House - Rating 4.8 (26)

Bedroom 4 bedrooms
Bathroom 5 baths
Guests 8 guests
Pets Not Allowed Pets Not Allowed

  • Address: 115 Bufflehead Drive, Kiawah Island
  • Area: Kiawah Island - Vanderhorst Plantation
  • Type: House

Description Description
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 8, and the maximum allowed number of vehicles is 5.

This Kiawah Island vacation rental offers a private pool and spa, golf course views, and is situated in the exclusive Vanderhorst Plantation. The home is just a 12-minute walk from the beach.

The main level features an open living space with access to the back deck and pool overlooking the golf course. The living area offers plenty of comfortable seating and a flat-screen TV. The updated kitchen features custom cabinetry, tile backsplash, a center island, and an elevated bar with four bar stools. The light-filled dining area offers a long, elegant table with seating for ten. A game room offers a pool table, sitting area, and wall-mounted flat-screen TV. A sitting room off of the foyer features a desk, library, and table for four.

The main floor primary suite features a king bed, sitting area, flat-screen TV, views of the golf course, and private bathroom with double sinks and separate bathtub and shower. Three additional bedrooms - two king bedrooms and one queen bedroom are located on the second level and offer private bathrooms, TVs, and golf views.

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

Please be advised that the garage is not available for use. Guests are not permitted to park in, store items in, or access the garage during their stay.

The dimensions of the pool are 10' x 25'.

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.

The spa can be heated for an additional fee of $75 per day for the entire stay. Contact us directly to add spa heating to your reservation.

Guest reservations of 4 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, 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 61 Amenities
Entertainment
  • Pool Table
  • Satellite or Cable TV
  • Television(s)
Essentials
  • Air Conditioning
  • Bath Towels
  • Bed Linens
  • Contactless Check-in & Check-out
  • Departure Cleaning Included
  • Dryer
  • Hair Dryer
  • Hangers
  • Heating
  • Hot Water
  • Iron & Ironing Board
  • Kitchen
  • Living Room
  • Non-Smoking Property
  • Private Entrance
  • Travel-size Bathroom Amenities - Conditioner
  • Travel-size Bathroom Amenities - Shampoo
  • Travel-size Bathroom Amenities - Soap
  • Washer
  • Wi-Fi/Wireless Internet
Facility
  • Free Parking
Home Safety
  • Enhanced Cleaning Practices
  • Fire Extinguisher
  • Smoke Detector
Kitchen
  • Blender
  • Coffee Maker - Standard Drip
  • Cooking Basics
  • Cookware, Pots, Pans
  • Dining Table
  • Dishes & Utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice Maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stove
  • Toaster
  • Wine Refrigerator
Local
  • Basketball Courts
  • Bike Trails
  • Boating & Sailing
  • Fishing
  • Golf Courses
  • Grocery & Shopping
  • Health Beauty Spa
  • Hospital & Medical Services
  • Marina
  • Ocean Swimming
  • Surfing
  • Tennis Courts
Location
  • Golf Course View
  • Near Beach
  • Near Ocean
Outdoor
  • Balcony or Deck
  • Grill
Pool
  • Heated Pool
  • Private Pool
  • Spa

Reviews Rating 4.8 (26) Reviews
Rating 5
Great house and stay!
Great house and stay!
JULIE S - 6/1/2025
Rating 5
We had the perfect property and days we needed available this year.
We love renting with Akers Ellis! The whole process is always smooth and glad that Akers Ellis had the perfect property and days we needed available this year.
Michelle C - 6/1/2025
Rating 5
Wonderful home!

The oven presented some challenges but AE was on the job quickly to assist. Wonderful home-we hope to visit again!

Patrick M. - 7/16/2023
Rating 5
Exceptional Home
We loved our time at 115 Bufflehead Drive. The home is fully stocked, clean, and in a great location. We will stay here again.
Anonymous from Greenville, SC - 3/6/2022
Rating 4
Great home with enough space!
The home was awesome! We loved it upon entering the front door! The rooms were larger than they appeared to be in pictures on website. The kitchen was large and well stocked with everything needed in a kitchen. The pool was but mostly in the shade and I wish they had cushions on the lounge chairs. Other than that, it was a great experience!
Anonymous from Gahanna, OH - 8/21/2021
Rating 5
A lovely stay at Kiawah Island
This was our second stay at this property. So we knew the house and its location well, and we were not disappointed. There were a couple of maintenance issues that arose during our stay, and AkersEllis was on those issues in a matter of 2-3 hours. And they were quickly resolved. For our next Kiawah stay, we will use AkersEllis again.
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Ralph R. from Carrboro, NC - 5/15/2021
Rating 5
Perfect!
Fabulous!
Elizabeth B. from Neenah, WI - 2/13/2021
Rating 5
115 Bufflehead Drive
Great home.
Ralph W. from White Plains, NY - 10/8/2019
Rating 5
Great setting / Comfortable Home
The house met our needs perfectly. We feel that it was well stocked and had all the space we needed. To make it slightly better, we would recommend washing windows and cleaning carpets. Akers Ellis is extremely easy to do business with...professional and prompt attention.
Victoria M. from Aiken, SC - 9/29/2019
Rating 5
We want to come back!!
The title above summarizes in brief our feeling about the time we had at 115 Bufflehead. The home was spacious, allowed privacy when desired, had a very well supplied kitchen, and the pool was perfect. Two young children spend most of their time in the water!! The beach was about a 10-15 minute walk via Boardwalk #38. And the beach at that location was not very crowded. To close, this was a wonderful home in a great location. We did not even have time to venture out onto the golf course!!
Ralph R. from Carrboro, NC - 8/10/2019
Rating 5
Kiawah 2019
Beautiful home on a beautiful street with plenty of room.
Anonymous from Hudson, OH - 8/3/2019
Rating 5
Would stay here again.
A very nice home with unique features. The address is close beach access. It seems the main entry level rooms look like they have been recently upgraded. There is a pool table and a table hockey which was used and enjoyed. The upper floor seemed a little dated, but not a major issue.The house was clean and very functional.

