This cottage is located a mere steps from the boardwalk to the beach. The property is completely renovated and features a gourmet kitchen - Sub Zero Refrigerator, Wolf Range, Uline Undercounter ice maker, GE Monogram wine cooler, custom cabinets, and granite countertops. The kitchen is fully equipped and ready to enjoy. The adjacent dining table seats 6 comfortably.
The master bedroom features a king bed with a private entrance to the screened porch. The first guest room is equipped with a queen bed and the second guest room features two twin beds. All bedrooms are equipped with flat screen televisions and DirectTV access. The bathrooms feature walk in showers with rain shower heads, glass enclosures and granite countertops.
The family room offers comfortable seating in addition to a flat screen television, DVD player, and stereo system. We also offer Wi-Fi and free local and domestic phone service.
Outside, you can enjoy meals on the screened porch, or listening to the waves from the rocking chairs on the deck. The beautiful live oaks surround the home and offer the perfect wooded environment. We also have provided a gas grill on the deck for your enjoyment.
The cottage can accommodate two cars in the driveway.
RBL19-006818 SC License # 010036427
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About the area
Kiawah Island
West Beach, a neighbourhood in Kiawah Island, is home to this cottage. Freshfields Village and Center Street are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Kiawah Island Beach and Night Heron Park. The Resort Shop and Edisto Island Serpentarium are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking, sailing and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.
Charleston, SC (CHS-Charleston Intl.) - 58 min drive
Restaurants
Linnette’s - 25 min drive
Fischer's Sports Pub & Grill - 11 min drive
Jasmine Porch - 15 min walk
Fuji Sushi Bar & Grill - 11 min drive
FortyEight - Wine Bar & Kitchen - 11 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Closest Cottage to the Beach! Casual Luxury... pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Closest Cottage to the Beach! Casual Luxury...?
As of 3 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Closest Cottage to the Beach! Casual Luxury... on 11 Apr 2026 start from AU$758, 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 Closest Cottage to the Beach! Casual Luxury...?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Closest Cottage to the Beach! Casual Luxury...?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Closest Cottage to the Beach! Casual Luxury...?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Closest Cottage to the Beach! Casual Luxury... located?
Located in West Beach, this cottage is within a 10-minute walk of Kiawah Island Beach and Night Heron Park. Turtle Point Golf Course and Kiawah Beachwalker Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).
Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
The cozy cottage at the beach was perfect for a relaxing Thanksgiving. The gourmet kitchen had all the essential to make wonderful meal. Plenty of room for the 4 of us to enjoy all that kiawah has to offer.
Excellent location-close to the beach. The cottage had everything we needed to make our 4 week stay comfortable and convenient. In addition to the expected bedding and towels there were plenty of beach towels, laundry detergent and kitchen cleaning supplies. We were even offered a mid-stay cleaning by the host! The kitchen was well outfitted with coffee makers, pots, pans, ice maker, and even aluminum foil and Saran Wrap! We felt like guests in the host’s home-not vacationing renters.
Gregory W.
Stayed 28 nights in Aug 2025
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Kristin L.
16 Oct 2015
Loved your home!
We had a fantastic time our first trip to Kiawah! Your home had everything we needed and we loved the location! We hope to stay here again!
Such a great property! We had a wonderful week. Location is absolutely perfect - couldn't be closer to the beach access.
The house was very clean and inviting. We enjoyed the screened in area on the deck! Kitchen has high end appliances and all the essentials you might need. We loved the ice maker and now want one for our home! Beds are super comfortable. Overall, this is a truly wonderful place to stay, and we can't wait to return.
Leslie B.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Tim B.
2 May 2013
First time Kiawah visitors
This was our first vacation to the Kiawah Island area and truth be told we really were not sure what to expect. Fortunately our experience was very positive. My wife and I like to travel in the so called "shoulder seasons" to avoid the crowds that come with the high or more popular times of the year. Kiawah Island beach was beautiful, perhaps the prettiest beach we have ever ever been to and we have been to several on the east coast. The cottage was very well equiped! I can't think of one single item that wasn't there that we needed especially in the kitchen. We chose to eat most of our meals in the cottage especially breakfast and dinner. We did enjoy our night at The Atlantic Room for a wonderful seafood dinner and also went to Cherrywood BBQ & Ale House for a less formal barbeque dinner that was great.
The house we rented from Karen in Oceanwood was everything as advertised. Closest house in the neighborhood to the beach, a walk of no more than 1-2 minutes. Bicycle an walking paths almost at our front doors. Be advised however when on these paths if you see a warning sign about alligators pay attention! Our daughter and son in law went out for a run one evening and came across a gator no more than 6 feet away from them near a lagoon! Finally, Karen was simply a delight to work with. She was very helpful with any questions we may have, prompt to get back to us when or if we had to leave a message and full of helpful hints on where to eat in Kiawah as well as Charleston. We couldn't have picked a better person to do business with. Thanks Karen for all your help.
This cute cottage is a two minute walk to the beach. Plenty of rooms with comfortable beds and nice showers. The kitchen has everything you need to cook in with state of the art appliances. There is a screened in porch and outdoor deck.This is a very relaxing area with numerous bike and walking trails. This is a definite repeat stay for us. Karen was super responsive with all questions we had.
Perfect beach house for our family of four. The house was clean, updated and furnished with comfortable beds and furniture. The kitchen is well stocked so cooking was very easy. The location is excellent! You are as close to the beach as you can get without staying on the beach. Karen was super easy to communicate with and extremely helpful. I would definitely recommend staying here if you are visiting Kiawah.
