Villa - Rating 4.7 (68)

Bedroom 1 bedrooms
Bathroom 1 baths
Guests 2 guests
Pets Not Allowed Pets Not Allowed

  • Address: 4257 Mariners Watch Drive, Kiawah Island
  • Area: Kiawah Island - East Beach
  • Neighborhood: Mariners Watch
  • 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 2, and the maximum allowed number of vehicles is 2.

This updated, second-floor, one-bedroom Kiawah Island vacation rental has a screened porch and is a 60-second walk to the beach.

Upon entering the foyer, you are welcomed by a tranquil color palette and hardwood floors. You can go left into the bedroom or straight to the main living space. Down the hallway is the open living space with kitchen, dining, and living areas. The comfortable living room offers a sofa, cozy side chair, wall-mounted TV, and screened porch access. The fully equipped kitchen showcases stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, and white cabinetry and allows for easy meal preparation and entertaining. The dining area features a table with seating for four. The main living space is highlighted by soaring ceilings, a wall of windows and sliding glass door access to the screened porch.

The bedroom features a king bed, wall-mounted flat-screen TV, and private entry to the hall bathroom. The bathroom is conveniently accessible from the bedroom or hallway and offers a large tiled shower.

The screened porch, also with an elevated ceiling, provides four chairs and abundant opportunities for relaxing and viewing the surrounding natural beauty and nearby lagoon. A bike path is conveniently located behind the villa, and the beach boardwalk is about a minute’s walk from the villa’s front door.

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


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 4.7 (68) Reviews
Rating 5
Property had everything we needed.
The property was about a minute's walk from the beach, where we met the rest of our family. The property had everything we needed.I would stay there again.Date of arrival - July 12, 2025
Kerry F - 7/1/2025
Rating 5
Great location
Great location.
Aimee B. - 6/1/2025
Rating 5
Good location and great customer service.
We chose this rental based on location and value when comparing to others and how we were going to use it during our 2-night stay (mostly for sleeping, showering, and easy access to the beach). It served our purpose and we had a dedicated parking spot. We were lucky since no one else was in the building so it was quiet and private. Beach access was a couple of minutes walk and was beautiful. Beach chairs are provided and a safe is also included. The unit had toiletries, dish soap, laundry and dishwasher pods. It was cozy for a short stay. As others mentioned, the bed is two beds pushed together but that wasn't an issue for us. Communication with Akers Ellis was quick, efficient, and timely.
Julie - 4/1/2025
Rating 5
Well-priced beach condo
Well-priced small condo for quick beach trip. very clean!
Ashley S. - 4/1/2025
Rating 5
Great location
Great location, easy walk to beach and convenient to many bike trails
Lori - 3/1/2025
Rating 5
Our stay was perfect.
Our stay was perfect. The hosts were super responsive when we contacted them about a bug issue, not out of the ordinary for a wooded, beach location. They rectified it immediately. Communication was extremely detailed and clear. Mostly, the surroundings were beautiful, the screened porch was a perfect place to enjoy coffee and the Herons in the trees. The walk to the beach was easy and quick. The island is a great place to bike, even across the marshland to Freshfields for a nice dinner at Hege’s. We saw a lot of wildlife which was enjoyable.
Sandra F. - 9/5/2024
Rating 5
Convenient to beach and easily located.
Nice location and very peaceful and quiet. Convenient to beach and easily located.
Richard H. - 8/30/2024
Rating 5
Nice property in beautiful location
Nice property in beautiful location. Check in process was easy and seamless. Close walk to the beach. Great access to the many trails and amenities of the island.
Jeff H. from Lexington, SC - 8/1/2024
Rating 4
Overall a great choice!

Wonderful value for access to Kiawah. Peaceful location, quiet beaches, extremely close to the beach and the park, overall a great choice!

Davis - 4/15/2024
Rating 5
Quiet area!

We enjoyed the quiet of the off season with time to read, write and compose!

Bruce T. - 10/22/2023
Rating 5
I love this condo!
I love this condo! I plan on coming back again!
Sherrie K. - 10/18/2023
Rating 5
I completely recommend!

This beautiful condo is a one minute walk from the beach! It was an amazing rental and I completely recommend!

Shanna P. - 5/22/2023
Rating 5
Great location!

The 1 bedroom villa was comfortable and a great location close to the beach. We enjoyed the view from the porch, especially when a great blue heron visited a particular limb over the canal.

Joyce L. - 2/2/2023
Rating 5
Great location

We loved the property! Great location. We loved the close access to the beach and the Night Heron Bar and Grill. We love Kiawah!

