Villa - Rating 4.9 (62)

Bedroom 1 bedrooms
Bathroom 1 baths
Guests 4 guests
Pets Not Allowed Pets Not Allowed

  • Address: 1409 Shipwatch Road, Kiawah Island
  • Area: Kiawah Island - West Beach
  • Neighborhood: West Beach (formerly Courtside)
  • Type: Villa

Description Description
In accordance with the Town of Kiawah Island Short Term Rental Ordinance, all guests understand that the approved number of bedrooms is 1, the maximum allowed occupancy is 4, and the maximum allowed number of vehicles is 2.

Now called West Beach Villas, the villa community was previously known as Courtside Villas. This renovated Kiawah Island vacation rental is only 25 miles from the historic city of Charleston on Kiawah Island’s West Beach. Being located on the first floor and only a short walk to the beach and Cougar Point golf course make this the perfect location for your Kiawah Island stay.

When you enter this villa, the mirror-walled hallway with an entry table gives an open feeling as you make your way to the main living area. There is a full-size sofa sleeper and chair with ottoman in the living area. A corner cabinet houses a flat-screen cable TV with DVD player The main living area opens to the dining area with seating for four.

The fully equipped kitchenette includes all stainless steel appliances and everything you will need to prepare meals during your stay. The spacious bedroom features a king-size bed with beautiful white furniture, including a large dresser with mirror, flat-screen TV with built-in DVD player, large walk-in closet, and attached bathroom with a large nicely tiled shower with an additional hand-held shower head. This bathroom can also be accessed from the hallway. The villa offers tiled flooring throughout.

Most of the back wall of the villa can be opened up to let in the natural light and views through the large sliding glass door, which leads to the screened porch. A table with two chairs and two Adirondack chairs provide a comfortable place to relax. The washer and dryer are located in a storage room on the screened porch. Pets are not allowed and absolutely no smoking (screened porch included).

The villa is equipped with 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 $150. 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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Bedding Bedding
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Bedroom 1
Sleeps: 2
1 King

Attached Bathroom


Amenities 56 Amenities
Entertainment
  • DVD Player
  • 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
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
  • Lagoon View
  • Near Beach
  • Near Ocean
Outdoor
  • Screened Porch

Reviews Rating 4.9 (62) Reviews
Rating 5
Very happy
Very happy with our stay and will definitely come back. The staff are friendly and helpful. Much appreciated!
Thomas M. - 6/1/2025
Rating 5
Great stay! Has everything you need.
Great stay! Has everything you need. Great for hosting a large get together or family reunion.Date of arrival - June 8, 2025
Thomas M - 6/1/2025
Rating 5
Highly recommend!
Just 4 minutes from Kiawah’s beach, this cute 1 bedroom condo is perfect for a getaway! Clean, comfy, and close to island entrance, shopping, and most importantly, the beach! Highly recommend!
David R. - 9/18/2024
Rating 5
Had a great time!
Had a great time! Close to the beach and super clean!
David R. - 9/18/2024
Rating 5
We enjoyed our stay
We enjoyed our stay. We took advantage of the bicycle credit and rode all over the island and on the beach. We also went to the beach a few days easily within a few minutes walk or bike ride. We enjoyed meals at several places on the island and daily coffee at The Nest! Saw alligators, deer, plenty of lizards, chipmunks and squirrels on the bike path. The accommodations were perfect for our needs. Would stay again!
David D. from Florence, KY - 5/23/2024
Rating 5
Beautifully decorated
Small but beautifully decorated condo in a great location, near beach
Pam - 9/11/2023
Rating 5
Very Nice

Everything was very nice. Convenient location for a short walk to the beach.

Tim H. - 6/27/2023
Rating 5
Loved every moment

Loved the option to rent bikes! We biked all over the island and loved every moment!

Karen G. - 5/16/2023
Rating 5
Loved the place!

