# 147 Hooded Merganser Court is a Vacation Rental property in Kiawah Island, SC > Canonical Human URL: https://www.akersellis.com/vacation-rentals/147-hooded-merganser-court ## Property Details - Location: Kiawah Island, SC - Type: House - Bedrooms: 5 - Bathrooms: 5 - Max Occupancy: 12 - Pet Friendly: No - Rating: 5 (19 reviews) ------------------------------ ## Location - Coordinates: 32.61067, -80.07032 - Region: Kiawah Island, SC ### Open date ranges - Nov 10, 2026 to Nov 21, 2026 - Nov 28, 2026 to Nov 30, 2026 - Jan 31, 2027 to Mar 13, 2027 - Apr 3, 2027 to May 29, 2027 - Jun 5, 2027 to Jun 12, 2027 - Jun 26, 2027 to Jul 3, 2027 - Jul 10, 2027 to Jul 24, 2027 - Jul 31, 2027 to Aug 7, 2027 ## Amenities The 100 Collection™,Long-Term Stays,DVD Player,Satellite or Cable TV,Television(s),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,Private Entrance,Travel-size Bathroom Amenities - Conditioner,Travel-size Bathroom Amenities - Shampoo,Travel-size Bathroom Amenities - Soap,Washer,Wi-Fi/Wireless Internet,Free Parking,Enhanced Cleaning Practices,Fire Extinguisher,Smoke Detector,Blender,Coffee Maker - Standard Drip,Cooking Basics,Cookware, Pots, Pans,Dining Table,Dishes & Utensils,Dishwasher,Ice Maker,Microwave,Oven,Refrigerator,Stove,Toaster,Basketball Courts,Bike Trails,Boating & Sailing,Fishing,Golf Courses,Grocery & Shopping,Health Beauty Spa,Hospital & Medical Services,Marina,Ocean Swimming,Surfing,Tennis Courts,Near Beach,Near Ocean,Balcony or Deck,Grill,Outdoor Shower,Screened Porch,Heated Pool,Private Pool ## Images (https://img.trackhs.com/795x517/https://track-pm.s3.amazonaws.com/akersellis/image/97252f1d-2bd5-4a62-a790-b744fc548c27) > Pool and Pool Deck (https://img.trackhs.com/795x517/https://track-pm.s3.amazonaws.com/akersellis/image/9813fc3c-e466-466f-81f7-9663419cb970) > Living Area (Fireplace Not Available for Guest Use) (https://img.trackhs.com/795x517/https://track-pm.s3.amazonaws.com/akersellis/image/84d47ba1-be8c-40f8-bdd1-deb77099d7dc) > Living Area (Fireplace Not Available for Guest Use) (https://img.trackhs.com/795x517/https://track-pm.s3.amazonaws.com/akersellis/image/f9d83f9c-0fca-4fe7-99d3-3c27902268c3) > Living Area (Fireplace Not Available for Guest Use) (https://img.trackhs.com/795x517/https://track-pm.s3.amazonaws.com/akersellis/image/5eb71a00-fe92-434b-9836-27b243c00bf3) > Screened Porch (https://img.trackhs.com/795x517/https://track-pm.s3.amazonaws.com/akersellis/image/3c078035-c9c0-4b86-ac5d-e7d904a95eda) > Private pool surrounded by covered porches and lush tropical landscaping, perfect for relaxing under the sunny skies after exploring the nearby coast. (https://img.trackhs.com/795x517/https://track-pm.s3.amazonaws.com/akersellis/image/1d829fb7-94fd-48b5-9260-7ca75b05207d) > Pool Deck (https://img.trackhs.com/795x517/https://track-pm.s3.amazonaws.com/akersellis/image/a630c90d-8761-4e4e-a629-00c8f6975e14) > Twilight Photo of Pool and Pool Deck (https://img.trackhs.com/795x517/https://track-pm.s3.amazonaws.com/akersellis/image/f20f9f29-fcdc-4996-b486-0ce17d3228d0) > Dining Area (https://img.trackhs.com/795x517/https://track-pm.s3.amazonaws.com/akersellis/image/d5a1b3e8-ea3d-444a-9d12-e67675fc103d) > Dining Area (https://img.trackhs.com/795x517/https://track-pm.s3.amazonaws.com/akersellis/image/09164d32-aea3-4ffd-8dfa-f99dcefedd54) > Kitchen (https://img.trackhs.com/795x517/https://track-pm.s3.amazonaws.com/akersellis/image/898baba4-96df-4fa2-a3cd-b643e1af658f) > Kitchen (https://img.trackhs.com/795x517/https://track-pm.s3.amazonaws.com/akersellis/image/6f6f4bee-3f6f-4c05-abbb-086cde2d1891) > Kitchen (https://img.trackhs.com/795x517/https://track-pm.s3.amazonaws.com/akersellis/image/a0d791c3-3fd7-47d4-8cb7-1432ecb70afc) > Informal