Laura R. from Raleigh, NC - 10/11/2022
Rating 5
Clean, cozy condo

Clean, cozy condo, perfect for a couples getaway. Updated, well maintained and very well equipped. Just a short 1 min. walk to East Beach and located close to nearby shopping, restaurants, golf and entertainment. I can't recommend this place enough!

Jon M. from Charlotte, NC - 9/1/2022
Rating 5
Very nice accommodations! Great beach access.

Very nice accommodations! Great beach access.

Deborah C. from Knoxville, TN - 7/23/2022
Rating 5
absolutely loved

We absolutely loved our stay at 4257 Mariners Watch. Our trip was enjoyable and smooth. Thank you!

Steven H. from Naples, FL - 4/24/2022
Rating 5
Review.
Super easy.nice unit. Convenient. Would rent again
Anonymous from Charlotte, NC - 9/30/2021
Rating 5
Awesome beach vacation
We had just wonderful time as always. Aker Ellis is great and absolutely know how to treat their guests.
Candice M. from Spencerport, NY - 9/8/2021
Rating 4
Great vacation spot!
My husband and I really enjoyed our stay here! The place was very close to the beach, a very short walk. You were not allowed to leave your beach items outside over night, so we did have to carry everything up and onto our balcony each day and down the next, because our outside garage was overgrown with trees, so we could not use it. Otherwise, we really enjoyed the stay and would return!
Anonymous from Lexington, KY - 7/3/2021
Rating 5
Comfortable stay
Our Condo was in perfect proximity to the Ocean Course golf course for the PGA championship. Short walk to the beach, and the condo was extremely clean and nicely decorated. Akers Ellis team was readily available to assist to make sure we had the perfect stay.
Andrew J. from Florence, SC - 5/20/2021
Rating 5
Great accommodations!
Nice place! Well appointed and clean. All the necessities for cooking meals. Plenty of extra towels and linens. Very comfortable bed. All in all a great clean place. Just needs a paint job really bad.
Virginia C. from Morristown , TN - 3/6/2021
Rating 4
Good location & pretty setting
We enjoyed our time on Kiawah and in this rental. The view was pretty and the kitchen was wonderful—clean and stocked well. The condo could use a new coat of paint and cleaning of the bathroom grout. The bed was comfortable.
Anonymous from Westfield, IN - 3/2/2021
Rating 5
Perfect Spot!
Super easy rental process! We’ve used EA several times this year! Unit itself was a little dated but you can’t beat the location!
Anonymous from Huntersville, NC - 8/8/2020
Rating 5
Beautiful Kiawah
Wonderful spot
Candice M. from Spencerport, NY - 9/9/2020
Rating 4
Nice Getaway
This condo was perfectly suited for our needs (two seniors.)  The beach was a very short walk away, and the company provided a credit that we used for renting beach chairs, an umbrella, and cart.  The kitchen was adequately equipped for the two of us as well.  While the unit is a little dated and could use a pick-me-up, it was clean and the surroundings were beautiful.  The wide beaches and sparse crowds provided a great sense of safety during the pandemic, and area businesses all require masks.
Joyce & Dane Mutter from Charlotte, NC - 8/17/2020
Rating 5
Holidays at Kiawah
We had a fantastic time at Mariners Villa. Excellent location along with a clean and comfy condo. The rental agency is the best and love their help ful app and great service.
Teresa M. from Leicester, NC - 12/25/2019
Rating 5
Review #29447889

Clean, updated, and great screened in back porch overlooking a small canal.

Anonymous - 12/13/2019
Rating 5
A great off-season stay
My wife and I enjoyed a relaxing 5 days in a comfortable, quiiet community.
William M. from Virginia Beach, VA - 11/13/2019
Rating 5
Review #28934894

Beautiful well kept condo 3 minutes from the beach will come back as soon as possible had an amazing stay.....didn't want to leave......

Anonymous - 10/17/2019
Rating 5
Mini vacation
A great place to relax during and after my sons wedding extravaganza.
Quiet, peaceful and the beach is steps away to calm the soul.
Anonymous from Putney, VT - 10/3/2019
Rating 5
Review #28781183

We were looking for a place close to where my son was getting married. We found it in your rental unit. Everything we could need or want was close by. The unit was perfect for the two of us. Quiet, clean and well appointed. The beach was steps away and a great place to unwind between wedding activities.

Anonymous - 10/3/2019
Rating 4
anniversary celebration
condo was very nice. Had plenty of dishes, etc. A cocktail shaker would have been nice. The location was great. So close to the beach. The stairs were very steep and I wouldn't stay on a second floor again because of the steps. All in all, a very nice condo.
Catherine K. from Murrells Inlet, SC - 9/17/2019
Rating 4
Labor Day Weekend 2019
Overall good. The condo was nice. We had a little issue with two cockroaches and a few other bugs in the bathroom. The front door does not shut all the way without excessive force. Other than that and the mandatory evacuation, the rental was fine.
Anonymous from Charlotte, NC - 8/29/2019
Rating 5
August 2019 Stay

Wonderful property, overlooks a lagoon and just a short walk to the beach. It had everything I needed for my extended weekend trip. I would easily stay again and highly recommend it for a solo or couples trip. 