Loved the place, cool screened in deck, nicely decorated, kitchen well equipped, with all the windows, the place felt spacious. We used the equipment credit and greatly enjoyed all the trails biking our entire stay!

Sherlyn N. - 4/12/2023
Rating 5
Would stay here again.

Last minute plans for Spring Break and first time to Kiawah. The condo was on the smaller side (to be excepted from listing description) but it was the perfect size for 2 adults and 1 child. The location was a very short walk to the beach, short bike ride to other activities and a short drive to the Freshfields Market area for shopping, dining and groceries. We rented bikes and beach chairs which worked out well. The reservation process was easy and check-in procedure was communicated well. Would stay here again.

Sean D. - 3/21/2023
Rating 5
Very nice condo

Very nice condo and close to the beach!

Christine K. from MN - 10/5/2022
Rating 5
We enjoyed our stay

We enjoyed our stay. Perfect location of this years Kiawah 1/2 marathon.

Mike B. from SC - 12/9/2022
Rating 5
comfortable and well appointed

Property is comfortable and well appointed. Has everything you need for a comfortable stay. We didn’t cook here, but plenty of dishes and kitchen tools. Short walk to a beautiful beach and lots of bike/ walking paths to enjoy. Easy to access wonderful Kiawah golf courses. Wonderful place to relax. Really enjoyed our week at this property.

Harry P. from Chesterbrook, PA - 9/7/2022
Rating 5
Very Pleased

Very pleased with the Villa. Location is very good for the walk to the beach is easy and only takes about 5 minutes. Nice and quite. The bed is very comfortable

David B from Loveland, OH - 5/14/2022
Rating 5
Perfect!

This place was perfect for a week at the beach! Less than a 5 minute walk to the water and very clean and cozy. The washer/dryer was so convenient to have and the screened in porch was perfect to have as well!

