- Address: 2269 Shipwatch Road, Kiawah Island
- Area: Kiawah Island - West Beach
- Neighborhood: Shipwatch
- Type: Villa
This Fourth of July, give yourself the summer getaway you've been meaning to take. Wide beaches, warm water, and the kind of island days that stay with you long after you've returned home.
In honor of 250 years of freedom, enjoy 15% off select stays through Labor Day. Use promo code FREEDOM250 when booking.
Promotion is valid for redemption from July 1 through July 8 and applies to stays from July 1 through September 6, 2026. Minimum stay requirements apply. Some properties are excluded from this promotion. Discount is calculated based on current rates. Promotion may not be combined with any other discount and cannot be applied to existing reservations. Valid for direct bookings only.
*Offer expires 07/08/2026 and you must book your vacation between 07/01/2026 and 09/06/2026.
This second-floor Kiawah Island oceanfront vacation rental is a relaxing retreat. The main living area is a comfortable open space and offers cozy seating and a large window that lets in the views and ocean breezes. There is a sleeper sofa in the living room.
Every item you'll need to make a gourmet meal is available in the fully equipped kitchen with black and stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, and custom tile work. Enjoy the ocean views while preparing meals for family or friends. There is rich ceramic flooring in the kitchen for easy clean-up. Your meals can be enjoyed on the beachfront balcony or feasted at the dining table with seating for four.
The king bedroom is beautifully appointed and has a chair for reading, a TV, and sliding glass doors that lead to a private oceanfront balcony. The bathroom has a spacious tile/glass shower.
The villa is equipped with wireless internet. Community washers and dryers and an elevator are provided within the building.
Guest reservations of 3 to 21 nights come with a valuable credit to use towards bike rentals during your stay! The credit amount for this property is $150. Please note: Within the Shipwatch community, this credit is only valid for bike rentals.
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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- CD Player
- DVD Player
- 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
- Elevator
- 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
- Beach View
- Beachfront
- Near Beach
- Near Ocean
- Ocean View
- Oceanfront
- Balcony or Deck
Great place and location. Quiet. Love the view. A retreat worth the tripAnonymous U from - - 5/14/2026
Great location. As advertised. Excellent quiet and near everything. Ocean view was fantasticAnonymous U from - - 5/14/2026
Excellent would recommend.Anonymous U from - - 3/15/2026
Everything was great. The room was clean and ready to go when I arrived. Great experience!Anonymous U from SC - 2/17/2026
Excellent!Dana Cl -
We enjoyed a really excellent time at beach with this condo, perfect for a couple. It was clean and nicely appointed, and with good kitchen equipment. There are quite a few good dining options reasonably close. The view of the woods and beach is beautiful and relaxing. Thank you, hope to come again.John H - 8/1/2025
Alex B. from Charlotte, NC - 10/1/2024
We loved our trip and the view was perfect. Very quiet and comfortable accommodation!Matt R. - 9/1/2024
Beautiful condo/beach stay! Will be coming back. All the gardens on island are immaculate. Spanish moss trees over hang the road as we drove onto island made it look like a Nicolas Sparks book. Condo was perfect size for just the 2 of us.Amy F. from Jeffersonville, IN - 6/17/2024
Wonderful property!! Beautiful ocean view and a short walk to the beach. We will definitely stay here again!Aimee B - 8/5/2023
The 1 bedroom condo was in great shape, very nice and had a nice view of the ocean from the second floor. It had everything I needed for my stay. Elevator, laundry room, 2 TVs, WiFi, fully equipped kitchen, king size bed, great shower, etc...Lucien P - 6/20/2023
Our third time working with Akers Ellis and couldn't be happier. Fair pricing, excellent property (fantastic view). A wonderful trip for us.
