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4316 Windswept Villa by Akers Ellis Rentals

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Living area
Living area
Living area
Living area

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washer/dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Balcony

Explore the area

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Kiawah Island, SC
  • Place, Kiawah Island Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Night Heron Park
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Turtle Point Golf Course
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Charleston, SC (CHS-Charleston Intl.)
    ‪54 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony

About this property

4316 Windswept Villa by Akers Ellis Rentals

RBL19-006961
In accordance with the Town of Kiawah Island Short Term Rental Ordinance, all guests understand that the approved number of bedrooms is 3, the maximum allowed occupancy is 6, and the maximum allowed number of vehicles is 2.

This first floor Kiawah Island oceanfront vacation rental has been completely renovated and features three bedrooms, stunning ocean views from almost every room, a covered porch, and a sundeck.

When you enter this Windswept Villa, you are welcomed by the Kiawah ocean views. The entry has beautiful tile and a renovated kitchen with all stainless steel appliances, custom cabinetry, granite countertops, and a large center island with bar seating for three. The custom-crafted dining room table with seating for six is perfect for enjoying meals with family and friends. The living room offers a new comfortable sectional sofa and large flat screen TV and is brightened by many windows and doors facing the ocean.

The primary suite offers views of the ocean, a king-sized bed, and a writing desk with a chair. The private primary bathroom is equipped with a tiled shower, large double sink vanity, and walk-in closet. The queen bedroom has lovely views of the ocean and access to the deck. The bedroom has its own door to access the hall bathroom. This bathroom features a walk-in shower and large vanity with a single sink. The third bedroom has twin beds, which can also be pushed together to make a king-sized bed with the custom wall-mounted headboard. The bedroom has an attached bathroom with a shower/tub combo.

This special villa has a covered porch with a table and chairs for enjoying meals in the ocean breezes as well as another open deck, which is a rare feature for Windswept Villas. Being an end unit, the views are outstanding and the privacy just adds to the unique features of this property.

The villa is equipped with washer, dryer, and high-speed wireless internet.

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 $250. You may use your credit for bicycles, beach chairs and umbrellas, beach carts, and more – the choice is yours!

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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About the area

Kiawah Island

Located in Kiawah Island, this condo is on the beach. 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. Power boating, surfing/body boarding and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.
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Kiawah Island, SC

What's nearby

  • Kiawah Island Beach - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Night Heron Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Turtle Point Golf Course - 2 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Medical University of South Carolina - 44 min drive - 48.1 km
  • College of Charleston - 46 min drive - 48.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Jasmine Porch - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪River Room at The River Course At Kiawah Island Club - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Linnette’s - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪The Nest Market - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Lobby Bar - ‬12 min walk

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 95 out of 107 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 107 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 107 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 107 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 107 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kishan P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean, great views, would come back
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Apr 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

Verified traveller

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

Amazing Stay!

We loved the proximity, the amenities and the space! Perfect place for our family to stay for a week.
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2024
Response from Author on 24 Sept 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

J A.

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

Five Stars

The condo was beautiful, well appointed, and clean. We had a wonderful stay and would book this unit again in a heartbeat!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 28 July 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

helena s.

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

Great location

We had a wonderful stay. Love the proximity to beach access. Quiet unit.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Dec 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

Mack L.

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

Great Stay

Awesome condo right on the beach. Convenient, clean and so much fun!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ken B.

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

Great Beach Condo!

Awesome condo on beach! Better than advertised!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 20 May 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

Savannah F.

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

Great location, beautiful condo

Would give location 10 stars if I could. Very well equipped condo, beautiful views, nicely updated, and comfortable for our party of 5. Wish we could have stayed longer.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Jan 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.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie P.

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

Anniversary beach trip

Very nice/quiet property. The elevator was out of order on check- in but it was repaired promptly. The only issue was needing an elevator on check-in, but we managed.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 24 June 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 are sorry to hear of any issues with the building's elevator upon your arrival, but are glad the the HOA was able to quickly address the issue. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back for your next trip to Kiawah.
Verified

6/10 Okay

Tiberiu M.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Perfect location. Poor management.

The location is great! Unfortunately the management company is doing a mediocre job with the property cleaning.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 4 July 2023
Thank you for your feedback. We are sorry to hear that you feel that way and that you experienced issues with the cleaning. As it does not appear that we were made aware of these issues, please feel free to reach out to our team to provide more specific details so we are able to pass them to our housekeeping partners in an effort to be more diligent for future renters.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Greg D.

