyxandra h.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Mar 2020
Thank you for the great review! We are glad you enjoyed your stay with us! Please do not hesitate to reach out to book your next vacation! We hope to have you back again soon! Hope all is well!
Best,
Sweetgrass Properties
Verified
10/10 Excellent
JULIE W.
24 July 2018
The perfect family vacation house
One of the best family vacations we have taken. Amazing house, deck, pool. Beautiful furnishings and amenities. Everything we needed and more. Large comfortable bedrooms and adjoining luxury bathrooms. Large kitchen, outdoor grill. Easy walk to beach for bike riding, swim and sun. Close to golf and tennis. Everything was state of the art and extremely well maintained. Can't wait to go back !
JULIE W.
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Mar 2020
Thank you for such a great review! We are so glad that you enjoyed your stay with us! You really chose one of the best properties to spend a beach vacation. We look forward to having you back again with us soon! Hope all is well.
Best,
Sweetgrass Properties
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