Chuck J. from VA - 5/1/2022
Really enjoyed our first time to Kiawah Island & the location of this rental was perfect for us. Beautiful view of the beach & beach access were most important to us. This hit the target on both counts. Comfortable bed & working AC were also critical with an August stay. The property is older & showing its age a bit but no complaints.Gary F. from Charlotte, NC - 8/21/2021
I had a relaxing week on the beach. The balcony was perfect for unwinding, listening to the waves with a wonderful ocean view. I would definitely stay at 2269 again! Akers Ellis Rentals took care of all the details...all I had to do was show up.Jill L. from Dover, OH - 6/5/2021
Perfect location!! Helpful rental staff. Quick response to a TV issue. Able to check in a bit early without problems. Clean villa. Kitchen needed a few more items, like a can opener. I was concerned with the lack of cell service. Phone land line was "searching for service". My cell carrier was spotty. Thankfully we didn't need to contact EMS. Shipwatch is such a great place to rent. Very safe, clean, inviting.Anonymous from Frederick, MD - 4/17/2021
The property is near the entry to Kiawah, so it is easy to get to it. Walking the beach sand was so easy and close, the boardwalk was clean and seemed new. We always found parking in the Shipwatch parking lot.CHARLES P. from MINNEAPOLIS, MN - 3/12/2021
excellent locationfrank c. from woodbridge, VA - 3/19/2021
Beautiful ocean view condo with fully stocked kitchen, balcony off the bedroom and living room-right next to the beautiful Cougar’s Point golf course...we golfed one day. Biked the beach and trails. Easy to get around. Very secure - they definitely check parking passes when you come onto the island!Anonymous from Sioux City , IA - 1/24/2021
Second time we booked this unit and we found the place just as advertised. The rooms were clean and well appointed and the view of the ocean relaxing. We will not hesitate to rent this unit again in the very near future.Thaddeus H. from Akron, OH - 1/7/2021
This place was perfect! Very clean. Close to the beach. Close to freshfields and Bohicket Marina. We loved the balcony in the evening. The bed was very comfortable. Great water pressure too.Melissa C. from Brandenburg , KY - 10/19/2020
Relaxing.Laura D. from Westerville, OH - 9/17/2020
Very nice condo with pretty view of the ocean and all necessary cooking implements. We were on Kiawah to attend a wedding in February and regret that the weather was too cold to enjoy the deck. Great service from Akers Ellis.Nancy L. from St. Louis, MO - 2/5/2020
what a great place to stay, will rebook for the half marathon in 2020.
Anonymous - 12/13/2019
Cozy 1 bedroom condo, conveniently located with access to the beach via short boardwalk. Nice view, well equipped kitchen with all utensils needed. Great for a short trip.William M. from Lexington, NC - 10/31/2019
Very clean, close to beach, beautiful view from porch, quiet and relaxing. Would love to come back here!
Anonymous - 10/12/2019
My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed our stay. It was just what we were craving, quiet solitude on the beach. The condo was very clean and just perfect for the two of us. Would definitely like to come back again.Lewis H. from Fort Thomas , KY - 10/12/2019
Great location and wonderful views. Have stayed at Shipwatch in the past and will look to stay in the futureAnonymous from Pittsburgh, PA - 9/24/2019
Very satisfied with our Shipwatch villa. Beautiful veiw from balcony.Rhonda C. from Knoxville, TN - 9/17/2019
2269 is a nice place especially in mid September. like renting from AK and have been coming to kiawah for almost 30.
bed in 2269 reminds me of my first apartment where it rolls you to the middle. finally got a new mattress before my back was shot. :-)Anonymous from Cincinnati, OH - 9/10/2019
We were extremely pleased with our vacation experience on Kiawah Island. Akers Ellis really made booking our rental property seamless and the Hospitality app walked us through our check in, chair and bike rental and check out. We would highly recommend AE to anyone seeking a stress free vacation experience.pThaddeus H. from Akron, OH - 7/6/2019
This was a quick last minutes escape from months of toil. For two the unit was fine. The bed had indentations where folks had slept and could be changed out but was ok. Location is close to beach and was quiet during our stay. Note: they are building a new clubhouse for Cougar golf course and construction makes it easy to miss parking lot for unit. Sign is easily missed especially in the dark.
The pre-delivered beach items by vay-k was very handy and in great shape. This time of year before school let’s out was great. Very calming and no crowds at all.
Just what we needed after months of work on several projects.
