Villa - Rating 4.9 (33)

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

  • Address: 5101 Sea Forest Drive, Kiawah Island
  • Area: Kiawah Island - East Beach
  • Neighborhood: Windswept
  • 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 3, the maximum allowed occupancy is 8, and the maximum allowed number of vehicles is 3.

Welcome to your dream getaway! This stunning first-floor oceanfront vacation rental was completely renovated in early 2025, blending modern design with the relaxing charm of coastal living. From the moment you step inside, you'll be greeted by airy open-concept living spaces and high-end finishes throughout.

The totally renovated open-concept kitchen, featuring sleek gray and blue cabinetry, quartz countertops, and stainless steel appliances has everything you need to cook in style. The open layout flows seamlessly into the dining area and living area, now updated with fresh, contemporary furniture and beautiful light wood floors that bring warmth and elegance to the space. The living area offers plenty of seating and a flat-screen television for entertainment. One of the several oceanfront balconies is located just off the living area, and provides a covered deck with a small dining table and chairs to sip your morning coffee and enjoy the view.

Retreat to the serene primary suite, where you’ll find all-new bedroom furniture and a luxurious en suite bathroom boasting a dual vanity and a chic walk-in shower. A covered patio is also accessible from the primary suite. The secondary bedroom is equally inviting, complete with a new king-size bed and a fully renovated bathroom featuring an updated vanity and walk-in shower. You can even lounge outside on the balcony in one of the two lounge chairs, and listen to the calming sounds of the waves or the seagulls as they fly by. The third bedroom is near the villa’s entry and offers a twin-over-full bunk bed, twin bed, and private bathroom with shower/tub combination.

Whether you're sipping coffee on the balcony, relaxing inside, or heading down to the beach just steps away, this beautifully updated property offers the perfect setting for unforgettable coastal vacations.

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 $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 King

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Bedroom 2
Sleeps: 2
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Attached Bathroom

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Bedroom 3
Sleeps: 4
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1 Twin over Full Bunk Bed

Attached Bathroom


Amenities 61 Amenities
  • Long-Term Stays
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
  • Elevator
  • 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
  • Beach View
  • Beachfront
  • Near Beach
  • Near Ocean
  • Ocean View
  • Oceanfront
Outdoor
  • Balcony or Deck

