Location: Windswept Villas, East Beach, Kiawah Island, Charleston Area, South Carolina, USA (a stroll away from Kiawah's New Hotel, the Sanctuary) View Map
Accommodations: Villa, 2 Bedrooms + Other (See Description), 2 Baths (Sleeps 4-6)
Keywords: Villa
"The Mariah Villa", is located just 14 miles from historic downtown Charleston, on Kiawah's East Beach, and just steps away from the Atlantic Ocean (you can see and hear the surf from your bedroom), the Night Heron Park, The Sanctuary hotel, shopping and restaurants.
Our premier end unit Windswept offers ocean views throughout the villa - with a real emphasis on luxurious comfort... professionally decorated with custom drapery, designer furniture and colors, original artwork and granite countertops throughout. Step out onto the living room balcony and enjoy the ocean view and refreshing sea breezes.
Upstairs, the "Mariah" master bedroom suite offers wonderful views of the ocean from the king-size bed. The suite includes a huge master bathroom (double vanity, an over-sized tub and separate shower), 32" flat panel TV/DVD, a separate private reading area (this also overlooks the ocean) and a large walk-in closet.
Downstairs, in the "Mariah" second bedroom there are two twins, complete with pillow-top mattresses, Egyptian-cotton sheets, feather pillows and 27" flat panel TV/DVD. Twin Aero beds are available for additional sleeping - we find these to far more comfortable, easier to set-up and more versatile than sleeper sofas. .
This villa is also fully furnished with original artwork, locally crafted ironwork, handwoven wool rugs, washer/dryer, utensils, pots & pans, stainless steel appliances, a 42" flat panel TV (in living room), DVD player, CD player, IPod dock/charging station and wireless internet access (just bring your laptop). The beach is just an elevator ride away!
The "Mariah" accommodates up to 6 people. No smoking, no pets.
We rent thirteen of the finest villas/cottages on Kiawah:
- 4BR Ocean Green House (Silver Moss Circle), Lagoon Views (5 minute walk to beach)
- 3BR Windswept Oceanfront Penthouse, Direct Oceanfront, Incredible Oceanviews Villas
- 3BR Oceanwoods Cottage (grille, near beach, gorgeous!)
- 2BR Windswept Direct Oceanfront, Incredible Oceanviews Villas
- (2) 2BR Windswept Oceanfront, Oceanview Villas
- (2) 2BR Shipwatch Oceanfront, Oceanview Villas
- 2BR Turtle Cove, Lagoon Views, (7 minute walk to beach)
- 1BR/2BA Windswept Oceanfront, Oceanview Villa
- 1BR Shipwatch Villa, Sweeping Oceanviews
- (2) 1BR Beachside, Wooded-View Mariners Watch Villas, 30-Sec Walk to Beach
- 1BR Beachside, Wooded-View Seascape Villa, 30-Sec Walk to Beach
SEE OUR OTHER LISTINGS!! GO TO LINK BELOW THAT SAYS "ALL MY RENTAL LISTINGS".