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

4316 Windswept

Very nice condo
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Expected more

Property furnishings should be elevated for this level of rental.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Dec 2024
We truly appreciate your feedback about the property! Our team has shared your thoughts with the property manager and homeowner, ensuring they’re heard. We're excited about the possibility of welcoming you back on your next adventure to Kiawah and making your stay even more enjoyable!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

rachelle s.

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

weekend trip

great views. multiple tiles in main living area are broken and/or loose. not an issue for us but could be for someone with mobility issues. other than that the rental had plenty of room and great location in community.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 23 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.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Paul S.

Villa Review

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: Expectations exceeded in all respects: Comfort, amenities, location. Villa was sensational and it is clear that the owners pay attention to detail by providing a lovely vacation spot to enjoy to the fullest. Couldn't have been better ! Would love to return next year....
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

6/10 Okay

Lynnde T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy
The property is nice but island is designed mainly for golfing. Property is dark at night and hard to navigate. We had not been to Kiawah Island before or to the beaches on the East coast so we were unprepared for the remoteness of the property and hard sand beaches. We didn’t enjoy it. All restaurants require reservations. Most annoying was being locked out of room twice during stay. First time for several hours due to low battery on door lock. Second time at night which was inconvenient. Charleston experienced record rain and flooding during our trip so there was not much to do. We will not return to the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Sept 2025
We're sorry to hear that you didn't enjoy Kiawah. The island itself is gated and designed more for guests who do what to retreat from the busy city of Charleston, with golf as a large focal point. Being as secluded as it is, the few restaurants on the island do tend to be rather busy during our summer rental season. We always encourage guests to view the nearby attractions and FAQs on our website or call to get more information about the area if they are unsure or haven't been to the island before.
Archival

8/10 Good

kristen w.

Good time!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. 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: Overall, we had a good experience . That said, the unit could use some fixing up.... screens off the rails on back porch, door off the hinges for laundry, couch could use a good cleaning, and all the sheets were dirty. Some sort of black marks. Well equipped kitchen and appreciated the extra chairs in the guest storage closet. Master bath was wonderful and spacious!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 4 July 2023
Hi Kristen, Thank you for your feedback. I have already created a work order for those few items including the owner to replace the sheets. Thank you for bringing them to our attention. We are very happy you enjoyed your stay!
Verified

6/10 Okay

Nancy L.

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

Broken AC

The condo was great but the AC broke on night 3 and concern of agent on call was lacking. The condo reached 80 degrees and we were finally moved to a much smaller condo down the street at 9;00 at night. This was a difficult transition and the communication was poor. We went from a 3 bedroom to a 2 bedroom so it was very crowed for our family. I understand appliances break but a gracious and concerned attitude would have gone a long way.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Oct 2024
We are truly sorry you felt that our customer service was not up to your standards. We do our best to rectify issues promptly, unfortunately, as the AC went out after hours, that presents our team with multiple challenges as most of our technicians leave the island at 5 PM. Regardless, we apologize if our response was not what you were hoping for and hope you enjoyed the rest of your stay.
Verified

8/10 Good

Rick M.

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

Great place right on the beach

The condo is in the perfect location on the beach…kitchen was well appointed for anything you would need to cook, bathrooms great and well finished…beds comfortable, nice linens and towels. This unit was priced at the top of what was available so we had expectations as such. Issues: internet was slow often only 3-6 mbps so had to use phone hotspots a lot, dishwasher didn’t work, it ran but no heat, dishes didn’t come clean or dry had to hand wash. Random placement of 5000k bright white LED bulbs with incandescent 2700k bulbs in lamps and ceiling cans, no dimmers to speak of so created an unpleasant lighting situation. Very old smoke detectors that seem to go off when cooking anything, one fell off and broke trying to silence the very loud alarm ( no smoke to speak of). These are minor things that once addressed make this a place we would stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 4 July 2023
Thank you for your feedback. We are sorry to hear of any further issues you experienced during your stay. I see that an issue with the oven and smoke detectors was reported the evening before your departure. Per request, we address these on your departure day. Unfortunately, it does not appear that we were notified of any other issues so that they may be addressed in a timely manner to improve your stay. These comments have now been passed to our property management team to investigate and remedy as needed. It is important to note that we do not guarantee certain internet speeds. While we do our best to have high speed internet at our properties, being a barrier island, service is not always cooperative.
Verified

4/10 Poor

Sarah M.