Reviews Rating 4.9 (33) Reviews
Rating 5
Will definitely stay again
Vanessa - 7/1/2025
Rating 5
Beautiful!
We stayed a long weekend in this villa and what a wonderful property! The kitchen was amazing, having everything open into the living space was so nice. The furniture was comfortable, villa was very clean. The location, it cannot be stated enough how perfect this location is! Walking to the beach is a breeze, with the boardwalk and beach in your back yard. Even though the boardwalk is right there, we never felt anything was crowded or loud. We hope to come back soon and will book this villa again.
Nancy from Georgia - 4/1/2025
Rating 5
A great location for our family
A truly great spot for a family vacation. Access to the beach is meters away from the front door and the bike lanes are right there too and the kids loved that. Two massive balcony’s to sit out and listen to the waves each morning and night and set you up for a day of tranquility and enjoyment. 100/10 for location and safety.
Cathal Doyle from Decatur, GA - 9/1/2024
Rating 5
Outstanding location right next to the Beach - we will certainly be back again!
For several reasons, it was an absolute pleasure for my family to spend a week at "5101 Windswept" - 1) the Villa is right next to one of the most beautiful beaches in the US. 90 seconds after leaving the Villa, our feet were touching the sand. Unbeatable convenience! 2) the Villa is beautifully maintained and very clean....it also has a very nice balcony where we enjoyed our breakfast against the backdrop of ocean swell and breezes 3) Kiawah Island is a treasure trove of things to do (golf, water sports etc.) and the village is home to a terrific collection of shops, great restaurants, nice bars and, from time to time, live music events. Finally, the management company taking care of the villa couldn't have been more accommodating and supportive. We can't wait to go back to Kiawah!!
Ciaran Morris from Atlanta, Fulton - 3/1/2024
Rating 5
Beachside Oasis
This property is perfectly situated for a relaxing beach getaway. Upon entering all stress melts away. It’s wonderful to able to walk down a flight of stairs and be at the beach. The amenities of this unit make it a standout. It is a magical place to relax alone or with friends. It has everything you could possibly need and is convenient for all things Kiawah. This property checks all the boxes for your perfect getaway.
Janet S. from Tucker, GA - 9/1/2023
Rating 5
Fantastic Find.. Wonderful Family Vacation. Highly Recommend this Villa.
Awesome location. Great layout in the villa. Spacious, Proximity to the beach could not be beat. Fantastic Views. We had a wonderful family vacation. We will be back and be delighted to stay in the same place. Have no problem highly recommending 5101 Windswept Villa. Jacinta.
Jim & Jacinta from Atlanta, Georgia - 6/1/2024
Rating 5
Review of 5101 Windswept Villa
My husband and I spent a week in this wonderful apartment along the Atlantic Ocean. The location is superb with the balcony area over-looking the long sandy beach where we went for long walks each day. Attention to detail was everywhere you look with all of our needs catered for. The apartment was super clean and comfortable with plenty of private and safe parking. The location was fabulous, right in the middle of beautiful Kiawah Island with all of its unique nature and superb golf courses. We cycled a lot around the area and to the nearby Freshfields Village shopping complex, which also has some beautiful restaurants. This was a vacation we will not forget in an outstanding accommodation, we will be back.
Kathy Whelan from mullingar, westmeath - 5/1/2023
Rating 5
Fantastic, newly remodeled! Love it
Just newly remodeled and what a great job they have done, we have stayed at this villa a number of times over the years and just been back since they renovated it. PERFECT location right next to the beach access, everything brand new. Will be back again.
Tom Daly - 4/1/2025
Rating 5
Fantastic place Perfect Highly recommend.
Perfect location. On the beach clean very comfortable. And spacious . . We will be back .Highly recommend. You cannot go wrong with booking this place. You will not be disappointed.
Jacinta from Atlanta , GA - 6/1/2024
Rating 5
Beautiful condo ideally located for beach access and great bike rides
An amazing condo with great access to everything the island has to offer. Yards from the beach, sitting out on the great patios listening to the waves come in is a must
Cathal Doyle from Decatur, GA - 9/1/2024
Rating 5
Best location on Kiawah!!
Best location on Kiawah!!
Glen M. - 7/20/2024
Rating 5
comfortable and lovely villa
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in this comfortable and lovely villa!
Catherine P. - 11/18/2023
Rating 5
Great location

The condo is in a great location. It was very clean. We have stayed there several times over the years.

Kathy E. - 5/25/2023
Rating 4
Family Vacation Sept 25-Oct 2
Very nice stay. Good location. Great beach access.
kirk m. from Marietta, GA - 9/26/2021
Rating 5
Perry Lucas
It was very smooth and easy.
Anonymous from Charlotte, NC - 12/26/2020
Rating 4
Can’t beat the view
Enjoyed our stay in this 3 bedroom oceanfront. Comfortable layout with a wonderful view.
Gregory P. from Brooklandville, MD - 11/21/2019
Rating 5
Labor Day vacation in Kiawah
We enjoyed the location of this well kept condo. All the balconies have a beautiful beachfront view. The distance to the beach is perfect for taking little ones back and forth to the beach. We had ample linens and supplies for the stay. The gear discount we received was perfect and the company was very helpful and responsive when we couldn't find our bikes. This villa is one of the best we have stayed in.
Teresa Parekh from Farmington - 8/30/2019
Rating 5
Review #26882979

Property was excellent!