The entire process of booking, check-in, check- out was easy. The unit was as described and in as expected shape. Don’t get me wrong it was fine but some wear is beginning to show. Perhaps a new mattress and tightening up the bathroom faucets.Anonymous - 5/8/2019
What a great trip to Kiawah! The Shipwatch rental was all we had hoped for and more. Quiet, clean, and a very short walk to the beach. If you are looking to relax and enjoy Kiawah this place was wonderful for me and my wife who are recent "empty nesters". I would highly recommend!David D. from Matthews, NC - 7/16/2018
This is our 4th Kiawah vacation but first condo rental. Beautiful views, well decorated condo just steps from the beach. Only minor issues but none earth shattering: no wine opener, bedroom balcony door would not open. Surprisingly quiet except for one night when the kids staying above us decided to stomp and run around their condo.Beverly R. from Chesterfield, VA - 6/16/2018
Hi Beverly, Thank you for your feedback! We did recently purchase a wine opener for this property. I will follow up with the property manager as to why it did not make it to the property during the turn over. Those check-in days can be a bit overwhelming, as you can imagine! We are hoping it did not cause too much inconvenience for you. We will also take a look at that cranky balcony door and get it fixed. Thanks for letting us know. We apologize that you experienced unwanted noise the one night. We are thrilled you loved the villa and had a great stay on Kiawah!Akers Ellis Real Estate & Rentals staffPosted: 7/5/2018
My husband and I enjoyed our stay very much. It was just as advertised. A bit smaller than the previous places weve rented on Kiawah which were further in on the island, but the beach access made up for it. Elevator is short walk out the door and then straight ahead to the beach boardwalk. It is very adequate for a couple. Easy access to bike trails. We ate in a couple nights and visited the golf resort restaurants the other nights which were all very good. The kitchen had most everything we needed, except a wine opener! We left our 2 beach chairs that we purchased, for the next renters to enjoy. There were ample towels provided. The outdoor chairs could use a good scrubbing, but were ok. Overall we enjoyed our stay very much and would definitely return.Margaret D. from Pittsford, NY - 6/9/2018
Hi Margaret, There should definitely be a wine opener in the unit, so we will add that ASAP. Also, we will be sure to clean the outdoor chairs. Thank you for your feedback. We are thrilled you enjoyed the villa!Akers Ellis Real Estate & Rentals staffPosted: 7/5/2018
This unit is located in an older building, however the condo itself has had some updates. It is extremely convenient to the boardwalk/beach access, which was great! It's located on the second floor, and it has great views (and sounds!) of the ocean. The unit was clean enough- some of the furniture was a bit dusty, and the patio chairs could use a good scrubbing, but the kitchen and bath were fine. (One thing to note- this building's elevator and halls had a very strong musty smell. And that smell was in the condo some as well. It was noticeable enough that I am surprised it had not been mentioned in any of the reviews I read before booking this place. If you have allergies, it would be something to consider.)Anonymous from Knoxville, TN - 5/23/2018
Kiawah is a beautiful island. We loved biking on the 30 miles of paved bike trails. Our condo was clean but very dated. It was located in a very convenient location and had a nice view of the ocean. Overall we had a great trip.Anonymous from Chattanooga, TN - 5/9/2018
Beautiful condo with a wonderful view. Bedroom was very spacious and I loved the high king bed. Walk in shower was easily accessible. The kitchen was easy to cook in which we did often. Kinda scarce on the condiments. Overall we loved the place.Patricia M. from South Bend, IN - 4/7/2018
Location and Condo were excellent choices. We loved the quiet beach and access to all the golf. Beautiful drive to the property and very secure location. We can see why the island is considered one of the best.Jeffrey W. from Anchorage, AK - 2/13/2018
