Excellent destination for fishing, kayaking and just plain hanging out!

Guest: Bubbs (Lake Murray)
Date of Stay: 12/27/11 Review Submitted: 12/29/11

The cabin is wonderful with the Pot Belly Stoves and the great screen porch. The views of the Creek and the Marsh are unforgettable. It truly is a great Low Country destination and a sweet slice of the past. We had a great trip on Awendaw Creek in our Jon Boat to Bulls Bay and back. Looking forward to bringing our Kayaks on next trip in April, 2012. Tim and Stephanie are great hosts! We thoroughly enjoyed it and will definitely be back over and over and over again! If you have a chance to visit this destination, you will not be disappointed.

Recommended for:Sightseeing, pet owners, adventure seekers, age 55+.

peace and quiet

Guest: Bill & Amber (Grove City, OH)
Date of Stay: 08/08/11 Review Submitted: 08/13/11

great place to hang out. Nice and quiet, peaceful. we went to the beach twice and now we are wondering why we even bothered. Thanks to Stephanie and Tim for opening up their cabin to us and our 4 dogs. we will definitely return in a year or 2.

Recommended for:Pet owners.

We found our vacation spot for life!

Guest: Don and Anne (and girls) (weddington, NC 28173)
Date of Stay: 04/17/11 Review Submitted: 05/11/11

Anyone seeking a true, relaxing family vacation in South Carolina, this is the place for you! Stephanie and Tim were wonderful hosts from the moment we arrived. The cabin, while small and rustic, had the character of the 1920's and the cleanliness and comfort of the modern age. There was little we found lacking and never once found an occasion to complain. I (Don) practically moved in under the Pavillion and deemed it "man cave!". My wife and daughters also joined me until well after dark either fishing, Kayaking or simply enjoying each others company in a beautiful environment all around us. Even our dog made a few great friends and had the time of his life! The next time we stay (and we have already made reservations for it!) we have decided that we wont do any day trips and keep to the cabin area for our fun. Other things we did during our stay that stood out: Hiking the palmetto trail, Bulls Island and a short one to the 4000 yr old shell ring. Our little girls will never forget "Billy" their baby goat friend and the bottle feeding in the predawn hours that they often snuck out to do! Don't miss the Wednesday evening live original music at Awendaw Green! We really cant say enough positive things about the cabin, the scenery, and our new friends and hosts Stephanie and Tim! Thank you for the best family vacation that we have ever had and we look forward to many, many, more!

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, pet owners, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children.

Nature lover feels right at home

Guest: Randall (Central, SC)
Date of Stay: 10/01/10 Review Submitted: 11/02/10

My boyfriend brought me to meet his friends and stay in their cabin laughing the whole way there b/c he knew I would fall in love with this place. I posted pictures on my facebook titled "I found heaven in Awendaw". The cabin met all of our needs plus some! Tim and Steph were the most awesome host and easy to talk to and even went out of their way to help me find my dog when he dissappeared. We spent three nights there and it was hard for me to leave. We talk about this "piece of heaven" to all our friends and plan on returning many times. We paddled up and down the creek several times, taking in the beauty and fresh salty air. I recommend this place to any one who loves the outdoors and can see the beauty in having a simple life. Included in the cabin were two small fridges, an oven/2 burner stove, coffee pot with coffee and sugar, toaster, grill, two pot belly stoves with wood, kayaks and canoes, couches and a huge tub. Totally relaxing! Looking foward to seeing both of you again soon! Thank you so much!!!

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, pet owners, adventure seekers, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.

Not my first time staying, and hopefully won't be my last

Guest: Alex C. (Pendleton SC)
Date of Stay: 10/01/10 Review Submitted: 11/01/10

Shrimp and Grits, cool breezes, and a wealth of hospitality. We had such a wonderful and relaxing weekend of paddling, cooking, fires on the porch, and just living. Back to the basics, food, shelter, and warmth. Thanks to Stephanie and Tim for making us welcome and comfortable and sharing such a beautiful piece of heaven with us. I look forward to the next time we can come down to the low country and reconnect with nature and the important things in life. No distractions and a comfortable accommodations, the quintessential vacation. We loved spending time on the screened in porch, cooking or just relaxing by the wood stove. We have actually rerouted our hike on the Palmetto trail to end in Awendaw instead of starting there so we can stay at the Kayak Cabin. This will add extra excitement to the hike knowing the trail ends in Awendaw. I would highly recommend this cabin to anyone who appreciates the little things in life or needs to be reminded of them.

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing, pet owners, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.

Nature, Quiet, Rustic, Great kayak access, and lovely hosts.

