Villa - Rating 4.9 (53)

Bedroom 2 bedrooms
Bathroom 2 baths
Guests 4 guests
Pets Not Allowed Pets Not Allowed

  • Address: 5542 Green Dolphin Way, Kiawah Island
  • Area: Kiawah Island - East Beach
  • Neighborhood: Turtle Cove
  • 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 4, and the maximum allowed number of vehicles is 2.

This Kiawah Island vacation rental offers two bedrooms, elevated ceilings, and a screened porch with lagoon views. This second-floor Turtle Cove villa is about a 10-minute walk to the beach.

The villa boasts tile flooring throughout the main living space, soothing colors, and tasteful furnishings. The fully equipped kitchen showcases quartz countertops, custom cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, an elevated bar with barstool seating, and a lagoon view dining area. The light-filled living room offers entertainment with a TV and surround sound system, and provides access to the screened porch.

The lagoon view primary suite offers a king bed, TV, private bathroom with shower, and access to the screened porch. The second bedroom features two twin beds, and a TV, and has convenient access to the hall bathroom with shower/tub combo.

The screened porch, complete with an elevated ceiling and desirable fan, offers a relaxing place for al fresco dining or simply enjoying the lagoon views.

This property is a great option for extended visits during the off-season, or any time of year! Whether you're working remotely, planning an extended getaway, or just need a change of scenery, this comfortable and well-equipped unit has everything you need. Contact us for special long-term rates and availability!

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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Bedding Bedding
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Bedroom 1
Sleeps: 2
1 King

Attached Bathroom

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Bedroom 2
Sleeps: 2
2 Twin


Amenities 58 Amenities
  • Long-Term Stays
Entertainment
  • CD Player
  • 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 4.9 (53) Reviews
Rating 5
Great spot to stay on Kiawah!
Great spot to stay on Kiawah! I was there in winter and it was very peaceful.
Charlie -
Rating 5
Wonderful vacation!!
Thank you for making it all so welcoming when we entered the villa!! Had everything we needed. Wonderful vacation!!
Kathryn M. from Farmington, CT -
Rating 5
No complaints about the condo.
No complaints about the condo. Nice and safe. Close to Boardwalk 27 and 28 but zigzagging with no signs until you are almost there. I would stay here again.Date of arrival - June 30, 2025
Kimbrough - 6/1/2025
Rating 5
Very clean and comfortable.
Looked exactly like pictures. Very clean and comfortable.
G K - 6/1/2025
Rating 5
Top of our list to rent
We have been coming to Kiawah for over 20 years and this villa is now on the top of our list to rent!! Close to the beach, VERY comfortable and clean (love the “makeup” wash clothes - nice amenity!), stocked with items needed, lagoon view is great!! The owners have paid attention to detail….we also loved the local pics! This place will be on our “do over list”!
Lawrence - 12/1/2024
Rating 5
Very cute and comfortable
We came for the Marathon / half weekend. The condo was very cute and comfortable. We all noticed how nice the furniture was immediately. We would absolutely stay here again
Shelby - 12/1/2024
Rating 5
We absolutely loved our stay at the Turtle Cove Villas with Akers Ellis!
We absolutely loved our stay at the Turtle Cove Villas with Akers Ellis! It was absolutely perfect, and such an easy bike ride down to the beach. We will definitely stay here again. Thank you for the great week!
Megan K. - 6/15/2024
Rating 5
Lovely!

Lovely, well appointed unit. Never thought we would enjoy a lagoon view. It was fascinating watching the birds and alligators from the comfort of a screened in porch.

Sandra B. - 5/31/2023
Rating 5
Better than Expected

Better than expected

Beautiful Villa. Even better than expected

Donald C. from Benton, IL - 5/14/2022
Rating 5
Wonderful and clean property!

Wonderful and clean property! Excellent size master bedroom/bath. The second bedroom has two small twins in it.

