Villa - Rating 4.8 (48)

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

  • Address: 4578 Park Lake Drive, Kiawah Island
  • Area: Kiawah Island - East Beach
  • Neighborhood: Parkside
  • 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 2, the maximum allowed occupancy is 6, and the maximum allowed number of vehicles is 2.

This Kiawah Island vacation rental is a Parkside Villa that offers 2 bedrooms, a screened porch, and a dock overlooking the lagoon. The villa is a 5-minute walk to the beach.

The townhouse-style villa offers a unique floor plan with a living area, full bathroom, and dock on the first floor and the main living area, bedrooms, and screened porch on the second floor. The first-floor living room offers a sleeper sofa to easily convert it into additional sleeping quarters, flat-screen TV, and access to the dock. Sitting above the lagoon, the dock provides an ideal place to lounge and soak up the sun as well as the island’s natural beauty. A full bathroom completes the first floor.

Ascend the stairs to reach the main living space and bedrooms. The dining area offers a round table with seating for six people as well as a reading corner, and the light and bright kitchen is fully equipped for preparing a variety of meals. The living room features cozy sofa and chairs, flat-screen TV, and access to the screened porch. Complete with love seat and side chairs, you will enjoy sipping your morning coffee or evening cocktail on the screened porch. The primary suite offers a queen bed, flat-screen TV, private bathroom with double sinks, and access to the screened porch. The second bedroom features a king-size bed and a flat-screen TV and uses the hall bathroom with bathtub/shower combo.

The villa is equipped with washer, dryer, and high-speed wireless internet.

No pets per owner.

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, 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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Bedroom 1
Sleeps: 2
1 Queen

Attached Bathroom

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Bedroom 2
Sleeps: 2
1 King


Amenities 57 Amenities
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
  • Lagoon View
  • Near Beach
  • Near Ocean
Outdoor
  • Balcony or Deck
  • Private Dock
  • Screened Porch

Reviews Rating 4.8 (48) Reviews
Rating 5
Convenient location - close to everything!
Convenient location - close to everything!
Cynthia W - 8/1/2025
Rating 5
Hope to rent again next summer!
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at 4578 Park Lake Dr! Hope to rent again next summer!
Kathryn L. from Atlanta, GA - 7/1/2025
Rating 5
Wonderful place to stay.
Wonderful place to stay. A little difficult to find. Very hard to find if you arrive at night. Spacious inside. Beautiful deck looking over the water. Awesome place to ride your bikes if you’re renting one. Beach was a little further than I had anticipated. Overall would stay here again.
Justine H - 6/1/2025
Rating 5
Nice, clean, and comfortable
Stayed here for the Kiawah Island Marathon. Really good location. The place was nice, clean, and comfortable The only blip we encountered was the address I put into my GPS did not take us to the exact unit so it took us a few minutes to find it. We were in the right neighborhood just further back (may have just been an apple maps issue)
Ellie - 12/1/2024
Rating 4
Great place to stay!
Great place to stay to be close to the beach. Loved having a screen porch to relax and enjoy the weather. Very peaceful
Laura D. - 8/30/2024
Rating 5
We had a wonderful time!
This townhouse was really a wonderful place to stay on the island. Spotlessly clean and had all the amenities. Situated on a lagoon, with two decks (one screened) on which to relax and lounge. Five minute walk to the beach near the Sanctuary Hotel. We had a wonderful time!
Dimitri Z. - 8/16/2024
Rating 5
Wonderful!
Wonderful! Easy to work with the Akers Ellis. I would do it again!
Susan C. - 7/28/2024
Rating 5
Great place and clean.
Great place and clean. Thank you.
Susan C. - 7/28/2024
Rating 5
Clean and very nice
Property was easy and clean and very nice. If you are trying to fish from the dock, be aware the alligators will come close and try to steal your fish.
Lakota D. - 6/12/2024
Rating 5
This place is lovely!
This place is lovely! It's very spacious and feels even more so with the dock and the screened-in porch. It's a short walk to the beach and is in a quiet, secluded area. It's well stocked and includes everything you need for your stay. We had the best time!
Ben M. - 6/25/2024
Rating 5
We felt like we were at home
Absolutely beautiful and we felt like we were at home.
Karen R. - 5/16/2024
Rating 5
Great stay!

Great stay! Even more beautiful in person. Private dock was great and quiet. Beautiful and relaxing getaway!

Ashley - 3/21/2024
Rating 5
Everything was excellent

Everything was excellent. Thanks so much.

Linda E. - 11/9/2023
Rating 5
Thank you!

Checking, checkout very convenient. Property was exactly as describe, clean, well appointed, great location and alligators, lol. Thank you for providing a wonderful experience for our family.

