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2269 Shipwatch Villa by Akers Ellis Rentals

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Oceanfront Deck
Oceanfront Deck
Living Area
Living Area
Living Area

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 465.1 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Kiawah Island, SC
  • Place, The Ocean Course
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Kiawah Island Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Cougar Point Golf Course
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Airport, Charleston, SC (CHS-Charleston Intl.)
    ‪49 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Living Room

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony

About this property

2269 Shipwatch Villa by Akers Ellis Rentals

RBL19-006448
In accordance with the Town of Kiawah Island Short Term Rental Ordinance, all guests understand that the approved number of bedrooms is 1, the maximum allowed occupancy is 4, and the maximum allowed number of vehicles is 2.

This second-floor Kiawah Island oceanfront vacation rental is a relaxing retreat. The main living area is a comfortable open space and offers cozy seating and a large window that lets in the views and ocean breezes. There is a sleeper sofa in the living room.

Every item you'll need to make a gourmet meal is available in the fully equipped kitchen with black and stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, and custom tile work. Enjoy the ocean views while preparing meals for family or friends. There is rich ceramic flooring in the kitchen for easy clean-up. Your meals can be enjoyed on the beachfront balcony or feasted at the dining table with seating for four.

The king bedroom is beautifully appointed and has a chair for reading, a TV, and sliding glass doors that lead to a private oceanfront balcony. The bathroom has a spacious tile/glass shower.

The villa is equipped with wireless internet. Community washers and dryers and an elevator are provided within the building.

Guest reservations of 3 to 21 nights come with a valuable credit to use towards bike rentals during your stay! The credit amount for this property is $150. Please note: Within the Shipwatch community, this credit is only valid for bike rentals.

During your stay on Kiawah Island, be sure to enjoy biking on the 30 miles of flat bike trails, golfing on one of five world-class courses, playing tennis, crabbing, fishing, swimming, and boating. Many families also enjoy the kids’ camp and nature programs at Night Heron Park.

Kiawah Island is about 40 minutes from historic Charleston, famous for incredible shopping, galleries, antique stores, museums, the South Carolina Aquarium, horse-drawn carriage rides, historic landmarks, and sumptuous dining.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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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
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the area

Kiawah Island

Located on the beach, this condo is in West Beach, a neighbourhood in Kiawah Island. Osprey Point and The Ocean 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. The Resort Shop and Edisto Island Serpentarium are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with power boating, surfing/body boarding and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.
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Kiawah Island, SC

What's nearby

  • The Ocean Course - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Osprey Point - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Kiawah Island Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Cougar Point Golf Course - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Kiawah Beachwalker Park - 13 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

  • Charleston, SC (CHS-Charleston Intl.) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Linnette’s - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Fischer's Sports Pub & Grill - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Jasmine Porch - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Fuji Sushi Bar & Grill - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪FortyEight - Wine Bar & Kitchen - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 2269 Shipwatch Villa by Akers Ellis Rentals pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at 2269 Shipwatch Villa by Akers Ellis Rentals?

As of 4 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at 2269 Shipwatch Villa by Akers Ellis Rentals on 18 July 2026 start from AU$457, 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 2269 Shipwatch Villa by Akers Ellis Rentals?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at 2269 Shipwatch Villa by Akers Ellis Rentals?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 2269 Shipwatch Villa by Akers Ellis Rentals?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 2269 Shipwatch Villa by Akers Ellis Rentals located?

Nestled on the beach, this West Beach condo building is steps away from Kiawah Island Beach, Osprey Point and The Ocean Course. Cougar Point Golf Course and Kiawah Beachwalker Park are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 111 out of 158 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 30 out of 158 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 158 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 158 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 158 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thornton M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent would recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Mar 2026
Thank you for taking the time to leave your feedback of the property. We are so pleased to hear that you enjoyed your stay! We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back for your next trip to Kiawah.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joey H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was great. The room was clean and ready to go when I arrived. Great experience!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Feb 2026
Thank you for taking the time to leave your feedback of the property. We are so pleased to hear that you enjoyed your stay! We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back for your next trip to Kiawah.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dana C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Jan 2026
Thank you for taking the time to leave your feedback of the property. We are so pleased to hear that you enjoyed your stay! We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back for your next trip to Kiawah.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alex B.

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

Great Spot

Great location and cute condo.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Oct 2024
Thank you for taking the time to leave your feedback of the property. We are so pleased to hear that you enjoyed your stay! We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back for your next trip to Kiawah.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matt R.

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

Great view and location

We loved our trip and the view was perfect. Very quiet and comfortable accommodation!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed a really excellent time at beach with this condo, perfect for a couple. It was clean and nicely appointed, and with good kitchen equipment. There are quite a few good dining options reasonably close. The view of the woods and beach is beautiful and relaxing. Thank you, hope to come again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Aug 2025
Thank you for taking the time to leave your feedback of the property. We are so pleased to hear that you enjoyed your stay! We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back for your next trip to Kiawah.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aimee B.