David A. from Raleigh, NC - 5/22/2022
Rating 5
Great condo for a beach getaway
My husband and I booked this condo for a long weekend at Kiawah. We have stayed at Kiawah many times, and this like all the others, was a great getaway for biking and beaching. The condo has plenty of items to cook with (although we only used the toaster). The outdoor patio is nice for coffee in the morning. The furniture has been updated and includes a new solid color couch. The condo was clean, except for the kitchen sponge, and had everything we needed including beach towels and a washer/dryer.
Anonymous from Tucson, AZ - 10/15/2021
Rating 5
Wonderful Stay!
Bright, open, and clean. Location and amenities just as described. We loved the screened in back porch so we could relax without all the bugs. This property was perfect for our couples getaway. We would certainly stay here again.
Jessica M. from Broken Arrow, OK - 6/22/2021
Rating 4
A Few Issues
The unit was generally clean but the housekeepers need to pay more attention. One side table had a sticky substance on it. A pillowcase was noticeably stained. The lack of a Keurig was surprising, but we made do.
Anonymous from TAZEWELL, VA - 5/29/2021
Rating 5
Great place on West Beach
We’ve stayed at Kiawah Island several times and this was our best rental. Clean, updated, end unit with everything needed for a week’s stay. Would definitely rent this unit again and again.
Amy P. from Columbus, OH - 4/25/2021
Rating 5
Cozy, convenient villa for early spring getaway
We rented 1409 West Beach Villa and couldn't have been more pleased. The screened in porch was a favorite spot to relax and enjoy the birds. We loved the area on the island that enabled us to get anywhere easily on our bikes.
Kimberly M. from Paoli, PA - 3/21/2021
Rating 5
Cozy Cottage Feel
We decided on the spur of the moment to take a beach trip and happily found this apartment for Thanksgiving week still open. We liked the location on the west end and the walk to the beach was about 5 minutes. There is a small pond with a fountain at the backside which has quite delightful sound. We would, however, recommend an upgrade in the size of the TV's as they are quite small. The beach credit was a definite plus.
Anonymous from Otto, NC - 11/23/2020
Rating 5
Perfect Condo for Small Families Close to Beach
We throughly enjoyed our stay at this condo. It has been tastefully updated and had everything we needed and more during our stay. The bed was VERY comfortable, and the property management company was easy to work with. We’ve rented from several others and typically have a laundry list of check out protocols. It was so nice not having that! The condo is close to the beach, which we appreciated having a baby in tow. The condo is small. If you have two children and plan on them sleeping on the sofa bed, prepare for it to be tight. My husband and I felt a bit on top of each other just with an 8 month old. This condo is probably ideal for just 1 or 2 people. Also, it was very clean on a surface level, but when checking under the bed and behind the curtains at checkout, I found a plethora of dust bunnies and dead bug that had been there a while. The bathroom fan was also fairly dusty. The condo is in great condition but needs a deep clean in those harder to reach areas.
Paul N. from Brentwood, TN - 10/9/2020
Rating 5
Perfect for get-away for 2
This unit fit our needs perfectly, comfortable, well stocked and only a 3 minute walk to the beach. It was very quiet the week that we stayed. It was a much needed get-away.
Lisa C. from Gaithersburg, MD - 9/6/2020
Rating 5
Wonderful time, my wife and kids fell in love with this villa, I will definitely recommend this villa to anyone ! Short walk to the beach, very quiet area ! Love it !
Jesus Ponce from Collegeville - 8/15/2020
Rating 5
Great rental for a couple
Comfortable, clean, nice location if you like the beach and golf.
Robert E. from State College, PA - 7/27/2020
Rating 5
Great Weekend Getaway!
With only a 5 minute walk to the beach, this was a great spot for a weekend getaway for two! The couch is newer than the one pictured, and overall the accommodations were very comfortable. One suggestion on improvements would be a smart TV. The televisions both had limited cable but no access to premium channels, or Netflix/Hulu/etc.
Anonymous from Asheville, NC - 6/26/2020
Rating 5
Relaxing Vacation
We enjoyed our stay at this villa. It was nicely furnished and had everything we needed in the kitchen. Walk in closet in bedroom was a plus. The location was about a 5 min walk to the beach. We love the many bike trails on Kiawah. Will be back and would stay here again.
Anonymous from Eastlake , OH - 6/6/2020
Rating 5
Review #30557573

Location great, well stocked with everything you need. W/D.

Anonymous - 2/27/2020
Rating 5
Perfect!
great
Bernard S. from waxhaw, NC - 11/14/2019
Rating 5
Perfect!
Everything perfect -- clean and quiet!!!
Bernard S. from waxhaw, NC - 10/18/2019
Rating 5
Review #28881737

Cozy, comfortable, chic and the location is great too - 5 min walk to the beach and 2 mi bike ride to Freshfields. Perfect for one person or a couple. Property management team is top notch - good communication and helpful during check in process (thanks Shayna!). I adore this place and hope to return again soon!