This is a well-appointed cottage in a perfect location. The furnishings, including beds, are comfortable and the kitchen has nice appliances and space. The owner is communicative and has made little touches like having detergent, etc and beach chairs for use. It’s a fantastic home, and we look forward to returning!
Plenty of space for three women celebrating 40 years of friendship. We sat in the screened porch every night. Clean, comfortable beds, ice machine a plus, a cooks kitchen and plenty of towels, wine glasses and cleaning supplies; a couple minute walk to the beach and connected to 30 miles of bike trails.
This place is wonderful! Loved the high end kitchen, and we cooked everyday. Also loved the crushed ice machine. Easy key access, and Karen’s communication was always prompt. Located right at the beach path, so walking to the beach was quick.
If you are looking for a well-appointed three bedroom property located in close proximity to the ocean without the ocean-front price, this is it. As a long time visitor to Kiawah (since 1982), this home is hands-down my favorite location to stay.
The kitchen is wonderful to cook in. We made eggs, bacon and goetta (a Cincinnati thing) every day on the gas range. Wanna make a few casseroles? Grill burgers and fresh seafood? Make pasta and meatballs? Celebrate Taco Tuesday? Our crew of teenagers and adults did it all. The kitchen table comfortably seated our party of 6 and was the site of some fiercely competitive card games.
The house has very comfortable beds and ample storage for clothes if you wish to unpack them. The master bedroom has a walk-in closet with spare sheets, pillows, and bath towels. The house maintained a comfortable temperature which made for great sleeping at night.
While we brought boogie boards, spike ball and tidal ball with us, there are a number of beach toys, bocce ball and beach chairs available to use.
The house is located on a cul-de-sac that is right next to the pathway to the ocean and to the bike path. A short ride takes you to Night Heron Park and all the fun activities for teens and young families.
Karen is a terrific host and is highly responsive when you reach out to her. Thanks for sharing your beautiful home with us!
We were incredibly happy with every aspect of our stay at this Oceanwoods cottage! We love the Oceanwoods location due to the proximity to the beach - it is right across the street, which you can't beat. Since we love to cook a lot, the well-appointed kitchen was a plus -- Wolf range, Sub Zero fridge, and ice maker. Beds were super comfortable and bedding was high quality. Great huge deck, although not much privacy (since right on the bike path). We also loved the screened-in porch, although it could use more seating. We would definitely stay here again!
Kate R.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021
Verified
8/10 Good
Bob & Pam B.
29 May 2021
Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
Great place but...
If there was just “one thing” that could’ve been better, we wish it was cleaner upon arrival. It’s a “beachy” locale, but already had plenty of sand on the entry tile, wood floors and bathroom floors. The back deck had not been swept for some time and was laden with many spiderwebs. We spent some valuable time to clean it for our use.
The owner will surely update the cleaning service as I’m sure they don’t know of this issue.
Great location, a bottle of wine and excellent amenities. Kitchen was maxed out on high end gas range and sub zero fridge with an extra ice maker!
Bob & Pam B.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 30 May 2021
I am so sorry that everything was not up to par for your arrival. We do strive for nothing less than a 5 star experience and will do everything we can to make it right if we are made aware of a problem. I do wish that you would have given me the opportunity to address any issues. I hope you had a wonderful stay and enjoyed a beautiful week at Kiawah.
We’ve come to Kiawah for 32 years and this was by far our favorite! Great accommodations - Owner has thought of everything. Comfortable cottage, plenty of room and so close to the beach! Everything you need to have a relaxing stay on this lively island. We will be back!
My husband and I and our two boys (ages 5 and 2) had the most wonderful stay at this house! The house is charming, beautifully decorated, and spotless. But the best thing for us had to be the location. It was super easy to get to the beach with our two young children. We had such a wonderful time and it really felt like we were staying at a friend's house as opposed to a rental property. Having things like extra beach gear and laundry detergent was just so convenient. And Karen is just the nicest person! She was so helpful and friendly when we spoke. Thank you for opening your home to us!
We’ve rented dozens of cottages and homes at Kiawah since our first visit in 1983; this is one of our favorites. Freshly updated, with wonderful bathrooms, comfy beds, and a cozy living room, the home felt like home to our family and friends. The kitchen was well supplied with all the tools needed to prepare any meal (we ate at home all nine days of our stay). Loved the separate barrel ice maker, the gas grill on the deck, the top-of-the-line washer/dryer, and all of the extra supplies in the home. The location is perfect—just steps to the beach and bike path. The surf can be heard from the deck and screened in porch. Being located on the corner of the block also provides more space from neighbors, and privacy. The host was responsive, helpful, and welcoming. We hope to return to stay in this home again soon!
Rachel S.
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2021
About the host
Hosted by Karen Suiter
Why they chose this property
My family has vacationed on Kiawah Island since I was 9 years old. I have so many wonderful memories of time spent on the beach, sailing, and bike riding here as a child. I am thrilled to be able to share these experiences with my children now. While it is only 5 hours from our home in Atlanta, Kiawah is like escaping to another world with the semi-tropical surroundings.
What makes this property unique
While the cottage is only steps away from the ocean, it is also a short walk from Night Heron Park which features a Nature Center, playground, and recreational fields. Golf and tennis are also a short distance from the house. Shopping, dining, and a Mobile 5 star Spa (The Sanctuary) are also only a short drive.
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English
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