Cottage - Rating 4.8 (28)

Bedroom 3 bedrooms
Bathroom 2 baths
Guests 6 guests
Pets Not Allowed Pets Not Allowed

  • Address: 4170 Summer Duck Way, Kiawah Island
  • Area: Kiawah Island - East Beach
  • Neighborhood: Night Heron
  • Type: Cottage

Description Description
In accordance with the Town of Kiawah Island Short Term Rental Ordinance, all guests understand that the approved number of bedrooms is 3, the maximum allowed occupancy is 6, and the maximum allowed number of vehicles is 3.

This Kiawah Island vacation rental is ideal for families and features 3 bedrooms, a sunroom, and a 7-minute walk to the beach. The cottage is shaded by live oaks and palmetto trees, setting a relaxing tone for your stay, yet is close to the beach and Night Heron Park.

The welcoming front porch encourages you to kick back and soak in the island beauty and breeze. The living area offers comfortable furnishings and opens to the sunroom. Adjacent to the kitchen, the dining area offers seating for six people. The fully equipped kitchen includes an additional table that seats four people.

The primary suite offers a king bed, private bath, flat screen television and access to the back deck. Two additional bedrooms – one with a king bed and another with a twin over queen bunk bed and flat screen television – share a hall bathroom.

The sunroom provides an additional sitting area with a sofa and accesses the back deck. The back deck offers seating for 2 and is the perfect place to relax and enjoy nature. Covered parking is available beneath the cottage.

The cottage 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 $250. 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: 2
1 Twin over Queen Bunk Bed


Amenities 56 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
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
  • Near Beach
  • Near Ocean
Outdoor
  • Balcony or Deck
  • Sunroom

Reviews Rating 4.8 (28) Reviews
Rating 5
Very nice, quiet, place to stay. The island is walkable, and very private.
Very nice, quiet, place to stay. The island is walkable, and very private.
Brett T. - 12/1/2024
Rating 5
Simply Magical
We had an incredible stay in the Aker Ellis property in Night Heron Cottages! We absolutely loved the home - it was perfect for our family of 5 with 3 young kids. The beds were so comfortable, the kitchen was perfectly stocked and we LOVED the proximity to the park, nature center and beach. The customer service from Akers Ellis was phenomenal. We left something behind and they have been nothing short of amazing helping us. We will definitely be back and are already planning our next stay! Kiawah is simply magical!
Tarrah L. - 10/1/2024
Rating 5
We can’t wait to go back!

We had a great time in Kiawah. The house came with a rental credit which was great for renting additional bikes, beach chairs, etc. We loved being able to park the car and ride our bikes just about everywhere we wanted to go. The proximity to the Nigh Heron Nature center was a bonus and we enjoyed several outdoor activities there. We can’t wait to go back!

Katy C. - 12/26/2023
Rating 5
Excellent accommodation!

Excellent accommodation and will be back again and will rent from Akers Ellis directly. We have been coming to Kiawah since 2008 and used to stay at Night Heron cottages as a friend owned one. We will be back. Thank you very much

Elliott A. - 5/6/2023
Rating 5
Great stay

My family have vacationed on Kiawah for over 25 years. This is the first return to the island in several years. It was was just like coming home again. Great stay and it brought back many happy memories

Jim M. from AL - 9/21/2022
Rating 5
Fantastic place!

Fantastic place that was great for a small group. No issues.

Beth A. from Draper, VA - 12/8/2022
Rating 5
AWESOME
IT MET AND EXCEEDED OUR EXPECTATIONS
Thomas D. from Kingsford, MI - 3/2/2022
Rating 5
Wonderful Property
Beautiful property, well kept, and great location. Would absolutely stay here again.
Anonymous from Lorton, VA - 7/24/2021
Rating 5
Kiawah paradise
Our family has been coming to Kiawah for over 30 years. We have stayed in many Night Heron Cottages throughout the years. This cottage was one of the nicest places we gave stayed in. It was nicely decorated. The kitchen was well-stocked. I hope it will be available when we come back again.
Anonymous from Columbus, OH - 7/10/2021
Rating 5
Love Kiawah
We have been coming to Kiawah for over 30 years. This was one of the nicest Night Heron properties we have stayed in.
Katie Kurth from Columbus OH - 7/10/2021
Rating 5
Good review
Good
Nathan M. from Newnan, GA - 5/25/2021
Rating 5
Wonderful Stay
Great Stay at the Cottage! The property was decorated beautifully! It was very clean and very well maintained. Everything looked new. The appliances were all updated. The kitchen was fully stocked. It was close to the beach. Would definitely stay again there today.
Jackie B from Charleston, SC - 5/7/2021
Rating 5
Beach Serenity
Excellent location to walk to beach, comfortable beds, very clean, cable TV, lots of comfortable seating. Beautiful cottage and would book again.
Brenda W. from Virginia Beach, VA - 5/4/2021
Rating 4
Nice vacation home, excellent service from Akers Ellis
The house totally fit my needs. I had a few friends visit and the guest accommodations were great. I loved having Night Heron park on both ends of the street. The grounds on Kiawah Is. are natural and soothing.
Anonymous from Wayne, PA - 2/1/2021
Rating 5
Great cottage
Great cottage with short walk to the beach!
Anonymous from Louisville, KY - 10/12/2020
Rating 5
Wonderful cottage!
What a lovely cottage to spend a long weekend in!! Access to the beach is super easy. The central location on the Island makes it nice to get around. The layout was perfect for us, with plenty of space for everyone. The master bed slept so comfortably and the kitchen had everything we needed.
Molly E. from Johns Island, SC - 2/28/2020
Rating 5
Review #28867152