My husband and I have made a yearly trip to Kiaweh this time of year for about four years. This unit was one of our favorite - very well appointed and right on the beach. In addition, I cannot say enough about how the company handled the upcoming hurricane. We were asked to evacuate early and they have also offered to pay for any unused nights. It looks like the brunt of the hurricane will not be there thankfully, but I really appreciate that they put their guests safety first.Barbara C. from Louisville, KY - 9/4/2017
Great condo and location. Have stayed 5-6 times in 2269. Condo clean and comfortable. Shipwatch has always been quiet and relaxing. Love easy access to beach. If there is a downside it is lack of a pool for the complex. We use to enjoy walking next door to the hotel and the pools with great lunches, refreshments etc. times have changed.Roger B. from Big Stone gap, VA - 6/3/2017
This is probably my 5th or 6th stay at Shipwatch and 2nd or 3rd in this unit. Was clean and well appointed for my needsRobert S. from Salisbury, NC - 5/3/2017
Rental was awesome. Great view, super clean, spacious for a couple, with a great little kitchen. Location is key!Jonathan H. from Wildwood, MO - 4/28/2017
The condo was nice, clean and had a good view from the balcony. My only complaint would be the couch is uncomfortable and needs to be replaced. The condo was perfect for the two of us. Always a pleasure renting from Akers Ellis!Sandy L. from Basking Ridge, NJ - 4/25/2017
Sandy, Thank you for letting us know about the couch. We will discuss it with the owner. We're thrilled you enjoyed your stay! Update-We are happy to report that the owner has purchased a new sofa and that was put in the villa in May 2017!Akers Ellis Real Estate & Rentals staffPosted: 7/5/2018
Tastefully decorated condo with balcony to sit on with ocean view. Beach right outside The building .Anonymous from La Grange, IL - 3/27/2017
We are never disappointed with Kiawah! Coffee on the balcony while watching deer emerge from the thicket on the dunes, dolphins playing in the waves is unbeatable! We slept well on a very comfy bed. Though the sofa was somewhat uncomfortable, everything else exceeded expectations. The villa is pristine and lovely, the views are spectacular and the mirrored wall in the main living area is brilliant, giving us an even broader view of the Atlantic. We would stay here again in a heartbeat.Nan M. from Charlotte, NC - 3/24/2017
We are happy to report that the owner has purchased a new sofa for the villa and that it was put in the villa in May.Akers Ellis Real Estate & Rentals staffPosted: 7/5/2018
Our visit began with a little le confusion about door entry code, but property management was responsive with timely help. The villa was clean except for bathroom rug, but overall acceptable condition. Management provided a clean rug, additional bathroom supplies, and complimentary coffee. Location of villa was convenient, close to elevator, and easy access to beach. Short walk to beach. Nice water view. Quiet. Peaceful. Enjoyed using Wi Fi and watching Hallmark movies. Loved riding bikes on beach. Will visit again! Kiawah is a special place.Deborah S. from Fairhope, AL - 11/23/2016
Very good. Akers Ellis was very helpful throughout. Our stay was very pleasant.Anton S. from Marstons Mills, MA - 9/25/2016
Amazing views from the living room and bedroom. The walk to the beach was great. The condo was clean, had everything we needed and the perfect size for two people.Anonymous from Royal Palm Beach, FL - 5/16/2016
Unit was very nice. The negatives were the lumpy mattress and squeaky bed made it difficult to sleep. The outdated coffee maker took almost 30 minutes to brew coffee.Anonymous from Roswell, GA - 5/1/2016
Hi Craig, We are happy to report that as of October 2018, there is a brand new mattress is the villa!Akers Ellis Real Estate & Rentals staffPosted: 11/13/2018
We were very satisfied and give a score of 5. We look forward to visiting Kiawah again someday.
Anonymous from Newport Beach, CA - 3/26/2016
The villa was terrific - we would use it again!