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Linens Provided
- Washer
- Dryer
- Beds
- King Bed
- Twin/Single Bed
- Convertible Bed : Inflateable Areobeds available to sleep additional 2 people
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV
- DVD
- VCR
- Video Library
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Music Library
- Shared Pool
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Catering Available
- Outdoor Features
- Balcony
- View/Location
- Oceanfront
- Ocean View
- Communications
- Telephone
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Other Amenities
- High-Speed Internet Access, Flat Panel TV's Throughout: 42" TV (with DVD player and CD/MP3/IPod Dock) in Living Room, 26" DVD/TV in Twin Bedroom, 32" DVD/TV in Master Bedroom
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Kid Friendly
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Kayaking
- Boating
- Swimming
- Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Basketball Court
- Restaurants
- Hiking
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Other Activities
- Kiawah Island has it all for a family or golf vacation, Beach, Swim in the calm waters of the Atlantic or simply stroll Kiawah's incredible 10-mile long unspoiled beach from one end to the other even at high tide, Watch the seagulls fly overhead and the pelican dive for their dinner while the dolphin play in the water and the shrimp boats troll in the distance, Hiking and Wildlife Viewing, Kiawah has over 30 miles of safe, paved paths which meander through woods and past lagoons, These are home to alligators, turtles, deer, egrets, herons, and a host of other shore birds, Kiawah is ranked among the top golf resort destinations, There are five world-class championship courses, Kiawah was rated America's #1 Tennis Resort by Tennis Magazine, Visit Bohicket Marina for boat rentals, deep sea fishing, Enjoy local canoeing, crabbing, shrimping, and fishing in the nearby tidals marshes and creeks
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Now-Mar 9, 2012:..........$1500/wk, $275/nt, 2-nt min, Add $75 for 2-nt stays
March 10-30, 2012:........$1900/wk, $345/nt, 3-nt min
March 31-April 13, 2012:..$2600/wk, Saturday through Saturday Only
April 14-May 25, 2012:....$2400/wk, Saturday through Saturday Only
May 26-June 9, 2012:......$2600/wk, Saturday through Saturday Only
June 9-Aug 17, 2012:......$3500/wk, Saturday through Sat (PGA and July 4th Higher)
PGA: Aug 4-13, 2012:......$9000, Saturday through Monday Only (9 nights)
Aug 18-31, 2012:..........$2900/wk, Saturday through Saturday Only
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Map & Owner's Profile
Oceanfront Premier 2 BR Windswept - Wifi!!
Year Purchased: 2005
Owner's Map of Windswept Villas
About Owners/Property Managers: Shawn and Jeanette Lawson (Kiawah Island Getaways)
Shawn's family discovered Kiawah in 1978 and returned year after year for two-week vacations. In 1985 we drove our VW Bug convertible to Kiawah and Shawn introduced me to Kiawah. I remember stepping over the dune boardwalk out in front of the Kiawah Island Inn and seeing Kiawah's wide, sandy beach for the first time - it was so brilliant it practically danced before my eyes. It was during this vacation that the two of us decided to set our sights on moving to this beautiful and fascinating place permanently.
In 1988 our dreams came true and our U-Haul rattled across the Kiawah Island bridge (at that time it was nothing more than a wood-planked bridge). For the next four years we rented a 1-bedroom villa, 4251 Mariner's Watch. Shawn was so thrilled to be living on the island that he spent the additional money required for the personalized South Carolina license plate "KIAWAH" (which we still own today).
In 1992, we built our first home on the island at 134 Conifer Lane. During construction, I gave birth to our first son Benjamin - he arrived 2 months early in an ambulance outside of the Kiawah Island Fire Station.
In 2001, we purchased our first villa, a 1-bedroom, beachside Seascape (3563) and Kiawah Island Getaways was born. Once we got our feet wet with the villa rental business, it was a like a fever for us. We both really enjoyed furnishing, decorating and maintaining the villas - not to mention the new found fun of meeting and talking to all sorts of people about Kiawah. Because we really enjoy what we do, other Kiawah Property Owners noticed and we started managing their properties as well.
Our whole family loves Kiawah and running Kiawah Island Getaways is a true family-run business. We personally prepare each villa prior to your arrival - because we want your stay to be perfect. We want you to fall in love with Kiawah too...and we know you will!!
Property Photos
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- Sunset Views of Beach from Master Bedroom Windows!! - Kiawah Island Rental
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- Easy Beach Access!! - Kiawah Island Rental
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- Living Room with 42" Flat Panel TV, DVD Payer and CD Player, complete with ocean - Kiawah Island Rental
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- Living room looking to dining room - oceanviews from all windows.
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- Kitchen Complete with SS Appliances and Granite Countertops
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- Ocean Views from the Balcony
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- Two chairs with fabulous oceanviews.