Steve A. from Alameda, CA - 4/29/2022
Rating 5
Kiawah Never Disappoints
This villa is even better than the description and photos! Location is great - 5 min bike ride to beach. Villa has great lagoon view from screened porch, kitchen table and bedroom. Kitchen is well equipped and easy to cook in. Everything was clean and well maintained. Definitely would recommend. We used our beach gear credits for bikes and explored the island every day.
Anonymous from Lawrenceville, GA - 6/5/2021
Rating 5
Kiawah Island Stay on the Lagoon
We needed a place to stop for a number of days on our way from New England to New Orleans during the pandemic. My wife and daughters are not road warriors and this villa was an exceptional resting point mid-way home. We saw alligators daily, a large whitetail buck, lots of egrets, herons and other wildlife. We may just have to invest in Kiawah Island after this stay. Lovely ammenities with a perfect screened in balcony were just what the doctor ordered.
Jonathan D. from Frisco, TX - 3/17/2021
Rating 5
Great unit!
Great unit right in the middle of the island. Within minutes from the beach and other amenities.
Anonymous from Winston Salem, NC - 4/3/2021
Rating 4
Weeklong Gettaway
We enjoyed a week stay at this two bedroom villa. The property was clean and well-maintained. Informed the management company that the bathtub drain in the second bathroom was slow to drain, and needed to be cleaned out. The representative was willing to send someone out promptly to address the issue. The primary couch has some small stains, but otherwise was clean and comfortable. I would recommend this property, and would stay there again in the future.
Anonymous from Gaithersburg, MD - 3/7/2021
Rating 5
Awesome Place to Relax
Great peaceful setting with a beautiful view of the lagoon, and only a few short minutes to the incredible beach on the bikes we reserved with the free credit. The villa was fully appointed with very nice furnishings, appliances, electronics, and more. Great place to spend our 35th Wedding Anniversary.
Chris B. from Nashville, TN - 10/17/2020
Rating 5
2020-08-01
We are always happy with our rentals thru Akers Ellis.
The lagoon was beautiful and peaceful. The villa was well stocked and comfortable.
Tammy Susan H. from MONROE, NC - 8/17/2020
Rating 5
Great place to stay at Kiawah
Plenty of room for a family of four...Location was great. We had a 10-minute or so walk to the beach; also just a couple of minutes' drive to Night Heron access when we wanted to load up the chairs and umbrellas. Would definitely return to this villa.
Greg H. from Vale, NC - 7/18/2020
Rating 5
Amazing rental
We had a wonderful time! The views of the lagoon were absolutely gorgeous. Would definitely rent here again in the future.
Sara C. from Fort Mill, SC - 6/27/2020
Rating 5
Peaceful
We had a peaceful week at Kiawah. Our condo was quiet, clean and close to the beach. Great experience!
Anonymous from Carrollton, TX - 7/10/2020
Rating 5
Lovely apartment

This is our second stay here. Very nice apartment. A slight problem with the tv, which was rectified almost immediately. Quiet, nice views, easy walk to the beach. Easy check in, and very attentive service during our stay.

Caz P. - 6/20/2020
Rating 5
Amazing beach condo!!
Super nicely redone condo with amazing amenities, very comfortable and no issues at all. Would definitely come again!
Elizabeth D. from Gaithersburg, MD - 7/4/2020
Rating 5
Updated, comfortable, and convenient
The owners have thought of everything you could need. The space is efficiently used for a group stay. The location was perfect to walk to and from the marathon, and conveniently located on the island. Would come back!
Samantha Nicholson from Spartanburg - 12/13/2019
Rating 5
Review #27999887

Just as advertised. Clean, well-maintained, and quiet. Easy to check into and out of. Perfect for children who loved sitting outside and looking at wildlife around the lagoon.

Anonymous - 8/11/2019
Rating 5
Review #27843663

Great place! Close to the beach and restaurants, shopping. We had a great stay.