Anonymous from LaGrange, GA - 12/29/2015
We arrived to a very quiet and beautiful Kiawah Island. The Shipwatch Villas are nestled in a shaded area by the beach. We located our condo and entered to a very clean, oceanfront view, with serene music playing in the background. We enjoyed our stay very much!Anonymous from Sanford, NC - 5/7/2015
The condo and its location was even better than shown in the pictures, and we had no problems with the condo itself. The self check-in and check-out feature was wonderful. We would certainly use Akers Ellis again when planning a trip.Anonymous from DECATUR, GA - 5/13/2015
I would certainly rate my overall satisfaction as a 5; my wife and I thoroughly enjoyed our stay, the condo was clean and nicely decorated, and check-in was easy and convenient. Thanks to you and your team for a great vacation.David B. from Carmel, IN - 5/1/2015
Overall, our villa was great- we would definitely rent this unit again. The view was amazing. Thanks so much for all of your prompt assistance with any questions we might have had and for providing so much convenient information on your app- sightseeing, restaurants, bike rental, etc. We might rent a few weeks later in the year next time though...maybe some warmer temps than we experienced last week! ;)
Anonymous from Arden Hills, Minnesota - 2/28/2015
My stay was great- I'd give it a 5
Anonymous from Lynchburg, VA - 1/28/2015
We were very pleased with the cleanliness of the villa and loved the hassle-free check-in and check-out. We absolutely loved the Anichini blanket that was on the bed, which made a good night's rest even better.Anonymous from Taylorsville, NC - 11/11/2014
We have rented it 3 times. Excellent location.
Anonymous from Knoxville, TN - 10/21/2014
We are very happy with the Shipwatch 1BR units that you have and will continue to rent them.Anonymous from Salisbury, NC - 10/9/2014
We could not be more pleased with Akers Ellis. As we have continued to visit Kiawah - renting through Akers Ellis - we find your rental units immaculate, and we love the ‘no hassle’ check-in. Your team has always come through with last minute requests for a unit or to help us extend our stay.Anonymous from Warrenton, VA - 9/27/2014
Seamless/hassle free arrival with the use of the app and lock box. The condo was nice. Internet was reliable. Golf courses above par.Anonymous from Clifton, VA - 9/17/2014
Everything was fantastic and clean.Matthew G. from Stafford, Virginia - 6/14/2014
Your team did a great job with pre-arrival information, selected a great villa for us with ocean view, and we thoroughly enjoyed everything about our stay in Kiawah. We really enjoyed playing golf at the Ocean Course.
We would rate our overall satisfaction a 5 -- great beach, golf, restaurants, views from our villa, and privacy of the island. We will certainly make a return trip to Kiawah.Kurt H. from Poland, Ohio - 5/15/2014
My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed our visit to Kiawah-- great weather! We enjoyed our stay at 2269 Shipwatch. We would very much return to the unit.Greg M. from Waxhaw, NC - 5/22/2014
We enjoyed our stay very much. The unit has a great view. I would rate it a 4 only because I feel it needs a little work. For a beachfront unit, a more cheerful, light color scheme for the furniture and curtains would help. The mirror wall makes the room seem much larger and projects a panoramic view of the ocean.Ann F. from Blythewood, SC - 5/4/2014
Akers Ellis offered wonderful service.
Unfortunately, we happened to be staying at Shipwatch Villas when they were doing exterior maintenance, so that detracted a bit from the peacefulness of it. Overall, we had a great trip.Martha P. from Shelby, NC - 4/28/2014
We were very satisfied with our stay at Shipwatch Villa.Sandra F. from Westminster, MD - 4/1/2014
We were very satisfied and happy with everything except for a couple things that nothing to do with the wonderful service that was provided. The sleeper sofa was a bit uncomfortable and the heater was a little noisy. We enjoyed the beach and the ocean views from the great panorama that we had by sitting in the living room. Overall we liked that place so much because of the views and the way it is set up and it is just perfect for our smaller family now. We would like to come back many more times and make it our new vacation condo at the beach. Overall it is a very lovely place.Susan B. from Shelbiana, KY - 3/22/2014
I would rate my overall level of satisfaction as a 5. My decision to rent with Akers Ellis was partly based on a special promotion sent via e-mail. I hope you continue similar programs for repeat customers.Emily W. from Charlotte, North Carolina - 4/5/2014
The location and views were perfect.Emily M. from Raleigh, NC - 3/29/2014