Dining Area (https://img.trackhs.com/795x517/https://track-pm.s3.amazonaws.com/akersellis/image/8c664012-fc49-4379-a85c-740c7796ca42) > Bedroom 1 (Primary) (https://img.trackhs.com/795x517/https://track-pm.s3.amazonaws.com/akersellis/image/cabe14ef-8ec4-499d-a28f-19b3e39a95d2) > Your serene spa-like bathroom features a soaking tub beneath elegant windows, dual vanities with marble countertops, and a spacious walk-in shower with rainfall showerhead—perfect for unwinding after a day of exploration. (https://img.trackhs.com/795x517/https://track-pm.s3.amazonaws.com/akersellis/image/7b73ba8b-f61e-4a23-96f4-abfb458eb843) > Bedroom 2 (https://img.trackhs.com/795x517/https://track-pm.s3.amazonaws.com/akersellis/image/71fbb5b0-f30d-4e2d-83aa-5a176d9be14e) > Bedroom 2 (https://img.trackhs.com/795x517/https://track-pm.s3.amazonaws.com/akersellis/image/4d1961b6-d35c-4726-85cb-1ebf8192db40) > Bathroom 2 (https://img.trackhs.com/795x517/https://track-pm.s3.amazonaws.com/akersellis/image/eb4232a1-6828-49f3-a40c-d4cfd56aa159) > Entryway to Pool House (https://img.trackhs.com/795x517/https://track-pm.s3.amazonaws.com/akersellis/image/f00cd05c-4bb9-4a21-be2f-ca9ac45c5447) > Bedroom 3 (https://img.trackhs.com/795x517/https://track-pm.s3.amazonaws.com/akersellis/image/ce743514-d699-45fb-9af4-7d041c886ad5) > Bedroom 3 (https://img.trackhs.com/795x517/https://track-pm.s3.amazonaws.com/akersellis/image/456ae5f1-6c21-405e-9f56-9ef00febe590) > Bathroom 3 (https://img.trackhs.com/795x517/https://track-pm.s3.amazonaws.com/akersellis/image/dbbdfe2d-70b8-4e1d-9aa7-6ab33b7ac938) > Bedroom 4 (https://img.trackhs.com/795x517/https://track-pm.s3.amazonaws.com/akersellis/image/a309613f-e57d-4f17-8d90-638083aa62f0) > Bathroom 4 (https://img.trackhs.com/795x517/https://track-pm.s3.amazonaws.com/akersellis/image/9319212a-47c3-4b95-a5f6-4e2c35b9f7b0) > Bedroom 5 (https://img.trackhs.com/795x517/https://track-pm.s3.amazonaws.com/akersellis/image/03e58e39-2067-4a89-8ea9-16e0c33e498f) > Bathroom 5 (https://img.trackhs.com/795x517/https://track-pm.s3.amazonaws.com/akersellis/image/dd8a91a9-aa05-4aa0-9f81-acc15c31ab2c) > Pool House Upstairs Living Area (https://img.trackhs.com/795x517/https://track-pm.s3.amazonaws.com/akersellis/image/c6901c0f-c32f-4706-b7d8-e50069422afb) > Pool House Upstairs Living Area (https://img.trackhs.com/795x517/https://track-pm.s3.amazonaws.com/akersellis/image/b4fc4a6c-92e1-493a-86cc-54f67e707f08) > Pool House Balcony Overlooking the Pool (https://img.trackhs.com/795x517/https://track-pm.s3.amazonaws.com/akersellis/image/333e3cbd-066c-4a21-9d30-6f221204506e) > Half Bath (https://img.trackhs.com/795x517/https://track-pm.s3.amazonaws.com/akersellis/image/0aa5b1c9-a155-49f8-997e-13e9fb20864a) > Front Exterior of Home (https://img.trackhs.com/795x517/https://track-pm.s3.amazonaws.com/akersellis/image/622b5d4a-10e5-4675-8c64-7731c005a699) > Front Exterior of Home (https://img.trackhs.com/795x517/https://track-pm.s3.amazonaws.com/akersellis/image/60bdd6a3-2b0f-441e-b057-072545d18480) > Kiawah Island beach (https://img.trackhs.com/795x517/https://track-pm.s3.amazonaws.com/akersellis/image/cbe33c8a-a1a3-47c6-b331-453d42429f46) > Kiawah Island beach (https://img.trackhs.com/795x517/https://track-pm.s3.amazonaws.com/akersellis/image/4cda56e6-8a65-450b-ab95-02908a897196) > Kiawah Island beach (https://img.trackhs.com/795x517/https://track-pm.s3.amazonaws.com/akersellis/image/836daa0f-63a3-446d-86c0-f59ee32c5dbf) > The Ocean Course (https://img.trackhs.com/795x517/https://track-pm.s3.amazonaws.com/akersellis/image/81f45063-b579-4e0d-910a-6afcfc44f999) > The Ocean Course ## Description 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 12, and the maximum allowed number of vehicles is 