Clay H. - 10/23/2023
Rating 5
Unit was perfect
Great week at Kiawah. Unit was perfect, loved the screened in porch, so relaxing. Super quick walk/bike ride to the beach. Only suggestion- replace the master br mattress.
Patricia - 7/8/2023
Rating 5
Easy rental. Nice place.

Everything needed was there and more. Easy rental. Nice place.

Michael M. - 6/17/2023
Rating 5
We had a lovely stay!

The property exceeded our expectations! We had a lovely stay!

Gwyn P. - 5/21/2023
Rating 5
Great location and beautiful views

Great location and beautiful views. Plenty of space for everyone and had everything we needed. We would definitely book again!

danielle b. from NC - 12/9/2022
Rating 5
Beautiful View of Lagoon
Large, comfortable, older unit, right over water. Very relaxing
Robin S. from Winston Salem, NC - 11/18/2022
Rating 5
Beautiful, comfortable villa in a great location
The villa is spotless, with a wonderful view over a lovely pond with lots of wildlife and two porches to enjoy. The location is perfect, in the middle of the island so biking on the trails all over is easy. Just a short walk to the beach as well. All around, an ideal place as a base to explore Kiawah!
Anonymous from Avondale Estates, GA - 3/5/2022
Rating 4
Excellent Location
Great location! A short walk to the beach and The Market. Great lagoon view and bright unit. Master bed was very comfortable. The negatives...needs a very good cleaning, toaster should be replaced and knife set upgraded/sharpened. Also, washing machine was moldy and you could hear the people on either side. That being said, we would stay here again.
Anonymous from Merrifield, MN - 11/21/2021
Rating 5
Yearly getaway
It was a great month. It would be good if the appliances were updated. Refrigerator had some issues.
Phyllis D. from Climax, NC - 10/9/2021
Rating 5
Great and well needed vacation!
Villa was gorgeous with a top 10 view of Kiawah island.
This villa made our vacation easy and hassle free.
Thank you for such a great time and well stocked
rental. Will definitely return in the future!!
Homer W. from Russell, KY - 5/8/2021
Rating 5
Nice off beach location
Loved the outside space. Also, a nice large kitchen.
Anonymous from Westerville, OH - 10/10/2020
Rating 4
Great view
The property was not thoroughly cleaned when we arrived--I will not go into details but, yuck. The management company was responsive but not overly apologetic and did not follow up to make sure we were satisfied. We picked this particular unit because of the porch and its furnishings in the photos. It was only okay. The cushions were tired and needed to be replaced. I would recommend this unit to a friend as we liked the location and the view but I would warn them to lower their expectations.
Anonymous from Atlanta, GA - 8/23/2020
Rating 4
Wonderful location!
We've been coming to Kiawah for close to 20 years and have rented a variety of properties. This Parkside unit's location with a dock overlooking a lagoon and close proximity to the beach is outstanding. We especially enjoyed relaxing on the screen porch. The unit was clean and inviting upon entering. That said, it could use a refresh - new carpet and interior paint would be a welcome upgrade. The kitchen was fairly well equipped, but had no available cabinet or closet storage so our groceries had to go on the counter - a minor inconvenience since there were only 2 of us.
The beach equipment credit was a factor in choosing this unit. A great perk that sets AkersEllis apart from others. The bikes and beach gear were all in great working order.
Akers Ellis provided excellent communication and we plan to rent through them again in the future.
Anonymous from Winston Salem, NC - 9/3/2020
Rating 5
Fantastic villa!
LOVED this villa! Beautiful, relaxing lake view made this a week of no stress. Short walk to the beach. Our kids didn’t want to leave! We will definitely be back next year.
Kristi M. from Mooresville, NC - 6/13/2020
Rating 5
Review #29343202

We enjoyed our stay!

Anonymous - 11/26/2019
Rating 5
Wonderful Getaway
We had the best time. Very relaxing and such a wonderful place! The beach gear credit was especially nice!
Anonymous from Savannah, GA - 8/31/2019
Rating 5
Review #28435260

We sooooo enjoyed our stay. We had 4 adults and there was plenty of space. We absolutely loved the screened in porch and the deck. The kitchen was well furnished as we cooked multiple meals. Even the cable tv was nice! The beach gear credit was great-we rented bikes and chairs! The location was good-close to the beach but with all the beach gear we still ended up driving to the beach. We rode bikes all over the island as the trails are very nice and it was fun to explore. Check-in and communication was very easy, I downloaded the app and it was good for finding restaurants. The map given to us in the house we used a lot! We had some meals at the restaurants on the island and they were good but there is a nice grocery store right before you get to the island! Overall such a nice, quiet, relaxing getaway for all of us. We would definitely return!!! Thank you!

Anonymous - 9/1/2019
Rating 5
Review #27844335

Great vacation and property manager was very helpful.