Anonymous - 8/3/2019
Rating 5
Spotless
We had a great time staying at this condo, very clean and very quiet. We will definitely come back.
Inge T. from Alpharetta, GA - 6/29/2019
Rating 4
Enjoyable Return Visit to Kiawah
We have visited Kiawah approximately 10 times. Another great trip. 5542 Turtle Cove was situated in a very convenient location for us. The unit was clean and well furnished. Our only criticism is that the mattresses for the twin beds were too hard for our liking. For those that like hard mattresses, they should be fine.
Dana F. from Jefferson City, MO - 7/6/2019
Rating 5
Great rental
This is one of the nicest units we have stayed in on Kiawah. It is well stocked and beautifully decorated. Would definitely stay here again.
Anonymous from Paducah, KY - 5/11/2019
Rating 5
Lovely Villa with wonderful lagoon views
Very well maintained Villa in an excellent location. Tastefully decorated. Beds were extremely comfortable!
Marcia M. from Marshall, MI - 9/22/2018
Rating 5
Excellent property, wonderful holiday
We stayed with our family of 4 and found the property to be very well appointed and updated. We had all the amenities we needed. We would definitely stay at this condo again.
Glenn U. from Mississauga, ON - 8/4/2018
Rating 5
Turtle Cove Lives Up To Its Name
Observed a large turtle, and frequent sightings of large birds and occasionally alligators. The apartment was very well maintained, nicely laid out, and furnished with visitors' comfort and needs in mind, even with an fine selection of books. The prospect was excellent of the lagoon in two directions.
Anonymous from Somerset, KY - 7/7/2018
Rating 5
Excellent!!
This villa was exceptional. We have been coming to Kiawah for over 10 years, and this villa is definitely now our favorite. It is updated, spotless,the kitchen is fully stocked with everything you could possibly need and the location was great. We will definitely be returning to this villa. We have rented through Akers Ellis before, and they are wonderful from start to finish!
Susan S. from Stallings, NC - 7/14/2018
Rating 5
Awesome
We really enjoyed the condo. It fit our needs perfectly. I was very appreciative that little things like coffee filters, laundry detergent was provided. Very nice and well kept condo. Definitely would stay again.
brenda k. from knoxville, TN - 6/16/2018
Rating 5
Excellent Accommodations
This 2-BR condo was perfect for my family. Easy access to the beach. Clean, nicely updated and very comfortable. We dined in most of the time - kitchen offers everything we need. And nearby grocery has everything imaginable. It was very easy to work with Akers Ellis from the get go. Well stay here next time. Strong recommend.
Stephen M. from Louisville, KY - 6/5/2018
Rating 5
Excellent Vacation
Perfect condo that we hope to rent again and again!
CLIFFORD S. from GRANGERR, IN - 5/19/2018
Rating 5
Another good experience
The rental was again very clean, well maintained. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
John T. from Rural Ridge, PA - 12/28/2017
Rating 5
Exceptional stay
We've been multiple times on Kiawah Island over the last 15+ years but this stay most certainly was one of our best. Our rental was very comfortable and lavishly furnished. The Akers Ellis App provided all information needed and presented everything to the point. Most likely we'll book our next stay again through Akers Ellis.
Gunther M. from Steinhausen, XX - 5/20/2017
Rating 5
Modern, cozy condo on Kiawah Island
Our recent stay in this elegant, cozy condo was delightful. The decor is modern, the furniture and beds comfortable, the kitchen well-stocked, and the inclusion of sheets and bath towels convenient. Although a bit of a walk to the beach if carrying chairs and coolers, the trek is scenic and temperate offering tree-lined streets, beautiful boardwalk bridges, and a variety of wildlife. The island is a gem! Miles of biking/walking trails are shaded with dense, diverse foliage; manicured golf courses, playgrounds, parks, and pools provide a variety of activities; and wide, white-sand beaches offer the perfect place to relax. Local restaurants and shops are nearby for added convenience and Charleston close enough for a day of exploring. I highly recommend this vacation rental. With easy check-in and check-out, a wonderful location with a serene lagoon view, and beautiful decor -- this exceptionally clean and comfortable rental is a wonderful find.
