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Reviews
9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms5+ bathroomsSleeps 10347.7 sq m
Popular amenities
Rooms & beds
4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
Bedroom 2
1 King Bed
Bedroom 3
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 4
1 Single Bunk Bed
5 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom
Bathroom 1
Bathroom 2
Bathroom 3
Bathroom 4
Bathroom 5
Bathroom 6
Spaces
Kitchen
Balcony
About this property
262 Governors Drive by Akers Ellis Rentals
RBL20-000339
In accordance with the Town of Kiawah Island Short Term Rental Ordinance, all guests understand that the approved number of bedrooms is 4, the maximum allowed occupancy is 10, and the maximum allowed number of vehicles is 5.
This Kiawah Island vacation rental features four bedrooms, a private heated saltwater pool, and Osprey Point Golf Course views. Conveniently positioned on Governors Drive, the main thoroughfare in Vanderhorst Plantation, the home is a 7-minute bike ride to the beach and across the street from popular Marsh Island Park.
As you enter through the front door, you are welcomed by a view of the living room which opens to the kitchen and dining area. The living room has a sectional couch, flat-screen TV, and access to the pool and deck. The open kitchen offers ample counter space, Thermador stainless steel appliances, and a large island with bar seating for up to 6. The adjacent dining area has an easily expandable dining table with seating for 10 people.
The downstairs primary suite offers a king-sized bed, access to the deck and pool, and a luxurious private bathroom with a soaking tub and walk-in shower. Upstairs, you will find three additional bedrooms. The upstairs secondary suite has a king-sized bed and spacious bathroom with double sinks and a walk-in shower. A second upstairs bedroom has a queen-sized bed and an attached bathroom with a walk-in shower. The third upstairs bedroom has a full-over-full bunk bed and a private bathroom with a shower/tub combo. Also upstairs, you will find another living room with two sofas, two side chairs, and a flatscreen TV.
The screened porch, which can be entered through the dining area, has comfortable sofas and a flat-screen TV. Off the screened porch, you will find a full bathroom to freshen up after the pool or beach. The outdoor back deck has a dining table and chairs along with poolside lounge seating. At the garage level, you will find a game room with a ping pong table. Just outside the garage, there is an outdoor shower perfect for rinsing off after a long day at the beach.
The home is equipped with washer, dryer, and high-speed wireless internet. The elevator is available for guest use and provides access to all three floors.
Please note that this property has exterior security cameras that view the home's front entrance as well as the pool equipment under the back deck. The cameras serve to protect both the property owner and rental guests.
The dimensions of the pool are approximately 10 x 20. 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.
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 $300. 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.
In accordance with the Town of Kiawah Island Short Term Rental Ordinance, all guests understand that the approved number of bedrooms is 4, the maximum allowed occupancy is 10, and the maximum allowed number of vehicles is 5.
This Kiawah Island vacation rental features four bedrooms, a private heated saltwater pool, and Osprey Point Golf Course views. Conveniently positioned on Governors Drive, the main thoroughfare in Vanderhorst Plantation, the home is a 7-minute bike ride to the beach and across the street from popular Marsh Island Park.
As you enter through the front door, you are welcomed by a view of the living room which opens to the kitchen and dining area. The living room has a sectional couch, flat-screen TV, and access to the pool and deck. The open kitchen offers ample counter space, Thermador stainless steel appliances, and a large island with bar seating for up to 6. The adjacent dining area has an easily expandable dining table with seating for 10 people.
The downstairs primary suite offers a king-sized bed, access to the deck and pool, and a luxurious private bathroom with a soaking tub and walk-in shower. Upstairs, you will find three additional bedrooms. The upstairs secondary suite has a king-sized bed and spacious bathroom with double sinks and a walk-in shower. A second upstairs bedroom has a queen-sized bed and an attached bathroom with a walk-in shower. The third upstairs bedroom has a full-over-full bunk bed and a private bathroom with a shower/tub combo. Also upstairs, you will find another living room with two sofas, two side chairs, and a flatscreen TV.
The screened porch, which can be entered through the dining area, has comfortable sofas and a flat-screen TV. Off the screened porch, you will find a full bathroom to freshen up after the pool or beach. The outdoor back deck has a dining table and chairs along with poolside lounge seating. At the garage level, you will find a game room with a ping pong table. Just outside the garage, there is an outdoor shower perfect for rinsing off after a long day at the beach.
The home is equipped with washer, dryer, and high-speed wireless internet. The elevator is available for guest use and provides access to all three floors.
Please note that this property has exterior security cameras that view the home's front entrance as well as the pool equipment under the back deck. The cameras serve to protect both the property owner and rental guests.
The dimensions of the pool are approximately 10 x 20. 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.
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 $300. 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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9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (30 reviews)
House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
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. Discover the area's water adventures with power boating, surfing/body boarding and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.

Kiawah Island, SC
What's nearby
- Osprey Point Golf Course - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
- Kiawah Island Beach - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
- Ocean Course - 11 min drive - 6.5 km
- Medical University of South Carolina - 50 min drive - 48.5 km
- College of Charleston - 51 min drive - 49.1 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Linnette’s - 42 min drive
- Fischer's Sports Pub & Grill - 29 min drive
- Jasmine Porch - 17 min drive
- Fuji Sushi Bar & Grill - 33 min drive
- FortyEight - Wine Bar & Kitchen - 33 min drive
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Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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24 Sept 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Kris G.
15 June 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great time
Kris G.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Marie O.
17 Apr 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay at a great home
Marie O.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Judy C.
4 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Home
Judy C.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Ted M.
9 Dec 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ted M.
Stayed 13 nights in Nov 2025
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Diane A.
21 Sept 2021
Birthday Celebration House
Diane A.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Ted M.
29 Nov 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A wonderful week at a beautiful home
Ted M.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Nicole J T.
19 Mar 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nicole J T.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified
10/10 Excellent
lori d.
19 Apr 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful!
lori d.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Dana P.
2 Apr 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights, didn’t want to leave!
Dana P.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Suzanne B.
18 Jan 2022
Perfect! Perfect! Perfect!
Suzanne B.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Jennifer B.
29 Nov 2021
Great Experience
Jennifer B.
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Stephanie B.
2 Nov 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful house and community
Stephanie B.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2021
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Julie L.
26 Oct 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Home on Kiawah
Julie L.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2021
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Nell L.
9 Sept 2021
262 Governors Drive - Review
Nell L.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Maureen W.
12 Aug 2021
Wonderful Home!
Maureen W.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
joan Z.
14 June 2021
SPECIAL BDAY WEEK!
joan Z.
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Linda C.
18 May 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home and great location
Linda C.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021
From a partner site
4/10 Poor
Brad H.
2 May 2021
262 Governors
Brad H.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Libby M.
13 Apr 2021
Lovely home and stay.
Libby M.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Suzanne B.
15 Dec 2020
Great home with a beautiful view
Suzanne B.
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