Anonymous - 8/3/2019
Rating 5
Great view and location!
Excellent experience.
Susan F. from Raleigh, NC - 8/3/2019
Rating 5
Great location and plenty of space
We stayed in this property for 2 weeks. There were 4 adults in our group. We used the lower level room as another bedroom as there was a pullout sofa with a comfortable mattress. The villa was clean and exactly as pictured. We did notify the rental agency that the queen bed in the master bedroom was saggy and bouncy (past its prime). Their response was to rotate mattress and put in a support beam. This did not solve the problem and since we were staying for 2 weeks thought they should have replaced (as we requested) the either low quality, or old mattress. So if you like to sleep on a saggy trampoline then this is the bed for you.

Also there are plenty of plates (we counted over 50!). But there is no room for guests to put food. No pantry or empty cupboards.

The bike credit was a nice bonus.

We enjoyed dining at Tomasso at Turtle Point, the new Cougar clubhouse, Osprey for lunch. Cantina 76 in Fresh Fields was fun for a taco night out. Hege's also good dining, but pricey. We purchased some great prepared foods from the Village Market - crab cakes, lobster rolls, pork chops.
Anonymous from Wilton, CT - 7/6/2019
Rating 5
Review #26949119

The beds were comfy, the kitchen was well stocked. We loved the screened porch! Would definitely stay here again!

Anonymous - 6/29/2019
Rating 5
Great Location To Enjoy All Kiawah Has to Offer
Villa is clean, spacious and comfortable and very well supplied for baths, beds and kitchen needs. Fairly short walk or bike ride to the beach although it would be helpful to have a map of complex so you can find beach access easier. Morning views overlooking the lagoon are beautiful from large windows, deck and screened porch. Very convenient location to explore all Kiawah Island has to offer.
Kara P. from CONCORD, NC - 5/16/2019
Hi Kara, Thank you for your review. We are so pleased you enjoyed your stay! There should have been a map in the blue property binder so we will definitely make sure to restock that. Thanks for letting us know!
Akers Ellis Real Estate & Rentals staff
Posted: 5/23/2019
Rating 5
Beautiful property.
We loved the property. The best was the private deck and the enclosed porch!
Valerie C. from Chicago, IL - 3/16/2019
Rating 5
Fantastic in everyway!
We loved our stay. It was beautiful and tastefully decorated. The view was beautiful and the bike trails were so nice.
Beth S. from Lexington, SC - 11/3/2018
Rating 4
Nice location
Home was nice
Marguerite M. from Alpharetta , GA - 7/21/2018
Rating 5
Peaceful Week in Kiawah
We loved this villa so much last year, we decided to come back again this year! It was the hottest week of the year so far, but we still enjoyed our time, going to the beach, watching the alligators by the dock and catching a beautiful sunset from the screened in porch.
Sherry W. from Cincinnati, OH - 6/16/2018
Rating 5
Great villa, perfect location, beautiful setting
Perfect for our family getaway. It was our first trip to kiawah and we loved the location and this villa over the lagoon. The unit is spacious and comfortable and clean. Our girls enjoyed their short bike rides to the beach as well as our morning visit by the alligator! We would love to return.
Shannon P. from Birmingham, AL - 5/26/2018
Rating 5
Beautiful views
Weve been coming to Kiawah every year for the last 30 years and sometimes more than once a year. Both sides of our family usually come down and we end up renting 6-7 condos not including those who have property on the island. We used to use some of the other companies who rent property on the islands but have had bad experiences over the last few years. We decided to give your company a chance and we made a great decision. Not only was the price of the rentals fair but they were in great shape and clean. We look forward to renting from you next year.
Andrew K. from Cuyahoga Falls, OH - 6/23/2018
Rating 5
Wonderful week
Perfect place for a family vacation
Mark S. from Winnabow, NC - 5/19/2018
Rating 5
Birthday Celebration
Beautiful villa; great location. Mother daughter trip celebrating a special birthday.
Anonymous from Naperville, IL - 5/14/2018
Rating 5
Awesome rental
Fantastic
Anonymous from Lexington, SC - 3/3/2018
Rating 4
Kiawah Villa Rental
Charming and affordable villa, effortless check in and check out process, wonderful location, beautiful views. This villa had everything we could possibly need and was very comfortable for our family of 5.
Anonymous from Columbia, SC - 9/1/2017
Rating 5
Great vacation!
This was a wonderful rental close to all of the family activities at Night Heron Park.
Chrisanne G. from Washington, DC - 7/22/2017
Rating 5
ParkSide Villa
Wonderful family vacation!
Anonymous from coraopolis, PA - 7/1/2017
Rating 4
Nice place, fair price
We had a great time staying 3 nights at 4578 Parkside Villa. The condo was spacious and clean, with all the necessary amenities.
Anonymous from Asheville, NC - 2/23/2017
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