Anonymous from Apex, NC - 5/9/2017
Rating 5
Great stay
This is one of the best condos we have ever stayed in. Very clean and comfortable.
Ernest F. from Charleston, SC - 4/30/2017
Rating 5
Tennis Cove Villas Kiawah
The unit was very roomy and tastefully decorated. The property management personnel were very pleasant and helpful. Also, a very peaceful and quiet area at Kiawah
Anonymous from Morganton, NC - 4/24/2017
Rating 5
Repeat Visit
We had a wonderful time! Akers Ellis staff was very helpful and responsive to our requests.
John T. from Rural Ridge, PA - 1/1/2017
Rating 5
Updates galore!
I can't say enough great things about this property! It was clean, tastefully decorated, and well equipped with everything we needed. It was perfect for our weekend girls getaway. We came to the island to run the Kiawah Half Marathon and the location was awesome. We hope to stay here again in 2017!
Charlotte C. from Simpsonville, SC - 12/9/2016
Rating 5
Amazing trip
One of the most relaxing and enjoyable trips we have ever taken!
Doug and Terri B. from Woodstock, GA - 9/1/2016
Rating 5
Lovely Luxury Rental
Our family had a wonderful time mainly due to our very comfortable accommodations!
Kina G. from Stamford , CT - 8/20/2016
Rating 5
villa stay
Wonderful weeks stay
Mark R. from Pompano Beach, FL - 7/30/2016
Rating 4
July 2016 Trip
Our unit was great--nicely updated throughout and clean.
Anonymous from Powell, OH - 7/16/2016
Rating 5
Beautifully updated
Everything new and very nice quality. We really enjoyed the screen porch and lagoon views. There were several areas of crumbs and sticky areas in the kitchen. Internet was not working, which the rental company fixed promptly. Location is great for biking in any direction all over the island. Had an unseasonably warm week for December and a perfect view of the fireworks at for New Years from the porch.
Anonymous from CHARLOTTE, NC - 12/27/2015
Rating 5
5
Everything was very good. 5 on your scale of satisfaction. Only suggestion would be to replace the lights at the sign for the villas - the one for the section that 5542 was in was not lit so made it difficult to see it at night.
Christy W. from Charlotte, NC - 10/10/2015
Rating 5
5
5, great place. Very impressed with Akers and the place. Prompt attention to the WiFI issue. Thanks for making our vaca so nice!
Beth D. from Midlothian, VA - 8/15/2015
Rating 5
Suits our needs
I think we would give the experience a 5 on the scale. The property was very nice, well maintained and suited us very well for our week in Kiawah. The communication and customer service from the Akers Ellis team was excellent and the use of the mobile app is smart and works well. I would gladly rent through Akers Ellis again in the future and would certainly recommend your company to others as well.
Anonymous from Owings Mills, MD - 8/1/2015
Rating 5
Gorgeous Villa!
We had a wonderful time last week and loved 5542 Turtle Cove. We would certainly give the entire experience a 5! The villa was thoroughly clean before we left and hope it was satisfactory. We have been vacationing in Kiawah for the past 30 years (several times a year), and have stayed at many different properties. We would definitely love to stay at this villa again in the future. Thank you very much!
Anonymous from Doylestown, PA - 5/30/2015
Rating 5
Beautiful View of Lagoon
Just wanted to let you know we would rate this villa a 5. It was very comfortable and had a beautiful view of the lagoon. We enjoyed our stay.

The Akers Ellis App is an awesome tool as well. Thank you for providing such great service!
Anonymous from Cincinnati, OH - 5/8/2015
Rating 5
5+
I would rate it a 5+++!!! Everything was absolutely perfect!! I have already recommended Akers Ellis to many others.
Anonymous from Raleigh, NC - 5/27/2015
Rating 5
Wonderful service
"I would definitely rate the service as a 5.
The staff was very prompt when corresponding on the rental agreement.
The connection to the website was extremely helpful and gave us all the details.
Upon arrival the villa was exactly as pictured - even better!
We had a mishap with the TV and the gentleman that came over was very prompt and courteous.
He had us connected and running in a very short time.

I would definitely rent again thru your agency and will recommend to our friends."
Anonymous from Louisville, KY - 5/17/2015
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