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- Second Bedroom - 2 Twins.
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- Twin BR with 27" Flat Panel TV and bathroom.
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- Bathroom off hallway and twin bedroom.
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- Large King bed - plenty of oceanviews.
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- Master Bedroom - Complete with 32" Flat Panel TV, King Bed and Private Bathroom.
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- Master Bedroom Suite with Oceanviews
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- Relax after a long day of riding the waves on your boogie board...
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- Enjoy Biking on the Beach...
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- Kids Have a Blast at Kamp Kiawah - Across the Street at Night Heron Park
Traveler Reviews (26)
Paradise
Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 09/03/11
Review Submitted: 09/12/11
Lovely. Rented, many times from this company. You will never be disappointed. Always clean, comfortable bedding, well appointed and breathtaking location.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, girls getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers.
Vacation At Villa Mariah, Kiawah Island
Guest: Becky
(Germantown, TN)
Date of Stay: 08/27/11
Review Submitted: 09/06/11
Kiawah Island offers a wonderful panorama of sea, lagoons, wet lands, landscape and golf courses. Villa Mariah has outstanding ocean views from the living, dining, master bedroom and outdoor terrace. Lovely property. Very clean, well maintained and welcoming. We found the decor to be tasetful and appealing. The web is well designed and easy to navigate. The site accurately reflects the villa's appearance and amenities. However, the outdoor terrace was smaller than we thought it would be. The owners were very helpful before and during our stay. In fact, the owners were the best rental group that I have encountered. They provided lots of information about the area's attractions, including directions to Charleston as well as details concerning the villa. Would definately recommend this property. We enjoyed bike riding, the gym, the pool and beach. Also enjoyed beautiful Charleston. Four of us had a wonderful experience at Cafe Cru, a Charleston restaurant. The food and service were outstanding. We thought the space was warm and inviting. For more casual dining, we liked Red, a restaurant on the Marina not far from Kiawah. One thought: the Windswept properties have about 5 or 6 steps leading to the elevator. In the future, we will keep that in mind when packing so as to avoid having to carry very heavy items up the stairs. There are no dollies or carts for luggage transport. We did not notice any ramp access as well.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, girls getaway, families with teenagers.
Wonderful experience!
Guest: carol M.
(Northern California)
Date of Stay: 04/06/11
Review Submitted: 04/14/11
We stayed for one week the beginning of April. We arrived late to the villa after a long day of travel and immediately felt welcomed as the lights were on, music was playing, and the condo was presented as if we were being welcomed to someone's home. Early the next morning we called Shawn with questions and he arrived at the villa a short time later to answer our questions and make sure we had everything we needed for our stay. Little things that make a big difference are included with the villa- laundry soap, saran wrap and foil, containers to store leftovers from cooking, wine cork to preserve your wine (loved that as we use those at home!). The villa was immaculate, the quality of furnishings and decorations excellent. The Mariah is even nicer than the pictures reflect! We loved the set-up of the villa with the loft upstairs for reading and the separate master bedroom. The location is excellent with wonderful ocean views and a 5 minute walk to the market for the daily paper. Shawn and Jeanette own these properties and maintain them directly, which shows in the quality and service. There is a binder in the villa with loads of info about the island and Charleston, which we found very helpful although it was not our first time to Kiawah. We will look no further than Kiawah Island Getaways for our next trip as the whole experience, from reservations to check-out, was outstanding.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, age 55+, families with teenagers.
Mr. and Mrs.
Guest: Sue
(Kimberley, Ontario, Canada)
Date of Stay: 03/05/11
Review Submitted: 03/16/11
Mariah was everything we hoped for. Its location was wonderful with a fabulous view of the beach and ocean. The apartment was very clean, beautifully furnished and very well equipped, particularly the kitchen, and it was obvious a great deal of thought had been put into its set up. The owners arrived to greet us soon after our arrival and responded very quickly to our one request for help. The resort's proximity to Charleston is an added bonus and we were also able to find and play golf on several nearby courses. We would have no hesitation to recommend this property to friends and family.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, girls getaway, age 55+.
