RBL25-000183 In accordance with the Town of Kiawah Island Short Term Rental Ordinance, all guests understand that the approved number of bedrooms is 6, the maximum allowed occupancy is 14, and the maximum allowed number of vehicles is 4.
This beautiful Kiawah vacation rental, located in Vanderhorst Plantation, features six bedrooms, a private pool, and a summer kitchen. The home is a 3-minute walk from the beach.
When you enter the home, to the right is a room offering leather seating, a game table, lots of shelving and TV, a bar equipped with all you'll need for preparing your favorite beverages, bar stools, glass wall and shelves behind the bar, a sink, and an ice maker.
The kitchen is both functional and stylish. It provides seating for six at the table in addition to seating for four on bar stools, as well as a small sitting area. The breakfast area leads to a screened porch and opens out to the deck. A formal dining room is perfect for entertaining a large group with seating for 12 or an intimate dinner for two.
The first-floor primary suite with king-size bed is truly a tranquil retreat. This large open room has a sitting area, lots of windows, and high ceilings. The primary bath with granite counters and gorgeous wood cabinets offers a spa experience with separate spaces for sinks, shower, garden tub, and dressing area.
The upstairs includes a spacious secondary suite with a king-size bed, a private bath with double vanities, a lounge area with two pull-out sofas and two chairs, providing a wonderful sitting area to watch TV, read, or relax. This secondary suite also has a dining table and a kitchenette with small refrigerator, sink, and coffee maker. Additional bedrooms upstairs include two king bedrooms, each with a private bathroom, a bedroom with a twin-over-full bunk bed and pull-out twin trundle, and a bedroom with full bed, twin bed, and pull-out twin trundle. A Jack-and-Jill bathroom connects the bunk bedroom and full/twin bedrooms.
There is a game room with a large sectional sofa, TV, bar area, pool table, and ping pong table.
Large covered porches at the front and side of the home, a summer kitchen with gas grill and sink, and a screened porch all provide expansive outdoor spaces where guests can enjoy wooded views, salt-scented breezes, and a private pool. All teak lounge chairs on the pool deck provide a place to relax and enjoy the sun. By the deck and pool, there is a bathroom with a sink, and on the ground level is a teak shower.
The home is equipped with washer, dryer, and high-speed wireless internet.
The dimensions of the pool are approximately 11ft x 21ft. The pool has a gas heater, so the pool may be heated in cooler months for an additional fee of $75 per day for the entire stay. It can take 24-48 hours for the pool water to reach the optimal temperature of 85-87 degrees. When the air temperature falls below 55 degrees, typically November-March, pool heaters have difficulty achieving the optimal temperature. In this case, pool heating will not be available. Contact us directly to add pool heating to your reservation.
The garage is available for guest use.
Please note that this property has exterior security cameras that view the home's front and rear entrances. The cameras serve to protect both the property owner and rental guests.
Guest reservations of 3 to 21 nights come with a valuable credit to use towards beach gear rentals during your stay! The credit amount for this property is $400. You may use your credit for bicycles, beach chairs and umbrellas, beach carts, kayaks, stand-up paddleboards and more.
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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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 near the beach, this holiday home is in Vanderhorst Plantation, a neighbourhood 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 wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Kiawah Island Beach and Night Heron Park. The Resort Shop and Splash Zone Waterpark 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.
Medical University of South Carolina - 51 min drive - 52.3 km
College of Charleston - 52 min drive - 52.9 km
Getting around
Charleston, SC (CHS-Charleston Intl.) - 67 min drive
Restaurants
Jasmine Porch - 9 min drive
River Room at The River Course At Kiawah Island Club - 11 min drive
Linnette’s - 35 min drive
The Nest Market - 11 min drive
The Lobby Bar - 9 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Does 65 Surfsong Road by Akers Ellis Rentals have a pool?
Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.
How much does it cost to stay at 65 Surfsong Road by Akers Ellis Rentals?
As of 19 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at 65 Surfsong Road by Akers Ellis Rentals on 13 May 2026 start from AU$2,150, 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.
