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5 bedrooms5+ bathroomsSleeps 12
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air-conditioning
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Johns Island, SC
Kiawah Island Beach
Place, Kiawah Island Beach
6 min walk
Night Heron Park
Place, Night Heron Park
7 min drive
Ocean Course
Place, Ocean Course
17 min drive
Charleston, SC (CHS-Charleston Intl.)
Airport, Charleston, SC (CHS-Charleston Intl.)
60 min drive
Rooms & beds
5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
Bedroom 2
1 King Bed
Bedroom 3
1 King Bed
Bedroom 4
1 King Bed
Bedroom 5
1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed
5 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom
Bathroom 1
Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 2
Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 3
Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 4
Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 5
Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 6
Bathroom 7
Shower only · Outdoor shower
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Newly Renovated 5/5.5 With Private Pool. Steps To Boardwalk!
This five bedroom, five and a half bath home on Forestay Court has been completely renovated and has it all. This beautiful residence, just steps away from the beach access path, is the perfect family vacation home.
The fully equipped, gourmet kitchen showcases custom cabinetry, granite countertops, top of the line appliances and a separate icemaker. Everything in this exquisite home has been updated to include hardwood floors, beautifully tiled bathrooms, open light-filled spaces and vaulted ceilings.
The main floor of the home welcomes you with a gas fireplace and large, open living room perfect for family gathering. Adjacent you will find the expansive kitchen and pantry, dining room and keeping area that open, through four sets of French doors, onto the pool deck. The kitchen has plenty of seating for eight at the large farm table and four at the center island.
The expansive pool deck includes a built-in grill space with both a gas grill and a Big Green Egg. Teak lounge chairs and dining furniture provide a wonderful space to relax and enjoy the sun. The private salt water pool and spa are surrounded by trees and sunshine! During the colder months the pool and/or spa can be heated for a fee. If this of interest to you, please let us know prior to check-in. The enclosed outdoor shower is perfect for easy clean up after a fun day in the sand. A retractable cover is available for the pool if you have little ones and would prefer the ability to open and close it at your discretion.
This home offers two king master suites with large closets, two sink areas, and walk in showers with body sprays and rain heads. One master has a soaking tub and separate water closet. Two additional king bedrooms with private bathrooms are located just down the hall. The Bunk Room offers full and twin beds. A pack and play is also available if needed.
The most cherished space in the home is the large screened porch. You can dine al fresco while enjoying the sound of waves crashing and the ocean breeze. The porch swing bed is the perfect place to read a book, take a nap or enjoy a fall football game on the 55” HDTV.
A state of the art audio/visual system will enable you to play your own music, watch television, and enjoy wireless internet throughout the home. Each bedroom is equipped with a flat screen cable HDTV while Blu-Ray players are provided in the living room and the Bunk Room. All equipment is extremely user friendly.
The lower level has garage parking for two cars, ample storage, an additional refrigerator/freezer, a commercial ice maker, and a ping pong table. There is an elevator available for handicap accessibility. RBL19-006890
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About the area
Kiawah Island
Located near the beach, this holiday home is in Vanderhorst Plantation, a neighbourhood in Kiawah Island. The Resort Shop and Splash Zone Waterpark are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Freshfields Village and Center Street. James Island Arts and Cultural Center and Tidal Trails are also worth visiting. Kayaking and snorkelling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and cycling nearby.
Medical University of South Carolina - 51 min drive - 52.3 km
Folly Island Beaches - 56 min drive - 60.2 km
Getting around
Charleston, SC (CHS-Charleston Intl.) - 67 min drive
Restaurants
Jasmine Porch - 10 min drive
River Room at The River Course At Kiawah Island Club - 12 min drive
Linnette’s - 35 min drive
The Nest Market - 11 min drive
The Lobby Bar - 10 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Does Newly Renovated 5/5.5 With Private Pool. Steps To Boardwalk! have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.
How much does it cost to stay at Newly Renovated 5/5.5 With Private Pool. Steps To Boardwalk! ?
As of 8 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Newly Renovated 5/5.5 With Private Pool. Steps To Boardwalk! on 19 July 2026 start from AU$2,487, 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 Newly Renovated 5/5.5 With Private Pool. Steps To Boardwalk! pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Newly Renovated 5/5.5 With Private Pool. Steps To Boardwalk! ?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Newly Renovated 5/5.5 With Private Pool. Steps To Boardwalk! ?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Newly Renovated 5/5.5 With Private Pool. Steps To Boardwalk! ?
Checkout is at 9:00 AM.
Where is Newly Renovated 5/5.5 With Private Pool. Steps To Boardwalk! located?
Located in Vanderhorst Plantation, this holiday home is steps from Kiawah Island Beach and within 3 mi (5 km) of Osprey Point Golf Course and Turtle Point Golf Course. Night Heron Park is 2.8 mi (4.6 km) away.
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
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Wonderful property- great host! Fantastic kitchen, wonderful beds, great family spaces. Could not recommend this home enough! And all just steps from the beach. Don’t hesitate to book your stay- you’ll be thrilled!