we really enjoyed the condo. And will think about staying there again.Joe M. from San Antonia, TX - 3/15/2014
All was great. Thank you.Emily M. from Raleigh, NC - 4/12/2014
Everything was wonderful, though it could have been a little warmer... ha ha.Brad and Kim B. from Nashville, TN - 2/13/2014
My wife and I had a wonderful time. We were very pleased with the unit and can't wait to come back to Kiawah again.Kathleen S. from Mason, OH - 12/7/2013
We enjoyed our first visit to Kiawah and hope to return again in the future. Our check-in was easy. Overall our stay was nice and the villa was lovely. We would certainly consider booking another vacation there. We found the Akers Ellis team to be responsive and professional during our planning process and trip to Kiawah.Deborah R. from Summerfield, NC - 9/8/2013
We were more than satisfied with our stay.Tom T. from Waxhaw, NC - 8/25/2013
A very pleasurable trip except for the rain we had and we took that opportunity to visit Charleston so nothing lost. Loved the local deer population, that was a treat, and the beach there is phenomenal, not to mention the bike paths, and of course the Village, which was new to us. Thanks so much!Paul T. from Austin, TX - 8/10/2013
I would give you guys a 6 and I know my niece, who also rented from you, was extremely impressed, so that makes two 6's. Thank you so much, we will be talking again.David G. from Clark, New jersey - 7/6/2013
We will definitely be back next year.Donna K. from Springfield, VA - 6/29/2013
We were perfectly satisfied--loved Kiawah. We will recommend Akers Ellis to our friends, and we hope to vacation with guys again soon.Kathleen S. from Mason, OH - 5/26/2013
We had a wonderful time and love the place! Hope to come back soon! :)Ann F. from Blythewood, SC - 5/19/2013
We had a great time and were very pleased with the villa. We saw several deer just under the balcony and more on the dunes. How very special Kiawah is!!
There is a little wren's nest on the balcony. The mamma bird was very sweet and let me share the balcony with her on Mother's Day!
I am ready to come right back! Thank you for all of your hospitality.Heidi C. from Fayetteville, AR - 5/9/2013
It was nice and very easy with not having to go through a check in process once arriving. I will be back and will use you again!Frank C. from Westfield, NJ - 4/18/2013
We enjoyed our stay at Shipwatch Villas very much. It would have been nice if it had been a little warmer and less rainy but you can't manage that. I would rate our stay a 5 in that the condo was as advertised.
We believe that we will return for another visit and will contact you at that time.Leslie H. - 2/19/2013
Of all the rentals I have ever stayed in, this was the cleanest unit ever. The rental experience was seamless from initial reservation through arrival and departure.Leslie H. - 3/21/2013
We had a wonderful time on Kiawah Island and the unit met most of our needs quite well. Thanks again for a wonderful place to rest and enjoy nature.Leah K. from Knoxville, TN - 4/9/2013
We were so thrilled with this property - working with Akers Ellis was great, super smooth arrival and departure. I would whole heartedly recommend not only this property but Akers Ellis in general.Samuel C. from Kennesaw, GA - 11/8/2012
Location and view was excellent. Kitchen well equipped. Sofa was very uncomfortable. Could not get VCR to work. A DVD was missing. The case was there but no DVD. Would definitely stay there again. Thanks for a wonderful weekend.Phyllis S. from Rutherford College, NC - 11/1/2012
greatDavid C. from Powell, TN - 9/9/2012
This unit is perfect. Everything, from the ocean front location to the setting of the building was first-rate. The unit is nicely decorated, very up to date and well-stocked. Everything we needed, and more, was there. You are just steps to a beautiful beach. An added plus was the wildlife we saw, including deer, birds, dolphins, thousands of butterflies. We will defintely stay here again. Thank you for a perfect vacation!Joe T. from Fort Mill, SC - 9/15/2012
My husband and I spent a week in this condo. It was absolutely perfect for us - the view was amazing, it was furnished with everything we needed (even more than we expected), the bed was comfortable, it was just perfect. We can't wait to come back!Susan H. from Indianapolis, IN - 9/1/2012
My new wife and I had such a wonderful week at this villa at Shipwatch. We arrived late in the evening since we were coming from our wedding and had no issues finding the villa or checking in. By far the easiest check-in and check-out process we have experienced. The villa was very clean, updated and comfortable. The view from the villa was just as described, oceanview. We will be returning again the next time we travel this way. Thanks for the great honeymoon location.Justin H. from Lincolnton, NC - 6/23/2012