Anonymous - 8/9/2019
Rating 5
Kiawah stay
Perfect size for me and my husband. Nice location. Easy check in and out.
Anonymous from Erwin, TN - 7/16/2019
Rating 5
Enjoyed our stay
We enjoyed our stay at Kiawah as always. It was quiet and charming. The villa was nicely stocked with supplies. We enjoyed the short walk to the beach. Staying 2 extra days was very as well. Thank you for a great visit.
Rachel M. from Prosperity, SC - 6/22/2019
Rating 5
Review #26752359

We had a wonderful stay at Mariner's Watch. It was a great location; just a short walk across the street to the beautiful beach. We loved the biking trails (well shaded most of the way to the small village). The home was very clean and we enjoyed relaxing on the screened porch.

Anonymous - 4/15/2019
Rating 5
EASTER/35TH ANNIVERSARY VACATION
WE HAD A GREAT TIME- EASTER SUNRISE SERVICE, DINNER AT THE OCEAN COURSE. EARLY MORNING WALKS ON THE BEACH. BIKING THE TRAILS AND THEN BIKING BACK VIA THE BEACH. THE VILLA WAS PERFECT AND WE HAD A GREAT VIEW OF THE LAGOON,GATORS AND THE MOST BEAUTIFUL PALM TREE
MARGARET E. from PALATINE, IL - 4/20/2019
Rating 4
Spring Break at Kiawa island
Great location, curtains in living room area were damaged and floors needed to be mopped
Anonymous from Arlington Heights , IL - 3/25/2019
Rating 5
Wonderful Week Stay
My wife and I spent our honeymoon at this location and loved it. The area is really nice and we were in walking distance to the beach. He condo we had was so quaint with all the amenities we could want. It was especially convenient having the beach chairs, umbrellas and beach mats provided. Staff was prompt in replying and courteous. Loved our stay with Akers Ellis at Kiawah.
Alex M. from Nineveh, IN - 10/8/2018
Rating 4
Mariners Watch
Great location. Easy access to beach for long walks.
Lea Susan O. from Bedford, MA - 1/1/2018
Rating 5
July 4th visit
We had a great time in the condo. It's an ideal location close to the beach, the park, and the Sanctuary. It's updated nicely and has all the amenities you need for a beach vacation. We were pleased to find out they had a couple of beach chairs and an umbrella available even though we brought our own.
Anonymous from CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - 7/1/2017
Rating 5
A Dream Vacation
We had a great stay and loved our location. We ate every meal outside and enjoyed watching the wildlife. The bike trails were wonderful and the beach was incredible.
Annette B. from Raymore, MO - 4/22/2017
Rating 4
Great Rental
We had a great experience renting this villa. We were surprised there was no beach equipment so we decided to pay it forward and bought beach chairs and an umbrella for the villa. This definitely made our beach experience a whole lot better. If you have a bad back you probably won't find the bed mattress comfortable. Otherwise it was all good and I recommend this rental unit.
David M. from Calgary, AB - 5/1/2017
Hi David, We do not supply beach chairs but if a kind renter, like yourself, leaves beach items in the villa we will leave them for other guests to use. We also have beach rental companies we can recommend. Thank you for letting us know about the mattress. We will discuss it with the owner. Please let us know when you are ready to book your next vacation to Kiawah. We would love to host your stay again! UPDATE: We are happy to report that as of 2/6/2018, the villa has a brand new mattress!
Akers Ellis Real Estate & Rentals staff
Posted: 7/5/2018
Rating 5
Great Stay!
Perfect spacious villa that was so convenient for a great beach week. Clean, well equiped and we absolutely loved the island.
Katherine K. from keene, NH - 3/25/2017
Rating 4
Beautiful Condo!
Great condo. Comfortable, well-stocked.
Catherine B. from Zephyrhills, FL - 3/17/2017
Rating 4
Kiawah half
Akers Elis made it simple to rent for the weekend.
Anonymous from Greenville, SC - 12/8/2016
Rating 4
Charming space in a lush environment
The space was charming and comfortable but a bit worn and could have been a bit cleaner. Though not quite on the beach, the short walk was very easy even while carrying our beach gear. The landscaping was lush and beautiful. I do not have the words to describe our joy on that lovely beach.
Anonymous from Solon, OH - 8/6/2016
Rating 5
Great Vacation!
We were delighted with our experience with your vacation rental company. The condo was very comfortable and your staff was responsive to our requests. We have visited Kiawah many times and this was definitely our best experience!
Anonymous from Salem, VA - 4/2/2016
Rating 5
We had a great time
We had a great time and would give a 5 rating. We had some issues with ants that were promptly treated when we found them, but they came back on our last night. Other than that, all good.