Is 65 Surfsong Road by Akers Ellis Rentals pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at 65 Surfsong Road by Akers Ellis Rentals?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at 65 Surfsong Road by Akers Ellis Rentals?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at 65 Surfsong Road by Akers Ellis Rentals?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is 65 Surfsong Road by Akers Ellis Rentals located?
Located in Vanderhorst Plantation, this holiday home is 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Kiawah Island Beach and within 3 miles (5 km) of Osprey Point Golf Course and Turtle Point Golf Course. Night Heron Park is 2.7 mi (4.4 km) away.
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Great golf trip with friends. House was perfect for the occasion.
Michael S.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Apr 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 to opportunity to welcome you back for your next trip to Kiawah.
This property should not tarnish the rental company but unfortunately it does. The upkeep of this home leaves a lot to be desired. Upon arrival, two dead roaches in different areas of home. Pool unuseable due to leaves and unclean. Outside of home is mildue covered and dirty. Interior doors are in need of paint/and or clean. Disgusting rental for the price.
Howard J H.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 4 July 2023
Thank you for your feedback. We are sorry to hear of your continued disappointment. We do everything in our power to ensure that all homes are ready for each arrival and pride ourselves on the ability to consistently provide our guests with an exceptional experience when staying with us, and are disappointed that the home did not meet your expectations. Please be assured that we have passed your comments to the appropriate parties to ensure that each is investigated and addressed as needed. We hope that you enjoyed your time on the island otherwise.
Verified
6/10 Okay
Marilyn B.
1 July 2023
Liked: Communication, location
Disappointing
While this is a very spacious, beautiful house, we were surprised to find both kitchen freezers broken,
Main living room tv broken, and unsafe pool deck being noisily repaired for 4 days into our stay. A garage freezer while quite inconvenient, was provided. The Tv was replaced mid week and the last 3 days were what we came for, peaceful and relaxing. This house is showing its age with several things needing attention.
Akers Ellis while responsive did not prepare us until arrival regarding the freezer and tv. We were surprised to discover the necessary ongoing construction on the pool deck. I would have considered canceling if I’d known about all of these issues. It was an expensive, not totally relaxing, nor totally peaceful week.
The property was simply outstanding. A group of us (8) stayed on the island for the week golfing. The house was exactly like the pictures showed, had all for what we needed, loads of space, such a close drive (<5 mins) to all the golf courses and also just a 3-4 min walk from the beach. I couldn't recommend the property highly enough
Wow. Perfect house for our 3 generations. Love the 2 dishwashers in the kitchen. And 2 ice makers. Easy walk to the beach.
sharon p.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2022
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Dave L.
16 Jan 2022
Kiawah at its best
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
It was a perfect house and great location for family respite. Enough space to all gather together or relax in peace separately. Literally an ideal spot for everyone. Our goal was to connect after a tough couple of years and this house exceeded our expectations. The worst part of our week was having it end.
My family had a great time staying at the house. There was plenty of room to spread out and the large kitchen and outdoor dining area were great. An added bonus was the crib in one of the bedrooms for our little one. Would definitely stay here again.
Patrick B.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2021
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Karen M.
20 Sept 2021
Great place for family gathering!
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was more than happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
House was clean when we arrived and spacious enough for three couples plus an older family member. Elevator was a neat surprise as a few in our party needed this! Big kitchen with double dishwashers and refrigerators! We loved the ice machines in the kitchen and bar areas. Short walk <10 minutes to beach and great location on the island for biking and exploring.
The house is beautiful and the location is terrific. However, the house was not cleaned well(floors, window sills, doors, etc) and there were many (over 10) cockroaches that we saw/killed in the house. That is unacceptable for the cost of this rental and how it is advertised as a premium property. The management company did not offer to do anything other than send in an exterminator to spray. Would not rent this property again or any property under Akers Ellis.
