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258 Governors: 3BR Home, Private Pool, Golf Course View, Beach Gear/Bike Credit

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Living Area
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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 8314.2 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pool
  • Air conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Kiawah Island, SC
  • Osprey Point Golf Course
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Kiawah Island Beach
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Turtle Point Golf Course
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Charleston, SC (CHS-Charleston Intl.)
    ‪72 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Queen Beds

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Bathroom 4

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony

About this property

258 Governors: 3BR Home, Private Pool, Golf Course View, Beach Gear/Bike Credit

RBL19-006386
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 8, and the maximum allowed number of vehicles is 4.

This Kiawah Island vacation rental offers 3 bedrooms and bathrooms, a private pool, and views of Osprey Point Golf Course. Conveniently located on Governors Drive, the main thoroughfare in Vanderhorst Plantation, the home is a 7-minute bike ride to the beach.

Accentuated by hardwood floors, stately columns, and arched windows, the main living room is centrally located in the home and has easy access to the back deck. The fully equipped kitchen offers a large center island with bar stool seating. Just off the kitchen, the dining room and den have picture windows offering views of the golf course. The den will prove to be the main gathering space with its ample seating, wall-mounted flat-screen TV, and close proximity to the kitchen.

The primary suite offers a king bed, flat-screen TV, writing desk, access to the back deck, and private bathroom with large shower, bathtub, and double sinks. Two additional bedrooms, one with a king bed and one with two queen beds, each have their own bathroom with bathtub/shower combo.

Step out to the back deck to enjoy dining al fresco, lounging by the pool, or soaking in the views.

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

The dimensions of the pool are about 10' X 24'. The pool cannot be heated.

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, kayaks, stand-up paddleboards, 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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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning
Golf view

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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 near the beach, this holiday home is in Vanderhorst Plantation, a neighbourhood in Kiawah Island. Battery Number 5 Marker and McLeod Plantation Historic Site are local landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Freshfields Village and Center Street. The Resort Shop and Tidal Trails are also worth visiting. Power boating offers a great chance 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

  • Osprey Point Golf Course - 3 min drive - 1.3 km
  • Kiawah Island Beach - 7 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Turtle Point Golf Course - 7 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Night Heron Park - 8 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Ocean Course - 14 min drive - 6.8 km

Getting around

  • Charleston, SC (CHS-Charleston Intl.) - 66 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Ocean Room - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Mingo Point - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪The Salty Dog Cafe - ‬28 min drive
  • ‪Jasmine Porch - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪The Lobby Bar - ‬16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 258 Governors: 3BR Home, Private Pool, Golf Course View, Beach Gear/Bike Credit pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at 258 Governors: 3BR Home, Private Pool, Golf Course View, Beach Gear/Bike Credit?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 258 Governors: 3BR Home, Private Pool, Golf Course View, Beach Gear/Bike Credit?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 258 Governors: 3BR Home, Private Pool, Golf Course View, Beach Gear/Bike Credit located?

Located in Vanderhorst Plantation, this holiday home is 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Kiawah Island Beach and 3.1 mi (5 km) from Osprey Point Golf Course. Ocean Course and Turtle Point Golf Course are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 44 out of 55 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 55 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 55 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 55 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 55 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Lynn P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property. House is very clean. It was a good experience.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vicki D.

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

Family vacation

Wonderful property for a family vacation!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

ronald d.

Liked: Communication, location

Kiawah stay on Governor's Drive

Nice well built home needs some upgrades and general maintenance. Provided list to property owners for general repairs. Nice location about 15 minute bike ride to beach off Flyway drive. Great proximity for golfers that is central to all the island courses. Perfect for a small family with two extra bedrooms at the opposite end of the master.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew M.

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

Amazing

This property and its location is spectacular. We stayed close to the house for the most part because my son couldn’t get enough of the pool. The area is quiet and the house is fantastic. Lots to do between pool, beaches, or venturing further into Charleston. We will definitely be back again.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Janine J.

Awesome Destination

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: Awesome Vacation with the family. We will be back next year!
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Sara O.

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

Perfect!

Next time I’m bringing the golf clubs.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Jackie L.

A Perfect Trip!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. 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 enjoyed our stay at 258 Governors Drive. Went for fall break. Great location. Short drive or bike ride to the beach. House was giant and clean and very bright.
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8/10 Good

Julie T.

Family vacation

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: House was as advertised , clean ,in a good location and was big enough for our family of 7 even with 4 of them working from home while we were there . It backed onto the 7th hole of Osprey golf course and it was so nice sitting outside in the undercover porch even when it rained . A couple of things that need improving on is the outside patio furtniture was way past its best which was a shame because the furniture inside the house was of good condition . Although the kitchen had plenty of dinner plates and silverware it wasn’t very well stocked if you wanted to cook a family meal .
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10/10 Excellent

Jeff P.

Clean & Excellent Beds!

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: Only disappointment was the outdoor loungers had no cushions as shown in photo...but do have the normal ones that get hard on the fanny. This was our first time to get a pool at Kiawah in 17 years......LOVED it!

10/10 Excellent

Nancy B.

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

Great stay!

Loved the location and space in the house!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2021

8/10 Good

Kelly S.

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

Amazing

Lovely property 1 st time on Kiawah Island Will be back
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021
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10/10 Excellent

A guest from pound ridge, NY n.