This is the 2nd time here and we will continue to come back. I own the cottage a few doors down, so it's nice to be able to stay close with our groups. The cottage is beautifully updated and convenient to everything.

Anonymous - 10/10/2019
Rating 5
Another Wonderful Stay!
This was our 3rd year staying at 4170 Night Heron and it never disappoints! Great location and well-maintained. Love the open floor plan, dining room, living room, and sunroom offer so many gathering spaces. It seemed that there were fewer kitchen items and towels/wash clothes this visit, but other than that, the unit provided ample space for 3 adults and 3 kids. We love being adjacent to Night Heron Park and minutes from beach access.
Anonymous from Great Falls, VA - 7/27/2019
Rating 5
Great rental!
We loved our week in this fantastic rental! It was perfect for our family.
Joline G. from Greenwood, SC - 6/29/2019
Rating 5
Review #26752459

All was good with our stay. Thanks.

Anonymous - 6/9/2019
Rating 4
Kiawah family vacation
We have been vacationing on Kiawah for 30+ years. We enjoyed our stay at Night Heron cottage. Akers Ellis was very accommodating...before and during our stay. Very easy to work with. Agents were very kind. We had an issue with the dishwasher and it was addressed quickly.
Sharon D. from Concord, NC - 3/30/2019
Rating 4
Nice Beach Cottage
Overall, we were happy with our stay. The cottage was clean and very convenient to all that we wanted to do (ride bikes on the beach and to Freshfields Village; walk to and on the beach; nice to be so close to Night Heron Park if you have kids). Only a few minor suggestions: cooking supplies could use updating or replenishing, such as a large pasta pot for lasagna or lowcounty boil; add a DVD player to one of the bedrooms or living room for rainy days with young children; and add ESPN to your basic cable package during college football season. Again, all minor and certainly did not stop us from enjoying our time on Kiawah. The beds are all very comfortable with nice linens and plenty of bath towels. We had plenty of room even with three teenagers. Kiawah never disappoints!
Suzan W. from Mt Pleasant, SC - 11/21/2018
Hi Suzan, We would be happy to update the kitchen inventory as well as speak with the owners about a DVD player and the channel suggestion. We appreciate you taking the time to let us know. We are thrilled you enjoyed your stay in this lovely cottage!
Akers Ellis Real Estate & Rentals staff
Posted: 11/29/2018
Rating 5
Great Stay!
The cottage is perfectly situated. I actually own one of the cottages a few doors down and we routinely rent when we have over flow guests. The cottage is well maintained and the upgrades are very nice. The management company is very easy to work with and very accommodating to our needs. Would recommend!
Michael F. from Haymarket, VA - 10/27/2018
Rating 4
Great Cottage with a Perfect Location
Cute cottage close to everything! Comfortable beds - peaceful. Everything you could want from a week’s stay in serene Kiawah Island
Tammy B. from Dallas, TX - 7/14/2018
Rating 5
Great stay!
We had a great stay at this cottage. Everything was newly renovated to a high standard. Would definitely stay here again. Kiawah is truly a special place.
Anonymous from NULL, NULL - 7/21/2018
Rating 5
Kiawah cottage near beach
The cottage was lovely. Close to beach and Sanctuary. Centrally located on the island which makes it easy to get to wherever you want to go.
Sally H. from Charleston, SC - 1/13/2018
Rating 5
Lovely, clean property
Best Kiawah Island property we have stayed at.
Theresa P. from GREENVILLE, SC - 12/22/2017
Rating 5
Kiawah2017
We had a fantastic time in this beautiful cottage! The home was clean and pristine. Our family was comfortable and relaxed during our stay. We highly recommend this property!
Mary Clare W. from Basking Ridge, NJ - 7/29/2017
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