Guest: J (Cary, NC)
Date of Stay: 09/24/10 Review Submitted: 09/26/10

We stayed 2 nights and brought our kayaks. Easy access to Awendaw Creek. Friendly and knowledgeable hosts but rarely saw them. Cabin rustic but clean, and kitchen-on-the-porch was welll equipped. Plenty of light for evening reading on porch, and ceiling fans kept air moving and breezy. The setting - next to the creek was spectacular. There was a tv, but happy to say didn't feel the need - having too much fun just relaxing!

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers.

Poetry in Nature

Guest: Sherri (St. Petersburg, FL )
Date of Stay: 07/23/10 Review Submitted: 07/28/10

I thoroughly enjoyed my stay in Awendaw. If you want serenity Kayak and Cabin is the getaway for you. I took an hour kayak trip through the creek and was amazed at the beauty of the quiet waters and welcoming surroundings. The cabin is comfortable; its set up with everything needed. I needed to bring only food and beverages. Awendaw, SC truly exemplifies God's beauty. The owners were there if I needed them, but left me to enjoy my time. I suggest this trip to anyone looking to getaway from the hustle and bustle of daily life.

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, pet owners, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.

Windy & Keith

Guest: windy (Fort Mill, SC)
Date of Stay: 07/07/10 Review Submitted: 07/11/10

We have stayed at Kayaking Cabin multiple times and it was exactly what we desired! It is a secluded rustic cabin with natures most beautiful surroundings! Steph, Tim and their pups are the friendliest and most helpful host you could ask for. They went above and beyond to make sure we had anything we needed or wanted as well as being great company for the jaw dropping sunsets on the creek! If you want to be away from it all, experience one of the most gorgeous corners of the world and meet some great people this is the place for you! We will being staying here again!

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, pet owners, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.

Awesome Cabin!!!!

Guest: Gloria C. (River Falls,SC)
Date of Stay: 12/31/09 Review Submitted: 07/10/10

We've been coming to "our" little Awendaw cabin for five years now.LOTS and LOTS of weekends and many full weeks, and I simply can't praise it enough. Absolutely, the perfect place to get away from it all.Stephanie and Timmy are the perfect hosts and we've become very good friends with them-even getting invited to their private cookouts which are the finest examples of a true lowcountry experience that you could hope for. Stephanie's brothers are oystermen and when we go during oyster season, we have a bushel of fresh oysters from Bulls Bay waiting for us. The cabin is adorable.VERY clean and if you need anything all you have to do is ask. You're minutes from one of the best seafood resturants around,SEEWEE. It's even been written up in SOUTHERN LIVING.Shopping is a short jaunt down to either Charleston or Georgetown, always knowing you'll be coming back to your quite little cabin on the river.There's also a canoe and kayaks avalable to get out on the river and a beautiful Bird Rookery just minutes from the house-a photographers dream. As you see my husband and I can't get ENOUGH. of this place.We're heading back for New Years this year and a week in March. Stephanie and Timmy, Thank you for sharing this VERY special place with us.Gloria and John-River Falls, SC

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, pet owners, adventure seekers, age 55+.

Misleading

Guest: Sue (Parchment, MI)
Date of Stay: 06/26/10 Review Submitted: 07/06/10

As said in one of the travelers reviews this place is "rustic". Upon arrival we received a quick tour of the place, however, we were not told what to do with garbage, dirty towels, etc. We only saw the owners when we arrived. They never came to ask if we needed anything or had any questions. My biggest problem was that the information on the website was very misleading. A/C means: a window air conditioner in one of the bedrooms. The other bedroom is cooled by a fan that only lets air out of the sides because it is so dirty. One and a quarter baths is an indoor toilet, sink and tub. I don't know if the tub water works because we didn't use it. There is a shower if you walk outside the cabin to an addition that the owners put in It has no access from inside the house. The porch that you see in the front of the house is the kitchen, eating area, and living room. This room is a screened in porch, so don't leave anything close to the windows because it will get wet if it rains. There is a small frig. (dorm room size), a toaster, coffee pot, a portable stove (two burner), a microwave, and a toaster oven which is considered the equipped kitchen. The living area had two love seats that were to dirty to sit on. Bring your own towels for showering. The towels that are available have been washed, but are stained and old. The bedrooms and the bathroom were clean. Though they advertise low rates, for the money they charged we could have stayed in a hotel with a kitchen for the same amount. This is only my opinion. Others seem to love it. Our family camped in a pop-up camper for many years. I expected to have to leave the camper to shower and have a limited cooking area, but I didn't expect what I got when renting this cabin.

Owner response:Thank you for your review, as you said, people love it, it just wasn't for you.

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