Anonymous from Louisville, KY - 8/15/2015
Rating 5
Perfect Vacation
We had a great time, definitely a 5 out of 5. It is an amazing island. My wife is already planning a return visit. We loved the area, the beach was beautiful and the villa was perfect, not to mention the dining and the locals. Everyone we encountered were very friendly and informative, except for the gator that stole my fish. We can't wait for our next visit, we will absolutely be in touch. We are keeping your app on our phones as a reminder. Thanks again for the hospitality.
Anonymous from York, PA - 5/10/2015
Rating 5
Definitely recommend Akers Ellis
We would give you a 5 and definitely recommend your rentals to anyone coming to Kiawah Island.
Anonymous from Omaha, NE - 4/14/2015
Rating 5
Great Stay
I would rate the experience a 5. The entire experience from start to finish was great and very easy the way you have it all set up. I would definitely rent from Akers Ellis again.
Anonymous from Savannah, GA - 4/10/2015
Rating 5
Perfect Vacation
Your team did a perfect job! They were very professional and efficient each time I contacted them.I rented the unit for my brother who was visiting from New Hampshire and they had wonderful time. We will use you again.
Anonymous - 11/24/2014
Rating 5
Coming Back Next Year!
Absolutely wonderful stay looking forward to next visit.
Anonymous from Seneca, South Carolina - 11/7/2014
Rating 5
Lovely Vacation
It was a 5. Everything was great. I appreciated the effort to clean it quickly so we could get in earlier.
Anonymous - 10/30/2014
Rating 5
Wonderful Vacation
We had an amazing time! We would undoubtedly rate our satisfaction as a 5
Anonymous from Daytona Beach, FL - 10/26/2014
Rating 5
wonderful vacation spot!
This condo was a great place to spend a vacation! Very clean (only a little mold in the shower), looks exactly like the pictures, close to the beach (we walked 3 miles each morning), had everything we needed in the kitchen for breakfast and fixing snacks. Management was very nice and helpful, check in and checkout couldn't be easier. We went to Bohicket Marina to Lokal and Reds for several meals, has beautiful sunsets on the water. LA Tela in nearby Fresh view had wonderful pizza, and liked the market there. Would highly recommend this property!!
Jane O. from Norman, OK - 10/6/2014
Rating 5
beautiful villa, easy to use app, wonderful experience
We were so happy and satisfied with our rental experience definitely a 5! The villa was beautiful I loved its dcor, and it looked just like the pictures online. Also, your iPhone and iPad app were so easy to use and being able to check in and out via mobile was the best. This was our first time to Kiawah and we were impressed how visitor friendly the island was. We look forward to returning next year thanks again for the wonderful experience!
Anonymous from Midlothian, VA - 9/22/2014
Rating 5
Amazing villa!
It was a wonderful vacation, everything went really smoothly and was extremely easy.
From booking it to checking out, I really appreciate the organization and attention to detail. The villa itself was also AMAZING!
I definitely plan to use Akers Ellis for any of my future trips to Kiawah. Thanks for a great trip!
Brooke M. from Willoughby, OH - 6/14/2014
Rating 5
Perfect condo close to the beach
We truly enjoyed our all too short stay at Mariners Watch Villa. The condo was perfect, and I loved the screened in porch. The beach was wonderful, and the accommodations were perfect.
Anonymous from Charlotte, NC - 5/19/2014
Rating 5
Kiawah vacation
I very much enjoyed my vacation at Kiawah. I will certainly return and plan to use your company to book my next stay.
Tim W. from Hendersonville, NC - 4/20/2014
Rating 4
Nice location
Our overall experience was a 4 due to a few minor irritants. But overall we had a good time.
Lindsay M. from Indian Wells, CA - 3/22/2014
Rating 5
5!
Everything was a 5!! Thanks!
Heidi C. from Fayetteville, AR - 4/6/2014
Rating 5
Perfect condo for couple
Our stay in Kiawah Island was outstanding and we would definitely rate it a 5! The condo was perfect for us. We are hoping to return to the island next year with our family and we will be looking for a bigger condo or house to rent. We will certainly look to rent from your company again. Thanks very much.
Bonnie F. from Matthews, NC - 4/14/2014
Rating 4
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Greg M. from Waxhaw, NC - 3/5/2014
Rating 5
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Paula W. from Dallas, TX - 2/14/2014
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