Christopher F.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 4 July 2023
We are sorry to hear of your continued disappointment with our service and the home. From our records, we see that a member or our team did call to advise on Wednesday of your stay that Terminix would be coming out to do their quarterly treatment of the home. At that time, you declined them being allowed to treat the interior. It was not until after this time that you discussed the appearance of Palmetto Bugs (it was reported about 6 throughout your stay at the time) with members of our team. As advised, being on a barrier island during a rainier season, they do find a way to get inside. With the team not being allowed to do the quarterly treatment as is done on all of our properties, it allows a few more the ability to get inside as well. Unfortunately, we were not notified of any issues with cleanliness until much later in your stay. Had we been advised previously that there were cleanliness issues upon arrival, we would have been more than happy to send our housekeeping partners back out to address anything that was missed. I am pleased to advise that throughout an extremely busy rental season, we have not received other similar complaints.
The house was very clean and well equipped. We walked to the beach in 5 minutes. We plan on returning next year!
Barry H.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Dona S.
19 July 2021
Kiawah family vacation
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was very clean.
I was more than happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
We loved staying at 65 Surfsong. The house was perfect for 6 adults and 5 children. Thank you for sharing your home with us!
Dona S.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Jenifer M.
15 July 2021
Excellent home and location
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
You will not be disappointed with this home! It is wonderful! We had plenty of room and lots to do for all our age groups! The only things I would have wanted to know prior to renting: 1) The game room is not accessible from the main house, only through garage. 2) The game room does not have a bathroom. 3) The freezer on one of the kitchen refrigerators wasn't working. The refrigerator and freezer combo in the garage was also not working. 4) The amount of provided bath towels is limited for the amount of people the house can sleep (so, as the mom to all... I was washing a lot of bath towels). None of these things cause me any hesitation to rent this home again. You are one home from the boardwalk to the beach. The pool and outdoor kitchen is amazing! The screened in porch with TV may truly be my favorite place in the whole house. The whole family had a blast!
Jenifer M.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Scott M.
17 Feb 2021
Great home for weekend getaway or longer stay
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
This home was just what we were looking for in a weekend getaway for the three families in our quarantine bubble. The teenage kids loved the game room. The house was spacious and clean with amenities as described. We would love to come back another time of year and experience a different season on Kiawah.
Scott M.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
21 Nov 2020
65 Surfsong Rd
Rating Details:
The property manager was very 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:
We had a wonderful Thanksgiving week on Kiawah Island. The weather was perfect. The house met all of our needs.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
James K.
10 Oct 2020
Great time at 65 Surfsong
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Everything was perfect
This is a great house for several couples to enjoy. Bedrooms have separate baths, kitchen is large and perfect with 2 dishwashers, 2 refrigerators and lots of prep space. Many rooms for different activities. The house has beautiful architecture details and lots of upgrades. The outdoor kitchen and pool were of great use While the house was clean it was is In need of a “spring cleaning “ We understood many of the rentals were closed from March - July. We will definitely try this house again.
Great house for our multi generational group. Well furnished, well equipped kitchen. Excellent location with great beach access. Areas of concern were cleanliness, dryer vent clogged, bugs and interior mildew.
Teresa R.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 4 July 2023
Teresa,
Thank you for you comments! We notified our team of these issues when they were reported during your stay, and I see that our team have since address each one.
Please accept our apologies for any inconvenience. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you and your family back to Kiawah in the future!
Kind Regards,
Akers Ellis Rentals
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Brandon M.
25 July 2020
Great place!
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Great space. So much room in this house. We were very happy with the house and made it very easy for 9 ppl to live together. You could comfortably fit 15 in that house. The house had everything you needed. Clean and they provided everything we ever needed.
Nice large house, good for large family. Could use some updating with decor. Kitchen well outfitted though, and good location.
Rebecca B.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2020
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
John D.
6 June 2020
Magnificent Location and House
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
This was a perfect location and house to celebrate our 40th wedding anniversary. Had 14 people. Plenty of room for everyone. We ate “in” every evening and the kitchen was spacious and well equiped. The pool was really nice! And you are a block from the beach so it was easy to go to the beach whenever desired. The week couldn’t have been any better!!!
I actually think the listing undersells exactly how big the house is. Extremely close to the beach, pool area was awesome and the game room in the basement was a perfect hang out for the kids. It was an awesome trip!
Drew D.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2020
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Caroline V.
15 Mar 2020
Perfect For Families
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
We loved the house, the location, the pool. It was great to share with two families and the kids had plenty of room to hang out.
Caroline V.
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