Anonymous - 10/6/2019
Rating 5
Convenient and Comfortable
This condo is beautifully decorated, has all of the conveniences of home, a comfortable bed, and is close to everything. It’s a very short walk to the beach, clean, and overall excellent accommodations. We would recommend to others and look forward to returning again!
Clare from Greenville, SC - 8/29/2019
Rating 5
Cozy and close to the beach
A wonderful retreat from everyday life, enjoyed our time in Kiawah.
Scott P. from Canton , NC - 8/1/2019
Rating 5
Early Honeymoon
We visited Kiawah for a long weekend and this villa was perfect. It was just my fianc and I, the villa was quiet and very nice. The location was convenient and close to the beach. I would highly recommend this villa and would stay there again. Akers Ellis Rentals was most hopeful and accommodating in answering any questions.
Anonymous from South Charleston, WV - 7/11/2018
Rating 5
A hidden cozy retreat!
Fabulous little condo! Very clean with everything you need. Bed is oh so comfortable ! People upstairs not a bother.
Location is a few steps to beach and bike trail. Must rent the bikes to experience the relaxing trails all over the island. The straw market is gone- that used to be next for to thisbunit. They are building new small hotel- but cant hear anything.
A short drive to Freshfields or bike. Must eat at the sanctuary- what a fabulous place! Wish they had chairs at th condo and umbrella. Exp. to rent. A tip would be to remove the armless Chair and put another love seat so two people can relax. No smell in the unit- very cold ac .
Would stay here again for sure!
Bethanie H. from Waxhaw, NC - 7/15/2018
Rating 4
Courtside
Nice rental a 5 minute walk to the beach.
Anonymous from Chicago , IL - 6/9/2018
Rating 5
Excellent cozy condo
Very clean and had everything we needed!
Stephanie W. from North Tonawanda, NY - 7/8/2017
Rating 5
Home Away From Home
Fantastic location. Easy walk to the beach. The Villa had everything we needed. The kitchen had a good variety of pots and pans. The washer and dryer were useful. The bed was extremely comfortable. We can't wait to return.
Anonymous from Knoxville, TN - 6/2/2018
Rating 5
Great Long Weekend
This is a perfect place for a couple, just enough room, and very close to beach. Also located on West Beach, so not far at all from Freshfields and the entrance to Kiawah Island. Hassle-free service from Akers Ellis. Only minor comment is that there were no knives (other than ordinary silverware) in the unit.
Anonymous from Greenville, SC - 5/24/2018
Hi Lee, Thank you for letting us know about the lack of knives in the unit. We will be sure to fix that. We are so pleased you loved the villa!
Akers Ellis Real Estate & Rentals staff
Posted: 7/8/2018
Rating 5
Wonderful Island Times
The home was a 5 minute walk to the beach and a quick drive into town. I would highly recommend staying at this location.
Anonymous from Washington, DC - 10/5/2017
Rating 5
Nice location
Great place for two adults and a small child. Clean and close to the beach!
Sandy L. from Basking Ridge, NJ - 8/29/2017
Rating 5
Nicely done Villa, attractive, up dated!
For me ..... this was a working trip, I am a special events coordinator,
I needed a place to live for many days, This was a Large Family REUNION,
That was planned one year ago! Everyone had a great time on the
Island of Kiawah!
The location was perfect!
Buff J. from NULL, NULL - 6/17/2017
Rating 5
Great stay!
The management staff were very efficient and very considerate of us. They were showing the place one of the days we were there, but made sure to ask ahead of time and were even able to give us a very specific window of time when we said it was alright with us. Very nice place, close to the beach.
Anonymous from Carmel, IN - 8/13/2016
Rating 4
Very nice villa
Enjoyed our stay a lot....nice furniture, very short walk to beach, ample clean towels. It is very small, which was fine for my daughter and me. The oven was difficult to navigate....even with the manufacturer's instructions. And, unfortunately, construction was happening in the unit above us during our stay. The noise level was upsetting....especially early morning.
LeAnne S. from Charlotte, NC - 5/17/2016
Rating 5
Wonderful Vacation!
We enjoyed the villa very much. We are very happy that we found your company and will use you all to book our future trips to Kiawah. The villa was nicely decorated, well appointed and neat. We are very satisfied with our stay and feel the price we paid for the accommodations was a very good value. I look forward to booking with you all again soon!