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

Loved It!!

Wonderful property!! Beautiful ocean view and a short walk to the beach. We will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Douglas M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very good location, close to beach and golf. Kitchen is well stocked and clean Condo is somewhat dated and needs some TLC, brackets falling off, water marks on ceilings and the mattress topper is way too soft. You sink into it and it is difficult to turn. Management offered to fix the brackets but why didn’t they take care if it to begin with.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Dec 2025
Thank you for taking the time to leave your feedback of the home. We certainly value all of our guests thoughts and opinions and have passed your comments to our property management team to share with the owners when reviewing the villa.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lucien P.

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

Great stay at Kiawah Shipwatch

The 1 bedroom condo was in great shape, very nice and had a nice view of the ocean from the second floor. It had everything I needed for my stay. Elevator, laundry room, 2 TVs, WiFi, fully equipped kitchen, king size bed, great shower, etc...
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy F.

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

Beautiful and will be coming back!

Beautiful condo/beach stay! Will be coming back. All the gardens on island are immaculate. Spanish moss trees over hang the road as we drove onto island made it look like a Nicolas Sparks book. Condo was perfect size for just the 2 of us.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 24 June 2024
Thank you for taking the time to leave your feedback of the property. We are so pleased to hear that you enjoyed your stay! We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back for your next trip to Kiawah.
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Perfect quiet location. But desperately needs updating and kitchen supplies.

Location perfect Quiet neighbored with great walking trails. 1 minute walk to beach. Property needs updating.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 30 June 2023
Thank you for your comments! We have passed your notes to our property management team to consider in reviewing with our team and owners. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back on the island as a valued guest. Kind Regards, Akers Ellis Management
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bill M.

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

Long weekend getaway

Property is nicely located to the beach via short boardwalk. Quiet and cozy condo, perfect for two. Everything seemed as the add stated including a very well equipped kitchen. My only critical comment is just personal preference, I like a firm mattress, this one is soft. All in all I would stay there again for sure.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Peyton H.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in

Beach Getaway

Condo was very nice, view was great. Communications through VRBO weren’t going through to the host but they were very responsive via email. Beach was great, not crowded at all.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 4 July 2024
Thank you for taking the time to leave your feedback of the property. We are so pleased to hear that you enjoyed your stay! We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back for your next trip to Kiawah.
Verified

4/10 Poor

Lawrence W.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy
The kitchen is old and not kept well. The unit had a horrible odor, The bed had 2 valleys as deep as the Atlantic. There were 2 usable pillows and we requested 2 more from Akers. Ellis. These arrived the day before our last night in the unit. Overall, the unit was not good. The ocean view, beach and building exterior were all very good. Would not ever return to this unit but would consider another in the building.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Nov 2025
We are sorry to hear of your continued disappointment. Looking through our notes and records, our team did everything they could to address your complaints. Unfortunately, we cannot always accommodate personal preferences when it comes to bedding and decor, though we did their best including going to purchase new items to make you more comfortable. We also provided a partial refund which we felt adequate given the circumstances, but did not agree that your requested refund of over 3/4 of your total stay cost was appropriate. We are again truly sorry that you were overall not pleased with the villa, but hope that you enjoyed your time on the island regardless.
Archival

8/10 Good

Nice Kiawah Villa

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Great vacation. Location was excellent. Sofa, bed, and kitchen chairs should be updated (uncomfortable). Otherwise, the villa was a great choice. I would rent it again.
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Sept 2024
Hi James, We are happy to report that the owners have replaced the sofa. Thank you for your feedback.
Archival

8/10 Good

Maureen H.

Kiawah 2017

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Overall our experience was quite enjoyable. We would have liked to have had access to a pool, we had a few bugs in our unit and the mattress was not very comfortable. We thoroughly enjoyed the oceanfront view and the closeness to the beach. We also enjoyed the wonderful bike trails. Jasmine Porch was delightful.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 30 June 2023
Hi Maureen, Thank you for your feedback. We can ensure you that the villa is professionally treated for pest regularly but sometimes with the rain, they still find a way in. We can send someone over to spray so the next guests don't see any bugs. We can also notify the owners of the mattress. Please let us know when you are ready to return to the island and we can show you the villas we have available with pool access. We would love to host your stay again! Update- We are happy to report that as of October 2018, there is a brand new mattress is the villa!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sebastian G.

