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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
5 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 11236.9 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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Kiawah Island, SC
  • Place, Kiawah Island Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Osprey Point Golf Course
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Turtle Point Golf Course
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Charleston, SC (CHS-Charleston Intl.)
    ‪58 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 11)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Single Bed

5 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Bathroom 4

Bathroom 5

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony

About this property

5 Bufflehead Drive by Akers Ellis Rentals

RBL20-000371
In accordance with the Town of Kiawah Island Short Term Rental Ordinance, all guests understand that the approved number of bedrooms is 5, the maximum allowed occupancy is 11, and the maximum allowed number of vehicles is 6.

This Kiawah Island vacation rental, located in Vanderhorst Plantation, has five bedrooms, a gorgeous pond view, large screened porch, and is just a 7-minute walk or quick bike ride to Kiawah’s pristine beach.

Enter the main level and enjoy the fully equipped, updated kitchen featuring marble countertops, stainless steel appliances, shiplap accents, and a center island that seats 3. The main living area has plenty of comfortable seating with a sofa, loveseat, and 2 chairs. It also features a mounted flat-screen TV perfect for catching a break from the sun. The dining area, with 8 chairs, is a great place for enjoying a family meal together on vacation. Walk out to the large screened porch and see several chairs for lounging and a table and chairs that seats 4. The screened porch is the perfect place for enjoying the breeze, watching wildlife, and sipping your morning coffee or an evening cocktail.

The main level features dual primary suites, each with king-sized beds, private decks, and ensuite bathrooms featuring his and her sinks, jacuzzi tubs, and walk-in showers.

Upstairs, you will find the remaining three bedrooms. One room features a queen bed, another offers two twin beds and a twin over twin bunk bed, perfect for a kids or teen room, and the fifth bedroom offers one twin bed. There are two bathrooms on this floor.

Outside, guests will find a gas grill and an outdoor shower great for use after a day at the beach.

The home is equipped with a 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 $400. 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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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

You need to know

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. Gullah Geechee Exhibit & Borough Project and McLeod Plantation Historic Site are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Battery Number 5 Marker and Morris Island Lighthouse. The Resort Shop and Fort Lamar Historic Preserve 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 - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Osprey Point Golf Course - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Turtle Point Golf Course - 4 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Ocean Course - 12 min drive - 7.1 km
  • College of Charleston - 49 min drive - 47.8 km

Getting around

  • Charleston, SC (CHS-Charleston Intl.) - 57 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Linnette’s - ‬35 min drive
  • ‪Fischer's Sports Pub & Grill - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Jasmine Porch - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Fuji Sushi Bar & Grill - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪FortyEight - Wine Bar & Kitchen - ‬21 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 5 Bufflehead Drive by Akers Ellis Rentals pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at 5 Bufflehead Drive by Akers Ellis Rentals?

As of 25 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at 5 Bufflehead Drive by Akers Ellis Rentals on 18 May 2026 start from AU$643, 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 5 Bufflehead Drive by Akers Ellis Rentals?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at 5 Bufflehead Drive by Akers Ellis Rentals?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 5 Bufflehead Drive by Akers Ellis Rentals?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 5 Bufflehead Drive by Akers Ellis Rentals located?

Located in Vanderhorst Plantation, this holiday home is 0.4 mi (0.7 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

9.0

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 6 out of 12 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 12 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 12 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 12 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Reid J.

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

Good Stay

Property was advertised.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Mindy J.

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

2nd Christmas stay for our family of 11!

We love this house. It suites our 2 families perfectly. 2 masters and 2 large rooms upstairs is more than enough. Kitchen is well stocked (disorganized, but if you search, they probably have it). The towels are awful but if you can get past that, great value for a beautiful property close to the beach!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Amanda L.

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

Nice for large group

The house was large with a beautiful screened porch overlooking a lagoon. We frequently saw a deer and her fawns and other wildlife. Kitchen is fully stocked but could use some non-stick cookware. There is a small fridge in laundry room in addition to a full sized fridge which was great for drinks. The laundry room is large with a counter for storing any extras. The clothes dryer is quite slow to dry even with smaller loads. Each room has its own bathroom which is great with really large master bathrooms. There is a basketball goal in driveway so bring your basketball! The distance to the beach was further than we expected. Much easier to ride a bike there but not ideal if you have to carry alot of equipment. Overall we were pleased with our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ellen M.

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

Beautiful house; only minor issues

Beautiful property, very clean and spacious. All amenities were available, close to beach! Loved the screened in porch. Only a few minor issues, no TP holder in upstairs master, peeling paint and water stains in upstairs master around sky light. Would have been nice if upstairs decks had been swept. Otherwise, Loved it!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Kim G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Home away from home

Very nice place to stay and easy access to beach. A few minor things need repair but we still enjoyed our time.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Erica C.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice quiet neighborhood

We enjoyed the screened in porch the most. Even with the hotter days, it was perfect.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Sara E.

Fun family vacation

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was 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: The house fit our 2 families perfectly. 2 equal Masters was key!! Get location with an easy bike ride/walk to the beach.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mindy J.

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

Great 2 family Christmas spot

We had 2 families stay for a few days over Christmas and it was perfect. Nice size kitchen, great rooms, convenient location. One of the nicer rentals we’ve stayed at on Kiawah!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2020
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Jacky M.

Great location!

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: Home was clean and cozy. Great location for a quick walk to the beach. We would definitely stay here again.
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Kiawah stay

Rating Details: The property manager was adequately helpful. The vacation rental was somewhat dirty. I was somewhat unhappy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had a disturbance Friday night with someone knocking loudly around the house at 1am. We also noticed roaches and black mold in areas around the house. It was also not worth the change from our original beach front property, which we were forced to moved from due to construction.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew D.

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

Loved It

We loved our stay here. Great location, close to the beach and the place itself was clean and easy to access.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Taras F.

Cabin in Paradise

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: Akers Ellis Resort was beyond beautiful, serene and welcoming upon our arrival. In the future I will book directly with them. I purchased this rental through and the resort was still very accommodating and the service and maintenance requests were performed for me promptly. The cabin was very spacious and every room has a bathroom. Beware though, there is some weird wiring issues. The cold on the shower runs hot and the hot runs cold. The light switches flip down to turn on and up to turn off. Little quirks that took time for us to figure out. My only complaint was the pollen and bugs. There is an open area that wasn't properly cleaned upon my arrival and tiny little bugs that I found, but not too many. This is to be expected when visiting and residing so close to nature I suppose. The kids have decided that this is the vacation spot to return too. I grew up on Amelia Island and we usually visit our family home there. This was a break from tradition that we may continue.

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