4. RBL21-000023This Kiawah Island vacation rental features 5 bedrooms, a private heated pool, large gathering areas, and a main house and guest house. The renovated home is about a 9-minute walk from the beach. The home’s lovely great room offers vaulted shiplap ceilings, plenty of seating, a flat-screen TV, and access to the screened porch. The great room spills into the dining area, which has a gorgeous wooden table with seating for ten. Additional dining space is available in the breakfast room or at the kitchen island. The gourmet kitchen is fully equipped with two sinks, a Wolf gas oven, a reclaimed cypress hood, honed quartz countertops and backsplash, and custom white cabinetry. You will find everything you need (and more!) in this kitchen fit for a chef. Two of the property’s five bedrooms—both suites—are in the main house. The primary bedroom offers a king-sized bed and a private bathroom with a walk-in shower and soaking tub. The secondary bedroom has a king-sized bed and private bathroom with a walk-in shower and jetted tub. On the main floor of the guest house, there is a third suite with a king-sized bed and a private bathroom with a walk-in shower. Also on the guest house’s main floor is a bedroom with two double beds and a private bathroom with shower/tub combo. Upstairs, you will find the final bedroom which has two twin over twin bunk beds, a bathroom with shower/tub combo, and a family room with a queen sleeper sofa. All bedrooms have 4K TVs for guests to enjoy. The home’s 28' x 14' saltwater pool is situated between the main house and the guest house. The large pool is surrounded by lovely landscaping, lounge seating, and a gas grill. Guests will also enjoy relaxing on the screened porch and the second-story guest house porch. The home is equipped with washer, dryer, and high-speed wireless internet. The pool has an electric heater (not gas), which can take 48-72 hours to reach optimal pool heating temperature of 87 degrees. When outside temperatures fall below 50 degrees, an electric pool heater may never reach 87 degrees, please be aware of this before booking. The pool may not be heated from November 1 through March 20. The cost is $75 per day for the entire stay. 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 $400. 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. ------------------------------ ## Reviews ### Our family absolutely loved this rental! (5/5 stars) Our family absolutely loved this rental. It was so spacious for our group of ten people. We loved having the pool to come home to after a day at the beach. Kitchen was great was big dinners. Akers Ellis extremely responsive. Highly recommend this house!! - Anonymous U Posted on 9/24/2026 ### (5/5 stars) Our family absolutely loved this rental. It was so spacious for our group of ten people. We loved having the pool to come home to after a day at the beach. Kitchen was great was big dinners. Akers Ellis extremely responsive. Highly recommend this house!! - Jennifer Posted on 9/7/2026 ### (5/5 stars) - Louise Posted on 12/1/2025 ### The house was great for our family. (5/5 stars) The house was great for our family. Enjoyed the stay at Kiawah. - Jason G Posted on 9/2/2025 ### This was a beautiful home! (5/5 stars) This was a beautiful home! Property management was amazing and responsive. The home was clean and as pictured! - Nina P Posted on 1/8/2025 ### Wonderful house (5/5 stars) Wonderful house for multiple families, especially with little ones. The kitchen was awesome. - Sarah T. Posted on 9/3/2024 ### A great house! (5/5 stars) A great house for a multifamily stay where all the adults had a master bedroom and the kids had a fun room. Easy bike to the beach. - Chase C. Posted