This address is not close to beach parking, so it required a little logistics to get the non-bike riders to and from the beach. It's doable and we worked it out.
Jed J. from HOLLYWOOD, FL - 7/27/2019
Rating 5
Already packing to return next year!
WONDERFUL! This was our family's third year in a row to stay at this particular house. There are just so many reasons why... 5 minute scenic bike ride to a secluded stretch of absolutely beautiful beach, spacious kitchen/dining area with extra ice machine, beverage fridge, large laundry/drop area, pool table and hockey table, swimming pool out back with golf course view (and assorted wildlife!), comfortable bedrooms with private baths, comfortable seating, house layout, and of course Akers Ellis as the rental company is always there for you and so fast to respond. The gear rental they provided this year was an extra plus! And yes, we are repeating this vacation at this house next year! We can't wait!
Ben F. from Fort Mill, SC - 7/13/2019
Rating 4
Nice but could use some bathroom updates
The home is very well laid out. The house plan is great for a larger group. A little far from the beach to walk for our group with baby and toddler. I recommend biking to the beach. The bathrooms need updating. Some cleanliness issues with the bath mats(dirty) and bathtubs/showers (hairs and stained grout). The pool/porch is very nice as well as the laundry room and living room. Kitchen is stocked very well. Things that need attention: bathroom updates needed, all mattresses are too firm, bed linens, bugs in the house, fridge does not keep stuff very cold, several dirty dishes in the cabinets.
Anonymous from Nashville, TN - 6/22/2019
Rating 4
Beautiful well furnished home
The size and amenities worked very well for our family. It had the nicest selection of kitchen things we have ever had. The downstairs bedroom could use some updating such as new carpet and there were more than average bug issues in it. The main floor and upstairs were very nice. Upstairs showers could be updated. Outdoor furniture not very comfortable compared to 116 Bufflehead where rest of family stayed. Everyone loved pool table. Would have been nice if small bar of soap provided in baths until we got to store. Master downstairs was very pretty and comfortable. Akers very responsive to a shower leak we had.
Anonymous from Columbiana, OH - 6/29/2019
Rating 5
Great Family Stay
Our family has vacationed at Kiawah Island for fifteen years, and this house was beautifully decorated, comfortable and very nicely located on a private street. We were very happy with the home and it’s amenities.
Lizanne &. from Middleburg, VA - 6/15/2019
Rating 5
Lovely Home
We had a great time at 115 Bufflehead. The home was very well equipped with lots of kitchen gadgets and the pool/spa were an added bonus. Rooms were spacious and the home was in overall good shape.
David L. from McLean, VA - 11/23/2017
Rating 5
Great Family Vacation Home!
Our multi-generational family had a very special week in this spacious and functional home. Features such as the separate bedroom/sitting area downstairs (leading out to a huge 2 car garage), private bathrooms with each bedroom, 3 dishwashers, separate beverage cooler, separate ice machine, well stocked kitchen, LARGE laundry/ drop area, large dining area, comfortable seating throughout, and great location (5 minute scenic bike ride to very private stretch of gorgeous beach are just a few of the reasons we DO plan on coming back here! Akers Ellis also is great in supporting us in their quick communication and ease of renting!
Thank you for a great vacation and lots of great memories!
Ben F. from Fort Mill, SC - 7/15/2017
Rating 5
2107-06-01
very positive
Jim H. from Medina, OH - 6/10/2017
Rating 5
Renter
Excellent property. Worked well for our granddaughters C of C graduation party.
Eric B. from Apex, NC - 5/11/2017
Rating 5
Beautiful spacious family friendly home.
Just what our family and friends needed for our surprise 60th birthday celebration! Great location. Saw many eagles, birds, GIANT gators and the pool /hot tub were awesome! Would have stayed longer but darn it- life calls!!
Mary B. from St. Louis, MO - 3/23/2017
Rating 5
115 Bufflehead Kiawah Island
The experience was fantastic. The home was clean, beautiful and exactly as the pictures and as the property discription. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would recommend this property. The management company was very helpful and responsive
April C. from Shelby Township, MI - 3/9/2017
Rating 5
Great place to stay
This home was beautiful. 2 families staying here with 3 children. We had so much room we didn't even use all of the space. The pool and pool table were a great touch. We would come back again.
Brenda H. from Greenwood Village, CO - 10/21/2016
Rating 5
Wonderful stay at 115 Bufflehead Drive
We had an excellent experience staying at 115 Bufflehead Drive. The house was beautiful, clean, and well stocked. Only a 10 minute bike ride for us to the beach. My kids loved coming home to the pool and hot tub, and I loved that it was above ground level (no alligators!) The back of the house has a great golf course view. Akers Ellis made checking in and out a breeze and their app was very helpful. Would definitely stay here again!
Rachel A. from Collinsville, OK - 5/14/2016
Rating 5
Awesome House!
Trip and house was a total 5 stars. Fantastic accommodations!!!
Anonymous from Glenwood, MD - 4/28/2016
Rating 5
Beautiful Home
We had a lovely stay at 115 Bufflehead. There were a couple issues we ran into and the team was very responsive to our calls (e.g. propane tank out of gas, stove not working - electrical was tripped).

Thanks for the pleasant stay!
Anonymous from Annandale, VA - Virginia - 8/29/2015
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