The property lay-out is exceptional and the proximity to the beach ideal. We had a few issues due to heavy rains but were able to work through all our issues quickly and effectively with the property manager.
We have been going to Kiawah for over 30 years and this is our favorite place! It feels like our second home and accommodations couldn’t be any better and host is a delight to work with.
This house was very well equipped, clean, nicely furnished, GREAT location to boardwalk (with no steps),terrific pool, garages to store bikes and beach stuff, wonderful porch, very detailed instructions for all electronics, layout was just great for our family. Would highly recommend this house and hope to stay here again!! By far, our favorite rental, and we have visited Kiawah over 20 times.
This house has everything you will need to have a great vacation at the beach. Love the 4 king bedrooms with their own bath. The layout was perfect for our two families who were traveling together.
House was great - had everything that you could want - kitchen was really well done and stocked really well - pool and hot tub where easyntobise and very clean - great location - quick walk to beach
We really enjoyed our stay! The house is beautiful and was perfect for our extended family. We loved the proximity to the beach and the elevator was something we really needed for my 90 year old parents.
The house was just as described. The kitchen was well equipped and house had chairs and beach and pool items that were a great addition. The property manager Rebekah was great to work within regard to questions we had operating the pool and hot tub.
78 Forestay Court was a great house for a large group of our family! It was immaculate, had great bedroom accommodations and a terrifically stocked kitchen for the chefs in our family! One of our party had a mobility issue and this house was perfection for him! The elevator came in very handy and having the bedrooms on one level was ideal. We will be returning again.
First time staying at this property, we will be back! Wonderful house, beautifully furnished and appointed, great location, loved having a pool, enjoyed the screened in porch and short walk to the beach
Perfect for our week of families together
Thank you!
We really enjoyed our stay at this lovely home on Kiawah Island in the fall. It was the perfect “home away from home” for our 3 families to share while we were there to attend a wedding. So many activities to enjoy during our weekend together … golf, pickleball, walks on the beach and exploratory bike rides. Only wish we could have stayed longer!
We have a lovely stay with 3 families including young children. The home was in excellent condition and well appointed with everything needed for a beach stay. Location was also a big plus. Had some trouble with the pool heater but the property manager was timely and helpful in resolving the issue. Would book again!
This home was amazing! The thoughtfulness of the furnishings a gift. Fully equipped from kitchen, to bedrooms, to the beach supplies! The screened in porch was perfect for morning coffee! The pool was wonderful…with shade for the ones who wanted shade and sun for others!
The house is amazing. Great location. Well equipped kitchen. Plenty of room for 12 of us. Pool was wonderful.
We could have done without the hurricane Debby and tornado and high winds and dangerous surf!! But we made the best of it and still enjoyed our trip
We loved the property and the ease of getting to the beach. There were 10 of us and we never felt crowded or that we didn’t have our own space. The porch was a lovely morning spot for coffee and evening space to listen to the sound of the ocean and frogs. Several deer came by every day. It was just peaceful. Our kids enjoyed their bunk room, pool and ice machine!
We would definitely stay at this property again.
We had an absolutely beautiful vacation at this home. It was well equipped and incredibly comfortable with plenty of room, spacious living space and a beautiful inground swimming pool. Also, it was a very short walk to the beach. The owner was great to work with and management company was very attentive. On one of the days, the air conditioner that cooled part of the house had stopped working. They had someone out to repair it in less than half an hour
We will definitely be back again!
House was great! I have stayed in many different properties in Kiawah, many were homes that were only a few years old. This house had everything! We cook a lot of meals there and it had everything you could possibly need, that’s not the case with most rentals. The property manager responded quickly with a minor issue. It was a 3 minute walk to the beach. The pool and screened in porch were very nice. The house was very comfortable. No complaints!
We thoroughly enjoyed our time in this beautiful house! Proximity to beach and anything else you’d like to do on Kiawah is perfect. The layout was great for our multi-generational family group – large, well furnished living spaces, an amazing kitchen, and quiet bedrooms which allowed everyone to sleep in if desired. Particularly appreciated the well-stocked kitchen given our cooking-centric family – it even came with a fully stocked spice cabinet and a pot large enough for our low country boil. The pool area was great and the screen porch perfect for watching TV, dining, or taking a nap. Can’t say enough good things about this house and dealing with owners was a pleasure. Highly recommended!
We loved staying in this home in August 2021 for our family vacation to Kiawah. The house was clean with lots of space for the family to spread out in. Has a great pool and outdoor lounging and eating areas, an awesome walk-in master closet for those of us who don’t travel light :), and an exceptionally well equipped kitchen which we really appreciated. It is a few minutes walk to the beach, and super close to bike trail access. A neighbor was building a new home next door while we stayed there but we only heard moderate builder noise one morning. Overall it was very quiet and peaceful!
Pluses : Great location ! house was clean and comfortable - good communication with property manager;
Minuses: 1. Hot tub - not heated: to have heated was extra cost-this was unclear in listing- for the price of rental felt that heated hot tub should be included; 2. Both large trash cans were overflowing upon arrival.
BILL B.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
About the host
Hosted by Mary-Margaret Neal
Languages:
English
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