House - Rating 5 (12)

Bedroom 4 bedrooms
Bathroom 3 baths
Guests 8 guests
Pets Not Allowed Pets Not Allowed

  • Address: 256 Governors 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 4.

This Kiawah Island vacation rental features 4 bedrooms, a screened porch, and a spacious back deck. Conveniently located on Governors Drive, the main thoroughfare in Vanderhorst Plantation, the home is a 7-minute bike ride to the beach.

Upon entering the property, you’ll find exquisite finishes, accentuated hardwood flooring, high ceilings, and abundant natural light. In the main living area, you will find upscale and comfortable seating, a queen-sized sleeper sofa, a large flat-screen TV, and sliding door access to the back deck. The fully equipped kitchen offers ample counter space and a center island with barstool seating. The dining area serves as the perfect entertainment space as it offers scenic views, ample seating, access to the wine refrigerator, and is in close proximity to the kitchen. You will also find comfortable, additional seating towards the end of the dining area as well as access to the screened porch.

You will also find a first-floor, half-bathroom that is accessible down the hall.

The first-floor primary bedroom features a flat-screen TV, sliding door access to the deck, and a king-sized bed with notable bedding. It also features a private bathroom with a double sink vanity, a walk-in shower, and a bathtub.

The second bedroom is found on the second floor. It features a king-sized bed, a TV, balcony access with scenic views, and a private bathroom. The second bathroom offers a shower and bathtub combination.

The third bedroom is also found on the second floor and is perfect for kids as it offers a queen-sized bed and a college twin-sized bed. It also features its own private bathroom equipped with a shower and bathtub combination.

The fourth bedroom is a finished room over the garage and is well-equipped with a queen-sized Murphy bed, comfortable seating, and a flat-screen TV.

Enjoy your morning coffee on the screened porch or sit back and lounge on the spacious back deck. Both offer perfect opportunities to connect with beautiful natural views.

The home is equipped with washer, dryer, and high-speed wireless internet. Guests do not have access to the home's garage. No pets allowed.

Please note that this property has an exterior security camera that views the home's front entrance. This camera serves to protect both the property owner and rental guests.

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, 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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Bedding Bedding
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Bedroom 1
Sleeps: 2
1 King

Attached Bathroom

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Bedroom 2
Sleeps: 2
1 King

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Bedroom 3
Sleeps: 3
1 Queen
1 Twin

Attached Bathroom

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Bedroom 4
Sleeps: 2
1 Murphy Bed


Amenities 60 Amenities
  • Long-Term Stays
Entertainment
  • 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
  • Security Camera(s)
Home Safety
  • Carbon Monoxide Detector
  • 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
  • Near Beach
  • Near Ocean
Outdoor
  • Balcony or Deck
  • Grill
  • Screened Porch

Reviews Rating 5 (12) Reviews
Rating 5
Great house.
Great house. Very comfortable and set up perfect for our family.
Caroline W. -
Rating 5
Beautiful!
Beautiful, clean house in an excellent location and the host is very responsive and helpful. Highly recommend!
Caitlyn F. - 7/1/2025
Rating 5
Highly recommend!
My family and I enjoyed our stay at this beautiful home. Highly recommend!
Zack E. - 7/1/2025
Rating 5
The house is beautiful
The house is beautiful, clean and with everything you need for an enjoyable stay. Plenty of room for entertainment, the description is accurate. We had a great relaxing time. Check out was fantastic.
Claudia R. from Monks Corner, SC - 6/1/2025
Rating 5
Everything we needed for a family Thanksgiving.
The house was spacious and clean. It had everything we needed for a family Thanksgiving. The location was great, just a short bike ride to the beach.
Wendy M. from Raleigh , NC - 11/1/2024
Rating 5
The home was perfect for us!
Our family of 7 stayed at the 256 Governors home at the end of August and we had room for more people. It was our first time renting a home and our teen son said, "This house is bougie. We don't deserve this." It was also our first time to the island. The home was perfect for us, and an ideal location to visit Kiawah, Charleston, Myrtle Beach, Savannah, Hilton Head and Tybee Island. We also rented bikes to ride to the beach Boardwalks which was a beautiful 10 min ride through the Golf Course.
Dawn S. - 8/27/2024
Rating 5
the cleaning job was impeccable!
We were visiting to celebrate a family member's birthday, which happens to be July 4th. The house itself is spacious and the cleaning job was impeccable. The photos were a very real representation of the space. It was comfortable and everything you'd need for a short-term stay was available. The proximity to the beach was excellent - about a 5 min drive. And the bonus of going to Night Heron Park to watch the fireworks and celebrate took the trip to the next level. To have all of this in 1 short trip - with a toddler and pre-schooler - was nothing short of phenomenal. Would absolutely recommend to anyone!! The only thing I wish we knew ahead of time was the prevalence of biking as transportation. Definitely an area where biking is the preferred and convenient method for short trips around the island. Love the sustainability factor of this!
Candice J. - 7/3/2024
Rating 5
Thoroughly enjoyed our stay!!!
Thoroughly enjoyed our stay!!!
Darwin B. - 5/25/2024
Rating 5
Nicely decorated and very clean.
This property is huge. Looks just as big in person as in the photos. Located right on the bike path, so very easy to hop on bikes to the beach and around the island. Nicely decorated and very clean. We all had a great time!
Tom - 7/15/2023
Rating 5
Spacious and clean
erfect home for a family of 8. Very spacious and clean. The kitchen was fully stocked with everything we could need. Beach is a close bike ride away.
Marcie A. - 8/14/2023
Rating 5
Huge place. Great location.

Huge place. Great location.

This property is huge. Looks just as big in person as in the photos. Located right on the bike path, so very easy to hop on bikes to the beach and around the island. Nicely decorated and very clean. We all had a great time!

Tom L. from Olmsted Falls, OH - 7/7/2023
Rating 5
5 stars!

This was by far the best stocked rental we have ever had. You could want for anything and it was in this house. Very clean, spacious, very comfortable. Would recommend highly. 5 stars.

Paul W. - 5/4/2023
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