The perfect solution for the "get-away-from-it-all" problem. A week in paradise!!
Guest: Scott
(Frankfort KY)
Date of Stay: 10/22/10
Review Submitted: 11/03/10
"The Mariah" is the perfect vacation spot for a vacation in the Kiawah area. Absolutely immaculate, ultimately cormfortable, and completely convenient, "The Mariah" is exactly as described. Just steps from the ocean, fall to sleep listening to the sound of the surf, and, awake to the warming rays of the early morning sunrise. Watch the feeding dolphins, or the grazing white tail deer from the deck; catch a view of a bobcat, or a blue crab, it's all right there. Kiawah Island is so quiet and peaceful while being within easy driving distance of many other attractions. Outstanding restaurants are just a short drive away, and downtown Charleston offers adventures for all. If you're looking for a place to rest, relax, and recharge, "The Mariah" is the answer. Kiawah Islands Getaways, and Shawn and Jeanette, are the best to work with and I can highly recommend their property and their service.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, age 55+.
Stress Reliever
Guest: Diane
(Hendersonville, NC)
Date of Stay: 09/11/10
Review Submitted: 09/20/10
My husband works very hard, long days, including many, many weekends. We needed a place that would take his mind off of work and allow him to relax and enjoy everything! We found that at the Mariah! The accomadations were beautiful, comfortable and perfect for our vacation. We started out with 2 of our children and 1 grandchild staying with us for the first part of the week and then it was just the two of us for the remainder of the week. The apartment allowed us the freedom to have group time and alone time. The proximity of the beach was perfect. We enjoyed our coffee every morning on the deck looking at the ocean waves and really unwinding. The bikes that were there for us were great and we enjoyed spending a few hours in the morning exploring the island and looking for a coffee shop to end our morning journey.I'm pretty sure that we will be back to Kiawah Island!
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Great place to stay on the beach!
Guest: David
(Saint Peters, MO, USA)
Date of Stay: 08/09/10
Review Submitted: 08/17/10
Very nice and roomy 2 BR villa which was nicely decorated/furnished and stocked with lots of little extras (games, movies, books, cooking utensils, etc.) that enhanced our stay. Great view of the beach and ocean, and a short walk to the beautiful beach. Very nice!!!
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Our Mariah Visit
Guest: SM
(West Chester, OH)
Date of Stay: 06/26/10
Review Submitted: 07/12/10
This was our first visit to Kiawah Island. What a fantastic trip! The Mariah is beyond exceptional. The location is fabulous with ocean view. The pictures do not do the Mariah justice. It is much more spacey, open and very comfortable than what the pictures indicated. Jeanette and Shawn made sure that everything we could have needed was available! The property was very clean and well maintained. The washer and dryer were indispensable. I would highly recommend renting the bikes if you do not have your own. The bike paths were numerous and very well tended. In one word I would describe our vacation as being very "relaxed". We hope to return soon!
Recommended for:Sightseeing, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Best Resort in South Carolina
Guest: Mihaela
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Date of Stay: 07/01/09
Review Submitted: 02/20/10
We had a great vacation. The villa is in excellent condition and has everything you need. The beach is very nice, the island is pristine.We have stayed at many other resorts in South Carolina and this is by far the best.
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Near the Beach, Beautiful Ocean Views, Wonderful..
Guest: Mullins
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Date of Stay: 08/11/08
Review Submitted: 02/20/10
We loved staying at The Mariah. The condo was located near the beach, beautiful ocean views, wonderful rooms, comfortable beds, very nice bed linens and towels. Unbelievable in a rental, they included all the "little" things, i.e. dish/laundry soap,toilet paper, paper towels, cooler, coffee grinder, napkins, etc. We would love to go return to this wonderful place!
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