Anonymous from Blarisville, GA - 4/3/2016
Rating 5
Deer Retreat
Totally relaxing, loved walks and rides on the beach. Saw lots of wildlife including deer on the tennis courts. Condo was spotless and kitchen appliances were high quality. Loved the floors! Only negative was the bed, too soft and it squeaked. King sized would have been nice.
Achim G S. from Green Bay, WI - 11/12/2015
Rating 4
Very nice stay
The stay was very nice. The place was clean and we enjoyed our stay. The Akers Ellis office seemed really nice and ensured that a gift package for us made it safely into our hands.
Tom P. from Lynchburg, VA - 5/24/2014
Rating 5
Comfortable bed
We loved the condo. It was comfortable, clean, and well equipped. We particularly enjoyed the quality of the bed, the water pressure in the shower along with the shower itself, the back porch, and much more. Overall, we loved 1409. We hope we'll see you again sometime!
Sally O. from Charlotte, North Carolina - 4/14/2014
Rating 5
Everything was wonderful
We thought our accommodations were wonderful, and we all had a wonderful time at 1409. We were quite lucky with pleasant weather during our stay. We will certainly keep you in mind for our next visit to Kiawah
Nancy D. from Knoxville, Tennessee - 3/19/2014
Rating 5
Wonderful experience!
Our experience was wonderful. The people in your office were very accommodating. I changed our reservation three or four times. We plan on making Kiawah a family tradition.
Robert S. from Cincinnati, OH - 6/29/2013
Rating 5
Perfect for two!
This is a perfect condo for two people.
Peter F. from Marietta, GA - 6/20/2013
Rating 5
Great!
We very much enjoyed our stay.
Leslie H. - 3/18/2013
Rating 4
Small, but nice
We had to put up with some construction noise while we were there, but I guess that comes with going during the off season. Everything was clean and the furnisings were very nice.
Anonymous from Norcross, GA - 3/9/2013
Rating 5
Great Kiawah experience
We really enjoyed Akers Ellis and the 1409 villa experience. Id give it a solid 5.
Anonymous from Weddington, NC - 3/22/2013
Rating 5
GREAT PLACE, GREAT PRICE
Great vacation rental. Location was perfect for the golf tournament we were attending. Close to the beach also. Instructions for check in and check out were a breeze. Thank you for a super stay.
Angela C. from Knoxville, TN - 2/1/2013
Rating 5
Paradise
Kiawah is a favorite destination of mine. The accomodations were great and rental people were very efficient with our reservation request.
Brenda M. from Cary, NC - 12/30/2012
Rating 5
Fantastic beach getaway
My husband and I just got back from our trip to Kiawah, and we can't wait to return to the island! We loved staying in this villa, and really appreciated the close proximity to the beach and straw market. Thanks for a wonderful, relaxing vacation!
Audrey H. from Charlotte, NC - 8/31/2012
Rating 5
Kiawah condo
Very clean and well decorated small condo, perfect for 2. It sits on top of the tennis courts so no great views. Wish I had know there is a place to a launch a Kayak (Mingo Point for a small fee) but was advised there was no access for boats on the island. It was a great find for a short term rental and more affordable than most Kiawah units
Anonymous from Daniel Island, SC - 7/26/2012
Rating 5
Great place to stay
The condo was clean and nicely decorated. The rental experience was easy and made our stay a pleasure.
Courtney N. from Savannah, GA - 6/7/2012
Rating 5
A Great Week in Kiawah
The villa was perfect for the two of us. Everything we needed was there. It was steps away from the beach, and we especially enjoyed the screened in porch. I would not recommend this for more than 2 adults. We will definately stay there again.
Marilyn H. - 5/19/2012
Rating 4
A must visit at Kiawah Island
The villa exceded my expectations. There were a couple of maintenance issues that we encountered. They were taken care of within a reasonable time. The overall stay was fantastic. Any couple wishing to have a quiet, secluded romantic getaway would cherish this.
Timothy T. from Florence, KY - 4/30/2012
Rating 5
Stay at 4901 Courtside Villa, Kiawah Island
The villa was cozy and beautifully decorated. The location was wonderful, easy walking distance to a gorgeous beach. All of the amenities of the accommodations were very nice. A very comfortable bed. Just a short driving distance to all of the sights in Charleston, S.C. We had a lovely time.
Anonymous from Avon Lake, OH - 3/10/2012
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