Anonymous - 6/22/2019
Rating 5
Great spot close to the beach and all activities!
We were very happy with this lovely Windswept condo. It was perfectly located close to the beach, Night Heron Park, the Sanctuary Hotel and the tennis courts. The condo comfortably slept our group of seven, and my husband and I enjoyed the privacy of the master bedroom within the condo. The multiple balconies overlooking the natural landscape, beach and ocean were a delightful bonus. Most days, some of us enjoyed breakfast and/or lunch out on the balcony off the living room. the amenities within the condo were great, and the $250 credit toward bike and chair/umbrella rentals was fantastic. Thanks for everything!
Jennifer N. from Elkhart, IN - 6/29/2019
Rating 5
A Perfect Beach Vacation
The location of this first-floor condo is ideal with easy beach and boardwalk accessibility via a close-by stairwell. The views are pristine, with the heavily foliated dunes offering an unobstructed view to the ocean beyond. We appreciated the cleanliness of the unit and that lights were on and jazz was playing before our arrival. We had two requests (a larger frying pan and an iron) that were fulfilled within hours. The layout of the condo is excellent and we enjoyed all three balconies. We would definitely rent this unit again. Akers Ellis was very easy to deal with and we appreciated being able to print out our island car pass in advance of our arrival.
Anonymous from Spartanburg, SC - 3/26/2019
Rating 5
The AE Team hits another home run!
About two weeks before our arrival we were notified that the villa we had rented would not be available. Not to worry - the AE Team went to work and pulled the rabbit out of the hat. They found a similar property, in close proximity to our original choice, with the result that we had a very enjoyable stay. Our 25th year to Kiawah, and we will be back next year. Kudos to AE for a job, again, well done!
Bruce C. from Paris, TX - 10/16/2017
Rating 5
Beach front
Great location on the beach - 1st floor.
Thomas H. from Murfreesboro, TN - 7/1/2017
Rating 5
Thanks
Def a 5. We had a truely wonderful time. Condo was great. Thanks so much
Anonymous - 11/12/2015
Rating 5
5101 Windswept
We had a wonderful time staying in this villa. We have been coming to Kiawah for many years and would highly recommend this villa. The views and location are perfect.
Nancy R. from Gastonia, NC - 9/10/2015
Rating 5
Great Windswept Villa
Perfect Getaway! Next time we come to Kiawah we will use Akers Ellis!
Anonymous from Roswell, GA - 8/22/2015
Rating 5
Great Place
Everything was great. Awesome access to the beach so kids could come and go and very nice lay out. Thoroughly enjoyed everything and would highly recommend others give it a try.
David L. from McLean, VA - 6/27/2015
Rating 5
Wonderful Memorial Weekend Stay
We rent a house or villa in Kiawahevery year during the Memorial Day week. I was very happy withthis villa. The villa was nice andthe location was perfect for our family.The property manager was onsite the day we checked-in and was very nice. He ask us to call him if we needed anything. When I find out for sure what size unit I will need next year I will be in contact.
Anonymous from Morristown, TN - 5/23/2015
Rating 5
Great View!
We really enjoyed our stay and would give it 5 stars. Thank you!
Anonymous from Harrisburg, NC - 3/27/2015
Rating 5
Great Week at Kiawah
We had a fantastic vacation.
Sheri R. from Greensboro, NC - 10/4/2014
Rating 5
Amazing family vacation!
We had an amazing stay in this villa! We loved that we had plenty of room to have our own space but also spend time as a family. The multiple decks were great! And the views and proximity to the beach were fantastic. We will definitely consider this property again next summer!
Anonymous - 8/9/2014
Rating 5
Loved our condo
We loved our rental at Kiawah. The condo was very clean and came furnished with nice bed linens. We would give this rental a 5. Hope to come back next year.
Anonymous from Charlotte, NC - 7/12/2014
Rating 5
Great service and app
I would easily give my vacation experience a 5. You guys made everything so easy and the app you guys use works perfect! Thanks for a great experience on Kiawah Island.
Barb H. from Ann Arbor, MI - 5/17/2014
Rating 4
4
Good views
David G. from Clark, New jersey - 5/3/2014
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