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

September 23 - September 30 2024 visit suggestions

Everything was great and we had a wonderful time. Small suggestions would be that it would have been convenient to have a couple of starter coffee maker filters and/or coffee packets for arrival, a bar of soap in the bathroom for first day. Beach chairs would be a nice standard amenity. Someone left a couple of broken ones behind which was ok. Laundry room was directly across from unit which was very convenient. Thought facility did a great job cleaning up grounds immediately after Helene..!!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Oct 2024
Thank you for taking the time to leave your feedback of the property. We are so pleased to hear that you enjoyed your stay! We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back for your next trip to Kiawah.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

2269 ShipWatch

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Location and view was excellent. Kitchen well equipped. Sofa was very uncomfortable. Could not get VCR to work. A DVD was missing. The case was there but no DVD. Would definitely stay there again. Thanks for a wonderful weekend.
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Sept 2024
Hi Phyllis, We are happy to report that the sofa has been replaced as of May 2017. Thank you for your feedback.
Archival

8/10 Good

User

condo feedback

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The couch needs replaced. It is unbelievably saggy. We had to prop the bedroom door open since it always swung closed. The bathroom door wouldn't lock. The unit needed painted. Otherwise, great.
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Sept 2024
Hello, Thank you for your feedback. We are happy to report that the owners have replaced the sofa!
Verified

4/10 Poor

Gray S.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Disappointing

Furniture (especially bed) extremely uncomfortable. Drapes badly ripped and difficult to slide. Several things broken (no hook on bathroom door, hall ceiling light broken). Poor lighting, especially bathroom. Smells old. Sticky spots on floor. Several electrical outlets too loose to use. Refrigerator must have fallen off truck. Beautiful view of landscaping and ocean.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 10 June 2025
Thank you for taking the time to leave your feedback of the home. Our maintenance team regularly checks our properties and addresses any possible concerns, as well as assisting with any guest concerns upon request. Upon consideration of your review as it was the first we had heard of these circumstances, our team went to the property today to address the ripped drapes, bathroom hooks, lighting, and other mentioned items. We appreciate your attention to this matter as we always strive to provide good experiences for our guests in well maintained properties. We hope that you were able to enjoy your time on the island otherwise.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Very nice vacation!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The property was very nice, except for the sofa, which was very uncomfortable, sagging on one end. Other than that, the property as a whole was nice. It's a little challenging to find restaurants. We would recommend Rosebank Farms Cafe at the marina. All of the restaurants we visited were good, Rosebank being excellent, there just isn't much of a selection of places to eat. The island is very beautiful, the beach is beautiful. We recommend renting a bike to see the whole island!
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Sept 2024
Hello, Thank you for your feedback. We are happy to report that the sofa has been replaced.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Vist Sept. 2-Sept. 5 2011

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: I would recommend due to the wonderful view and location. But would say the condo. was in above average condition only. The air conditioning was very noisy/loud...woke us up at night. The refrigerator although stainless steel opened away from the surfaces toward the storage closet(broom and trash can kept there) area rather than toward the sink. The sofa although attractive was not very firm in fact seating appeared to be sinking/very soft.This may be because it has been used for sleeping.
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Sept 2024
Hello, Thank you for your feedback. We are happy to report that the sofa has been replaced.
Verified

6/10 Okay

Fiona D.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

I should have read the reviews

As the title said I should have read the reviews. We have been visiting this resort for nearly fifteen years, initially with children and more recently as a couple. We are familiar with the location and chose West Beach for its quiet and proximity to the nature preserve. The location is wonderful and the view from the balcony lovely. The condo itself leaves much to be desired and is in need of some upgrades so that it is on a par with that offered elsewhere throughout the resort. The sagging mattress supported by dorm bed risers was a particular disappointment . Overall dingy, drab and a bit dirty. We will return to the resort but not to this condo.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 30 June 2023
We are truly sorry to hear that you did not thoroughly enjoy your stay. We strive to ensure that all of our guests have a comfortable and enjoyable experience, but it seems that that was not the case. I have passed your comments to our property manager to review with our team and owners to see how we can improve for future guests.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paula V.

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

It was a beautiful view.

Nice clean condo and beautifully decorated . Everything you would need in the kitchen. Would like instructions for the three remote controls for the tv.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Lloyd R.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy

Vacation BUST

Management called 2hrs before my check-in time to let me know of the very unfortunate circumstance awaiting me. They told me they just that morning they found out about some renovations that just started but it would be around the corner from my unit but it would be very noisey and gave me 25% off my stay. So first day ok but very loud. The second day the workers put scaffolding right past my balcony between my room and the ocean view I paid for not only that but I felt like the balcony turned into a hard hat zone and was very dangerous so I called and complained and they gave a full refund. Honestly that was the bare minimum that could be done. Never offered alternative of any kind just here your money back I could stay or I could they didn't care that it was completely unsafe to stay there any longer. The lock on the sliding glass door looked as if it had been broken for years and then they build a stairway straight to the balcony. Terrible way to treat your guest.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 30 June 2023
We are sorry to hear of your continued disappointment. As stated over the phone and throughout your stay, we were not made aware of the work happening until it had already begun and unfortunately did not have any move options available at the time. We kept in touch and advised everything possible based on the information shared with us by the regime who is in charge of the product. As you said, we did ultimately provide a full refund of your stay for the inconvenience.

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