Perfect Home for a Extended Family Vacation

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 a perfect place to spend a week with our 2 teenage girls and their grandparents. The layout is great and the home is spacious and comfortable. The location is also Terrific to walk or ride bicycles. The pool is also so nice to have. It is not heated but despite cool temps, we still enjoyed floating in it. The backyard gets great sun during day so even in cooler temps it felt warm laying outside. Would definitely recommend this home through Akers Ellis. Their customer service is the very best.
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8/10 Good

Jessica M.

Great house and location!

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. 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: This was a beautiful house with huge rooms (and a ton of light switches!). Very clean and well-maintained. We loved the close proximity to the beach path. We had 2 maintenance issues: 1) we requested that the pool be heated (which is the main reason we booked the house) but we were notified on day of arrival that it wasn't working. Said they'd send someone out to look at it but no one ever came. Kids were very disappointed. 2) the air conditioner in part of the house wasn't working. Again, they said they'd send someone out immediately to look at it but no one ever came. Aside from that, great trip. Kiawah is one of our favorite places.

10/10 Excellent

Luke W., Garner NC

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

Williford Family

What a perfect place! Highly recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2020
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4/10 Poor

Wendy M.

Didn't live up to other Akers Ellis Rentals

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was very happy with the location. I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We have rented from Akers Ellis over the last five years and this is the first home that we were disappointed in. The home is in need of some tender loving care. It could really use great pressure washing and the cushions are needing to be replaced. The kitchen is lacking glasses and other housewares that we have always had in other homes. The ice maker was not working when we arrived for our week's stay, and Akers Ellis responded with a bag of ice within the hour. However, it was never fixed and we had to keep going to the store every day to purchase ice so we would have it for our coolers and to use for drinks. The toaster only worked on one side. The tv in the master would not work and the other bedrooms did not even have TVs. We know how Akers Ellis manages their properties and this home did not live up to what we are accustomed to seeing in their rental properties. I think the homeowner if they are going to continue to rent needs to do some updating and replenishing of supplies.
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10/10 Excellent

Julia I.

Spacious comfortable home with GREAT management team!

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: Beautiful home! Very comfortable! Just like pictures! Wonderful pool! So thankful for Akers Ellis! GREAT management team - so responsive! We used to rent via VRBO - but renting from Akers Ellis was cheaper - AND we get free bike rentals! I would highly recommend renting through them!! The only thing worth noting about this house - is the kitchen was NOT a stocked kitchen...bare bones for cooking - and because of COVID we ended up eating at the house. Also - no serving dishes. There were some in the cabinets with notes saying “Do not use these!” However, the house was so lovely - We would stay there again - and just know we have to bring items from home.
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10/10 Excellent

Gini H.

Very nice home.

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: House was very clean. Loved all the space and large kitchen.
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10/10 Excellent

Carol M.

Wonderful trip/experience/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: We had a great delayed Mother’s Day weekend and Akers Ellis went over and above accommodating us! Beautiful house. The pool was such a great idea with a 6 year old! Thanks again and we will always rent from this fabulous agency!

10/10 Excellent

Britta M.

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

Great house & location!

We were very pleased with this property! The house was clean, the location is great and the rental company was responsive and easy to work with! I would definitely recommend this property to others!!
Stayed 16 nights in Apr 2020
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10/10 Excellent

Bruce J.

Comfortable right size home for our group.

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 house for our party with was 5 adults and 2 kids. One floor, no stairs great for kids. Two negatives - 1) the bike package company. VacKgear - not very consumer friendly. Almost impossible to get on the phone. Would not accommodate an early return. 2) Pool was not clean the entire wee, nor when we arrived - even though we paid $75 per day to have it heated.

6/10 Okay

Melissa S.

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

Overall great place!

Beautiful house and a ton of room. The house did have several spider webs and the den tv was very difficult to use. We were really exited to see the tv speaker setup but it would never work when trying to use it. Only was able to change the channel two times throughout our stay! Would have been a perfect stay if it would not have been for the spider webs and tv.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Amazing vacation house

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. 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: Wonderful!!!
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10/10 Excellent

Denise M.

Kiawah

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: My family and I thoroughly enjoyed our recent trip to Kiawah. We have been traveling to Kiawah for the past twelve summers and this was one of the best rental homes for our family of four. House was comfortable and clean, had a great layout and all the amenities. We especially loved the pool! Great location and quick bike ride to the beach. Akers Ellis is so easy to work with. The beach gear credit they provided was an extra bonus! We would rent this home again!
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10/10 Excellent

carol b.

258 Governors Drive 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: The house on Governors Drive was a very nice house. The house was ready on time and was very clean. The pool was an added bonus for a small child and was well maintained. I young gentle came twice that week to make sure it was clean and ready. Look forward to renting this house again next year.

10/10 Excellent

Kayala M., Murphy nc

Wonderful time

The pictures of this house do not do it justice. Very comfortable, enough room for the seven of us ( 4 adults, 2 teenagers and, one toddler). Beds were comfy. Kids enjoyed the pool, riding bikes and the beach. We didn't really need to leave the island. Only problem we had was someone hit a stray golf ball onto the back porch, the man apologized and was a little embarrassed. Everyone on the island was so nice, very family friendly atmosphere. Recommend for vacationing families. Our kids had so much fun, they're already asking when we could come back. When we do come back to the island we will definatly look into renting this house again.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2019

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