on 8/22/2024 ### We had a wonderful stay! (5/5 stars) We had a wonderful stay over the Memorial Day holiday! Quiet, peaceful and just as advertised. - Colleen V. Posted on 5/30/2024 ### Wonderful! (5/5 stars) We had a wonderful time with just a couple of small hiccups at house. Primary suite shower was clogged with standing water. Since it was late Saturday afternoon when we arrived my husband went to the hardware store and bought what was necessary to fix it. We didn’t report it to agency. A couple of big pots in kitchen would be nice for low country boil or pasta meals. Use of garage remotes would also be very handy. - Sally D. Posted on 11/27/2023 ### House was great! (5/5 stars) House was still in great shape/current - we had rented about 10 years ago as well. - Jane R. Posted on 10/16/2023 ### Wonderful stay! (5/5 stars) Excellent check-in service. Kudos to property manager and service response by Nate on Saturday (refrigerator). No issues all week and a wonderful stay! - Patricia S. Posted on 7/27/2023 ### The nicest property we have stayed! (5/5 stars) Have been to kiawah 7 times in last ten years. This was far and away the nicest property we have stayed at. Close to beach, quiet area. Two separate living spaces made it perfect for traveling with two families or teens. - Michael C. Posted on 1/20/2023 ### Superb! (5/5 stars) We have been staying at 147 Hooded Merganser since it was first built. We were a bit concerned to learn that the original owners sold it as we did not know if the house would be as meticulously maintained. We needn't have worried - in fact, the house is now nicer than it has ever been. Small touches, such as the additional ice machine, one-touch kitchen faucets and labels on light switches were greatly appreciated. Additionally the service from Akers-Ellis was superb. When we had a dishwasher problem, a service tech was there within the hour. Thank you! We will certainly return again (and again). - Elizabeth L. Posted on 9/23/2022 ### LOVED this house (5/5 stars) We all loved the house. Thank you for everything! - Sue T. Posted on 5/6/2022 ### EXCELLENT HOME! (5/5 stars) A beautiful vacation in a beautiful home. Very well kept and maintained. Spacious and the decor and furniture were great! Highly recommend this home! - Michael D. Posted on 11/20/2021 ### Perfect week with family at Kiawah (5/5 stars) We thoroughly enjoyed our week at Kiawah. We have rented with Akers Ellis numerous times in the past 25 years we have been coming to the Low Country. It has always been a great experience. Any issues are quickly resolved by a professional staff who seem to value the importance of our family time. We love the home at 147 Hooded Merganser because it fits our family dynamic so well. Love the home, location to the beach and private heated pool. We are so blessed to be able to stay in such a wonderful venue each fall. We will return again. - Jeff H. Posted on 10/17/2021 ### Wonderful House (5/5 stars) We loved spending the week at 147 Hooded Merganser. The house is comfortable & well -equipped. Akers Ellis responded quickly when contacted about minor repairs. We hope to rent again. - Anonymous Posted on 3/29/2021 ### 40th Anniversary family vacation (5/5 stars) Awesome time here in such a great house so well set up and stocked for our needs. great location, quiet side street but really close to beach access, mid-island. Separate spaces for families worked out well with little ones, pool was wonderful despite cool outdoor temps. - Anonymous Posted on 3/23/2021 ### Great location, beautiful home (5/5 stars) Great for two families as one wing of the house is completely separate from the other. we loved the house. - Anonymous Posted on 3/9/2021