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

Not as pictured

unfortunately not as pictured . This property needs a serious deep cleaning and an update to the furnishings. Mold, dust, stained furniture, dirty kitchen, Dusty pillows, clutter and questionable bedding. Did not feel comfortable here. The check-in process was easy however, the Kiawah Island gate pass was missing. Property management was very communicative and so this was good. We appreciate their speedy reply to our concerns via email…. However, we did not take them up on their offer for them to come and rectify the situation because we did not want to spend our vacation time managing what they should have done prior to our arrival. We were expecting a lot more because of what the pictures showed. I even asked if the pictures were updated to the current status and was told that it was. Upon arrival we spent quite a bit of time cleaning. We had no other option. Pictures for property should be updated once or twice a year or at the beginning of each season more properly show what can expect.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Jan 2025
Thank you for taking the time to leave your feedback. We are truly sorry for any inconvenience caused by the cleanliness issues you experienced upon your arrival. We do everything possible to ensure each property is guest ready before arrival and it appears we fell short in this instance. Though we do always try remedy any issues that arise as soon as possible, we do understand not wanting to be disturbed. We are glad that we were instead able to offer a significant refund. However, we do feel that the photos are representative of the villas furnishings and decor, though we also understand that that will not be to everyone's taste. Regardless, your comments have been passed to our team to action as necessary.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carol R.

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

Beautiful location

The view Is beautiful to wake up to everyday! Convenience to beach could not be better. Realty was very responsive to my questions
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Donald S.

Very nice rental!

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 unit was very clean, very comfortable and well equipped. The location is great with good access to and a nice view of the ocean and beach. We had a great time walking the beach, riding bikes and playing pickleball. This is our second time renting this unit and we are sure to return.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ashley C.

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

Lovely beach condo

We had a very lovely time during our stay at Kiawah. The conditions of the condo were excellent. All of the appliances worked and we had no trouble with internet or TV. Beautiful views from both patios.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Perfect Location but Needs Attention

Rating Details: The property manager was more than 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: Oceanfront at Windswept is always a beautiful location. Unfortunately, this was not our favorite WS unit due mainly to some relatively easy-fix maintenance issues that were not addressed during our stay. The ice maker only worked from time to time and produced small quantities of ice, the shower in the master bath did not drain well, only 3 of the 6-7 lamps had light bulbs, the a/c control had a lock on downward temperature settings, the toilet in the second king did not flush well and the glass table top on the dining room table was severely cracked upon arrival. The unit also needs improved lighting - the lamps were all dim and the can lights need rheostats. Also, the main living area stays warm but the bedrooms were comfortably cool. We reported most of these items shortly after check-in but the only issue addressed during our week was a delivery of a box of lightbulbs. We did get a response from Akers Ellis to say that work orders had been submitted but nothing was improved during our stay. Overall, it was a great location but the unit needs to be freshened up a bit - such as new window treatments and duvets, pillows, etc. The kitchen was nice and the views were beautiful!!
Response from VrboOwner on 4 July 2023
We are sorry to hear of any issues experienced during your stay. From our records of correspondence, I see that these issues were reported on the third day of your stay. At that time, you stated that you only wanted the bulbs that were out to be addressed. Our team offered to submit work orders and have anything else looked at and addressed if you changed your mind. Unfortunately, I don't see that this was ever requested. Please accept our apologies if there was any miscommunication or misunderstanding. I have passed your comments to our team to ensure that each one has been addressed accordingly. We hope that you enjoyed your time on the island despite these issues.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Casey D.

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

Great family week

The Villa was perfect for our family.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lee K.

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

Wonderful Villa

This villa is outstanding! The villa was furnished beautifully and the kitchen was well equipped and supplied with utensils. Any issue we had (which were very few) was handled by the property manager promptly. It was on the beach and near the boardwalk to get over the dunes. The building had an elevator as well. I would recommend this villa to anyone who wants a fantastic visit to Kiawah Island!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie P.

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

Perfect location

Clean, great location & enjoyed the beach! Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021
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