Our time on Kiawah Island was everything we could want. Great location, balcony looking out on the ocean, clean, in good reapir. We never even heard from management during our stay and that is a wonderful thing (I'm sure they are all great people, but we just wanted to relax).Pete C. from Knoxville, TN - 6/2/2012
Overall experience from booking vacation rental to last day on Kiawah was very good. What you advertise is what we got, not dissapointed in any way. One day the water to building was off and we greatly appreciated the attention to detail by having a note left on our door advising us of when we could expect water to be turned back on. Trying to get our laptop running was our only issue. Hope to be back again soon and would use Akers again.George U. from Lansdale, PA - 5/19/2012
The stay was very enjoyable at Kiawah Island . Our rental condo was very comfortable, and loved the fact it was so close to the beach.Anonymous from Benton, KY - 3/10/2012
Pictures do not do justice. Unit was clean with great ocean views and short walk to beach. Loved watching the dolphins swim offshore and shrimp trawlers every morning from the balcony. Very private location and was really quiet. King bed was spacious and very comfortable. Kitchen well stocked and enjoyed cooking fresh shrimp we bought from Cherry Point Seafood Co. Spent a day in Charleston and drove to Edisto Beach for a day trip shelling. Riding our rented bikes on beach to the point where we saw dolphin stran feeding was fabulous. Highly recommend condo for both location and ease of renting transaction. Can't wait to come back to Kiawah and will definitely stay here again.Dean G. - 10/22/2011
Being young at heart... but over the hill... my wife & I had a most enjoyable week in October 2011. Weather was wonderful (70ish in the afternoon) Our one bedroom Shipwatch condo had a very nice (ocean front) view. Very spacious and comfortable. Impressively clean and secure. The wife was pleased so we will be back!Frank L. from Augusta, GA - 10/1/2011
Overall, we were very satisfied with the property, location, condition and cleanliness. Laurie Akers was especially helpful in dealing with my reservation issues. Great view of the ocean, great location directly across the hall from the laundry!Anonymous from Prospect, KY - 10/8/2011
This was the perfect villa. It was clean, tastefully decorated, and complete with everything to make you feel at home. The location is ocean side and the view,breathtaking. I recommend this rental to pleasure seekers of all ages.Anonymous from New Market, TN - 9/10/2011
We enjoyed our stay very much. A few things. Couch in living room was very uncomfortable. We were constantly readjusting the seat cushions. AC ran none stop as it was a VERY hot week. AC is quite noisy especially at night when it's too hot to open windows.
Obviously the heat was out of anyone's control. Hope to come back to Kiawah soon!Barb S. from Cape Elizabeth, ME - 8/20/2011
Great location, ample room. Great beach vacation.Anonymous from Louisville, KY - 7/19/2011
The Apartments location is awesome, great view of the ocean and just steps to the beach. The inside is very nicely updated and equiped. One thing that could be changed is the way the refrigerator door swings open. We will definately recommend the apartment to others.Mike M. - 7/16/2011
Beautiful well decorated and well stocked Condo just steps away from the beach. Walk next door to the straw market for dinner, ice cream, or supplies. 2nd time staying hereBill D. from Fairfield, OH - 7/9/2011
one minute to the beach, straight a head ocean view, excellent location of condo with in 100 yards of a restaurant, ice cream parlor and small stores, condo was perfiectly clean and quiteAnonymous - 5/9/2011
John H. from Boone, NC - 4/24/2011
The condo was in great condition and nicely furnished, not cheesy beach decor. Very comfortable for a romantic getaway.Anonymous from Charlotte, NC - 4/17/2011
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Anonymous from Pittsboro, NC - 2/25/2011
Shipwatch Villas is very close to the beach and Freshfields Village is about a 5 min. bike ride away (the village shopping center with groceries, restaurants, great stores).
This property needed some new beach chairs and comforter for the king size bed, but other than that, the property was in good condition.Anonymous from Clarkston, MI - 2/18/2011
I was very impressed with the condo. It had everything we needed to make our stay enjoyable. Also,the grounds surrounding it were beautiful, and you could tell they were well taken care of. I was also impressed with how clean the laundry and trash areas were. I would return!Anonymous from Morresville, NC - 12/28/2010
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